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Steinreich on BBI

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A sunset over a calm body of water with a tree silhouette on the right.
A living room with wicker furniture, a television, and a bookshelf.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with stools, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A snow-covered driveway leading to a house with a porch and outdoor furniture.
A gravel area with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees and a covered seating area with a chair.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
With 5 bicycles, this lakefront vacation home offers ample space for family-friendly adventures. It accommodates 16 guests across 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Enjoy outdoor areas like a deck and patio, along with nearby activities such as sailing and scuba diving. The property is pet-friendly and includes games for entertainment.

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Toys
  • Washing machine
  • Patio

Explore the area

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Bois Blanc Island, MI
  • Place, Lake Thompson
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪108 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Loft

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Steinreich on BBI

"Steinreich" Cottage is located directly on Lake Huron on the east side of Bois Blanc Island, 5 miles from Cheboygan on the mainland where most visitors embark by scheduled seasonal ferry service or year round air service.
"Steinreich" Cottage offers 12+ guests the ultimate in comfort and peaceful solitude. A wrap around porch and a very open and specious living area with a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, all off the lakefront side of the home are a few of the best features. We can provide comfortable sleeping for up to 15 adults.
A beach side deck is the perfect location to view the crossing ships or for stargazing at night.
There is a Barn fire ring down on the beach (strictly weather permitting).

Go swimming right off the beach in a very remote bay, or at "Snow Beach" Bay just 1 mile from the cottage, or hike, bike, hunt, ski or run on the primarily flat dirt roads and trails. There is "Rusty" in the woods to play with, a row boat and 5 adult and children bikes with 3 adult and two children helmets to explore the island. No guarantee on those.
A year-round destination. For guests who prefer the winter time - snow mobil and country cross skiing on endless trails is only one of the possibilities. Ice fishing is big on the inland lakes. From December-April there is a caterer on the island to order breakfast, lunch and dinner or order groceries by plane.

We provide transportation during the winter months when the boat is not running.

Visitors and residents alike appreciate the remote and quiet lifestyle that the Island offers, with a variety of outdoor and sporting activities to suit every style and taste.
The museum shows you the history of Bois Blanc Island in the Straits of Mackinac.
The year round population of 80 people swells into the thousands as families, sportsmen, athletes, college students, boaters and campers are attracted to the island for it's many seasonal offerings. Daily car and passenger ferryboat service during May to November as well as an air taxi service in commuter prop planes keep folks connected with the mainland communities of Cheboygan, St. Ignace, and Pelleston International Airport.

Or take the kayaks or plane to Makinaw Island. A wonderful day trip.

Bois Blanc Island is a 4 hour drive north from Detroit.

**If you decide to use an air-conditioning unit or humidifier, you will receive an allowance of 22 kWh of electricity per day at no extra cost. Any usage exceeding this limit will incur a charge of $2 per additional kWh, reflecting the high electricity costs on the island. Additionally, Wi-Fi is available upon request.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
After written permission. Additional rates apply
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Only after written permission through the owner!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking will forfeit the security deposit!!!!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
$150 cleaning fee Additional guest $25 person/day
A starter supply of cleaning + hygiene products may be in the property for use. Guest is responsible for purchasing any supplies and all food + drink
Using electronic equipment, all Sport activities and use of the provided equipment is on your own risk. Toilet paper must be save for septic system!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 903202vb
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
Note from host: After written permission. Additional rates apply
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Pointe Aux Pins

Located in Pointe Aux Pins, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Cheboygan Opera House and Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World and Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory. Travelling with kids? Consider Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Bois Blanc Island, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Thompson - 26 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 170 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bob-Lo Tavern - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Island Tavern - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steinreich on BBI pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Steinreich on BBI?

As of 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steinreich on BBI on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,250, 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 Steinreich on BBI?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steinreich on BBI?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Steinreich on BBI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steinreich on BBI located?

