Beautiful Private Sandy Lake Michigan Beach Cottage -WiFi

Mackinaw City, Michigan
$370 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Our cottage is located in the middle of the beautiful sandy beach of Trails End Bay, on Lake Michigan.

Trails End Bay is really one of the most beautiful beaches on this part of Lake Michigan. Trails End Bay is located just West of Mackinaw City at the Straits of Mackinac. The sandy beach and clear water is perfect for swimming and water sports.

We have WiFi internet with 100 Mbps download/upload speeds! To go with that we have a Roku digital media player that offers accessto streaming media content from various online services

Our two-bedroom, 1 bath cottage, includes an open floor plan with a large living room and kitchen with an eating area. One bedroom has a queen size bed and the other bedroom has two twin beds to accommodate four comfortably. The kitchen features a refrigerator, electric range, built-in microwave, garbage disposal, and dishwasher. The cottage faces West which opens it up to the gorgeous views and spectacular sunsets of this part of Lake Michigan.


The Mackinac Straits Area is the home of several National Historic sites including Mackinac Island. Mackinaw City attractions include, the Mackinaw Crossings outdoor mall, the Odawa Casino, numerous shops and gift stores. Not far is a live evening lumberjack show. Mackinaw City is also the gateway to Michigan's Upper Peninsula via the 'Mighty Mac' Mackinac Bridge and ferries to Mackinac Island. While in Mackinaw city you can tour the Ice Breaker Mackinac, Colonial Fort Michlimackinac, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and other attractions.

The Headlands International Dark Sky park is located less than a mile and a half from our cottage. From our beach we share the same view of the night sky offered at that park.

Keywords: trail's end bay, sandy beach, lake Michigan, Cecil Bay, dark sky park

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Local Artist Showcase Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Recycling Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Sledding Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas 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 Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Stair-free Path To Entrance Thin Carpet In Public Areas Tile Flooring In Public Areas Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 01:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Marian R.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    Cozy, quiet, beautiful sunsets

  • Erin H.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Just as described. Everything was perfect for our family getaway. The location and the beach were incredible!

  • Steve G.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2024

    Stayed Aug 18, 2024

    We enjoyed this comfortable, well-appointed cottage with a lovely view across the yard to Lake Michigan. The sun sets right in the middle of that view in August. The beach is nice for walking and the water was nice for plunging. We appreciated how very quiet it was. The queen bed was comfortable and cozy. Bring beach towels and maybe an extra blanket for chilly nights, though there is a good heater. We did not need to use the air conditioner. The kitchen is well-equipped, but there aren't any spices, coffee, condiments, etc., so bring what you need. The charcoal grill worked well. Communication with Dick & Sue was easy & prompt. They are very good hosts. This is one of the nicer VRBOs among the many we have rented.

  • Scott B.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    Great place, great area, great people

  • Cynthia G.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    We had a lovely family trip. Great location of cabin and nicely decorated.

  • Amanda B.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2023

    Stayed Jul 16, 2023

    The beach was amazing, this location is just wonderful. The owners were so responsive and helpful. The welcome gift was so cute. 10/10 around the board on this one!

  • Patti S.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2023

    Stayed Jun 17, 2023

    Moose lodge - absolutely! Great stay, informative book, super communication and relaxing. Close to Mackinaw city and bridge. Be sure to bring bug spray or bug tent as it is near the woods. Lake Water is cold - as expected. House has hot water. Clean, provided towels, sheets and garbage bags. Games and a few movies too. Even provided a welcome gift - unexpected and appreciated. Will definitely keep this place on my list.

  • James M.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2022

    Stayed Aug 14, 2022

    This is a great getaway spot. Super clean, easy to find, and exactly as described. Awesome sand beach, clean water to swim in, and I probably have 10 different sunset pictures on my phone! Great communication with the owners. 5 stars across the board.

  • Justin L.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2022

    Stayed Aug 7, 2022

    We absolutely loved the Bull Moose Cottage. It fit our family of four perfectly. The cottage had a great sandy beach and the swimming was perfect. We spent a lot of time at the beach and can't wait to come back. Great location to base day trips to the U.P. and surrounding areas.

  • Jessica P.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2022

    Stayed Aug 2, 2022

    What a gem this was! We were so impressed and happy as soon as we walked in the door to Moose Cottage! It was very clean and the the open floor plan is perfect for families. The furnishings are comfortable yet easy to care for which is very important with young children coming in and out all day. My boys, ages 5 and 10, had such a fun time playing on the beach and swimming- they were very sad to leave! The cottage was also very well equipped with puzzles, games, movies and books to entertain the kids at night and on rainy days. For the adults the sunsets were the most beautiful you could ask for and the peaceful sounds of the waves on the beach made it a truly relaxing place to stay. We would not hesitate to stay here again and look forward to doing so one day :)

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$370+
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