Cabin

Cabin #5 - "Mitigwa"

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 226.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
  • Place, Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
  • Airport, Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cabin #5 - "Mitigwa"

Cabin #5 - "Mitigwa"
Mitigwa is a Native American word meaning "Maker of Men". This adorable little 1 bedroom cabin at 280 sq ft is a favorite among couples or those looking to share an intimate getaway.

This Vintage Rustic cabin, primarily designed for the camping & fishing enthusiast, is just one cabin of a 7 cabin resort. This cabin was built in the early 1930's and holds every bit of that vintage character. It may be a little rough around the edges but this authentic cabin holds the wonderful allure of days gone by. Electrical outlets would have been added a few years later and air conditioning wasn’t even thought of at that time. Those details won't matter to the outdoorsy kind coming for the camping experience where lake activity fills your day and evenings are enjoyed around the campfire. This charming cabin has a knotty pine interior and all the basics to create an Up North camping style atmosphere. A lifestyle one will appreciate becoming acquainted with.

All the cabins are lined up next to each other along the shore of a beautifully serene lake. This close proximity to other cabins have traditionally created a friendly community style atmosphere where guests mingle and create lasting friendships. This is the kind of place where your grandparents brought your parents, your parent’s brought you, and you are now bringing your children to create beautiful memories while spending a nostalgic vacation in a familiar old cabin.

This 1 bedroom cabin sleeps 2 people in a queen size bed. There is 1 electrical outlet next to the bed. Other electrical outlets are minimally located throughout the cabin.
The cabin has a kitchen with everything to cover your basic needs, a dinning space and a simple bathroom that includes a warm shower. The spacious 10’x6’ enclosed porch overlooking the lake. Perfect for spending a quiet evening with a loved one.

Whether you are looking for a home base to camp at the lake or a base camp while you explore the area’s attractions, you will enjoy this cozy cabin and all its imperfections. More than anything, you’re gonna love the authentic charm and the carefree lifestyle that comes with camping Up North.

Pets are welcome on the property for an additional fee of $25 per night / per pet, paid at time of arrival if not otherwise paid. This includes pets of your visitors to the property.

Free Parking is available for 1 vehicle per cabin. 1 boat/trailer per cabin is also free but are required to be parked in designated area elsewhere on the property. Extra vehicles require a $25 per day fee and must also be parked in a designated area elsewhere on the property. This includes vehicles of your visitors to the property. Extra Vehicle fees will be collected onsite at the time of arrival if not previously collected elsewhere. RV's are not permitted.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Lake view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets on property is $25 per night / per pet. Owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carp Lake

Located in Carp Lake, this cabin is on a lake. Lake Michigan and University of Michigan Biological Station reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum.
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Carp Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw Crossings - 8 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 8 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 8 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 8 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusted Spoke Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Place - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Lights Grille - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Big Stone Bay Fishery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bière de Mac Brew Works - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin #5 - "Mitigwa" pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cabin #5 - "Mitigwa"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cabin #5 - "Mitigwa"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin #5 - "Mitigwa"?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin #5 - "Mitigwa" located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Edgewater Beach, Lake Michigan and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Mackinaw Crossings and Mackinaw City Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute/quaint little stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tory W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bea E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This pet friendly cabin is wonderfully located on Carp Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cozy little cabin that was pet friendly and close to the trails we can up north to hike.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for the two of us! Adorable, warm and cozy. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet area. Very affordable. Nice little getaway. We’ve stayed in this cabin twice now and plan to continue doing so every year. It’s not the “cleanest” cabin, but it’s also a cabin, so understand that there will be a little dirt and sand on the floors, but overall, bathroom and kitchen areas are exactly how you’d want them. Love the vibes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic cabin 20 ft from beautiful carp lake,
Coffee on the back porch
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

RafRenia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy communication and check in. The lake is beautiful. Rich greeted us as we arrived. Bathroom was great, shower was spacious with hot water, bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Richie was very helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was just what i needed fir a few days! Long ride from Ct,but worth it! Definitely be back! Just wish Richie the owner sold t-shirts! No biggie!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and cozy cabin, beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was right on the lake with a beautiful view! The television was the only problem we had. It was internet reliant and we never did get it to work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small, rustic, could use some tlc, but overall, a nice little step up from camping
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallory K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful cabin

We had a great stay and the cabin was charming. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

It was a nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was centralized and it was easy to get to different destinations that I had planned. Richie was a great host and I would recommend renting a cabin from him. Thank you Richie
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shawn k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Great little place to stay for a night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Very cute lil cabin for 2! Very clean!! Perfect for our weekend getaway We will be back hopefully in the summer to enjoy the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Nice up north cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was amazing for the price and the owner was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside Cabin

Nice rustic cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time

Easy booking process. Great location and great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful & Rustic

This tiny cabin offers BIG benefits! It’s right on beautiful Carp Lake! The cabins are all along a gorgeous stretch of beach. It comes with kitchen utensils, towels, and a quiet atmosphere to star gaze, boat, or sit by the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute and cozy place. I wish the bed had been more comfortable, but for the price, I cannot complain.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Cabins

If you like rustic cabins on a fabulous lake, you’ve found the perfect place. Pet friendly. Could use some more silverware, but we brought our own plastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ritchie Crawford

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Born and raised in Northern Michigan, I’ve worked with the special needs community for over 30 years. By recently purchasing a little 7 cabin lakefront resort, I was able to transition my career to incorporate my love for camping, outdoor activity, and local history in a way I can share with others. I offer vacation rentals of vintage rustic lakeside cabins that were established in 1929. I welcome guests who love the camping experience while venturing to the Mackinac area historic sites, adventurers who come to enjoy outdoor activities, or those who are simply here to relax and enjoy the area’s natural beauty.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with this property because it encompasses the style of vintage cabins from days gone by, back when times were simpler. The cabins offer the nostalgic feel of the camping experience I remember enjoying as a child.

What makes this property unique

Cabin #5 - "Mitigwa"
Mitigwa is a Native American word meaning "Maker of Men". This adorable little 1 bedroom cabin at 280 sq ft is a favorite among couples or those looking to share an intimate getaway.

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