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

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Carp Lake, MI
  • Place, Mackinaw Crossings
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Trailhead
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Carp Lake

When you stay at this cottage in Carp Lake, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. .This cottage is 19.9 mi (32 km) from The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw Crossings - 8 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Mackinaw City Trailhead - 8 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 8 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 8 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 8 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bière de Mac Brew Works - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Audie's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬11 min drive

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
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 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 elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Snorkeling 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

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Fun Beautiful scenery
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb O.

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

Serene

A wonderful cottage with great views of a beautiful lake. We had everything we needed, perfect weather, great location to get to all the adventures of Mackinaw City!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

David P.

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

Nice cozy cottage peaceful lake . Needs new flooring not carpet

Would get this place again !😎
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory L.

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

Cute & Quiet

Enjoy our stay. Quiet & peaceful which was what we needed. Could use a railing on the first set of steps for safety reasons. Nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

North MI Relaxation

Picturesque cabin on the lake. Antique cabin feel with convenience & comfort. Quick trip to Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City & Cheboygan. Serene nature, quiet & peaceful. Great escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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