This Pointe Aux Pins holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Huron, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Turner Park and Cheboygan Marina. Cheboygan Opera House and Cheboygan River Front Range Light are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and Miss Ben was great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting. Very large and spacious bedrooms. With all the windows plenty of wonderful natural light. The porches with all the seating was wonderful! Nice clean accommodation. Our only complaints were it was hard for me to get to the beach with my wheeled walker and we didn’t have much of a view of the lake, or seating there. Our host did explain the ice storm early in the year damaged the furniture and gazebo on the beach. Mrs. Ben was wonderful, very pleasant and friendly, she made us feel right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful property on Bois Blanc Island. There was plenty of space for 5 adults. The wrap around porch and walk to the beach was a highlight. The kitchen is well equipped. We had a minor issue on arrival and Ms. Ben was accommodating. This is a remote island. I would highly recommend bringing extra toilet paper, paper towels etc as it is difficult to obtain.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place, great hostess!

Beautiful remote location! Was perfect for our large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks a lot. Hope you had a wonderful wedding and wish you all the luck for your family and future. Miss Ben
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get a way

Nice house for a family get away
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazingly beautiful property

The beach views are unreal! So gorgeous! Plenty of room and many beds. Host was attentive and accommodating. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay on Bois Blanc Island! The house was well-equipped for our group of four adults, 3 teens, 2 small children, and a dog. The property is beautiful and the beach has wonderful views. You are in nature, so remember that things like bugs are inevitable. Overall our stay was quite pleasant! Perhaps my only minor faults were that the porch area was so spidery that we really couldn’t use it, and all of the amenities in the listing weren’t as easily available as implied. I’m not afraid of bugs or spiders, but the entire porch was so covered in webs and spiders that we chose to sit on chairs in the grass instead. I don’t mind a little cleaning, but it was more than I wanted to do while on vacation. Additionally, things like fire wood were not readily available and we had to forage for it or buy it. I believe the things like bikes and boats were locked up in the barn - understandable - but it was just an extra step to reach out and ask for things that we expected to be more accessible. To be fair, that’s more of an “us” issue, but we also didn’t want to bother our hosts. One thing to note - the beach area is beautiful, but even with other reviews I really underestimated how rocky it is. This is not the kind of beach you lay out on. You can explore and rock hunt, but it’s not a sandy relaxed kind of beach vibe.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Vacation

We had a wonderful time away from it all. Great hiking and biking, time at the water and playing games with the family. Ms Ben is very hospitable and Steinreich is a lovely home. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks a lot! Hope to see you and your wonderful family again!!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The power was out the day we arrived so the host let us know we would have to make the beds and finish the laundry. Unfortunately she did not have time to fully clean which we were not aware of. The toilets, showers, floor, and fridge were dirty. There were coffee stains still on the hard floor. The whole house needed a good deep cleaning. We were disappointed there was no Gazebo as shown in the pictures. We were really looking forward to the screened in gazebo especially with the biting flies this time of year. When we contacted the host about our concerns she told us that it was out of her control and she would not apologize or remedy the situation. She claimed the toilets and showers looked like that due to iron in the water but I was able to easily clean the toilets and they stayed clean the remainder of our stay. I have included before and after pictures of the main floor toilet. The trees have grown ups so much that the view of the lake is very limited and not like the pictures in the listing. The beach is beautiful and we enjoyed having a short walk to the beach. The house is also very secluded. Even though we spent a lot of the week cleaning the house we still had a very nice vacation and time with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

House is spacious and clean, and the property and location were great. The host was very communicative and flexible when we needed to make minor changes. Great experience and we are planning to return to this property next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
Thank you very much for your kind comment. I’m more than happy if you have any suggestions how we could improve your experience for next year. Have a wonderful winter. Sincerely MissBen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hurry on and go to the lake.

