Mancelona, Michigan
The lake house was built 20 years ago, on the quiet south-end of Starvation Lake, Mancelona.
It came into our possession (Mike and Ali Cipriano), following a Cipriano family gathering when, like many others, we fell in love with the lake.
Over the last two years we have become full-time residents on the lake and have been busy turning our rental into our full-time home. However, we still love to occasionally share our home with repeat renters and anyone else looking for a quiet and peaceful get-away.
If you’re looking for somewhere to wind down and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life; or a base from which to explore the all year-round beauty of Northern Michigan, look no further.
Nestled into woodland, with its own dock, fire pit and decked area over-looking the lake, this recently updated house provides all the amenities for a relaxing stay.
The house itself sleeps 6. It has a beautiful galley king size bed with views over the glistening lake. In addition to this, there is a 4-bed bunk room on the first floor.
The first floor provides one bathroom, with shower and bath; a full kitchen with all utensils; and a cozy sitting area where you can end your day seated comfortably around the gas fireplace.
The basement holds the washing and drying machines.
The barn has an extended lean-to, which provides outdoor space to escape from light rainfall, with a large table for family meals. The most recent addition has been the flower garden, which captures the mid to late afternoon summer sun and is an ideal spot to enjoy some quiet time.
For those who wish to relax in and on the lake, there is plenty to enjoy. The wake restrictions guarantee quiet mornings and evenings for swimming, kayaking and fishing. The lake is renowned for its fishing and some of the best Browns in the state. Starvation Lake is perfectly situated for those who wish to explore the countryside trails on snowmobiles or ATVs, enjoy cross-country skiing, ice-fishing, biking and hiking.
Additional sporting activities can be enjoyed within close proximity: Manistee River for kayaking is just 20 minutes away; Shanty Creek for golf and ski enthusiasts lies 25 minutes from the lake; and it is only a 35-minute drive to Boyne Mountain ski, golf, and zip line water park.
At the north end of the lake is the famous Hideaway Bar, which sells a wide range of bar food and local beverages; and the friendly Starvation Lake Store, which has an ATM, and sells gas, all the basic supplies (++), and lake merchandise. We recommend both!
Only 45 minutes away from Starvation Lake lies Traverse City, Petoskey, and Charlevoix; all of which provide a range of entertainment, wineries and shopping opportunities.
Over the past few years we have had wonderfully relaxed, polite and courteous renters. Our home, and indeed the cove, is not a place for wild parties either on our land, in the house, or through platoon anchorage. Previous renters have understood the necessity to follow the guidelines in regard to respecting the sensitivities of our resident neighbors (being mindful of language, voice levels and music); the rules of this ‘no-wake’ lake (7.30pm-11am – speed restrictions); and the need to consider the wildlife (especially the loons that cannot take to the air quickly enough to avoid fast on-coming speed boats, and the turtles and muskrats that live in the warmer waters of the cove) – we thank them for this respect and would be happy to rent-out our place, through any season, to more of the same. All guidelines relating to courtesy and Blue Lake Township Rules are available through booking, and displayed both within the cabin and on the deck. We would be grateful if renters would familiarize themselves with these prior to arrival.
And finally, for those who are curious as to where this lake house got its name:
we have spent much of our working lives moving from one place to another, and so decided to give the lake house a name that reflected our yearning to, one-day, settle down. Our descent (Italian/ English/Irish), and our past and present lives, led us to one of Ali’s favorite bands, The Dubliners, and one of their most famous songs ‘The Irish Rover’. The song tells of a roving man who decided his days of traveling and wild shenanigans are over, and the chorus provides the name:
‘So it’s no nay never,
no nay never no more,
will I be the wild rover,
no never no more’.
We welcome respectful renters, and look forward to receiving further bookings at the ‘No Nay Never’.
A well-maintained cottage on a pretty piece of land overlooking a beautiful lake.
Property as described. Setting was really nice - just what we were looking for. Will be improved significantly when basement bathroom is complete. Convenient location for what we wanted to do. We enjoyed our time on the lake.
We really enjoyed our time at the No Nay Never cabin. Check in and out was easy and the location is great. Excellent views out onto Starvation Lake, and we took advantage of the short drive to Bellaire to enjoy Short's Brewing. Would recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a weekend getaway.
The property location is very beautiful looking over the lake and nestled in the trees. The cabin was clean and had ample kitchen supplies and even toiletries! It exceeded our expectations, and it was well located to pick-up carryout from close restaurants. The kids loved the property with deep snow for sledding and playing. We would come again with our family of four and dog.
Easy renting ! Owners answered every question I had quickly. Was exactly as pictured
We enjoyed spending our vacation at this cute cabin in the woods. It was extremely pretty watching the snowfall. Our dogs loved playing in the snow. It was extremely fun.
If you want a getaway this is a good option. Snuggled on the lake there are lovely views and access to the water. Plenty to do to keep you outdoor occupied. Stocked kitchen and new washer dryer to keep things at home. Comfy bed and couch. 30 min from Torch Lake and Bellaire to check out town. Would stay again.
We arrived to find the house had not been cleaned after the prior renters. I immediately contacted the owners and although he apologized there was no one coming to rectify the situation. I spent hours cleaning the house so we could stay comfortably. We were ultimately credited the cleaning fee and extra for the unexpected situation. We were not happy but made the best of the situation. I will commend the owners for responding quickly and compensating for the problem. That being said... there needs to be maintenance cleaning done on this house. The carpet was badly stained and off putting to look at. The living room furniture was not very comfortable and has seen better days. The outside deck near the lake was a bonus and very relaxing to look out over the lake. We are familiar with the area so we had a good week exploring around the area despite the rough beginning.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the No Nay Never. Our goal was to relax, float on the lake, fish and enjoy the beautiful view of nature. The large deck that overlooks the lake was perfect for sunning, reading a book and hanging out. Kayaks and the row boat were an added bonus. The house was so convenient for cooking with well stocked cupboards with pots and pans, spices , coffee pot and toaster. The owner provided detailed information regarding check -in/out and information for comfortable living while staying there. It is clear that Mile and Ali are proud owners of the No Nay Never and they intend for renters to love this home as much as they do. They continue to seek feedback and it is obvious they will contine to work to improve their already lovely house on Starvation Lake. We would certainly love to return again in the future.
This was our first trip to Michigan and we loved it! The house was in an amazing location on a gorgeous lake, 15 minutes from a supermarket 3 minutes from a local store and 3 minutes from a little bar to grab a bite to eat on their patio. We kayaked, fished and swam a little. There was everything you would need next time we go we want two weeks! Would recommend this place to anyone!
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