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9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Bois Blanc Island, MI

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6/10 Okay

Picture of surroundings and outside of lodge seemed accurate. I would highly recommend updating the bedding of the rooms...

Tammie H.

Oct 31, 2023

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lower Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Lower Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom Upper Floor

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

Outdoor Bunk House Lower Level

2 Single Beds

Outdoor Bunk House Upper Level

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Island Getaway on BBI - Beautiful Log Home with Sandy Beachfront on Lake Huron

This gorgeous log home has a million dollar view of Gull Island and the Straits of Mackinac, located on Michigan's best kept secret; Bois Blanc Island. 3 bedroom home, 2 baths, 265' of sandy beachfront, with a private dock. A must see one of a kind experience!

Come explore Bois Blanc Island, a 45 minute ferry ride from Cheboygan Mi.

This unique log home, we call the BBI Lake Effect Lodge, is constructed of 18" logs and is magnificent to behold. The setting is very private with no nearby neighbors, yet the location is close to the Tavern, Diner, Ferry, and other attractions. A large private dock with good fishing for smallmouth bass is right out front. A campfire in the firepit is always a popular gathering spot.

The kitchen is fully stocked, just bring your own food. A washer and drier is available for use.

BBI offers many trails for hiking , 4-wheeling, and bicycle riding. Side-by-side vehicles are available for rent nearby.

Fishermen and hunters are welcome. Fish for salmon, lake trout, smallmouth bass in Lake Huron or try one of 4 large inland lakes for perch, walleye, pike, bullheads, and small mouth bass. BBI has hundreds of acres of state owned hunting land and has a plentiful deer population. BBI is also a popular destination for duck hunters.

Property manager

Robert Cochran

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99

About the area

Pointe Aux Pins

Located in Pointe Aux Pins, this lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lake Huron and Cheboygan State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World and Maze Of Mirrors. Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.

Bois Blanc Island, MI

Getting around

Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cheboygan Brewing Company - ‬123 min drive
‪Mulligan's - ‬122 min drive
‪Alcock's Market - ‬123 min drive
‪China Buffet - ‬124 min drive
‪Yeck's Family Drive In - ‬124 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Getaway on BBI - Beautiful Log Home with Sandy Beachfront on Lake Huron pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Island Getaway on BBI - Beautiful Log Home with Sandy Beachfront on Lake Huron ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Getaway on BBI - Beautiful Log Home with Sandy Beachfront on Lake Huron ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Island Getaway on BBI - Beautiful Log Home with Sandy Beachfront on Lake Huron located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Huron and within 9 miles (15 km) of Cheboygan Marina and Cheboygan Opera House. Turner Park is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

murali k.

24 June 2024

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Nice view

Great communication by the host and we did enjoy our stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug V.

23 June 2024

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Superb Cabin

A very nice getaway cabin. Quiet. Relaxing. Nicely accessorized. Great view and lake access. Beautiful property and the cabin is comfortable and very outdoor oriented. Liked the lsland in total. Friendly folks. The Outpost general store and restaurant was a nice place with great pizza.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

13 May 2024

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Beautiful house and setting.

Our whole group (ages 5-61) enjoyed being at BBI Lake Effect Lodge. Beautiful, spacious, log home in a stunning location. The kids enjoyed playing in the sand and water along the sand bar. Great fishing off the dock. Nice lakeside fire pit and plenty of seating available. 100% recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Tammie H.

31 Oct 2023

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Sons wedding

Picture of surroundings and outside of lodge seemed accurate. I would highly recommend updating the bedding of the rooms. The main house is definitely more of a hunting lodge. Host was available if needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

26 Sept 2023

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We loved our stay

We love this property, it was a beautiful location. The house was spotless. The view was beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

19 Sept 2023

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Everything we needed

We were impressed how the owners thought of every detail someone would need at a cabin stay on an island! They supplied more than enough towels and bathroom supplies, more than enough lawn chairs, bonfire wood and games, more than enough kitchen supplies including spices we forgot for our steak on the grill, more than enough bedding supplies, laundry and cleaning supplies if we needed it. It was a carefree stay with the best view, warm porch, and convenient location from the ferry and restaurant/bar. Thank you for everything!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

7 Sept 2023

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Great house!

