45th Parallel - Where Life Is in Balance Spacious Lakefront Cottage

East Jordan, Michigan
$645 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to your home away from home – where nothing but adventure awaits you. We are excited to host and help make some of the most memorable experiences with your loved ones here at the 45th Parallel.

Come and take in all the beauty that a Michigan getaway has to offer. We are centrally located so day trips to Traverse City, Mackinaw Island or several others are easily planned during your stay.

The cottage is turn-key for you to show up, gather, play and unwind. We offera fully equipped kitchen with all necessary supplies needed. A large deck with all grilling needs (gas) and seating. There’s lots of room for many guests to still be comfortable. We have updated climate control throughout, providing a cool break from the day of playing in the spacious backyard and Six-Mile Lake, the back yard! There is a dock for your enjoyment to fish from (poles and tackle provided.) We provide lifejackets, both youth and adult; several kayaks - a double seater, a john boat, canoe, floatable relaxation station right off the dock to accommodate up to 7 people (NEW this year!) Lots of yard games; Corn-Hole, Volleyball. For you kayaking enthusiasts, this is the prime location. Drop in from the dock, the starting point of Six-Mile and your journey will allow you unlimited yakking with access to Torch Lake, Intermediate, Lake Belair, Wilson and Lake St. Claire, to name a few. There is a map illustrating the path hanging for your encouragement.

When the day has been exhausted, grab a seat on the deck and take in the most sensational sunsets. Roast marshmallows down by the lake around the fire-pit with ample seating provided. No city lights or noise to interfere with the serenity of nature surrounding you. For the avid Northern Lights chaser, you may get so lucky. Wake up and enjoy your morning coffee while watching the gorgeous fog resting on Six-Mile Lake while the sun rises, and it magically evaporates.

As the start to the Chain O' Lakes waterway, Six-Mile offers access to sport fishing, power boating, pontoon cruises, paddle crafts and beautiful scenery. The surrounding areas offer so many different activities, local events and a myriad of festivals. There's horseback riding, hiking trails, fruit orchards, wineries, breweries, gambling, magical Lake Michigan sunsets and some of Michigan's greatest golf courses. This property and surrounding area offer so much, you'll need at least a week to indulge. All of this is listed in our Guest Book upon arrival.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    Service Animals Only (pets Not Allowed)
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 1684 Sq Ft (156 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Dock Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Ecotours Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Jim C.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    Wonderfully equipped cottage! Kayak, canoe, row boat and swim platform. Great all wood interior. Lots of beds. Well done kitchen. We'll be back!

  • Dianne G.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    The lake was lovely, and fairly quiet. Sunsets were beautiful. The extra large water float was a big hit! 8 of us spent a couple of hours on it, each day. Surprisingly, the two small bathrooms worked out fine, for the 10 of us.The cottage was clean, but not in good enough condition to warrant the price, we paid. We knew the furniture was older, from the photos. What we didn’t expect, was a cottage that nothing had been done to it for close to fifty years. To summarize, the cottage worked out fine for the 10 of us, but a myriad of small things added up. Again we expected better, for the money. It felt as if someone had lived there, forever, and when they moved out it was put on VRBO, with everything left as it was. It is a nice cottage. If attention to details are taken care of, it will be a great rental.

  • Stefanie B.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Nice stay and the host was very quick to respond. A few things were outdated and needed

  • Scott H.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Loved the accommodations and lake!! We brought our own pontoon and launched it from the public access across from the house. Easy in, easy out. Used the fire pit a couple of times. Loved the fire and not having to pay extra for the firewood. We’ve had to do that at other places we’ve stayed. Loved the house and layout. Plenty of space for everyone (8 adults, 1 infant). Easy access to neighboring towns. Went to Charlevoix one day (25min drive) and got pizza from BC pizza in town. Would stay here again!

  • Becca T.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    The house was simple but clean. The upstairs stayed nice and cool. Kitchen was well stocked with all the cooking appliances. Gas grill worked great. Fire pit was well stocked with wood. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Boats were all in working order and plenty of life jackets and fishing gear. The kids loved the floating station. Everything was clean. The location was great! We loved the view and being in the water. Star gazing was incredible. House and site was as advetized. Amanda was so kind and accommodating. We would book again.

  • Jackie G.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Our family of 11 enjoyed our stay and appreciated several aspects of the home. The easy access to the lake, ample sleeping accommodations, onsite laundry, and convenient amenities like the air fryer made our visit comfortable. We especially enjoyed gathering around the large dining table for family meals and game nights, and the TVs with streaming options were a nice touch. The owner was very responsive to any concerns or questions we had. The wifi worked extremely well for working a bit while there. Cell service was hit and miss and messages would sporadically go through.That said, while the home wasn’t dirty, it could benefit from a deep cleaning and some modern updates. The upstairs bedrooms have air conditioning, which was appreciated, but the rest of the home did get quite warm during hot days—though plenty of fans were provided.Overall, it was a pleasant and fun stay with a lot of potential, especially for larger families or groups.

  • Betty N.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    This vacation home had something for everyone. The Bote raft was a big hit for young and old. Amanda was fast on answering all our questions. Another memory family vacation.

  • David C.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    VERY PEACEFUL. LAKE WAS GREAT, THANKS FOR ALL ACCOMODATION FOR THE LAKE.

  • tina p.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    Cleanliness was good in obvious areas, but large spider webs and air vents were bad. Water damage obvious, musty smelling. Hit water in master bath dismall. Cigarette holes in master matress and butts on ground. Location was terrific

  • Dream W.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed here for a bachelor party. We had no issues and had an awesome time!! Being on the water was superb and it went awesome!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$645+
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