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Mackinac Vista: Lake Huron year-round vacation home!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Mackinac Vista: Lake Huron year-round vacation home!

Mackinac Vista
SLEEPS: 10 Comfortably
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 2.5
*LAKEFRONT (Lake Huron)
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
*DOG FRIENDLY
*VIEWS OF MACKINAC ISLAND, THE MACKINAC BRIDGE, and ST. IGNACE
* SLOW DRIVING (25 MPH) IS ESSENTIAL from the subdivision gate to the house. Neighbors are vigilant at having the speed limit enforced. Police will be notified.
​​​​​​​*FIREPLACE CURRENTLY NOT OPERATIONAL FOR SAFETY REASONS

With approximately 200 ft. of shoreline on St. Martins Point, your family will be submerged in nature. Surrounded by national forest on one side and Lake Huron on the other, enjoy hiking, swimming, and nearby tourism (St. Ignace, Mackinac Island). Mackinac Vista is a true custom log cabin built with huge natural logs(not with milled logs). There is zero drywall in this home. Marvel at the large timbers as you sip your coffee at the breakfast bar in the modern, fully equipped kitchen.

From the backyard, you can see the Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Island, and the St. Ignace fireworks every Saturday night in the distance. At night you can see the lights of St. Ignace. Some will gather their friends and enjoy cooking on the propane grill, while folks rest along the wrap-around deck. The national forest is a great feature for those who love to hike and explore. Mackinac Vista sleeps 8 comfortably in beds and has 2 ½ bathrooms. There is also a futon and pull-out couch if needed. Two additional twin beds are also available during the Summer months.

*QUIET TIME: We ask that guests be respectful of our great neighbors by keeping quiet hours between 11:00 pm and 9:00 am. NO EXCEPTIONS-- Freshwater Vacation Rentals has many other places if you need a space where you can be loud with your music, voices or fireworks. Just NOT at Mackinac Vista.

*This home is located in a private subdivision. The entrance is clearly marked, and speed limit signs are posted. SPEED LIMIT IS 25 MPH. Please adhere to the speed limit-there are kids and residents who walk this road daily. Failure to follow the speed limit on the private road, could result in the rental being shut down and therefore you will need to leave immediately.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Air Conditioning: No air conditioning. There are ceiling fans in great room and 3-4 portable fans that you can place wherever you wish.

ATV's: Yes. You are able to park your trailer and jump on your gear from the front door. There is an ORV trail nearby on the Point itself which goes to Search Bay.

Bathrooms:
Bathroom #1= connected to master bedroom with jetted-tub and separate shower
Bathroom #2= upstairs with a shower, no tub
Bathroom #3= half bath on main floor—no tub or shower

Beach/Swimming: Grass to rocky shoreline to rocky water. Water shoes are seriously suggested. It has a gradual decline into the water (so it is shallow for a while). The lake bottom is rocky. Swimming is sometimes rough because of the winds around the point in the afternoon. There are life jackets hanging inside. Another location for swimming is Search Bay: Forest Road 3436, Hessel, MI

Bedroom Configuration:
Master Bedroom= main floor with King Bed
Bedroom #2= upstairs with Queen Bed
Bedroom #3= upstairs with 2 sets of twin bunk beds
General Sleeping Areas = upstairs loft has a full-size futon also there is a pull-out couch in a nook off the great room.
Also, on the main floor, the porch with 2 twins is ONLY for use in the summer. It is NOT insulated.

PORCH CLOSED IN THE WINTER-The fourth room(or porch) is long and narrow. It is actually an enclosed deck that is carpeted and has two beds in it. It has windows all around facing the lake. These two beds do not have box springs - they are mattresses on slats. Due to the frames of the beds they cannot be converted to a king size bed. The upstairs loft also has a full-size futon as well as a pull-out couch in a nook off the great room.

Boats: No boats are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Bugs: Typical UP bugs, but the Mayflies (in June) can be thick, depending on the year.

Cell phone service: AT&T has good service, along with Verizon.

Distances:
* Pictured Rocks: 2 hours and 18 minutes ( 134 miles)
* Marquette: 3 hours and 5 minutes ( 177 miles)
* Tahquamenon Falls State Park: 1 hour and 32 minutes ( 86 miles)
* Mackinac Bridge: 35 minutes (31 miles)

Fire-pit: There is a fire-pit in the backyard on the water side half way between water and house.

Fishing: The cottage location is NOT an easy fishing spot- it's not traditional dock fishing— it's a rocky shoreline. You would be able to fish from there w long cast, yet the average fisherman would not be able to.
Best nearby fishing options are at:
Nearby Hessel Marina you can go fishing off the pier (Lake Huron).
Salmon fishing can be done in the Carp River (20 minutes away).
Les Cheneaux Islands is about 20 minutes away which are boater and fishing friendly.

Grill: Propane grill. Propane is provided.

Grocery Store: The Narley Whale Fish Market- 54 W M-134, Cedarville, MI 49719
Family Fare - 699 US-2, St Ignace, MI 49781
Cedarville Foods- 30 N M-129, Cedarville, Mi 49719

Heat: Forced air heater and baseboard heating.

Internet: YES! Satellite internet requires optimal weather conditions to perform its best. Wind, snow, and rain will affect internet speed.

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you would like to use your own sheets just let me know, and I'll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillow cases and bath towels.

Parking: There is room for about 2-3 cars or 1 truck/trailer combos.

Pets: 2 dogs are welcome! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.

Privacy: You can see the national forest on one side of the home and on the backside of the home you can see a neighbor's home.

Snowmobiling: The closest trail to Mackinac Vista is Trail 47. Ideally, you do need to trailer your sleds to the trailhead.

