Memories: Classic updated Lake Michigan Knotty Pine Cottage on private beach

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Mackinaw City, MI

Headlands International Dark Sky Park
‪3 min drive‬
Mackinaw City Dock
‪8 min drive‬
Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
‪9 min drive‬
Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 Mackinac room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Seagull

2 Single Beds

Nest:

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Two bedroom, two bathroom (both small) plus nursery or reading room. The classic 1950's updated cottage is situated on a beautiful private sandy beach. Swimming, hiking, kayaking, or just relaxing in your Adirondack chair or chaise under a covered pergola. Dark Sky Park is one of the best places in the world for viewing stars. Historic village, and lighthouses nearby. Biking and hiking trails take you through the woods or into Mackinaw City. Outdoor and indoor showers, updated kitchen, and dining tables by the stone fireplace. Cozy bedrooms and lakeside breezes. Four miles to town for movies or shopping. Small grocery store in town larger one 5 miles and across bridge into St. Ignace.

Property manager

Susan Preston-Mauks

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Visitors up to 4 hours not to exceed 4

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Pets must be approved by owners.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Dogs must not be left for more than a few hours.

No tobacco or Marijuana products on premises

Renters must abide by association rules posted at residence

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

Note from host: visitors up to 4 hours not to exceed 4

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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mackinaw City

Located in Mackinaw City, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Spy Quest Laser Maze and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mackinaw City, MI

What's nearby

Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Mackinaw City Dock - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Dixie Saloon - ‬8 min drive
‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Wienerlicious - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Memories: Classic updated Lake Michigan Knotty Pine Cottage on private beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Memories: Classic updated Lake Michigan Knotty Pine Cottage on private beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Memories: Classic updated Lake Michigan Knotty Pine Cottage on private beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Memories: Classic updated Lake Michigan Knotty Pine Cottage on private beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mackinaw City cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Headlands International Dark Sky Park. Mackinaw Heritage Village and McGulpin Point Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Y.

8 October 2024

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

This lil knotty pine cottage is magic!

It truly is magic! The view of Trail’s End Bay from the cottage and the beach right outside keeps us coming back. The sunrises and sunsets are glorious and the cottage is cozy. The night sky is full of stars. And Susan, the owner of the property, is a delight to work with. We love hiking at Headlands and Wilderness State Park. Can’t wait to return!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa P.

1 October 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Up north getaway

Overall nice Not as clean or as organized as I would like but ok. Close neighbors Lots of things to do around the cottage so location is perfect

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

20 September 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

13 July 2024

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

Awesome week on Lake Michigan!

Gary & Sue are gracious host!! They’re very nice, very friendly, answered questions about hiking trails. Cottage is as good as advertised! The master bedroom, lay in the bed hear the waves. The dog loved it as well, he laid on the bed just stared out at the lake. The outdoor porch is beautiful, you can just sit and relax, watch the beautiful sunsets. If you’re bringing your dog lots of trails at Headland sky park & Wilderness State park plus a nice one behind the cottage. Or just walk up & down the beach! If you’re looking for ESPN or live sporting events, ABC, NBC, CBS couldn’t get it. Lots of streaming services. But you’re on vacation, who needs to watch a lot of TV, right?

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

25 June 2024

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

Beautiful setting, gorgeous sunsets, peaceful, natural environment

The cottage was just as charming as we had imagined -- away from the crowds, yet close to everything: dining, shopping, ferry to Mackinaw Island, parks (Dark Sky), and airport at Pellston! It was clean, cute and had everything we needed for a wonderful week's stay. Sue & Gary were perfect hosts. The list of places Sue suggested we visit did not disappoint! We hated to leave!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

12 June 2024

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

Relaxing Getaway

Owners are wonderfully kind and the space was perfect for our commutes to Mackinaw Island!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari B.

28 May 2024

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

Mackinaw

We had a fabulous stay. The host of the property has a plethora of information to share with her guests. Which makes it l easy to tour and see things in and around Mackinaw. The house is a great location on Michigan Lake with sunsets that are absolutely stunning. We would definitely recommend this cottage to our family and friends. Thank you, Susan and Gary for helping to make our stay so memorable.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Y.

3 November 2023

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

Another wonderful stay!

This was our second stay. We enjoyed it so much we booked another stay in 2024 as soon as we got home. The cottage is cozy and warm and the view of the Straits from the cottage is stunning. Sue and Gary are wonderful hosts. Can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Scott K.

17 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

35 anniversary

Charming little updated cabin with a fantastic view. This was a color tour and it was prime. We went on day trips on the iffy days and read books and played cribbage and studied my chess and took beach walks. Watched swans, plovers and pipers. Saw Taylor Swift at the movie theatre and ate a lot of good food. Saw an awe inspiring rainbow in the mist over a brilliant turquoise sunlit bay!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

25 September 2023

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

Best vacation

Our family enjoyed the best few days here, we absolutely loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

13 September 2023

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

Mackinaw City Getaway

Great location for enjoying all that Mackinaw City has to offer. Wonderful views right on the waterfront.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellyann R.

