Beachfront Cottage on Lake Huron in Straits of Mackinac
- House1000 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 3 nights
Beachfront 2 BR 1 BA Cottage on Lake Huron
Bedrooms
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Heater
- Parking
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
Safety features
- Smoke detectorhallway
- Exterior lighting
- Fire extinguisherHallway
- First-aid kitRestroom
Location Type
- RuralGet back to nature at our peaceful Cottage. Explore Bois Blanc Island's gravel roads as you re-connect with nature in this unexplored wilderness.
- Waterfront
- LakeLake Huron lies just steps away from our front door. We are NOT behind a road, or in the interior of the Island, but right on the beach.
- BeachfrontStep out the front sliding door and you are steps away from your own private beachfront. Enjoy the view from the cottage, or from chairs at the shore.
- LakefrontNestled among the trees, Cook Cottage provides a gorgeous sweeping view of Lake Huron. Come experience our beautiful sunrise!
- WaterfrontOur water front is rocky, water shoes will make your exploration of our beach more comfortable.
General
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Pantry Items
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
Entertainment
- Television
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Games for Kids
- Toys
Outside
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Notes
- Over 100 feet of Lake Huron waterfront afford spectacular views from our East facing cottage. Our day begins with gorgeous sunrises and dramatic freighters and pleasure boats cruising Lake Huron to the stunning sight of cruise ships and freighters lit from stem to stern at night. You'll be awestruck when you see the Northern Lights from our beach at night. You'll know you're in a special place when viewing eagle, deer, turkey, loons, cranes and swans, butterflies and hummingbirds. Beautiful wooded drive from the main road down to the cottage provides privacy and seclusion. For your convenience we have a picnic table, child swing set and garden chairs. A large fire pit on the beach makes s-mores and a wiener roast a must during your stay. Starter supplies for cottage including toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, dish and hand soap are provided. All kitchen and bath linens provided. All bedding is provided.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No parties/events
No smoking
Max guests: 6
Minimum age of primary renter: 21
- Cook Cottage LLC, requests that for renters arriving after dark, proceed extremely slowly down the driveway park on the right side of the property.
- Caution should be exercised when swimming/playing around the water (please wear life jackets provided) and on gravel roads. Supervise your children.
- Renters are required to bag and remove their trash. Transfer station hours are posted in the cottage. Transfer station charges a small fee.
20 Reviews
Lovely getaway.
The Cook Cottage is fully equipped and is comfortable. Awesome sunrises!
Waterfront Solitude
Very clean home on a nice quiet lot. Well-stocked kitchen with every imaginable utensil, lots of bath towels, pillows and blankets, lawn chairs, charcoal and lighter and everything you could possibly need! Not much to do on the island since we didn't have a 4 wheeler, but we sure enjoyed the quiet down time!
Perfectly Peaceful!
Better than we expected. Neighbors are close, but were quiet.
Paradise!!
We were in heaven from the time we stepped off the boat!! Enjoyed the comforts of home with the benefits of being secluded. We felt comfortable at the cabin with all of the amenities of home. I have no words to describe the lake views. We made sure we were up in time to see the beautiful sunrises. We loved it so much that we bought a lot in the woods just down the street from the cabin. I will tell everyone I know that is interested in going to Bois Blanc Island about the Cook Cabin. Thank you so much for allowing us to have such a nice place to stay at an affordable price. I am sure we will be back and will bring our granddaughters to let them experience the wonders of Bois Blanc Island!!
Perfect retreat!
I could have sat and stared out the back door for days. So much natural light. Such a great view. The cottage is clean with lots of seating for lounging. There's lots of information for staying on the island. The island itself, is tricky. All the roads are dirt and signage is hard. We ended up on a ATV track with our car! It took a few tries to find access to the lakes but it was all worth it. The store doesn't have a wide range so pack what you need. The people were super nice. Everyone waves as they pass. We saw deer, otters, tiny frogs, and monarchs. Kids loved skipping stones and swimming. Bring thick soled water shoes. My only suggestion would be to add some more outside seating for relaxing. Thanks for a great stay!
Map
Ferry for Bois Blanc Island leaves from Cheboygan Michigan, about 30 miles east of Mackinaw City. Bois Blanc is a rustic, secluded Island gem in the Straits of Mackinaw. Accessible only by car ferry or airplane, a car is required for the Island. One General Store/Gas station/Restaurant with internet access serves the Island. Provisions should be purchased on the mainland and brought with you. Alternatively, stores in Cheboygan can pack and send groceries/supplies on the ferry for a small fee. Please note: Ferry only accepts cash or personal check, NO credit cards.
Other Activities: Miles and miles of hiking trails, inland lakes and beaches to explore. Freighter watching is a favorite past time - day or night! Without all the city light pollution, we are in a prime spot for star gazing.
Owner
Karen Cook
- Languages:
- english
About Karen Cook
Residing in Texas, the Cook's love spending time at their home away from home, Bois Blanc Island.
Karen Cook purchased this House in 2003
Why Karen Cook chose Bois Blanc Island
Karen grew up spending summers on Bois Blanc, so when we had children, we wanted them to get to know the Island. The boys, like their parents have come to love and appreciate Bois Blanc with all its unique discoveries. We look forward all winter to spending our summers on the Island.
What makes this House unique
The privacy of Cook Cottage is what first attracted us to this property. The cottage is set away from the road, when we don't want to see or hear civilization, this is the perfect spot. The east end of the Island has beautiful sunrises and is close to Mary's Lake and trails for discovery. The beautiful view from the cottage down to Lake Huron provides an excellent view of wildlife including eagle, deer and the like. The cottage is bright and cheerfully decorated with a lighthouse decor. Nights spent viewing the Milky Way from our beach front is uniquely spectacular, as we don't have the light pollution from the mainland. Awesome!!