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Waterfront MI Cottage on Douglas Lake between Petoskey & Mackinaw City

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Experience a peaceful retreat at this charming Douglas Lake cottage. With three spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and an open concept living room/dining area with internet and YouTube TV, you'll feel right at home. Enjoy private water frontage with a dock for kayaking or simply relax in the sunroom or on the tranquil lake shores.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront MI Cottage on Douglas Lake between Petoskey & Mackinaw City

This newly remodeled cottage on Douglas Lake has all the amenities of home! Sleeps 7 comfortably with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. A fully-stocked kitchen and open concept living room/dining area Includes internet, YouTube tv, air-conditioning on the first floor and newly added on the second floor, ceiling fans in upstairs bedrooms, living room and dining rooms. There is a sunroom with a daybed and extra eating area. The cottage has 50 feet of private water frontage with a private dock.
Centrally located between Petoskey and Mackinaw City offers day trips to numerous locations in northern Michigan or simply stay and relax at the lake. Within 30 minutes of Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, Cheboygan, Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Close to skiing, golf, snowmobile trails and the U.P.!! Douglas Lake has over 40% frontage owned by University of Michigan, ensuring a quiet setting!! This rental also comes with four kayaks.
We are very excited to share this cottage with you. We purchased the cottage in August 2018 and have updated everything. We feel very blessed with the opportunity to own a cottage on Douglas Lake and are happy to share it with you. We hope that you love northern Michigan as much as we do.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

IF ANY HOUSE RULES ARE BROKEN, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FULL SECURITY DEPOSIT!!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Vrbo Property
Lake Front Updated Cottage on Douglas Lake in Northern Michigan

About the neighborhood

Map
Levering, MI

What's nearby

  • Douglas Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Munro Lake - 20 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 26 min drive - 21.4 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 26 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 30 min drive - 24.1 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pellston Market - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hoppie's Landing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dam Site Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Douglas Lake Bar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Vacation House - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront MI Cottage on Douglas Lake between Petoskey & Mackinaw City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront MI Cottage on Douglas Lake between Petoskey & Mackinaw City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront MI Cottage on Douglas Lake between Petoskey & Mackinaw City?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront MI Cottage on Douglas Lake between Petoskey & Mackinaw City located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Douglas Lake and Bryan Wildlife Nature Preserve. Bessey Creek Nature Preserve and Judson Pike Marsh Nature Preserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Waterfront MI Cottage on Douglas Lake between Petoskey & Mackinaw City Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Family vacation

The property was great, very clean and updated. The view of the lake from the sunroom was amazing! We will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

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

Great lake getaway

The lake house was clean, tidy and just as advertised. The lake is beautiful, and the recently updated home is exceptional. This house is ideal for lazy lake days, and also very convenient to Mackinac Island, Petoskey and even Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes if you are willing to take a bit of a drive. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael e.

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

Great cabin on Lake Douglas

Cute property beautiful lake close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

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

Family Weekend

It was a wonderful stay. The view was beautiful and had lots to keep us occupied. The kitchen made it so easy to cook. The beds were comfortable. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa J.

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

Great Stay!

The house was everything we hoped it would be. Very conveniently located to all the places we visited. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wish we could have stayed longer

This property was fantastic. We only wish we could have stayed an extra day or two to just enjoy the property itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

alicia w.

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

Perfect spot to unplug and relax

Close to lots of day trip locations. Then come back and relax by the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

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

Clean House

This home is very clean and well-maintained! We were very pleased with the communications with the owner as well. Very nice home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max F.

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

Clean, modern and well equipped.

This property is a true gem. All the amenities are high quality and clearly the owners put a lot of thought into this rental. We truly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be coming back if we are in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Douglas Lake

Perfect location! Driving distance to all popular attractions! Will recommend and return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Great property

The house was clean, well provisioned and exactly as advertised, and has tons of amenities for families who want to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Perfect family lake house

Absolutely loved our stay at this gorgeous home and lake. Comfy beds, perfect living spaces, and the kids loved the stairs into the water. Easy drive to Mackinac for a day trip and a serene and gorgeous lake that our whole family loved. We hope to come back again! Thank you to Laura and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey H.

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

Stunning

We stayed here for a long weekend for a family reunion, this house is absolutely stunning! It is freshly renovated and fully stocked. We wished we could have stayed longer - we will be back next year for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Weekend getaway

The house was perfect, and the property gorgeous. Everything about this trip was perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara d.

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

Comforts of home with beautiful view!

Updated. Clean. Convenient location. Comfortable beds. Well supplied household and cooking basics.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin T.

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

Short but sweet

We had a great time. Worked great for a fishing trip with a few friends. We had to leave a day early due to family health issues, but enjoyed our stay while it lasted.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Perfectly simple

We stay in lots of rentals and this was the cleanest and most well appointed ever. The attention to details is amazing.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

aggie h.

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

Living The Dream

This charming cottage had everything needed for a pleasant stay and more. The view was spectacular with the sun rising in the morning and reflecting off the water. Each day we went to the beautiful Mackinac Island; having the cottage to come back to at the end of the day made the trip so much more enjoyable .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica O.

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

Better than advertised.

We stayed 2 nights and visited Mackinac Island. This rental is among the best we’ve ever stayed at. Very clean with all the basic amenities and more. Our family enjoyed the yard games and kayaks and it was very easy to stop at the market down the road for groceries to cook dinner. Sun room and outdoor space by the lake were especially nice for enjoying the outdoors. Zero complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Douglas Lake

Everything was great. Enjoyed the week. Location was excellent and the house lacked nothing. 💯
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Wayne, MI

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

Wonderful Place

Excellent location for exploring northern Michigan. House was just as described, extremely clean and had everything we needed. Lots of little touches. The use of the kayaks was much appreciated. We hope to return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Excellent!

My husband and i stayed here with two of our friends. We had a great time! The house was very clean and better than we even expected. The check in/out process was very easy. The amenities were great! We would definitely stay here again. This was great for our adult only trip but definitely somewhere we would bring our kids as well. 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leeann C.

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

Beautiful Lake House

Our stay was everything we wanted and more. The property was in a quiet neighborhood. Exceptionally clean and maintained. It was as comfy and cute as the pictures show. Everything we needed was stocked and well thought out. The decor, finishes and appliances were top the line. The lake was the perfect place to relax after a long day site seeing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave and Mary B.

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

Lovely cottage❣️

The only thing that could have made it better would be the weather! Thank you for the opportunity!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Wonderful Vacation

Very nice, very clean property. Even nicer than depicted in photos. All appliances and furniture high quality. Owner provided amenities were appreciated. Very quiet and serene. Beautiful sunrise. Everyone in my family gives this property 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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