Cozy Cottage on Peaceful Paradise Lake

Carp Lake, Michigan
$163 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

A small, cozy, lakefront cottage is ready to be your perfect, peaceful retreat just 7 miles south of Mackinaw City. The original knotty pine walls add to the charm of this cottage built in the early 1940s. Updates have been made to the technology (TV & WiFi), bathroom, and kitchen to make your stay convenient and comfortable.

The lake is shallow, refreshing and clear! If you’re an angler- ask about a spot at our dock! Use our kayaks or float toys to connect with water or playin the large yard. There is lots of room to play or lots of ways to rest, including chairs and a hammock. If you’re a cook, there is no better dinner than the one you can cook outside on the grill and eat at the lakeside picnic table. At night, the fire pit is the best place to share stories and watch for the northern lights!

Hope to see you soon!




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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    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 There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Dock Firepit Outdoor Furniture Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Golf Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Grace M.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2025

    Stayed Oct 20, 2025

    Clean and cozy with an awesome view right in the backyard! It's such a beautiful area. I would highly recommend this to cute little cottage to all.

  • Christie P.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    Very small, but had what we needed. Very nice lake! Convenient location for visiting the island

  • Mona F.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Was awesome! Family used to rent the cabin when i was growing up. The momories were priceless and still amazing 40 years later. Highly recommend.

  • Mike O.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    Great little lake cottage with kayaks and paddle boards. Close to some wonderful Lake Michigan beaches.

  • Sally B.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    Check in was easy, very friendly. It is a beautiful and peaceful place to relax, just what we needed. Cabin was fully equipped to cook and had plates, cups, etc.

  • Jim and Deb W.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Property was very clean. Kim was very attentive and helpful when we had questions. Cottage had everything we needed, even charcoal for the grill. Rooms have a beautiful open ceiling to the peaked roof with a fan that cools everything off for a good night’s sleep. The only problem would be if you have someone who snores loudly - could wake others up. I had no problem with sleeping with ear plugs!

  • Vivian V.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    This was the perfect little getaway. Very very clean. It did get very hot, but there are little fans in each room and two in the main area. We brought one of our own too which was also helpful. We loved the location because we felt secluded enough but were just a short drive to mackinaw city and other beaches. Paradise Lake was a great lake for our two small children since it’s so shallow and easily accessible from shore. With that in mind, it is very shallow for a long ways out. Do not plan on fishing off the dock.

  • Robin L.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    Nice getaway exactly what as described?

  • Steven S.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    Very nicely-updated older cabin, well-kept, nice amenities, very clean, and friendly owners next door. This two-bedroom cabin was a great place to stay on Carp Lake, being close to Mackinac City and beaches on Lake Michigan. It's at the end of a dead-end road, so there is no road noise, and it's short sail or nice paddle to Chubb's store and maria and Harbor Lights Grille restaurant. The shared dockage right outside the cabin door is a big plus. The fast Wi-Fi came in handy, especially the one day it rained the whole day. This part of Northern Michigan is my favorite vacation spot when I solo vacation each year in June.

  • Keith M.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 2, 2024

    Good time

  • Kirk E.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    What an amazing little cottage on lake paradise. In close range of macinac, st. ignace and many other fun north michigan locations. Lovely to have a fire by the lake and watch stars every night.

  • Cheryl E.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    Very relaxing. Beautiful lake sunrise and wonderful hospitality of host. Thank you!

  • Kimberly T.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    We enjoyed our weekend getaway here. Shirt drive to Mackinac City/Mackinac Island ferry, but also so nice to come back to a lakefront cabin.

  • Steve T.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 13, 2024

    Wife and I were on our anniversary trip and this place was perfect for us. Close to Headlands Dark Sky park, definatly a go to place when staying here. Also close to Mackinaw City.

  • TJ H.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    This little cottage was exactly what we needed! The peace and style allowed us to break away from our busy lives and relax. We will be back!

  • Brandi K.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 6, 2024

    The only issue was there were ants in both bedrooms. Other than that everything was great

  • Colleen J.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin in Carp Lake. The setting was excellent, and being less than 15 minutes from Mackinaw made it a perfect location. Good for two couples.

  • Dianne T.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    Perfect, comfy & cozy place. Perfect for a relaxing, quiet get away. Will definitely be back.

  • Kim H.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    Very relaxing, nice host will probably be back

  • Justine M.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    everything eas perfect

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$163+
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