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Clear Waters Lakefront Cottage- On the Water-near - Mackinaw City

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Clear Waters Lakefront Cottage- On the Water-near - Mackinaw City

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Clear Waters Cottage- What a hidden gem!!! Nestled on beautiful relaxing Brevort Lake in Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula, this lake side cottage has all you need for a relaxing vacation away from home. This cottage has two bedrooms, two baths, two living rooms with pull out beds, kitchen, laundry room, an office, a large entertainment den with indoor/outdoor games for the whole family, bonfire area, and a deck overlooking the lake for breathtaking Michigan sunrises and sunsets. Enjoy the sound of the water and nature from outside your window, or better yet, take a walk into the water-It's right outside your window and deck!!! Priceless. Go for an outdoor walk, a hike, a bike or boat ride, go golfing, or take the ferry to Mackinaw island for a day at your leisure.
Located on a private road, this cottage offers peace, quiet, and privacy for couples looking for a cozy getaway or families/friends looking for a relaxing place to unwind yet still be close to all the amenities of Mackinaw city, Mackinaw Island, St Ignace and neighboring towns for shopping, entertainment and exploring the beautiful UP. Close to popular sites such as Mackinaw Island, The Hiawatha National Forest, Lake Michigan sand dunes, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Tahquamenon Falls to name a few.
This sandy 4400 acres clear water lake is great for all year round water sports such as boating, windsurfing, kayaking, jet skiing, fishing, and great for winter snowmobiling and ice fishing. Watch the breathtaking changing of the leaves in Fall or feel the crisp air of a Winter's chill as you sip hot chocolate on the deck. Free 5G Wi-Fi for you to enjoy and stay connected! This location is ideal for Summer, Fall, Winter or Spring weekend getaways!
2 Kayaks, a paddle boat included.
Plan your stay with us!! Come to refresh, regroup, relax and enjoy the beauty and serenity of Michigan's Upper Peninsular!!

Property manager

Assurance Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Clear Waters Cottage a Beautiful Retreat!!
Clear Waters Cottage A Beautiful Retreat Near Mackinaw City!!

About the neighborhood

Map
MI, Moran

What's nearby

  • Brevort Lake - 1 min walk
  • Castle Rock - 21 min drive
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 22 min drive
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 25 min drive
  • Mystery Spot - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King's Fish Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wildwood Pasties - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Bullwinkle's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wildwood Pasties - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Bullwinkle's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Clear Waters Lakefront Cottage- On the Water-near - Mackinaw City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Clear Waters Lakefront Cottage- On the Water-near - Mackinaw City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clear Waters Lakefront Cottage- On the Water-near - Mackinaw City?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Clear Waters Lakefront Cottage- On the Water-near - Mackinaw City located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this cottage in Moran is on a lake, steps from Brevort Lake, and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Lake Michigan and Lake Huron are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Clear Waters Lakefront Cottage- On the Water-near - Mackinaw City Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Great time in moran
Good time and peaceful on the lake. The house needs updates, like the dinky shower hand held wand, its really for campers not houses, we replaced light bulbs. There was no coffee ir hot chocolate, which you offered, the beds were ok, the tv only worked if you paid for ut???
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right on the lake!
The property was exactly as described and had all we needed! It was wonderful to be right on the lake and enjoy the beautiful views and sounds! Close enough to town and Mackinac that they were easy to get to, but far enough away to feel like we escaped for a few days! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cristy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
No Fuss, Great Location!
Our family of 5 recently stayed here and had a wonderful time! There were plenty of sleeping options, the kitchen was stocked and the bonus room in the garage was awesome! As other reviewers stated, the lake is shallow (we didn't mind one bit!),and if you're not accustomed to well water you may think it 'smells funny.' Again - it didn't bother us. The location is FANTASTIC for visiting St. Ignace, Mackinac Island and surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home for my family of 4
This house was perfect for me and my family of 4. My kids (6 and 4) had a blast in the game room when we weren’t exploring Mackinaw and playing in the lake. It had everything we needed for a fun lake vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent with some needed upgrades
This place is a wonderful quiet location with many things to do. It is excellent for a family with kids as it has games nice kitchen and plenty of comfy places to sit. Beds are very comfortable. There are some upgrades that need to happen though. For a lake place it needs screens on the sliding doors so you can enjoy the fresh air and not have bugs come in. Bathroom showers need to be improved. The curtains need to be Real curtains instead of see through sheers for privacy. The red kayak leaks needs to be fixed or replace. With those upgrades it would be fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely peaceful
Beautiful property great water activities for all game room was a nice addition
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Great place
We loved the location, quiet, views, and helpfulness of the property manager. We found the place a little beat up and not super clean, with a need of a few upgrades but only a few minor things... A solid value and very relaxing...
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall getaway
Family time in the fall. Everthing we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Beautiful property, beautiful lake, enjoyed the quiet! Would love to return someday!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mac Walk
My grandfather is from Manistique, we wanted to come up and walk the Mac as a bucket list item for my Mom. This was a great little spot to stay Before & After very relaxing, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica D.

