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What to expect
Cabin
8 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
No pets
Potable water available
Showers available
Cooking equipment present
Picnic table present
Pack it out
No wifi
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 4:00 PM
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 2 nights
Accepts bookings: 9 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
During your trip
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Lodging
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Mackinaw Straights Cabins
95%
(101)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Showers
Picnic table
Reviews
95% Recommend101 ratings · 79 reviews
Mixed feelings
· June 2026
Group trip ·
Mackinaw Straights Cabins
This was our 3rd year here. We love the little cabins and the view absolutely can not be beat, but this year one of the microwaves did not work. It shot flames instead and the hot water tanks definitely needed a flushing. The hot water smelled pretty rank. All things aside, we will almost surely be back again.
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Heidi F.
2 reviews
A beautiful and underrated property on the shores of Lake Michigan. The cabins offer hot showers, heat and dry comfort. Sparse but more than enough for a camping trip. The beach and surrounding area is the gem of the north. Worth every bit of the drive. There are two cabins for each rental which isn't clear in the listing but a welcome surprise!
Pat C.
10 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
With kids ·
Mackinaw Straights Cabins
We love this place. The cabins right on your own little piece of beach is perfect. Our kids love spending a day just throwing rocks into the lake and swimming.
It's close to Mackinaw City and the bridge for a day trip to the UP.
This is our second year coming
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Tiffany B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Had the best time reconnecting with friends here and plan to come back next summer. The cabins were clean and the grass on the property was luscious and great for pitching our tent. Kind of close to neighbors but still private enough to not bother each other. We liked that it was close enough to a small trading post that had all the supplies and drinks we needed.
Lindsey A.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
We are absolutely in love with the views from the beach. We've stayed twice now and will be back again next year for sure.
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Heidi F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Nice lake view for watching freighters and the bridge. Rocky beach not the best for swimming. Provided two types of firepits and wood. Cabins were dated but very nice.
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Brenda W.
1 year on Hipcamp
We enjoyed 3 nights over Memorial Day weekend, simple cabin set up - appreciated the bathroom and small kitchen area… (normally tent camp) Queen and twin bed in each cabin as well. The beach was wonderful for rock hunting, we saw a bald eagle swoop down while eating breakfast out there too! Close to the bridge - great starting point for a UP and/or Mackinac Island day trip!
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Gina L.
3 reviews
Very nice and private campsite. Cute little cabins with an amazing view! We come here as a family every year and we always book this same site. Highly recommend! It is also only 20 minutes from Mackinaw City which is an added bonus for the kids.
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Sarah S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
The setting and the views were priceless and made the trip memorable. We would go again in a moment.
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Patrick L.
1 year on Hipcamp
It was a nice simple place to sleep after long days of traveling all the Beaches in the area:) We definitely would stay again
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Jessica W.
8 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
With kids ·
Mackinaw Straights Cabins
This was perfect for our family of 6! We only stayed for 2 nights and are always planning to come back for longer! We expected another bed but we made it work and would not let that hinder us from renting again! Totally worth the price!
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Rochelle A.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Group trip ·
Mackinaw Straights Cabins
It was everything we had hoped for and more! There was water for swimming, rocks for picking, cozy cabins for sleeping, and views to go on forever.
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Heidi F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
With kids ·
Mackinaw Straights Cabins
The view you wake up to every morning is worth hundreds more!! Just don't tell them that lol.
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Joslin C.
4 reviews
Great views, Lake Michigan warmer in shallow bay. Water shoes a must for the rocky bottom. Mackinaw City nearby for concerts, restaurants and shopping, as well as other sandy beaches.
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Suzanne W.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
Group trip ·
Mackinaw Straights Cabins
Rustic cabins, but I appreciated the bathrooms! Great location. We even saw the northern lights!
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Becca L.
2 years on Hipcamp
What a beautiful place! We loved skipping rocks and sitting by the fire listening to the waves. There was a little trading post 4 miles away that we were able to buy the things we forgot to pack. We went to Mackinac Island, went to the Sand Dunes, Dark Park, and more- this was the perfect secluded cabin close to all sorts of options! I would definitely stay again!
