Island Cottage on Evans Lake: Boat Rental Required

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A wooden dock with lounge chairs and tables overlooking a calm lake.
A serene lake with a small island covered in dense trees.
A living room with a beige sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a stone fireplace.
A living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a bookshelf.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, wooden ceiling beams, and a view to the outside.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Tipton, MI
  • Place, Evans Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hayes State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan International Speedway
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

2 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Tipton

Located in Tipton, this cottage is on the waterfront. Irish Hills Shore Golf Course and Wolf Creek Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hayes State Park and Cambridge Junction Historic State Park. Hidden Lake Garden and Verheyden Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and power boating 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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Tipton, MI

What's nearby

  • Evans Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hayes State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Michigan International Speedway - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • University of Michigan - 40 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 41 min drive - 52.9 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flamingo Beach Grill And Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shugar Creek - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jerry's Pub & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chateau Aeronautique Winery & Blue Skies Brewery - Irish Hills - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Cottage on Evans Lake: Boat Rental Required pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island Cottage on Evans Lake: Boat Rental Required?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Cottage on Evans Lake: Boat Rental Required?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Cottage on Evans Lake: Boat Rental Required?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Cottage on Evans Lake: Boat Rental Required located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Evans Lake and Hayes State Park. Sand Lake and Wamplers Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful , peaceful, amazing place for kids, family, all around extremely happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rustic relaxation

We had a very fun and comfy stay on this truly unique island. Be ready for rustic and funky fun! The kitchen had everything we needed. Great gas grill. The screened in porch was one of our fav places to sit. We had a great time going back and forth between the sunrise and sunset beaches. We are so excited for our next opportunity to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique stay with some tradeoffs

We had the best weekend on this private island! But there were a few tradeoffs to renting such a unique property. The boat launch had very limited hours, so we had some issues with getting out boat in the water. Also, make sure you bring plenty of jugs of water with you since the water on the island is not good to drink. Additionally, there is no place to dock your own boat that is not on the island, which causes some issues for getting off the island to go to the store. So there were a few hiccups, but we still loved our stay and would consider returning!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Price was high

The owner were very nice,the house needs a lot of work, we went to close the window and a pane of glass fell out no one was hurt ,there were 7 of us 1 standing board 1 kayak 1 tube not inflated had to buy a pump turns out it had a hole in it.the kitchen needs a nice big cast iron cooking skillet, we had to go buy one.all in all we had a good time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island house.

Wonderful stay. Everyone really enjoyed the feel of the place. Many terrific spots around the island to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time on the Island.

Great time spent with family. We were surprised to find a huge fridge. The 1920’s property is charming , with a lovely fireplace. The huge porch is amazing, even when it rained we still had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Buddies Bachelor Party

This place is awesome plain and simple. Beautiful views, every amenity you could ask for, owners are super nice. We didn’t even have a boat but wasn’t an issue at all as they had cayaks, a paddle boat, paddle board, and tons of tubes to float around the island on. Probably the hottest fishing spot on the lake is right off this islands dock as well. Everything I could’ve hoped for and more. Would have given it 6 stars if I could.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Unique Property

Having an island of several acres to yourself is a great way to spend time with close family. Fishing from the shore or boat produced bluegill, crappie and large mouth bass. The property is older so dont expect a fully renovated cabin. The screened in porch is huge. There was no air-conditioning, but the canopy of trees and the breeze that comes from being in the middle of a lake helped keep things cool even when in the 90s. For those who need their own bathroom, this may not be for you. You access the full bath through one of 2 bedrooms. There is also a toilet room just outside and a shower located just off the screened in porch. No tv, no wifi, and you're in the middle of nowhere so you may or may not have a cell signal. But thats not why youre going to vacation on an island isolated from the rest of the world. We will likely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing and peaceful

Everything about are experience was above expectations. The host was fast and friendly when communicating. The cabin and island were better than we could have ever expected. I wish I could just live here.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Great vintage getaway~

What a secluded vintage treasure of a unique cottage. Lots of areas to relax/read/zen/swim, or watch the boats go by pulling kids on their water toys. Beds are comfy and lots of kitchen amenities stocked for large parties…..they have it all~ There are many unique items to admire throughout the property. PLEASE BE GENTLE ON THIS WELL CARED FOR COTTAGE. There is no WiFi, but cell service is excellent! The checkin process is unique, so please be patient!! You will love the hospitality!! We will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great island getaway close to home

Very unique cottage located in the middle of Evans Lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Love the Property!

The cabin, the property, the many decks, and the many other hidden gems on this island was impressive. I would book again. However, there was certain things that did not correspond to the online listing. For example, no dvd and no wireless, but those did not detrail the beauty and experience more like small technicalities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and private

Love the private, relaxed environment. Sun porch was grand and amazing. It's a very unique property. We even got to watch fireworks twice from our own island. Owner was helpful. It is a little climb up to the house but we enjoyed the exercise. It wouldn't work for someone that's not mobile. But we enjoyed it thoroughly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Private Island Getaway

The vacation rental is different than your normal getaway. First off the obvious. It's on a 2.5 acre island so you have full privacy and you need a boat to get there with your belongings. The island is well maintained and its rustic and old feel make it unique. There is a campfire site at the lower end of the island, a large patio at the top end and a nice seating area out on the dock. The house is an older build with no central air or heating but we managed knowing this beforehand. The kitchen is a good size and has all the equipment and kitchen supplies needed for the weekend. There is a large summer room and where the dining table is. The bathrooms were a little small and are older and didnt have locks on the doors which we were able to deal with. Overall, it was a good experience as the owner was very friendly and accomadating and helped us get settled and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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