Title: Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake Beachfront cottage for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake ![Exterior - Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake (Baldwin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69330000/69322000/69321923/c7ed1b5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake (Baldwin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69330000/69322000/69321923/58e90c0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake (Baldwin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69330000/69322000/69321923/6a3bf382.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake (Baldwin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69330000/69322000/69321923/899fe59c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake (Baldwin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69330000/69322000/69321923/76da553b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Basford Lake House offers a serene retreat in the heart of Manistee National Forest. Unwind on 100 feet of private sugar-sand beach, explore nearby trails for hiking and biking, or enjoy water activities with paddle boats and kayaks. With a massive fire pit, ping-pong table, air hockey, corn hole & horseshoes games available. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 123000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake Welcome to one of the most desirable, all-season properties on a beautiful, private lake located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest. Featuring 4 large Bedrooms & 2 Full baths. Soak up the sun on 100 feet of private, sugar-sand beach with a long dock for lake fun. Enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, ATV and snowmobile trails, world class trout streams. Paddle boats, 2 Kayaks, 2 Paddle Boards, and swim raft – Fun for the whole family! Ping-pong, Air Hockey, corn hole, horseshoes, massive fire pit, NEW grill, resort beach chairs and hammock, and tons of parking. Truly a Vacation getaway with all the comforts of home! Enjoy the best Northern Michigan has to offer with spacious & private accommodations and make life long memories at Basford Lake House. 2 Acre Private Setting in the middle of all the activities. Basford Lake - Trolling Motors Only & Big Star Lake (across the street) is All Sports. We have special deeded access to Big Star via an 8' wide easement nearby. King Bed, 2 Queen Beds, Twin over Full Bunk, Twin over Twin Bunk, & Twin Bed Provided: Some Firewood, Coffee, Detergent, Body Wash, Toilet Paper, Linens, Towels, Cable, Internet, Kayaks, Tubes, Paddleboats, etc. (Can Purchase Additional Firewood on-site with advance notice). ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoking Fines for smoking inside ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Boat - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Garden - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, DVD player, video library, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46570000/46561100/46561007/133891fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Cabin with Gorgeous Riverbend View. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Private Waterfront Basford Big Star Lake New! Private Waterfront Basford Big Star Lake ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.84097%2C-85.94419&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SgJI-opcaKSVDPVcwXeDF5Dxzm4=) Baldwin, MI #### What's nearby - Basford Lake \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Big Star Lake \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Duck Lake \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Cecilia Lake \- 3 min drive \- 1.8 km - Gifford Lake \- 3 min drive \- 1.8 km #### Restaurants - ‪876 - ‬15 min drive - ‪Marquette Trails Restuarant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive - ‪Debbie's Sportsman's Lounge - ‬22 min drive - ‪Pompeii's Pizza - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake? ### What time is check-out at Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake? ### Where is Private Waterfront - Basford & Big Star Lake located? ## Have a question? 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