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The Red Door Cottage on Big Star Lake, Sleeps 8!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Baldwin, MI
  • Place, Big Star Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
  • Place, Lake Township Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Red Door Cottage on Big Star Lake, Sleeps 8!

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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Huron-Manistee National Forest. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Big Star Lake
As a guest of The Red Door Cottage on Big Star Lake, Sleeps 8!, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Baldwin
1205-226404
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Baldwin

The Red Door Cottage on Big Star Lake, Sleeps 8! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House Beautiful Lake

The Red Door Cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry L., Beachwood

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and super clean.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kayaking & Boating from the Red Door Cottage

We enjoyed kayaking early in the day & boating in the heat of the day. We indulged the bayou experience seeing eagles, herons and river otters & more. It was awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calista Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at Red Door Cottage!

Beautiful cottage, spotlessly maintained! 100% as described. Beautiful view of "the bayou" with the fall colors. 2 pair of binoculars available for bird watching was a great perk! We watched a snowy egret AND a bald eagle fishing in the waters...awesome! Only downside was lots of Canadian geese AND tons of their droppings down by the dock and fire ring which made us stay up closer to the house or our dog would have been rolling in it evey day. Hey, nature is nature! They were fun to watch coming in for landings in the bayou!! Highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

On the bayou

This is an amazing property. Big deck,big yard,nice dock and patio by the water enjoyed our stay. though th
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday weekend

Great location and a beautiful house to celebrate the holiday weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Great place for families! Great communication with the owner! Highly recommend for a long weekend getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay. If we return to Baldwin, we would stay there again. The house is equipped with everything you will need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Red door

Beautiful place only problem is operating the tv
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott O., Elmhurst, illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Getaway

We really enjoyed our week. GPS is correct for this location. Plenty of parking. Very nice house, great condition and very clean. House is stocked well with supplies and kitchen necessities. Great having a washer and dryer. Very nice view of the bayou. Lots of wildlife viewing, especially Canadian Geese which love the lawn, so watch your step. Nice dock for your boat, but take caution on the bayou, it’s very a shallow. Once you get out to the main lake, it’s very nice and plenty of depth. If you like to golf, there is a very nice golf course about 5 minutes away, which they serve breakfast too. You’ll be happy with your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful setting

We had our kids and grands there for a summer get together. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The lake is beautiful and peaceful. Saw a bald eagle fly right over the dock carrying a fish. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kari K.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July Cottage time

The cottage was a lovely spot on the gulch. Pictures are very accurate. We very must enjoyed are stay. Only negative was the amount of dog hair on the furniture- hard for my children with allergies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic relaxing getaway

The cabin is exceptionally clean and well appointed. We were definitely not left wanting regarding cooking, dining and cleaning supplies. Great thoughtful touches such as kayaks, canoes, cornhole, games, books, bluetooth speakers and Smart TVs with Roku guest mode. The location is stuck back in the marshy area of the lake, which may not be ideal for everyone, but there is a dock and you can get a boat in there, so it’s only a short little troll out to the big lake. Not a big deal at all and it ensures a nice quiet experience away from all the lake traffic. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ryan k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place, would stay again.

We had a wonderful stay, couldn’t have asked for more. Great location, and everything we could have ever needed in one spot. The back channel was peaceful and quite. Not ideal swimming conditions, but easy access to lake, and location to boat launch. Two full sized bathrooms were a pleasant surprise. Already planning a trip for a return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great relaxing property!

Beautiful house nestled in quiet area of lake. Loved how dog friendly as well. We sat outside and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, watched birds, and enjoyed northern Michigan. The kayaks were clean and fun to use around the lake area. Yard games a bonus as well! Would definitely recommend house and we plan to stay again. Easy drive to Ludington and Silver Lake which we also did while staying for long weekend. Thanks for a great weekend of family memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becca K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Trip 2023

We had an amazing time! Place was very clean, fully stocked kitchen utensils & supplies. Owners were very responsive when we had questions and they had a full book detailing everything about the place and surrounding area. Beautiful location over looking lake wet lands. Kids had a blast fishing right off the dock catching little fish left and right. We brought a boat and used the dock and bigger part of the lake for tubing and swimming. I grew up coming to this lake and it’s been many years since I have been back. Brought back a lot of great memories that we were able to pass to our kids. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Leah M.

Family trip

We had some difficulty on the first night but ended up having a good stay. On the first night the AC wasn’t working. It was corrected the next day but the first night was rough. The pull out hadn’t been cleaned in a while it was incredibly dusty so we were short a bed. The kitchen was well stocked and so were the games.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

We really enjoyed staying at this house. Plenty of space in the house and yard. Staying on the bayou was a pretty cool experience too. We docked a pontoon that we had rented and didn't have any issues getting in and out. We even enjoyed a concert on the lake! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vera H., Sylvania, Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake vacation

House was great with everything you need. Very quiet and private. We enjoyed boating on the lake and kayaking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Great place to stay-Very clean and the kitchen was very well stocked.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lakeside Retreat

A wonderful house just off Big Star Lake. Great amenities, clean house, really appreciate the kayaks that were available. Fantastic place to stay, and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

brett d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Fall Getaway

We had a great time at the red door cottage. Plenty of room for our group and every thing we needed to be comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful lakeside cottage

The cottage was very clean, comfortable and well stocked. We enjoyed sitting by the fireplace on the chilly, rainy nights. Great outdoor areas by the lake.. unfortunately we didn’t get to enjoy them much with the rain. Would definitely stay again and recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022