My little kitsch-loving, retro-embracing heart was full as soon as I stepped into "The Cadillac"…read morecabin at Mackinaw Timbers. It was furnished with so many cool, thrifted knickknacks, paint-by-number paintings, out-of-print books, old games and -- the best part -- a VCR with VHS tapes! Yes, people. You, too, can curl up on the vintage leather couch and watch a VHS of 1997's hit war romance Life is Beautiful (or Rocky III or 39 Steps, or one of the other two dozen tapes available in the cabin). Everywhere we looked as we explored the cabin, there was something new to see and be delighted by. The Cadillac is the largest cabin at this vacation cabin property. It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a fully furnished kitchen with a gas range, farmhouse sink, new "vintage" refrigerator and a pour-over coffee maker with local coffee. It also has a large dining table, vintage leather couch and recliner to curl up in while watching that VHS movie of your choice. Or if you're not into old-school media, there's also Roku on the smart TV. Children will be delighted by the special kids nook that has been created just for them, which includes classic books and games, and a vintage record player with kids records. It turns out that all of the cabins, not just The Cadillac, are decorated with their own unique vintage furniture and knickknacks. There are 10 cabins on the property. Outside, guests are invited to enjoy a community fire pit and lawn games. There's also a covered shed with firewood that you can purchase for a few dollars. (You pay on the honor system by slipping some cash into a slot.) The cabins are located less than four miles away from downtown Cadillac. There is no one on site at the property, so you work with the owner via email to set up your stay. They will give you the combination to get into your cabin, and if you have any problems, they're only a phone call/text away. It was a very low-key, relaxing stay. I 100% recommend staying at Mackinaw Timbers if you want a unique lodging experience in the Cadillac area.

I had the pleasure of spending the week in the Ellie May cabin at Mackinaw Timbers. Small cabin…read morecontaining all the convinces of home. Roku flat-screen TV. WiFi. Kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, stocked coffee area along with a sink! Bed and bedding are new. Prices were comparable to the local hotels. For a simple break from a busy life, time at Mackinaw Timbers is exactly what you need. P. S. Checkout the website https://www.mackinawtimbers.com/ and book your stay today.

Easy to book and work with. Owner is very available. Recently renovated. Very clean. Highly…read morerecommend

Cute little cottages. Inexpensive and seems newly remodeled. The one room cottage was a little…read moresmall, but it has all the amenities you could want.

We booked on a whim 4 years ago and have been coming back ever since. It's the perfect place to…read morejust relax and enjoy our family. We can't wait for our trip this summer.

I've stayed at Houghton Lake several times and this is the best place I have stayed. Here's what I…read moreliked: * Nicki was an awesome host. Great communication. Very relaxed atmosphere. * We rented all 5 cottages for extended family. They were clean, the beds were very comfortable and the AC worked well. They also had smart TVs which was a plus. * We loved the common space between all of the cabins. We set things up there the first night (corn hole, tents, sand toys for the beach, extra chairs) and left them up the whole week. And there was no need to bring the above equipment because it was all provided by the resort. * The beach was large for a private resort and clean. * We rented a boat from Brian's marina for the week and were able to tie it to the dock. Very easy access for a novice boater. * The location is perfect. Restaurants and Walmart are close by. Thanks for a great vacation Nicki!

Great little get a way! Private and close to skiing! Perfect place for a couples weekend. Clean…read morelittle cabin with fireplace, kitchen, stove and HOT TUB! Will definitely be back!

spent a week last august with the old owners,. nice and simple place with family and fishing in…read moremind,...i like very much,.. dosent cost an arm and a leg,... bruce buckwinkler

The camp ground was very quiet. Lots are very clean and big. Love the trails.fishing pond is…read morewonderful to watch the kids catch and release.sad we had to leave Early .we received a call of a death in the family.But we will be back in the near future.If our favorite lot is available.5 stars from the Dubays.

Great service with a smile. Dealing with this organization was easy Peezy. Easy and easy out nice…read moresites

Clean and comfortable rooms, pet-friendly, and great customer service. Also right across the…read morestreet from one of Harrison's best family restaurants. Would highly recommend if staying in or near Harrison, Michigan!

Awesome place to stay! Very clean, neat, and great rates! Beats Airbnb!read more

This is at least my eighth year going with my family for a week in July…read more Very important for my liking is that parking is all in a side lot or across the street. That means that all the space between the cottages is a campus for safe play. The campus has horseshoes, swings, basketball, tetherball and volleyball. There are lot of sand toys, and there are rowboats and canoes. Mary and Brian take really good care of the property. They clean the beach every night and set up fire pits. Cottages are between rustic and luxury. There is a convenience store just a mile away that has a s'mores section, sandwiches and ice cream. For full supermarket you have to drive into town. We keep coming back because North Bay Landing is everything that we need and like for a family vacation.

My wife and I rented a cabin in mid-May for a long weekend and loved it! Overall we had a great…read moreexperience and would definitely recommend this place to anyone. The cabins have a great rustic feel and provide the right comforts (microwave, coffee maker, gas stove and oven, full size fridge, heat for the chilly nights) that make spending time at the lake very enjoyable. The grounds are also laid out very well with each cabin having a picnic table and charcoal grill, but with a huge common area in the middle. There's plenty of space to play frisbee, start up a volleyball game, play horseshoes, or just hang out, which was quite a change from other accommodations in the area that are stacked together so tightly. There's also plenty of options to get out and enjoy the water whether in a paddle boat or row boat, or taking advantage of the two long docks to tie up your own boat for your stay (you will need to launch from a public drop-in and motor over). We ended up taking a day trip to Sleeping Bear which is just under 2 hours away, but we also took advantage of the closer state park on other days. Plenty to door and easy to go anywhere! Overall we couldn't have been happier with our stay and will most definitely be back again!