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Home Owner Custom Built Log Cabin

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Owner built log cabin
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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Washington Island, WI
  • Place, Deer Run Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Schoolhouse Beach Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Sister Bay Beach
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Home Owner Custom Built Log Cabin

Beautiful log cabin - sleeps 8 - 2 bedrooms and large loft with 5 beds overlooking kitchen and living area - 1 bath. Large high windows allow lots of light and view of outdoors. Ceiling fans throughout the cabin. Cabin is set far enough off road to relax comfortably on the deck and read or sunbathe and it's protected from high winds that often blow on the island. Located close to town and restaurants, walking distance to Lake Michigan shoreline. Beautiful tranquil location to enjoy the peace and slow pace of island life. Large deck perfect for cookouts and star gazing - full kitchen, outdoor grill.
NOTE: Local room tax for Door County is included in nightly rate.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 594977vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Washington Island

Located in Washington Island, this cabin is near the beach. Deer Run Golf Course and Sister Bay Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Island State Park. Trueblood Performing Arts Center and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Washington Island, WI

What's nearby

  • Deer Run Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Schoolhouse Beach Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Rock Island State Park - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Sister Bay Marina - 60 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Sister Bay Beach - 61 min drive - 35.4 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 169 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Cup Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mann's Food Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jackson Harbor Soup - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪K.K. Fiske - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Middle Bar II - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Owner Custom Built Log Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Home Owner Custom Built Log Cabin?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home Owner Custom Built Log Cabin on 28 Aug 2026 start from £183, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Home Owner Custom Built Log Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home Owner Custom Built Log Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Owner Custom Built Log Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home Owner Custom Built Log Cabin located?

Situated near the beach, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Deer Run Golf Course and Lake Michigan. Trueblood Performing Arts Center and Washington Island Stave Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

Wonderful vacation

This beautiful property was such a joy to stay in. Excellent location and very cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GDH H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great cozy cabin. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin. Needs a couple repairs, but perfect what we needed it for.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer vacation before the older kids went back to school and first big trip with our baby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

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

Family visit

Very clean and comfortable Good location for visiting relatives.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Check in was excellent. We arrive a few hours early and Lory worked with us to help us get in a little early.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh I.

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

Cozy

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and beautifully decorated! However, the drawers in the cabinets/dressers were filled with past occupants travel containers, combs, batteries; just plain JUNK! Everything was comfortable and convenient and we loved every moment of our stay. If only the TV worked, WiFi was available and we had been allowed to use the wood burning stove, it would have been perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Su J.

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

Cutest log cabin

Everything about this property is beautiful! Great for all seasons however, the fall is not to be missed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Great vacation property

What a great house. Tons of room. And very spacious. Its located in a quiet area and the scenery is amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2023
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed the cabin and the beautiful island scenery. We hope to have you stay with us again in the future. Sincerely, Dan and Lory Porter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arielle S.

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

The best!

The perfect cabin experience on Washington Island! Great location, clean and homey, and a real getaway. We enjoyed the patio area and the interior layout was perfect for our group. Kitchen was well stocked and the store nearby had everything we needed. Thank you! PS: love the DVD collection
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
Thank you for your review. I am so glad you enjoyed your time on the island and enjoyed the cabin and all its charm. It is a special place to unwind and relax. Hope you can stay with us again some time. Warm Regards, Lory Porter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily Z.

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

Perfect for a fishing trip!

Property was as advertised and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Plenty of space for the 5-7 adults we had, even with one bathroom. Would happily start again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

Washington Island Property

This was our third stay at this property. Beautiful home, clean, well-stocked and great location. Dan and Lory are very easy to communicate with and then check in, checkout, reservation process was smooth and easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We attended the Write On literary festival a short distance away so we were busy all day and came home after the dinner hour. I think I may have used a toaster once. The cabin was cozy even as the temps. dipped into the 40s/50s at night. Loved the peace and quiet for sleep—better than living on Main St. in my city. It was a beautiful and relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam V.

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

Cozy cabin retreat

This cabin is the perfect place for an island vacation in the woods - clean, quiet, and convenient. We wish we could have stayed longer. Washington Island is a wonderful, hidden gem, and it is definitely worth it to visit Rock Island while you’re there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Haiyan G.

