Red Star Cottage on Mawby Lake: Sandy Beach- Kayaks/Paddle Boat/Row Boat
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Red Star Cottage on Mawby Lake: Sandy Beach- Kayaks/Paddle Boat/Row Boat

Lilley Township, Michigan, 49309
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Property Description
Your family vacation awaits. The Red Star cottage offers swimmable lakefrontage on Mawby Lake. Everything you would want from a Northern Michigan vacation is right here! Mawby Lake is spring-fed w/a sandy clean beachfront. The updated cottage offers 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Rich w/amenities & centrally located to Michigan's favorite tourist towns. The Bitely area is the gateway to all Northern Michigan has to offer. Metal row boat, kayaks, & paddleboat. Dog fee $50. The Space: The Red Star Cabin on Mowby Lake is the perfect space for you & your loved one(s) to enjoy a weekend away in Northern Michigan or for families to enjoy all the property has to offer. Outdoors you will find a dock perfect for fishing, a paddle boat, a metal row boat, 3 kayaks, a sandy clean swimmable beachfront, a swimming platform in the middle of the lake w/slide, a deck w/a gas grill & eating area, a fire pit overlooking the lake, & horseshoe pit. A wooded lot is located to the right of the property, & neighbors to your left. Several walking & ORV trails are nearby in Manistee National Forest & state lands (maps at the property). See below for attractions and things to do. Please take a minute to read the policies and rules to ensure this is the right place for you and your group. I want to ensure your stay is a carefree one! The property offers everything you need for a comfortable stay. Kitchen: Fully stocked with everything you would need to cook a meal: pots/pans, cookware, spices, basic condiments, & water cooler. Coffee & supplies included. Living space: The property offers internet, a TV in the living room, & both bedrooms w/Roku's, as well as AC window units. The cell phone service is very good at the property. Bedrooms: The cottage can sleep 8-9 people comfortably: 3 double beds, a twin bunk bed, & a couch that folds into a double bed (Good for kids). Fresh sheets and pillows provided. Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms. Towels, body wash, shampoo, and hand soap are provided. 1 bath has a stand-up shower. The larger bath offers a full bathtub/shower. The washer/dryer is in the larger bathroom. Laundry soap & bleach provided. Things To Do: Swimming, fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, off-roading, water parks, skiing, shooting, hunting, sledding, snowmobiling & more. Hiking: Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary (17 min) 76th St Trailhead (23 min) Pere Marquette State Trail (25 min) Marshall Memorial Park-good for winter (32 min) Hardy Dam Rustic Nature Trail (43 min) Silver Creek Pathway (50min) North Country National Scenic Trail (1hr) Big M Cross Country Ski & Mountain bike trail-good for winter (1hr) Big Mud Lake Trails (1hr 16min) Grand Traverse Regional Land conservancy-good for winter (1hr 30min) Off-Roading Trails: Little O ORV Trailhead-41 mile trail (20 min) M-20 Motorsports Trailhead (33 min) Tin cup springs (39 min) Silver Lake State Park (50 min) Twisted Trails ( 1 hr 12min) Rocks and valleys (1hr 24min) Beach: Woodland Park Beach (5 mins) Ludington State Beach ( 1hr) Canadian lakes beach (1hr) Pere Marquette beach (1hr 14 min) Fifth Avenue Beach (1hr 17min) Fishing: Mowby Lake (On property) Bitely Lake (9min) Nichols Lake (9min) Pere Marquette River Lodge (21min) Summertime/kid-friendly attractions nearby: Baldwin Canoe - Down the Pur Marquette (20 mins) Henry’s Landing- Canoe and Kayaking (47min) Silver Lake sand dunes (51min) Amber Elk Ranch (55mins) Michigan Adventures- amusement and water park (1hr drive) Adventures Island- amusement park w/ go-karts, bumper boats, waterslides, and more (1hr drive) Crystal Mountain water playground (1-hour drive) Caberfae Peaks- Golfing and more (1-hour drive) Craig’s Cruisers-bumper boats, mini-golf, and more. (1hr 11 min) Wintertime/kid-friendly attractions near: Newaygo County Sports Park- sledding (27mins) Crystal Mountain-ski lift and hiking (1-hour drive) Muskegon Winter Sports Complex (1 hr 11 min) Missaukee Ski Mountain (1hr 13min) Caberfae Peaks (1hr 15min) Guest access Guests will have full private access to the whole property. Other Things To Note: We are looking forward to having you! To ensure your stay is carefree & the integrity of the lake community is upheld please read below before booking! Pets are an additional one-time fee of $30/each Exterior cameras are present on the property. VRBO has a no-parties policy, No parties, please. My neighbors sometimes make me aware of these things as they are occurring. If it occurs you will be asked to leave. No event-type parties are allowed. Examples: bachelor parties or weddings A max of 9 guests are allowed at the property at all times. Strictly enforced. A max of 4 cars are allowed at the property. Strictly enforced. No outdoor loud noise after dark. My neighbors usually make me aware. Early or late checkout can be accommodated as long as the cottage is vacant the night before or after your stay. If this is not the case and early check-in is still needed we will try our best to make it work for you! Pets are an additional one-time fee of $50/Each. Quiet hours 9pm-8 am.... please be respectful of our neighbors. Neighbors have made me aware of loud groups past quiet hours in the past. You will be asked to leave if any noise complaints occur. Please do not smoke inside. Please do not leave the fire pit unattended when in use and always put it out when done. Like most Northern MI properties the property has well water. Northern MI water has a higher iron content, completely safe and normal to drink. I have a reverse osmosis water purification system at the kitchen sink for great-tasting water if you are not used to well water. Have fun! We are here to help make your stay the best!About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total).NA.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.NA.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.
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9.4/10
Amazing
Cleanliness9.4
Amenities9.4
Location9.4
Service9.4
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Bitely Community Church
(230m)
Landmarks: Bitely Lake
(740m)
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Two-Bedroom Cottage

