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Cabin #3 - "Tamarack"

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Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 646 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Lake view
    Lake view

Explore the area

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Carp Lake, Michigan
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    13 min drive
  • Wilderness State Park
    15 min drive
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    16 min drive
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)
    42 min drive

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About the area

Carp Lake

Located in Carp Lake, this cabin is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry and University of Michigan Biological Station. .This cabin is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Lake Michigan and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 16 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Biere De Mac Brew Works - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Lights Grille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Water Grill & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Frontier Saloon - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cabin #3 - "Tamarack"

This Vintage Rustic cabin, primarily designed for the camping & fishing enthusiast, is just one cabin of a 7 cabin resort. This cabin was built in the early 1930's and holds every bit of that vintage character. It may be a little rough around the edges but this authentic cabin holds the wonderful allure of days gone by. Electrical outlets would have been added a few years later and air conditioning wasn’t even thought of at that time. Those details won't matter to the outdoorsy kind coming for the camping experience where lake activity fills your day and evenings are enjoyed around the campfire. This charming cabin has a knotty pine interior and all the basics to create an Up North camping style atmosphere. A lifestyle one will appreciate becoming acquainted with.

All the cabins are lined up next to each other along the shore of a beautifully serene lake. This close proximity to other cabins have traditionally created a friendly community style atmosphere where guests mingle and create lasting friendships. This is the kind of place where your grandparents brought your parents, your parent’s brought you, and you are now bringing your children to create beautiful memories while spending a nostalgic vacation in a familiar old cabin.

The listed rate reflects the price for 4 adults or a family with children up to 6 people total. Additional adults beyond 4 will incur additional charges. This cabin has a sleeping capacity up to 6 people utilizing 2 bedrooms, each with a queen size bed and a futon in the living room. There's a kitchen with everything to cover your basic needs, a dinning space and a simple bathroom that includes a warm shower. The spacious 18’x7’ enclosed porch overlooking the lake is the perfect spot for an evening card game with friends.

Whether you are looking for a home base to camp at the lake or a base camp while you explore the area’s attractions, you will enjoy this cozy cabin and all its imperfections. More than anything, you’re gonna love the authentic charm and the carefree lifestyle that comes with camping Up North.

Pets are welcome on the property for an additional fee of $25 per night / per pet, paid at time of arrival if not otherwise paid. This includes pets of your visitors to the property.

Free Parking is available for 1 vehicle per cabin. 1 boat/trailer per cabin is also free but are required to be parked in designated area elsewhere on the property. Extra vehicles require a $25 per day fee and must also be parked in a designated area elsewhere on the property. This includes vehicles of your visitors to the property.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cabin features a tennis court on site, a playground, and snowboarding nearby. Recreational activities include sledding nearby, snorkeling nearby, and cross-country skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Ritchie Crawford

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony or patio
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 490 sq ft (46 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lakeside Cabin s Cabin 3 Carp Lake
Lakeside s Cabin 3 Carp Lake
Lakeside Cabins Cabin #3
Cabin #3 - "tamarack" Cabin
Cabin #3 - "tamarack" Carp Lake
Cabin #3 - "tamarack" Cabin Carp Lake
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Cabin #3 - "Tamarack" Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

alan a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Close to bridge nice lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not bad for the location.
I realize it was late in the season.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall foliage
RUSTIC...a gem!! The best time. Sunrise is SPECFREAKINTACULAR!!!! Definitely a return trip
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

GArY J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Color change up north
This place was perfect for us, sitting right on a 19,000 acre Lake. screened-in porch very unique country feel in a log home. probably 15 mi from Mackinaw City we honestly put 900 miles on our vehicle while staying there for 3 days. Petoskey, Charlevoix, Boyne Mountain ,Sheboygan, Harbor Springs, and the UP
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great short visit
We had a great stay at this property! The description and pcitures were accurate, very rustic but charming. The view and the lake were amazing and Ritchie was great at communicating. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin on the lake
You have to meet the owner to check in - would have preferred a no contact check in so you don’t feel like you’re putting him out waiting for us to show up. Location is on the water and great vibe. Bathroom could be updated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Bonnie P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Black mold in bathroom / roof leaked
There is black mold in the bathroom - the roof leaked and we had a puddle of water in the bathroom window screens did not fit property in window.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine E., 14053 Payne Forest Ave