Good

We had a good time on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your time at the island. We hope to have you stay with us again in the future. Sincerely, Dan and Lory Porter
Archival

8/10 Good

Jill A.

Nice home on Washington Island

The owners were wonderful to work with and responded to my questions quickly. The home is as described and is a wonderful way to truly experience life on the island. We enjoyed our stay. I would recommend riding the Cherry Train at the beginning of your stay to get a great overview of the island. We enjoyed hanging out with the locals at Fiddler's Creek as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2023
Thanks for your review Jill. I agree that the Cherry Train is a great way to see all the island has to offer and I plan to include that suggestion in my welcome letter for future guests. Fiddler's Green is one of our favorite places on the island as well. Very relaxing atmosphere and some great local entertainment. We are so glad you enjoyed your time at the island. You were wonderful guests and we hope to have you stay with us again in the future. Thank you, Dan and Lory
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Beautiful!

House is beautiful. Very clean. We had fun playing games and just spending some much needed time together. Hope to go back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2023
So glad you enjoyed your time on the Island. Life is all about getting back to quality time with the ones we love. Hope to see you again! Sincerely Dan and lory porter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

Washington Island House

Lori and Dan's home is in a great location, private, well stocked and very comfortable. The Island has many attractions and great restaurants whether you want to get active outdoors or relax on the deck or beach. Everything is accessible by bike. The vibe is casual, relaxed and peaceful. This our our 2nd stay and we are looking forward to going again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet peaceful area

Nice overall, however, outside property needs some cleaning up and deck railings need work. Having small kids we were very leary of them going near them. Inside cabin was beautiful. Well supplied in the kitchen area. We had a great experience on the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Comfort & Renewal

Our stay at the cabin was wonderful! We arrived to a clean, comfortable cabin (that would have comfortably held A LOT more than us!); stocked with essentials (beds made & ready, soap, TP, coffee filters, firewood & kindling next to the pit outside). I loved the location - away from main street hub-bub. You flexibility in allowing us to bring our puppy was SO much appreciated! Many thanks for providing an essential of a wonderful week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2024
Thank you for your great review of the cabin and your stay. I'm so glad you felt comfortable and renewed. The island has a way of doing that if you let it. A step back in time. You were wonderful guests and I am so glad you stayed with us. Thank you again for your comments and I hope you can stay with us again in the future, maybe invite a few guests to join you. Take care, Lory
Verified

6/10 Okay

Genevieve H.

The gone was very pretty, yet done air conditioners would've been nice in a home so big. Even central air..... the basement has tools and saws laying everywhere..... a nice property that could use a ton of work. We had a great time though. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Nice property and cabin layout, and nestled in plenty of trees for good privacy.

Very nice cabin layout. Two private bedrooms on first level and huge loft area upstairs. Positioned well on property for good privacy among the trees and enough sky view as well. Could maybe use another bathroom for more people staying, but all-in-all this is a great cabin!! Excellent communication with the owners and equally as good customer service as such. If you like Washington Island this cabin should certainly be a top pick for your stay there. We will be back again!!....... The Morgans
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2023
Thank you for the review Brian. We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at the cabin. You were wonderful guests and we really appreciate the communication we were able to have with you before and after your stay. We look forward to having you stay with us again!. Dan and Lory
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Washington Island

Ok. Property was clean but outside smelled of septic and kitchen was overrun by ants. Owners need to get an exterminator.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2023
Thank you for informing us of the issues you experienced during your stay. This is the first time we have had a complaint like this. We have been at our cabin for the past 2 weeks and have not noticed these issues. We do spray for bugs routinely and we will address the septic field. Thank you again for your comments.
Verified

8/10 Good

Nilmi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Great location

We enjoyed our stay. I do have a recommendation though. I find it a bit surprising that the rental provides “Linens” but no towels. I would recommend that it be disclosed on the rental page so it is visible rather than sending an email two days before your check-in. This could be a deal-breaker for some especially since towels can take up a lot of room in your luggage. As we all know when flying weight matters. However, I do like to add, that when we called the host, she did share where we can find some towels down in the basement. We ended up buying on our own instead.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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