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Nestled on the 'neck' of a peaceful lake, Big Kidd Cabin is an idyllic retreat for friends and family. Featuring an open floor plan, 3 cozy bedrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen with essentials like Airfryer and Keurig. Unwind by the fire pit or at the outdoor bar overlooking serene views of swans and geese gliding across the water.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7980 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront Cabin w/ Private Dock & Outdoor Bar near Munising/Manistique

2026 UPDATE: We are in the middle of a full kitchen remodel, updated pictures to come! Will be beautiful and more functional for our guests this season.

Unwind with your friends and family at the beautiful Big Kidd Cabin. The perfect rustic cabin with all the desired amenities. Located in the heart of snowmobile country. Featuring an open floor plan, (3) cozy bedrooms, full kitchen, bath and indoor/outdoor bar.
The Outdoor bar is our favorite spot in the cabin. Use it all hours of the night, and enjoy coffee and breakfast the next morning while gazing onto the peaceful lake. We are located on the "neck" of the lake, so it is very peaceful. You are likely to see families of geese, swans, and loons on the lake.
(2) smart TV's, Highspeed WI-FI, JBL Party Speaker, gas grill, Fire Pit, bean bag boards, toys, bounce house and sand beach for the kids! Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need: Airfryer, Keurig, Coffee Pot, toaster and blender.
Bathroom has towels, shampoo/ conditioner/soap and blow-dryer. As well as extra linens for beds and airmatress if needed.
We have a large dock, so you can enjoy endless hours of catching bluegill, large mouth bass, and northern.
Available Free to use: (2) adult kayaks, (2) child kayaks, and a metal john boat w/trolling motor.
Being on Highway 13 gives you endless trails for riding ATVs and bikes. Munising is a 30 minute drive north, and Manistique is 20 minutes East. At this cabin you are right in the middle of it all.

We will also allow a camper to be parked on the property for an additional fee, just message ahead of time!

NOTES:
-The one bathroom in the cabin is a "pass thru" bathroom and to access it, you need to walk through a bedroom. Also there is no air conditioning or washer dryer. Multiple box fans are in each closet which provide ample cooling in the heat of summer.
-There are two surveillance cameras: one on the corner of the garage facing the front door entrance and another at back of property facing our pontoon boat for security.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 980 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 23

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Pet fee applies

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Located in Manistique, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Palms Book State Park and Hiawatha National Forest. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Manistique travel guide
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Manistique, MI

What's nearby

  • Michigan Largest Natural Springs Panorama. Michigan's largest spring is Kitch I ti ki pi in Palms Book State Park. The natural springs are located in the Upper Peninsula on the outskirts of Manistique
    Palms Book State Park
    27 min drive - 17.7 miles
  • Autumn Lake Sunset. Sunset on the shores of Indian Lake in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
    Indian Lake State Park
    36 min drive - 24.7 miles
  • Manistique Boardwalk
    Manistique Boardwalk
    42 min drive - 33.4 miles
  • Golf course in autumn, grass field and lake
    Indian Lake Golf Course
    44 min drive - 30.7 miles
  • Fayette Historic State Park
    Fayette Historic State Park
    55 min drive - 45.7 miles

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    64 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cabin w/ Private Dock & Outdoor Bar near Munising/Manistique pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Waterfront Cabin w/ Private Dock & Outdoor Bar near Munising/Manistique?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cabin w/ Private Dock & Outdoor Bar near Munising/Manistique?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cabin w/ Private Dock & Outdoor Bar near Munising/Manistique?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cabin w/ Private Dock & Outdoor Bar near Munising/Manistique located?

This family-friendly Manistique holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Hiawatha National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mowe Lake and Corner Lake. Toms Lake and Hugoboom Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Waterfront Cabin w/ Private Dock & Outdoor Bar near Munising/Manistique Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer at the Lake

Great stay. Kiddos loved the kayaks and pedal boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and private

We enjoyed our stay at this cute cabin! The cabin had everything needed for a nice fish fry and a good cold drink! We needed a restful break and we got it here. Our sweet "fish dog" Carly Simon enjoyed the lake! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great cabin, very clean. Loved the outdoor space. Host had a fast response to all questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, wonderful time!

This was our second visit in 2 years and we enjoyed it even more. The updates since our last visit were great. Great location to get to all the sites in Manistique and Munising.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

This house was very cozy. The view of the lake was an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was our 3rd time and we'll be back

We always enjoy our stay here. Trish is very responsive. The property is clean and has everything you need. Location is central to many attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

larry k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

75 birthday get together

Beautiful,quiet,and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Great little cabin, on a peaceful lake. We loved playing family games and hanging out in the outdoor space!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a wonderful time and the hosts were great. I forgot to retain the passcode info for check in and then had no wifi/connection to look up the info so we had to drive up the road a ways until we had cell service (this was totally my fault) so friendly reminder to remember to get the information so this doesn't happen to you! Thanks for the great visit to the UP!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

We really enjoyed your little cozy home. Although the weather did not co-operate, we made the best of it by playing games inside and sitting by the fire to stay warm. We took a trip to Big Springs. This was the first time my daughter (22) and friends daughter (11) has been there. We enjoyed going out on the boat but could not find the paddle pontoon that you advertised. I emailed you but you did not respond. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we might try another trip when the weather is warmer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Hideaway

If you want a cozy cabin that’s hidden away, then you have found the right place. My kids loved the kayaks/canoe/peddle boat. My husband loved the strong WiFi. I enjoyed the deck with the beautiful view. Be sure to bring supplies because there is no stores close by. Fair warning to cPap users, there is no close outlet to the bed. We had a great time and will be back. s.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cottage, great host!

