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Lake View Cottage on Beautiful Sand Bay

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View from kitchen window
Outside area to grill out
View from front of house
Entrance to house
View from top deck. Stars are amazing at night up here.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Beaver Island, MI
  • CMU Biological Station
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Marine Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Beaver Island Community Center
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Master Bed Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Lake View Cottage on Beautiful Sand Bay

This is a cute cozy cottage with a lake view of Lake Michigan! It’s a 2 minute walk to a beautiful secluded public beach on Sand Bay! This cottage has three bedrooms and one bath. Two bedrooms have queen size beds and the the other room upstairs has a bunk bed with a loft that also has a twin size bed, perfect for kids. The open kitchen has a beautiful view of the lake, while fully loaded with all the cook ware you need to prepare all of your meals while on vacation. There is also an office with internet for those who may need to conduct business out while on vacation. The cottage also comes with two kayaks that you can explore the lake on. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to spend some quality time with your friends and family on this beautiful island, and beautiful property.

Property manager

Christine Sylvain

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Beaver Island

Beaver Island is home to this cottage. 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.
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Beaver Island, MI

What's nearby

  • CMU Biological Station - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The Marine Museum - 15 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Beaver Island Community Center - 16 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Beaver Island Harbor Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Feodar Protar Cabin - 20 min drive - 9.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle M Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wild Strawberry Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Beaver Island Lodge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Whiskey Point Brewing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shamrock Restaurant & Pub - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake View Cottage on Beautiful Sand Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake View Cottage on Beautiful Sand Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake View Cottage on Beautiful Sand Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake View Cottage on Beautiful Sand Bay located?

Situated in Beaver Island, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of CMU Biological Station and Lake Michigan. Jewell Gillespie Park Beach and The Marine Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely cabin on a lovely beach! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, and the owner was quick to communicate!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt L.

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

Comfy

Fantastic place, comfortable and next to a great public beach. The owner responded promptly to any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our third trip to the island and third stay at the cabin, perfection! Our kids, the in-laws and pup LOVE this cabin, it’s become a second home for us. We have become so smitten with Beaver Island we are planning more frequent trips. The house has everything you need and more, and if you can find it, the local grocery store is well stocked! Thank you for the memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh N.

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

Great view short walk to beach

We enjoyed our stay very much, awesome lake view from house, beach is a short walk away, and it was sandy, very shallow water with sand bars , excellent for small kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

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

A nice week away from the monotony.

Nice place, clean, quite, comfortable, close to beach, friendly people, not too far from town, plenty of site seeing on the island, A nice stay over all.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Linda W.

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

Beaver Island Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at this cottage. It had a beautiful view of the lake and was a great place to look at the stars. It was thoughtfully furnished with a well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kate K.

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

Great beach access on Beaver Island

We had a lovely time soaking in Beaver Island from this comfortable retreat. The beach access is very easy and was nearly private even though we were there in August. Definite recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh N.

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

Nice view

Stayed twice, would recommend, its a great little cottage, with a beach at the end of the street. My kid loves it
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mike & Tonja D.

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

Great location & beach

We had a lovely time staying at Christines's home! We were so close to the beach and not far from town, it was a great combination! Christine was great to work with and the home was charming!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Nice Cottage on Island in Lake Michigan

I chose this cottage because of the view to the lake, rooms for family, and also the owner allowed my mature, well-trained pet cat to stay. I like the tongue and groove knotty pine walls, and charm of an old cottage. There’s abundant windows, and skylights for views of the woods and Lake. It has a crows nest on the third floor loft with a natural twisted wood railing. Set on a quiet lane with a few other cottages; it’s a natural retreat with every modern amenity, full kitchen stocked, plus spices and olive oil; inflated tubes and towels for the beach and water, which we enjoyed daily, and star gazing at night. Wish we could’ve stayed longer to see the peaches in bloom.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen P.

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

Fantastic Get Away Outside of Town

The house has everything you need to have a wonderful stay on the island. The kitchen is fantastic to cook in and the space is laid out really well. The owner is very responsive and a pleasure to rent from. This rental is a winner!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Perfect getaway!

