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Very quaint, small Cottage on historic Idlewild lake

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Idlewild, MI
  • Place, Idlewild Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tank Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Paradise Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Idlewild

With a stay at this cottage in Idlewild, you'll be just steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Idlewild Lake. .This cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Idlewild Public Library and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Paradise Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Idlewild Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Idlewild Public Library - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tank Lake - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Paradise Lake - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Big Star Lake - 18 min drive - 11.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Rooster Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪To Jo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Northern Exposure Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪876 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pompeii's Pizza - ‬8 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.

Very quaint, small Cottage on historic Idlewild lake

Historical Idlewild is situated in lake county with numerous streams rivers and lakes for fishing year-round. Our cottage has its own dock and beach with plenty of room on the deck for enjoying the scenery and just relaxing.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Note from host: $50 Pet fee charged or taken from the deposit.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: You are responsible for The safety ofyour children

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
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

Very quaint, small Cottage on historic Idlewild lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was cute, well kept and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

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

Great stay!

Comfortable, clean and lovely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER J.

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

Great Location! Cute clean cabin!

We loved the cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little getaway cottage. The house was clean & well stocked with anything we might have forgotten to pack. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was as described, cozy yet comfortable. The location on the lake front is ideal.The cottage was well stocked with creature comforts, utensils for cooking and BBQ and firepit.I would return again should I visit the area in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The check in was simple and easy. The home was beautifully decorated and comfortable. We had everything we needed to enjoy the home and the beautiful Idlewild Lake. Great host, I would definitely stay hear again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

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

This was an Anniversary getaway

This is a very nice cottage,very clean, well thought out with very nice amenities, in a quiet location.. We look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake house. Felt right at home. Very clean. Location is perfect right in the heart of Idlewild down the road from Paradise Park. I would definitely book again! 10/10!
Serenity
Morning view!
Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon B.

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

Nice relaxing weekend

We had a nice weekend with our dogs and had a last minute scheduling that the hosts were accommodating of. Their communication was timely and I formative.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was again wonderful like last year. There was an issue with cottage and owners were contacted and the problem was resolved very quickly. This is a great scenic, quiet, and centrally located place to stay on Lake Idlewild. I look forward to it again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber M.

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

Peaceful

Peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bonnie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Place to sleep

Overall, the cottage met our need for a place to sleep while attending a wedding that was nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a very special time, in a very special place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

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

Peaceful

Great getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

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

Nice and quiet

A clean and quit place.we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

Jazzy weekend

Wonderful historical location. House had everything we needed. We plan on returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Our stay was wonderful! Very relaxing

The house is beautiful and so is the property. If you want tv or internet, then bring your own.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Relaxing lake stay

Very quiet and peaceful. The cottage had everything we needed after driving from Memphis, Tennessee. Enjoyed kayaking, we rented from Baldwin Canoe Rentals. They dropped and picked up kayaks and life jackets, it was awesome! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica W.

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

Beautiful view

Very nice cabin. Driveway needs a little work, really sandy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Beautiful get away

Very clean and quiet. Everything you need ia close by. There's a tv but no service so bring a dvd player ect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

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

Cozy Cottage

We truly enjoyed our stay at this cozy cottage. It is quiet, peaceful and has a lovely view of Lake Idlewild. We appreciated that the hosts stocked the place with things including bottled water, coffee, and assortment of teas and microwave popcorn. The bed and main room furniture were comfortable. We'd stay there again and would probably rent kayaks to launch from the cottage dock to spend time on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Angel S.

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

Love lake life

Beautiful lake, it was a wonderful stay. The cottage was so cozy. It was easy to get to. The deck and back yard was great for sitting and having a campfire, watching the stars at night. There was easy access for kayaking and fishing. Great place to go for a long bike ride. Plenty of places to go hiking for the day. Looking forward to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Unwind in Idlewild

Perfect little cottage style home for two people. Back deck and patio area lead right down to the lake. No neighbors on one side and there seem to be no one home in the house on the other side. It felt very secluded. Brought our kayaks and we're able to put those in the water very easily. Overall, it was a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

Perfect Weekend Away

We were so thrilled with this cabin. You usually expect something a little more rustic when booking in Michigan, but we were thrilled with all of the conveniences and appliances. The dishwasher/washer-dryer were so nice and the kitchen was well stocked and made our stay so comfortable. The furniture was all cute and comfy and the back patio with lake access felt very private even with neighbors close by. The hosts went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of and were so sweet. We absolutely would stay again and would recommend to all of our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

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

Just as listed

This place is exactly what is listed! Small, cozy and private. Located centrally in Idlewild, it was the perfect distance from everything. The kitchen was fully loaded with all the utensils! It was a beautiful view to wake up to. All of my questions were answered promptly by the owner, before arriving. One of the best stays I've had away from home! The hosts were great to communicate with. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024