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Beach nearby
Interior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Baldwin, MI
  • Huron-Manistee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Big Star Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Cecilia Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bitely

On lake.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Huron-Manistee National Forest and Big Star Lake. Lake Township Park and Honeymoon Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Big Star Lake - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cecilia Lake - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Basford Lake - 11 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Shrine of the Pines - 19 min drive - 9.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Bullet Saloon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Marquette Trails Restuarant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Freeman Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mels At The Lake - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ruby Creek Tavern - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Our Happy Place

Inviting, easy access, fully furnished, 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. Located near Baldwin, across from Manistee Forest. Big Star Lake private (association) Bayak beach 5 minute drive. Public boat launch 1.5 miles away. Ride right from the cabin to ORV & snowmobile trails. Fish or float the Pier Marquette or visit the nearby golf course. Hammock, play cornhole, or picnic outside on the huge lot or the large deck. Cap off your day enjoying the firepit, smores under the stars. Perfect getaway cabin for play and relaxation surrounded by nature.

Property manager

MIKE STAAL

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing 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: 950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Our Happy Place have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Our Happy Place offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Our Happy Place?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Our Happy Place?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Our Happy Place?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Our Happy Place have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Our Happy Place have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Our Happy Place to downtown Bitely?

This vacation home is 6.9 mi away from Bitely.

Our Happy Place Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for our family gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

This house was so nice! They thought of EVERYTHING to make us feel like we were at home. SUPER clean, well supplied, nice quiet location and so many unexpected extras! Five stars from me!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls family weekend

The house was perfect for our needs! The living area was spacious and clean and we were thankful for the air mattresses! The beach is a further walk than the listing led us to believe but The fire pit and yard games provided hours of fun! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Biker weekend

A bit remote but extremely peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

The lodging was great - we had more than enough space and loved the fire pit. Easy reservation process and the hosts were in contact with updates.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Very clean comfortable and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable

Very nice place . VERY clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It wasa really nice, cozy, clean property. .

10/10 Excellent

Bill N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great rental. Owner was awesome with communications.

Very comfortable, great location and nice neighbors.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison N.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Happy Place

Couldn’t be easier. Convenient to the fishing. Very clean and maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

debbie p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice rental

House was clean and well appointed. Really enjoyed the deck and fire pit! Great rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girlfriends Getaway

Myself and three friends had a great time. We’re familiar with the area, so that made getting around much easier. Great property! Enjoyed the fire pit at night!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness

happy place

property was great very much enjoyed the fire pit . we didn't find the corn hole game until the day we left. would have loved to play. we did play ladder ball. screens on the windows would have been nice. cabin was warm. The cabin is very clean and cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022