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

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bois Blanc Island, MI
  • Cheboygan Opera House
    122 min drive
  • Turner Park
    127 min drive
  • Cheboygan State Park
    131 min drive
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    155 min drive

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About the area

Pointe Aux Pins

When you stay at this lodge in Pointe Aux Pins, you'll be on the waterfront and steps from Lake Huron. .This lodge is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Cheboygan Marina and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Cheboygan Opera House.
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Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬122 min drive
  • ‪Mulligan's - ‬122 min drive
  • ‪Indo China Gardens - ‬123 min drive
  • ‪Cheboygan Brewing Company - ‬123 min drive
  • ‪Yeck's Family Drive In - ‬124 min drive

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.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Robert Cochran

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Playground

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Books
  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
Great place for our group of 8. Nice sxs trails to see the colors.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don E Ray
Wonderful place and people. Well absolutely do this again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samir M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best cabin
Everything from communication to olace itself was just perfect. Location is amazing, cabin is fabulous. Never seen log cabin from the ligs that huge. Owner was always ready to help. I will be back again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Lakefront Log House for Our Family Getaway
We had an amazing time at this cozy log house on Lake Huron! From the moment we walked in, we felt very comfortable and relaxed. The house was perfect for our family, and we loved every minute of our stay. We spent our days paddle boating on the lake, exploring the island, and just soaking in the beautiful surroundings. One of the highlights was celebrating my birthday under the strawberry moon—so cool! The kids had a blast filming their own movie, and we all enjoyed hanging out around the campfire and playing card games together. This place has a unique lakefront location and was the perfect getaway from the everyday busy life. Falling asleep to the sound of waves and waking up to the birds was just what we needed. We left feeling totally refreshed and with so many great memories. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daryna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
We loved the location, the Gull island right across from the house. Lots of wildlife to see. The property could use some minor upgrades on pans and towels, but everything has been great otherwise!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaye W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Effect Lodge
Our stay at The Lake Effect Lodge was fabulous. The lodge was warm and inviting upon entering. The 4 teens loved having their own space in the bunk house, too. It was clean and spacious even when all 10 of us at the same time were gathered in it. Plenty of room for eating, playing cards, doing a puzzle or just relaxing. The kitchen was well stocked and roomy. The beds were very comfortable, and the bathrooms were very nice, too. The porch swing was a great place to “watch it all go by.” Beautiful view; Ducks, swans and eagles. Got to watch not only ships but the sailboats in the Port Huron to Mackinaw race. The kids loved fishing off the dock. We all went swimming off the sand bar and were able to dock our 19’ boat out front. In the early evening, we saw deer walking along the top of the sand bar out to the little island out front. We got to visit our relatives at their place on the western end of BBI and enjoyed The Outpost store, the little gift place just past the store, and of course, The Tavern, as well as the ferry ride over and back. So many nice people! Robert was an excellent host. Always friendly and concerned that everything was going well. Hoping to go again to the BBI Lake Effect Lodge. It’s a jewel!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet A., Midland, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay on Bob-lo
The Lodge was a terrific place for a long family weekend. We found the property to be very roomy for 3 couples plus a dog. The front porch facing Lake Huron - with a porch swing, chairs, and picnic table - was one of our favorite spots. We found the Gas Grill clean and ready to go and used several times during our stay. The firepit came with a stack of dry wood which we really appreciated! We brought our kayaks and were very happy to launch from the beach for an easy paddle. This was the first time to BBI for most of us (my daughter had been once before), and we loved the slower, quieter pace of the Island. The Lodge was a great accommodation for our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
I stayed at this property with my almost 2 year old daughter, teenage stepsons, husband, sister-in-law and mother-in-law. The property was beautiful! We loved that the water was mostly shallow so we didn't have to worry too much about our 2 year old getting into water over her head. BBI is a really fun island to explore. The highlight for the boys was the ATV rental day-- Robert provided contact information for ATV rentals and some other activities, which was a really nice touch. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

murali k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view
Great communication by the host and we did enjoy our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than the pictures
Excellent beachfront property and perfect for a family vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shoun W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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