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UP LIVING on Big Manistique Lake at its finest

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Exterior
North side of cabin facing lake
North side of the cabin from the lake
Full deck facing the lake
Fire pit

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Curtis, MI
  • South Manistique Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • East Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bunk room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

UP LIVING on Big Manistique Lake at its finest

You will find a beautiful log home with 200 feet of gorgeous lakefront with access to Big Manistique Lake in Curtis, Michigan. For the fall 2024 we’ve added HighSpeed Internet for zoom calls and live streaming. The home offers a large living/dining area, full kitchen, 3 bedrooms, loft, 2 full bathrooms, and mudroom with laundry. With nearly two acres, this home offers unusual privacy. There is a newly built 30' by 32' separate garage. It's ideal for housing a camper, boat/jet ski, snowmobiles and other vacationing equipment. The loft in the garage has foosball table, ping pong table, TV and DVD player for rainy day entertainment.

Big Manistique Lake is the largest of three lakes in a chain. It's an all-sports lake that provides over 10,000 acres for fishing and boating/jet skiing. There is convenient public access on all three lakes. There are dozens of other smaller lake and rivers to be explored. Many offer public access.

We are 1.5 miles north of Curtis; it’s a perfect central UP location. The trail head is near by and a perfect launching pad for exploring Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Tahquamenon Falls, Kitch-iti-kipi, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior and Sault Ste. Marie Locks.

UP LIVING offers four amazing seasons. Autumn is highlighted by color tours, hunting and Great Lakes fishing. Winter offers heavy snow and a super well maintained snowmobile trail system. You can easily ride from the cabin to the trail heads at Seney, Curtis or Newberry. Spring fishing on Big Manistique Lake is known for small mouth bass and walleye. Perch fishing is super year round. Northern pike and other species are readily caught. Summer brings a plethora of action! Plenty to keep you busy for days! Growing up in the Manistique Lakes community, we'd be happy to help you plan your summer adventure.

For more info about seasonal attractions in Curtis visit www.curtischamber.com

Property manager

Beverly Hutton
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Please completely clean up after party.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Any evidence of smoking will be $250 fee.
Please remove shoes/boots in entry way and place wet shoes/boots on provided trays.
Please turn the heat down to 60 degrees when you leave
Please hang all towels up before leaving. Leave slept in beds unmade.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please completely clean up after party.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Curtis

Located in Curtis, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seney National Wildlife Refuge and South Manistique Lake, while Luce County Historical Museum and Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Curtis, MI

What's nearby

  • South Manistique Lake - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • East Lake - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 22 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Millecoquins Point - 30 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Oswald's Bear Ranch - 43 min drive - 47.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tally Ho - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moose du Nord - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Shipwreck Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chet & Pat's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is UP LIVING on Big Manistique Lake at its finest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at UP LIVING on Big Manistique Lake at its finest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at UP LIVING on Big Manistique Lake at its finest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is UP LIVING on Big Manistique Lake at its finest located?

This family-friendly Curtis holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from South Manistique Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mitten Lake and Stuart Lake. Kennedy Lake and East Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Awesome

Great location, just as advertised. Clean and was a pleasure to stay with you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C.

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

Sled trip

Few of us buddies went sledding up there. Had a great time!great location and Beverly was fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

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

Great family cottage

Great cottage. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

UP Living-great property!

We loved the cabin. It was super clean. Great location too. We took day trips all over the UP and it was a good central location to come back to each evening. The wood stove inside was wonderful for curling up with a book and snuggling in a blanket.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tom O.

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

short trip

Everything was great; had to watch out though for the precipice on the lakefront. Curtis was very quaint town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christy b.

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

UP Living: Great Family Get-Away

UP Living offered us a great place to get away with the family. It was well-stocked, clean, comfortable, and provided a relaxing space to enjoy the UP’s beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allena K.

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

Will be back!

