Awesome spot in Bitely if youâre looking for peace and quiet. No neighbors to speak of and a great little beach for the dogs. Very clean and well stocked with all the necessities. We enjoyed our stay and will be back again sometime!
We wanted a place to say where all our kids could do what they loved. This place nailed it, fishing for our teen, swimming for the younger kids and a boat for the paddle family to enjoy. Plenty of room for our family of 7. If we had more time we would have definitely used the fire pit for sâmores.
Awesome fishing! Property was super clean the beds were comfortable host are very responsive our kids used the kayak and paddleboat! We had smores by the fire had a grill on site but we didnt use it this time would love to be back again.
The Red Star Cottage did not disappoint. Great spot for a small group of friends looking to get away from the city noise. The lake was great for our dog to swim and play and the paddle boat and row boat were out too. Pre season, so it was too chilly for us humans to swim. But lake was clean and sandy bottom! We had a bonfire with sâmores, grilled on the deck, and sat out under the stars. The cottage came with everything you would need. Only feedback would be more Tupperware to use for leftovers. Also the tap water was extremely rusty, however they have a filter for drinking purposes. Bathroom toilets were all rust stained pretty bad, but it didnât bother us. Another positive was a super easy checkout process! Just clean up after yourself and the house cleaner handles most of the rest including laundry. Loved that. Will definitely come back. The little town of Bitely was interesting to check out too.
We were very pleased with everything. It was clean and ready for us. We didn't have great weather but appreciated the availability of kayaks and boats. The kitchen was stocked with dishes and all we needed to look with. We did not use bbq grill but it looked clean. Firepit was perfect. Showers and tub were clean and hot water worked great. Local store was close and fair priced but there is a dollar general not too far away.
The furniture was cheap and uncomfortable and some of it was literally falling apart. There was a poker chip set for guests to use and when i opened it up it was full of mold. We did enjoy the paddle boat though and there were lots of other fun outdoor things to do.
The location worked out great for us.
Our sons property where we're helping build a small log cabin in memory of our grandson
was closer for us to drive back and forth.
The kitchen pans and skillets really need to be updated.
The sgl. bed bdrm has a bad mattress.
Really appreciated all the extras left for us for our use.
Wouldnt hesitate to stay there again for our next trip up there from Indiana.
We had a fantastic time at the red star cabin during our stay in Bitely! The beach was great and shaded which was perfect for the kids. The lake was amazing, great swimming. The cabin had everything we needed and was in nice shape. We cpuld also walk to the small grocery store which had ice cream and essentials. Overall great stay and would recommend to families.
Had a great time. Loved having kayaks available. Great small no wake lake. Indoor area was great. Outdoor areas could use a good power washing (yes I know it's outside) but overall ok. Still had a great time and would stay again.
We loved this cottage on a beautiful llake. Tons of privacy. Sandy beach for swimming and enjoyed the paddle boat, kayaks, raft and great fishing! We enjoyed our stay and would like to do it again next year.
The listing was as advertised super clean. Relaxing and fun . Fished right off the dock! Took paddle boat out once. Had steaks and corn on the cob on the gril! Josh was very responsive! Definitely reccomend this spot for a fun stay! Also everything was labled for convenience!
Josh helped my brothers and a couple friends get away up north for some golfing and fishing, and we could not be happier with our stay. Joshâs house was the perfect size for our group of 7. The yard, patio, and deck make the space feel very intentional and open. The lake, and amenities tied to the property, give you a couple days worth of activities. We never felt cramped, and never ran out of things to do. The town of Bitely has a grocery, church, and gas station as well, and youâre within driving distance to Baldwin, Big Rapids, and even Silver Lake Sand Dunes. This is THE spot in this area of Michigan. Book it now before it fills up! We will be back multiple times this year :)
The property was easy to find and on a nice lake. Even had a family of swans! There were kayaks and boats available but the life vests were old. The chain detached from the paddle boat and stranded family in the middle of the lake for a little while but were able to be saved. I was however not pleased with the condition of the cooking items available and the smaller shower was unclean and moldy. Both bathroom sinks also need to be unplugged, they are clogged. We did have a good time and would keep this property in mind for future trips. Thank you.
We enjoyed our stay. It was so peaceful. Nice little home away from home. Cabin is so cute and welcoming! We cooked outside on the grill... the grill is in rough rough shape and really should be replaced though. ;) Overall, it was worth it!!
It was a great stay. Few things were little rough like the awning. Very green. Not in great shape. Rusty water not used to it taking a shower with that water is not the best. Overall nice stay