How much is parking at Clear Waters Lakefront Cottage- On the Water-near - Mackinaw City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Clear Waters Lakefront Cottage- On the Water-near - Mackinaw City Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Clear Waters Lakefront Cottage- On the Water-near - Mackinaw City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Clear Waters Lakefront Cottage- On the Water-near - Mackinaw City located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is steps from Brevort Lake and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Brevort Township Community Recreation Area. Castle Golf & Games and Lake Michigan are also within 16 miles (25 km).

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

5 Aug 2025

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Great stay during our family trip to the UP! Our family loved the game room and lake in the background. Quiet and beautiful. There were leaches in the water so we stayed to the shore except when using the paddle boat and kayak. Also, the water smells like sulfur or copper but I’m guessing that’s due to the rural area so we didn’t mind.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kara S.

1 July 2023

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Family vacation

We loved the variety of things to do here. The lake activities, rec room (ping pong table especially), and general area were a hit! The lake water was so clear and it’s amazing how shallow it is so far from the shore. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

23 Oct 2023

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Fall getaway

Family time in the fall. Everthing we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

KEVIN V.

5 Aug 2023

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Nice place and location

Nice location on the lake and very close to the bridge and other activities. Be sure to visit sand dunes beach. House had everything we needed but could use some updating and cleaning of cobwebs.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B., Antioch Illinois

25 Oct 2021

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Upper Michigan in the fall

Amazing cabin experience love the location, fall colors were most amazing all the extra amenities paddle boats, kayaks this cabin was such a hidden gem we would love to return in the summer to swim in the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

6 Sept 2023

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Mac Walk

My grandfather is from Manistique, we wanted to come up and walk the Mac as a bucket list item for my Mom. This was a great little spot to stay Before & After very relaxing, great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

5 June 2022

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Peaceful

My sister and I really enjoyed our stay here. It was so very beautiful, very clean and peaceful!!! Could not have asked for anything more!! I would highly recommend staying here!! I will definitely come back!!! Thank you so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

14 Oct 2021

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Wonderful peaceful solitude.

Campfires sunsets and beds were comfortable. I really appreciate some amenities the host had available. Thank you fir flowers balloons and candy. You guys were awesome. 🙏❤️🙏

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

6 Aug 2022

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Outstanding getaway!

This spot is perfect for couples, friends, families… the communication with the owners was refreshing, especially the way customer service has gotten. Everything we needed was up there when we got there. It was clean, spacious and very well organized! The view is wonderful, and being nicely secluded yet just a short drive to everything is just our style. Thank you for a wonderful trip! 😀😀😀

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Carolyn F.

1 Oct 2022

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Cozy cottage on a very quiet lake

Maybe because it’s fall, this lake was so quiet! It’s a short way from town, 20 minutes, but the convenience store is only 5 minutes away and they carry a good selection of food and drink. Rained our first half of the trip so all the games provided were appreciated. Once it stopped raining we really enjoyed the kayaks and peddle boat. The water in the cabin does have a rather unpleasant smell but we got used to it. We used bottled water for drinking and cooking so not a big deal. The cottage itself is very functional. Not fancy but cozy. Although the reclining seats on the couch were a pleasant surprise! Stove and oven work great. Many choices for utensils, dishes and pots and pans. Coffee maker is only a 5 cup but there is also a Keurig type coffee maker that works well and has a k-cup filter so you can use your own coffee. Pantry does have the basics needed for making a meal. Beds were ok. We had a very good time here and took home some great memories!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

18 Aug 2025

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Great place to stay in the U.P. About 20ish minutes from st ignace which was nice because we spent a day on Mackinac Island. Very peaceful and relaxing area. My kids loved the paddle boat. Plenty of space for our family of 4. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 June 2025

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Simple and stocked

This was a nice property in a great location. It is 20minutes from St Ignace, and the lake is great for swimming with small kids, for the depth is very shallow for quite a ways. We saw ducks, a porcupine, coyote, and more. The kitchen is well stocked, but my suggestion is guests bring a sharp chef’s knife if you plan to cook. Also, a few plates you can use in the microwave. The cupboards have the basics, but it is an eclectic mix of antique bowls and plastics. Our only real complaint was temp and water pressure in the showers. Showers take awhile, for there isn’t a lot of pressure, and the water fluctuates from very hot to cold. We loved the game room and gathering space so much. It was a great place to play when we had a rainy day. We never made use of the kayaks, but loved that we had the opportunity to use them. Our toddler loved the paddle boat. Loved our stay for our purposes and you can’t beat it for the price. Would stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

William J.

