Wickwood On Beautiful Big Twin Lake!

mancelona, Michigan
$381 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

If you’re dreaming of a classic up-north summer with your family, Wickwood on Big Twin Lake is the perfect place to unplug, slow down, and make lasting memories. This charming lakefront cottage blends fresh updates with timeless cottage character, offering an affordable, comfortable, and exceptionally clean getaway families love returning to.

Wickwood features 1.5 bathrooms, a full kitchen, and nearly all new furnishings, carpet, linens, and beds, thoughtfully mixed with a few family treasures that preserve its cozy, nostalgic feel. Guests consistently rave about the comfort—especially the beds—and the well-stocked kitchen that makes family meals easy.

Start your mornings with coffee on the lake-view deck, enjoying the quiet and peaceful setting surrounded by mature trees. Spend the day swimming in the sandy-bottom lake (no beach), paddling with your own kayaks or water toys, or using the rowboat provided. The dock accommodates boats up to 20 feet, making it easy to enjoy time on the water. Evenings are perfect for card games on the patio, sharing stories, and roasting marshmallows around the fire pit under the stars.

The cottage stays comfortable thanks to natural shade, even on warmer days (please note: no air conditioning). Guests also appreciate the excellent hot water supply and the calm, relaxing atmosphere.

Conveniently located just 30 minutes from Grayling and 15 minutes from Kalkaska or Mancelona, you’ll find grocery stores, restaurants, and local favorites nearby—including Kalkaska’s popular indoor/outdoor market.

Wickwood on Big Twin Lake is a place families come to reconnect, relax, and relive the simple joys of a true lakefront cottage experience.

NO WAKE LAKE after 6 p.m.

Please note: If not a family with kids, all guests must be 25 or older

Please Note: a refundable security deposit is required on all rentals ranging from $100 to $500 based on the place. This is refunded upon departure as long as no damages and the pool pass is present where applicable. If an Airbnb reservation, Airbnb will charge this fee when necessary.

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • 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) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (112 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Parasailing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Patrice D.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Everything was perfect from the booking, check in, cleanliness, communication to check out. House was clean and had everything needed for a great stay. Pictures do not do this place justice. We enjoyed sitting in the beach area and dock. The back patio area was lovely at night for card games and chatting. Would stay again!

  • full b.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    Easy check in, clean, pictures are accurate. Great Wi-Fi. No AC, but lake breeze with the supplied fans did a good job of keeping the cabin cool.Lake is busy during the day, however no wake takes effect at 7:30 pm, and was largely adhered to by boaters/jet skiers.Sandy bottom from property, nice swimming. Wish the dock was longer with an area (L shape) that two could sit in chairs and enjoy the lake.One cabin is very close to this property, but no one was at that place during out stay so we enjoyed privacy on the deck and fire pit area.Would stay again. However, if the cabin next door was occupied it would not be as pleasant of a stay.

  • Pam O.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    The pictures give an accurate representation of the cottage. Shade kept the cottage cool during the hot weather, the lake had a nice sandy bottom. We only used the downstairs bedrooms, but those beds were very comfortable. There was plenty of hot water for our group of 3. The kitchen was well stocked for our cooking needs.

  • Jessica R.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2022

    Stayed Jul 16, 2022

    The lake, cottage, location were all fabulous. We love our northern Michigan get aways and this one is now towards the top of our list. Crystal clear lake for swimming, fishing and water sports. Close to a tubing trip down the Manistee, a visit to Shortts Brewery, the Hideway bar (great food and service), and so much more. Definitely recommend.

  • Joyce W.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2022

    Stayed Jun 10, 2022

    Loved the location (we've stayed on the same lake many times over decades, so were familiar with it) and the property is cute, in a retro sort of way. Cottage was not clean upon arrival. Host was kind and apologized for lack of cleanliness, but did not offer any kind of reimbursement. Worked very well for our five people, but upstairs loft has a very low ceiling, so would have worked better for small children.

  • Scott P.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2021

    Stayed Oct 15, 2021

    We stayed in October so not a lot of noise on the lake. Very pretty fall colors & sunsets. We would like to go again in the summer to enjoy the lake more.

  • Ener A.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2021

    Stayed Sep 3, 2021

    Cozy cabin on big twin Lakes. This cabin is perfect for a midsize group who’s planning to be outside all weekend. Property could be updated, and some small things could be added to make things more comfortable, such as a dehumidifier and better toiletries and towels. The lake is beautiful and quiet, the rowboat supplied was out of commission, but overall we had a wonderful time.

  • Adam Q.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2021

    Stayed Jul 3, 2021

    What an awesome cottage! My family of 4 stayed there. Not big but plenty of room for us. We brought our 18ft searay, which fit perfectly at the dock....make sure you bring bumpers and good ropes as the lake gets rough with boat traffic during the day. No wake before 11am and after 730pm which is njce for night crusies or fishing. Everything you need is at the cottage, the only thing that could be upgraded is the grill....it is a small tabke top camping grill, that uses the little green camping propanes. I grill a lot and it worked perfectly but is very small and would have been great to have a larger one so i didnt have to cook in shifts. That would be the only negative.

  • steve m.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2020

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    The cottage was clean and ready for our stay. It was as described in the listing. WE enjoyed being there. Thanks for good time.

  • Kim M.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2020

    Stayed Aug 15, 2020

    We had a great week! The house had everything we needed and was so peaceful. That and a great lake view. So wonderful!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$388+
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