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“Dutch Harbor”-Mackinaw City Cottage-walking distance to town!

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Exterior detail
View from Marest- back porch entry
Front door
A comfortable place to read and relax on the spacious deck.
Kitchen as seen from living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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219 W Etherington St, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

“Dutch Harbor”-Mackinaw City Cottage-walking distance to town!

This cozy cottage is the largest of 3 on a large wooded lot on the west side of town. Outside is a park like setting with firepits, charcoal grill, and outdoor seating. A large deck is perfect for family meals or just relaxing. It was completely renovated in 2013 (with smaller updates since) with a cottage theme in color and décor. The full kitchen includes a dishwasher and is equipped to prepare all your meals. It has 1 1/2 baths which include a washer and dryer. There are 2 bedrooms- each has a queen bed. The living room has a tv with cable, books and games. (NOTE- the loft is no longer available for sleeping).The cheery back porch has a day bed with trundle- perfect for reading or taking a nap. This comfortable cottage is well suited for families of all ages, couples, and business travelers as internet is included. An added benefit is that all 3 cottages on this large property can be rented for larger groups/families.
There is much to see and do with in walking distance- from shops, restaurants and ferries to Mackinac Island to beaches and hiking trails. And just a short drive away is The Headlands (a dark sky park), Wilderness State Park, M119 Tunnel of Trees, and the famous Mackinac Bridge leading to the beautiful Upper Peninsula.

Property manager

Todd and Jacki VanHuis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Mackinaw City

Mackinaw City is home to this cottage. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and The Jewel at the Grand Hotel are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Spy Quest Laser Maze and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Mackinaw City, MI

What's nearby

  • Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is “Dutch Harbor”-Mackinaw City Cottage-walking distance to town! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “Dutch Harbor”-Mackinaw City Cottage-walking distance to town!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Dutch Harbor”-Mackinaw City Cottage-walking distance to town!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “Dutch Harbor”-Mackinaw City Cottage-walking distance to town! located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park and Lake Huron. Lake Michigan and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Extremely Enjoyed Stay

Will definitely stay here again when visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

Cozy

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay that this cottage. It was very clean but cozy!! And I LOVED little reading nook by the front door! I’m so happy that we picked this cabin for we will remember it as we got engaged during our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Cute cottage

The cottage was exactly like it looks and is decorated very nice. We were very happy with our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Perfect

Great home base. Went to Charlevoix, the island and local attractions. Weather was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Wonderful cottage !

This cottage was so perfect and so well decorated. Everything that we needed was here and so comfortable! The location made it just a short walk to the city and the ferry! Would highly recommend this cottage for a trip to Mackinaw
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Great location and space

Great location in Mackanaw city; close to everything. Nice outdoor space as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Mackinaw Vacation

Very nice and clean. Great communication with host’s! This wasn’t our first stay here. Definitely would stay again if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve M.

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

Return visit- perfect to walk to town!

We love this location! This is our second time staying with little kiddos and our first time walking as much as possible. It truly is the perfect location in a quiet neighborhood but walkable to the fort, parks, food, and even the ferry. The house itself has everything you need to rest and get ready for the next adventure!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Lovely! As always!

Beautiful cottage and perfect location. We have been coming up with family for a few years now and this spot is always our favorite place to stay. Quiet, clean and just great for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Great location at the Straits of Mackinaw

This cozy, clean two bedroom home was perfect for two grandparents and two grandchildren. A yard big enough for the kids to play in. Outdoor fire pit to take in the beautiful summer nights. Convenient to Mackinaw City, Fort Mackinaw and Mackinac Island ferries. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

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

Perfect Fall Getaway

We’ve traveled quite a bit. I can say without a doubt hands down this is the BEST Vrbo we’ve EVER stayed in! Not only was it beautifully decorated, it was spotless and so peaceful! It was close to everything & we loved being able to walk to the beach. We especially loved all the personal touches, coffee table books and family photos. We were very spoiled as most places don’t provide paper products, foil, plastic wrap, dishwasher/laundry soap, candles, cooking spices, coffee and even firewood! We loved every minute of our week & can’t wait to come back! We would highly recommend it to anyone! Thanks for sharing!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peri-Anne C.

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

Wonderful Stay!

The cottage was as advertised! It was a perfect stay for our time in Mackinac City and easy access to the Island. It was cozy, well appointed, and clearly a labor of love! We highly recommend a stay at Dutch Harbor! Our trip was capped off with delicious hot dogs at Weinerlicious - a must if you are in town!!😉
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

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

Quaint and comfortable

We loved staying in the Dutch Harbour house. Has everything you need. We really loved the patio spent every night there had a couple fires. My daughter loved the hammock. We would definitely stay here again. Anything in everything you could wanna do is just a very, very short distance away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee C.

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

Got engaged here!

This property is beautiful. It's close to everything in town. The hammock outside is quite peaceful. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean besides one pan. The hosts were able to resolve an issue we had at a check in quickly. Make sure to read the book on the table showing the renovations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

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

Amazing

We had a fabulous time. The property is very comfortable and has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Great stay

Cozy clean and perfect location!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda P.

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

Friends Getaway

Great location. Accommodations were perfect for our needs. It could have had tissues and paper towels. The sponge should have been replaced. Wonderful time on Mackinac Island. We took a horse and carriage tour. It was great. We enjoyed shopping and dining in town. Took a ride over Mighty Mac to the Soo Locks. Fun time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great cottage

Everything was perfect / the house, the attention to detail inside and the location is fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Perfect Stay

We were in town for a wedding. The location was perfect and so convenient to everything. The cottage is cute and very comfortable. Loved our stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruthann Z.

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

Good location

Cottage was clean and decorated very nice. Location was great, close to attractions, shopping and restaurants, but in a nice quiet neighborhood and great for relaxing. Would stay there again if available when we go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

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

Wedding Family Location

My family stayed at all three cottages during and after my nieces wedding at Dark Sky Park. Was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location

Walkable neighborhood, very close to the downtown area—shops, restaurants, and ferry to Macinaw Island. Owners were very friendly and responsive to questions. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped with cookware and dishes. It would have been nice to have more paper products supplied—there were no facial tissues and paper towels. Front door lock was tricky to use (We would enter the code to lock the door, there would be a locking sound, and the door would remain unlocked. Usually took multiple efforts to lock the door) and the bathroom door would not stay shut and the lock was difficult to slide into position.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa g.

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

Mackinaw beauty

Great place. Close to everything. Very cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Great

Great place. Comfortable. Well equipped. Great location. We will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Just Like Home

This house was perfectly located for in town activities but yet far enough to relax quietly and peacefully around the campfire. Awesome hospitality from the hosts also! Definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Todd and Jacki VanHuis

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We bought this property in 2011 after riding by (and ignoring) it for years. Then we spent the next 22 months gutting and remodeling all 3 cottages ourselves in our "spare time" as we live 4 hours away down state. We wanted a place we could enjoy with our children who were growing up and would be bringing spouses and their families up north someday.
This place brings us lots of joy as we spend time in our favorite places in Michigan- Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island with our favorite people.

Why they chose this property

This property gave us the rooms we wanted to have family and friends stay with us, the space to be outside and have campfires while being just a short walk to town. We are close to the action, but have our own quiet getaway.

What makes this property unique

With 3 cottages on one large property, family can stay with us but have their own cottage. A group of veterans and their wives was able to stay here for a reunion- with a total of 5 bedrooms and daybed on the back porch of one cottage this group had a great week together. The large oaks and maples provide shade and beauty.

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English

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