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Lakefront! Perfect Family Getaway for All Seasons

Living room with a modern dark-tiled fireplace, wall-mounted television, wooden vaulted ceiling, grandfather clock, and a red patterned area rug.A vaulted wood-paneled ceiling with a central ceiling fan over an A-frame wall of windows showing a snowy outdoor view.Outdoor wooden deck overlooking a large lake, featuring a dining table with red chairs, string lights, and an Adirondack chair.Exterior view of a covered dark-colored patio with seating next to a green lawn, garden bed, and stacked firewood.Exterior view of an open-air covered pavilion with seating, red stools, and hanging flower baskets alongside a grassy lawn.A striped hammock suspended between two trees overlooking a grassy yard and a dark-sided cabin with a metal roof.Outdoor wooden deck overlooking a lake with woven lounge chairs, a dining table, potted flowers, and surrounding trees.Elevated wooden deck overlooking a lake with red dining and lounge chairs surrounded by trees.Outdoor deck overlooking a calm lake, featuring four red barstools, a potted plant, and a railing.A rustic wooden sign reading The Cipriano Lake House mounted on birch logs under a metal roof near a road in autumn woods.A grassy backyard with tall trees, a hanging flower basket and wind chime in the foreground, and a house in the background.Exterior side view of a two-story home with light-colored siding, a grassy lawn, surrounding trees, and a lake visible in the background.A view from the water showing a wooden lakefront deck, stairs leading down to a floating boat dock, and dense green trees in the background.Outdoor seating area with a long patterned upholstered couch and two live-edge wood coffee tables on a concrete porch.Outdoor deck dining table with red chairs overlooking a calm lake, with two cats resting on and under the furniture.Two cats resting on a wooden outdoor deck with potted red flowers overlooking a calm lake and distant tree-lined shore.A wooden deck surrounded by trees overlooking a calm lake with waterfront houses across the water.Elevated view through pine tree branches looking over a calm lake with a swimmer wading in the water.A wooden dock on a lake viewed through trees with chairs and string lights.Elevated view through trees overlooking a calm lake with fall foliage reflected on the water and a small deck with chairs at the shoreline.Lakeside view of a shoreline with colorful autumn foliage, wooden stairs leading up a wooded bank, a dock, and boats on the water.Dining area with a decorated table, chandelier, and tall windows looking out at snow-covered trees, adjacent to a living space with a Christmas tree.Kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless appliances, a white refrigerator, wood-look flooring, and a central island with white bar stools.A built-in wooden appliance cabinet with an illuminated interior housing a microwave, toaster, and electric kettle above closed lower drawers.High-angle view of a dining area with a dark wood table and red-cushioned chairs beneath a multi-light chandelier.Dining room with a dark wood dining table, red-cushioned chairs, a floral centerpiece, and a tall display cabinet.A decorated Christmas tree with glowing lights in a living room at night in front of snow-covered windows.Bathroom with a vanity, backlit mirror, toilet, and walk-in glass shower with white subway tile.Bedroom with vaulted wood-paneled ceiling, a made bed with a patterned quilt, and decorative vintage skis mounted on the wall above a window.Loft bedroom with a bed under a sloped wood-paneled ceiling, white dressers, and a window with a blue shade.Wooden bunk bed with plaid bedding against a white wall in a bedroom with wood-look flooring.Wooden bunk bed with plaid bedding in a bedroom next to a window.Bedroom featuring two wooden bunk beds with plaid bedding over light wood-style flooring.Solid wood bunk bed with built-in ladder, storage drawers, and plaid bedding placed beside a window.A wooden outdoor deck with a dining table overlooking a calm lake at sunset.Lawn and flowerbed with hostas in the foreground looking toward a two-story home, picnic table, and tall trees.Outdoor rock fire pit with burning logs surrounded by fallen leaves, a rustic log bench, and trees overlooking a lake.View of a lake and dock at sunset seen through a stand of tall trees from a wooded path.A wooden deck and dock framed by trees overlook a calm lake reflecting a pink and orange sunset.A view through dense tall trees overlooking a calm lake with a small wooden deck visible along the shoreline.Exterior view of a multi-story cabin nestled in dense woods with lights glowing from the windows and deck at dusk.Exterior view of a multi-story cabin with a raised deck, framed by birch and pine trees in a dense forest.A glass of drink with a lemon slice resting on a dock overlooking a lake with a small boat tied nearby under a clear sky.Morning mist rising off a calm lake surrounded by autumn foliage and shoreline homes.Wooden staircase and tiered deck on a wooded hillside leading up to a house, with an overturned metal boat beneath the deck.A covered pontoon boat moored to a floating dock on a calm lake at sunrise with reflections of clouds and trees.Two kayaks resting along the sandy shoreline of a calm lake reflecting the evening cloudy sky.Front view of an aluminum rowboat resting on grass, painted with red and silver colors and a cartoon face with eyes and a smiling mouth.View of a lake and dock at sunset seen through a dense forest of trees.A wooden dock and covered pontoon boat sit on a calm lake reflecting a colorful sunset with wooded shores and houses in the background.A woodland path leading down toward a lake dock framed by trees under a pink and blue twilight sky.Calm lake waters reflecting vibrant autumn foliage in red, orange, and yellow along the shoreline under a clear blue sky.Exterior view of a multi-story cabin seen from a snowy hillside through tall bare trees under a clear blue sky.First-person perspective of feet propped up on a wooden railing overlooking a frozen lake and bare trees under a clear blue sky, next to a beer bottle and cap.Exterior of a beige siding house covered in thick winter snow with a wooden front porch entry.A snow-covered wooden deck with a rocking chair and an outdoor thermometer, overlooking bare trees and a frozen landscape.Deer grazing in a snow-covered yard near birch and evergreen trees, viewed through a window screen.Snow-covered outdoor seating area in the woods with benches, a chair, and tall trees overlooking a frozen body of water.Snow-covered woodland view looking out toward a frozen body of water under a bright blue sky.A wide view of a snow-covered frozen lake bordered by distant bare trees and houses under an overcast winter sky.A red and grey pop-up ice fishing shelter pitched on a snow-covered frozen lake.
