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Cabin #7 - "Waugoshance"

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 649.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Carp Lake, MI
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cabin #7 - "Waugoshance"

Cabin #7 - "Waugoshance"
A hybrid word, combining the Anishinaabemowin word wah'goosh (fox) and the French word anse (cove). This 2 bedroom, 528 sq ft cabin is named after a nearby peninsula off the northwest coast of Michigan's lower peninsula.

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 1950'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.

The listed rate reflects the price for 4 adults or a family with children up to 6 people total. Additional adults beyond 4 will incur additional charges. This cabin has a sleeping capacity up to 6 people utilizing 2 bedrooms, each with a queen size bed and a futon in the living room. There is 1 electrical outlet next to the bed in each of the bedrooms. Other electrical outlets are minimally located throughout the cabin. This 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 9’x6’ enclosed porch overlooking the lake is the perfect spot to watch the fishing boats go out during the morning sunrise.

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. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Headlands International Dark Sky Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
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Carp Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 10 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 10 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 14 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusted Spoke Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Lights Grille - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bière de Mac Brew Works - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Big Stone Bay Fishery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin #7 - "Waugoshance" pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabin #7 - "Waugoshance"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin #7 - "Waugoshance"?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin #7 - "Waugoshance" located?

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 65 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cassandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay by a lake!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My kids and I came up for my Grandfather's memorial it was a nice place for just a couple of nights. Great view of carp lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shower was small. Water was hot...Beautiful view...We all enjoyed it..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, great communication with Ritchie. The place is in such a beautiful and convenient spot. My 4 year old son was enamored with the rustic cabin feel! Very close to Mackinaw city for a day trip to the island or a drive to the UP. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this vintage cabin on a lake. Communication with the owner, Richie, was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kris s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake nice and quiet. Close to Mackinac city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerald W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very expensive for a bare minimum cottage that is falling apart.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salinee P.

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

Extended or stay

Decided to extend our stay 2 now nights, it was very peaceful and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Calm and quiet

Perfect little cabin for all winter activities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

tanya n.

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

Lovely

Great Cabin with a beautiful view of paradise lake. Richie was very nice and responded with any questions we needed. I will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salinee P.

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

Beautiful getaway!

Clean, warm cozy cabin with a beautiful view and access to the lake! Highly recommended. Did a little ice fishing, lake had enough ice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

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

Thanksgiving family get a way

Family get a way for thanksgiving break. Great cabin, the weather is a little bit too cold. On the way back home, lots of snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

vicki s.

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

Great over all experience

Very clean, nice check in process
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

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

Beautiful lake

Rustic but beautiful view and just a quick stopover on our way home. Would be perfect for a young couple with kids.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice clean cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid F.

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

Wonderful Host and Beautiful Lake

The accommodations are as exactly as described. It is a cabin. It is rustic. It was a wonderful respite for the night for our family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Great Experience

Took our first family vacation with our daughter and dog and stayed here. It was a great experience from start to finish, Richie was an amazing host. The cabin was very clean, well put together and the view was so beautiful. Definitely would recommend and we will be back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

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

Rustic cabin

Perfect place to get to Mackinaw City in about 10 minutes. Would love to come back to enjoy the lake and cabin more. If you are looking for no frills and simple accommodations this cabin is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Terrible vacation

The cabin was less than inviting. Our neighbors had twi small dogs and one attacked my larger dog which made me keep him inside due to the no leash policy even though Michigan has a leash law. The lady next door decided to swim bottomless while my 10 yr old was fishing on dock. . Dogs constantly barking and coming into our space. .last day there 2 more dogs show uo so now 4 yapoing dogs and add in squeeky toys. We left a day early for peace of mind. Smelled of mildew and my son and myself never stopped coughing the while time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Richie is the best - highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Nice

The Cabin was nice would use again. Only complaint is the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was exactly what me and my wife were looking for. We stayed here for our honeymoon and after all the wedding planning and chaos, this cabin was a perfect recharge station for us. I booked 2 nights, but I wish I would've booked it longer. It was peaceful and a nice change of pace for us. We are planning on making it a yearly tradition going forward.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Give Waugoshance a Chance :)

We rented this property to be near Mackinaw City for the Labor Day Bridge Walk. It was perfect! The cabin is rustic and quaint. Certainly wish we would have been able to stay longer! Property owner was very welcoming! Steps from the lake - beautiful sunset!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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 #7 - "Waugoshance"
A hybrid word, combining the Anishinaabemowin word wah'goosh (fox) and the French word anse (cove). This 2 bedroom, 528 sq ft cabin is named after a nearby peninsula off the northwest coast of Michigan's lower peninsula.

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