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Kim M.
2 years on Hipcamp
Location, location, location! A little cabin(s) located right on Lake Michigan! This is a great place for the whole family. We have ages 3mo- 60. There is beautiful sunrises right over the Mackinaw bridge! There is rock hunting, campfires(wood provided) , splashing/swimming , stargazing enough yard for the kids to run around, a hammock to relax in , hiking , biking and Mackinaw is only 20 minutes away.
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Jordan S.
3 reviews
Cute little cabin. Had a lot of fun. Easy to find. Beautiful beach & view of Mac Bridge.
Raven S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2023
We absolutely loved the property and the amazing view! The water was perfect and having a fire next to the beach every night was so fun!
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Kara H.
4 years on Hipcamp
We absolutely love it here and come back every year!! The location is perfect!! The peaceful environment is a much needed break from city life!! And the view!! You can't get any better than this place. We are already counting down the days until next year's trip.
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Joslin C.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2023
Group trip ·
Mackinaw Straights Cabins
Great location, awesome firepit area, nice beach, and ample parking. Overall very good value.
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Jon A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2023
The cabins are great. This is the 2nd time renting them. A screen tent is always good to bring. Water shoes are a must. The lake is rocky but nice farther out. The grounds are always kept up nice.
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Willam M.
4 years on Hipcamp
Just make sure you get the correct keycode and check it. Maybe a phone number that can contact a human instead of an answering machine to nowhere. Given the wrong code on Monday, then given another wrong code by phone about 4pm on check in day on Tuedsay, drove to site. Wrong code again. Called to get correct number, got the answering machine(Director) . No reply until Wednesday around noon. Nice hours Doug, Slept in car. Finally got a number to call from a park ranger and talked to Kathleen.
She did not have the correct code and we were having poor reception, but she messages us quickly withe the correct code. Thank you, Kathleen.
Other than that slight inconvenience, three days and two sore backs for the price of four days, a great stay.
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Fred P.
3 years on Hipcamp
Another too-short stay. Recent improvements to the cabin are appreciated.
Laura Q.
5 reviews
Recommends
· May 2023
Group trip ·
Mackinaw Straights Cabins
Nice spot with a nice beach and a great view of the bridge! Cabins are basic but everything you need is there. Fire pits and firewood was available and a grill for cooking on them as well. There's a little general store down the road for supplies and you're not too far from Mackinaw city and some nice beaches, dunes, and motorcycle roads.
Chris K.
10 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2023
Group trip ·
Mackinaw Straights Cabins
I’ve stayed here a few times and would recommend this place to anyone. Great view of the lake and a awesome place to stay.
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Edward O.
2 reviews
Cabin location is spectacular! Beautiful view of Lake Michigan and the Mackinaw bridge from the beach. The cabins need some attention but for the cost per night, you won’t find a better location along the Straits. Wilderness State Park, Mackinaw, Headlands Dark Sky Park, a lighthouse and multiple other sights are close by. Or go right outside your front door and enjoy the lake and beach.
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E M.
2 reviews
It was a very sad experience for me beautiful scenery that was the best part. Unfortunately, the one cabin had no heat at all and we were in the 40’s the cabins were absolutely filthy for someone to charge a $15 cleaning fee. You would think that they would actually clean the cabin.
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Valorie G.
3 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· October 2022
Group trip ·
Mackinaw Straights Cabins
Not the cleanest and the cabin is put together as basically as possible. Amenities are lack luster if present at all, but the heat does run well and keeps the cabin warm. Bed fairly sleep-able. View of the bridge is pretty great, we saw the northern lights our second night here.
Dylan E.
2 reviews
The Location and grounds are amazing! Beyond our expectations! My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary to visit the island. The cabins have so much potential but could use a deep cleaning. Basic amenities but comfortable nonetheless the beds are nice. We would love to visit with friends during warmer months & prepare a little better with some of our own cleaning products & items from home. I'd suggest bringing a small rug from home for the bathroom - a hanging toiletry bag - and kitchen items. You cannot beat the price and location!
Melanie C.
4 years on Hipcamp
Location
Carp Lake, Emmet, Michigan, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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