House in Michigan
8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Your perfect getaway starts here when you step into The Red Door Cottage! This open loft style home features panoramic views of the Big Star Lake Bayou through the large two story picture windows. The Red Door Cottage is a cozy family vacation residence with a private site directly on the bayou of Big Star Lake, which is an all sports lake, offering great fishing, boating and swimming. You will have full access to the private dock for your boat as well as access to 4 standard Kayaks, 1 Tandem Kayak, and a canoe for full family fun! Lifejackets are also provided. The Cottage boasts a gourmet kitchen for those vacationers who love to cook, gorgeous wood cabinets, a dishwasher, and eat in bar seating. Accommodations for 8 guests include the Master bedroom with a luxurious king bed, the loft with additional king bed and twin bed and 3 twin beds on the lower level walkout. For your comfort, we also provide central air and WiFi with streaming. Pets are welcome! Additional fee of $100/pet will apply. 2 pet maximum, please send inquiry for more than 2 pets to secure approval prior to booking.
The Red Door Cottage provides the perfect setting for year-round activities or just relaxing and enjoying the seasonal splendor of northern Michigan. The Red Door has it all: water frontage, beautiful views, a fire pit, a gas grill, and a deck overlooking it all for relaxing at day’s end while enjoying spectacular sunsets! Sit back, relax and enjoy your time on Big Star Lake.
Nearby attractions include access points to Pere Marquette River, a world renowned trout stream and great for canoeing and kayaking, as well as a Trailhead to the North Country National Scenic Trail. The public boat launch on Big Star Lake is only a 1/4 mile away. The town of Baldwin is approximately 15 minutes away and Ludington is approximately 45 minutes away.
NOTE: The bayou frontage is not suitable for swimming but is perfect for docking your boat. However, there are lots of great swimming areas accessible by boat!
No Smoking
No Parties or Large Events
For security purpose only, there is a Blink Doorbell located on the front door of the cottage.
The Red Door Cottage provides the perfect setting for year-round activities or just relaxing and enjoying the seasonal splendor of northern Michigan. The Red Door has it all: water frontage, beautiful views, a fire pit, a gas grill, and a deck overlooking it all for relaxing at day’s end while enjoying spectacular sunsets! Sit back, relax and enjoy your time on Big Star Lake.
Nearby attractions include access points to Pere Marquette River, a world renowned trout stream and great for canoeing and kayaking, as well as a Trailhead to the North Country National Scenic Trail. The public boat launch on Big Star Lake is only a 1/4 mile away. The town of Baldwin is approximately 15 minutes away and Ludington is approximately 45 minutes away.
NOTE: The bayou frontage is not suitable for swimming but is perfect for docking your boat. However, there are lots of great swimming areas accessible by boat!
No Smoking
No Parties or Large Events
For security purpose only, there is a Blink Doorbell located on the front door of the cottage.
Amenities at The Red Door Cottage on Big Star Lake, Sleeps 8!
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Sofa bed
Towels
Hairdryer
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Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Aug 2025
The Red Door Cottage
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful experience for our family at the red door cabin. Cozy and spacious and had everything we needed to feel at home.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
Pictures are exactly what you get. Well kept and super clean. Like new house and newer gas grill. Quick trip from Bayou to lake. Water is a couple feet deep at dock but no worries to get to main lake. Soft bottom mixed with sand lake with lots of Big Fish. The lake is large and most of lake is under 15 foot deep with lots of fish cover. Everyone in group had a great time and house is easy to get to on a paved road. Zero complaints and everything met expectations. For sure great for fishing. May not catch a ton but what was caught was impressive.
5.0 / 10.0·Jan 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was cozy and inviting. We loved the views from the large windows and watching movies by the fireplace. I would recommend this house and it’s as beautiful as the pictures.
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Top rated by guests
10.0Outstanding
(43 Ratings)
"Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I ..."
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