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Island Cottage on Evans Lake - Bring Your Boat!

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Exterior
4 bedrooms, bed sheets
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Tipton, MI
  • Hayes State Park
    18 min walk
  • Wamplers Lake
    7 min drive
  • Hidden Lake Garden
    12 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    35 min drive

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About the area

Tipton

Located in Tipton, this cottage is on the waterfront, a 2-minute drive from Hayes State Park and 7 minutes from Wamplers Lake. .This cottage is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Private Pond and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Hidden Lake Garden.
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What's nearby

  • Hayes State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Wamplers Lake - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Michigan International Speedway - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Hidden Lake Garden - 12 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Watkins Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patriot Pub & Grub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jerry's Pub & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chateau Aeronautique Winery & Blue Skies Brewery - Irish Hills - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Onsted Bar - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Island Cottage on Evans Lake - Bring Your Boat!

Escape to your own private island when you stay at this 4-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom vacation rental cottage on Evans Lake! Situated in the Irish Hills of Michigan, this Tipton home offers a peaceful retreat for travelers seeking days in the sun and cozy evenings by the wood-burning fireplace. Spend your time boating, swimming, and hunting in season. Or, spend the day in Ann Arbor and Detroit, both easily accessible from the home! Then, return by boat to your abode to relax and do it all over again!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Lakefront Living | Boat, Swim, & Hunt | Private 2.5-Acre Island | 2,500 Sq Ft

Perfect for fishermen, boaters, and relaxation seekers, this cottage is the best place for a secluded and uninterrupted stay on lake time!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa, Futon

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private dock w/ patio furniture, lake views, screened-in porch. bench swing, dining area, gas grill, fire pit w/ seating, canoe, paddleboat, 24-foot pontoon boat (available w/ fee), beach chairs & umbrella, sky deck
INDOOR LIVING: TV, DVD/VCR player, books, wood-burning stone fireplace (firewood not provided), ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, tea kettle, microwave, toaster, Crockpot, spices, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Linens & towels, hair dryer
FAQ: Outdoor stairs required to access, access via boat only, no WiFi, no A/C
PARKING: Access lot (2 vehicles), boat trailer parking available

-- THE LOCATION --

THINGS TO DO: Hayes State Park (2.3 miles), Hidden Lake Gardens (4.5 miles), Michigan International Speedway (8.4 miles), University of Michigan (28.2 miles), Ann Arbor (29.3 miles), Museum of Natural History (30.9 miles), Detroit (63.9 miles)
LOCAL FARE: Patriots Pub & Grub (0.3 miles), Randys Roadside Bar-B-Que (1.3 miles), Frita Baditos (28.4 miles), Fleetwood Diner (28.4 miles)
WINERIES: Chateau Aeronautique Winery (1.2 miles), The Winery North of 12 (5.5 miles), Black Fire Winery (9.1 miles), Cherry Creek Cellars (10.4 miles), Flying Otter Winery (17.8 miles)
AIRPORT: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (44.4 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property does not offer A/C
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: Property access is only available by boat and it is required that you rent a boat or bring your own, as one is not provided for transportation to the island
- NOTE: This property serves as a remote escape; therefore, it does not include WiFi
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private furnished balcony/patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free cottage features books, hiking/biking trails nearby, and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Bring Your Boat On Evans
400702
Bring Your Boat - Island Cottage on Evans Lake! Tipton
Bring Your Boat - Island Cottage on Evans Lake! Cottage
Bring Your Boat - Island Cottage on Evans Lake! Cottage Tipton

Island Cottage on Evans Lake - Bring Your Boat! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christiana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful , peaceful, amazing place for kids, family, all around extremely happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island house.
Wonderful stay. Everyone really enjoyed the feel of the place. Many terrific spots around the island to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique stay with some tradeoffs
We had the best weekend on this private island! But there were a few tradeoffs to renting such a unique property. The boat launch had very limited hours, so we had some issues with getting out boat in the water. Also, make sure you bring plenty of jugs of water with you since the water on the island is not good to drink. Additionally, there is no place to dock your own boat that is not on the island, which causes some issues for getting off the island to go to the store. So there were a few hiccups, but we still loved our stay and would consider returning!

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time on the Island.
Great time spent with family. We were surprised to find a huge fridge. The 1920’s property is charming , with a lovely fireplace. The huge porch is amazing, even when it rained we still had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Buddies Bachelor Party
This place is awesome plain and simple. Beautiful views, every amenity you could ask for, owners are super nice. We didn’t even have a boat but wasn’t an issue at all as they had cayaks, a paddle boat, paddle board, and tons of tubes to float around the island on. Probably the hottest fishing spot on the lake is right off this islands dock as well. Everything I could’ve hoped for and more. Would have given it 6 stars if I could.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Property
Having an island of several acres to yourself is a great way to spend time with close family. Fishing from the shore or boat produced bluegill, crappie and large mouth bass. The property is older so dont expect a fully renovated cabin. The screened in porch is huge. There was no air-conditioning, but the canopy of trees and the breeze that comes from being in the middle of a lake helped keep things cool even when in the 90s. For those who need their own bathroom, this may not be for you. You access the full bath through one of 2 bedrooms. There is also a toilet room just outside and a shower located just off the screened in porch. No tv, no wifi, and you're in the middle of nowhere so you may or may not have a cell signal. But thats not why youre going to vacation on an island isolated from the rest of the world. We will likely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Toni K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing and peaceful
Everything about are experience was above expectations. The host was fast and friendly when communicating. The cabin and island were better than we could have ever expected. I wish I could just live here.

8/10 Good

Shan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vintage getaway~
What a secluded vintage treasure of a unique cottage. Lots of areas to relax/read/zen/swim, or watch the boats go by pulling kids on their water toys. Beds are comfy and lots of kitchen amenities stocked for large parties…..they have it all~ There are many unique items to admire throughout the property. PLEASE BE GENTLE ON THIS WELL CARED FOR COTTAGE. There is no WiFi, but cell service is excellent! The checkin process is unique, so please be patient!! You will love the hospitality!! We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great island getaway close to home
Very unique cottage located in the middle of Evans Lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Misty K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the Property!
The cabin, the property, the many decks, and the many other hidden gems on this island was impressive. I would book again. However, there was certain things that did not correspond to the online listing. For example, no dvd and no wireless, but those did not detrail the beauty and experience more like small technicalities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and private
Love the private, relaxed environment. Sun porch was grand and amazing. It's a very unique property. We even got to watch fireworks twice from our own island. Owner was helpful. It is a little climb up to the house but we enjoyed the exercise. It wouldn't work for someone that's not mobile. But we enjoyed it thoroughly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bilal D.

Private Island Getaway
The vacation rental is different than your normal getaway. First off the obvious. It's on a 2.5 acre island so you have full privacy and you need a boat to get there with your belongings. The island is well maintained and its rustic and old feel make it unique. There is a campfire site at the lower end of the island, a large patio at the top end and a nice seating area out on the dock. The house is an older build with no central air or heating but we managed knowing this beforehand. The kitchen is a good size and has all the equipment and kitchen supplies needed for the weekend. There is a large summer room and where the dining table is. The bathrooms were a little small and are older and didnt have locks on the doors which we were able to deal with. Overall, it was a good experience as the owner was very friendly and accomadating and helped us get settled and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019