Vacation rentals with a kayak in Upper Peninsula of Michigan

After staying at Maddie's place, I went back through the listing to see what it was rated -- and was surprised it wasn't 5-star by other reviewers. I've stayed in dozens of Airbnb properties - and this one was a winner. Clean, quiet, private, and beautiful. It was the perfect place for my husband and dog to get a bit of R&R. We took a few walks, used several of the amenities in the kitchen area, and appreciated the water pressure and temperature for the shower. And the view alone was worth 5-stars.

The Lake Cottage was exactly as pictured - clean, nostaglic, modernized amentities and loads of vintage charge. We booked last minute for a New Years Eve hurrah with my husband and two children (ages 3 & 8), and my only regret is not staying longer. We snowboarded, ice-fished, played board games, did puzzles... and simply enjoyed our time together. It was restorative and the cottage is conducive to slowing down and savoring each moment. The property (albiet Winter) was spacious and felt private, tucked down the long(er) drive with a single neighbor in sight. Elizabeth, the host, was incredibly responsive and helpful. 10/10, will probably book again!

Very clean & comfortable place! Beautiful yard and deck.. beds were comfy, kitchen had what we needed and the living area chairs were just what we needed after a day of shopping! Jody was responsive and had check in & check out instructions written out so well. Thank you for having us! We’ll be back!

Debra was wonderful to accommodate our needs to be able to check in and get to our Elk viewing in a timely fashion. House was very clean. The area was beautiful with lots of fresh snow.

Extremely enjoyed our stay at this lake house - we would return. Views of the lake were fantastic and lakeshore was easily accessible and fun for the kids to explore.

All we could want in a BnB & more- very clean, quiet neighborhood, roomy with plenty of places to put our stuff away out of sight, comfy beds & furniture, sauna, hot tub, well-stocked kitchen, extra pillows & blankets & towels, tea kettle in addition to the coffee pots, and space in the cabinets. This is a place to truly kick back & just relax. The lake view was our favorite thing, and could be enjoyed right from the comfy couch- which was wonderful when the weather wasn’t cooperating. We really enjoyed watching the Great Blue Heron fishing in the shallows. Something we really appreciated was use of the attached garage. It rained a number of days while we were there, including while we were unpacking our car, and having use of the garage was great! This is a place that gets earmarked in hopes of a return trip.

Great place and super host! We’ve stayed here a few times now and it’s always enjoyable.

Beautiful home in a great location. Hosts were very helpful and responsive.

Such a beautiful place to stay. My Grandpa owned this property in the 70's and my family was happy to see how well maintained the cottage is and the nature that surrounds it. It was such a blessing for us to come back and visit. Thank you for taking such good care of it.

This is our second time staying here and it was just as amazing as the first time. Larry is an incredible host. So nice and accommodating. The house is gorgeous with the fire pit right next to the water and the sun room. We couldn’t be more pleased.

We had a wonderful stay in Sturgeon Bay!! The place was spotless and well stocked with anything you need. The view and sunsets were amazing. Lindsey communicated well and responded quickly. Everything was perfect!

Stayed here with family. Great place, responsive friendly host, and lots to do. My kids had a great time!

We had wonderful time and enjoyed this place a lot although we only stayed one night. Kate is a very nice and responsive person. She provide very detail information about the cottages and for sure we will come back sometime in the future or recommend to friends. Thank you, Kate.

It's a very relaxing place to stay! Michael responded quickly to any questions I had, and check in/ out was a smooth process.

Very relaxing place on the lake, and the place has recently been updated nicely. Great and responsive communication with Cheryl too.

We lo ved our stay at the cottage. Spider Lake is lovely and very relaxing. Nikki was very communicative leading up to and during our stay. We would absolutely want to book it again .

Very spacious and comfortable place to stay. Wonderful location in Honor -- so convenient to Platte Lake, Platte River kayaking, Platte Beach, and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Kodiak Cabin is nearest the road, so a bit of road noise, but the spacious cabin was well worth it.

Dan’s location was the perfect setting for a great vacation… Kasomo lake is private, quiet, relaxing and very beautiful! His cottage is comfortable, quaint and contains everything you need to get away yet feel like you are home. Dan was beyond helpful and responsive. We are already planning an Autumn vacation back to Dan’s. If you need some rest/play in Vilas county, this is your place!

Nice and quiet place with many amenities. Would love to come again.

Absolutely loved our stay here. House is beautifully done and very comfortable. Host were amazing in helping us with a late night arrival. We look forward to being able to return in the future.

You will not regret booking this place! It was everything you could possibly need for a home away from home in a GORGEOUS place. The beautiful lake was visible from the sunroom and there were so many games and amenities that made it feel like home. It was very clean and had lots of water toys to play with as well. The hot tub was a nice bonus as well. We absolutely loved disconnecting here and appreciated all the little touches like blankets in every corner and firewood and kitchen essentials. We would definitely stay again!

What a beautiful place to stay! Everything was exactly as stated, yet even better. Every year, as three couples, we find a place for a long weekend to catch up. We determined that we will be back though we usually try new places. While the weather could have been warmer, we still found plenty to do and there’s always sitting by the bonfire. Many places charge for wood, but this host supplies it for us, which is very generous. The button on the coffee maker broke and we offered to pay for a new one, but the host picked one up and dropped off the same day. Thank you for letting us use your beautiful home, Craig! We appreciate your hospitality and we will be back!

My friends and I had a great time at the campground. The pictures made it appear that it would be a little more private. But honestly we just needed a dry place to sleep. It worked out very well for us. All of the staff we came in contact with were friendly. The bathrooms were very well kept compared to any campground I’ve ever been to. They have so many things to do. Not to mention a beautiful view of Au Train Lake! Overall I would highly recommend staying in this Bungalow! I appreciate everyone who works hard to maintain this campground and look forward to returning someday.

Excellent host, Michael & Kelly were so nice. Check in & check out was easy. The cabin was exactly as described in the listing. It is a great place for family and children. The lake is quiet and they have canoeing, kayaks as well as fishing. I recommend this resort for relaxing lakeside experiences. The shopping in Charlevoix, Petosky, Glen Arbor and Traverse City was better than Door Country. The beaches along the coastlines were also a must see.