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Cedars on South:Crisp Air and Stunning Views – Your Fall Escape!
Lakefront cabin with kitchen and fireplace
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4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 12 188.6 sq m
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Curtis, MI
- Place, Mitten Lake
- Place, South Manistique Lake1 min drive
- Place, Seney National Wildlife Refuge26 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Main level
1 King Bed
Main level-Twin over full bunk bed
1 Single Bunk Bed
Upper level
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Upper level-Twin over full bunk bed
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Main floor
Toilet · Shower only
Upper level
Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Cedars on South:Crisp Air and Stunning Views – Your Fall Escape!
CEDARS ON SOUTH
SLEEPS: 12
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 2
*Beautiful log home
*Open year-round
*Directly on South Manistique Lake
*Available dock and Kayaks!(Memorial Day through Labor Day)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: This property does not have traditional air conditioning but rather a geothermal cooling system that draws cool water from the ground and uses it to cool the air in the house.
ATV's: not on property
Bathrooms:
*Main Floor - Full bathroom with sink, toilet, shower
*Upper Level - Full bathroom with sink, toilet, tub (no shower)
Beach/Swimming: The lake on the property is sandy-bottom (grass to lake). The nearest sandy beach is the Naubinway Public Beach Access - free parking and beach access available at the US-2 Rest Area (approx. 25 minute drive)
Bedroom Configurations:
Bedroom #1: Main level - King size bed
Bedroom #2: Main level - Twin over full bunk bed
Bedroom #3: Upper level - Queen size bed + Twin size bed
Bedroom #4: Upper level - Twin over full bunk bed + Queen size bed
*Additional sleeping arrangements: futon in sunroom and 2 twin trundle beds
Boats: 4 single person kayaks included (available Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Basic size life jackets are provided!
Boat Launch: 2 public boat launches in Curtis (about 5 minutes away)
Cable: Not traditional cable
Cell Phone Service: Service is spotty! AT&T doesn't work. Verizon seems to work the best but can still be very spotty. Wi-Fi calling is highly recommended.
Coffee Maker: A 12-drip coffee maker with filters & coffee are provided.
Distances/Attractions: *Seney Wildlife Refuge: 13.6 miles (20 min)
*Oswald's Bear Ranch: 24 miles (38 min)
*Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: 46 miles (52 min)
*Kitch-iti-kipi: 48 miles (52 min)
*Tahquamenon Falls: 49 miles (1 hour)
*Mackinac Bridge: 63 miles (1 hour)
Dock: Yes- Approximately 100 ft. dock is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day
Drinking Water: Well water a water softener for refrigerator, kitchen sink, shower/tub and washing machine is installed
Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.
Fireplace: Wood stove
Fire-pit: Yes, by lake area w/built in bench and Adirondack chairs
Fishing: Bring your poles! South Manistique Lake is known for Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Sunfish & Whitefish
Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan.
Fishing Poles: Not provided please bring your own.
Golf: Three courses located within 45 minutes! Newberry Country Club, The Indian Lake Golf & Country Club of Manistique and Hiawatha's Sportsman's Club
Grill: Propane grill
Grocery Store: *Vos Village Market: 1.8 miles (4 min)
*IGA Express/Hank's General Store: 7 miles (10 min.)
Handicap Friendly: Main floor bedrooms available and hand rails are in main floor shower. Nothing has been added for accessibility however.
Heat: Geo thermal plus electric baseboard heat in upstairs bedrooms
Hunting: Not on property
Internet: Yes! High Speed Broadband Internet with speeds up to 1Gigabit/second. Capable of working from here!
Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.
Parking: 4-6 cars or 4 cars with trailers
Pets: Sorry, we can not accept pets at this time.
Privacy: Neighbors on both sides
Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.
* Mackinac County Snowmobile Trails
Distance: About 5-10 miles (direct access to local trails).
* Hiawatha National Forest Trails
Distance: Approximately 10-15 miles
* Schoolcraft County Trails
Distance: Roughly 15-20 miles
Space: 2 story log home
Seniors: Welcome, 3 steps in total. There are bedrooms & a bathroom on the main level.
Televisions: 55" tv in main living room-capable of streaming. Roku stick plus apps on TV
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Beach towels are also provided for you during your stay!
Washer and Dryer: Yes
Winter Activities:
*Snowmobiling
Distance: About 5-10 miles (Mackinac County snowmobile trails and Hiawatha National Forest).
*Ice Fishing
Distance: 5-10 miles (local lakes like Big Manistique Lake).
*Cross-Country Skiing
Distance: 10-15 miles (trails in Hiawatha National Forest and Seney National Wildlife Refuge).
*Downhill Skiing
Distance: 40-45 miles to Snow Snake Ski Resort in Harrison.
*Winter Hiking/Snowshoeing
Distance: 10-15 miles (Hiawatha National Forest or Seney National Wildlife Refuge).
