Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, which may vary based on the length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Mackinaw City, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. It is approximately 2.9 miles from Lake Michigan and 14.1 miles from The Jewel at the Grand Hotel.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an indoor pool, an outdoor heated pool, and a children's pool. The operational hours and seasonal availability are not specified.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. However, specific details regarding age limits for free stays are not provided.

Cabins of Mackinac Lodge in Mackinaw City

What guests think

Reviews for Cabins of Mackinac & Lodge describe a very mixed experience, with an excellent walkable location near ferry docks and downtown but widely varying room standards between the front cabins and the older lodge rooms behind them.

Cleanliness and maintenance are inconsistent, with recurring reports of musty odors, moldy bathrooms, cobwebs, damp carpets, broken fixtures, and pests, though some guests did find their accommodations clean and comfortable. Families appreciate access to the indoor/outdoor pools and small waterpark, yet many cite cloudy or cold water, heavy chlorine, and occasional closures or broken features. Service ranges from welcoming and helpful to unresponsive or rude, and several guests reported confusion about room types, thin walls, dated decor, and spotty Wi‑Fi. Overall, expect a convenient, budget‑leaning stay whose quality depends strongly on the unit assigned.

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Facilities

Access to an indoor/outdoor pool and a small waterpark is a plus for families, but many reviews mention cloudy or cold water, heavy chlorine, and some nonfunctioning features like hot tubs or saunas. Parking and EV charging are limited.

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Randi Rae

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Granddaughter loved the indoor Waterpark I just wished it was a little better maintained and opened before 2pm

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Monica

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a complete waste of money. The cabin was dirty, wet, and musty smelling. There's no space between cabins and things are in disrepair or non-functional. Staff was very unhelpful with questions regarding parking while we visited the island, so we just opted to park off site to play it safe. The "waterpark" is a very poorly kept up hotel pool area with a small water feature for children. It was dirty and cold. We felt completely scammed!

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Debbie

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sauna not working. Some jets in the hot tub not working. Handicap cabin 337 needs a new mattress on sofa sleeper. More blankets and sheets for the sofa sleeper liked the early check in. Water park was nice for the kids.

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Kelley

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cabin was cute and comfy. Outdoor pool and spa awesome with a view of the big lake.

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FRANK

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property advertises EV Charging, which is a joke. They only have (2) regular outdoor plugs to plug a fan, not an ev.

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Lu Ann

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The outdoor pool was so cold and the hot tub was not working.The indoor pool was much better. The exterior was in poor condition, chipping paint, molding unkept carpet on the stairs and walk ways. The beds are very comfortable.

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James

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No controls or in op couldn’t use the hot tub

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Donald

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location to the Star Island ferry dock. Nice water park.

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Alice

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They left trash outside of our room. There was a huge pothole puddle in the parking lot, the pools were all cloudy, and the toilet seat was broken… but otherwise the staff was great, the place is so so close to the mackinaw island ferry, it’s a perfect location and area for family and kids.

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Connie

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel staff were very friendly. The hotel was outdated and a little ran down. The water park was a nice addition, but the water was cloudy and the abundance of chemicals burned our eyes. We stayed in the hotel section, so maybe the cabins were better.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is highly inconsistent: many reports of musty odors, mold in showers, cobwebs, damp or dirty carpets, and pests, alongside occasional notes of clean rooms. Housekeeping quality appears uneven.

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Todd

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was not impressed with this property by any means. It looks like it hasn't been worked on in years. There was mold around the caulking in the shower. The bathroom fan did not work therefore causing the bathroom mirror to become extremely fogged up. The wi-fi at its best was 6 Mbps. Highly unacceptable when facility is using Spectrum internet as thier provider. If you don't care about Wi-Fi and you don't care about cleanliness then this is your place.

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Lavon

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was somewhat dirty. Floors were very sticky & gross. Outside cob webs every where mainly around the door entrance, patio furniture and in the bathroom

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Anita

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were very dirty, uncleaned, dusty, and old. They had a moldy smell to them. The shower heads were very low and had black stuff all around them. I’m going home tonight and feel like I have to shower with bleach. Felt like a 1 star motel. Way too over priced. Never again

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John

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Place was scary. Smelled terrible, mildew, etc. Carpet is dark purple so who knows what lives in that mess. Damp, small, dark, dirty. Never again.