Lake cottage
Rustic is key but clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sheryl and Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accurate details
Description of cabin is accurate. A classic up north cabin with basic amenities. Suited our needs for a quick get a way.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing little cabin
We really enjoyed our stay and would 100% stay here again. The cabins are old and do need some work, but our overall experience was amazing. The view is great and super peaceful to sit out at night or wake up to in the morning. My kids absolutely loved it here too so that is an added bonus! Definitely recommend! And Richie was super friendly and a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin for guy’s weekend
Really good location. Right on Carp Lake where you can view some great sunsets. Also a short drive to Wilderness State Park. Cabin was super nice and even had wifi and a smart TV. It was a perfect place for guy’s weekend. The owner Ritchie was very nice. Would recommend like others have said to bring extension cords or power strips if you think you’ll be using them as outlets are limited. But we really enjoyed our stay and will most likely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very quaint Cabin
Cabin is located right on carp lake beautiful views. A Restaurant to eat is very close and food is good. The cabin was clean and in very good condition. We had a very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Betty R., Holland, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin great view
Right on Carp Lake! Relaxing porch is a few feet from the water! Two convenient restaurants very close with great food. Perfect for day trips to Mackinaw Island and Whitefish Point. Not fancy. Bring extention cords as no outlets in the bedrooms. Bathroom needs an update. Cement floor. Loved our 2 night stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake views perfect for star gazing and sunrises. Rustic not fancy but clean and comfy.
Really enjoyed this rustic find. Would recommend bringing your own soap and K cups. Would have loved wood for the fire pit. Just a couple of small upgrades would be nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauri N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice waterfront
We really enjoyed our stay in the vintage cabin. It really is charming and quaint. Our favorite part is the screened in porch and we spent our time on the porch or at the waterfront. Very nice little lake. Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin experience
The cabins are set right on the lake. The view is beautiful! The cabin is comfortable. It's in a great location for stargazing and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Paradise!!!
Great little rustic cabin. Amazing location just feet from the lake(not that we got in the frigid water!!:) ) Easy drive to Mackinaw City and Bridge where we found great food. Will have to come back in warmer weather sometime so we can also enjoy the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jan e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
The sweet cabins are exactly as described--rustic and quaint. Ours was the perfect size for my daughter and myself. The sound of the waves lapping right beyond the porch was soothing, making for great sleeping. The weather was gorgeous but freezing; thankfully the cabin had plenty of comforting heat. Thank you Ritchie!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray M., Paw Paw, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute rustic cabin
It’s an old cabin without many amenities, like outlets in the bedrooms. We didn’t care. We were there to relax and we were able to do that. The lake was right out the back door. We were unable to enjoy that due to the time of year, but that just gives us reason to return. We missed some cabin time getting stuck in the UP when the bridge was closed for ice falling, but we still had a great trip overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
This place was the perfect location and setting for my vacation. The cabin is right on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect “Up North” Cabin
We loved this little cabin. It’s certainly rustic, like the listing says, but it’s charming and clean, and just steps away from the lake. We had our two dogs with us and we all loved the screened in porch, the waterfront views, and listening to the lake while falling asleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needed to be either upgraded or told it’s more primative
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Travis P., usa

Great location, great lake
The location of the cabin is great, close to Mackinaw City. Ritchie was super easy going and communication was great. The downside is the cabin and resort are very run down and in need of an overhaul. The bathroom was extremely rustic and was more of an outhouse experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven S., Galloway, Ohio, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Surroundings
Nice camp of several housekeeping cabins all lakefront on a beauty spot on Lake Paradise. Several boat docks, a nice wooded environment, friendly host, and great location. Cabins are dated but nicely appointed and have great layouts including a big screened-in porch that faces the lake. As a bonus the camp is on the West shore of the lake, and since most of the weather comes out of the west, that side of the lake is quite often calm due to onshore winds and the tree break. Very nice place to stay and relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Kelly L., Berkley, Michigan

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don't come here
The property owner is one of the poorest communicators I know. Never responded to texts or emails. We had to leave emergently after only 13hrs. He had no compassion. Did not give refund after us asking twice. No air conditioning, no outlets for fans in the bedrooms. No screens in bedroom windows to allow to open to cool the room. Good luck sleeping if you go in the summer. Nice water, but you share it with multiple other cabins. So if you are looking for peace and quiet, don't go here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020