Is Gorgeous Rustic Northern Michigan Island Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Gorgeous Rustic Northern Michigan Island Getaway Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Gorgeous Rustic Northern Michigan Island Getaway located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 9 mi (15 km) of Feodar Protar Cabin and CMU Biological Station. Jewell Gillespie Park Beach and Old Mormon Print Shop Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Jul 28, 2025

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

Great view. Comfortable and cozy!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

timothy f.

Aug 19, 2025

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Beaver Island Disappointment

The house inside was clean and looked as in pictures. The pictures from back of house to lake are very deceiving. The beach is basically a swampy marsh that has terrible rotting smell and full of flies. You cant go within 30 yards of lake. The 2 grills were terrible. One is disgustingly dirty and the other is dirty and only 1/2 of one burner works. Forget grilling anything on them. I do not recommend staying at this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Merrick R.

Jun 16, 2025

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

Very nice and away from everyone. I can see there are items in progress (shower) with upgrades as in a new TV. It was a little dirty but I do not blame the owner . I can imagine it is hard to find help on the island plus it is rustic. Wonderful views of the water and plenty of space. Some privacy on the large windows in bathroom would be nice as more than once people were walking by looking into the house. This is the place if you want to get away from everything and enjoy peace and quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jul 6, 2023

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

Beaver island getaway

It was very remote - but nice

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Jun 17, 2025

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

The Perfect Tranquil Get Away

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The pictures do not do the view justice! The lake Michigan shoreline is beyond gorgeous and we were visited by eagles and loons. I am convinced this is the best location on the island as it is close enough to town when you need supplies but definitely feels off the beaten path. The king bed was very comfortable and there are beautiful views from every room of the house. My teenagers loved the loft sleeping spaces as well. I also highly recommend Happy Paddle for kayak rental. Mark brought the boats right to the cabin and we were able to put in on our own shore. I was glad we brought water shoes as the beach is lovely but rocky. We enjoyed the large fire pit as well. Visiting the toy museum and the Beaver Head Light House were highlights. We are so glad we decided to explore Beaver Island and will definitely be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos M.

Jul 4, 2024

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

Secluded cabin

Beautiful. Not quite finished in places but finished enough. Great view, not great for swimming, quite rocky. Good for kayaking.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier D.

May 23, 2018

Great place to get away from all and get in touch with nature

We loved the place and all the surroundings. Definitely would go back again. Peace and quiet. Javier Duarte

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Cheryl B.

Sep 24, 2024

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

Beautiful view

Beautiful view with privacy but not as clean as it should be considering price and fees. Coffee pot was dirty, bath mat wet and smelt bad.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam B.

Oct 7, 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Anniversary getaway

Pretty rough. Glad it was just the two of us. Would not have wanted our kids trapped in the lofts. Good luck figuring out the electric system. Switches that go to nothing. No over head lights.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Jun 17, 2024

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

Beautiful Lake Michigan view!

We loved staying at Eagle’s Rest! The view is spectacular, especially for sunsets! You can see Lake Michigan and High Island from inside the cabin, and you get an even better view from the deck and fire ring. We really liked the cabin too, even with the unfinished bits, it was so cozy and charming. Everything was really clean, although we recommend bringing your own blankets in addition to sheets and towels. Be prepared for a ton of bugs — you will need bug spray, hats, and long socks to enjoy an evening fire. I wish the loft above the king bed had a railing —while it would be hard to fall off the ends of the beds, it seems like this would be a necessary safety feature to have in place. We also wished that the window screens weren’t so ripped — if it would have been warmer, we would have definitely appreciated opening the windows to get the lake breeze. With the bugs and the ripped screens, almost all of the windows facing the lake are not able to be opened. We would stay here again in a heartbeat, though! It was so peaceful listening to the waves and birds and seeing the rocky shore and stars right from the cabin. 10/10 if you’re looking for natural beauty and rustic cabin charm!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle U.

