Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake | Cottage in Baldwin

9.8 (44 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Baldwin Cottage | Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake

4 Bedroom Cottage in Baldwin

Welcome to one of the most desirable, all-season properties on a beautiful, private lake located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest. Featuring 4 large Bedrooms & 2 Full baths. Soak up the sun on 100 feet of private, sugar-sand beach with a long dock for lake fun. Enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, ATV and snowmobile trails, world class trout streams. Paddle boats, 2 Kayaks, 2 Paddle Boards, and swim raft – Fun for the whole family! Ping-pong, Air Hockey, corn hole, horseshoes, massive fire pit, NEW grill, resort beach chairs and hammock, and tons of parking. Truly a Vacation getaway with all the comforts of home! Enjoy the best Northern Michigan has to offer with spacious & private accommodations and make life long memories at Basford Lake House. 2 Acre Private Setting in the middle of all the activities.
Basford Lake - Trolling Motors Only & Big Star Lake (across the street) is All Sports. We have special deeded access to Big Star via an 8' wide easement nearby.
King Bed, 2 Queen Beds, Twin over Full Bunk, Twin over Twin Bunk, & Twin Bed
Provided: Some Firewood, Coffee, Detergent, Body Wash, Toilet Paper, Linens, Towels, Cable, Internet, Kayaks, Tubes, Paddleboats, etc. (Can Purchase Additional Firewood on-site with advance notice).

Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake is located in Baldwin. Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake provides accommodation, featuring Wellness Facilities, Parking, Pet Friendly, among other amenities. This Cottage features Wellness Facilities, Parking, Pet Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Baldwin has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Baldwin, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Toaster
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking Fines for smoking inside
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
General
  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)
  • English
  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital
  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront
  • Office
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Playground
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Phone
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Balcony
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: perfect for children
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 20;all events must be approved by owner
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) note from host: pets = house trained & no chewing (puppies) pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking allowed: in designated areas;smoking fines for smoking inside

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: all events must be approved by owner parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Corrie W.
Jun 23, 2025 07:39:33 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: It was a great stay! The kids all had a blast! There was so much for them to do; kayak, paddle board, paddle boat (the rudder was broken so the kids just used oars), fishing (we brought our own poles, but I saw one or two in the shed), catching turtles at the end of the dock, catching frogs on the beach, and swimming. The beach was very nice, however the path from the house to the beach was a bit treacherous. The house was clean. The beds comfortable. The showers small (the water pressure was excellent, but the temperature bounced from hot to cold). There was a tv in almost every room. The kids loved the air hockey table! Out of our 4 night stay, we left the house once for ice cream. It was a great place to just be.
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