28 August 2023

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

Peaceful Get-Away

Sue & Gary are wonderful hosts and the Knotty Pine Cabin is a perfect place to relax, reconnect, and bask in the beauty of Lake Michigan. Thank you, Sue & Gary

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

26 July 2023

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

Peaceful and relaxing stay.

Wonderful communication with owner. Everything as advertised. Great location to beach with a short easy walk to it. Beach was beautiful and relaxing. Kayaks and bikes for you to use. Cutest cottage with beautiful porch! We had us, our two grown children, and our little Westin dog and had plenty of room. Very dog friendly and thoughtful of your pet. Certainly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan b.

22 July 2023

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

Peaceful retreat

Gary and Sue are wonderful hosts offering a lovely cottage. It had everything we needed including comfortable beds and sharp knives! For those of us who like to cook, sharp knives were a bonus! The area is peaceful and the beach is perfect. There are great places to take walks, ride bikes and to just relax and read. It’s a great place for all ages and we look forward to our next visit! Thank you Gary and Sue!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

21 July 2023

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

Knotty pine cottage on the lake

Our stay was amazing..the location is everything! Sue and Gary are so kind and full of knowledge on local places as well as travels to Mackinac Island. The cottage was equipped with all the necessities and outside of an unusual bathroom set up..it was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake R.

29 June 2023

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

Nice and Quiet

The cottage was very clean with everything we needed. The private beach was clean with lots of room for little kids to play. This was the perfect spot for a family with small children. The mosquitos were rough in the front of the house outside, but the beach area was big free. We will likely be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbyn M.

9 June 2023

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

Mackinac Haven

Perfect place for disconnecting from the daily grind.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

4 June 2023

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

Great beach!

Loved our few days on the beach! Gary and Sue were so helpful and the house was comfortable and cozy. It was a perfect time to read, walk the almost deserted beach, and enjoy the calling loons.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

18 October 2022

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

Cottage retreat

A very positive experience. Property was just as it was listed, comfortable and quiet. Awesome beach view and trails across the road gave plenty of opportunity for hikes. Just what the doctor ordered.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Z.

11 September 2022

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

Slice of Heaven

Great place to unplug and destress. Very calming, serene And peaceful. Close to everything

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

4 September 2022

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

Michigan get away!

Cottage as advertised, beautiful peaceful setting, lovely cottgae, friendly hosts, love the area (Mackinaw City, Lake Michigan), wonderful place to stay and love the area. Hosts provide fire pit on Lake Michigan shore (and wood for the fire pit!), kayaks and bikes! Waking up to the Lake Michigan breeze and coffee on the deck was great!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

20 August 2022

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

Perfect family rental!

We had a wonderful week at Sue and Gary’s cottage! It felt more like staying at a friend’s house than a rental. Our kids (3 and 5) had the best time playing on the beach with all of the sand toys, lawn games, kayaks and more. We also biked the paved trail into town, which was a blast! So nice they provide 2 adult bikes to use. We have stayed all over Michigan on many different beaches and this is by far our favorite! Sandy and crystal clear with unusually warm water for Lake Michigan. Our dog also had a great time, walking the beach with us and making friends with all the local dogs. The area was so quiet and peaceful, but only a 5 minute drive into Mackinaw with tons to do. The cottage is so cute and made us feel right at home. The master bed was very comfortable and lots of pillows, fans, etc. We loved getting to know Sue and Gary, their family and dogs. This is truly a special place and we feel very blessed to have spent the week there!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

3 August 2022

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

Relaxing week

We loved our week here! The location was great! The view was spectacular! We definitely hope to return when we can!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellyann R.

15 July 2022

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

Peaceful Get-Away!

Beautiful location on Lake Michigan! Clean cozy cottage, fully stocked with kitchen supplies, towels, blankets and sunsets!! Owners of property were kind and generous with information, tips and suggestions. What A Gem!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Robert B.

29 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful water views/sunsets!

Beautiful water views and sunsets!! Older family cottage/some updates. Bathroom situation very small… split with toilet/sink in one and tiny toilet/ small shower on other side. Does have outdoor shower. Most comfortable for 2 adults and maybe 2 small kids. Chairs/couch not too comfortable for bad backs. Kitchen very well stocked. Very quiet, peaceful setting. Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Susan Preston-Mauks

This cottage was built by the owner’s parents. We have built a new cottage next door and will be on-site for additional assistance. This is a very quiet, sandy, and private beach. It is part of the Trails End Bay Property Association. Owners are outdoor folks that can direct or lead you on hikes (trails across the street) or kayak trips. It is close to town and the dark sky park.

* This property is not on Craigs List.

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Why they chose this property

Beautiful natural surroundings, with amazing sandy beach and numerous outdoor and other activities. See Mackinac Island on a day trip and come back knowing you have a much nicer beach and place to lay your head. Great restaurants. Dark Sky Park around the corner.

Special rates for early summer and late summer

What makes this property unique

local knowledge of activities and establishments
cater to individual's interests when and if possible
Will lead outdoor trips to unique places

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 Mackinac room

Bedroom 2 Seagull

Nest:

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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