1 bunk bed 1 sofa bed and 3 double beds
Non-smoking
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9.4/10
Amazing
16 reviews
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  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Amenities9.4
  • Location9.4
  • Service9.4
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Most Mentioned
K‍i‍m‍ ‍Z‍.
October 3, 2025
We weren’t aware of how bad the water was. Stunk bad like rotten eggs. Beds were horrible, old and sa
D‍a‍v‍i‍d‍ ‍K‍.
September 21, 2025
not very clean had a broken dock the lake was more of a pond then a lake the lake was mucky the awning was moldy the air fryer and oven were dirty the air conditioner was filthy
B‍r‍y‍a‍n‍ ‍C‍.
September 14, 2025
It was great!! But the hard water should be taking care of...and the walk out dock..caught 30 fish bluegills and bass. 1 large one! Left gifts for the next guest! Ty for a great Vacation for me and my sister!
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
September 8, 2025
Great stay here! Beautiful, cozy, and intimate spot that's not too rural or isolated. Everything was labeled, easy to access, and checkout was a breeze. Fantastic little beach, lovely patio and fireplace, and great full kitchen that made cooking with kids a breeze. We would definitely stay again
K‍e‍n‍ ‍H‍.
October 6, 2025
Clean, well-organized place with an up-north feel on nice lake. Highly recommend!
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
August 2, 2025
Awesome spot in Bitely if you’re looking for peace and quiet. No neighbors to speak of and a great little beach for the dogs. Very clean and well stocked with all the necessities. We enjoyed our stay and will be back again sometime!
J‍o‍y‍ ‍A‍.
September 9, 2025
Cottage was spotless. Easy to use door locks. Dock needs repair. Nice deck area.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
June 28, 2025
Perfect family vacation We wanted a place to say where all our kids could do what they loved. This place nailed it, fishing for our teen, swimming for the younger kids and a boat for the paddle family to enjoy. Plenty of room for our family of 7. If we had more time we would have definitely used the fire pit for s’mores.
E‍r‍i‍c‍ ‍S‍.
June 9, 2025
Awesome fishing! Property was super clean the beds were comfortable host are very responsive our kids used the kayak and paddleboat! We had smores by the fire had a grill on site but we didnt use it this time would love to be back again.

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Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

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Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 25 years old

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Josh Wiser
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About this property

