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Pet-Friendly Acorn Cottage. Our cottage is our home - you'll feel at home too!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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On crystal clear, sandy bottom Paradise Lake, this charming two bedroom cottage offers a tranquil retreat. Accommodating six comfortably with a private dock for your boat and excellent year-round fishing opportunities. Enjoy the nearby marina and bait shop or explore local attractions like Mackinaw City, Mackinaw Island Ferries, Fort Michilmacinac within five minutes’ drive.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Pet-Friendly Acorn Cottage. Our cottage is our home - you'll feel at home too!

This is a cozy two-bedroom cottage located right on crystal-clear, sandy-bottom, all-sports Paradise Lake, with your own private decks and dock. Two separate bedrooms and a futon sofa can accommodate six people. There is a local marina and bait shop on the lake for all of your boating and fishing needs, and the fantastic Carp Lake General Store for snacks, supplies, and unique treats! And don't miss out on fabulous meals at the Harbor Lights Grille, just 2 miles down the road, as well as the "hidden gem" known as Clyde's Bar! You can bring your own boat and launch it down the street at the DNR ramp and then park the boat right outside the cottage at our private dock. We also have a 27-foot pontoon available for rent for your entire stay at our cottage. Fishing is excellent year-round.

The Acorn Cottage is centrally located at the Tip of the Mitt, just 5 minutes from Mackinaw City, Mackinaw Island Ferries, museums, historic Fort Michilimackinac, lighthouses, and Mill Creek. Travel over the Mackinaw Bridge to the extraordinary Tahquamenon Falls, Pictured Rocks, Sault Ste. Marie, and the Sault Locks. Casinos are in Mackinaw City and in St. Ignace, just over the Mackinaw Bridge.

Keywords: Cottage

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No smoking allowed. If you are renting the pontoon , only marine gas is to be used in the tank. Please fill the gas tank at the end of your stay. Any

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Carp Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. Mackinaw Bridge Museum and Colonial Michilimackinac Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Carp Lake travel guide
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Carp Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City showing landscape views, snow and a bridge
    Mackinaw Crossings
    7 min drive - 11.9 km
  • The Ferry Terminal for the craft plying between Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island Michigan
    Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    8 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    8 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum
    8 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    8 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Keyhole Bar & Grill
    11 min drive
  • Dixie Saloon
    11 min drive
  • Starbucks
    11 min drive
  • Wienerlicious
    10 min drive
  • Audie's Restaurant
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly Acorn Cottage. Our cottage is our home - you'll feel at home too! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Pet-Friendly Acorn Cottage. Our cottage is our home - you'll feel at home too!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Acorn Cottage. Our cottage is our home - you'll feel at home too!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Acorn Cottage. Our cottage is our home - you'll feel at home too!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Acorn Cottage. Our cottage is our home - you'll feel at home too! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Edgewater Beach, Lake Michigan and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Mackinaw Crossings and Lake Huron are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Pet-Friendly Acorn Cottage. Our cottage is our home - you'll feel at home too! Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, great views, andclose to the bridge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elva S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was responsive upon the arrival and within hours after that. The furniture was not very comfortable and the bedrooms were small and didn’t have a closet or place for clothes. The view of the lake was beautiful and we enjoyed looking out over the lake. Over all we enjoyed our stay.
Lake view from cabin windows
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable lakeside cottage.

This little lakeside cottage was perfect for our stay. Beautiful view of the lake & convenient location to many of the attractions nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage

Great cottage. Nice view of lake. Great location to Mackinaw City.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage

We had a nice relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Fun Beautiful scenery
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Lovely lake and location. The cottage is perfectly charming. Wonderful parks and historic sites nearby, nice little stores and towns and very good restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful & Cozy Cottage

We LOVED this cottage! Very cozy and clean! We enjoyed the lake views and great location. We will be back and bring our littles and kayaks next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patsy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Acorn Cottage

A sweet, charming cottage on a beautiful lake. Perfect for enjoying cool fall evenings and lovely sunsets.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Acorn Cottage was Awesome!