This was our second time staying at Christine’s cottage and we had the best time! Everything you need for a wonderful, relaxing time is at this cozy place. We can’t wait to go back again-we miss the island already!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Perfect Quiet Spot

We had everything we needed and then some. The view of the lake was amazing. We would walk down the short way to enjoy our morning coffee with the waves and gulls. The kitchen was amazing to cook in. Beds were super comfy. We loved it and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Beautiful Haven

We are a little bias, as our parents owned the home for 30 yrs. Best beach on the island. Everything you need is at the cabin. Loved all the games for the kids. Beautiful paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

karen s.

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

Great house

Just got back from a week here. House was wonderful. Had everything you needed and the location was perfect. Far enough from town but not too far. Beach entry just up from the house. Saw a ton of birds.very cute inside
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M., Rice Lake, WI

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

Our Favorite Place on Earth

This property is absolutely perfect for our family. This was our second stay at the cottage and it was perfect once again. This VRBO is well stocked and has everything a person needs to for a week stay. We will be coming back again next year. Thanks Christine!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie P.

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

Yellow Cottage Stay

This cottage was perfect as an extra house for our family reunion on Beaver Island. The kitchen/dining/living room area was spacious and had a lovely view of Lake Michigan. The children's bedrooms were especially nice with their own separate staircase to a bedroom and a loft on two levels in the back of the house. The amenities were very good and the checkout process was easy. There is easy access to one of the few public beaches on Beaver Island. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a place on Sand Bay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

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

Loved every minute

By far the best place I have rented in Beaver Island. The beach was sandy and not rocky: There are kayaks, outside chars and firewood to use! There was plenty of space in the cottage and everything you need already there. We even used the grill! We already have it rented for next year and loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

Peaceful Cottage

This was our second stay at the cottage, and we'd be happy to come back again! Easy access to a gorgeous sand beach that's shallow enough to wade out well into the lake. The cottage itself has a great set-up with good wifi, an excellent kitchen, and a neat loft/bunk area for kids to hang out. Christine was super friendly and communicative with the booking, also made for easy check-in and out. We love this east-side location being somewhat secluded, yet only a 10-minute drive into town. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

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

Beautiful beach and Lake Michigan water!

We had a wonderful time here. The house was very comfortable for the four of us. What made the stay was the beach and water. This property is just a 2 minute walk to an incredible beach that is deep with soft, white, sand. There were hardly any other people there during our stay so it felt like our own beach. The water is crystal clear and shallow. We had so much fun and love having our dog with us. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ann Arbor M.

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

Fantastic location and ideal lake access

We very much enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Lake Michigan is a short walk away and the beach along this stretch is just fantastic. The kitchen is well-supplied and the generous island makes for a perfect gathering area. The outdoor space includes a nice deck, picnic table, and grill. One family member really appreciated the office space and good Internet. Overall, the property feels like a lake cabin that you are borrowing from a family friend. The bathroom is on the small side with a very small shower. We were comfortable during our stay and appreciated the owners' good communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Debra F., Portage

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two week get away

We had an awesome time. Loved the location and access to the beach!! The house was well equipped for our needs. There is no cell service but if you’re you’re an Apple user the WiFi connects well and no issues. However android friends had no service at all. The only complaint I would have is that I wish there were the directions for the dehumidifier. It got a bit musty on the house. Once we figured it out, all was well.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Nadine K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness

Christine was awesome but her cleaning crew is not doing her justice The couch had sand all over it the beautiful chairs around the island were filthy , dead bugs and cobwebs which is to bad because the cottage is super cute! We had to empty the vacuum in order to sweep up all the sand left behind. We cleaned before we unpacked.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

christina m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We love it very peaceful very quiet very easy to get to lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Christine Sylvain

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My Husband and I just purchased this property this spring and are excited to share it with you.

Why they chose this property

This is a very quiet beautiful location on Beaver Island. The large kitchen and the charm of this house will be great for you and your family.

What makes this property unique

The beautiful sandy beach is just a minute or so walk away.

Languages:

English