See all properties
Entire home·Private host

Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake

Escape to a picturesque getaway with lake views and relaxing outdoor spaces. Gather 'round for sunsets or snuggle in by a roaring fire.

Photo gallery for Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake

Miscellaneous
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake

Our 'Cozy Cottage' is the quintessential UP knotty pine cottage. Quaint and cozy and right on the east shore of Big Manistique Lake, It's the perfect place to enjoy all that Michigan's 4 seasons have to offer. Cozy Cottage is centrally located in the eastern UP so many of the favorite attractions are within an hours drive.

If you're just looking for a place to relax and enjoy the lake, Cozy Cottage has a lakefront deck with ample seating, an outdoor table for dining, and a gas BBQ. There is a fire pit just feet from the shoreline for spectacular sunset views, and there is a stone fireplace inside.

Cozy Cottage has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The cottage has a well equipped kitchen that includes a coffee pot, toaster, crock pot, air fryer, griddle and Ninja blender. We have a Reverse Osmosis drinking water system so you don't need to buy bottled water. Full dinnerware is supplied. The spacious dining room seats 6. All bed linens and bath towels are provided as well as all paper products. You will need to bring your own beach towels.
We have the Highline Fiber Optics so you’ll have excellent TV viewing in the living room and both bedrooms, and great WIFI for your phones and computers.

We have a dock if you're bringing a boat and we are only 500 feet away from a public launch. Our lot is private to the road and there is space to park your trailers behind the garage. We have 3 kayaks available for guest use and we provide the lifejackets. There are 2 tubs of kiddie beach toys too!

If you're visiting in the winter, there is a lean to off the garage for your snow machines. Groomed trails are just a few miles away. Ice fishing is right outside your door and dog sledding is available near Newberry!

We love our Cozy Cottage and have vacationed here ourselves before we bought it. We hope you will love it too!

Property manager

Mike & Diane Pedrotte

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside smoking only. Please dispose appropriatel

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Similar properties

Property grounds

UP LIVING on Big Manistique Lake at its finest

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (71)
UP LIVING on Big Manistique Lake at its finest

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
McMillan, MI

What's nearby

  • South Manistique Lake - 4 min drive
  • Milakokia Lake - 13 min drive
  • East Lake - 16 min drive
  • Newberry Country Club - 22 min drive
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tally Ho - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moose du Nord - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Shipwreck Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chet & Pat's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from South Manistique Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mitten Lake and Milakokia Lake. East Lake and Stuart Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madeline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin, great location & very clean!
My husband, myself, and our two boys (ages 2 & 4) absolutely loved our stay at Cute As A Bug Cottage. The cabin was very clean, very comfortable, and had everything you could need! The view of Lake Manistique out the back sliding door was beautiful-especially the sunsets! We enjoyed seeing the snowmobilers ride across the frozen lake and the ice-fishers. The cabin is located is a wonderful location, in the little town of Curtis. There are plenty of small convenience stores located nearby to grab whatever you might need for your stay. We just loved our stay and how relaxing the UP is. We enjoyed dog sledding and visiting the snowmobile museum too! I highly recommend staying at this lovely cabin! We hope to come back soon! P.S. Make sure you bring slippers if you are staying here in the winter as the floors are very cold!! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay with the family!
The cabin was great, perfect place to stay for a long weekend of snowmobiling with our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Quiet Cottage
This is our 4th time staying at the cozy cottage and we just love it here. The property is beautifully maintained and located lakefront. It’s our favorite place to just come and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

christa b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous little cabin
Great UP spot to unwind. Cabin is convenient for many site seeing opportunities. The hosts have taken great care to make sure every detail is taken care of. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Fall Trip
We fell in love with the Cozy Cottage last year so we decided to do a repeat trip this fall and it was another great visit. The Cozy Cottage is clean, comfortable, and very well equipped. The lake and the sunsets were beautiful not to mention the ducks and loons that we saw on rhe lake. Thanky you for a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pearl S., Valparaiso

