Beachfront Cottage on Lake Huron in Straits of Mackinac

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Your spectacular view, a few short steps from Lake Huron beachfront

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Bois Blanc Island, MI

The Jewel at the Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
‪151 min drive‬
Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)

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

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!

Property manager

Karen Cook

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bois Blanc Island, MI

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Bob-Lo Tavern - ‬6 min drive
‪Island Tavern - ‬6 min drive
‪Island Diner - ‬15 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.

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 is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

29 Aug, 2023

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

Beautiful Beach stay

Very nice house on the lake

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

15 Sept, 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Tonya S.

21 Sept, 2020

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

Relaxing

The location and cabin is perfect place to unwind and get away!! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

18 Aug, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Mindy W.

6 Aug, 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

21 Jun, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina N.

5 Oct, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

craig z.

28 Jun, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

30 May, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen D., Springboro

12 Sept, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte E., Glennie, Michigan

11 Aug, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

5 Sept, 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Shanna S.

10 Sept, 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Aug, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

9 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo C.

29 Jul, 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

15 Aug, 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

4 Oct, 2019

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

25 Aug, 2007

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.

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

7 Aug, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B., Imlay City, Michigan

21 Mar, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

5 Sept, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Aug, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Ted H.

14 Aug, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Zack B.

24 Aug, 2022

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

Island time

We have been coming to the island for many years. Our stay is usually much different(tents). This year we decided to spruce it up. The cabin is far from a cabin it is a very inviting and homey space. The layout is extremely relaxing and all the amenities you will ever need. Lake Huron is right outside your backyard. The driveway is winding and is a gorgeous walk on its own, perfect for our toddler. We did a lot of fishing, exploring, night gazing and beach lounging. Overall this is a must stay and will be returning!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karen Cook

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!!