The pictures do not do this place justice. We spent 2 weeks here and loved every second. The location is a great home base for exploring everything in the upper peninsula. The upper rooms can be warm during the day but cool off fast in the evening. Not an issue as we were either outside or exploring. The Moonlight cabin is so peaceful with the windows wide open and the sound of waves coming in. The kitchen has absolutely everything needed. We had one hiccup when the cabin had not been cleaned on arrival. We contacted the owner who offer to send someone out. Luckily the people before us were not very messy so we just cleaned it up. The owner ended up refunded the cleaning fee without us asking. Thank you so much for sharing your home! We hope to come again someday!

My family and I loved staying at this cottage on Lake Michigan. It is so clean and bright, and the water is SO close. I felt like I was sitting on the beach while sitting in the living room. The Moonlight cabin is very comfortable, too.

The view was beautiful. Lake Michigan was right at the back door and we could walk the beach a good ways in both directions. We were a couple miles from the Mackinaw Bridge and within an hour’s drive of most things we wanted to do, so the location was great. We rode the ferry from St. Ignace (10 min drive) to Mackinaw Island, which was very worthwhile. The property was convenient, but also private. The house and cabin was clean and well stocked and beds were comfortable. We stayed in the cabin and it was a little chilly for a couple of nights, but with all the blankets provided, we were never cold in bed. The owner was very responsive and provides a list of everything…places to eat, things to see and everything you need to know about the house and cabin. We had a great time and would definitely go back if we ever get to Michigan again!

The view was beautiful. Lake Michigan was right at the back door and we could walk the beach a good ways in both directions. We were a couple miles from the Mackinaw Bridge and within an hour’s drive of most things we wanted to do, so the location was great. We rode the ferry from St. Ignace (10 min drive) to Mackinaw Island, which was very worthwhile. The property was convenient, but also private. The house and cabin was clean and well stocked and beds were comfortable. We stayed in the cabin and it was a little chilly for a couple of nights, but with all the blankets provided, we were never cold in bed. The owner was very responsive and provides a list of everything…places to eat, things to see and everything you need to know about the house and cabin. We had a great time and would definitely go back if we ever get to Michigan again!

I’ve rented 7 or 8 cabins over the years in Michigan to bring the family together. Mom wasn’t able to join us but I’m sure she would’ve loved this property! It was outstanding! I’ve always said we need to keep trying new cabins but I’m pretty sure I’m renting this one again! View spectacular, house outstanding. The pictures didn’t do this property justice! You will not be disappointed. The moonlight cabin was awesome but needed a built in heater! That is my only critique. Our stay was amazing! Plus I came up after the frankenmuth car show and saw something I would have loved to have seen closer. LOL! Also the past guest left us firewood so we did the same. If you need firewood go west on hwy 2 a few miles past the mystery spot and there is a place on the left with real wood that beats that crap they sell at the stores. Again this place was awesome and I plan to return again! Thanks for allowing us to experience your beautiful home.

I’ve rented 7 or 8 cabins over the years in Michigan to bring the family together. Mom wasn’t able to join us but I’m sure she would’ve loved this property! It was outstanding! I’ve always said we need to keep trying new cabins but I’m pretty sure I’m renting this one again! View spectacular, house outstanding. The pictures didn’t do this property justice! You will not be disappointed. The moonlight cabin was awesome but needed a built in heater! That is my only critique. Our stay was amazing! Plus I came up after the frankenmuth car show and saw something I would have loved to have seen closer. LOL! Also the past guest left us firewood so we did the same. If you need firewood go west on hwy 2 a few miles past the mystery spot and there is a place on the left with real wood that beats that crap they sell at the stores. Again this place was awesome and I plan to return again! Thanks for allowing us to experience your beautiful home.

It was such an amazing vacation. My grandchildren loved what they called “the lake house”. Would rent it again!

Sunset lodge was a wonderful cottage for all of the UP adventures. We enjoyed relaxing next to the lake, beautiful view! We took some day trips to Tahquamenon Falls, Mackinac Island, Pictured Rocks, and the sandy beach just a few miles away. Was a great time/vacation!