We had a wonderful 3 night stay. The location was perfect for us. Beverly was very responsive whenever I had a question. The house had everything we needed and was comfortable. The detached garage was very convenient for our ORV to be stored in when we were not riding. The views over the lake from the back porch were amazing. I have already shared the listing link with many friends and family who asked for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie W.

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

Fun in the UP

We had a great stay! The house was very comfortable and clean and had everything we needed. The view was beautiful! And the lake was so nice! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Cabin on the water

Great location and views of the lake. Perfect place to go and get away from the hustle of every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Enjoying Curtis

We had a wonderful stay at Curtis with trips to lower peninsula, Mackinac Island, and Lake Michigan near Gould City. I could have stayed another week!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Great Cabin

Great place on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken & Deb

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

U.P living

Very nice log cabin with a great view of the lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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

UP Fun

Such a wonderful house and location. We enjoyed playing ping pong and using other games available. It was nice to have the spacious nicely furnished kitchen to use. This was our second time using this listing for a vacation. It was just as enjoyable as the first time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Fantastic

Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Lakefront Get-Away

My husband and I enjoyed four days at this lovely lakefront cabin. The property is well outfitted and comfortable for a couple or a larger family or group of friends. It is also well situated for heading out for day trips to explore many of the recreational and scenic locations in the region. Beginning each day with coffee on the porch and relaxing with cocktails while watching the sunset was extra special too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Perfect getaway

This property was NO disappointment! We came to visit our daughter who recently moved to Germfask. I would recommend this property with no reservations. It was clean and designed to accommodate 2 small families comfortably. We were able to visit several popular areas in the UP from this location also.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Great rental

Just lovely thank you Huttons for having us….
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Very comfortable

Very nice and comfortable accommodations were used as overflow for family during the Thanksgiving holiday. Hence, we spent only a little time at the property, but it worked out perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

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

Great Cabin

Another great stay in The UP
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Beautiful location

The property is just as perfect as the pictures. Beautiful fall color added to the peace of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin D.

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

Family reunion

We had a fantastic week, would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Don H.

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

Exploring the UP

Prefect home base location to hit popular UP attractions like Pictured Rock, Tahquamenon Falls State Park and Soo Locks. Comfort home to relax enjoy the view of the lake and a fire after day of exploring. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

UP LIVING At Its Best!

This was our—Grandma and Grandpa—first experience with using rentals and this set a high bar for future rentals. The cabin was adorable and so clean. We went with our son, his wife and granddaughters. It was my daughter-in-law who found the property. They are experienced rental users. We all enjoyed our stay. We used the lake, had bonfires a few evenings, saw hawks, blue jays, hummingbirds and deer. We traveled to many landmark attractions but came “home” to a comfortable bed and wonderful bathrooms, thanks to our host Beverly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

bernadette d.

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

The perfect place!

We came to Curtis for a celebration of my Dad’s life and stayed here with my family. We loved being right on the gorgeous Lake Manistique to swim, float and paddle board. The white birch cabin is so inviting and lovely. *Of note, 2 of the beautiful beds are quite high. I am 5’3” and had to jump up with a running start. The hosts are generous, flexible and helpful. Every night we sat by the fire under the stars and were even treated to the aurora borealis. Thank you for creating the perfect place for my family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Beverly Hutton

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Beverly was born in McMillan and grew up enjoying UP living. This is where the name of our cabin comes from. After college while teaching in Gaylord, Michigan, she met Eric, who grew up north of Ann Arbor where they currently reside. After visiting the UP for years we were finally able to buy this beautiful log home. We are very excited to share it with you.

Why they chose this property

Of all the lakes in the Curtis area, what the locals call the "BIG" lake offers the most adventure. It has 4 islands and the view when a storm comes across the lake is spectacular. The home is on the eastern shore offering a nice sunset in the summer. It is also within walking distance Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn and downtown Curtis. The property is large enough to keep the setting very private.

What makes this property unique

Who doesn't love a log home? This one has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and is recently remodeled. There is also a very large garage for housing all your toys.

Languages:

English

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