Your family vacation awaits. The Red Star cottage offers swimmable lakefrontage on Mawby Lake. Everything you would want from a Northern Michigan vacation is right here! Mawby Lake is spring-fed w/a sandy clean beachfront. The updated cottage offers 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Rich w/amenities & centrally located to Michigan's favorite tourist towns. The Bitely area is the gateway to all Northern Michigan has to offer. Metal row boat, kayaks, & paddleboat. Dog fee $50. The Space: The Red Star Cabin on Mowby Lake is the perfect space for you & your loved one(s) to enjoy a weekend away in Northern Michigan or for families to enjoy all the property has to offer. Outdoors you will find a dock perfect for fishing, a paddle boat, a metal row boat, 3 kayaks, a sandy clean swimmable beachfront, a swimming platform in the middle of the lake w/slide, a deck w/a gas grill & eating area, a fire pit overlooking the lake, & horseshoe pit. A wooded lot is located to the right of the property, & neighbors to your left. Several walking & ORV trails are nearby in Manistee National Forest & state lands (maps at the property). See below for attractions and things to do. Please take a minute to read the policies and rules to ensure this is the right place for you and your group. I want to ensure your stay is a carefree one! The property offers everything you need for a comfortable stay. Kitchen: Fully stocked with everything you would need to cook a meal: pots/pans, cookware, spices, basic condiments, & water cooler. Coffee & supplies included. Living space: The property offers internet, a TV in the living room, & both bedrooms w/Roku's, as well as AC window units. The cell phone service is very good at the property. Bedrooms: The cottage can sleep 8-9 people comfortably: 3 double beds, a twin bunk bed, & a couch that folds into a double bed (Good for kids). Fresh sheets and pillows provided. Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms. Towels, body wash, shampoo, and hand soap are provided. 1 bath has a stand-up shower. The larger bath offers a full bathtub/shower. The washer/dryer is in the larger bathroom. Laundry soap & bleach provided. Things To Do: Swimming, fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, off-roading, water parks, skiing, shooting, hunting, sledding, snowmobiling & more. Hiking: Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary (17 min) 76th St Trailhead (23 min) Pere Marquette State Trail (25 min) Marshall Memorial Park-good for winter (32 min) Hardy Dam Rustic Nature Trail (43 min) Silver Creek Pathway (50min) North Country National Scenic Trail (1hr) Big M Cross Country Ski & Mountain bike trail-good for winter (1hr) Big Mud Lake Trails (1hr 16min) Grand Traverse Regional Land conservancy-good for winter (1hr 30min) Off-Roading Trails: Little O ORV Trailhead-41 mile trail (20 min) M-20 Motorsports Trailhead (33 min) Tin cup springs (39 min) Silver Lake State Park (50 min) Twisted Trails ( 1 hr 12min) Rocks and valleys (1hr 24min) Beach: Woodland Park Beach (5 mins) Ludington State Beach ( 1hr) Canadian lakes beach (1hr) Pere Marquette beach (1hr 14 min) Fifth Avenue Beach (1hr 17min) Fishing: Mowby Lake (On property) Bitely Lake (9min) Nichols Lake (9min) Pere Marquette River Lodge (21min) Summertime/kid-friendly attractions nearby: Baldwin Canoe - Down the Pur Marquette (20 mins) Henry’s Landing- Canoe and Kayaking (47min) Silver Lake sand dunes (51min) Amber Elk Ranch (55mins) Michigan Adventures- amusement and water park (1hr drive) Adventures Island- amusement park w/ go-karts, bumper boats, waterslides, and more (1hr drive) Crystal Mountain water playground (1-hour drive) Caberfae Peaks- Golfing and more (1-hour drive) Craig’s Cruisers-bumper boats, mini-golf, and more. (1hr 11 min) Wintertime/kid-friendly attractions near: Newaygo County Sports Park- sledding (27mins) Crystal Mountain-ski lift and hiking (1-hour drive) Muskegon Winter Sports Complex (1 hr 11 min) Missaukee Ski Mountain (1hr 13min) Caberfae Peaks (1hr 15min) Guest access Guests will have full private access to the whole property. Other Things To Note: We are looking forward to having you! To ensure your stay is carefree & the integrity of the lake community is upheld please read below before booking! Pets are an additional one-time fee of $30/each Exterior cameras are present on the property. VRBO has a no-parties policy, No parties, please. My neighbors sometimes make me aware of these things as they are occurring. If it occurs you will be asked to leave. No event-type parties are allowed. Examples: bachelor parties or weddings A max of 9 guests are allowed at the property at all times. Strictly enforced. A max of 4 cars are allowed at the property. Strictly enforced. No outdoor loud noise after dark. My neighbors usually make me aware. Early or late checkout can be accommodated as long as the cottage is vacant the night before or after your stay. If this is not the case and early check-in is still needed we will try our best to make it work for you! Pets are an additional one-time fee of $50/Each. Quiet hours 9pm-8 am.... please be respectful of our neighbors. Neighbors have made me aware of loud groups past quiet hours in the past. You will be asked to leave if any noise complaints occur. Please do not smoke inside. Please do not leave the fire pit unattended when in use and always put it out when done. Like most Northern MI properties the property has well water. Northern MI water has a higher iron content, completely safe and normal to drink. I have a reverse osmosis water purification system at the kitchen sink for great-tasting water if you are not used to well water. Have fun! We are here to help make your stay the best!About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total).NA.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.NA.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.
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