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Rustic Authentic Michigan Log Cabin

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bedroomSleeps 284 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic Authentic Michigan Log Cabin

Get Away to an unspoiled environment, a place that has been virtually untouched, that is Beaver Island. Our cabin (Kelly's Point) is situated 40 feet from Lake Michigan on a 2 acre Parcel. The views of Lake Michigan and The Fox Islands are spectacular!

Getting to Beaver Island: The first stop is Charlevoix, MI, a Lake Michigan harbor city located approx 250 miles north of Detroit. You can also fly into Pelston or Traverse City airports and connect to Beaver Island Ferry (https://www.bibco.com/) or Island Airways in Charlevoix (islandairways.com). From Charlevoix take a quick 20 minute flight or the 2 hour leisurely ferry ride on the Emerald Isle. Either way, it's an amazing adventure!

The link below lists all available transportation services getting to the island as well as once on the island, if you decide to rent a car or use a taxi/shuttle service the list provides options.

https://www.beaverisland.org/transportation/

***PLEASE NOTE: If you are planning to bring your car over, you typically have to book in advance, we advise you call to make sure the ferry has availability before reserving to stay at our cabin***

When you arrive on the island you will find a place that will take you back in time. Slow, patient, friendly and Beautiful! You might want to stop at the Shamrock for a beverage after the ferry ride or take the scenic 20 minute drive straight out to Kelly's Point. Distance is measured by time on the Island, most of the roads have not been paved...it's just another way to make you slow down!

When you reach Kelly's Point the drive in is through a wooded pathway into a vast open area with scattered trees along the perimeter. Kelly's Point was first built in the 1930's as an original island cabin. It is in the process of being modernized, There is a functioning indoor toilet, outdoor shower, kitchen sink and electricity. Kelly's Point is very charming, with spectacular views of Lake Michigan. It is 900sq. feet, has a great front porch, and a wonderful beach. All furnishings are new or local antiques. It is the renter's responsibility to bring their own sheets and towels. Kelly's Point has a charming decor with an open layout which includes 11 windows, overlooking Lake Michigan. There is one bedroom with one queen bed. It is a perfect getaway for 2 people!

You may enjoy a good book overlooking Lake Michigan, walk the miles of sandy beach which are clear, pristine and unobstructed, take a swim in the clear lake water, explore the island and over 100 miles of roads, fish on one of the 5 inland lakes, roast marshmallows in the fire pit on the beach, admire the vast array of stars, discover some of the other islands in the Archipelego, visit the spa for a massage, play nine at the Beaver golf course, lounge on the patio, cocktails at Nina's, Donnegal Bay to enjoy the sunset, visit the CMU Biological center, or the 2 lighthouses on the island, Little Sand Bay, Iron Ore Bay or simply do Nothing! This is a vacation you will never forget and leave feeling truly rested.
Keywords: Cabin

Property manager

Gerry

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets are welcome, $25 fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Beaver Island, MI

What's nearby

  • The Marine Museum - 39 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Beaver Island Community Center - 39 min drive - 23.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Authentic Michigan Log Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Authentic Michigan Log Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Authentic Michigan Log Cabin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Authentic Michigan Log Cabin located?

This Beaver Island cabin is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Jewell Gillespie Park Beach and The Marine Museum. Old Mormon Print Shop Museum and Beaver Island Community Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Rustic Authentic Michigan Log Cabin Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 61 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffry V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic Cabin Getaway
Beautiful location right on the beach for solitude and dark skies experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay @ The rustic cabin
Cozy, rustic, & simple. Finding the joy of simply being still and taking in the spectacular views. The sound is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet spot
Lovely little break from society in your very rustic piece of paradise. It's only a 1/2 bath as there is no shower or bath facility. When you say bring towels we naturally assumed bath towels not kitchen. Lol. Great experience .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
This was our 3rd year staying here and we have never been disappointed! It's a spectacular place to stay. There's so much rustic charm in the place. You see so much wildlife and the sunrises are beautiful. The entire island is like going back in time. There's not a single thing we would change. The owners are great as well. Our power went out and I messaged them to see if they could find out when it would be back on and they responded quickly. It ended up coming right back on though. We are already planning our trip for next year!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect honeymoon get away
We absolutely loved being surrounded by nature and the waves. Rustic is completely accurate but the time away makes it worth the treck to a little secluded cabin on the water. Thank you Gerry!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samir S.

