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Cast- A-Ways

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Guest Dock. Children whooed by passing freighter.
Life is good. Passing coast guard vessel.
Children searching for treasure stones near guest dock.
Greatroom view from entryside. Entertainment system, with Alexa in background.
Pool table at entryside of Greatroom.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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De Tour Village, MI
  • Williams Nature Preserve
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Drummond Island Yacht Haven
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • The Rock Golf Course
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Drummond Island, MI (DRE)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Captains Room

2 Double Beds

Greatroom

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Cast- A-Ways

1,200 sq ft "Yooper" Penthouse. Magnificent water views and access via exclusive dedicated guest dock across the street. Kayak. Relax on dock. Public launch within 1 mile for boating or fishing. Mortorcycle or ATV area trails. 1 hr to Macinac Island Ferry, SS Marie- Lockes, brewpubs, 1/2 hr to Cedarville Antique Boat Show. BBQ while enoying music from entertainment system featuring ALEXA. Shoot pool. Bonfire at night at your own firepit with complimentary firewood. REPEAT until satiated.
The space
Enjoy the best of modern comforts with Wi/FI, Firepit and BBQ grill at your disposal. Entire 2nd floor, about 1600 square ft, with Bisplit Air/ Heat and pellet stove in Great Room.
Kitchen area with Island, entertainment area with big screen, and separate bedroom and bathroom, all exclusively yours. Castaways is above the owners car/boat/toy garage, overlooking the water, with guest dock across the street.

Bedroom- 2 full beds, dresser, night stands with phone charging ports, for your convenience. Electric baseboard heat, (usually unnecessary in summer). Fresh towels, bedding for each arrival.

Greatroom 1 full Murphy Bed, 1 full futon, 1 couch.

Bathroom- Toilet, shower, sink, wall cabinet, water view window over sink, and sit down vanity, accessible from bedroom and greatroom.

Kitchen- Vented built in Island Cooktop, microwave, roaster, full refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, coffee pot, coffee, carafe (carry to dock), dinner ware and cooking utensils. ( frypans, pots cast iron ceramic mix).

Entertainment Area- Bigscreen TV 55"? and Stereo Sytem. Smart TV, Netflicks, Bally Sports Detroit, Prime Video, and ROKU channel. Over the air stations usually include NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX. Alexa through stereo system.

FIREPIT with complimentary wood, propane BBQ, adjacent to French Door Entryway,

PELLET STOVE corner with accompanying benches, couch and Lazyboy for body toasting and other indoor fireside pleasure.

POOL TABLE.

In summer,( Memorial Day through Labor Day) enjoy your exclusive use of guest dock for views, coffee, refreshments, music, drinks, relaxing, sunning, and kayaking. Water shoes a must to wade due to rocks, wetsuit makes it enjoyable, when otherwise too cool.

Use as basecamp to explore multiple attractions within an hours time.

Motorcycle/ATV?- Enjoy several trails in area, and take ferry to Drummond Island.

Fish?- Salmon -Atlantics start May end by July. Good Lake Trout in Lake Huron. Kings usually around through Labor Day. Whitefish/ herring usually start beginning July 2-3 weeks with Mayfly hatch. Walleye, pike , musky, bass as you want to pursue.

Get a slip at Detour Marina( $35 night 22' boat guestimate) for fantastic boating vacation giving you best of both worlds. Launch from nearby boat launch, (guest dock not suitable for unattended tieing off boats, large wakes and waves , boarding can be impractical due to elevated dock height, 1-2 feet, to clear waves). Public launch area has nightly boat and trailer parking, currently free and $5 daily. Extended trailer parking may be available across from marina at Passage boat works.

Trailer parking at Rental requires advance permission, to trailers towing max 20 foot length boat.

Enjoy bonfires at night. Unparrelled amenities and accomodations at a great price for the maximum 6 guests at a time. Area exclusive for guests, not shared with any other bookings.
Guest access
From Sims St, enter gravel horseshoe drive Northside, uphill to hill top with French Door entryway. Park on North side of horseshoe drive, adjacent parking spot or top. South side is shared easement with neighbor to be left open for access.
Rental left open for entry, key left for guests use.
Contact and Entertainment system sheets waiting your arrival.
Dock across street down guest staircase to waterfront.(Memorial- Labor Days).
BOAT, TRAILER PARKING. Horseshoe drive turn too tight at top for most boats or trailers. Winter conditions may be challenging due to snow ice on hill. Check in advance for parking options expected at booking time if you will be trailering.
Other things to note
Bring water shoes if you want to wade or swim. Water site is on rocky point. Wet suit to enjoy water when otherwise too cool. Shorebox with life preservers , matts and cooler at dock provided. Kayak rentals available on site. Town has Dollar General, small grocery store, two bars- Restaurants, , each serve food, pizzeria, , gas station, post office, hardware lumberyard.
Cozy up to pellet stove after color tour or snowmobiling.
Snowmobilers check trail conditions in advance and parking availability by texting me for any trailers given size and conditions

