House in Carp Lake, MI

Pet Friendly,Acorn Cottage. Our cottage is our home - you'll feel at home too!

Pet Friendly,Acorn Cottage. Our cottage is our home - you'll feel at home too!

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Screened porch with pull down shades for privacy
Lakeside bedroom wake up to the lake and listen to the loons calling at night.
Room
Cozy kitchen has all of the conveniences of home
Snuggle by he fire and warm those feet after a day playing in the water

Overview of Pet Friendly,Acorn Cottage. Our cottage is our home - you'll feel at home too!

9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Carp Lake, MI
  • Popular LocationMackinaw City Dock10 min drive
  • Popular LocationMackinaw City Ferry Terminal12 min drive
  • Popular LocationHeadlands International Dark Sky Park15 min drive
  • AirportMackinac Island, MI (MCD)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Pet Friendly,Acorn Cottage. Our cottage is our home - you'll feel at home too!

This is a two bedroom cottage on crystal clear, sandy bottom, all sports Paradise Lake. Two separate bedrooms and a futon will accommodate six comfortably. There is a local marina and bait shop on the lake for all of your boating and fishing needs. If you wish you can bring your own boat and launch it down the street at the DNR ramp and park right outside the cottage at your private dock. The fishing is excellent year round. We also have a 27 foot pontoon available for rent (weekly)at our cottage.

Our cottage is centrally located at the Tip of the Mitt. Five minutes from Mackinaw City, and Mackinaw Island Ferries, museums, historical Fort Michilmacinac, lighthouses, Mill Creek. Just over the Mackinaw Bridge will take you to Taquaneman falls, pictured rocks, Sault Ste. Marie, and the Sault Locks. Casinos are in Petoskey, or in St. Ignace, just over the Mackinaw Bridge.

Keywords: Cottage

Property manager

Jennifer Schafer
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed. If you are renting the pontoon , only marine gas is to be used in the tank. Please fill the gas tank at the end of your stay. Any

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Carp Lake

Located in Carp Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. 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.

What's nearby

  • Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 10 min drive
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 10 min drive
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 10 min drive
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Keyhole Bar & Grill - 11 min drive
  • Dixie Saloon - 11 min drive
  • Wienerlicious - 10 min drive
  • Darrow's Family Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Starbucks - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly,Acorn Cottage. Our cottage is our home - you'll feel at home too! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly,Acorn Cottage. Our cottage is our home - you'll feel at home too!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly,Acorn Cottage. Our cottage is our home - you'll feel at home too!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly,Acorn Cottage. Our cottage is our home - you'll feel at home too! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal, Spy Quest Laser Maze and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf. Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum and Lake Michigan are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patsy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Acorn Cottage
A sweet, charming cottage on a beautiful lake. Perfect for enjoying cool fall evenings and lovely sunsets.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful & Cozy Cottage
We LOVED this cottage! Very cozy and clean! We enjoyed the lake views and great location. We will be back and bring our littles and kayaks next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Acorn Cabin Retreat
Great Knotty Pine and Acorn design interior. Very comfortable setting. Exterior is quiet with the Ducks swimming by the dock. Reading a book on the deck with the dog looking over the water and yard. We only wish we could have more time to stay. Next visit will be longer. The Gehde's from Green Bay Wi.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location!
Convenient, clean & cozy. Easy booking via VRBO. Jennifer was prompt, and courteous with responses. Note...no AC installed but the area temp dropped on the first night and stayed down during our visit. Since our goal was to spend time around each Great Lake this was the perfect location for us. Many thanks to Jennifer and VRBO for the great service!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Beautiful cottage of beautiful lake. I feel the pictures didnt do the cottage justice it was much nicer than i expected. Very clean and cozy with every at home amenities i could want. Pontoon is available for rental during the stay for a very reasonable price. While out on the lake we saw bald eagles numerous times over the lake. Was a great view. Will definitely stay at acorn cottage in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Schafer

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You probably wonder why we named our cottage 'Acorn'.Before we purchased our cottage, while we were with the real estate woman, I looked into one of the bedrooms and I was looking at the bed. I noticed something under the mattress. There I found in ten neat little rows a collection of acorns. I opened the dresser drawer, and there were more acorns. The local chipmunks had quite the feast stored for the winter. After we bought the cottage I took those acorns and keep them in an air tight jar on the mantel. So we named our cottage Acorn Cottage. The chipmunks still store the acorns, but they are now outside, not inside.

Why they chose this property

Our cottage is in a little town of Carp Lake, Mi. We have enjoyed vacationing in this area for 30 years. We find the peaceful and tranquil area of Mackinaw very rejuvinating.
The beautiful area offers great natural peace. We found Acorn Cottage as we were looking for a retirement home in Northern Michigan. The area is rich in history with so much to do. Going to the dunes is like being in Florida. Hike in the woods. Or just sit and watch Paradise Lake.

What makes this property unique

Acorn Cottage is surrounded by natural beauty.A pair of Bald Eagles make their home in the nature
preserve at Stoney Point . In the evening set on the platform on the dock and watch the sunset.
Take a boat ride in the pontoon. The fishing is great on the lake, large pike, bass, and perch. If you want to go hiking,Wilderness State Park is just a few miles away.
There are plenty of hiking trails to walk or drive along the road and see the woodland and
lakeshore beauty. The sand dunes are also just a few miles away. Go to dinner at Legg's Inn and
on your way enjoy the sand dunes and beach shoreline of the Straits of Mackinaw. You can walk
for miles on open beach.If it's shopping you enjoy, go to Mackinaw City and Mackinaw Island
and spend the day. There is plenty to do around our cottage. So go relax, and enjoy.

Languages:

English

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