Beachfront cottage right on Lake Huron.

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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:30 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Bois Blanc Island, MI

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Loft

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

"Steinreich" Cottage is located directly on Lake Huron on the east side of Bois Blanc Island, 5 miles from Cheboygan on the mainland where most visitors embark by scheduled seasonal ferry service or year round air service.
"Steinreich" Cottage offers 12+ guests the ultimate in comfort and peaceful solitude. A wrap around porch and a very open and specious living area with a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, all off the lakefront side of the home are a few of the best features. We can provide comfortable sleeping for up to 15 adults.
A beach side deck is the perfect location to view the crossing ships or for stargazing at night.
There is a Barn fire ring down on the beach (strictly weather permitting).

Go swimming right off the beach in a very remote bay, or at "Snow Beach" Bay just 1 mile from the cottage, or hike, bike, hunt, ski or run on the primarily flat dirt roads and trails. There is "Rusty" in the woods to play with, a row boat and 5 adult and children bikes with 3 adult and two children helmets to explore the island. No guarantee on those.
A year-round destination. For guests who prefer the winter time - snow mobil and country cross skiing on endless trails is only one of the possibilities. Ice fishing is big on the inland lakes. From December-April there is a caterer on the island to order breakfast, lunch and dinner or order groceries by plane.

We provide transportation during the winter months when the boat is not running 😊.

Visitors and residents alike appreciate the remote and quiet lifestyle that the Island offers, with a variety of outdoor and sporting activities to suit every style and taste.
The museum shows you the history of Bois Blanc Island in the Straits of Mackinac.
The year round population of 80 people swells into the thousands as families, sportsmen, athletes, college students, boaters and campers are attracted to the island for it's many seasonal offerings. Daily car and passenger ferryboat service during May to November as well as an air taxi service in commuter prop planes keep folks connected with the mainland communities of Cheboygan, St. Ignace, and Pelleston International Airport.

Or take the kayaks or plane to Makinaw Island. A wonderful day trip.

Bois Blanc Island is a 4 hour drive north from Detroit.

Property manager

Miss Ben

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

BBI Lake Effect Lodge backyard/lakefront view.

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Microwave

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Baby/Toddler-beds,-gates, -live vests upon request

Events

No events allowed

After written permission. Additional rates apply

Pets

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

Only after written permission through the owner!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking will forfeit the security deposit!!!!

$150 cleaning fee Additional guest $25 person/day $120 service fee

A starter supply of cleaning + hygiene products may be in the property for use. Guest is responsible for purchasing any supplies and all food + drink

Using electronic equipment, all Sport activities and use of the provided equipment is on your own risk. Toilet paper must be save for septic system!

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

Note from host: After written permission. Additional rates apply

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pointe Aux Pins

Located in Pointe Aux Pins, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Cheboygan Opera House and Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World and Maze Of Mirrors. Travelling with kids? Consider Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bois Blanc Island, MI

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 170 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bob-Lo Tavern - ‬13 min drive
‪Island Tavern - ‬13 min drive
‪Island Diner - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront cottage right on Lake Huron. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Beachfront cottage right on Lake Huron. ?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront cottage right on Lake Huron. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront cottage right on Lake Huron. located?

This Pointe Aux Pins holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Huron, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Turner Park and Cheboygan Marina. Cheboygan State Park and Mullett Lake Country Club are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Christina V.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

One of TP is all you get

Necessities not provided. No toilet paper, no paper towel, no trash bags other than one curtesy bag. Toilet paper unfortunately is not sold on the island so this was a problem for our group if 10.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Floyd T.

10 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get a way

Nice house for a family get away

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

19 Aug 2022

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

Perfect and peaceful

The pictures online don’t do the property justice. The view of the lake and access was amazing!! Such a relaxing trip. The kids (10 & 11) had a wonderful time playing in the water or enjoying all the fun things stocked in the house. There was never a dull moment. Miss Ben answered all our questions before, during and after our trip. We all can’t wait to go back!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Carol N.

10 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Bois Blanc

Property was ok. No hot water. Kept getting excuses. Living room sofa was nasty; dirty and smelled. Ad said two 2-person kayaks. They were unusable; partially deflated. Non-performance towels, cooking oil which are usually standard. Bars of soap were previously used and dirty. Would not rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

15 July 2022

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

Bois Blanc Island

Great property. Miss Ben is an excellent host!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

17 Oct 2021

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

Great place, great time!

Great place, great time! The house accommodated 5 couple’s nicely. Miss Ben is wonderful.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

12 Sept 2021

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

Great stay

We stayed at the house for just a quick weekend trip to the island. We had four couples and there was plenty of space. The large kitchen and dining area is great. The house was very clean and well stocked for a wonderful weekend. Would definitely recommend it.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn S.