Nov 5, 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Lovely location

We had a marvelous time on Beaver Island. The owner Jerry was very responsive, but unfortunately the place was quite dirty especially the mouse droppings in the kitchen and the upstairs bedroom. One of the beds was listed as a queen size and actually is a king which, since you have to bring your own sheets, is a bit of a pain, but not a huge deal. The advertised two bicycles were there but one had a flat and one of the two kayaks is actually for a child so if everyone is tall it could be challenging. These are not huge deal breakers for us- other than the cleanliness -but we recommend that the owner update the listing information to be more accurate and also invest in proper cleaning. Jerry offered a 50% refund of the cleaning fee which frankly should have been 100%., but since we have not received any of the refund - two months later - it seems a moot point. All that said though, this island is pretty special and we appreciated the opportunity to explore it.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

Nov 3, 2021

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

A quiet and cozy cabin

This cabin is a treasure on Beaver Island - nestled in the woods, looking northwest over the beach and water to High Island, with great biking, walking, and kayaking right from the property. You can watch the sunset from the cabin or walk down the beach to watch from a nearby point. The beds are comfortable, with plenty of options between two lofts and a large king bed. The kitchen is well-equipped, with plenty of pans, utensils, and storage in the large french-door fridge and freezer drawer. That said, the cabin is definitely a labor of love and a work in progress. The bathroom is unfinished, as pictures show, but usable. Doors and windows are missing trim and quite drafty when a fall wind blows from the north/northwest. The electric baseboard heaters help but can't deal with a serious cold -- this is likely a three season cabin. An exposed electrical outlet in the loft shocked my curious four-year-old (a good life lesson to learn, with no harm done). Some wiring is unfinished - switches for lights not yet installed. Honestly, the cabin made me wish I had my tools so I could make some quick fixes. All in all, I highly recommend the cabin to any family with children or small group of adults.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Ronda H.

Sep 21, 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Depends what you're looking for....

If it's peace and quiet with beautiful views, this is the place for you! Great fire pit (although some type of lighter or matches would have been nice, thankfully local hardware store had plenty) and deck to relax. If you're looking for large space for many to sleep...keep looking. The main bedroom has a king bed, very comfy. The two usable lofts (best one in main bedroom) are not ideal for grown adults. Dusty with low ceiling and slanted walls. Ladder to get up and down is straight up and down, zero slant. The saggy short sofa is a hide-a-bed, we didn't use. Bring extension cords if you're a CPAP user. We were inundated with fruit flies from 4 nicely ripe tomatoes on window sill. Thankfully he had Apple cider vinegar we could use to trap them. The smoke detectors were in a cupboard. Electrical wires sticking out EVERYWHERE. Mind you we booked this place in May and arrived early September. Plenty of time in my estimation to complete this important task. The bathroom STILL is not finished. Outlets not working. Just want to make those aware so you know what you're getting.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy K., Beverly Hills, MI ISA

Oct 9, 2023

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

Great house, needs a good cleaning

Overall, great trip. The island is wonderful, the location was good, and we really appreciated it being a dog friendly property. That said, my expectations were higher for cleanliness. Main points: mattresses are stained/need vacuuming and do not have covers. I am very glad we brought blankets. The blankets that are in the house are dirty. There is mess in every drawer/shelf. It is clearly a family vacation home, but it is difficult to get comfortable when there’s no place to put your stuff away. As the pictures show, part of the bathroom is unfinished. That was understood, but the inside of the unfinished bathtub has gotten dirty/moldy and is no longer covered like it is in the picture. The shower needs a very good cleaning, the floor had quite a bit of mildew. There was a persistent smell in the kitchen. Possibly from the disposal or from the cabinet under the sink. We had to find an extension cord in a drawer somewhere to run the disposal (we did not put any food down there). There were cobwebs and spiders in every corner. I suspect that the owners live downstate and rely on someone to clean the place. But it is not being cleaned very well, despite a high rental price and a decent cleaning fee. Other notes: beach is beautiful, but rocky. Chairs by fire pit are broken/uncomfortable, need replacing. Loft sleeping spaces are open to living room and bedroom and accessible by ladders. Kitchen counter/sink needs repair, gap lets water leak into cabinet below.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle B.

