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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Captains Room
2 Double Beds
Greatroom
1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Double Futon
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Cast- A-Ways
1,600 sq ft "Yooper" Penthouse. Magnificent water views and access via exclusive dedicated guest dock across the street. Kayak. Relax on dock. Public launch within 1 mile for boating or fishing. Mortorcycle or ATV area trails. 1 hr to Macinac Island Ferry, SS Marie- Lockes, brewpubs, 1/2 hr to Cedarville Antique Boat Show. BBQ while enoying music from entertainment system featuring ALEXA. Shoot pool. Bonfire at night at your own firepit.
REPEAT until satiated.
The space
Enjoy the best of modern comforts with Wi/FI, Firepit and BBQ grill at your disposal. Entire 2nd floor, 1600 square ft, with Bisplit Air/ Heat and pellet stove in Great Room with tongue in groove vaulted ceiling.
-Kitchen area with Island, entertainment area with big screen, and separate bedroom and bathroom, all exclusively yours. Castaways is above the owners car/boat/toy garage, overlooking the water, with exclusive guest dock across the street.
Bedroom- 2 full beds, dresser, night stands with phone charging ports, for your convenience. Electric baseboard heat, (usually unnecessary in summer). Fresh towels, bedding for each arrival.
Greatroom 1 full Murphy Bed, 1 full futon, 1 couch.
Bathroom- Toilet, shower, sink, wall cabinet, water view window over sink, and sit down vanity, accessible from bedroom and greatroom.
Kitchen- Vented built in Island Cooktop, microwave, roaster, full refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, coffee pot, coffee, carafe (carry to dock), dinner ware and cooking utensils. ( frypans, pots cast iron ceramic mix).
Entertainment Area- Bigscreen TV 55"? and Stereo Sytem. Smart TV, Netflicks, Fanduel, Prime Video, and ROKU channel. Over the air stations usually include NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX. Alexa through stereo system.
FIREPIT, propane Webber BBQ grill.
PELLET STOVE corner with accompanying benches, couch and Lazyboy for body toasting and other indoor fireside pleasure.
POOL TABLE in greatroom.
In summer,( Memorial Day through Labor Day) enjoy your exclusive use of guest dock for views, coffee, refreshments, music, drinks, relaxing, sunning, and kayaking. Water shoes a must to wade due to rocks, wetsuit makes it enjoyable, when otherwise too cool.
Use as basecamp to explore multiple attractions within an hours time.
Motorcycle/ATV?- Enjoy several trails in area, and take ferry to Drummond Island.
Fish?- Salmon -Atlantics start May end by July. Good Lake Trout in Lake Huron. Kings usually around through Labor Day. Whitefish/ herring usually start beginning July 2-3 weeks with Mayfly hatch. Walleye, pike , musky, bass as you want to pursue.
Get a slip at Detour Marina( $35 night 22' boat guestimate) for fantastic boating vacation giving you best of both worlds. Launch from nearby boat launch, (guest dock not suitable for unattended tieing off boats, large wakes and waves , boarding can be impractical due to elevated dock height, 1-2 feet, to clear waves). Public launch area has nightly boat and trailer parking, currently free and or $5 daily. Extended trailer parking may be available across from marina at Passage boat works.
Trailer parking at Rental requires advance permission, to trailers towing max 20 foot length boat. Consider parking oversize trailers at snowmobile trailhead lot in town, launch overflow parking or Passageways boat repair.
Enjoy bonfires at night. Unparrelled amenities and accomodations at a great price for the maximum 6 guests at a time. Area exclusive for guests, not shared with any other bookings.
Guest access
about 3/4 mile down 1485 Sims St, go to 3 door garage on nonwaterside WITH CASTAWAYS SIGN!!! Enter gravel horseshoe drive Northside, (right side from street view) uphill to hill top with French Door entryway. Park on North side of horseshoe drive, adjacent parking spot or top per parking signs. South side horseshoe drive is shared easement with neighbor to be left open for access.
Rental left open for entry, key left for guests use inside rental.
Contact and Entertainment system sheets waiting your arrival.
Dock across street down guest staircase to waterfront.(Memorial- Labor Days).
BOAT, TRAILER PARKING. Horseshoe drive turn too tight at top for most boats or trailers. Winter conditions may be challenging due to snow ice on hill. Check in advance for parking options expected at booking time if you will be trailering. No trailering w/o advance permission.
Other things to note
Bring water shoes if you want to wade or swim. Water site is on rocky point. Wet suit to enjoy water when otherwise too cool. Shorebox with life preservers , matts and cooler at dock provided. Kayak rentals available on site. Town has Dollar General, small grocery store, two bars- Restaurants, , each serve food, pizzeria, , gas station, post office, hardware lumberyard.
Cozy up to pellet stove after color tour or snowmobiling.
Snowmobilers check trail conditions in advance and parking availability by texting me for any trailers given size and conditions
REPEAT until satiated.
