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Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake

Our 'Cozy Cottage' is the quintessential UP knotty pine cottage. Quaint and cozy and right on the east shore of Big Manistique Lake, It's the perfect place to enjoy all that Michigan's 4 seasons have to offer. Cozy Cottage is centrally located in the eastern UP so many of the favorite attractions are within an hours drive.

If you're just looking for a place to relax and enjoy the lake, Cozy Cottage has a lakefront deck with ample seating, an outdoor table for dining, and a gas BBQ. There is a fire pit just feet from the shoreline for spectacular sunset views, and there is a stone fireplace inside.

Cozy Cottage has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The cottage has a well equipped kitchen that includes a coffee pot, toaster, crock pot, air fryer, griddle and Ninja blender. We have a Reverse Osmosis drinking water system so you don't need to buy bottled water. Full dinnerware is supplied. The spacious dining room seats 6. All bed linens and bath towels are provided as well as all paper products. You will need to bring your own beach towels.
We have the Highline Fiber Optics so you’ll have excellent TV viewing in the living room and both bedrooms, and great WIFI for your phones and computers.

We have a dock if you're bringing a boat and we are only 500 feet away from a public launch. Our lot is private to the road and there is space to park your trailers behind the garage. We have 3 kayaks available for guest use and we provide the lifejackets. There are 2 tubs of kiddie beach toys too!

If you're visiting in the winter, there is a lean to off the garage for your snow machines. Groomed trails are just a few miles away. Ice fishing is right outside your door and dog sledding is available near Newberry!

We love our Cozy Cottage and have vacationed here ourselves before we bought it. We hope you will love it too!

Property manager

Mike & Diane Pedrotte

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside smoking only. Please dispose appropriatel

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Exterior

UP LIVING on Big Manistique Lake at its finest

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 71 reviews
UP LIVING on Big Manistique Lake at its finest

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
McMillan, MI

What's nearby

  • South Manistique Lake - 4 min drive
  • Milakokia Lake - 13 min drive
  • East Lake - 16 min drive
  • Newberry Country Club - 22 min drive
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tally Ho - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moose du Nord - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Shipwreck Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chet & Pat's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from South Manistique Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mitten Lake and Milakokia Lake. East Lake and Stuart Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this location!
Nice little place on a big lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Quiet Cottage
This is our 4th time staying at the cozy cottage and we just love it here. The property is beautifully maintained and located lakefront. It’s our favorite place to just come and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
What a peaceful, scenic setting! The lake is beautiful- very shallow and no weeds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

christa b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous little cabin
Great UP spot to unwind. Cabin is convenient for many site seeing opportunities. The hosts have taken great care to make sure every detail is taken care of. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pearl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute as a Button Cozy Cabin
Title says it all. Lake is beautiful and so are the sunsets. Just very relaxing. Cabin is equipped with everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Fall Trip
We fell in love with the Cozy Cottage last year so we decided to do a repeat trip this fall and it was another great visit. The Cozy Cottage is clean, comfortable, and very well equipped. The lake and the sunsets were beautiful not to mention the ducks and loons that we saw on rhe lake. Thanky you for a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
We had a great time at the cozy cottage! The kids loved swimming in the lake and roasting marshmallows in the evenings. The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay!
Very nice cabin - clean, comfortable and well maintained. Our family really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Cozy Retreat!
This was our family's second stay at the Cozy Cottage and it was another great experience. I love the location as it is central to many UP attractions. The lake is so beautiful and peaceful, and the kids love swimming in it. The cabin itself is very clean and welcoming, and incredibly well-stocked...had everything we needed! Hope to be back again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
UP Cabin
This was our third year back at this property and we'll be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage!
We had an absolutely lovely stay at the cottage and cannot wait to go back in the future. The cottage was clean and beautifully kept - and larger than we expected too. The hosts have thought of everything, and they are super responsive if you have any questions. I would recommend this cottage to everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome peaceful cabin
Loved the location and comfort of the cabin! It truly was cozy and a a great location for UP day adventures!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Little Cottage
This cottage is very charming and beautiful. It is very clean and well-organized with everything perfectly organized and decorated to perfection.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bucket list trip
We felt right at home with many ammenities that we weren't expecting. Property owners have nicely appointed the cottage, and we lacked for nothing. Great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Quiet and peaceful. Within 45min of easy access of plenty of thing to do and see. Boat rental just a few miles down the road if you’d like to take one out for fishing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
We realxed on the back deck and cooked on the grill the view was awesome! Did som fishing caught some perch and had a frwat time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding little cottage!
We absolutely loved it. So cozy, everything is so well thought off, perfectly stocked with all kinds of utensils and necessities. Lovely view of the lake and great location central to explore the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
The cabin was great, peaceful, quiet and a great place to relax. Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Stay
Great overall experience. Easy to talk to and get ahold of and cozy cabin worth the drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D., Lansing MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Cozy Cottage!
Love the area! Good location. Clean and cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, quiet, comfortable & lovely.
Perfect locstion and property for a peaceful wonderful time enjoying the lake, the wildlife and the wonderful UP of MI.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W., Battle Creek

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Cozy Cottage
Check in was easy, everything was clean, beds were comfortable and kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Beautiful sunset views and a quiet neighborhood. We really enjoyed our stay and the hosts were great to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% Cozy!
We had an amazing time at the cozy cottage. The property was exactly as described and had everything that we could have needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cottage
Myself and a friend visited the cottage over Thanksgiving and it could not have been more perfect. Clean cabin, kitchen very well stocked, good size bedrooms, and a breathtaking view of the water. Will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Blake R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Wonderful, relaxing location. Spent some days just lounging at the cottage and explored the UP on other days. Excellent communication with Adele!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023