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Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, offices
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 123000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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Baldwin, MI
  • Popular LocationHuron-Manistee National Forest1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBig Star Lake3 min walk
  • Popular LocationBalwin Teen Health Center23 min drive
  • AirportBig Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)50 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake

Welcome to one of the most desirable, all-season properties on a beautiful, private lake located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest. Featuring 4 large Bedrooms & 2 Full baths. Soak up the sun on 100 feet of private, sugar-sand beach with a long dock for lake fun. Enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, ATV and snowmobile trails, world class trout streams. Paddle boats, 2 Kayaks, 2 Paddle Boards, and swim raft – Fun for the whole family! Ping-pong, Air Hockey, corn hole, horseshoes, massive fire pit, NEW grill, resort beach chairs and hammock, and tons of parking. Truly a Vacation getaway with all the comforts of home! Enjoy the best Northern Michigan has to offer with spacious & private accommodations and make life long memories at Basford Lake House. 2 Acre Private Setting in the middle of all the activities.
Basford Lake - Trolling Motors Only & Big Star Lake (across the street) is All Sports. We have special deeded access to Big Star via an 8' wide easement nearby.

King Bed, 2 Queen Beds, Twin over Full Bunk, Twin over Twin Bunk, & Twin Bed

Provided: Some Firewood, Coffee, Detergent, Body Wash, Toilet Paper, Linens, Towels, Cable, Internet, Kayaks, Tubes, Paddleboats, etc. (Can Purchase Additional Firewood on-site with advance notice).

Property manager

Michelle

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking Fines for smoking inside

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets = House Trained & No Chewing (puppies)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Perfect for Children

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: All Events must be approved by Owner
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Private Waterfront Basford Big Star Lake
New! Private Waterfront Basford Big Star Lake

About the neighborhood

Baldwin

Located in Baldwin, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Big Star Lake, while Shrine of the Pines and Luther Area Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Big Star Lake - 3 min walk
  • Shrine of the Pines - 18 min drive
  • Balwin Teen Health Center - 23 min drive
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dairy Queen - 21 min drive
  • Northern Exposure Cafe - 15 min drive
  • Edie's Log Bar - 22 min drive
  • Pompeii's - 21 min drive
  • Jones Homemade Ice Cream - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Baldwin cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Big Star Lake. Pere Marquette River and Shrine of the Pines are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Missee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away 2023
We like to spend a week in the woods once a year with our children and grands. This spot was perfect. The house had plenty of space. The beach was perfect and private. The lake was calm and quiet. We hardly saw another soul. The bathroom showers are small and the water pressure is weak - hey, you’re in the middle of no where. It certainly didn’t ruin the trip, but worth mentioning. If a luxury spa type stay is what you’re looking for, this might not be the house. We LOVED it and highly recommend to anyone looking to get away!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Barb
Had a great time. Internet is a little spotting. GPS kept getting us to go down dead ends. So check map before you leave house. Emergency care is not close. Hopefully no one will need it. We did and had to drive to big rapids. We took kayak trip on pere marquette very pretty worth the trip. Kids loved the pingpong and air hockey.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Beckie W.

Lake home
First our host was very quick to answer all concerns. The house is very clean. The house is not set up so you can visit with your party. There is very little comfortable seating. The beautiful tub is not usable the hot and cold water is very finicky. The showers are VERY SMALL. The weather turned cold and we were stuck inside, we couldn't hang out together. The house is very disjointed. The host was very kind. Make sure you bring some warm clothes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage!
This cottage is a gem! Clean and cute, comfortable spaces for our family of 10. A quiet little lake that doesn’t have speed boats, just pontoon boats. Our grandkids loved the beach and paddle boats. A little bit of advice, write down your code to get in before you go, because cell service is not great. There is Wi-Fi once you are in the cottage. The owners are great and very helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, spacious get away!!
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
The house is really beautiful and cozy. Thank you for letting us enjoy it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Talice J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Winter Experience
Host were actively engaged in ensuring our experience was the best, and they were prompt with taking action when a issue arose. A treadmill investment would be most favorable as well as working fire places. Overall great place, customer service and perfect place to be if you want a magical winter wonderland experience. Thanks for sharing your home with us, the internet connection was the best, it was exactly what we needed. We were allotted the time to reconnect, make memories and bond once again. Great place; will be sharing with friends and family far and near!!!! Talice
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic private retreat on Labor day week 2022
This lakeside home has everything you could want. Sandy beach, private setting, fire pit, all beach and water toys, wade in lake, and even a small pontoon boat. We loved it. Basement walk out level bedrooms, bathroom, games rooms, for some guests for their privacy. Main level bedrooms, bathroom, and kitchen were great. We had perfect weather every day. But in case there would have been rain, we could have enjoyed the game room more. Thanks to Michelle and family for the use of their wonderful property. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

