Starting on the Canadian side, the Fathom Five National Marine Park and the Bruce Peninsula National Park are a showcase of Huron history and natural beauty. Resplendent bays of shimmering blue water, high cliffs, and the relics of old shipwrecks all await there. Over the border, Mackinac Island has Revolutionary War forts and Mackinac National Park with its arched stone features. There's also Manitoulin Island, the largest of its kind in the world, where the Bridal Veil Falls cascade over the backcountry. There's rustic Bois Blanc Island. There's Lambton Shores, complete with wide beaches and local taverns.
Lake Huron's vastness is one reason for its endless array of pursuits. From the tree-lined coast of Saginaw Bay on the American Side to the creek-carved wilds of the French River on the Canadian side, it's a real playground for outdoorsy types. You can fish and boat, hike the clifftop ridges, beachcomb along the sands, and delve into thick fir forests. Midwestern safaris in the national parks promise glimpses of hummingbirds, bobcats, and wolves. Island hopping means cycling around empty shores, or spelunking in empty caverns. Get ready for a real adventure.
Winters are infamously harsh in Lake Huron – any soldier who manned Mackinac Fort back in 1812 could tell you that. These days, it means that most Lake Huron vacation rentals come into season when the warmer months swing around. They typically start with April, run through the uber-popular times of June, July, and August, and finish with the fall in September. Traveling then means finding the lakeshores, beaches, woodlands, and bays all without ice sheets and snow.
Lake Huron is so vast it straddles across the US-Canada border, covering a mega 23,000 square miles in the process. Its 1,850 miles of mainland shoreline is peppered with more state parks and national reserves than you can shake a maple leaf at. Some of the best include the rugged Bruce Peninsula, where the glowing bays reveal the uber-clean waters of Huron, and the Huron-Manistee National Forest in the US, which has porcupines and oak savannahs between secluded bays. Lake Huron vacation rentals are perfect for anyone who wants to explore a real North American wilderness.
Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 1,033 vacation rentals around Lake Huron. From 384 cabin rentals to 384 cottage rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.