19 June 2025

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Not clean and questionable safety/maintance

Check in find left over beef jerky on the carpet and gummy worms in the windows. Bathroom tub that has not been clean and no its not hard water stains. Dishes in the cupboard not clean. Dishes are dollar tree hand me downs that suck. There is barely enough of one thing for a family of four to have the same thing. There is NO FIRE ALARMS, CO DETECTORS, OR FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON THE PROPERTY. The one bathroom with the dirty tub has a hose line out of a rv to wash yourself with. The toilet conststantly runs. The electical pannel is a very old Murray. Those have been Recalled and recomended to be replaced due to fire hazzard. The lights will flicker randomly in the building. There is crumbs everywhere. The beach is nice but the old reeds on the beach show the owner has never cleaned it. The grim on the boats that we are allowed to use show they have never been cleaned. The lack of maintance on the entire property shows. Doors that do not close. No ac in the building but there is no screens on the doors to let the air in. This could be a great property if the owners showed they care. While I was there a night light was very hot and starting to discolor. I unplugged it to prevent a fire.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip F.

18 June 2025

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Overall it met the needs. We were there to fish. The cabin could use a few small upgrades to make it more convenient. I was hoping to park our fishing boat at the dock/stakes but the water was too low. The water is low on all lakes though.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philip B.

1 Nov 2024

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Beautiful view

Great view of the lake, sunsets, and water fowl. Relaxing campfires. 15 minutes to St. Ignace.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

21 Aug 2024

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Great time in moran

Good time and peaceful on the lake. The house needs updates, like the dinky shower hand held wand, its really for campers not houses, we replaced light bulbs. There was no coffee ir hot chocolate, which you offered, the beds were ok, the tv only worked if you paid for ut???

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn F.

14 Aug 2024

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Right on the lake!

The property was exactly as described and had all we needed! It was wonderful to be right on the lake and enjoy the beautiful views and sounds! Close enough to town and Mackinac that they were easy to get to, but far enough away to feel like we escaped for a few days! Thank you so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cristy M.

13 Aug 2024

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No Fuss, Great Location!

Our family of 5 recently stayed here and had a wonderful time! There were plenty of sleeping options, the kitchen was stocked and the bonus room in the garage was awesome! As other reviewers stated, the lake is shallow (we didn't mind one bit!),and if you're not accustomed to well water you may think it 'smells funny.' Again - it didn't bother us. The location is FANTASTIC for visiting St. Ignace, Mackinac Island and surrounding areas.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laine P.

31 July 2024

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Perfect home for my family of 4

This house was perfect for me and my family of 4. My kids (6 and 4) had a blast in the game room when we weren’t exploring Mackinaw and playing in the lake. It had everything we needed for a fun lake vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen J.

2 July 2024

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Excellent with some needed upgrades

This place is a wonderful quiet location with many things to do. It is excellent for a family with kids as it has games nice kitchen and plenty of comfy places to sit. Beds are very comfortable. There are some upgrades that need to happen though. For a lake place it needs screens on the sliding doors so you can enjoy the fresh air and not have bugs come in. Bathroom showers need to be improved. The curtains need to be Real curtains instead of see through sheers for privacy. The red kayak leaks needs to be fixed or replace. With those upgrades it would be fantastic.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan W.

29 June 2024

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Lovely peaceful

Beautiful property great water activities for all game room was a nice addition

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

19 June 2024

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Great place

We loved the location, quiet, views, and helpfulness of the property manager. We found the place a little beat up and not super clean, with a need of a few upgrades but only a few minor things... A solid value and very relaxing...

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich I.

2 Oct 2023

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Wonderful stay

Beautiful property, beautiful lake, enjoyed the quiet! Would love to return someday!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica D.

1 Sept 2023

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Great location, amazing lakefront!

Staying in the mostly remote area on Brevort Lake was exactly what we needed to unwind from the hustle and bustle of life. The lake is very nice and we enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boat daily. The water is very shallow and safe for all ages. The view of the lake, the ducks, the sounds are all the highlight of renting this house! Staying a week here made us consider purchasing our own place on Brevort Lake. The house is fine and met all our needs. The main areas are clearly cleaned but the whole house could use a deep clean from cobwebs, dirt and a fresh coat of paint to cover old stains. The bathrooms are the most outdated and while technically clean, it's hard to get past the perception. For us, the house was a place to sleep and eat between the many adventures we took in the UP. We had bonfires every night in the gorgeous yard. Reviews are subjective so keep that in mind - for me, if I was looking for a place where I'd be spending most of my day in to relax and take in the scenery, I'd prefer somewhere more updated mainly because I don't get to go on vacation often. All in all, the location is as ideal as it gets to explore eastern UP, the lakefront is perfect for adventures with smaller children and relaxing morning kayaks, and we just fell in love with the area!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

14 Aug 2023

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Cute Cottage

This place was the perfect little spot for a family weekend getaway. We actually loved that the water was shallow, as it was fun for the kids. The view is gorgeous! The cottage had everything we needed to cook meals, have a small bonfire, etc. the owner was also very responsive to our questions and concerns. Would definitely come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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