Great location, amazing lakefront!
Staying in the mostly remote area on Brevort Lake was exactly what we needed to unwind from the hustle and bustle of life. The lake is very nice and we enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boat daily. The water is very shallow and safe for all ages. The view of the lake, the ducks, the sounds are all the highlight of renting this house! Staying a week here made us consider purchasing our own place on Brevort Lake. The house is fine and met all our needs. The main areas are clearly cleaned but the whole house could use a deep clean from cobwebs, dirt and a fresh coat of paint to cover old stains. The bathrooms are the most outdated and while technically clean, it's hard to get past the perception. For us, the house was a place to sleep and eat between the many adventures we took in the UP. We had bonfires every night in the gorgeous yard. Reviews are subjective so keep that in mind - for me, if I was looking for a place where I'd be spending most of my day in to relax and take in the scenery, I'd prefer somewhere more updated mainly because I don't get to go on vacation often. All in all, the location is as ideal as it gets to explore eastern UP, the lakefront is perfect for adventures with smaller children and relaxing morning kayaks, and we just fell in love with the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage
This place was the perfect little spot for a family weekend getaway. We actually loved that the water was shallow, as it was fun for the kids. The view is gorgeous! The cottage had everything we needed to cook meals, have a small bonfire, etc. the owner was also very responsive to our questions and concerns. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Lots of fun, plenty to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

KEVIN V.

Nice place and location
Nice location on the lake and very close to the bridge and other activities. Be sure to visit sand dunes beach. House had everything we needed but could use some updating and cleaning of cobwebs.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