Space: Main floor and upper floor.

Televisions: Smart TV in the great room with cable. Also, there is a TV in the loft which only plays DVDs.

Towels: Yes, we provide towels. It's always good to bring extra though.

Washer and dryer: YES! Laundry soap is provided.

Wood: Please bring your own for the firepit. Check out Family Fare - 699 US-2, St Ignace, MI 49781

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)

General

  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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

Property is also known as

426054
Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Hessel, MI

What's nearby

  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 31 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 33 min drive - 38.3 km
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel - 55 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau - 57 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Fort Mackinac - 58 min drive - 49.3 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Islander Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Restaurant at Les Cheneaux Culinary School - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪North Coast Company - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪NibbleLungen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mackinac Vista: Lake Huron year-round vacation home! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mackinac Vista: Lake Huron year-round vacation home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mackinac Vista: Lake Huron year-round vacation home!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mackinac Vista: Lake Huron year-round vacation home! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Huron and within 25 miles (40 km) of Les Cheneaux Islands and Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace. Castle Rock and Castle Golf & Games are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Mackinac Vista: Lake Huron year-round vacation home! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mackinac Vista
Absolutely a 5 star stay!!! The house is better than the pictures. I would recommend it to anyone! Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Property
Beautiful home and area. Only stayed for two nights and wished we had booked more. Loved the house and loved being on the lake. Great being able to see the Mackinaw bridge from the shore. Fireworks on St. Ignace on Saturday night was a great surprise. This is definitely on our "Let's do this again" list.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staycation
Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of space
Lots of space to spread out, clean and peaceful. The bugs were really bad and the grass was overgrown so we weren’t able to enjoy the outside space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This property was everything it was represented as, and more. I would definitely rent from them again. As this was my first time with VRBO, the service provided was exceptional. I'll be doing this again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue water
Short stay. Impressive property. Great for large groups.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edyta R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Very beautiful cabin and surroundings 😍, We will definitely come back in the summer !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

RYAN A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T., Metairie, La.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything wonderful except house flies
This was our first trip to the upper peninsula. It really was a beautiful cabin in a beautiful setting. And everything inside was clean and closed up. We couldn't quite understand why we had to be killing over a dozen flies per day inside. Where were they coming from? Anyway, it was still very good. Fly paper would have been useful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent getaway
This cabin was great. Very spacious and well taken care of. Large open space with a beautiful, functional fireplace. We greatly enjoyed the quiet, secluded location, and the view of the lake was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tad D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice log cabin
Our stay was very nice, listing was accurate. Awesome fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B., Ann Arbor MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Cool Spot to hang out in a snow storm!
We arrived at Mackinaw Vista on a Friday afternoon with no snow in site! The house was impressive with all of the cool log cabin details and amazing stone fireplace. Listening to the roaring waters of Lake Huron was super cool too. Little did we realize that a winter storm was about to be upon us and it was something else! Luckily we did have enough food and supplies for the evening but had to venture out the next day to Cedarville in order to get more food for the rest of our stay. We were practically snowed in the rest of the day which was warm and cozy at the end of the pointe. We had a nice guy deliver us some firewood from his card on the refrigerator and he also plowed to driveway Sunday so we could leave safely! It was a fun weekend spending time with the family. We want to do it again in the summertime!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin review
Excellent location and building and grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Dakota D.

We had an amazing time but..
It is a beautiful space and a beautiful location but there was a lot of little things that needed work. It definitely needs some tlc and regular maintenance. We had an amazing trip but in the end we left the place cleaner than we found it and personally do not think it was worth the high price tag.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Great Views
Cabin was in a great location. The views and Lake Huron access were all as-advertised. The cabin was a little dirty, and had lots of flies and gnats when we checked-in. After some cleaning, the bug problem didn't get worse, so it was probably just left over from a previous guest's carelessness with the doors. The interior was also a little dusty with cobwebs, and the exterior was covered in spiderwebs and dead bugs. Overall, a nice cabin, but definitely dirtier than expected for the price. The indoor fireplace and outdoor beach areas are excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
The cabin is gorgeous. The views are gorgeous. Very private. Had everything we needed. For anyone wanting to swim- definitely have shoes as there is no sand. It’s very rocky as described. We didn’t want to leave!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cabin in the UP
Absolutely stunning cabin in the UP with all of the amenities. The scenery is beautiful and it is the perfect place to relax with family and friends. 5 stars all around!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

regina s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mackinac Vista
Property manager was extremely quick to respond to the two issues we had. She was great. The property is beautiful, it could just use a little more TLC.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house & views
We had a great time staying in this beautiful house right on the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ray S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two day short stay
The renting process was easy and the home was great. Everything we needed was there. We only had 5 people, so 2 showers were fine. However, if there were 10 people ( there were beds for 10) more showers would have been good. The location in the trees next to the lake was very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor K., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Home, Spectacular Views
This house is incredible. It is very secluded, and looks majestic with its stone fireplace and A frame windows. It's on a beautiful point in the bay that looks back towards Michigan. On a clear night, not only can you see the spectacular night sky, but you can also see all the way to the Mackinaw Bridge. The fire pit is large enough to keep everyone warm on a cold night. The house sleeps many people comfortably and checking in and out was a breeze. Highly reccomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
House was as big and beautiful as advertised.
Everything was smooth easy. Checking in was easy. Owners are very fast at answering questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
Great setting nice and private. Needs a good deep clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moo B.

Liked: Cleanliness
I love the place. The view was fabulous
Had a great time with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Annette R.

Snowmobiling trip
A little bit off of the trail for snowmobiling but do able. We enjoyed the Snowfest in Hessel/Cedarville.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022