Lakefront Cottage
About this cottage rental
Nestled in Beaver Island, this charming cottage for $289 per night is a great choice for your next trip. 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 12 people. There is a master bedroom on the main floor with a queen sized bed, and two bedroom upstairs with a queen bed in one and two twins in the other. In the fully finished basement, there is a queen bed and four bunk beds. 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 Apple TV and a large flatscreen 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. Peak season rates apply beginning the second weekend in June through the third weekend in September.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Map of Beaver Island, MI
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(12 Reviews)
5.0
Had a great time. The house met all of our needs. There were a few light bulbs burned out and switches we couldn’t figure out.
We would use it again.
5.0
The house was clean with everything we needed. Proximity to town was nice while the house still felt remote. Great view of the sunsets.
5.0
This home was in a great location on the island. Close to town yet felt very private. Beach is rocky but great location for kayaking or paddle boards. Donegal Bay is a very short car ride or bike ride away and is the most beautiful beach. Home is clean and has all amenities necessary for a comfortable stay. Would recommend staying here.
4.0
Pete was very responsive and accommodating. The house was free of spiders (that's hard on the island) and the screened-in porch was well maintained and kept nearly all of the mosquitos out. I wished for more comfortable seating on the great porch and near the lake. Overall, we enjoyed this house - it made a great home base for the week.
5.0
Beaver Island is a wonderful place to run away to and this cottage was certainly a great spot in which to do so. An amazing location, nestled away just enough to feel refreshingly isolated while close enough to town to make a short-term stay comfortably practical. The interior was clean and provided everything one might need. Pete was great with communicating, even though I had no issues in which needed attention. Definitely looking forward to returning one day soon!
5.0
Great week at a comfortable house with great view of the water, large screened in porch with dining table & seating area , great natural light with skylights, terrific kitchen, and very private, quiet location 5 minutes from gorgeous Donegal Beach & town. Our only suggestion would be to have a cleaning company dust cobwebs from corners, light fixtures, baseboards, etc. We plan to return in 2023.
5.0
House is beautiful, location and views are spectacular.
5.0
We have stayed in multiple homes over the years on Beaver Island, and this was one of our favorites. Anyone who’s been to BI knows that It’s a tough environment to keep a property pristine, but this rental was more than acceptable. The kitchen was extremely well stocked. We loved spending time on the screened in porch, that always seemed to have a great breeze, and watching the water. I don’t think you could find a better place for a sunset.
5.0
More than happy with the home
We have stayed in multiple homes over the years on Beaver Island, and this was one of our favorites. Anyone who’s been to BI knows that It’s a tough environment to keep a property pristine, but this rental was more than acceptable. The kitchen was extremely well stocked. We loved spending time on the screened in porch, that always seemed to have a great breeze, and watching the water. I don’t think you could find a better place for a sunset.
5.0
My family - including three kids - had a great week staying in this house. Loved the proximity to Donegal Bay and to town, but it felt peaceful and remote at the house. Amazing kitchen, stocked with every device and cooking implement you might need. Gorgeous sunsets. Rooms worked really well for our family. Loved it!
5.0
Great Week!
My family - including three kids - had a great week staying in this house. Loved the proximity to Donegal Bay and to town, but it felt peaceful and remote at the house. Amazing kitchen, stocked with every device and cooking implement you might need. Gorgeous sunsets. Rooms worked really well for our family. Loved it!
5.0
Beaver Island Getaway
Great location on Beaver Island to enjoy Lake Michigan and amazing sunsets! Close to town and Donegal beach. Very relaxing getaway!
4.0
The property is in wonderful location. It is close to town, but remote for privacy. It has beautiful views of Lake Michigan. It was large and suited our family well. The kitchen was well equipped and stocked with everything we needed. The sunsets were gorgeous. The screened porch was nice when the bugs were heavy. The beds upstairs could be updated as they are pretty firm. Also the cleaning could be improved as there were many dead bugs and cobwebs on ceiling fans. Overall it was a great relaxing stay for our family.
4.0
Beautiful location and views
The property is in wonderful location. It is close to town, but remote for privacy. It has beautiful views of Lake Michigan. It was large and suited our family well. The kitchen was well equipped and stocked with everything we needed. The sunsets were gorgeous. The screened porch was nice when the bugs were heavy. The beds upstairs could be updated as they are pretty firm. Also the cleaning could be improved as there were many dead bugs and cobwebs on ceiling fans. Overall it was a great relaxing stay for our family.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Beaver Island?
The average price for a rental in Beaver Island is $246 per night. This rental is $43 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakefront Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lakefront Cottage pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Lakefront Cottage?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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