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Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand

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A wooden deck with wicker furniture, a table, and an orange umbrella overlooking a beach with a clear sky.
Private kitchen
Dining
Room
A stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV above it, a mantel shelf with books, and a cozy seating area with a patterned pillow.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Beaver Island, MI
  • Place, CMU Biological Station
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Beaver Island Community Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Beaver Island Harbor Lighthouse
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand

Located in the middle of Sand Bay, 5 miles from down town, 3 miles from the golf course and steps from150 feet of sandy private beach. There is enough room for two families or more in this 1400 square foot cabin with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The large cabin easily sleeps nine, with the addition of two cots for extra sleeping. You can enjoy preparing for your days adventure as you fashion meals in our newly renovated eat in kitchen with dishwasher and garbage disposal. The kitchen is fully equipped with microwave, toaster, Instant Pot and blender. The evening can be spent enjoying time in the screened in porch, on the outdoor deck or in the living room where you can enjoy a fireplace, Bluetooth TV, DVD/VCR, WIFI and lots of books and board games. For those that like to cook outdoors, we have a charcoal grill. A new washer and dryer is available to keep your clothes clean. We ask that guest bring their own bedsheets, pillow cases and towels. Comforters, blankets and pillows are provided. Linen Service is available for additional charge.

Rentals are Saturday - Saturday only

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2507379vb
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Beaver Island

Located in Beaver Island, this cottage is near the beach. Lake Michigan and Font Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Marine Museum and Beaver Island Community Center.
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Beaver Island, MI

What's nearby

  • CMU Biological Station - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Marine Museum - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Beaver Island Community Center - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Beaver Island Harbor Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Feodar Protar Cabin - 18 min drive - 12.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Paradise Bay Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wild Strawberry Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Whiskey Point Brewing - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Circle M Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shamrock Bar and Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of CMU Biological Station and Lake Michigan. Feodar Protar Cabin and Font Lake are also within 6 miles (10 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. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this beachfront house! We’d definitely stay here again. The layout was great, and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook comfortably. Also close to town. The house has a relaxed, rustic charm, clean and comfortable (especially the beds!). The beachfront location was truly amazing and made the whole trip. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a comfortable, laid back beach getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, big sand bay was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Comfortable place, great views and beach, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very nice and was in a great location. We were well pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay here. Beautiful beach location. Owners quickly addressed an issue we had temporarily with the internet provider.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house unbelievable location with good communication with manager
Sunrise
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

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

Wonderful view great memories

Location location location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

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

Wonderful Cabin

The cabin was very comfortable, clean, and well appointed. Just a wonderful vibe. I loved the beach view too. Everyone enjoyed their stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

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

Sun Sand Surf

Relaxing with a beautiful setting. Wonderful accommodations with everything you need for a perfect getaway. Stunning fireplace! We really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve T.

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

Perfect five days

Our family loved our stay. Our boys asked if we could stay forever and us adults were sad as well to have to pack up and go. We look forward to making it a yearly visit to Beaver Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donnie B.

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

Great place

It was the family's first trip to the island. The kids loved being right on the beach and we plan to return soon. Loved everything about the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Beautiful setting

The house is in a beautiful part of Sand Bay. Beautiful beach and lots of beautiful sunrises.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moira K.

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

Perfect beach house

We loved staying here. Plenty of space, great condition and cleanliness, and most of all beautiful views and beach. John was very easy to contact and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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

Excellent BI rental!

Beautiful location on Sand Bay. Everything you need is right there to enjoy both the indoors and out. Very clean and great communication with the owner. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

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

Nice destination property

Great location! Never felt like we wanted to leave the beach and the view. Sunrises and starry skies. If you actually need a place for eleven people, the one small bath could be a minor inconvenience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond J V.

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

Sand Bay beach cottage

We throughly enjoyed our stay here. Cottage had everything we needed. It was lovely to spend time and some meals on the deck overlooking the water. Sandy beach was great for relaxing and walking the whole bay. Bottom line - we’d gladly stay here again. Ray & Diana
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

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

Another amazing week!

Such a great week at Bunka! Four bedrooms - comfy beds - great open kitchen area. The deck and beach area are amazing - large deck with nice table and relaxing chairs, a big Sandy beach. The water was pretty warm too! Loved using the paddle boards. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

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

Island

Great
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

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

Peaceful stay on the bay

Great base location for island stay and easy to explore from. Cottage is a mix of old, rustic charm and modern conveniences (dishwasher, instapot, ninja blender, wifi, smart TV, comfortable bed). Plenty of outdoor entertainment and seating for the deck, beach and bonfire. Owner communications (check in, instructions for stay and departure) were thorough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shawn a.

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

Great Stay!

We came to this cabin in October for a week long stay to explore Beaver Island and check out some land we purchased the year prior, as our first time on the island the home we rented did not disappoint, it was clean and cozy feeling from the start of our trip to the end, the firepit on the beach was a great place to catch up with friends and enjoy the night, the star gazing off the deck between midnight and 2AM is absolutely unlike anything we've ever experienced, we cannot wait to book our next trip here. 5 Stars from our group!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas T.

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

Calm and Peaceful Getaway

Our stay was lovely! Waking up and walking out with a cup of coffee just steps away from amazing Lake Michigan took our breath away each day. Sand Bay is beautiful and we loved being able to walk our puppy on the sand and wade out into the crystal clear water. The home has everything you need and more. We wanted a peaceful and quiet place to getaway from the hustle and this stay was just what we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CONRAD B.

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

A great experience:

A wonderful cottage, great location, fantastic amenities, and the flora/fauna are amazing. Only wish we had known about the car/ferry schedule in advance as the Saturday ferries to Beaver Island are quite popular...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lezle V.

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

Beautiful spot

This home sits on a beautiful piece of property. I stayed with my daughter, her husband and their 2 children. We had plenty of room and a lot of fun. The host was great and responded very quickly to any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Great to be back.

We returned this year after having a wonderful time last year. The place is great, location is great and we wouldn’t change a thing. John is a very considerate host and should be very proud of his property. We’re just glad he’s willing to share it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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