[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # UP LIVING on Big Manistique Lake at its finest Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57950000/57945300/57945251/c34ca223.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57950000/57945300/57945251/1f14bf58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57950000/57945300/57945251/63acfd81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57950000/57945300/57945251/ee5a11de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57950000/57945300/57945251/5540f560.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a secluded log home on Big Manistique Lake in Curtis, Michigan. With nearly two acres of private property and 200 feet of lakefront, this beautiful home offers a large living/dining area and full kitchen. Explore the outdoors with nearby access to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Seney Trail Head or stay indoors for rainy day fun with foosball table, ping pong table, TV and DVD player in the garage loft. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### UP LIVING on Big Manistique Lake at its finest You will find a beautiful log home with 200 feet of private, gorgeous lakefront on Big Manistique Lake in Curtis, Michigan. For the 2025 we’ve added HighSpeed Internet, new aluminum dock, and new barbecue. The hard wire internet is perfect for zoom calls and live streaming. The home offers a large living/dining area, full kitchen, 3 bedrooms, loft, 2 full bathrooms, and mudroom with laundry. With nearly two acres, this home offers unusual privacy. There is a newly built 30' by 32' separate garage. It's ideal for housing a camper, boat/jet ski, snowmobiles and other vacationing equipment. The loft in the garage has foosball table, ping pong table, TV and DVD player for rainy day entertainment. Big Manistique Lake is the largest of three lakes in a chain. It's an all-sports lake that provides over 10,000 acres for fishing and boating/jet skiing. There is convenient public access on all three lakes. There are dozens of other smaller lake and rivers to be explored. Many offer public access. We are 1.5 miles north of Curtis; it’s a perfect central UP location. The trail head is near by and a perfect launching pad for exploring Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Tahquamenon Falls, Kitch-iti-kipi, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior and Sault Ste. Marie Locks. UP LIVING offers four amazing seasons. Autumn is highlighted by color tours, hunting and Great Lakes fishing. Winter offers heavy snow and a super well maintained snowmobile trail system. You can easily ride from the cabin to the trail heads at Seney, Curtis or Newberry. Spring fishing on Big Manistique Lake is known for small mouth bass and walleye. Perch fishing is super year round. Northern pike and other species are readily caught. Summer brings a plethora of action! Plenty to keep you busy for days! Growing up in the Manistique Lakes community, we'd be happy to help you plan your summer adventure. For more info about seasonal attractions in Curtis visit www.curtischamber.com ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Any evidence of smoking will be $250 fee. ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a hospital - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Foosball table - Table tennis - Water sports equipment - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating 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: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99990000/99983200/99983122/421c840a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakehouse Dream, on Big Manistique Lake Germfask/Curtis Mich.Centrally located. 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Please turn the heat down to 60 degrees when you leave Please hang all towels up before leaving. Leave slept in beds unmade. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed Please completely clean up after party. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Any evidence of smoking will be $250 fee. ## 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 Parties and events are allowed on site Note from host: Please completely clean up after party. 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property UP Living on Big Manistique Lake at its Finest Curtis ## 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%7C46.21763%2C-85.73151&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wbKM8EKCTNsF8khDgP7Xm1l_RnM=) Curtis, MI #### What's nearby - South Manistique Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km - East Lake - 21 min drive - 19.6 km - Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 26 min drive - 25.9 km - Millecoquins Point - 36 min drive - 46.3 km - Oswald's Bear Ranch - 53 min drive - 57.2 km #### Restaurants - ‪Tally Ho - ‬3 min drive - ‪B-Grand Coffee Bar & Cafe - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Shipwreck Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Chamberlain Ole Forest Inn - ‬5 min walk - ‪Stamper's Northern Lakes Restaurant - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is UP LIVING on Big Manistique Lake at its finest pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at UP LIVING on Big Manistique Lake at its finest? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at UP LIVING on Big Manistique Lake at its finest? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is UP LIVING on Big Manistique Lake at its finest located? > This family-friendly Curtis vacation home is located on the waterfront, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from South Manistique Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mitten Lake and Stuart Lake. 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