The Property owner was very friendly, helpful, and accessible by phone and text. Check-in and check-out were simple. The Property was unique in that it held a rustic charm with beautiful views of the lake, access to fishing and swimming, and everything you need to make your stay like home! Well-appointed with utensils, glasses, cookware, even a dishwasher. The two levels of decks were great, as was the dock and lake access for swimming. We highly recommend renting the pontoon as well, because it was very affordable and really was the icing on the cake for us! We spent hours swimming, fishing, and cruising the lake. The cottage is close to Mackinaw City, so if you need anything, it's close. Really just a nicely appointed rental in a great location on an awesome lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This place is c completely awesome. Very clean, gorgeous views, super close to Mackinawand the UP, just great. The pontoon boat was in great shape. I read that someone didn’t like this place and chose to stay in a hotel!?!? Clearly they have some screws loose, this place is top notch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Beautiful cottage of beautiful lake. I feel the pictures didnt do the cottage justice it was much nicer than i expected. Very clean and cozy with every at home amenities i could want. Pontoon is available for rental during the stay for a very reasonable price. While out on the lake we saw bald eagles numerous times over the lake. Was a great view. Will definitely stay at acorn cottage in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location!

Convenient, clean & cozy. Easy booking via VRBO. Jennifer was prompt, and courteous with responses. Note...no AC installed but the area temp dropped on the first night and stayed down during our visit. Since our goal was to spend time around each Great Lake this was the perfect location for us. Many thanks to Jennifer and VRBO for the great service!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Acorn Cabin Retreat

Great Knotty Pine and Acorn design interior. Very comfortable setting. Exterior is quiet with the Ducks swimming by the dock. Reading a book on the deck with the dog looking over the water and yard. We only wish we could have more time to stay. Next visit will be longer. The Gehde's from Green Bay Wi.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay minutes from Mackinac

Fantastic stay with a great view over the lake. Small and dated but perfect for what we needed. We were a 11 min drive to Mackinac city and the ferries over to the island. When we were getting there Google maps sends you into the drive way of next door but the host was quick to answer our call and give us directions. Next door has a dog that we were told is not friendly but we had no issues other than a few barks between our dog and theirs. The neighbors yard was completely fenced in. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rental as described

The rental was pretty much as described, nothing more and nothing less. The cabin is old with older/ uncomfortable furnishings. The location is nice, on a picturesque lake and very close to the Mackinaw bridge and Upper Peninsula. We’ve stayed at a fair amount of VRBOs and most have “welcome” supplies like coffee for the first morning, bathroom soap and basic cooking supplies. This one does not, with the exception of salt and pepper.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place!! Beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neat little place close to Mackinac City. The pontoon boat is awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake views! Acorn Cottage is cozy and comfortable, organized with everything you need for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in/out. Beautiful cottage on a nice size lake, just minutes from Mackinaw City
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot to extend a vacation

We booked the Acorn last minute to extend our vacation after a week with the full family. The charm and warmth of the cottage was instantly decompressing. It was the perfect place to relax and take excursions in the area with our son and dog. Hoping to stay longer in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shawn s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Quiet and peaceful...lake was beautiful, and i even caucht a largemouth bass!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blanca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Acorn Cottage! The cottage was easy to get to, and it was in a nice, quiet neighborhood. It was clean with just enough space for our family of four (our 4-legged family member included). There's a beautiful view over looking the lake from the back deck area. Hopefully, our next stay will be during warmer temps, so we can go for a swim. The bathroom was stocked with plenty of towels, and the kitchen had plenty of glasses, plates, and utensils to use. If you're looking for a home away from home, this is the place! Thank you to our hosts for sharing this beautifully decorated cottage with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JANET M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
It was ok but coffee pot needs cleaned inside and out we did not use.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alesia w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage on lake

Cute homey cottage, conveniently located to explore Upper Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024