Near Snowmobiling! Carp Lake Cottage w/ Fire Pit

Reviews

• 5/5

  Enjoyed our stay! Very close to Mackinac City and Petoskey. Excellent fishing and the lake is clean for swimming.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Elizabeth, thank you for your positive review we appreciate that! Im so glad you enjoyed your stay at our cottage and the lake water for fishing and swimming. We hope you can return again in the future.

• Beautiful, waterfront property on a nice lake.

  5/5

  The host was great and a good communicator. The lake is lovely and the owner provides kayaks, paddles and life vests for the guests. The property was clean. AC worked. My only advice for future guests is to know the bathroom is small. Kitchen is small and basic, but we were able to make a nice, basic meal of spaghetti and breakfasts as well.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Leslie, thank you for your positive review. I'm glad you enjoyed the lake, kayaks and the cottage! Hope you can stay with us again in the future.

• 3/5

  Check in was fine however the photos of the space were misleading by the photography showing the space to be larger than it was - the kitchen was smaller than a NYC apartment kitchen which made cooking for 4 people difficult. I didn't mind the older cabin decor (art, knickknacks and bedspreads) however the kitchen items (pots, pans, flatware, etc) were VERY OLD and had so many scrapes in the teflon, that it felt unsafe to cook food on them. We desperately needed at least 1 cookie sheet (which seems rather basic). We could of used at least 2 hand towels in the kitchen. The paper products (paper towels and TP) were the most cheap one could buy in a store that it was frustrating to spend so much on the rental to be given less than bare minimum. We would of reached out to the host about these items but they clearly think this is good enough, and then we learned that the cabin next to us didn't have a working refrigerator for their stay and the hosts solution was to give them 4 bags of ice for 5 days so I knew my concerns would of been dismissed. The beds in both bedrooms were very lumpy and one side of the mattress would create a "hole" if our spouses also got in the bed. The second bedroom lacked any dresser or storage. We did enjoy the lake, boats and fire pit but there was no supplies to properly extinguish the fire, or shovel to remove coals so that was concerning. I understand that this is an older style of cabin, it should be rented at a 2 person experience due to its size.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Andrea, the right vacation home is everything, and we're sorry to hear this one didn’t quite meet your expectations. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:
  -The cottage’s square footage is reflected in the listing, but we understand it felt tight when preparing meals for four.
  -The kitchen essentials will be reviewed and updated where needed, including cookware and utensils.
  -There is a shovel and rakes stored in the shed by the water for fire safety, and we’ll work on making them easier to find.
  -Mattress comfort varies by guest, but we’re taking a closer look and considering potential replacements.
  We appreciate your thoughtful feedback as we continue working to improve the guest experience!

• 5/5

  House was very clean and just as pictured on VRBO. House is quite small and very close the other house on the property but has a very large deck overlooking the lake. The lake is gorgeous. You can fish off the dock. The kayaks are high quality and there are ample paddles and life vests in the shed. Fire pit and chairs by the lake are great. I would definitely stay here again.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Amy, thank you for your 5 star review and positive comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed the lake and amenities! We hope you can return again soon!

• 5/5

  Very enjoyable, clean and wonderful lake view and access!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Robert, glad you enjoyed your stay, and thank you for your positive feedback, we hope you'll be able to stay again in the future."