Baldwin, Michigan
Welcome to one of the most desirable properties on Big Star Lake, a beautiful all-sports lake located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest. This unique rental comfortably sleeps 18 and features two distinct homes with 100 feet of private, sugar sand beach.
The Main House has 3 Bedrooms and 3 bathrooms plus an expansive upper living area with 2 sets of twin/full bunks and 2 additional trundle twins. Large lakefront windows provide sensational views of the lake from every angle. The open main floor living area with beautiful reclaimed wood floors has a large fireplace anchored at one end, and a gourmet kitchen at the other, complete with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and all the food prep and cooking/serving implements you could want.
The adjacent guest house has two more bedrooms (1 queen/2 twins), a full bathroom, living room with gas fireplace and brand new kitchen with stainless steel appliances and spectacular views of the lake. The guest house also features a 28' x 12' screened lakefront porch, the perfect spot for your morning coffee or evening cocktail.
Collectively, this 5 bedroom/4 bath property is the perfect setting for family & friends to come together and make amazing memories.
Summertime:
Soak up the sun on 100 ft. of private, sugar-sand beach. The gradual grade into the lake is ideal for families with small children. Secure your boat to our 75' dock with swim ladder, or enjoy one of our watercraft: 2 stand up paddle boards, 2 kayaks, a paddleboat, plus a swim raft. Relax in a hammock or our luxury resort beach chairs with umbrellas. The attached main house garage features an eclectic bar with ping-pong, darts, game table and ring the bull, and just outside, enjoy corn hole.
Gather around our large, beach fire pit, enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, ATV trails, world-class trout streams, nearby golfing and countless excursions. Watch bald eagles soar above and fish the lake, listen to the call of the loon, soak in all the sights and sounds of lake life. Reserve now for the best that Northern Michigan has to offer with luxurious accommodations and make lifelong memories at Big Star Lake House.
Fall:
In September, things quiet down here and it's a great time to enjoy fall colors, cooler temps and starry nights outdoors around the fire. Enjoy fishing, hiking, and miles of off-road trails. This is the perfect get away spot with great amenities like the heated garage/bar with games. Take a drive to Traverse City for wine tasting, or watch the sun set over the coast of Lake Michigan, both easy day trips.
Winter:
Bring on the snow! The snowmobile trails go on & on and ice fishing is popular. The quiet, calm surroundings are so beautiful. This is a perfect spot to celebrate the holidays with family & friends. Enjoy a peaceful hike around the lake. Don't forget the hot coco.
Springtime:
Nature is awakening and the lake is wide open. You may even be lucky enough to witness a spectacular showing of Northern Lights. Every season is better at the lake!
In peak summer season (June, July, August) this Main House is rented along with the adjacent guest house for one week minimum stays. During the off-season, options include renting homes separately or together for 3 night stay minimum
Summer reservations (June, July, August) both properties rent together:
. Minimum 7 day reservation increments, Saturday to Saturday
. Check in after 4pm on Saturday, check out by 10am on Saturday
. See "House Rules" and additional rental contract
Off-season rentals: options include renting together or just the Main House (rental #3220638) or Guest House (rental #3220645) for 3 night stay minimum.
The houses were clean, had a gorgeous Scandinavian design. There were all necessary things for life, relax and active fun. We have been there 4 days in December. Thanks Laurie for clear support and kind conversation! We would like to come in Summer too.
We are group of friends that have fished together in Baldwin for over 25 years and we’re fortunate to find this great property. The 2 house adjacent to one another and on the lake made for a great stay and we are already planning to come back again next year. While our trip is always in the fall…this place would be absolutely amazing in summertime as well!
Could not be happier and plan to reach out next year as well since this is an annual event
Gorgeous homes next to each other that had all the amenities a person could need/want! Pack a bag & don’t worry about anything else. Big Star Lake House has it all. We had a great long holiday weekend with 12 family members (3 generations). Everyone doing something to keep them occupied if they wanted to be. Gracious hosts sharing some of their toys so you don’t have to lug your own. Fab u lous!
Property is ideal for a family. No need to go anywhere except for food. Beautiful area, quiet and serene. This is the second time we have all stayed here, and will be back.
We had a great time really thankful for this place it fit my group and we really loved the kithen and all the space
Terrific place, accessible beach, thoughtful supplies. We had 2 babies and 8 adults. Would recommend highly!
Our family group included we the grandparents, 3 of our married kids & their spouses, and 2 of our single adult kids...along with 10 grandchildren ages 6 down to a newborn barely a month old. We and our single adult kids stayed at the smaller cottage, while the married kids and their children stayed in the larger home. We only ate out once, at 876, and cooked for ourselves the rest of the time (got ribs carry-out from the Meat Shack on M-37 once-highly recommend!) The kitchen was well-stocked in terms of cookware, glasses, silverware, utensils, etc. The homes themselves were lovely; well-appointed, comfortable furnishings. Everything we used worked. The views were fantastic from large windows in each home. We enjoyed the outdoor deck and screened porch. We found the 'extras' to be generous and practical for our needs-- we used several items in the pantry and left a few. One of the best unexpected characteristics of the property was the fine sand and shallow water- ideal for small children. They spent hours each day without incident playing in the water, while the adults enjoyed the folding lounge chairs and umbrellas at the water's edge. We had great weather--lovely breezes each day. The owners have clearly been very intentional about including beach toys for kids AND adults. We thought our adult kids would want to spend their evenings outside, but the main garage drew them for games each evening. Overall, exceeded expectations.
The houses were well furnished, the beach was great for the kids, the neighbors were friendly and provided us great insight on the depths of the lake as well as how we had some of the best seats for the fireworks right out on the beach.
We had a wonderful week at Big Star Lake! The property was clean, fully stocked with so many items you would need throughout your stay, and lots of things were thought of to make it a great experience. We had people from age 4 to into their 70s and everyone had a great time. Even when it rained there was plenty to do! Loved our stay!
This rental did not disappoint. Plenty of dishes, just the right kitchen implements to make all of the food. Cozy, functional, great setting. We hope to rent again next year. The outdoor seating is great. We loved the outdoor fire pit but were not comfortable bringing any chairs to the fire pit as we did not want any sparks making an impression. Next year we will bring our camp chairs so that it is our chairs that would potentially get singed. Hosts are responsive when asking questions. We had a great time and a great experience.
The property was spectacular! Perfect fit for young families with kids. The house was impeccably maintained, and the beach and lake view were beautiful. It was easy to see that the owners really love their home. It was a pleasure to stay there 10/10 experience.
With 2 houses, our whole family could be together for a week! We loved the layout of the beach and the yard for games and hanging out together. There were many great amenities, like the beach chairs and umbrellas, ping pong, yard games, and karaoke. We can't wait to go back!
Wonderful property large enough to accommodate all 17 of us ages ranging from 6 to 70. Kids had a blast.
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