Cecil Bay Getaway : Family Summer Escape | Wilderness & Beach Fun

Carp Lake, Michigan
$300 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

CECIL BAY GETAWAY

SLEEPS: 7

BEDROOMS: 3

BATHROOMS: 1

*Across the Street from Cecil Bay!

*5 Minute Walk to the Beach!

Step away from the world, and into the wilderness at Lake Michigan's Cecil Bay Getaway. Located just outside the Wilderness State Park, this location is just a walk away from the sandy beach of Cecil Bay. The Carp River runs just steps away from the property, and is an ideal spot for freshwater fishing. This location is ideal for families looking to getaway and enjoy the wilderness of Northern Michigan!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Air Conditioning: There is no AC at this location.

ATVs: ATVs are not permitted for use on this property

Animals: Bald Eagles, Deer, Foxes, and Porcupines are native to the area.

Bathrooms: There is one bathroom at this location.

*Main Bath - Shower and Double Vanity.


Beach/Swimming: This property is located across the street from Cecil Bay, which features a beautiful sandy beach. If you are looking to walk along the riverfront, the property is just steps away from Carp River!

Bedroom Configurations:

*Primary Bedroom - Queen Bed

*Secondary Bedroom - Queen Bed

*Third Bedroom - Three twin beds + a futon

Boats: As this property is not waterfront, there are no boats provided.

Boat Launch: Wilderness State Park is just 2 minutes away (1.4 miles) and has a boat launch! Please note, this property does not have a dock for boats to be tied off to. We are not located directly on water.


Bugs: Mosquitoes are common in the summer time.

Cable: This property does not feature traditional cable, but instead offers a Smart TV for guests to utilize during their stay.

Cell Phone Service: All major carriers work well in the area. If you are experiencing trouble, please connect to Wi-Fi calling.

Coffee Maker: A 12-Cup drip coffee maker is available to guests. Coffee & Filters are provided.

Distances:
*Cecil Bay Trading Post - 2 minutes (Less than a mile)
*Wilderness State Park - 2 minutes (1.4 miles)
*Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 11 minutes (5.2 miles)
*Mackinaw City - 15 minutes (7.3 miles)
*St. Ignace - 27 minutes (15.3 miles)
*Detroit - 4 hours & 13 minutes (294 miles)
*Chicago - 6 hours & 18 minutes (418 miles)


Dock: There is no dock at this property.

Drinking Water: This location features drinkable well water.

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: There is a wood burning fireplace in the main living area.

Fire-pit: There is a firepit for guest use.

Fishing: Carp River and Cecil Bay are great for fishing, with salmon, trout, bass, and pike populating the water.

Golf: Mackinaw Golf Club - 13 minutes (8.8 miles)

Grill: There is a propane grill for guest use.

Grocery Store: Mackinaw Family Market - 13 minutes (7.3 miles)


Handicap Friendly: There are no additional features to make this property handicap friendly. This property does feature a zero step entry.

Heat: Propane Boiler heat is used at this location.

Hunting: Hunting is not allowed on the property. Please follow all local and state guidelines if hunting in the area.

Internet: 100MBPS Wi-Fi.

Linens: All linens are provided.

Parking: There is ample parking space for 4 cars + 2 trailers.

Pets: This location is not pet friendly.

Privacy: As this location is surrounded by county land, there are no neighborhoods nearby.

Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.

Space: 1500 Sqft Single level home.

Seniors: Seniors Welcome! This location features a zero-step entry, and is a single level home.

Televisions: There is a 50” Smart TV in the living area.

Towels: Bath & Kitchen towels are provided, please bring beach towels for your stay!

Washer and Dryer: There is a Washer and Dryer for guest use.

Wood: Wood is not provided, but can be purchased at Cecil Bay Trading post!

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1750 Sq Ft (163 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

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

    Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Croatian Danish English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Gary

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    Great launching point to Wilderness State Park and to Mackinaw City. Nice kitchen area and big living room space.

  • Valerie P.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    We enjoyed the location as it was an easy walk to and from the Lake. The house does not have AC, and that was a surprise to us during our extra hot/humid weather. We were also shocked to receive a charge for damage that was done to two different towels. We noticed the discoloration, but are not sure whether it was due to us.

  • Terri M.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Clean, nice big bathroom,

  • Brian W.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Great house to rent. Lots of fun things to do in the area.

  • D M.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Easy access to the beach and state park.

  • Ross E.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2023

    Stayed Oct 13, 2023

    The house was exactly what we expected close to everything we wanted to do. We would stay again in the future

  • Janet H.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2023

    Stayed Aug 21, 2023

    Comfortable and nicely located for us. We wanted to enjoy the Lake, hiking, the Island snd each other! Thanks!

  • Katie P.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2023

    Stayed Jul 30, 2023

    Nice location! Was our first time in this area! Beautiful weather!!!!!

  • Kate F.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2023

    Stayed Jul 17, 2023

    House is spacious and has everything you need for a family vacation. The location is great - private and quiet, but a quick drive into Mackinaw City.

  • Ryan J.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2023

    Stayed Jul 22, 2023

    Our family had a great stay at the Cecil Bay Cottage. We had family camping nearby at Wilderness State Park so the location was conveniently close to visit during the day with our little ones. The cabin was clean especially given the remote location in the woods. For a family getaway in this area we would recommend.

  • Submitted Jul 19, 2023

    Stayed Jul 14, 2023

    This house was spacious and clean with plenty of room for a big group. It is conveniently located near 2 state parks, public beaches, the Lake, and Mackinaw City. The property manager was helpful and very pleasant to work with. My sisters and I enjoyed our stay there.

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Includes taxes and fees
$300+
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