The Red Door Cottage at Big Star Lake!

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Baldwin, Michigan

Huron-Manistee National Forest1 min walk
Big Star Lake1 min walk
Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)51 min drive
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce61 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Other Space 1

3 Single Beds

Other Space 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Your perfect getaway starts here when you step into The Red Door Cottage! This open loft style home features panoramic views of the Big Star Lake Bayou through the large two story picture windows. The Red Door Cottage is a cozy family vacation residence with a private site directly on the bayou of Big Star Lake, which is an all sports lake, offering great fishing, boating and swimming. You will have full access to the private dock for your boat as well as kayaks, a canoe and PFD’s for your enjoyment! The Cottage boasts a gourmet kitchen for those vacationers who love to cook, gorgeous wood cabinets, a dishwasher, and eat in bar seating. Accommodations for 10 guests include the Master bedroom with a luxurious king bed, the loft with additional king bed and twin bed, queen sleeper sofa in the living room on the main floor, and 3 twin beds on the lower level walkout. For your comfort, we also provide central air and WiFi with streaming. Pets are welcome! Additional fee of $100/pet will apply. 2 pet maximum, please send inquiry for more than 2 pets to secure approval prior to booking.

The Red Door Cottage provides the perfect setting for year-round activities or just relaxing and enjoying the seasonal splendor of northern Michigan. The Red Door has it all: water frontage, beautiful views, a fire pit, a gas grill, and a deck overlooking it all for relaxing at day’s end while enjoying spectacular sunsets! Sit back, relax and enjoy your time on Big Star Lake.

NOTE: The bayou frontage is not suitable for swimming but is perfect for docking your boat. However, there are lots of great swimming areas accessible by boat!

No Smoking
No Parties or Large Events

Property manager

West Shore Vacation Properties

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Backyard view of the home - Backyard view of home from the Lake Frontage showing firepit with seating and deck

Outdoor space

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Baldwin

Located in Baldwin, this holiday home is on a lake. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Shrine of the Pines, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Big Star Lake. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like birdwatching.

Baldwin, Michigan

What's nearby

Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk
Big Star Lake - 1 min walk
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 61 min drive
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 61 min drive
Silver Lake State Park - 62 min drive

Restaurants

Ruby Creek Tavern - 16 min drive
Mel's On The Lake - 7 min drive
River City Inn - 15 min drive
Odd Fellow & Rebecca Camp - 11 min drive
Big Star Lake Inn - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Red Door Cottage at Big Star Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Red Door Cottage at Big Star Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Red Door Cottage at Big Star Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Red Door Cottage at Big Star Lake! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Big Star Lake. Pere Marquette River and Shrine of the Pines are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

William B.

4 Oct 2023

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

Great Spot

Recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ryan k.

25 Sept 2023

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

Weekend away

Great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt V.

17 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful place, would stay again.

We had a wonderful stay, couldn’t have asked for more. Great location, and everything we could have ever needed in one spot. The back channel was peaceful and quite. Not ideal swimming conditions, but easy access to lake, and location to boat launch. Two full sized bathrooms were a pleasant surprise. Already planning a trip for a return.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy V.

7 Aug 2023

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

Great relaxing property!

Beautiful house nestled in quiet area of lake. Loved how dog friendly as well. We sat outside and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, watched birds, and enjoyed northern Michigan. The kayaks were clean and fun to use around the lake area. Yard games a bonus as well! Would definitely recommend house and we plan to stay again. Easy drive to Ludington and Silver Lake which we also did while staying for long weekend. Thanks for a great weekend of family memories!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becca K.

4 Aug 2023

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

Summer Trip 2023

We had an amazing time! Place was very clean, fully stocked kitchen utensils & supplies. Owners were very responsive when we had questions and they had a full book detailing everything about the place and surrounding area. Beautiful location over looking lake wet lands. Kids had a blast fishing right off the dock catching little fish left and right. We brought a boat and used the dock and bigger part of the lake for tubing and swimming. I grew up coming to this lake and it’s been many years since I have been back. Brought back a lot of great memories that we were able to pass to our kids. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023