Wood: Yes
SLEEPS: 12
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 2
*Beautiful log home
*Open year-round
*Directly on South Manistique Lake
*Available dock and Kayaks!(Memorial Day through Labor Day)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: This property does not have traditional air conditioning but rather a geothermal cooling system that draws cool water from the ground and uses it to cool the air in the house.
ATV's: not on property
Bathrooms:
*Main Floor - Full bathroom with sink, toilet, shower
*Upper Level - Full bathroom with sink, toilet, tub (no shower)
Beach/Swimming: The lake on the property is sandy-bottom (grass to lake). The nearest sandy beach is the Naubinway Public Beach Access - free parking and beach access available at the US-2 Rest Area (approx. 25 minute drive)
Bedroom Configurations:
Bedroom #1: Main level - King size bed
Bedroom #2: Main level - Twin over full bunk bed
Bedroom #3: Upper level - Queen size bed + Twin size bed
Bedroom #4: Upper level - Twin over full bunk bed + Queen size bed
*Additional sleeping arrangements: futon in sunroom and 2 twin trundle beds
Boats: 4 single person kayaks included (available Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Basic size life jackets are provided!
Boat Launch: 2 public boat launches in Curtis (about 5 minutes away)
Cable: Not traditional cable
Cell Phone Service: Service is spotty! AT&T doesn't work. Verizon seems to work the best but can still be very spotty. Wi-Fi calling is highly recommended.
Coffee Maker: A 12-drip coffee maker with filters & coffee are provided.
Distances/Attractions: *Seney Wildlife Refuge: 13.6 miles (20 min)
*Oswald's Bear Ranch: 24 miles (38 min)
*Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: 46 miles (52 min)
*Kitch-iti-kipi: 48 miles (52 min)
*Tahquamenon Falls: 49 miles (1 hour)
*Mackinac Bridge: 63 miles (1 hour)
Dock: Yes- Approximately 100 ft. dock is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day
Drinking Water: Well water a water softener for refrigerator, kitchen sink, shower/tub and washing machine is installed
Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.
Fireplace: Wood stove
Fire-pit: Yes, by lake area w/built in bench and Adirondack chairs
Fishing: Bring your poles! South Manistique Lake is known for Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Sunfish & Whitefish
Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan.
Fishing Poles: Not provided please bring your own.
Golf: Three courses located within 45 minutes! Newberry Country Club, The Indian Lake Golf & Country Club of Manistique and Hiawatha's Sportsman's Club
Grill: Propane grill
Grocery Store: *Vos Village Market: 1.8 miles (4 min)
*IGA Express/Hank's General Store: 7 miles (10 min.)
Handicap Friendly: Main floor bedrooms available and hand rails are in main floor shower. Nothing has been added for accessibility however.
Heat: Geo thermal plus electric baseboard heat in upstairs bedrooms
Hunting: Not on property
Internet: Yes! High Speed Broadband Internet with speeds up to 1Gigabit/second. Capable of working from here!
Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.
Parking: 4-6 cars or 4 cars with trailers
Pets: Sorry, we can not accept pets at this time.
Privacy: Neighbors on both sides
Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.
* Mackinac County Snowmobile Trails
Distance: About 5-10 miles (direct access to local trails).
* Hiawatha National Forest Trails
Distance: Approximately 10-15 miles
* Schoolcraft County Trails
Distance: Roughly 15-20 miles
Space: 2 story log home
Seniors: Welcome, 3 steps in total. There are bedrooms & a bathroom on the main level.
Televisions: 55" tv in main living room-capable of streaming. Roku stick plus apps on TV
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Beach towels are also provided for you during your stay!
Washer and Dryer: Yes
Winter Activities:
*Snowmobiling
Distance: About 5-10 miles (Mackinac County snowmobile trails and Hiawatha National Forest).
*Ice Fishing
Distance: 5-10 miles (local lakes like Big Manistique Lake).
*Cross-Country Skiing
Distance: 10-15 miles (trails in Hiawatha National Forest and Seney National Wildlife Refuge).
*Downhill Skiing
Distance: 40-45 miles to Snow Snake Ski Resort in Harrison.
*Winter Hiking/Snowshoeing
Distance: 10-15 miles (Hiawatha National Forest or Seney National Wildlife Refuge).
Wood: Yes
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
About the area
Gould City
Located in Gould City, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Seney National Wildlife Refuge, while Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum and Luce County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Curtis, MI
What's nearby
- South Manistique Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
- Stuart Lake - 21 min drive - 17.9 km
- Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 26 min drive - 26.6 km
- Millecoquins Point - 31 min drive - 41.2 km
- Oswald's Bear Ranch - 59 min drive - 62.3 km
Restaurants
- Tally Ho - 3 min drive
- B-Grand Coffee Bar & Cafe - 4 min drive
- The Shipwreck Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
- Chamberlain Ole Forest Inn - 4 min drive
- Stamper's Northern Lakes Restaurant - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Freshwater Vacation Rentals
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment. We started this business almost 20 years ago with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment. We started this business almost 20 years ago with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.
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