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Beachfront Cottage on Lake Huron in Straits of Mackinac

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A room with a view of a wooden deck leading to a beach.
Fully stocked kitchen with side door entry
100 feet of Lake Huron waterfront
Your spectacular view, a few short steps from Lake Huron beachfront
View of house from front yard

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Bois Blanc Island, MI
  • Place, Lake Thompson
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪100 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront Cottage on Lake Huron in Straits of Mackinac

Relax and get away from it all on Bois Blanc Island. Located in the Straits of Mackinac, ideal for those who desire a quiet serene escape to enjoy nature and watch the ships pass by. Surrounded by two acres of woods with a large rocky beachfront on Lake Huron, the only sounds you'll hear are those of the leaves rustling in the trees and the waves lapping on the shore. Swimming is available at your doorstep. Hiking and superb fishing at three inland lakes or on Lake Huron is an adventure. Bois Blanc Island is located minutes from Cheboygan where you'll catch the car ferry. Day trips to Mackinaw Island, Petoskey, Charlevoix or the Upper Peninsula are great options if you need a dose of civilization during your stay. Cleaning fee is included in administrative fee.



Amenities: One bathroom with full size tub/shower, two bedrooms (sleeps 6 Limited to 4 adults, and a total of 6 people), fully equipped kitchen, refrigerator, stove, microwave, charcoal grill, antenna TV, VCR, linens, towels, washer, dryer. No smoking, no pets.

Fees will be assessed for not removing trash ($20 minimum) and $25/ quarter hour for not clearing out by check out time (10:00 a.m. is check out - this is FIRM!!!) Fees will be assessed for non-compliance!



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
After-dark arrivals at Cook Cottage LLC, approach driveway slowly parking on the right. Trash must be bagged and removed. Admin fee covers cleaning.
NO SMOKING IN COTTAGE. Exercise caution swimming/playing around the water (wear life jackets provided) and on gravel roads. Supervise your children.
Contact Plaunt Transport out of Cheboygan MI for ROUND TRIP to Island. Cook Cottage LLC is Not responsible for ferry delays cancellations or weather.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 307938
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Pointe Aux Pins

Located in Pointe Aux Pins, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Cheboygan Marina and Mullett Lake Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World and Maze Of Mirrors. Travelling with kids? Consider Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Bois Blanc Island, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Thompson - 18 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 159 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bob-Lo Tavern - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Island Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Cottage on Lake Huron in Straits of Mackinac pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachfront Cottage on Lake Huron in Straits of Mackinac?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Cottage on Lake Huron in Straits of Mackinac?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Cottage on Lake Huron in Straits of Mackinac?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Cottage on Lake Huron in Straits of Mackinac located?

This Pointe Aux Pins holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Huron, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Turner Park and Cheboygan Marina. Cheboygan Opera House and Cheboygan River Front Range Light are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen is a accomendating host. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Plenty of towels and everything we needed. So relaxing. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect boblo beach cabin

This cute cabin was perfect for a weekend getaway during our annual family vacation, beach access and a shaded yard was priceless as temps reached over 100 across the region!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Beach stay

Very nice house on the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2023
Thank you Chris!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay!

Karen was an excellent host and our stay was amazing! One of the most beautiful places I’ve visited!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2023
Thank you. So glad you were able to visit. It's time to come back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good vacation

Nice little cabin to rent to have some quiet time. Water was great for swimming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend

Cozy, comfortable and peaceful with a gorgeous view of Lake Huron.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Susan, Yes, that view is spectacular! Glad you had a nice time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

craig z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The true definition of heaven!!

We had an amazing time and the cabin was on of the nicest places we have ever stayed! Secluded with amazing views, and time to enjoy the scenery and our family! I’ll absolutely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2022
Craig So happy to have you and your family visit our Island Home. You are most welcome to come back at any time. Karen Cook
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial weekend

ATV trips around the island, fishing, and bonfires on the beach, relaxing family get a way. Very secluded and quiet, neighbors weren't up. Great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2023
So glad you had a successful - very active - visit. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Michigan paradise

We love the cottage right by the lake and the deer that came through twice a day. It was all so quiet and peaceful. The cabin had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2022
So glad you had a peaceful retreat. You are always welcome!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Piece of Paradise

Perfect place for rest and relaxation, the house is immaculate, the view from the house is amazing, and having your own beach to hang out on is priceless. Do yourself a favor and book this place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2023
So glad you were able to rest and relax on Cook Cottage. We love it too! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway cottage

Cook's cottage was exactly as described online. Quiet, secluded and beautiful views, right out your backdoor. Everyone we met on the island was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2021
Becky Thank you for letting me know everything was just as you expected. We LOVE the lack of "hustle and bustle" that we experience on Bois Blanc. Let us know when you can make it back up! Karen Cook
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly Peaceful!