Sunset lodge was a wonderful cottage for all of the UP adventures. We enjoyed relaxing next to the lake, beautiful view! We took some day trips to Tahquamenon Falls, Mackinac Island, Pictured Rocks, and the sandy beach just a few miles away. Was a great time/vacation!

Sunset Lodge is a charming and delightful cottage with all the amenities you could hope for in a vacation getaway. It is conveniently located, and we were able to use it as a home base to do trips to Tahquamenon Falls, Pictured Rocks, Kitch-iti-kipi, Mackinac Island, and the International Dark Sky Park, in addition to some of the local attractions such as the Mystery Spot and Castle Rock. We enjoyed morning coffee on the deck and sunsets by the fire, along with great naps in Moonlight Cabin, which is an extra cabin on the property.

Sunset Lodge is a charming and delightful cottage with all the amenities you could hope for in a vacation getaway. It is conveniently located, and we were able to use it as a home base to do trips to Tahquamenon Falls, Pictured Rocks, Kitch-iti-kipi, Mackinac Island, and the International Dark Sky Park, in addition to some of the local attractions such as the Mystery Spot and Castle Rock. We enjoyed morning coffee on the deck and sunsets by the fire, along with great naps in Moonlight Cabin, which is an extra cabin on the property.

It was such an amazing vacation. My grandchildren loved what they called “the lake house”. Would rent it again!

Great time. House was great. Really liked staying on the UP side of the bridge. Moonlight house was fun.

Great time. House was great. Really liked staying on the UP side of the bridge. Moonlight house was fun.

Quiet, Clean, Relaxing! We could have used some more indoor bedrooms as there were 5 of us. We did not use the moonlight cabin as we have young children and felt uncomfortable leaving them. However we just kicked our 12 year old to the couch for the week! She didn’t mind having the whole downstairs to her self though!! We really had the best vacation!! Well worth it!

We really enjoyed our stay here! The area is gorgeous and peaceful, and the cabin was very clean. The beds were comfortable. We hung out at the cabin and the sandy dune beach just down US-2, and took day trips to Tahquamenon Falls and Mackinaw Island. We all enjoyed it and will definitely come back for future trips! Our 5 year old daughter loved finding rocks and building with them on the beach. One thing to note is the second bedroom is a loft, so it’s very bright. If you have young children, they’ll be up with the sun every day. I knew that it was a loft when I booked, I just didn’t consider the early mornings. Still, it didn’t hamper our enjoyment and we definitely would like to stay here again! It ended up being one of our favorite vacations.

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The property was everything we wanted and more. This year has been rough. We needed an escape and the Sunset Lodge delivered! My son and I loved to hangout in our "secret fort" aka the Moonlight Lodge. My hubby enjoyed rock collecting. We just had a really great time. We look forward to staying again.

The property was everything we wanted and more. This year has been rough. We needed an escape and the Sunset Lodge delivered! My son and I loved to hangout in our "secret fort" aka the Moonlight Lodge. My hubby enjoyed rock collecting. We just had a really great time. We look forward to staying again.

Sunset Lodge is even more beautiful in person. The moment we walked onto the property we said "we should have booked two weeks instead of one!". Everything is sparkling clean and comfortable, the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need, and of course the waterfront is just amazing. We spent every evening (aside from the rainy ones) watching the sunset by the campfire. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves was the perfect way to end each day.

Great location, short drive to all of the nearby attractions.