The space
Enjoy the best of modern comforts with Wi/FI, Firepit and BBQ grill at your disposal. Entire 2nd floor, 1600 square ft, with Bisplit Air/ Heat and pellet stove in Great Room with tongue in groove vaulted ceiling.
-Kitchen area with Island, entertainment area with big screen, and separate bedroom and bathroom, all exclusively yours. Castaways is above the owners car/boat/toy garage, overlooking the water, with exclusive guest dock across the street.
Bedroom- 2 full beds, dresser, night stands with phone charging ports, for your convenience. Electric baseboard heat, (usually unnecessary in summer). Fresh towels, bedding for each arrival.
Greatroom 1 full Murphy Bed, 1 full futon, 1 couch.
Bathroom- Toilet, shower, sink, wall cabinet, water view window over sink, and sit down vanity, accessible from bedroom and greatroom.
Kitchen- Vented built in Island Cooktop, microwave, roaster, full refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, coffee pot, coffee, carafe (carry to dock), dinner ware and cooking utensils. ( frypans, pots cast iron ceramic mix).
Entertainment Area- Bigscreen TV 55"? and Stereo Sytem. Smart TV, Netflicks, Fanduel, Prime Video, and ROKU channel. Over the air stations usually include NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX. Alexa through stereo system.
FIREPIT, propane Webber BBQ grill.
PELLET STOVE corner with accompanying benches, couch and Lazyboy for body toasting and other indoor fireside pleasure.
POOL TABLE in greatroom.
In summer,( Memorial Day through Labor Day) enjoy your exclusive use of guest dock for views, coffee, refreshments, music, drinks, relaxing, sunning, and kayaking. Water shoes a must to wade due to rocks, wetsuit makes it enjoyable, when otherwise too cool.
Use as basecamp to explore multiple attractions within an hours time.
Motorcycle/ATV?- Enjoy several trails in area, and take ferry to Drummond Island.
Fish?- Salmon -Atlantics start May end by July. Good Lake Trout in Lake Huron. Kings usually around through Labor Day. Whitefish/ herring usually start beginning July 2-3 weeks with Mayfly hatch. Walleye, pike , musky, bass as you want to pursue.
Get a slip at Detour Marina( $35 night 22' boat guestimate) for fantastic boating vacation giving you best of both worlds. Launch from nearby boat launch, (guest dock not suitable for unattended tieing off boats, large wakes and waves , boarding can be impractical due to elevated dock height, 1-2 feet, to clear waves). Public launch area has nightly boat and trailer parking, currently free and or $5 daily. Extended trailer parking may be available across from marina at Passage boat works.
Trailer parking at Rental requires advance permission, to trailers towing max 20 foot length boat. Consider parking oversize trailers at snowmobile trailhead lot in town, launch overflow parking or Passageways boat repair.
Enjoy bonfires at night. Unparrelled amenities and accomodations at a great price for the maximum 6 guests at a time. Area exclusive for guests, not shared with any other bookings.
Guest access
about 3/4 mile down 1485 Sims St, go to 3 door garage on nonwaterside WITH CASTAWAYS SIGN!!! Enter gravel horseshoe drive Northside, (right side from street view) uphill to hill top with French Door entryway. Park on North side of horseshoe drive, adjacent parking spot or top per parking signs. South side horseshoe drive is shared easement with neighbor to be left open for access.
Rental left open for entry, key left for guests use inside rental.
Contact and Entertainment system sheets waiting your arrival.
Dock across street down guest staircase to waterfront.(Memorial- Labor Days).
BOAT, TRAILER PARKING. Horseshoe drive turn too tight at top for most boats or trailers. Winter conditions may be challenging due to snow ice on hill. Check in advance for parking options expected at booking time if you will be trailering. No trailering w/o advance permission.
Other things to note
Bring water shoes if you want to wade or swim. Water site is on rocky point. Wet suit to enjoy water when otherwise too cool. Shorebox with life preservers , matts and cooler at dock provided. Kayak rentals available on site. Town has Dollar General, small grocery store, two bars- Restaurants, , each serve food, pizzeria, , gas station, post office, hardware lumberyard.
Cozy up to pellet stove after color tour or snowmobiling.
Snowmobilers check trail conditions in advance and parking availability by texting me for any trailers given size and conditions
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Located in De Tour Village, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Drummond Island Yacht Haven and The Rock Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Williams Nature Preserve and Lake Huron.

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23 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
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8 Oct, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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25 Aug, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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15 Jun, 2025
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10/10 Excellent
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15 Aug, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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Michelle A.
26 May, 2025
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Great place to stay!!
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
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30 Jul, 2025
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Loved it
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8 Jul, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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Annie W.
18 Aug, 2024
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Great host and great property
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
jim k.
20 May, 2024
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Great peaceful getaway!
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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Daniel D.
7 Aug, 2025
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Daniel D.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly B.
21 Aug, 2024
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Best place in DeTour!
Kelly B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
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7 Jul, 2024
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Great Home Base
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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
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19 Jun, 2021
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Great cabin!
Jon H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
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11 Aug, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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11 Jun, 2023
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