Turn off your brain
Everything was amazing and comfortable and relaxing, only “issues” was a giant spider we came across in the bathroom plus all the little flies and spiders everywhere else but for a cabin on the water in beaver island it’s pretty much spotless
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace
The cabin was like stepping back in time(with some modern convenience)! Beautiful blue waters lapping at the beach. Warm cozy fires in the evening. Brilliant night sky views. We enjoyed the island, the bays and especially the cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Get-away
This was the perfect spot to have a quiet get-away. It was nice to be on the south end of the island and close to all the natural features of the island. In one word...peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend birdwatching
This cabin was perfect for our weekend birdwatching trip to Beaver Island. We actually had many birds right at the cabin! Although we were in "high bug season" the screens on all the windows allowed us to open everything up and enjoy the crisp spring air and the sound of the waves on the beach. This cabin is rustic, exactly as the advertising says, but is clean and has everything you will need. Keep in mind, there is no place for groceries, etc on the south end of the island. Make a stop at the one grocery store on the island in town before you drive to the cabin. We enjoyed the weekend here so much as did our pup, Maddie!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic romantic get away
Cozy, rustic cottage right on the water. Secluded and quiet aside from the sound of the waves on water and the wind. Warm fireplace inside and fresh crisp air off the water flowing through the windows if you wish. Simply beautiful, relaxing, and special. Loved it, thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cabin!
Such a great weekend and first time on the island! Gerry was easy to communicate with and the cabin was perfect for us! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Karen K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Awful
Run down, could not get in, unable to contact host
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S., Leonidas, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic & Relaxing
The cabin was a perfect spot to relax and unwind. We enjoyed listening to the wind and waves as we fell asleep. It was a great getaway- Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbeatable views
Rustic cabin that feels like you're on a boat it's so close to the water. Fell asleep easily listening to the waves crashing into the shore.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
This was our second summer staying here and we absolutely love the location! We're so glad there is now an enclosure around the shower. We definitely plan to return for many more summers.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

robert v.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Kelly's Point
Although the location of this cabin is spectacular, each day (and upon first entering) we had to deal with water snakes. This was unsettling to say the least. We paid for 4 nights but only stayed 2. In all I had to deal with 5 snakes over our brief stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly O., Scottville USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Different
We were suppose to stay at Kelly's Point but received a call from the owners that there was a Snake problem so they would have to place us at their private residence on the Island which was Eagles Nest. It was beautiful! Log cabin on the lake with kayaks and bikes to use! It was Private and quiet! It could have used a good dusting and cleaning but very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

A perfect getaway
This cabin is the perfect getaway! We celebrated our 10th anniversary here and couldn't have asked for a more peaceful and beautiful place to stay. We loved the rustic atmosphere and only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin on the lake.
This is definitely an old cabin. Takes you back in time. If you want peace and quiet Then this is the place to be. Seen a few snakes and the mosquitoes were kind of rough but I would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it as always
Hate leaving a 5 star review cause we wanna keep this place a secret! This was my wife and I 2nd trip to Kelly’s Point and we will be back again next year! Luv it ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Malati H.

Fun time on the island
We were there from sept 16th through 19th. The cabin is old as expected. It was clean but there are many personal items around that have been collecting dust. The queen size mattress is so old and smelly. Definitely time for a new mattress. That would make many happy customers. In addition to bedsheets, I recommend bringing your own mattress pad, blankets and pillows. Maybe extra flat sheets for the couch and chairs. The living room furnitures are fine but cushions felt scratchy. Although we never really spent time in the living room. Back porch is a nice place to hang out and look at the lake. It would be nice to have comforter chairs to sit on. There is only one old chair with cushion and a plastic chair. Bring your own lawn chairs if you can. Kitchen is sufficient. There's indoor toilet and outside shower, which surprisingly nice. No snakes or mice that we can see. Few flies, no mosquitoes. Due to strong winds, the waves were very loud, that, at night, it sounded like a hurricane. The morning we left, the wind died down so the waves sounded like normal waves. Very pleasant. We brought our own vehicle and kayaks. We hiked few trails that lead to different remote beaches. All are just gorgeous. Cable creek beach, iron ore beach, Donegal bay, little sand bay, Bonners landing, karl erber nature preserve. We packed sandwiches and have picnics. We had dinner at Beaver Island lodge - way over priced. Will not going back there. Shamrock restaurant was good but still overpriced. Water was pleasantly warm enough to swim in. In summary, we had a very pleasant stay. You get used to the cabin after the first day. There was no tv and dvd player, which was fine because we didn't need it after all. Beach by the cabin is very rocky. Which is fine because I love rocks and sandy beaches are everywhere. All points are rocky and the bays are sandy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect relaxing cabin on the water
If you want a relaxing weekend on the water, this is the place for you. Especially if you enjoy a handcrafted cabin and rustic charm. Absolutely can't say enough great things about the place. Great for couples. Just book a stay and see for yourself. Make sure you rent a car from Duffy, you will need one as its a 30 minute trip into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Angela H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beaver Island Cabin
We had a wonderful time staying at Kellys Point. Its like camping but you have electricity and a real toilet. Bring everything you need, including bottled water for drinking and cooking. Overall we loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular location!!
We couldn't have asked for a more peaceful, tranquil, beautiful location!!! Just feet from the shore of Lake Michigan this cabin was everything we could have asked for. Definitely rustic but for us that was part of the appeal. We were initially nervous about the outside shower (it does face the only close neighbors) but we brought a tarp and hung it up and it worked perfectly. The breezes coming in all the windows at night was heavenly!! We're already making plans to come back for longer next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mark F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Rustic Cabin
Great time. Great location. Cabin was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022