marvin h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Generally Good Stay
Liked having the kayaks, paddle boat and fire pit. Quick helpful response from the owner to get the paddle boat out of the garage. Liked the fun red outside lawn chairs. Did NOT like the bright primary-colored interior sheer draperies! Being sheer there was no privacy for anyone sleeping on the futon or pull-out sofa. Kids especially will not do well with all the light they let through. The bright blue, yellow and red were uncomfortable and mis-matched for the nice, restful interior colors of the home. We would like to go back, but please change those draperies out to something more suitable-both color and light-blocking! We did feel the place was clean and appreciated that care.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to spend a week!
The house was very nice with a beautiful yard and lake frontage. Our teens enjoyed the garage/den area and we had an ongoing ping pong tournament all week. It was very nice to have two living rooms, and it felt like everyone had a place to spread out. The downsides were the paddle boat, coffee pot, and shower in the main bathroom. The paddle boat was very difficult to use and we weren't even able to make it out of the shallows with it - and we have a paddle boat on vacation every year, so I don't think it was user error. This meant no fishing this year because the water was so shallow so far out, so that was a bummer. My mom really wished the coffee pot was regular size instead of small. The shower in the main bathroom wasn't actually a shower - it was a bathtub with a handheld sprayer. There was a mount on the wall for the sprayer, but if you used that, you would flood the bathroom. So unfortunately, you had to hold it with one hand and wash with another and turn it off when you needed both hands. It would be an easy fix to make this an actual, functional shower, and that would make a big impact. Overall though, it was a beautiful place and we would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We loved the variety of things to do here. The lake activities, rec room (ping pong table especially), and general area were a hit! The lake water was so clear and it’s amazing how shallow it is so far from the shore. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
We had a great week here. The water is nice and shallow and great for the kiddos to swim in. The provided kayaks were a big hit. The two air conditioners provided were enough to keep the place cool. Kitchen was nicely stocked, we cooked most of our meals. The coffee pot is a mini, but there is a keurig type machine as well. Appreciated the clean fridge (not full of other renters leftovers or a dozen half empty condiment bottles.) Mosquitoes were heavy during our stay, make sure to bring bug spray! We had one small hiccup during our stay (bathtub was missed during cleaning prior to our arrival,) i reached out to the owner about it and received a quick response and the issue was resolved asap. My only recommendation would be to add some room darkening curtains, at least in the bedrooms. Nice cottage and plenty of room to spread out and relax with the fam.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Michigan Upper Peninsula
We had a great stay! The house was immaculately clean. The host was very responsive to questions. I am glad I read reviews before coming so I was prepared. The house has well water which has a metallic and foul smell as well water does. We knew in advance and packed water to drink and cook with. There is a nice grocery store about 20 min away. This was such a peaceful place with a stunning view.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage on a very quiet lake
Maybe because it’s fall, this lake was so quiet! It’s a short way from town, 20 minutes, but the convenience store is only 5 minutes away and they carry a good selection of food and drink. Rained our first half of the trip so all the games provided were appreciated. Once it stopped raining we really enjoyed the kayaks and peddle boat. The water in the cabin does have a rather unpleasant smell but we got used to it. We used bottled water for drinking and cooking so not a big deal. The cottage itself is very functional. Not fancy but cozy. Although the reclining seats on the couch were a pleasant surprise! Stove and oven work great. Many choices for utensils, dishes and pots and pans. Coffee maker is only a 5 cup but there is also a Keurig type coffee maker that works well and has a k-cup filter so you can use your own coffee. Pantry does have the basics needed for making a meal. Beds were ok. We had a very good time here and took home some great memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond beautiful ❤️
Was even better than the pictures! So peaceful and relaxing. Had everything and more than we hoped for. The sunsets were breathtaking and the moon on the lake at night was stunning. Amazing....!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bridge walk
We stayed here for the bridge walk Great location the house was very nice Had plenty of cooking utensils I also loved that it had an upright freezer you could use The lake is pretty shallow but we took the paddle boat out I just wish they had a gas grill I suck trying to use charcoal overall we had a great stay and would come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W., Ft. Gratiot, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great,Getaway
We really enjoyed our stay here. It was comfortable and very pleasant. There were lots of games on hand and the use of the kayaks and the paddle boat was a plus. Bring a few gallon jugs of drinking water especially if you are used to city water. There were several TVs in the house but we didn’t watch them. It was a very pleasant week.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

debbie m.

Liked: Cleanliness
relaxing
very clean , beautiful setting . just what the Dr ordered!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and quiet
We really enjoyed our stay in this cottage. We stayed 4 nights with our two kids ages 9 and 7. The kids loved the lake and the den which had ping pong, cornhole and ladder ball for our use. The location was extremely quiet and the lake is beautiful and clean. The host was very friendly and responsive to our questions. St Ignace is a quick 20-25min drive away and you are near other beaches on Lake Michigan if you want to visit the big lake. There is also a zoo about 15 minutes away that our kids loved. We would definitely recommend this cottage and would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022