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Wade

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The beds in the bedrooms were fine; although the light in one bedroom didn’t work and was almost hanging from the wall. The smoke detector in the other bedroom was disconnected. The pullout couch, where I slept, was very dirty, and the springs made it extremely hard to get comfortable. I cleaned the air conditioning unit- the whole place was dusty, cobwebby, and did not seem vacuumed. The floors in the bathroom were sticky. The dirt and cobwebs on the outside of the cabin were fine- I tent-camp and am not a complainer but, the dirt and cobwebs inside were not acceptable. We used the cabin only to sleep, so we worked around the inconveniences.

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MARY

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

OUR ROOM WAS FILTHY & SMELLED LIKE URINE!! We asked the staff 2 DAYS IN A ROW to clean the bathroom & they could've cared less! I was personally assured by Jamaican woman at the front desk, on Wednesday morning at 8:45 AM that this is unacceptable & would be sanitized immediately! When we returned 10 hours later, the room had not been entered at all & STILL WREAKED OF URINE! IT WAS DISGUSTING! When i went to the front desk to tell them , (YES, the SAME WOMAN!) she REFUSED TO LOOK AT ME, LET ALONE ANSWER MY QUESTION! The Jamaican guy at the front desk told me - flat out, "DON'T TALK TO ME!" &wouldn't look up from.his computer! This place is a filthy sh*thole that is run down & ran by a staff of INCOMPETENT people that do NOT care & are RUDE on top of it! With all the.places in Mackinaw City, STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!

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Claire

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled of wet dog and worse when we arrived. Window had been left open to air out prior to our arrival. Staff quickly and kindly switched us to another room, but sent cleaning staff to spray it profusely as we walked in. Minor wear and tear that could been easily repaired and wasn't, giving a careworn appearance. I stepped out of the shower to grab soap, and after stepping on the carpet with damp feet,I left BLACK footprints on the white bathmatt. Beds clean and comfortable. But I understood we were staying in a cabin, but it was just a hotel room. It was none refundable, orherwise we probably would have left, as I am allergic to dogs and try not to stay at pet friendly facilities.

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Sarah

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

They didn’t clean the cabin. We had no blinds in the kitchen. Cob webs everywhere and spiders everywhere. Carpet was so dirty. The bathroom was nasty. Just all around dirty. Could not sleep because of all the loud noises. Water park was so dirty. Windows had mildew and nasty stuff all over. Our outside lights didn’t even work. Had problems with the light inside the cabin as well. Too close to everyone. No privacy at all.

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Noshin

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cleanliness was lacking. There was literal trash underneath bed and fridge, side lamps were broken. In the window there was opened can left by previous guests which no one bothered to clean.

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wendy

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room wasn’t ready when got there @ 5:00pm. Then gave us a new room with a moldy shower curtain. Needs to be cleaned better and rooms need to be fixed

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Rooms

Units range from newer standalone cabins to dated lodge rooms; several note small layouts, thin walls, aging furnishings, limited outlets, and HVAC issues, though some find beds comfortable. Wi‑Fi and in‑room equipment can be unreliable.

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Jeff

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was clean and tidy. Just quality of furnishing was less than usual. Also limited outlets was a problem. Hot tub was adequate but tricky to get in and out of. Overall stay was good, not sure I would return.

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Elizabeth

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dated rooms.. bathroom was small, tile broken, no fan, shower was very small. Not built for 6 foot family.

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Alicia

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked a room with two queen beds, but when we got there the lady at the desk said they over booked but they were going to give us a cabin instead. The are some beautiful cabins at the front of the property so we agreed. The cabin we received was in the back. It was very small but did have a queen bed in each room (two rooms), and a living room. The only air conditioner was mounted in the wall in the living room. We ended having to set it at 60 to get it to cool the rooms. The cabin was cute but small and old. My sons bed was broken on one side to you slept at an angle. The end of our bed sloped downward. The rooms were just big enough to squeeze around the sides of the beds. We did not have towels or soap in the room, so I had to go to the desk and get some. We were missing a smoke detector. It was not very clean at all. The cost was cheap so I guess we got what we paid for.

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Julie

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cheetos on the bedroom floor upon arrival. Walls very thin. Awakened multiple times by cars moving right outside walls. Parking lot surrounds cabins.

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Marie

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location is the best part of this property. We stayed in the hotel part not the cabins. The room is in rough shape. The door to the outside gaps and you can see outside when it is closed, which is better than the bathroom door that doesn't close at all. The amenities listed a microwave which our room did not have, when I asked I was told that only the cabins have microwaves. In addition there was makeup on one of the bed pillows, the others seemed clean so we just didn't use that one. My kids did enjoy the water park passes.