Oct 11, 2022

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

Absolutely gorgeous

The best getaway spot. Basically have your own little bay. It’s so peaceful here. A few areas where cleaning could be improved but not bad. The house is in the middle of being updated but this for the most part didn’t hurt our stay at all. Such a cool place to be

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Asia L.

Sep 10, 2022

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

Nice getaway

Beautiful cabin. Some stuff unfinished, like the bathtub. But did not effect enjoyment of trip at all. Beautiful cabin and property. Remember to bring your own sheets! Loved biking the island!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Z.

Oct 22, 2021

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

Beautiful haven

Eagle's Rest was a lovely remote haven for our family to spend time together. There was some mix-up when we arrived, but the manager handled this very quickly and all was resolved. We loved walking on the rocky beach, enjoying looking for unusual rocks and skipping stones, watching the lovely sunset, reveling in the quietness and seclusion. We also loved exploring the island, lighthouses and points of interest. There were beautiful walks to be enjoyed in the woods and on the road.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Sep 16, 2021

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

Lovely and secluded

The property is very beautiful and secluded. We had our own private beach. We saw bald eagles and swans and various other wildlife. We enjoyed sitting out on the back deck watching and listening to the waves. It was a perfect getaway. We hope to return next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Aug 26, 2021

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

Gorgeous!

The place was amazing - beautiful and relaxing. Gerry was great, flexible with issues, and just overall awesome. We'd love to rent again. Thanks so much!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jamie S.

Aug 16, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

No place to put your stuff, crusted poop on bedcover

See the lovely armoire in the the bedroom? It's locked. Every basket, bin, shelf, and cubby is full of owner's belongings. There are three pegs close together in the bedroom for your use. We stowed our stuff on the tub/plywood and so it wouldn't get wet I tried to shower outdoors. The sloping cobblestone platform was a slippery challlenge. I think there was meant to be a small flat wooden pallet or boardwalk to stand on over the drainage rocks? Enjoyed some nice rides on the bike. One of the picturesque green Adirondack chairs was broken.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Aug 7, 2021

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

Loved every minute of it!!!

This was exactly what we were looking for. The sunsets are amazing to watch over the lake. This was our first experience at Beaver Island and we can’t wait to go back

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kimberlee W.

Oct 26, 2020

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

Charming and rustic worth the trip to the island.

Cabin was well cleaned and ready for our arrival, good thing we brought our own garbage bags as none were provided not even a recycle bag which is needed for trash disposal on island. Views were breathtaking and overall everything was great I would suggest that some railings get put up where beds are up top and also on the front porch quite a drop off with no railings. Would definitely have given 5 stars if everything was finished but would definitely come back for another stay as it is charming and rustic just be prepared to entertain yourself as no cable there is a DVD player and VCR with a few movies there too chose from and we had no phone service but that's what made the entire trip that much more memorable.

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Oct 19, 2020

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

This was a great place to get away, rest and recharge while disconnecting a bit from the world.

We had a wonderful experience. The setting, right on Lake Michigan, is gorgeous. We had a great time.

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Sep 1, 2020

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

Great location

Everything was what I expected, I just hope that the cabin gets the finishing touches soon.

10/10 Excellent

Charlene B., Monroe, MI

Aug 26, 2020

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

A Little Bit of Heaven

If you are looking for peace, serenity and natural beauty, this is your place. The property is perfectly located, and the home a beautiful work in progress. The Island is like stepping back in time and yet has every modern convenience that we needed. Waking to the sound of the waves, birds singing and a quiet walk down the road through the woods was what we looked forward to every morning. Afternoon drives revealed beaches, dunes, lots of deer and even a wolf. The owner has put much thought into designing the home, including a fun outdoor shower with warm water. We will definitely be returning if we can. Thanks Gerry!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

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