Title: Cozy Cottage on Big Star Lake, Minising Pointe in Baldwin, MI. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Cozy Cottage on Big Star Lake, Minising Pointe in Baldwin, MI. Cottage in Baldwin with kitchen ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101270000/101261700/101261628/8dcb668c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101270000/101261700/101261628/d18142fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101270000/101261700/101261628/5e95a5e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101270000/101261700/101261628/78e32dfc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101270000/101261700/101261628/717e4a0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Lou's Cottage in Northern Michigan, where a charming lake cottage on Big Star Lake offers relaxation and adventure. Unwind with swimming, fishing, boating or kayaking in the summer or explore nearby Pere Marquette River for fishing and Manistee National Forest for hiking and ATV trails. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Cozy Cottage on Big Star Lake, Minising Pointe in Baldwin, MI. Welcome to Lou's Cottage! 🏡 If you're looking for a cozy and relaxing getaway in Northern Michigan, consider renting our lake cottage on Big Star Lake in Baldwin. Our charming cottage sleeps up to six people (2 bedrooms, 1 pull out couch) making it perfect for families or friends. A full size kitchen & laundry room are available for your use during your stay. You also have access to the beach and we are located just a mile from the boat launch. In the summer enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, and kayaking on the beautiful Big Star Lake. 🌊🐠🚤  After a full day on the water, take a walk through the cute little neighborhood in the woods and cozy up around the fire. While in the fall & winter, you can visit the nearby Pere Marquette River for fishing and the Manistee National forrest for hunting, ATV & snowmobile trails, hiking, biking and so much more! Located just 45 mins from Ludington, 1 1/2 hrs from Traverse City and an 1 1/2 from Grand Rapids! We can't wait to host you🤎 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Kayak ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28780000/28770500/28770447/934bbfbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Couples Retreat, NEW Hot Tub 2022, ORV, Right From the Front Door Baldwin - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 172 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=28770447&PinnedHotelID=28770447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107280000/107274100/107274038/1d41628b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rare Modern 3-bedroom cabin in Baldwin Baldwin - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 7.4 Good 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=107274038&PinnedHotelID=107274038&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88100000/88095100/88095075/11e03bfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage on Big Star Lake with pontoon rental available! 2 bedroom sleeps 6 Baldwin - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=88095075&PinnedHotelID=88095075&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78640000/78631400/78631366/854fecbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Our Happy Place Baldwin - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=78631366&PinnedHotelID=78631366&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91090000/91085400/91085343/fa71804f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverfront cabin, on a secluded section of the Middle Branch, Pere Marquette Baldwin - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 54 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=91085343&PinnedHotelID=91085343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112970000/112964500/112964462/85be2c2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming cabin with indoor Pickleball court! 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Leave all used bedding and towels in the white laundry basket in the laundry room. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.829365,-85.9547&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:shpjGz_skO%3FU%3FW%40S%3FU%40U%3FS%40W%40SBU%40U%40SBUBUBS%40SBUDUBSDSBSDUDSDSDSDSFSDQFSDSFQFSFQHQFQFOHSHQFOHQHOHOHQJMHOJOHOJMJMJMJOJMJMJKJMLKJKLKLKJILKLILIJKLGNILILGLGNILELENGLENELENELENCNCLCNCNCNANALANANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40P%40L%40NBNBLBNBNBLDNDNDLDLDNFLDNFLFLFLFNHLHLFLJJHLHLJLHJJLJJJLJJLLJJLHLJNLLHLJNHLJNHNJNHNHNHNHPHPFNHRFNFPHPFPFRFPDRFRFPDRDRDRFRBRDTDRBRBRDTBTBR%40RBTBT%40RBT%40T%40R%40V%3FR%40T%40T%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FRATAT%3FRAVATARCTATCRCTATCRCRETCRCTEPETCRGRERERERGRGPERGPGRGPIPGPGPIPGNIPIPINIPILKPILKNILKNINMLKLILKLMJKLMJKJMJKJMJMHMHKJMHMHMFOHMFMFMFOFMFODMDMFODOBMDOBOBMBOBOBM%40Q%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOCMEOGMEOEMGMEOIMGMGMIOGMIKIMKMIMIKKMKMKKKMKKMKKKMKMKMKMKOKMIMKQIMKOIOIQIOIQGOIQIQGQGQIQGQGSGQESGQESGSESESESESEUCQEUCSEUCSASCUCUCSAUAUCSAUAW%3FSAU%3FUAS%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GclFycErSDkwrh6JBkV9P6Kh9VE=) Baldwin, MI #### What's nearby - Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Big Star Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Cecilia Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Basford Lake - 4 min drive - 3.2 km - Shrine of the Pines - 14 min drive - 15.1 km #### Restaurants - ‪Silver Bullet Saloon - ‬18 min drive - ‪Marquette Trails Restuarant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Mels At The Lake - ‬17 min walk - ‪Na Tah Ka - ‬6 min drive - ‪All Seasons Restaurant - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Cottage on Big Star Lake, Minising Pointe in Baldwin, MI. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage on Big Star Lake, Minising Pointe in Baldwin, MI.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage on Big Star Lake, Minising Pointe in Baldwin, MI.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cozy Cottage on Big Star Lake, Minising Pointe in Baldwin, MI. located? > Situated in Baldwin, this cottage is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Big Star Lake. Lake Township Park and Cecilia Lake are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy Cottage on Big Star Lake, Minising Pointe in Baldwin, MI. Reviews 10 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Clean and comfy. ##### Charlotte Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura L. Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was the best cottage rental experience I have ever had. The cottage is very clean and well stocked with anything you need.The owners go the extra mile for sure.We will definitely rent again. ##### Laura L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamara w. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer 2025 The host was great. Well equipped, clean, cozy cabin. Nice sandy beach with access right across the street. Grandkids enjoyed the water immensely. The porch was a nice bonus that we used a lot. The grandkids enjoyed watching the chipmunks squirrels raccoons and the birds from the porch. We even saw a red fox out behind the house. The Wi-Fi is excellent as well. 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