Vacation rentals with a kayak in Schoolcraft County

Amazing views, great beach access, cozy house decor, peaceful atmosphere, and close to attractions that we wanted to see!

Beautiful, immaculate home. My teenage boys said we never stayed is such a beautiful place before. Wood was ready for the fire pit, kayaks had life vests and paddles ready, the neighborhood was very quiet. We really enjoyed our stay.

We had a great time here. Everything was clean, and there were a lot of amenities. We loved that it was right on the beach. Definitely a place worth coming back to!

This property is not to be missed if you want a private, peaceful getaway on a beautiful sand beach. The weather we enjoyed was perfect and the sunrises and sunsets were beyond AMAZING!! At night, the stars lit up the sky as we sat on the beach by the firepit and just relaxed while reviewing our day. There is a grocery store and some restaurants in Manistique for food, about a 12-15 minute drive. Nice central location to explore and we were able to make day trips to Pictured Rocks, Marquette, Mackinac Island, and some other local attractions. The kitchen is well stocked and appliances are new, beds are comfortable with good linens, home is very clean, downstairs is cozy, upstairs is bright and light. No AC and we did have to break out the fans in the master which gets the most sunlight, but the cool nights would cool things down again. Highly recommend and would stay again!!

This was such a beautiful place! I was scared because another review said there were mice but we didn’t see any evidence of mice, everything seemed well cleaned. The view was absolutely beautiful, being that close to the lake was amazing and we had so much fun spending time in the lake and on the beach. The house was very comfortable. My only complaint was the smell of the sink water.. which was in the description of the place so I wasn’t surprised, but washing my face was quite stinky haha overall a we had a wonderful time and will return sometime!

The Sandbox’s shoreline was stunning and the comforts of the beach house itself were perfection! The neighboring towns offered great spots for local shopping and dining, and SOOO many beautiful nature-based things to do await you! If you are at all put off by natural well water with a high iron content, buy some gallons of water to bring with you for drinking water/pets - other than that, absolute perfection (and important to note, totally outside of the control of the owners/management)!

We enjoyed our time in the north woods. Beautiful views from the decks. The house was well kept, very comfortable accommodations, and well stocked with pots/pans/utensils, as we prepared all our own meals. Did not use grill, but propane was available. Wifi met everyone's needs. Would stay again.

We stayed here for a family snowmobile weekend in February and it was exactly what we wanted. Very nice place right on the lake and close to the snowmobile trail. Close to Midway General Store and a short drive to Kitchitikipi and Munising. Loved the Knotty Pine and Up North feel of the cabin. Jacqueline was very responsive and left detailed directions and recommendations. Would highly recommend.

We had a great stay, our second in two years. We love the feeling of being out in nature and the sense of privacy. This year our “neighbors” were two bald eagles we saw on the beach every morning while watching the sun rise over Lake Michigan. Some practical things to consider: the nearest grocery store is Jack’s in Manistique. Best to stop there before you arrive, it’s more than a short drive. And, take them seriously when they tell you to arrive during daylight! I wouldn’t want my first drive down the single-track access lane to be in the dark! If I were planning to stay there in the winter, I would check with the management company first to make sure my vehicle was up to it. When we arrived we found the EV charger not working, but we contacted the management company and they worked hard to make it right in less than 24 hours, even though it was a weekend.

We can’t recommend Nicholas’s place highly enough! Other than bugs—which are just part of the UP experience—everything was FANTASTIC! (And they had a can of complimentary Deep Woods Off, for which we cannot thank them enough.) We spent time in kayaks every day, enjoyed the complimentary treats, slept well in the comfy beds, and wished we managed to keep our own home so spotless! The house is very convenient to Pictured Rocks, Kitch-iti-Kipi, and other attractions as well.

Great place right on the lake! Will definitely want to come back in the summertime. Very clean, cozy, and exactly what we were looking for in the area. We will hopefully definitely be back!

We stayed in Keith's place from 09/28 to 10/05 2024. That was our third happy return to Ostrander Lake Oasis. The house is very welcoming and well maintained. Everything is in a very good condition and views are amazing. We had great time on a property. The weather was very warm so we had some fun on a lake riding paddle bike and kayak. In the evening we sat around fire making s'mores ,telling stories and do some stargazing . In a cabin we played games (there are lots of them there) . So it is always lots to do on a property, and It is close to Munising, Sand Point (another beautiful beach) and Pictured Rocks - about 30 minutes of driving, which is very convenient. We stayed in different places in UP before we finally found Keith's property, and now we stopped looking . We found everything we need for great vacation : clean, well equipped and welcoming house, beautiful views, friendly hosts that are always very easy to reach. Thank you Keith and Patricia! Veronika & Boris.

The house was perfect for what we needed with a peaceful beautiful lake. The necessities provided was a nice little bonus.

I cannot recommend Erika's lake house in Manistique, MI enough. From the moment we booked, Erika was incredibly responsive and accommodating. The cabin itself was spotless and had all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. The highlight of our trip was definitely the kayaking on the lake. The peaceful surroundings and crystal-clear waters made for a relaxing and memorable experience. We also enjoyed spending evenings by the campfire, roasting marshmallows and stargazing. The secluded location of the cabin made it feel like we were truly getting away from it all. Overall, our stay at Erika's lake house was nothing short of perfect. We left feeling rejuvenated and grateful for the opportunity to experience such a beautiful and peaceful setting. We will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you, Erika, for a wonderful stay!

We had a great stay at Debra's place! The location was awesome being right on the beach and the views were spectacular. The cottage itself was spacious and clean, with plenty of sleeping and lounging areas. The outside deck was perfect for hanging out and dining. There is an abundance of water toys, games etc. This was one of the best equipped rentals we've stayed in. Everything we needed was there. All in all a perfect trip. 5 Stars all the way!

This place is perfect for snowmobiling. Go to end of road jump on fire road and dumps right at main trail. The cabin is super clean , warm and beds are great . Our group could not ask for more !!!

Angela and JD were fantastic to stay with! They are always available if anything is needed, and are just great people as well. They are ideal hosts, and it was a pleasure to book with them. Angie alerted us to a left behind belonging that was discovered by the cleaning crew, and coordinated with us to ensure we got it back while we were still local after check out. Our family fell in love with the grounds, vibe, and the perfect mix of classic rustic North Woods aesthetics with perfectly appointed modern updates.

The place was great. Denise was welcoming and everything you would need for a stay at the lake

Our stay was wonderful! The lake view was peaceful and beautiful to see first thing in the morning. The hosts were also incredibly helpful during and leading up to the trip. Would recommend!