Property manager

Gerald Green

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Confirm by text upon arrival. If more guests show than booked, additional fees plus $200 will be charged. No fireworks. Quite hours after daylight.
No trailer parking w/o advance approval. Maximum trailer parking at site to accommodate 20 foot boat.
$150 per hour charged against security deposit to restore or remove any logins etc eg Netflix to original settings.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

De Tour Village

Located in De Tour Village, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Drummond Island Yacht Haven and The Rock Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Williams Nature Preserve.
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De Tour Village, MI

What's nearby

  • Sandy Cove - 34 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Williams Nature Preserve - 40 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Drummond Island Yacht Haven - 41 min drive - 20.6 km
  • The Rock Golf Course - 47 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Les Cheneaux Islands - 49 min drive - 42.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪De Tour Village Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mainsail Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Tour - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cast- A-Ways pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Cast- A-Ways?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cast- A-Ways?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cast- A-Ways located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Huron and 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Williams Nature Preserve. Drummond Island Yacht Haven and The Rock Golf Course are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annie W.

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

Great host and great property

Amazing host, picked our group of boaters up from the dock, really helpful. Would book here again anytime!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Great Stay

This was a nice get-a-way in a peaceful place. The host provided more than we could ask for thinking of all details. It was spacious and a comfortable environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Best place in DeTour!

Property has it all!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edna O.

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

Love the view

Love the view and the location to get to the island and other trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tony r.

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

Great Home Base

Great location and easy to find. Host was responsive yet allowed us privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim k.

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

Great peaceful getaway!

Very clean, modern and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

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

Castaway in Detour

We enjoyed the property, pool table, bar area, and fire pit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

De Tour Village with a view, a rec room and a dock on the water!

Thank you Gerald!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Excellent Stay!

The accommodations were amazing: huge main room w/ spacious ceilings, AC, overhead fans, kitchen, fire pit, and view of the river and cargo vessels passing by! The host was friendly and helpful (we locked ourselves out and he responded right away). Would recommend this place to anyone, especially if you are looking to fish the local waters. Thank you for a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

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

Peaceful week

Property was clean and well taken care of, had pretty much anything you need, check in super simple, Gerald was very helpful and answered any questions we had. We loved sitting on the guest dock with our dogs and watching the ships pass. If you are looking for peace and quiet and relaxation this is a good place to go.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery H.

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

Jeep the Mac Home base

Great location for access to Drummond Island for all the Jeep the Mac activities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob V.

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

Cast-A-Ways, a great clean place with a great host!

This place was great. Very clean, huge open great room / kit / island / dining area / tv and entertainment area. Large tv and a nice pool table. Host Gerald was great. There was 4 of us staying here for 4 nights. All guys 50 and up, up here for some bird hunting. We could spread out for sleeping, with the two beds, plus a futon and Murphy bed. Also has a large bathroom. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Castaways

Nice place. Enjoyed the pool table. The owner lived across the street. He was helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy S.

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

Happy with property, host and price

Furniture is well-loved and could be upgraded (especially beds). Dishes weren't clean (presumably from previous guest). Jerry was a wonderful host and provided ample supplies and ammenities. The guest dock was lovely with beautiful sunrise views
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R S.

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

Great escape

If you want to get away I recommend this one. Watch the ships go by. It’s a very quaint little town. Everyone was friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Really cool place

Great place very spacious and open. Cool nautical themed decor. It even has a pool table! Great location too. Awesome host. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha P., Shepherdsville

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

Great place to stay

We had some changes at the last minute and the owner was accommodating. He welcomed us upon arrival. The place was very clean. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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

Relaxing get-away!

Very clean, quiet area, owner takes good care of the property. Highly recommend if looking to get away from the bustle of life for a bit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

great time

nice place good cooking facilities. nice host very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron V.

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

Amazing Lake Ambience

This was a great place to stay if you like the water and large ships. This place was clean and extremely small town vibes. We loved it alot, large room to just relax in had everything we needed couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Loved it!

What a great space! The view of the river was great, and we were able to walk down to enjoy the view close up. Great amenities, great location, and just overall an excellent stay! Would be perfect for a large group weekend but was perfect for a couples' weekend too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

Curtains

This was a fantastic place to stay. Wide open floor plan made easy to interact together. I would recommend some sort of blinds or curtains on the windows as well as the entry door. Home owners were very easy to communicate with and made the entire experience enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Great Cabin...

Very nice cabin, very well stocked, everything you need and then some. Great entertainment center. Host very nice and willing to accommodate. Definitely we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dusty J.

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

Nice Quiet Getaway

Clean and friendly environment. Kind of place you don’t even lock the doors. Makes a great place to be able to explore Drummond island and surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great fishing trip.

Great location, clean well stocked house, and friendly host. We strongly recommend renting a slip at the Detour Harbor, if you are hauling a boat. We were there for 3 nights and caught 3 salmons and a walleye, cooked fish every night, right at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gerald Green

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Languages:

English