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute as a Button Cozy Cabin
Title says it all. Lake is beautiful and so are the sunsets. Just very relaxing. Cabin is equipped with everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cozy Retreat!
This was our family's second stay at the Cozy Cottage and it was another great experience. I love the location as it is central to many UP attractions. The lake is so beautiful and peaceful, and the kids love swimming in it. The cabin itself is very clean and welcoming, and incredibly well-stocked...had everything we needed! Hope to be back again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D., Lansing MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this location!
Nice little place on a big lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bucket list trip
We felt right at home with many ammenities that we weren't expecting. Property owners have nicely appointed the cottage, and we lacked for nothing. Great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
We had a great time at the cozy cottage! The kids loved swimming in the lake and roasting marshmallows in the evenings. The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage!
We had an absolutely lovely stay at the cottage and cannot wait to go back in the future. The cottage was clean and beautifully kept - and larger than we expected too. The hosts have thought of everything, and they are super responsive if you have any questions. I would recommend this cottage to everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coziest of cottages
Cozy Cottage is a gem! It is a perfect place to relax and use as "home base" for sight seeing. Cozy Cottage is within 45 minutes to an hour of most of the Eastern UP Michigan hot spots; Whitefish Point, Pictured Rock, and Tahquamenon Falls just to name a few. Big Manistque Lake is beautiful and clean. The cottage sits just a few feet from the water and has a spacious dock. We did not bring our boat this trip but would like to in the future. Locals tell us the fishing is good and there is plenty of space for water sports. Mike and Diane have made sure the cottage is wonderfully set up with everything you need and them some. We would recommend it for couples or families.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We realxed on the back deck and cooked on the grill the view was awesome! Did som fishing caught some perch and had a frwat time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin
There is more room than what we thought we would have. Everything we needed was already there for us to use and there was a really nice general store down the road for groceries. The Kayaks were a plus! Our kids found out that they enjoyed kayaking. It was great to have Pictured rocks and kitch-iti-kipi about an hour away from the cabin. I think if we stay here again we would rent a pontoon boat. The only negative thing I can come up with is the bathroom is a bit small but it’s better than bathing in the lake :) I would definitely stay here again! Thank you for a great experience for me and my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
UP Cabin
This was our third year back at this property and we'll be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Relaxing!
This property was perfect to relax and unwind from a hectic spring for me, my husband, and our grad school daughter. Location is excellent for days trips but the cottage was so nice we opted for several "go nowhere" days and skipped some sights. We never even turned on any of the TVs. Just listened to the waves, watched sunsets, went kayaking,read and watched stars. The hosts have so many thoughtful touches and supplies- I have never been to a vacation home so well supplied. We didn't need to bring half the stuff we did because they already had thought of it for you! We loved the little touches like the hummingbird feeder and so many hooks to keep your stuff organized! Furniture was very comfortable! Wish it was closer to us for we would go every year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Quiet and peaceful. Within 45min of easy access of plenty of thing to do and see. Boat rental just a few miles down the road if you’d like to take one out for fishing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Little Cottage
This cottage is very charming and beautiful. It is very clean and well-organized with everything perfectly organized and decorated to perfection.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
What a peaceful, scenic setting! The lake is beautiful- very shallow and no weeds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
The cabin was great, peaceful, quiet and a great place to relax. Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding little cottage!
We absolutely loved it. So cozy, everything is so well thought off, perfectly stocked with all kinds of utensils and necessities. Lovely view of the lake and great location central to explore the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to unwind !!
We fell in love with the Cozy Cottage 3 years ago and it's now our go to spot in the UP. Location is perfect for all kinds of sightseeing being just a short drive away. Good food nearby, and a well stocked kitchen if you want to save some money and do your own cooking. Living room is our favorite spot to relax with a wood-burning fireplace and gorgeous views of the lake complete with breath-taking sunsets. Owners are so easy to work with and truly care about their guests. Stay. You won't be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Our stay at Cozy Cottage was amazing. The attention to detail from the owners is spot on. From the Eddie Bauer flannel sheet, warm blankets, and cream and sugar. There wasn’t anything out of place. I will recommend this property to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick UP Color Tour With Friends
Thank you for a great weekend getaway. The Cozy Cottage did not disappoint. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking to get away and recharge the batteries. I was highly impressed with the well stocked kitchen, a large selection of clean cookware, utensils, and tableware. Everytime we needed something, it was readily available and it just made out stay so much better. Thank you for having us and we hope to be back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
100% Cozy!
We had an amazing time at the cozy cottage. The property was exactly as described and had everything that we could have needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023