Island Getaway on BBI - Beautiful Log Home with Sandy Beachfront on Lake Huron

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BBI Lake Effect Lodge backyard/lakefront view.
BBI Lake Effect Lodge backyard/lakefront view.
BBI Lake Effect Lodge backyard/lakefront view.
Lakeside view
Roadside view.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
AU$546
avg per night

Explore the area

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Bois Blanc Island, MI
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
  • Cheboygan Marina
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lower Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Lower Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom Upper Floor

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

Outdoor Bunk House Lower Level

2 Single Beds

Outdoor Bunk House Upper Level

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

Room

  • 176.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds, 3 Double Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Futon
Price is AU$546 avg per night,

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About the area

Pointe Aux Pins

Located in Pointe Aux Pins, this lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lake Huron and Cheboygan State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World and Maze Of Mirrors. Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬122 min drive
  • ‪Mulligan's - ‬122 min drive
  • ‪Indo China Gardens - ‬123 min drive
  • ‪Cheboygan Brewing Company - ‬123 min drive
  • ‪Yeck's Family Drive In - ‬124 min drive

About this property

Island Getaway on BBI - Beautiful Log Home with Sandy Beachfront on Lake Huron

This gorgeous log home has a million dollar view of Gull Island and the Straits of Mackinac, located on Michigan's best kept secret; Bois Blanc Island. 3 bedroom home, 2 baths, 265' of sandy beachfront, with a private dock. A must see one of a kind experience!

Come explore Bois Blanc Island, a 45 minute ferry ride from Cheboygan Mi.

This unique log home, we call the BBI Lake Effect Lodge, is constructed of 18" logs and is magnificent to behold. The setting is very private with no nearby neighbors, yet the location is close to the Tavern, Diner, Ferry, and other attractions. A large private dock with good fishing for smallmouth bass is right out front. A campfire in the firepit is always a popular gathering spot.

The kitchen is fully stocked, just bring your own food. A washer and drier is available for use.

BBI offers many trails for hiking , 4-wheeling, and bicycle riding. Side-by-side vehicles are available for rent nearby.

Fishermen and hunters are welcome. Fish for salmon, lake trout, smallmouth bass in Lake Huron or try one of 4 large inland lakes for perch, walleye, pike, bullheads, and small mouth bass. BBI has hundreds of acres of state owned hunting land and has a plentiful deer population. BBI is also a popular destination for duck hunters.

Property manager

Robert Cochran
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Getaway on BBI - Beautiful Log Home with Sandy Beachfront on Lake Huron pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Island Getaway on BBI - Beautiful Log Home with Sandy Beachfront on Lake Huron ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Getaway on BBI - Beautiful Log Home with Sandy Beachfront on Lake Huron ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Island Getaway on BBI - Beautiful Log Home with Sandy Beachfront on Lake Huron located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is steps from Lake Huron and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cheboygan Marina and Cheboygan Opera House. Turner Park is 8.7 mi (13.9 km) away.

Island Getaway on BBI - Beautiful Log Home with Sandy Beachfront on Lake Huron Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan J.

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

Great views

Great place for our group of 8. Nice sxs trails to see the colors.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

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

Don E Ray

Wonderful place and people. Well absolutely do this again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

murali k.

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

Nice view

Great communication by the host and we did enjoy our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Daryna G.

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

Great Location!

We loved the location, the Gull island right across from the house. Lots of wildlife to see. The property could use some minor upgrades on pans and towels, but everything has been great otherwise!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samir M.

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

Best cabin

Everything from communication to olace itself was just perfect. Location is amazing, cabin is fabulous. Never seen log cabin from the ligs that huge. Owner was always ready to help. I will be back again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

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

We loved our stay

We love this property, it was a beautiful location. The house was spotless. The view was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris c.

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

Better than the pictures

Excellent beachfront property and perfect for a family vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug V.

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

Superb Cabin

A very nice getaway cabin. Quiet. Relaxing. Nicely accessorized. Great view and lake access. Beautiful property and the cabin is comfortable and very outdoor oriented. Liked the lsland in total. Friendly folks. The Outpost general store and restaurant was a nice place with great pizza.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Beautiful house and setting.

Our whole group (ages 5-61) enjoyed being at BBI Lake Effect Lodge. Beautiful, spacious, log home in a stunning location. The kids enjoyed playing in the sand and water along the sand bar. Great fishing off the dock. Nice lakeside fire pit and plenty of seating available. 100% recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

carole c.

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

Great retreat

Property was great and Robert made himself available and checked in several times to make sure everything was wonderful, which it was!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shoun W.

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

Island getaway!

This property was beautiful. Fantastic log cabin with amazing views! Spent the entire week truly relaxing in this amazing cabin. Absolutely would recommend and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Patty L.

