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Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake

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Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, offices
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Baldwin, MI
  • Popular LocationHuron-Manistee National Forest1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBig Star Lake3 min walk
  • Popular LocationBalwin Teen Health Center23 min drive
  • AirportBig Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)50 min drive

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20/10 Excellent

We like to spend a week in the woods once a year with our children and grands. This spot was perfect. The house had plen...
Missee F.
Sep 20, 2023

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake

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).

Property manager

Michelle

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lb per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking Fines for smoking inside

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets = House Trained & No Chewing (puppies)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Perfect for Children

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: All Events must be approved by Owner
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Private Waterfront Basford Big Star Lake
New! Private Waterfront Basford Big Star Lake

About the area

Baldwin

Located in Baldwin, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Big Star Lake, while Shrine of the Pines and Luther Area Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Big Star Lake - 3 min walk
  • Shrine of the Pines - 18 min drive
  • Balwin Teen Health Center - 23 min drive
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dairy Queen - 21 min drive
  • Northern Exposure Cafe - 15 min drive
  • Edie's Log Bar - 22 min drive
  • Pompeii's - 21 min drive
  • Jones Homemade Ice Cream - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Baldwin cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Big Star Lake. Pere Marquette River and Shrine of the Pines are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Missee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away 2023
We like to spend a week in the woods once a year with our children and grands. This spot was perfect. The house had plenty of space. The beach was perfect and private. The lake was calm and quiet. We hardly saw another soul. The bathroom showers are small and the water pressure is weak - hey, you’re in the middle of no where. It certainly didn’t ruin the trip, but worth mentioning. If a luxury spa type stay is what you’re looking for, this might not be the house. We LOVED it and highly recommend to anyone looking to get away!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Barb
Had a great time. Internet is a little spotting. GPS kept getting us to go down dead ends. So check map before you leave house. Emergency care is not close. Hopefully no one will need it. We did and had to drive to big rapids. We took kayak trip on pere marquette very pretty worth the trip. Kids loved the pingpong and air hockey.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Beckie W.

Lake home
First our host was very quick to answer all concerns. The house is very clean. The house is not set up so you can visit with your party. There is very little comfortable seating. The beautiful tub is not usable the hot and cold water is very finicky. The showers are VERY SMALL. The weather turned cold and we were stuck inside, we couldn't hang out together. The house is very disjointed. The host was very kind. Make sure you bring some warm clothes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage!
This cottage is a gem! Clean and cute, comfortable spaces for our family of 10. A quiet little lake that doesn’t have speed boats, just pontoon boats. Our grandkids loved the beach and paddle boats. A little bit of advice, write down your code to get in before you go, because cell service is not great. There is Wi-Fi once you are in the cottage. The owners are great and very helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, spacious get away!!
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
The house is really beautiful and cozy. Thank you for letting us enjoy it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Talice J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Winter Experience
Host were actively engaged in ensuring our experience was the best, and they were prompt with taking action when a issue arose. A treadmill investment would be most favorable as well as working fire places. Overall great place, customer service and perfect place to be if you want a magical winter wonderland experience. Thanks for sharing your home with us, the internet connection was the best, it was exactly what we needed. We were allotted the time to reconnect, make memories and bond once again. Great place; will be sharing with friends and family far and near!!!! Talice
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic private retreat on Labor day week 2022
This lakeside home has everything you could want. Sandy beach, private setting, fire pit, all beach and water toys, wade in lake, and even a small pontoon boat. We loved it. Basement walk out level bedrooms, bathroom, games rooms, for some guests for their privacy. Main level bedrooms, bathroom, and kitchen were great. We had perfect weather every day. But in case there would have been rain, we could have enjoyed the game room more. Thanks to Michelle and family for the use of their wonderful property. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

D W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for hunt camp!
Everything about this location was perfect. Very clean, a lot of stuff to do, great location just perfect for 8 grown men. I would recommend this place to anyone just all around great place and great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
great house great location
Our group really enjoyed this roomy and the great views. Very comfortable and easy for 5 of us to relax and enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022