9 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wasn't quite what I expected

Arriving at the property was a different experience, taking the ferry to the island. When we arrived we were greeted by Miss Ben's husband. She was feeling slightly under the weather and was not able to meet us at the home. If you love nature it was wonderful I'd never experienced biting flies until I arrived on the island. The next day the power and the water went out on the East Side of the island. Where we were staying. It was due to a storm, but the storm happened the night before. Miss Ben and her husband made sure we had clean water and even coffee the next morning. The beach area was absolutely beautiful. There were a few downsides to the property like the bugs in the inside. My daughter was attacked by a spider. I think they could have done more work with containing the gnats that were inside the property. I don't think a lot of cleaning was done before we arrived and to my understanding there were guests who left the day we arrived. So we walked in on their filth and that was not pleasant at all. The sheets were not clean but had been flipped. Miss Ben, when made aware of the situation, did come over, take the sheets, clean them, and bring us back clean linen. I just feel for the price we paid it would have been more up to par. There's so much more I can say about this but I've waited so long to post a review many things have been blocked out. The property was not horrible but it could have been a lot better.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Rachel C.

7 Sept 2021

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Friends weekend 2021

The property was reviewed at 3-stars due to issues with the property manager. She met us at the property when we arrived and asked repeatedly how many guests were in our group. We responded with 12 guests and an infant ( < 2 yrs old), however, we were mistaken and should have reported 13 guests on the listing as the baby counts toward our total head count. This was a simple misunderstanding and could have easily been addressed the moment we entered the property. Unfortunately, the property manager did not address this at that time and instead began texting us the next day asking for details that were not required on the listing, such as a copy of our driver's license and names of all in the party. She continued to text over the period of the weekend and accused us of being "dishonest" with our count and wanted to charge us for 16 people based on the ferry records. At this point, we offered for her to come over and take a head count of the people at the property and asked her to quit harassing us during our vacation. She did not come over and updated my listing to 13 people without further comment.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G., Grand Ledge, MI USA

30 Aug 2021

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

Nature lover getaway

We loved how peaceful and quiet this property was. The only sounds you hear are the waves on the shore and the wind in the trees. We saw lots of wildlife too! Having a property on a remote island obviously has some challenges (there aren’t hardware, plumbing supply or Walmart’s on the island!) and the owner worked through some very minor issues with a combination of ingenuity and charm and made it all work for our 3 generation family vacation. We had everything we needed for a very lovely stay. Our only suggestion would be to swap the 2 twin beds on the main floor bedroom with one of the queen beds in the loft bedroom. While the twin beds were very comfy, it would be a tad nicer to have the main floor master with a queen bed!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

20 Aug 2021

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

Very enjoyable

Our family had a really nice time. There was plenty of beds for all of us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly J., Taylor USA

1 June 2021

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

Excellent views

This home is such a nice place to stay at to get away from it all. Just a few steps out the door to the beach with amazing sunrises. Kitchen had everything we needed. The beds were soft and comfy and we had extra linens and blankets if needed. There are plenty of towels available too. There only is enough hot water for a quick shower but it heats back up in about an hour for another person to shower, that’s the only draw back. There is kayaks and bikes to use. The island is just so lovely. The homeowner was there to meet us when we arrived and to show us around. Miss Ben was so nice and has such a wonderful home to share.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

29 Sept 2020

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

Great private get away!

My fiancé and I booked a long weekend on Bois Blanc Island. Miss Ben really guided us through the car ferry process and directions to the house. Her husband met us on the property upon arrival which is really inviting. Miss Ben stopped by the next day to see if we needed any help. She was happy to answer all of our questions in a quick manor. Many resources were found about the island and the restaurant menu. We loved sitting on the large covered porch, watching the waves. We built a fire on the beach one night and Star gazed. There was plenty of space in the home and the layout was beautiful. We can’t wait for an opportunity to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S., Toledo, OH

8 Aug 2020

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

Best family vacation we've had in a very long time!

This was our 2nd visit to Boblo. We loved it 6 years ago, and enjoyed it even more this time. The owners of this property were very nice and attentive to our needs. My wife and I stayed with our eleven kids, aged 21 to 2. We backpacked the North Shore, camped, kayaked, rode bikes, swam, day hiked, swam, ate ice cream and pizza at the Dinner, swam, skipped rocks, and had nightly campfires on the shore under the stars. It's a fantastic place to be with family. The older kids even took a plane over to Mackinac Island for a day. Lots to do if you love the outdoors. Hope to return again, and sooner than 6 years from now!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

22 July 2020

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

So amazing!

We had never heard if Bois Blanc Island but are so thankful we tried something new! The house and island were amazing. Ms Ben is the BEST! It was wonderful to forget the cares of the world and unplug. We will DEFINITELY be back! Thank you Ms Ben for sharing your amazing home and island with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

tarik a.

