Paradise: Gorgeous Les Cheneaux Island Retreat in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Cedarville, Whatcom County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Paradise: Gorgeous Les Cheneaux Island Retreat in Michigan's Upper Peninsula Note: This home is on an island and renters will need a boat to access this property. Simply put: Paradise. Located on Marquette Island on Lake Huron's Wilderness Bay, our home faces the water and is set amid a forest of lush cedars and an array of wildlife. This home is the first dock on Wilderness Bay with no neighbors...
Paradise: Gorgeous Les Cheneaux Island Retreat in Michigan's Upper Peninsula Note: This home is on an island and renters will need a boat to access this property. Simply put: Paradise. Located on Marquette Island on Lake Huron's Wilderness Bay, our home faces the water and is set amid a forest of lush cedars and an array of wildlife. This home is the first dock on Wilderness Bay with no neighbors to one side and a full 1/3 of a mile away on the other. Your privacy here is complete. The home is only a 7 minute ride by boat from the Hessel/Clark Township Marina. Guests can launch their boat and park it in a guest slip. One vehicle parking space will be reserved for you in the marina lot, but ample parking is available very nearby near the marina. Either my brother or I will be on site for your arrival to assimilate you to the docking/parking situation. Note: Mackinaw Island is about a 25-minute boat ride from our home's dock. Before going make sure the weather is good. Guests staying here will see the best sunsets of their lives, which they can view from a huge balcony or, better yet, on the dock with a beer. Often the moon will be on one side of the dock as the sun sets on the other. The home has a separate shed in which there are many chairs, tables, and outdoor furniture you can arrange anywhere to your liking. There is also a kayak, fire pit, a hammock, and small charcoal grill on the property that guests are encouraged to use. The home itself is pine with an abundance of windows that look out to either the bay or the forest. The home was built in 1997 and comfortably sleeps 11. The cottage is filled with bright colors, local art, and just a lot of neat stuff in general. Despite its seclusion, the home has full plumbing, running water, heat, and everything you'd expect in a fully functioning home. The home features a master bedroom with a queen bed and walk-in closet; a guest bedroom with a full-size bed, closet, and desk. A bunk room—with four twin beds. A loft with two beds, small television/dvd player, and media library. A large common room with two couches, (1 with a pull-out bed) and a wood-burning fire place. A fully equipped kitchen (though no microwave). A dining room with a large pine table. Two bathrooms with showers. A mud room with a washer and dryer. All of the rooms have windows that look out onto either the forest or the lake. Marquette Island is 6.5 miles long and 3.5 miles wide. The island can be explored by way of the Aldo Leopold trail (s), or simply by walking out the back door of our home. Owls, deer, ducks, partridge, woodpeckers, and all varieties of songbird are common sites. Things to do: relax, hike, swim, boat, golf, drink, grill, birdwatch, gamble, fish, go to Mackinaw Island. Pike and perch fishing are both usually pretty good throughout the Les Cheneaux. If you have the correct gear, salmon trolling in both Lake Huron and Lake Michigan is always an option. Towns and surrounding areas--the nearest town is Hessel--where you will park your boat. Hessel features a slot casino, two golf courses, the famous Islander Bar, fishing charters, and neat little local shops. Just down the road from Hessel is Cedarville, where there are a couple restaurants, a grocery store, a gas station, and an amazing little shop that sells smoked fish. 30 minutes away respectively are Sault St. Marie (North); St. Ignace (South); Mackinaw City (South). Both Sault St. Marie and St. Ignace feature full casinos with table games, while Mackinaw City features a wide assortment of entertainment options. Ample photos are included in this profile to give you a lay of the land.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Telephone
- Heating
- Wood stove
Outside
- Boat
- Kayak / canoe
- Water sports gear
- Golf
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- 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)
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
Location type
- Lake
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Dryer
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Parking available
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 5:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 26
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Adults only : Adults only
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Must provide own transportation to island. The following businesses rent boats: Mertaughs Boat Work ( xxx-xxx-xxxx ), Hills Point Resort: Must provide own transportation to island. The following businesses rent boats: Mertaughs Boat Work ( xxx-xxx-xxxx ), Hills Point Resort
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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
About the area
Cedarville
Located in Cedarville, this holiday home is on a lake. Fort Holmes and Mission Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Les Cheneaux Islands. The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World and Maze Of Mirrors are also worth visiting.
Nearby locations
- Les Cheneaux Islands 15 min drive
- Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace 38 min drive
- Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace 40 min drive
- The Jewel at the Grand Hotel 62 min drive
- Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau 64 min drive
Getting around
- Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) 44 min drive
Restaurants
- Snows Bar & Grill 11 min drive
- Les Cheneaux Distillers 9 min drive
- Ang-Gio's Restaurant 8 min drive
- The Islander Bar 3 min drive
- Cattails Cove 9 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paradise: Gorgeous Les Cheneaux Island Retreat in Michigan's Upper Peninsula pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Paradise: Gorgeous Les Cheneaux Island Retreat in Michigan's Upper Peninsula?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Paradise: Gorgeous Les Cheneaux Island Retreat in Michigan's Upper Peninsula?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Paradise: Gorgeous Les Cheneaux Island Retreat in Michigan's Upper Peninsula located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Huron and within 12 miles (20 km) of Les Cheneaux Islands and Sandy Cove. Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace and Castle Rock are also within 32 miles (52 km).