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House in Mancelona, Michigan

6 guests • 2 bedrooms • 5 beds • 1 full bath
5.00
• 12 reviews
2BR/1BA Lakefront Home with Private Dock | Kayak, Fire Pit & Gas Fireplace | Starvation Lake, MI | Sleeps 6 Recently updated lakefront home on the quiet south end of Starvation Lake near Mancelona, with 120 feet of frontage, a private dock, a kayak, and a deck overlooking the water. It's a four-season Northern Michigan getaway near some of the state's best ORV and snowmobile trails. Prime location - 120 ft of private frontage on a quiet, wooded cove of Starvation Lake - No-wake hours (7:30 PM to 11 AM) keep mornings and evenings calm for swimming, kayaking, and fishing - Known for great fishing, including some of the best brown trout in the state - Close to ORV and snowmobile trails, plus cross-country skiing, ice fishing, biking, and hiking - The Hideaway Bar and Starvation Lake Store are at the north end of the lake - Manistee River 20 min, Shanty Creek 25 min, Boyne Mountain 35 min - Traverse City, Petoskey, and Charlevoix within about an hour for wineries and shopping Top amenities - 2 bedrooms, including a king bed with lake views - 1 full bathroom - Full kitchen with island, dishwasher, and all the utensils - Cozy sitting area with a gas fireplace and smart TV - Private dock with boat slip, plus a kayak - Lakeview deck with sun loungers, fire pit, and BBQ area - Covered lean-to with a large outdoor dining table, plus a flower garden - Washer and dryer, Wi-Fi, and a laptop-friendly workspace - Smart lock entry and free parking The space This recently updated home is tucked into the woods, with a deck looking out over the lake. The main floor has a full kitchen, a full bathroom, and a cozy sitting area around the gas fireplace. The king bedroom looks out over the water. Outside, the covered lean-to off the barn has a large table for family meals, even in light rain, and the flower garden catches the afternoon sun. The washer and dryer are in the basement. Good for - Couples and small families looking for a quiet lake escape - Anglers and paddlers - Snowmobilers and ORV riders - Four-season getaways for skiing, fall colors, and summer lake days
What this place offers
  • TV
  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Cooking basics
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Island
  • Wine glasses
  • Patio (uncovered)
  • Patio (covered)
Where you'll sleep
Bedroom 1
2 bunk beds (4 twins)
Upstairs Loft
1 king
Mancelona, MI, USA
About the neighborhood
Located in the scenic countryside of Mancelona, this peaceful Northern Michigan retreat offers guests a true “Up North” experience. Surrounded by forests, rolling terrain, and fresh country air, the area is perfect for travelers seeking relaxation, outdoor adventure, and four-season recreation. Just a short drive away, you’ll find charming local shops and restaurants in downtown Mancelona, along with easy access to nearby towns like Bellaire and Gaylord. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being close to the Chain of Lakes, offering boating, fishing, and swimming in the warmer months. In winter, the region transforms into a snowy playground with skiing and snowboarding at Shanty Creek Resort, along with snowmobiling trails that weave throughout Antrim County. Fall colors are spectacular, and spring and summer bring hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing opportunities throughout Northern Michigan. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend getaway, a ski trip, or a relaxing lake escape, this location provides a quiet home base with convenient access to Michigan’s top outdoor attractions.
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Getting around
This is the perfect location for anyone with ATVs and snowmobiling. Ample trails are only a short distance away. There is a little general store and bar/ restaurant (the Hideaway) at the end of Starvation Lake. The area is best explored by car, as public transportation is limited in this rural area. Having your own vehicle allows easy access to nearby lakes, ski resorts, golf courses, and charming small towns throughout Antrim County. - Approx. 15–20 minutes to Bellaire - Approx. 25–30 minutes to Gaylord - Around 1 hour to Traverse City, known for wineries, Lake Michigan beaches, and Cherry Festival events - The nearest major airport is Cherry Capital Airport The area’s scenic highways and quiet country roads make driving easy and enjoyable year-round.
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House rules
  • Check-in after 4:00 PM
  • Check-out before 10:00 AM
  • 6 guests maximum
Safety & property
  • Exterior security cameras on property
  • Carbon monoxide alarm installed
  • Fire extinguisher
Cancellation policy
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