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Lakefront Cottage
Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8225.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Old Mormon Print Shop Museum
- Place, The Marine Museum
- Place, Beaver Island Community Center
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
+1
1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Bathroom 4
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Lakefront Cottage
Windwood Cottage is a gorgeous custom home, located at the shores of Lake Michigan on one of the most beautifully secluded lakefront lots on Beaver Island.
This home is well appointed with all the amenities you could want to make your vacation stay comfortable and convenient. A modern and fully equipped gourmet kitchen will make hosting meals a breeze, and a screened in lakefront dining area will allow for a spectacular dining experience in any weather, with some of the best sunset views on the island.
Lounge in the lakefront cabana chairs or relax in the hammock as you listen to the waves just steps away. Enjoy the light and airy feeling of being in the woods even while indoors with this home’s 31 windows and skylights. In the fall, cozy up to a fire by the beautiful rock fireplace.
Unlike many rental properties, when you arrive at Windwood you’ll find high quality bed linens and towels awaiting you, as well as many cooking essentials, from oils to spices and more.
The cottage sleeps up to 8 people. There is a master bedroom on the main floor with a queen sized bed, and two bedroom upstairs with a queen bed in each. There is a sofa sleeper in the finished basement. There are two full bathrooms on the main and upper floor, and a half bathroom in the basement level.
Wifi is provided, as are streaming services though a smart TV.
Windwood Cottage is located just a few miles from downtown St. James, the ferry dock and the airport, yet it feels wild and remote. Less than a mile away is the famous Donegal Bay sand beach, and numerous hiking trails and backwoods dirt roads await your exploration.
Beaver Island is a true hidden gem, wild and remote - yet easily accessed by a regular ferry or a quick and inexpensive flight from Charlevoix, MI.
Windwood Cottage is available year round.
This home is well appointed with all the amenities you could want to make your vacation stay comfortable and convenient. A modern and fully equipped gourmet kitchen will make hosting meals a breeze, and a screened in lakefront dining area will allow for a spectacular dining experience in any weather, with some of the best sunset views on the island.
Lounge in the lakefront cabana chairs or relax in the hammock as you listen to the waves just steps away. Enjoy the light and airy feeling of being in the woods even while indoors with this home’s 31 windows and skylights. In the fall, cozy up to a fire by the beautiful rock fireplace.
Unlike many rental properties, when you arrive at Windwood you’ll find high quality bed linens and towels awaiting you, as well as many cooking essentials, from oils to spices and more.
The cottage sleeps up to 8 people. There is a master bedroom on the main floor with a queen sized bed, and two bedroom upstairs with a queen bed in each. There is a sofa sleeper in the finished basement. There are two full bathrooms on the main and upper floor, and a half bathroom in the basement level.
Wifi is provided, as are streaming services though a smart TV.
Windwood Cottage is located just a few miles from downtown St. James, the ferry dock and the airport, yet it feels wild and remote. Less than a mile away is the famous Donegal Bay sand beach, and numerous hiking trails and backwoods dirt roads await your exploration.
Beaver Island is a true hidden gem, wild and remote - yet easily accessed by a regular ferry or a quick and inexpensive flight from Charlevoix, MI.
Windwood Cottage is available year round.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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
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
Beaver Island
Located in Beaver Island, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Jewell Gillespie Park Beach, while The Marine Museum and Toy Museum are cultural highlights.
Beaver Island, MI
What's nearby
- Old Mormon Print Shop Museum - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
- The Marine Museum - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
- Beaver Island Community Center - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
- Toy Museum - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
- Beaver Island Harbor Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 7.3 km
Restaurants
- Wild Strawberry Cafe - 11 min drive
- Circle M Restaurant - 13 min drive
- Whiskey Point Brewing - 11 min drive
- The Beachcomber - 10 min drive
- Shamrock Restaurant & Pub - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Pete Muldoon
I've been visiting Beaver Island my whole life, and lived here for a couple years in the late 70's as a kid. I work in Jackson Hole, WY for much of the summer, but am on the Island every chance I get. I'm a musician and woodworker/carpenter, and love spending time in outdoors. My partner Alyson and I put a lot of thought and effort into making sure our home will be a place for you to have a relaxing, stress free time by the lake on beautiful Beaver Island.
Why they chose this property
There are only a handful of properties that offer this kind of secluded beauty on Beaver Island, and fewer that are still close to town. It's a gorgeous custom home that will welcome you the moment you set foot in it!
What makes this property unique
The sunsets are amazing, and the screen in lakeside porch is perfect for enjoying them.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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