Better than we expected. Neighbors are close, but were quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2021
Shanna Glad you got a peaceful retreat! Karen Cook
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island stay

What a wonderful cabin right on Lake Huron. Really enjoyed our stay, recommend this cabin to anyone wishing to stay on BBI. Property manager and owner were very helpful answering any questions. This cabin has a well equipped kitchen with everything you would need. Thank you for sharing you lovely cabin with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2023
Charlotte, so glad you were able to spend a week with us. Hope you will come back soon and often!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for us

Everything was exactly as described. We loved our stay and would book again. We had no problems or concerns. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2023
So glad you were pleased with your stay. Just let us know when you are ready to return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bois blanc

Relaxing! Weather wasn’t great but didn’t even matter. We still managed to swim and bike and each read an entire book. It’s so beautiful and peaceful exactly what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Escape

Our second time here, and we absolutely loved it. Honestly, I could just spend all my time just gazing at the water. Super relaxing, lots of wildlife, we swam, read, explored, got up to see the spectacular sunrise, had campfires in the evening, watched the moon rise over the water. The cabin is very clean, and had everything we needed. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

This charming cottage, overlooking crystal clear blue water, is just heavenly. We loved it!

My family and I had the most amazing 4 days on BBI: catching frogs, marveling at amazing rocks, waking up for sunsets and just relaxing. Cook Cottage was peaceful and just what I was seeking to escape the stresses of everyday life (at least until the last night, when we had some very loud neighbors move in to Grandpa Bob’s). We really enjoyed exploring the island, seeing wildlife and the friendliness of the islanders. We would absolutely love to come back sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2023
You are welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2021
Lynn So glad you were able to relax and enjoy your time on Bois Blanc. Karen Cook
Archival

10/10 Excellent

bois blanc vacation

The house and property were just as the ad said. The house was spotless and very comfortable for my family of 4. The property was breath-taking and we saw many deer, and even a bald eagle. I would highly recommend this property if your looking for place to get away from the daily grind. We had a great vacation and recharged are batteries. We will be returning to this place again, of that I am sure.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and well-equipped home in exceptional island location

What a delightful stay my father and I had at this wonderful home on Bois Blanc! The clear and detailed directions made it very easy to find and we were settled in in no time. We were grateful for the host’s wide array of local information and activity suggestions, our favorite of which was simply to take in the enchanting Lake Huron shore only steps away from the porch. The timely and detailed communication with the host was perfect and the home on arrival was spotlessly clean. We definitely hope to be back next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2022
Michael, So glad you and your Father enjoyed your stay. Let me know when you are ready to return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Place to be Sick!

Our family stayed here over labor day and my husband's birthday. First day there we all ended up coming down with a sickness so we spent the next few days just in this house listening to Lake Huron. We had everything we could need to stay put and still have a relaxing time. Fortunately before we left we were feeling much better and we could do a little exploring. We kept it to the natural environments so nobody else got sick. The property manager was very responsive and helpful to our needs and questions. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2023
Jessica I am so sorry that you were not feeling well during your stay. Please come back again to do more exploring of our Island! Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect July 4th Getaway

We met up with our best friends from downstate for a quiet lake front getaway. It was a relatively central meeting point for us and was super relaxing and fun. The house is well stocked with everything you could need. We really enjoyed our time, we swam in the lake, had a fire, hiked to the lighthouse, watched a beautiful sunset overlooking the bridge, played cards, cooked and just spent really good family/friend time. Karen was helpful with directions and the check in/check out process couldn’t have been easier. We can’t wait to go back. It was a perfect weekend. Thank you for opening your cottage to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls’ getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at Cook cottage. The house was fine except for the presence of a few spiders, which totally freaked out the kids! We loved just watching the water and seeing the deer daily. The only thing that might keep me from coming back are the flies. They never stop biting! Our insect repellent did not seem to deter them!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2023
Sorry the flies were a bother. Hopefully more spiders means less flies (sorry kiddos!!!)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ted H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our souls have been replenished!

This was the perfect vacation for our family to disconnect from the world. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The island kept us busy the whole week with lots of exploring, wild life viewing, fishing, and history. We had deer in the front yard numerous times. Beautiful Lake Huron was mesmerizing, from sunrise to sunset. We were blessed with clear nights and watched the Perseid Meteor showers and the full moon reflecting off the sparkling water. We didn't want to leave and are already planning our return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2022
Ted So glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to our lovely little Cottage. Just let me know when you are ready to re-book.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet getaway

Quiet and peaceful retreat. The cottage is well-appointed with almost everything you could need. No WiFi and limited cell phone service on the island. No grocery store on the island, and two restaurants with limited hours. The kitchen is well equipped. The beach is very rocky so bring your water shoes. We enjoyed the Farmers Market and fresh donuts and a beautiful view of the northern lights. A wonderful place to unplug and unwind!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2023
I am glad you were able to unplug and unwind. Those donuts are great. We love the stars and views during the day and especially at night! Come back and visit again!

About the host

Hosted by Karen Cook

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Residing in Texas, the Cook's love spending time at their home away from home, Bois Blanc Island.

Why they chose this property

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 property 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!!

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