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
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Place trash in dumpster across the street on check out and Thursday night for Friday morning pickup.
Leave rental unlocked and key in rental on checkout.
Pick up after any pets and text host of departure for notice to cleaning lady.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Confirm by text upon arrival. If more guests show than booked, additional guest fees plus $200 will be charged. No fireworks. Quite hours after dusk.
No trailer parking w/o advance approval. Pets leashed, not wandering, left unattended or excessive barking.
No adding or removing tv apps, logins etc. $150 per hour charged against security deposit to restore remove alterations.
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
De Tour Village
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 Lake Huron and Williams Nature Preserve.
‪Mainsail Restaurant And Deckhand Saloon - ‬4 min drive
‪Dinghy’s - ‬4 min drive
‪Ship Wreck Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Mainsail Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cast- A-Ways pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Cast- A-Ways?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cast- A-Ways on 10 May 2026 start from AU$247, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Cast- A-Ways?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cast- A-Ways?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cast- A-Ways?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cast- A-Ways located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Huron and 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Williams Nature Preserve. Drummond Island Yacht Haven and The Rock Golf Course are also within 16 miles (25 km).
Reviews
9.8
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We enjoyed our stay, the kitchen is very well supplied along with the rest of the house. The guest dock across the road was still in and we enjoyed sitting and watching the freighters. The fire pit was awesome, would definitely recommend for a relaxing getaway.
We enjoyed the stay very much. The house is beautiful and very clean. We had an emergency come up and had to leave early and the owner was very understanding and helpful. I would recommend staying here very much.
Check in was easy. Gerald was super nice and accommodating. House was great. It had everything we needed and more! De tour village was great small little town and it was a great experience visiting Drummond Island!
This was a nice get-a-way in a peaceful place. The host provided more than we could ask for thinking of all details. It was spacious and a comfortable environment.
We had some changes at the last minute and the owner was accommodating. He welcomed us upon arrival. The place was very clean.
Would definitely stay again.
This was a great place to stay if you like the water and large ships. This place was clean and extremely small town vibes. We loved it alot, large room to just relax in had everything we needed couldn't have asked for more.