D W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for hunt camp!
Everything about this location was perfect. Very clean, a lot of stuff to do, great location just perfect for 8 grown men. I would recommend this place to anyone just all around great place and great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
great house great location
Our group really enjoyed this roomy and the great views. Very comfortable and easy for 5 of us to relax and enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness
1st annual family vacation (grown children)
This is the type of rental where you never wanna leave. It’s home away from home with a beautiful view and much to do!!! ♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large house in a QUIET location
This is close enough to be near restaurants and ice cream - but far enough away that you don’t hear much of anything. It’s a non-motorized lake so the water is quiet too… The house was clean, LARGE, and well stocked. Communications with the owner went great - and all worked as planned… The only note I’d add is for younger kids - since this is a trolling motor lake only, and the water level seems low, the swimming area near shore doesn’t offer a lot of room in the water until you get into weeds and a leafy bottom. The water itself is fine, and it has a nice swim raft for older kids too. We spent a lot of time with the kayaks and SUP. Not a show stopper by any stretch, but something to note. We’re thankful for the opportunity to get away before school starts and glad we found this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Paige W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacay
The property owner was great! Flexible and quick to respond. There is plenty of wildlife to see around the property and plenty to do. The only thing my family wanted to note, was that the beach area was a little mucky underfoot, but that isn’t something the property owner. An control and it is pretty normal for a small lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the home and lake!
The lake is peaceful and quiet. The home was very clean, well kept and so many fun things for the kids to do even on raining days. We loved all the space, boat rental for fishing. We very much enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway from the city
The cottage was excellent. Michelle was a great host and very responsive to the concerns we had. There was no reception for us around the property (wifi available in the cottage), make sure to download the map before getting there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Summer Getaway
My family stayed for a week and honestly can’t wait to go back. We had ages ranging from 15 to 71 and there was plenty for everyone to do. From relaxing on the balcony to swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, or paddle boats. Inside you have a game room with card table, board games, ping pong, and air hockey table. Michelle is fantastic. Very quick to respond to any questions we had. She has a beautiful home and if you have the opportunity to book a stay you should not hesitate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

cindy d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation!
It was a beautiful cottage. It held all ton of us very comfortably. And had all the comforts of home. The children and the adults loved all the water toys and we were in the water endless hours every day. Thank you for letting us use your beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meagan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
Just book it!! We had 2 families stay at the property (4 adults and 4 kids ages 7, 6, 5 and 5) and it was everything we could have asked for! We even would have had room for another family to stay with us. Michelle is great with communication and was so easy to work with. The house was clean with plenty of space and was stocked with all the necessities and lots of extra additions (soaps, laundry stuff, games, movies, coffee, spices, puzzles, etc). The outdoor area was also amazing! The beach and water were perfect for the kids and adults! We also loved the hammock, fire pit and playing croquet out front and bags on the beach! The water toys/activities that were included also made for lots of fun memories! If you’re looking for a great place to get away and make some memories this is the place for you! We all loved it! Hint…Google maps takes you right to the house, Waze will get you lost :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacationing in Baldwin
The cottage was perfect for our family vacation! We loved the swimming, paddle boards, kayaks, & paddle boats. The sandy beach was great. Loved the house, which was clean and had everything we needed; plus the ping pong table and air hockey were also a lot of fun. Michelle was very responsive and accommodating. We hope to be able to return. We were grateful to be able to rent this gem. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise G., Chesterfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend getaway
My family enjoyed staying here. The house was beautiful and just as described!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quita B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break Getaway
The property is very beautiful. Only downside is that even though the property has Wi-Fi the service is very spotty outside the property. Also the water inside of the property had a weird smell. Aside from that we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mishelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The PERFECT family getaway!
This rental had everything we needed for a fun and relaxing time. As soon as I arrived I wanted to extend the stay. The children had so much fun in the space and the adults found it so peaceful and relaxing. They're tons of space and so cozy! The inside and outside space were wonderful! The hosts were easy to contact, and so helpful and gracious. I highly recommend and I can't wait to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
This house was perfect for our family. It had everything you could possibly need to entertain yourself indoor and outdoor. You don’t get very good reception here for calls or wifi so keep that in mind. The weather didn’t cooperate much during our stay for us to do much outside. Would love to come back during warmer weather to enjoy the outdoor activities more. The owner was very nice and responded to messages quickly. Would definitely like to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aric M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Setting!
We would definitely stay here again! The property was very secluded and right on the lake, couldn’t ask for a better place to stay for the weekend! Owners were very kind and responsive with their communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!!
The property was great! Tons of room for parking. The fishing was good, lots of little pike and some really decent bluegills. The house was clean and had a lot of amenities to keep us busy while we were not fishing. Would definitely recommend. Would like to come back in summertime. The only complaint is upgrading the poker table chairs, but we managed at the kitchen table. Thanks a ton!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022