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The Red Door Cottage at Big Star Lake!

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Baldwin, Michigan
  • Popular LocationHuron-Manistee National Forest1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBig Star Lake1 min walk
  • AirportBig Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)50 min drive
  • Popular LocationSilver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce61 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Baldwin

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Huron-Manistee National Forest and Big Star Lake. Pere Marquette River is within 6 miles (10 km) and Shrine of the Pines is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Big Star Lake - 1 min walk
  • Balwin Teen Health Center - 29 min drive
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 61 min drive
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ruby Creek Tavern - 16 min drive
  • Mel's On The Lake - 7 min drive
  • River City Inn - 15 min drive
  • Odd Fellow & Rebecca Camp - 11 min drive
  • Big Star Lake Inn - 13 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.

The Red Door Cottage at Big Star Lake!

Your perfect getaway starts here when you step into The Red Door Cottage! This open loft style home features panoramic views of the Big Star Lake Bayou through the large two story picture windows. The Red Door Cottage is a cozy family vacation residence with a private site directly on the bayou of Big Star Lake, which is an all sports lake, offering great fishing, boating and swimming. You will have full access to the private dock for your boat as well as kayaks, a canoe and PFD’s for your enjoyment! The Cottage boasts a gourmet kitchen for those vacationers who love to cook, gorgeous wood cabinets, a dishwasher, and eat in bar seating. Accommodations for 10 guests include the Master bedroom with a luxurious king bed, the loft with additional king bed and twin bed, queen sleeper sofa in the living room on the main floor, and 3 twin beds on the lower level walkout. For your comfort, we also provide central air and WiFi with streaming. Pets are welcome! Additional fee of $100/pet will apply. 2 pet maximum, please send inquiry for more than 2 pets to secure approval prior to booking.

The Red Door Cottage provides the perfect setting for year-round activities or just relaxing and enjoying the seasonal splendor of northern Michigan. The Red Door has it all: water frontage, beautiful views, a fire pit, a gas grill, and a deck overlooking it all for relaxing at day’s end while enjoying spectacular sunsets! Sit back, relax and enjoy your time on Big Star Lake.

NOTE: The bayou frontage is not suitable for swimming but is perfect for docking your boat. However, there are lots of great swimming areas accessible by boat!

No Smoking
No Parties or Large Events

Property manager

West Shore Vacation Properties

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Baldwin
1205-226404
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Baldwin

Frequently asked questions

Does The Red Door Cottage at Big Star Lake! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Red Door Cottage at Big Star Lake! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Red Door Cottage at Big Star Lake!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Red Door Cottage at Big Star Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Red Door Cottage at Big Star Lake!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Red Door Cottage at Big Star Lake! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Red Door Cottage at Big Star Lake! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Red Door Cottage at Big Star Lake! to downtown Baldwin?

This vacation home is 8.1 mi away from Baldwin.

The Red Door Cottage at Big Star Lake! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ryan k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place, would stay again.
We had a wonderful stay, couldn’t have asked for more. Great location, and everything we could have ever needed in one spot. The back channel was peaceful and quite. Not ideal swimming conditions, but easy access to lake, and location to boat launch. Two full sized bathrooms were a pleasant surprise. Already planning a trip for a return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing property!
Beautiful house nestled in quiet area of lake. Loved how dog friendly as well. We sat outside and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, watched birds, and enjoyed northern Michigan. The kayaks were clean and fun to use around the lake area. Yard games a bonus as well! Would definitely recommend house and we plan to stay again. Easy drive to Ludington and Silver Lake which we also did while staying for long weekend. Thanks for a great weekend of family memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becca K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Trip 2023
We had an amazing time! Place was very clean, fully stocked kitchen utensils & supplies. Owners were very responsive when we had questions and they had a full book detailing everything about the place and surrounding area. Beautiful location over looking lake wet lands. Kids had a blast fishing right off the dock catching little fish left and right. We brought a boat and used the dock and bigger part of the lake for tubing and swimming. I grew up coming to this lake and it’s been many years since I have been back. Brought back a lot of great memories that we were able to pass to our kids. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Leah M.

Family trip
We had some difficulty on the first night but ended up having a good stay. On the first night the AC wasn’t working. It was corrected the next day but the first night was rough. The pull out hadn’t been cleaned in a while it was incredibly dusty so we were short a bed. The kitchen was well stocked and so were the games.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We really enjoyed staying at this house. Plenty of space in the house and yard. Staying on the bayou was a pretty cool experience too. We docked a pontoon that we had rented and didn't have any issues getting in and out. We even enjoyed a concert on the lake! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vera H., Sylvania, Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake vacation
House was great with everything you need. Very quiet and private. We enjoyed boating on the lake and kayaking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Great place to stay-Very clean and the kitchen was very well stocked.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside Retreat
A wonderful house just off Big Star Lake. Great amenities, clean house, really appreciate the kayaks that were available. Fantastic place to stay, and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023