This is a great little getaway cottage with everything you need to jumpstart your family or couples vacation. Host was very responsive when we needed them. The location is a bit rural, so planning ahead with things you need like provisions & firewood is essential. Great location to get to a lot of different sight seeing locations or set up well to just chill and hide away. Good location for kids, our tween/teens loved the water activities. Beautiful setting, great views of nature including wildlife. Good WiFi signal but cell service is lacking so maps and screenshots of the check in information are also essential. Host will remind you and give you a map which is very helpful. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Weekend

Quiet and relaxing location right on the handle of the lake that opens up to the larger portion. My family greatly enjoyed this location and the cabin fit all of our wants. We brought our own towels, but the owners provided more than enough in case we forgot. My 2.5 year old loved playing in the sand and had an absolute blast on the John boat with the trolly motor. Trish was great with communication and provided us additional information in regards of places to visit, shop, eat and whatnot. We mostly cooked at the cabin on the stove and outside with the pellet grill. Maybe a bit early in the season, but the weather was great for the most part and the breeze was still warm enough to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little getaway

Nice place to stay. Good amount of stuff to keep kids entertained. They had fun with the kayaks and the peddle boat and watching the beaver that kept swimming around. The outdoor bar area was fun and the fire pit. GPS led us there correctly (some reviews said it didn’t) but even if it hadn’t the host had sent detailed directions that we could have used. The listing did make it sound like it was more private or secluded than it is. Also, in reading reviews we had read about the bathroom situation so we knew but the only access to the bathroom being through a bedroom is less than ideal when you have 2 families staying there. Other than that, it’s a nice place and we enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Middle of Everything :)

I cannot say enough kind words about our host, Trish. She is very responsive to all messages. The ease of check in/out was perfect. Trish even helped us give our dog with bad hips a chance at swimming the lake. We were so grateful! When we originally read the listing about modern amenities we thought (our fault-not hosts) it meant washer/dryer. For anyone looking to come for a week or more, the nearest place to do laundry is 50 min out, same for groceries. If you are a family looking to order out, keep in mind that that you are in the middle of the Hiawatha Forest, so bring what you need to cook/grill, water to cook/drink with too. The WiFi at the cabin is great, but if you aren't at the house, service is non-existent (it was awesome) for miles and miles as you travel the forest to head into a town. Lake shoes are a good idea if you want to wade in the water off the dock at the cabin. At night the bullfrogs and stars offered up a sense of tranquility, and the morning fog with the loons were spectacular. This cabin is in a perfect spot for you to travel the UP and be within a two hour trip to all the major sight seeing spots. I would give the property 5 stars, but the bunk bed was broken and the mattresses on the bunks were very old as well. Our boys had to sleep on the couch. The kids were looking forward to exploring the lake (the cabin is at the end of a lake and where it is located is more pond like) but the paddleboat was broken. Otherwise, we loved our stay and host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin for Families

My family stayed 4 nights at this cabin on Gooseneck lake. There are so many things we loved about staying here - the sandy beach, the kayaks, the toys (both inside and outside), the outdoor bar, the fire pit, the bounce house (!), and the dock. It's a very peaceful vacation spot. It was also very very clean (especially for a cabin with a sandy beach). The sandy beach is very nice but once your are in the water, it is 6 inches of muck. The kind of muck that swallows a croc and takes 20 minutes of digging to find. Our 3 year old could not swim but our 7 and 8 year old didn't seem to mind the muck. They did get very dirty and have to shower immediately after.We tried fishing off the dock and I'm pretty certain there are no fish in the water by the dock. The water is crystal clear.Also, there is a significant lack of outlets in the cabin. The kids room had no outlets. There are no outlets on the wall with all the big windows. We wanted to put fans in the windows to blow in cool air (it was very hot without A/C). We figured it out with some extension cords but it was tricky. One bedroom has a interior window that looks into the kids room so you have to be cautious when turning on the light in that bedroom because it will wake up the kids (there are curtains but it is very bright). Lastly, the outdoor fridge has a lock on it. This was disappointing because we were planning on using it for beverages. I would still highly recommend this cabin. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great up north cabin, has a nice beach but the lake is kinda mucky near the house, but found nice sandy spot at one of the public campsites nearby, great proximity to trails for riding and great property for hanging out and enjoying the outdoors
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin. My kids loved going out in the kayaks. It was nice to have internet that worked so well.. especially since our cell service was sparse in that region. The little kids also loved all of the toys to play with.The lake was peaceful. Beautiful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and tranquil

Was a very nice property, beds were very comfortable. Star gazing was amazing. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Very peaceful getaway. Nice lakefront view with all the needed amenities to enjoy the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicole s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Michigan family vacation

Our family had a wonderful time at this cabin. The backyard area with the bar was the perfect spot to hang out as a family and enjoy the lake. I would recommend this place to families w children of all ages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Our family of 7 had a wonderful stay! Wish we could have stayed longer and hope to visit again one day. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lakehouse!

My family loved our stay at the Kidd Lakehouse! There was lots of activities for the kids and for adults. Communication was really good with any questions we had. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So peaceful....

Nice little escape from everyday life!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

UP base camp

My family loved staying at this cabin while we explored parts of the U.P. The cabin was very clean and very kid friendly. So peaceful and quiet! We would definitely recommend this cabin, especially if you have children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022