Great home on lake huron!! Wonderful stay, very few people, lots of woods and water! Miss Ben was great! She helped with everything I asked!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Hi Delicia, Thanks for your nice words. Hopefully you will be back to our wonderful island. MissBen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to stay on BBI

Nice, roomy house with great host. Large kitchen/living area made it very comfortable for our group of 9 (ages 17-60). We enjoyed cooking together in large kitchen w/ island + large table and dishwasher. Lots of sleeping room & 2 full baths were great. The gazebo & beach fire pit are wonderful. Miss Ben is very accommodating. Thank you for wonderful place to stay on hidden gem of island. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of BBI in a great house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent views

This home is such a nice place to stay at to get away from it all. Just a few steps out the door to the beach with amazing sunrises. Kitchen had everything we needed. The beds were soft and comfy and we had extra linens and blankets if needed. There are plenty of towels available too. There only is enough hot water for a quick shower but it heats back up in about an hour for another person to shower, that’s the only draw back. There is kayaks and bikes to use. The island is just so lovely. The homeowner was there to meet us when we arrived and to show us around. Miss Ben was so nice and has such a wonderful home to share.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2021
Hi Holly, we are apologizing for the inconvenience of the “lukewarm” water. We just figured out that a valves for the upstairs bathroom wasn’t really open. We are so sorry. Please come back and enjoy the new hot water heater. I hope you made it home safe and planning to come back and stay with us. Sincerely MissBen
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

One of TP is all you get

Necessities not provided. No toilet paper, no paper towel, no trash bags other than one curtesy bag. Toilet paper unfortunately is not sold on the island so this was a problem for our group if 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2024
Dear Christina, It says in our house rules that guests are responsible for all their necessities. Paper towels in specific aren’t good for our septic system, so we provide plenty of micro fiber cleaning rags to distribute to a safe natural environment. We are living on an island, getting supplies over is very costly and expensive. We try to be prepared and help our guests out as best as we can, but sometimes we are having issues to get supplies in a timely manner. The store is selling 🧻 but was closed/out of it. Trash bags are available at the Transfer Station. That’s where the trash can be dropped off. If our guests need any assistance/additional supplies, please ask. We are always open to help and find the best solution possible. Sincerely MissBen
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Friends weekend 2021

The property was reviewed at 3-stars due to issues with the property manager. She met us at the property when we arrived and asked repeatedly how many guests were in our group. We responded with 12 guests and an infant ( < 2 yrs old), however, we were mistaken and should have reported 13 guests on the listing as the baby counts toward our total head count. This was a simple misunderstanding and could have easily been addressed the moment we entered the property. Unfortunately, the property manager did not address this at that time and instead began texting us the next day asking for details that were not required on the listing, such as a copy of our driver's license and names of all in the party. She continued to text over the period of the weekend and accused us of being "dishonest" with our count and wanted to charge us for 16 people based on the ferry records. At this point, we offered for her to come over and take a head count of the people at the property and asked her to quit harassing us during our vacation. She did not come over and updated my listing to 13 people without further comment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Lake area is all rocky no beach. Wear water shoes for sure. Weather was humid and 1 window fan 1 box fan older and 1 9 inch fan did not even begin to cool the upstairs. Went to walmart bought 4 box fans to get it to cool down. Dish ware was terrible. Bring your own pots and pans.not 1good sharp knife most of glasses from a garage sale. They need to through out all dishes and buy new for 16 ppl. Place was not ready for us at 400 oclock. We swept and made beds. Wasn't worth the price at all. Need 4 window units and it would be nice ad cool. Alot of the porch needed a brushing. Spiders and cobwebs all over. Left some items was contacted and said they would mail them to me. Will see. Loft needs to be made into separate bedrooms. Beds were hard. Sheets and blankets were just subpar. Rented a house that slept 12 comfortably ac nice ready for us for half what I paid for this rental. Vrbo did not impress me with this rental at all. madebeds.chargtheycharawindounitsfllown
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2024
Hello Mark, Thank you for staying with us. We hope the next time you will find an accommodation more to your liking. MissBen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house on lake huron. Steps to the beach. Home is clean and well furnished. Host is very responsive and super helpful. We had a blast.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect and peaceful

The pictures online don’t do the property justice. The view of the lake and access was amazing!! Such a relaxing trip. The kids (10 & 11) had a wonderful time playing in the water or enjoying all the fun things stocked in the house. There was never a dull moment. Miss Ben answered all our questions before, during and after our trip. We all can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Bois Blanc

Property was ok. No hot water. Kept getting excuses. Living room sofa was nasty; dirty and smelled. Ad said two 2-person kayaks. They were unusable; partially deflated. Non-performance towels, cooking oil which are usually standard. Bars of soap were previously used and dirty. Would not rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bois Blanc Island

Great property. Miss Ben is an excellent host!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, great time!

