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Lakefront, dock and cabana, sleeps 6

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Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7105 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Carp Lake, MI
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    13 min drive
  • Jack Pine Lumberjack Show
    13 min drive
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    16 min drive
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)
    41 min drive

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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.

Lakefront, dock and cabana, sleeps 6

We would like to assure you that every precaution has been taken and the housekeeping staff follows the CDC guidelines for cleanliness.

This is a newer lakefront property with sunset views over beautiful Paradise Lake. Cross the country lane to a private beachfront on a sandy bottom lake with cabana and "L" shaped dock. Bring your water toys but we have 2 kayaks for your use. Paradise is a great fishing Lake so bring your poles; some fishing tackle is available on site. Paradise Chalet is located just minutes from Mackinaw City and the ferries to Mackinac Island but offers you a private and peaceful retreat to return to. It's nestled in a quiet cove and surrounded by forest.

This spotless cottage is light and airy with lots of windows and amazing views of Paradise Lake. It offers everything you need to enjoy your vacation - just bring your groceries! The master bedroom adjoins the bathroom on the main floor and has a queen sized bed. The upstairs loft has 2 queen beds. The main floor has an open design with living room, dining room and kitchen. There is a very large deck drenched in sun which faces the lake. The cottage features central air, a new washer/dryer, DISH satellite, WIFI and a water treatment system to remove that ‘country water’ that so many cottages have. We also offer 2 bikes for your use.

The location is so perfect to enjoy Northern Michigan. Situated minutes from Mackinaw City, the Mackinac Bridge, St. Ignace (the gateway to the Upper Peninsula) Cheboygan, the beautiful Inland Waterway, Les Cheneaux Islands, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Good Hart, and Charlevoix - the list goes on and on! The fall colors are unbeatable and there are lots of opportunities for viewing them. Organized bike rides, road races for runners and winery and brewery tours are very popular. Golf, fish, boat, swim, ski, hike, bike, antiquing, casinos, winery/brewery tours. What's your pleasure?

If you love biking, the North Western State Trail can be accessed through Carp Lake and passes through many communities along the way, including Conway, Oden, Ponshewaing, Brutus, Pellston, Van, and Levering. In 2018, the scenic route was recognized with a National Recreation Trail designation.

The spring and fall are great for bird watching - especially the hawk migration in early spring. We've personally witnessed it and it takes your breath away to see the hundreds of raptors circling the sky to make their annual crossing of the Straits of Mackinac.

Join us as guests and make this a memorable vacation spot that you will want to return to over and over again!
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park. The cottage offers a kitchen and a washer/dryer.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washer/dryer, and patio
  • 11 minutes by car from Colonial Michilimackinac Park and 11 minutes from Mackinaw Bridge Museum
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Carp Lake cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Diane Moreno

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1134 sq ft (105 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children need supervision on dock and near water

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Lakefront, dock and cabana, sleeps 6 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 86 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer S., Appleton WI

Michigan Trip
My boyfriend and I planned a long weekend away. Location was great. Close to Mackinaw City. water with dock across the street. Great view of the water. Everything was true as stated in the listing. The property could have used some finessing. Lots of spiders and cob webs. Inside and out. We are used to more complimentary items to cook with like seasonings, foil and things to put left overs away in.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy F., Otter Lake, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Really Nice Lakefront Cottage
This cottage is clean and cozy, with wonderful lake views. The lakeside deck and dock, along with 2 kayaks for guests to use, were great. We had an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Place was clean, and no scents at all!!! Thank you!! We enjoyed our time here, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, beautiful location
We really enjoyed the house. Beautiful both inside and out. Great view of lake and a lot of privacy. Would love to stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake House
Clean and as advertised. Great location. Close to everything Mackinaw but hidden away on beautiful lake property. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
The cottage was perfect for our family of four. Beautiful view of the lake and close to Mackinaw City. Spent most of our days in the city or island so we didn’t get a chance to enjoy the lake. We were able to enjoy beautiful sunsets though.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Convenient to Mackinac City
About 10 miles south of Mackinac with a nice boat dock on the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely getaway
Very peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Close to Mackinaw, enjoyed kayaking and fishing
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation spot
This house was perfect. We did not experience any problems. The location was great. The weather didnt cooperate so didnt get to kayak but there are 2 nice kayaks to use. Very safe area. Kitchen had everything we needed. There was plenty of paper products, soaps, etc. Lots of towels. One of the nicest rentals we have stayed in. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was in a great location and was perfect. I would totally stay here again. Close enough to everything but still secluded as well. The lake was a nice addition
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
Very peaceful. Close to attractions but secluded and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carp Lake
Cute place! Nice big loft. Having a washer and dryer was convenient. Caught some decent sized fish off the dock. Use of kayaks was a wonderful bonus! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall Good Experience
Great proximity to Mackinaw City. Quiet, was able to wind down from hectic daily schedule. Photo of large bluegill is misleading for those interested in fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris W., North Ridgeville, Ohio, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary getaway
This is our second time staying at this property and we love it! The house is right across the road from Paradise lake and has a pier and kayaks that can be used. The house is very comfortable and remotely located. However, you are still close to Mackknaw City and the ferry to Mackinac Island. It is so peaceful and quiet. We have seen and heard loons both times we have stayed here. We hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John and Lauri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing spot
Cottage is away from the hustle and bustle, but only a short 10-15 minute drive to Mackinaw City and the ferry to the island. The lake is very close, just across the road and a nice view from the cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Had a lovely time staying at this property. The space size was perfect for my two children under five to sleep upstairs in the two queen beds and a bedroom at the bottom of the stairs for my husband and I to sleep. There is a dock across the street, but not a sandy “beach spot” for kids to play. Easy access to Mackinaw City with a short drive. We also drove to Petosky which was only a 40 minute drive for us. There were some items in the home such as pots, pans, utensils, etc. for cooking at the property. Washer and dryer on site was nice to wash items with two little children. We did run out of things such as toilet paper and paper towels while on site, and there was some stuff to wash clothing but may want to bring your own. Same with cooking oils if you decide to eat at the property. Easy to check in and check out procedures were simple and easy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dexy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house was cute and comfy. It had all that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
Nice relaxing location. The kayaks were a hit with my teens!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

B H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for a Mackinac Island
Very clean and cute cabin on Paradise Lake. It was the perfect base for day trips to the island. We had a wonderful time. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy J., Englewood CO USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very wonderful!!!!
This cottage was beautiful and comfortable. We enjoyed everything about it. It is well decorated without being cluttered. It was spotlessly clean. Everything about the check in and check out was simple. The private dock was so peaceful. We loved kayaking. The bikes look to be very nice, although we did not have a chance to use them. We hope to return in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Stay
LOVED the area and the property! It was far enough in the woods that it made us feel like we were truly away from it all! The lake was awesome and we thoroughly enjoyed the kayaks. Although it was cool weather, and we did not swim, my 3 year old grandson absolutely had a blast splashing in the water and throwing rocks. Water shoes advised since there are many rocks near shore. This was one of the most peaceful places I have ever stayed and the house really was lovely!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D., Richalnd, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay!
The chalet was beautiful, clean and well maintained. The location was in a quiet location, but close to all the area attractions. The lake was beautiful and relaxing. I would higly recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lake Stay
We had a wonderful trip away. This lake house is perfectly located and offers all the comforts of home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Entry was a challenge. House was great
We were given wrong access code. Took a bit to get correct code and get key. House was cute, very clean . Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023