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

Awesome vacation stay

Lots of room for family to have their own space and/or bedroom. Porch with swing and such a beautiful view!!! Would stay here again and recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

Family Vacation

I stayed at this property with my almost 2 year old daughter, teenage stepsons, husband, sister-in-law and mother-in-law. The property was beautiful! We loved that the water was mostly shallow so we didn't have to worry too much about our 2 year old getting into water over her head. BBI is a really fun island to explore. The highlight for the boys was the ATV rental day-- Robert provided contact information for ATV rentals and some other activities, which was a really nice touch. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

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

Great house!

Stayed here for our son’s wedding. What a beautiful home right on the water. Lots of room in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

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

Relaxing Stay on Bob-lo

The Lodge was a terrific place for a long family weekend. We found the property to be very roomy for 3 couples plus a dog. The front porch facing Lake Huron - with a porch swing, chairs, and picnic table - was one of our favorite spots. We found the Gas Grill clean and ready to go and used several times during our stay. The firepit came with a stack of dry wood which we really appreciated! We brought our kayaks and were very happy to launch from the beach for an easy paddle. This was the first time to BBI for most of us (my daughter had been once before), and we loved the slower, quieter pace of the Island. The Lodge was a great accommodation for our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia L.

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

Charming Lakefront Log House for Our Family Getaway

We had an amazing time at this cozy log house on Lake Huron! From the moment we walked in, we felt very comfortable and relaxed. The house was perfect for our family, and we loved every minute of our stay. We spent our days paddle boating on the lake, exploring the island, and just soaking in the beautiful surroundings. One of the highlights was celebrating my birthday under the strawberry moon—so cool! The kids had a blast filming their own movie, and we all enjoyed hanging out around the campfire and playing card games together. This place has a unique lakefront location and was the perfect getaway from the everyday busy life. Falling asleep to the sound of waves and waking up to the birds was just what we needed. We left feeling totally refreshed and with so many great memories. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

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

Couldn't have asked for a better home to rent!!

This was an amazing house and property. Clean and had everything we needed. Was a 2 family vacation with our pets. Was very happy and would recommend this rental to anyone that wants solitude and an amazing view. The bunkhouse will forever be Hawkes own special house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Perfect getaway!

This was our 6th girls only island getaway and it was perfect. Mr. Cochran has everything you could need in the kitchen, bedroom, cleaning supplies, games, working wifi….. It was so well equipped that I took notes as host for our own rental. The 6 of us highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

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

Will come back

The property is in a great location, close to the ferry and the tavern. The water was nice and there were sand bars all around to walk out onto from the property. The locals are all very friendly and helpful. There was no power at the bunkhouse, so no lights or AC, so we hope that will be fixed before our next visit. Overall, a great relaxing place to unwind!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Tammie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Sons wedding

Picture of surroundings and outside of lodge seemed accurate. I would highly recommend updating the bedding of the rooms. The main house is definitely more of a hunting lodge. Host was available if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

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

Spacious modern cabin on the water

Stayed with a group of seven adults and at no time did the cabin feel at all cramped. One of the highlights of the trip was the amount of wildlife that we were able to see just from the back yard of the cabin including hummingbirds, bald eagles, deer, and a beaver that swam past in the lake one evening. This cabin, and Bois Blanc Island, are perfect for any person, group, or family that really wants to get away and out into nature in a truly unique setting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Lakefront stay

This cabin was everything our family wanted and more! We had 5 adults, 1 teenager, and 3 kiddos ages 9 and 11 and all of us loved it! There was fishing, bird watching, nightly campfires, yard games, etc. There was plenty of room for all of us to sleep and be comfortable. We arrived on the island early and the property owner was very flexible with letting us drop some items off. Would stay there again in a heartbeat and would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

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

Even better than expected

Beautiful, secluded one of a kind cabin that was clean, fresh smelling and roomy. Great small mouth bass fishing right off the dock. Local host very informative and responsive to questions and requests. Large yard for family games and wonderful covered front porch with swing to gather, view lake and watch the freighters go through The Straights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Everything we needed

We were impressed how the owners thought of every detail someone would need at a cabin stay on an island! They supplied more than enough towels and bathroom supplies, more than enough lawn chairs, bonfire wood and games, more than enough kitchen supplies including spices we forgot for our steak on the grill, more than enough bedding supplies, laundry and cleaning supplies if we needed it. It was a carefree stay with the best view, warm porch, and convenient location from the ferry and restaurant/bar. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

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

Wildlife sanctuary on a quiet island!

Roberta place is great. Very relaxing atmosphere with lots of wildlife viewing opportunity. We went as a boating vacation and the size of our boat (31’, 3’ draft) meant that we had to dock at the island marina. The dock on the property could only take a boat with a draft of less than 2’ maybe, but it would still be tight. The bottom is rocky, so you do not want to risk running aground. The municipal marina was easy to use and had room for 5-7 transients as long as they are not too big. We had a great time at the lodge and appreciated the tranquil atmosphere it provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022