Great place, great time! The house accommodated 5 couple’s nicely. Miss Ben is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We stayed at the house for just a quick weekend trip to the island. We had four couples and there was plenty of space. The large kitchen and dining area is great. The house was very clean and well stocked for a wonderful weekend. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wasn't quite what I expected

Arriving at the property was a different experience, taking the ferry to the island. When we arrived we were greeted by Miss Ben's husband. She was feeling slightly under the weather and was not able to meet us at the home. If you love nature it was wonderful I'd never experienced biting flies until I arrived on the island. The next day the power and the water went out on the East Side of the island. Where we were staying. It was due to a storm, but the storm happened the night before. Miss Ben and her husband made sure we had clean water and even coffee the next morning. The beach area was absolutely beautiful. There were a few downsides to the property like the bugs in the inside. My daughter was attacked by a spider. I think they could have done more work with containing the gnats that were inside the property. I don't think a lot of cleaning was done before we arrived and to my understanding there were guests who left the day we arrived. So we walked in on their filth and that was not pleasant at all. The sheets were not clean but had been flipped. Miss Ben, when made aware of the situation, did come over, take the sheets, clean them, and bring us back clean linen. I just feel for the price we paid it would have been more up to par. There's so much more I can say about this but I've waited so long to post a review many things have been blocked out. The property was not horrible but it could have been a lot better.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nature lover getaway

We loved how peaceful and quiet this property was. The only sounds you hear are the waves on the shore and the wind in the trees. We saw lots of wildlife too! Having a property on a remote island obviously has some challenges (there aren’t hardware, plumbing supply or Walmart’s on the island!) and the owner worked through some very minor issues with a combination of ingenuity and charm and made it all work for our 3 generation family vacation. We had everything we needed for a very lovely stay. Our only suggestion would be to swap the 2 twin beds on the main floor bedroom with one of the queen beds in the loft bedroom. While the twin beds were very comfy, it would be a tad nicer to have the main floor master with a queen bed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very enjoyable

Our family had a really nice time. There was plenty of beds for all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Miss Ben

Host profile image
The picture is showing Reinhard, the owner. My hubby.

I'm the property manager of "Steinreich" and everybody is calling me MissBen.
I'm born and raised in Germany and followed my husband to the U.S.A. in 2002.
First located in the greater Detroit Area I took a knitting retreat on Bois Blanc Island and fell in love with the island first sight.

Now I'm proud to be one of the 70 "Year-rounders" on the island. After surviving the winter 2013/14 with 200 inches of snow, all by myself managing the B&B “Insel Haus”, I bought my own little house on the island in the middle of the woods.
It is located just 1 mile down the road from "Steinreich" - so I'm always there to answer questions and are ready to help you find your way around.

March 2020 I got sick with the Covid-19 virus and fought it for 10 weeks. I won!!!
So I know a bit about about hygiene.

I'm cleaning the property myself and taking care of all my guests and their requests.
Most of the time I can help our guests to their satisfaction and beyond.

Thank you for considering staying with us!

Sincerely
MissBen
Member of the
Bois Blanc Island Real Estate
Rental community

Why they chose this property

The breathtaking views and serene atmosphere.
When I saw the property for the first time, there were morels growing in the woods and two bald eagles eating blue crabs on the beach.
My comment: „I’ll take it!!“

What makes this property unique

See for yourself. It has all you can dream of and then some!
The location is away from all noise and distractions. During the night you can see the stars, search for Yuper lights and - sometimes - the aurora borealis.

Languages:

English, German

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