We're at the beginning of our second stay here and I can't say enough about how much my entire family and I love this place. These little cottages are perfect for a family stay for a week or five (I wish). It's a beautiful spot right in the middle of the Les Cheneaux Islands and you have a beautiful view of the water from inside your cottage and on the deck. There' a boat dock where you are free to keep your boat if you bring one, or you can just fish off the end like some of the little kids have been doing this week. They have a makeshift little beach area with about six plastic Adirondack chairs and I'm telling you, these kids staying here can't get enough of that sand. Right next to that area they have five kayaks ready to go- my cousins and I take full advantage of these every time we stay. Every cottage's deck has some of their own Adirondack chairs which we take from one to the other since we stay in two cottages right next to each other for the week. There's also a charcoal grill at each one which, again, we take full advantage of throughout the week. There's a fire pit off to the side of the cottages which I a great way to spend the evenings. Inside the cottages- fully stocked with dishes, towels, blankets, etc. There's free wifi and cable in each one. Plenty of outlets if you're worried about charging electronics or if you (like my mom) will be working at any point during your stay. The kitchen has a fridge, freezer, stove, oven, and microwave- so everything you could need to make any meal you desire. The owners of this place are incredible. Kirstin an Jason are two of nicest people we've met and they really care about everyone here and making sure you enjoy your stay. They live in a house right on the same property so they're almost always around. Both of them drop in periodically to make sure you're enjoying your time and that there's nothing you need from them. They own the North Coast Company in Hessel now which is an ice cream, fudge, and coffee shop inside the showroom of E.J. Mertaugh Boat Works. This was the first Chris Craft dealership in America, for those of you who enjoy boats. This part of Michigan is simply incredible. It's beautiful and quiet with plenty of outdoor activity going on. You're only a little bit away from Mackinac Island, the Soo Locks in Sault Ste Marie, and Tahquamenon Fall- all excellent day trips during your stay. I would highly recommend staying at Ford's Cottages to anyone. You jut can't go wrong here! read more

Ford's Cottages - View from the deck of our cottage - Hotels Near Me - Cedarville, Michigan

Perfect location by the water and walkable downtown. Kirsten and Jason are the perfect hosts. Kayaks can be taken out for a relaxing time on the water or rent a comfortable pontoon. Been coming to Ford's since 2014. Cable and WiFi work great. read more

Ford's Cottages - Hands down the best cottages in the area! Been coming here since 2014. - Hotels Near Me - Cedarville, Michigan

The new owners as of 2019, Rob and Carrie Ross are the 4th owners in the 35 years my family has been coming to Ford's Cottages. I can say with love and respect that we adored Jim and Cathy Carpenter who became like family to us. Ray and Kim followed in 2009. Jason and Kiersten followed a few years later. All of these owners were wonderful and interactive with us. All of that changed this year in 2019. Rob and Carrie declined to rebook us next year. The explanation was that "your group would be better suited at a larger resort." The transgressions we committed? We attempted to put up a volleyball net in the same place we had for 35 years. We were told to move it to the garage area as they didnt want it in their "backyard". That would mean a small area where the kids could trip and and be injured on the border rocks. Those same rocks are the subject of another "transgression" when my daughter pulled in too far to park next to her cabin and her tire went over one of the rocks and had to be jacked up to be removed with assistance from Rob who was thanked by several people for his help but then we were told we were ungrateful for the help and the embellishment was that she "nearly took the cabin out". Also, an excuse of "several burnouts in the driveway" was given. The driveway is all stone and on a hill. Try to figure that one out. Mystery to any of us. Also, they spoke to our children and told them they had a curfew yet never said anything to any of the adults about any curfew. Bonfires? We love them. We were told we would have wood but we didnt get any unless we went for it ourselves. Garbage removal? Non existent until you tell them your garbage is piling up next to your cabins. As we always do, we went to the office on Friday to rebook for next year. Rob took our email addresses and wasn't man enough to tell us to our faces that he would refuse to book us next year. We received emails a few days later to tell us that. When I called to get an explanation Carrie was initially very vague stating "let's just say last week didn't go very well with your group". I had to pull teeth to get any details. The above was what I was told along with "We want a nice quiet resort where people are in their cabins by 10:00 and quiet. We don't want people at the fire all night long. Your family rubbed it in our faces that youve been coming here for 35 years and didn't let us be the owners. You took over." The one and only time anyone said anything about the length of time we'd been coming was when we explained that we just assumed we could put the volleyball net where we did because we'd put it there for the last 35 years. Needless to say we have booked a new place next year. We've never had any issues prior to Rob and Carrie Ross. For 35 years. That tells me all I need to know. We will continue to make our family memories together at our new resort. That's what we do. It appears that Rob and Carrie Ross wish to turn Ford's Cottages into a glorified retirement home. Thanks for a wonderful 35 years Jim and Cathy, Ray and Kim, Jason and Kiersten!!! To Rob and Carrie - I wish you well on your new retirement home. It might help if Rob got help for his Napoleon complex though. read more

I love this place. My husband and I had the chance to take 4 nights and get away to these charming cottages. Right on lake huron. You couldn't ask for a better view from your cottages on the lake. The owners are really friendly and helpful with things to do in the area. Clean, quiet resort. Highly recommended. We are already booked for next year. Can't wait for the next 11 months to pass before we go back. :) read more

Ford's Cottages - This was my view every morning when I got up! Beautiful lake front view. - Hotels Near Me - Cedarville, Michigan