A rustic 1922 log cabin compound on Waiska Bay of Lake Superior lovingly cared for and upgraded by the same family for over 100 years. The Wigwam was built by an electrical engineer who worked at the Sault Locks from 1917-1954. At first it was just the main room, but in subsequent years the bedroom, kitchen, and front porch were added. A second cabin, the Little Papoose, was built in 1939 for his son's honeymoon, but it was not until the property passed to his grandson that a full bathroom and laundry were added as well as a second sleeper cabin, the Rainbow Lodge. As the fourth generation to care for this place and the land on which it sits, we hope that you will enjoy your stay here as much as we have enjoyed it over the years. The space is ideal for large families or corporate clients looking to place individuals in separate sleeping accommodations. The property will accommodate up to 13 people across the sleeping areas which include the main cabin with a master bedroom, sleeping loft, well-appointed kitchen kitchen (new stove and refrigerator 2026) and full bath plus laundry facility (new washer dryer 2022) as well as two additional sleeper cabins with attached full baths. All bathrooms have walk-in showers for accessibility, and the Rainbow lodge is ramped for wheel-chair accessibility. The property includes 200 feet of sand beach on Lake Superior and 30 wooded acres with trails across the road from the cabin for private hiking as well as a creek that runs past the cabin to the lake. The beach has fantastic sunset views, and the shallow bay warms up to very comfortable temperatures on hot summer days. Enjoy the company of humming birds, a wild turkey family (8 babies this year!) sea gulls, eagles, and other natural visitors. The cabin is just down the road from the town of Brimley as well as the Bay Mills casino and Wild Bluff golf course, about 20 minutes from Sault Ste Marie, an hour from St. Ignace boat docks for Mackinaw Island and an hour from Tahquamenon Falls. Other points of interest near by include Iroquois point and Whitefish Bay lighthouses, Brimley State Park, and National Forest areas. This is a fantastic base for a host of natural and historic adventures in the area, or just to laze on the beach, watch the distant freighters heading to and from the Lake to the locks, and grill with family and friends before roasting marshmallows over a fire on the beach. Let the sound of the waves lull you to sleep on sunny summer nights. Come in the fall for stunning views of fall colours. Sunsets are a must see and have long been a family tradition! We are happy to share recommendations for local excursions upon request.
Long term rentals are available at a corporate rate that includes weekly light cleaning, fresh linens, and restocking of paper products and bathroom essentials. Please contact the host for more information.