Stayed here for our son’s wedding. What a beautiful home right on the water. Lots of room in and out.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

22 Aug 2023

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This is what Paradise looks like!

This was my fourth time on the Island and this year I wanted to share the island with my family. The cabin we stayed at had almost everything you could even think of needing. People had even left some food in the kitchen in case you forgot something. We left some behind too for the next group! The rooms are spacious and some even include air mattresses which really came in handy for my 72 year old mother. She isn't used to sleeping in the same bed as my father because he generates too much heat for her (lol) so she really enjoyed the comfortable air mattress that was in the closet. The tiny house outside is perfect for those pesky teenagers as we had 3 that we were quite glad to get away from in all their angst. The beauty of the nature in this space is amazing. Our kids caught snakes at the docking area (just water snakes none poisonous). Its also very safe for little kids as the sand bar surrounding it keeps the little cove pretty shallow. The currents aren't strong inside the cove even when they are strong beyond the sand bar. We loved watching the deer cross the water to the little thicket on the sand bar each night for safety. The fire pit was beautiful and the stars at night are mesmerizing. All in all everything was absolutely great! If I had to add a couple Cons to be honest I would say the mattresses definitely need a update for comfort! Also the black flies are horrendous but there isn't really much the owner of this property can do about nature. :) ty

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris c.

8 Aug 2023

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Better than the pictures

Excellent beachfront property and perfect for a family vacation

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shoun W.

30 July 2023

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Island getaway!

This property was beautiful. Fantastic log cabin with amazing views! Spent the entire week truly relaxing in this amazing cabin. Absolutely would recommend and we will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

16 July 2023

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Couldn't have asked for a better home to rent!!

This was an amazing house and property. Clean and had everything we needed. Was a 2 family vacation with our pets. Was very happy and would recommend this rental to anyone that wants solitude and an amazing view. The bunkhouse will forever be Hawkes own special house

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

27 June 2023

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Will come back

The property is in a great location, close to the ferry and the tavern. The water was nice and there were sand bars all around to walk out onto from the property. The locals are all very friendly and helpful. There was no power at the bunkhouse, so no lights or AC, so we hope that will be fixed before our next visit. Overall, a great relaxing place to unwind!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

carole c.

18 June 2023

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Great retreat

Property was great and Robert made himself available and checked in several times to make sure everything was wonderful, which it was!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

2 June 2023

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Lakefront stay

This cabin was everything our family wanted and more! We had 5 adults, 1 teenager, and 3 kiddos ages 9 and 11 and all of us loved it! There was fishing, bird watching, nightly campfires, yard games, etc. There was plenty of room for all of us to sleep and be comfortable. We arrived on the island early and the property owner was very flexible with letting us drop some items off. Would stay there again in a heartbeat and would highly recommend to anyone!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam & Tracy F., Michigan

9 Oct 2022

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Beautiful Property

We absolutely loved our stay. The property was beautiful and more than what we imagined. Robert was very attentive and made the check in and check out process smooth. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

7 Oct 2022

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Wonderful

This was a great place to stay with everything you need....including peace and a spectacular view. We loved the night around the fire and the sound of the waves. Robert checked in w/ us via text and was easy to contact. We recommend mattress updates for more support. Otherwise, we'll be back. Thanks for the wonderful accommodations, Robert.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

19 Sept 2022

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Perfect getaway!

This was our 6th girls only island getaway and it was perfect. Mr. Cochran has everything you could need in the kitchen, bedroom, cleaning supplies, games, working wifi….. It was so well equipped that I took notes as host for our own rental. The 6 of us highly recommend this cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

9 Sept 2022

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Our first trip to Bois Blanc Island did not disappoint. Wow!

Bois Blanc Island is Beautiful. We enjoyed the nature. Lots of Monarch Butterflies right off the front porch. The night sky with the awesome stars and Northern Lights. Our accommodations were a life size Lincoln Log Cabin with a full front porch and swing. The Lake Effect Resort cabin was clean and welcoming. The atmosphere was just what we were looking for- peaceful and calm. Robert, the property owner, was available and responsive. Our group included adults and teenage boys. Lake Effect Resort offered activities for all- rock skipping in the water, checkers and other board games, bonfires, exploring the island with nice views, etc. We enjoyed the friendly staff at the BBI Tavern and Ferry. Our next BBI trip, we plan to stay longer. We will bring our water shoes. Paddle boards or kayaks, consider renting ATV’s, possible boating, fishing, etc. Excited already! The only negative was the pesty biting flies

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

23 Aug 2022

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Fantastic property on BBI!

