With a stay at this vacation home in Bitely, you'll be on a river, just a 1-minute walk from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 11 minutes by foot from Big Star Lake. .This vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Lake Township Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Honeymoon Lake.
Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Big Star Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Cecilia Lake - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
Basford Lake - 11 min drive - 6.8 km
Shrine of the Pines - 19 min drive - 15.4 km
Restaurants
Mel's On The Lake - 11 min drive
Ruby Creek Tavern - 16 min drive
River City Inn - 15 min drive
Odd Fellow & Rebecca Camp - 15 min drive
Big Star Lake Inn - 13 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Our Happy Place
Inviting, easy access, fully furnished, 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. Located near Baldwin, across from Manistee Forest. Big Star Lake private (association) Bayak beach 5 minute drive. Public boat launch 1.5 miles away. Ride right from the cabin to ORV & snowmobile trails. Fish or float the Pier Marquette or visit the nearby golf course. Hammock, play cornhole, or picnic outside on the huge lot or the large deck. Cap off your day enjoying the firepit, smores under the stars. Perfect getaway cabin for play and relaxation surrounded by nature.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
MIKE STAAL
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a rural location
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Golf
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Water skiing 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 950 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Our Happy Place Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ben P.
11 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Ben P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy K.
13 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for our family gathering.
Amy K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stacey S.
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This house was so nice! They thought of EVERYTHING to make us feel like we were at home. SUPER clean, well supplied, nice quiet location and so many unexpected extras! Five stars from me!
Stacey S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica C.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls family weekend
The house was perfect for our needs! The living area was spacious and clean and we were thankful for the air mattresses! The beach is a further walk than the listing led us to believe but The fire pit and yard games provided hours of fun! Thanks for having us!
Jessica C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eric H.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Biker weekend
A bit remote but extremely peaceful
Eric H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tina W.
24 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
The lodging was great - we had more than enough space and loved the fire pit. Easy reservation process and the hosts were in contact with updates.
Great rental. Owner was awesome with communications.
Very comfortable, great location and nice neighbors.
Bill N.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alison N.
4 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
The Happy Place
Couldn’t be easier. Convenient to the fishing. Very clean and maintained.
Alison N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
debbie p.
3 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice rental
House was clean and well appointed. Really enjoyed the deck and fire pit! Great rental!
debbie p.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Laura B.
28 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Girlfriends Getaway
Myself and three friends had a great time. We’re familiar with the area, so that made getting around much easier. Great property! Enjoyed the fire pit at night!
Laura B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Joe R.
20 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
happy place
property was great very much enjoyed the fire pit . we didn't find the corn hole game until the day we left. would have loved to play. we did play ladder ball. screens on the windows would have been nice. cabin was warm. The cabin is very clean and cute.