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Courtney

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A/c could have been better. There was only one in the living area and the bedrooms were constantly super hot during the night. The only other thing is the cobwebs and dust inside.

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Michael A

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was cute but the bed was like a rock and we didn't get much sleep. When the heat/AC turned on, it shook the room and woke us up.

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Sean

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Bed seemed like a full sized bed over a queen, air conditioner was finicky and needed to be restarted every hour. TV was almost broke. Water temperature at pool was cold

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Angela

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was dated. The air conditioner and lights were very, very dusty. Mini fridge condenser was frozen over so it didn’t work well. Beds were really comfortable. We had great water pressure in the shower and very hot water. Having the patio chairs out front was nice.

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Rhonda

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were in a double cabin with a connecting door. Walls are very thin and we could hear everything from the people on the other side

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Service

Staff experiences vary widely, from friendly and accommodating to dismissive or rude, with slow responses to maintenance requests. Multiple guests were surprised to receive a lodge room instead of a cabin.

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Vince

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a little hiccup, but the issue was rectified in a timely manner. Super friendly people.

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Brendan

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place for a reasonable price! Staff was amazing!

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Aaron

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, enjoyed our stay. Loved the cabins for larger families and that the water park had unlimited availability for guests (during the hours posted).The staff was friendly and accommodating when requested pillow and blanket for pullout couch. The cleanliness of the cabins needs to be improved: partially empty water bottle found on floor in kitchen, used makeup wipes left behind in bathroom drawer, pacifier found on floor under bed. The pullout couch was bent, broken and uncomfortable and one of the televisions didn’t work. Neither was upsetting to the children (thought it was fun that the couch bed tipped down on the ends and popped up in the middle). Safety concern with the water sanitation of the pools and hot tubs. High chlorine smell but pools/hot tubs needed “shock” treatment. Water in both indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs was cloudy and unable to see the bottom of the pools/hot tubs, which could be an issue for visualizing a struggling swimmer under water

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Liz

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was really old and the bathroom has mold

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Joe

7 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had multiple things not working - Internet and cable TV, refrigerator and porch light. Called front desk multiple times and was promised service that never came. Talked to Manager who rudely and sarcastically said “sorry, have a nice day.” Staff absolutely rude, didn’t care are offensive. The room was the size of a closet with nowhere to sit or move around. Many things did not work and was filthy!

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Mike

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The honeymoon jacuzzi room was ok. There was room for more cleanliness and air that worked better. The raccoon that was in the ceiling was a little funny but kept us up all night. We moved to the actual cabin and were very happy and wish we had got that from the start. Very roomy and all around amazing. The staff was super friendly and willing to help you. They were super amazing and very happy. You don’t get that kind of kindness these days and it was nice. You can walk to almost everything as well as the beach across the street with fore pits and chairs is awesome! Will definitely return and get the cabin again

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Kathy

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We really liked the staff! Meg at the front desk was so kind and helpful! They let us check in 2 hours early. The tv wasn't hooked up so when she sent someone to fix it he was also kind and courteous. There wasn't a microwave and the door to the room was so hard to open that I had to push it open with my whole body. It was very clean and within walking distance to all the stores ,,dining and water! I would recommend this place. The price was very reasonable! Plus we had access to the indoor Waterpark at no extra charge. We will be going back next year.

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MARY

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

OUR ROOM WAS FILTHY & SMELLED LIKE URINE!! We asked the staff 2 DAYS IN A ROW to clean the bathroom & they could've cared less! I was personally assured by Jamaican woman at the front desk, on Wednesday morning at 8:45 AM that this is unacceptable & would be sanitized immediately! When we returned 10 hours later, the room had not been entered at all & STILL WREAKED OF URINE! IT WAS DISGUSTING! When i went to the front desk to tell them , (YES, the SAME WOMAN!) she REFUSED TO LOOK AT ME, LET ALONE ANSWER MY QUESTION! The Jamaican guy at the front desk told me - flat out, "DON'T TALK TO ME!" &wouldn't look up from.his computer! This place is a filthy sh*thole that is run down & ran by a staff of INCOMPETENT people that do NOT care & are RUDE on top of it! With all the.places in Mackinaw City, STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!

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James

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk service was a little rude and when checking in we thought we rented cabins offline and it was not the cabins so online when ordering room service this it is misled and also we need to fix things in the water park things are broken and staff does not fix them for you

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Nelka

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service was wonderful, check in easy, very understanding and accommadating to my situation.would definitely repeat stay. Had a great experience. Wonderful stay cant say enough. They saved my overnite.

