Skull Island - Blackbeard's Hideaway - White Lake

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 874.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Explore the area

White Lake, MI

Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area1 min drive
Alpine Valley Ski Area10 min drive
Pine Knob Music Theatre22 min drive
Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Skull Island - Blackbeard's Hideaway

Ahoy, matey! Welcome to Skull Island where your adventures begin, and your memories are treasured.

Your adventure begins right after you park your car in the gated parking area. You'll bring your belongings to the dock where you can load it into your boat or use ours. From the dock, the house will be in your view on the island just to the right. THERE IS NO WAY TO DRIVE TO THE ISLAND, IT CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED BY ROWBOAT, YOUR BOAT OR RENTED PONTOON BOAT.

The home is unmistakable with pirate flags all around, painted black with cannons mounted to the side. You are about 100 yards or about a five-minute rowboat ride from your destination.

The property is on a point of the island. This gives you 270-degree views, main view of Pontiac Lake, the beach and Gale Bay. It's great to have the sun on the front of the house and to the rear of the house, you'll find shade under the large maple tree. In the evening you'll enjoy breathtaking sunsets.

You'll have access to everything you need. On the Lake, there is a Chinese Restaurant and a couple of boat liveries. Pontiac Lake State Park has a host of things to do.

Skull Island kid's camp is just on the other side of the island. Check them out on their website www.skullislandcamp.com or on Facebook www.facebook.com/skull.islandcamp.

Water is the way of the pirate so let's address that. There is a rowboat and paddle boat included with the house at no charge. We rent a well-seasoned 12-person pontoon for $150 per night or a newer pontoon can be rented from the multiple local boat liveries. Lounge around the lake or on the dock or deck all day and spend your evenings in Pontiac, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Clarkston, Detroit, Windsor (Canada), or other local hot spot of your choosing. Bring your fishing pole and catch Bass, Bluegill, Pike, Walleye, and other game fish when in season. Barbecue outside or cook inside. Vacation in beautiful Oakland County while enjoying the cozy, yet upscale, Northern Michigan atmosphere of this home. Abundant wildlife in nature sanctuary type setting all around the property. The cottage has additional dock space for your own boat as well.

On weekends you'll see the locals playing volleyball in the water.

Property manager

Michael Wylie

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

White Lake

Located in White Lake, this cabin is on the waterfront. Pine Knob Music Theatre and The Crofoot are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alpine Valley Ski Area and Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club. Waterford Oaks Waterpark and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

White Lake, MI

What's nearby

Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area - 1 min drive
Alpine Valley Ski Area - 10 min drive
Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club - 15 min drive
Pine Knob Ski Resort - 20 min drive
Pine Knob Music Theatre - 22 min drive

Getting around

Pontiac Transportation Center - 19 min drive
Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

Rustic Leaf Brewing Company - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Culver's - 7 min drive
Applebee's - 8 min drive
Mi Lot-Shark Club - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Skull Island - Blackbeard's Hideaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Skull Island - Blackbeard's Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Skull Island - Blackbeard's Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Skull Island - Blackbeard's Hideaway located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of Huron River and Alpine Valley Ski Area. Union Lake and Big Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Miranda F.

25 Aug 2023

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

Fun Bachelorette Bash

The perfect place for a little getaway! Gorgeous views and you’re on an island, how cool? The pirate decor was fantastic and made everything 20x better. It’s definitely worth renting the pontoon boat especially for a group of 4+. We had a great time and I hope to visit again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

11 June 2023

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

Great Staycation!!!

Me and my daughters had the best time. The cabin was perfect! Owner had everything there that we needed! My girls said “we just get good vibes here!” I agreed! Everything was easy and went as planned. Awesome getaway! Hope to definitely go back! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

16 Aug 2021

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

Pictures don’t do it justice

Absolutely beautiful! The pictures made it look good but seeing it in person it was so much better than we had hoped. Beautiful views, cabin is just fantastic, found some great sand bars on the lake to hang out on, overall a great experience. Every member of our family had a great time including our Labs and who were in doggy heaven with all the swimming. Highly recommend! We brought a boat, but if you don’t have one I would highly recommend renting the pontoon to be able to easily bring supplies to the cabin, spend the day on the lake, etc….

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allyson Y.

1 Aug 2021

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

Such a fun stay

The pirate house lives up to the pictures! The views are beautiful for adults and lots of fun activities for kids. The paddle boat is perfect for sunset rides. We hope to return again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021