5 July 2020

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Our trip to Bois Blanc Island

We were two families, including 4 adults and 8 children and stayed for 4 nights at summer time. The nature including the lake, beaches and forest were unbelievable! Very quiet and peaceful... We used the kayaks and bikes included with the house every day, kids loved nearby sand beach for swimming, the property was large and comfortable. We set fire at night and kids loved it. The downside was that we arrived to the island and the property was not ready for check in. We contacted the property manager who apologized and said she had urgent health problems and couldn't prepare the house on time. One of the neighbors opened the entrance for us, the property was not clean or ready (we were lucky to bring clean linens and sheets with us). The manager came the next day and helped with laundary. We got a refund for one day. Black flies were bad but only on the first day. Mosquitoes were an issue and we had to always use the spray

10/10 Excellent

Martynas

22 Aug 2019

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

Great escape

We had very good time! Owner was very helpful, easy to reach. Property has plenty of room. Beach is very shallow, perfect for smaller kids! There is a lot of things to do in the island, you cant get bored! But also feels very, very private! I would strongly recommend to reserve ferry at least a month ahead, if u coming with the car in the summer. But guys there also very friendly and helpful! Overall we had great vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

17 Aug 2019

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

Remote and relaxing

Close to neighbor on one side. You wouldn’t know it. Lake is extremely clear and clean. House is comfortable and well appointed. Owner has provided everything you would need to have a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sathish R.

31 May 2019

Great place!!

We were a group of 11 adults, 2 kids and 2 dogs. The house was still big enough for all of us. Had an amazing time in waters kayaking. Miss Ben made sure that our stay was as enjoyable as it can be. I will recommend this place and hope to come back again soon!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

23 Oct 2018

Great lake house!

The house was great. It was clean and the beds were comfortable. We use the kayaks and bikes that were here. My boys 8 and 6 had a blast. We had a camp fire on the beach with smores. Miss Ben was the best. I would recommend this place highly!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

30 Aug 2018

Extremely relaxing vacation house

We celebrated my dad's 80th birthday the week we stayed. The lake front views were amazing. We enjoyed using the kayaks during the day and the beach fire pit at night for bon fires. We used the large front porch to play cards in the evening. Leave your wireless devices at home, this is truly a great place to relax.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Brighton

28 Aug 2018

Beautiful lake home

We booked this house because we could bring our fur babies with us as well. And because Mrs Ben offers kayaks and bikes and other options to use while there. We weren’t familiar with this island but we were very pleased with what we found. The only thing i wish I was aware of before we arrived was the fact that the lake was all rocks underneath our feet and leading up to the lake. I strongly suggest you bring water shoes when visiting the island. My poor fur babies paws were tore up as well. The house was very clean and had absolutely everything you’d need in a house. Just be sure to call ahead and book the ferry. We had a great time and would definitely go back and would recommend this house, it was a home away from home.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

JUlie H.

11 July 2018

Very isolated, private property right on Lake Huron With bikes and boats readily available.

Very isolated, private property on Lake HuronWith bikes and boats readily available. We had a fantastic time swimming, fishing, hiking, and just sitting back and relaxing and watching nature. The beds are quite comfortable. The house was spotless when we came and the owners were fantastic. I would recommend this property Without reservation. Be sure to be on time for the ferry or will go without you. Bring all the food that you’re going to want to eat for your week because the food availability on the island is severely limited. I don’t forget to put gas in your car before you come over. Enjoy!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian F., Lake Orion

10 Sept 2017

Relaxing and beautiful get away.

Ms. Ben made us feel like family. The house is very nice and the island is a hidden gem. What a relaxing trip, and so nice to get away. Southern hospitality has nothing on the BBI residents! We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ron & Katrina D.

5 Sept 2017

Great place, great hostess!

Beautiful remote location! Was perfect for our large group.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Miss Ben

The picture is showing Reinhard, the owner. My hubby.

I'm the property manager of "Steinreich" and everybody is calling me MissBen.
I'm born and raised in Germany and followed my husband to the U.S.A. in 2002/2008.
First located in the greater Detroit Area I took a knitting retreat on Bois Blanc Island after my mother got run over by a car in 200 - and fell in love with the island first sight.

Now I'm proud to be one of the 90 "Year-rounders" on the island. After surviving the winter 2013/14 with 200 inches of snow, all by myself, I bought my own little house on the island in the middle of the woods.
It is located just 1 mile down the road from "Steinreich" - so I'm always there to answer questions and are ready to help you find your way around.
This March I got sick with the Covid-19 virus and fought it for 10 weeks. I won!!!

I'm cleaning the property myself and taking care of all my guests and their requests.
Thank you for considering staying with us!