Nice large log house steps from Lake Huron. We had plenty of space inside and outside. It was pretty warm upstairs, even with the blinds closed and fans on. Not unexpected, but if you sleep hot like I do, maybe bring extra fans. The water is fairly shallow in front of the house with a really big sandbar that you can walk/swim out to. The dock is a great feature...my cousins were able to drive their boat over from Cheboygan and moor it at the house so we could go boating. We went tubing on the north shore, buzzed between Mackinaw and Round Islands, and then floated under the Mackinaw Bridge for a bit. There are water snakes around the dock, so keep your eyes to the ground when walking around the dock or swimming near shore. Being so close to the water meant a lot of spiders, biting flies and mosquitos while on the porch. Would have been nice if there was a screen door on the porch entrance...the door opens inward and at night a ton of midges and mosquitos got inside every time the door opened. At night we would go out the side door and walk around to the porch to avoid the bugs getting in. The view from the porch is incredible and we spent a lot of time out there. We watched swans, loons, hummingbirds and freighters every day. The bunk house was nice and the teenagers enjoyed sleeping out there. Ceilings are a bit low so a little awkward if you're tall. The property location is great if you like the east end of BBI. Close to the municipal dock and tavern. Not far to Snow Beach. Close to Fire Tower road which can take you to Twin Lakes or Thompson Lake, or the north shore. My family has been going to BBI since the 50's and some still have property there. This was my first trip back since 2005 and it was everything I wanted it to be. Our group enjoyed staying here and would like to come back next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

11 Aug 2022

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Wildlife sanctuary on a quiet island!

Roberta place is great. Very relaxing atmosphere with lots of wildlife viewing opportunity. We went as a boating vacation and the size of our boat (31’, 3’ draft) meant that we had to dock at the island marina. The dock on the property could only take a boat with a draft of less than 2’ maybe, but it would still be tight. The bottom is rocky, so you do not want to risk running aground. The municipal marina was easy to use and had room for 5-7 transients as long as they are not too big. We had a great time at the lodge and appreciated the tranquil atmosphere it provided.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

7 Aug 2022

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Great location with beautiful view!

This is a beautiful property that worked just great for my family of five. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. The house is clean and comfortable. It's great for swimming and the outdoor fire pit was a perfect place to watch the sunset. The only suggestion is to clear up that when it says 5 bedrooms, it is referring to a very small out building that has two bedrooms. I can't imagine they would be very comfortable if the weather was either too hot or cold. We only used the main house and that was very, very nice!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

24 July 2022

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Even better than expected

Beautiful, secluded one of a kind cabin that was clean, fresh smelling and roomy. Great small mouth bass fishing right off the dock. Local host very informative and responsive to questions and requests. Large yard for family games and wonderful covered front porch with swing to gather, view lake and watch the freighters go through The Straights.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Patty L.

20 July 2022

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Awesome vacation stay

Lots of room for family to have their own space and/or bedroom. Porch with swing and such a beautiful view!!! Would stay here again and recommend to friends and family.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

3 June 2022

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Spacious modern cabin on the water

Stayed with a group of seven adults and at no time did the cabin feel at all cramped. One of the highlights of the trip was the amount of wildlife that we were able to see just from the back yard of the cabin including hummingbirds, bald eagles, deer, and a beaver that swam past in the lake one evening. This cabin, and Bois Blanc Island, are perfect for any person, group, or family that really wants to get away and out into nature in a truly unique setting.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Robert Cochran

Hi, I'm Robert, the owner of the Bois Blanc Island Lake Effect Lodge. I live on Bois Blanc Island full time and love it here. Island life is quite different from most places and the Lake Effect Lodge is a one-of-a-kind, very private, log home that everyone here loves. I'll do my best to make your stay here relaxing, interesting, and fun.

Why they chose this property

I bought this log home and property because of its beauty and the location. I believe this home is one of the nicest and most relaxing places on Bois Blanc Island.

What makes this property unique

This log home is in a very private setting with no other homes within view. If you're looking for a place to relax and enjoy the beauty of lakefront life; it doesn't get much better right here.