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Location

Consistently praised location within easy walking distance of ferry docks, shops, dining, and attractions. A convenient base for exploring Mackinaw City.

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Nancy

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were staying to walk the bridge. It was great for that. Easy walking distance to the bridge and all of the downtown attractions.

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Phyllis

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a wonderful place to stay.. close to everything, clean and roomy.. will stay here again

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Jenna

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s susper close to all the shops in mackinaw city and close to the docks for the ferry’s if you go to the island.

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Adriana

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute log cabins, great location

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Edgar

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable cabin, even with so many others nearby it felt very private. Desk staff were all great! Across the street from the ferry and convenient to several dining options.

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James

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Close to the water & shopping.

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Ray

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location is excellent and within walking distance to shopping

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Larry

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, across the street from ferry over to Mackinaw Island and walking distance to restaurants and shops.

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Tina

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The cabins are in a perfect central location and offer a friendly staff. Our cabin was clean AND the AC worked beautifully. I would definitely stay here again.

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Susan L.

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean rooms, needed a couple more syuffed chairs and maybe a larger tv. It was convenient to the ferry to Mackinac and the trip to downtown.

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Dining

No on‑site breakfast is commonly noted; some guests received coupons or recommendations for nearby options, with mixed impressions of value. On‑site dining beyond that is not described.

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Mark

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay. Our room was very clean, the bed was comfy and most important to me, the staff were friendly and treated you with kindness. I will definitely stay there again. The only thing our room didn't have was a microwave but they do have one in the lobby.

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Nicole

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved that everything was walkable from this cabin. We basically parked on arrival and didn’t have to drive until check out. The cabin itself could’ve used some updating, but had everything we needed so no sense in complaining. We didn’t use either pool area, but it was nice to have both indoor and outdoor options. The cabins advertised breakfast, however, we didn’t partake.

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Courtney

5 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The pool & hot tub had too much chlorine in it. Extend breakfast hours to 11.

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Jayme

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall, the cabin was clean. And very well kept. The outside had lots of spiders. A couple of the outlets didn’t work & the water pressure was awful. The tub was big enough for 3 people. The water park was nice for the kids. The beach is actual in front of another hotel but less than 5 minute walk. We walked to all the stores and food. Lots of stuff to do near the cabin. Def worth checking out and staying there. But they don’t offer breakfast & give you a coupon for this breakfast Buffett down the road & that is NOT worth it. It cost $84 for two adults & two children. We had some eggs, a couple pancakes, fruit bowls, & two coffees. Better food places a little further down. The ferry was nice, & close. The hotel offers discount tickets. The staff at the cabin was incredibly friendly & helpful. It’s in a quiet area. You can still see the water from our porch.

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Laurie

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

They don't have breakfast so to bring your own would be nice to have a microwave they did not had to go to the office and use the one in there. Also there were no washer and dryer had to use at another hotel which they let the customers do. Other wise it was nice cute inside

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Kathy

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We really liked the staff! Meg at the front desk was so kind and helpful! They let us check in 2 hours early. The tv wasn't hooked up so when she sent someone to fix it he was also kind and courteous. There wasn't a microwave and the door to the room was so hard to open that I had to push it open with my whole body. It was very clean and within walking distance to all the stores ,,dining and water! I would recommend this place. The price was very reasonable! Plus we had access to the indoor Waterpark at no extra charge. We will be going back next year.

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susan

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I rented a family cabin. There was a king size bed and the large loft, pull out bed in the sofa in the living room with a large TV and cable. Very good size refrigerator and freezer, microwave, double sink, bedroom with queen bed t.v., and one bathroom with stand up shower on main floor. Coffee was provided in the room also in the lobby complimentary. Low dog fee of $25 per stay. Make sure to bring any cookware, silverware/plastic ware, plates and cups. Public beach right across the street. The Arnold ferry is right across the street just walk right over. You can buy discounted fery tickets in the lobby. The pool outside stayed open late. There's a large water park on premises that's complimentary to guests. Mackinac City is very walkable. Everyone was very pleasant. Many gift shops, and restaurants to choose from. The public areas are very dog friendly, as are some stores and the Dixie saloon was very dog friendly. They have a large menu and seating outside if you have a dog with you.

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Basic Chalet, 1 Queen Bed (Courtyard View)

Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium Cabin

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Senior Cabin, Accessible

Comfort Chalet, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard View)

Family Cabin

Honeymoon Single Room

Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

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