We stayed here for two weeks in July 2020, hoping to find a spot to get away to a remote spot. The location was just remote enough for us to avoid crowds but close enough to everything for us to get groceries when needed. We arrived to a very clean, bright, and cheery cottage. The main living area and kitchen had a great view of the lake and lots of light and windows to open so the breeze could come in. As stated, the house does not have A/C but with fans we stayed cool at night. There is a full bathroom on the main floor, a bedroom with a queen bed upstairs, and a loft area with two twins adjacent to the bedroom (the loft doesn't cool off at night quite as much as the bedroom but our kids still slept like rocks). The moonlight cabin is right next to the house and practically on the water (stayed cool at night without fans). We had an amazing view of the moon on the water at night from the aptly named moonlight cabin (there is a sink and a toilet in the cabin, no hot water but perfect for brushing teeth/washing up). Lake Michigan...... cold and clear and gorgeous. A family of grebes came out of the woods to the west every morning and swam around, we also had a pair of mute swans that glided by each morning. The beach area at the house is stone (unlmited supply of skipping stones) and had a great spot for a fire (you'll want shoes for swimming). Plenty of drifted debris available for kindling. The water was REALLY chilly our first week there but gradually warmed up the second week. As a native northerner, I didn't mind the chilly water. There is a great (and uncrowded) sandy beach about 15 minutes west on highway 2 where the water is a bit warmer. We were pleasantly surprised by the lack of mosquitoes and biting flies (there were some, but not like you might expect) There was one night of a mayfly hatch, which was cool to see..... What else? The new Wifi at the house was 5G (I think) and worked fabulously, making it easy to get some work done when needed. We didn't really use the cable as we hooked the TV up to our laptops via HDMI if we wanted to watch a movie on Netflix or Prime. Water for the entire house is pulled right from the lake and is delicious, no need for bottled water, and if you just read the instructions for the filter, it's easy to manage. Water pressure stays good if you don't run a sprinkler or dishwasher at the same time as the shower. Long review but this place is great and we loved our time there!

A great place to explore UP MI. We loved the proximity to the Lake.

We spent a week on the lake, and truly enjoyed the experience. Mackinac Island and many other state parks are nearby. Most restaurants did not offer carry out, so be prepared with essential groceries.

Rental was right on the water. Even closer than the pictures made it look. We enjoyed ourselves.

The property is beautiful! All your needs are covered at this house, easy location for visiting most UP must see sites!

We enjoyed the house. It was very nice. The only problem we encountered was that route 2 was detoured but unbeknownst to us it was open as far as we needed to go. We drove many miles further than necessary chasing the detour

We enjoyed our stay at sunset lodge, it was everything we had hoped for. Awesome views of the lake and freighters passing by, fires on the beach while enjoying the sunset, and the relaxing sound of waves crashing against the shore. The cottage is nicely decorated, clean and well kept. We hope to return in the future.

Sunset Lodge is very lovingly cared for and well-maintained. The decor is beautiful and the owners offer many little extras such as plenty of towels, blanket, soft sheets, comfy pillows and anything you could ever need in the kitchen. The location is fantastic and no air conditioning was not a problem even mid-July. They offer very detailed and clear instructions for the house and property including how to change the filter for the lake water filtration system. We were there at a time of high surf and it had to be done frequently (because of the sand clogging it I believe) or else we would lose all water pressure. Swimming at the house was great (water shoes neccessary) and the water was crystal clear. The moonlight cabin on the property was clean, bug-free and adorable and listening to the surf right outside the window was very relaxing. The only complaint we really had was that there was no Wifi as was listed on VRBO and although the owners said there was excellent cell service all four of us (with 3 major carriers) had very patchy service which was not strong enough to set up a hotspot. We were able to use 3G, 4G and LTE maybe half the time overall but it used up a lot of data! So if 24 hr/day communication is a must for you or you are needing it for work purposes I would look elsewhere but we took it as an opportunity to unplug some and enjoy the beautiful and secluded setting. Thank you for the fantastic week!

Great views of the lake and freighters. Relaxing.

Beautifully decorated home right on the beach. Enjoyed watching the boats and birds go by. Only drawback is no upstairs bathroom.

Very cute cottage style home. Very close to the water. Garage was not included. The only drawback to this home was one small shower. No bath on bedroom level in main house. The cabin had a half bath. We enjoyed our stay here and the kitchen was adequately supplied as was the rest of the property. Very convenient to all the activities in the St. Ignace area. Close to shops and food although not walking distance. Owner left a list of info for the area that was very helpful. Bedding was very comfortable. Would defiantly recommend this property and use again.