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Cozy cabin on a private Island with amazing views & great fishing spot!!!

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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McGregor Bay, ON
  • Killarney Provincial Park
  • Whitefish Falls
  • Little Current Swing Bridge
  • Manitowaning, ON (YEM-Manitoulin East Municipal)

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About the area

Killarney

When you stay at this cottage in Killarney, you'll be in the mountains and steps from Lake Huron. .This cottage is within the region of Whitefish Falls and Killarney Marina.
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About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy cabin on a private Island with amazing views & great fishing spot!!!

Enjoy Island life in beautiful McGregor Bay, Birch Island! We are happy to share our little island paradise in this lovely part of Northern Ontario.

How to get here: You need a boat or rent a water taxi (for additional charges) to get to our island. It's located 30~ minutes by boat from McGregor Bay / J&G Marina. Situated between Manitoulin Island and Espanola off Highway #6. A water taxi service is available for additional charges at the marina. Please book the water taxi in advance.
Marina Phone# 705-285-4293
Hours - M-F 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm.
Water taxi - $90 per trip
Parking rates - $14 a day for a vehicle or $17 for a vehicle with boat trailer.

Alternatively, you bring your own boat, we will provide coordinates to our island upon booking. Marina has plenty of parking available. Pontoon boat / boat shown in the picture is not included with the stay.

Amenities included - Clean linens and blankets, kayak, a paddle board and life jackets for adults, propane BBQ and propane tank.

Amenities NOT included - Bath / beach towels, paper towels, children life jacket

Attention anglers. Lake around us is a great fishing spot and has plenty of Walleye, Pike, Bass and Trout.

Whether you want a quiet place to recharge or enjoy outdoor activities there is something to do for everyone. Enjoy beautiful sunrises with your morning coffee and magnificent sunsets with a glass of wine on the deck. Across is the La Cloche Mountain Range, surrounded by pristine clear water.

Macgregor Bay is known as the "Jewel of the Great Lakes". There are many sheltered waterways to explore, a nature lovers paradise. It is a photographer's delight, an artist's muse and a bird watchers paradise in spring, summer and fall.

Main Cottage: As you approach Island 1980 you will see the main cottage. It was built in the 1960’s. There are two bedrooms, a four-piece shared bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and family room. Every window has a water view, and the spaces are bright and airy. The master bedroom has a queen size bed and looks out over the bay. There is a private entrance from the bedroom that steps out onto a deck. The second bedroom has a twin bed.

Bunkie: The Bunkie is located away from the main cottage for guests that want more privacy. It contains two double beds and is a cozy spot for two to four people.

Kitchen: Full size fridge, stove, microwave, toaster, water cooler and coffee maker. Dishes and cutlery for a seating of 6. Cooking utensils along with pots and pans are also included.

Additional Information: Since this is an island, younger children will need to be monitored. There is cell service and Wi-Fi on the Island. Please treat our property as you would your own.

We hope you enjoy your stay at our Island Paradise and leave us a review. Please tell your family and friends to visit us as well.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free cottage offers books and games.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Island 1980

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 5 steps to reach property
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site

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

  • Recycling

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 only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Cozy cabin on a private Island with amazing views & great fishing spot!!! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
Great vacation home! Great owners, we can't wait to stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A rare and wonderful place
It's hard to imagine a more magical spot. Tricky to get to if you don't know the water but worth it. Perfectly equppwd, quiet and gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

What an amazing place!
My family has been coming to McGregor Bay for multiple generations so it is a very special place for us. This cabin and island were a perfect place from which to enjoy it on this visit. Highlights included the sense of privacy the island offered, the amazing 360 degree views in every direction, the two different fire pits, the excellent bbq grill, the lovely weather we enjoyed all week, the various options for paddling around the island, and the deck from which we ate many of our meals and watched the bay. We hope and plan to come back in a few years!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Grant G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Island stay.
As advertised, however as this is an island property would want to see it monitored better by host. Uses a holding tank for ALL grey and “black” water you use… so if water conservation is an issue for guests… plz say so more clearly up front. Was told water was potable, however guest book says otherwise. We hauled in “Culligan” large water bottle, but did not need it as there were several. Really? We hauled everything in via boat so would have been nice to know.Better communication plz. Missing some very basics like salt,pepper, paper towels, LARGE fans for guests… better mgt plz. Pretty site. Good smallmouth fishing. FYI- walleye have been fished out 100% since 1980’s. .Host is very responsive, however apologies are mot what you want to receive when you are on an island.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Martin K.

Beautiful Spot
My wife, dog, and I stayed at this wonderful cottage. It is in a beautiful spot and has everything you need to enjoy the nature. It could use a few updates. That being said, the hosts were very responsive and even drove up to do an emergency repair on the water when it stopped flowing on day 2. They fixed it the same day! We recommend this property and would stay here again. It would be lovely if the kitchen and bathroom were a touch cleaner.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qasir K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A unique experience
Place is situated on top of the rock. Isolated and quite beautiful. Family really enjoyed the stay and would love to return next year. Great Host, answered all the questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A few hiccups but still an exceptional experience
Island 1980 is absolutely beautiful. We stayed for five nights and enjoyed taking in the magnificent views of McGregor Bay while swimming, having bon fires, fishing, cooking on the BBQ, and relaxing in general. While the island itself is incredible, we found the amenities to be lacking in some areas. The cottage was not as clean as I would expect and we had issues accessing water for doing dishes and showering. The host was responsive and resolved the issue halfway through our stay, although even after having the holding tanks emptied we still noticed a very strong sewage smell whenever we ran the taps in the cottage. Our stay was overwhelmingly positive but I feel compelled to leave this honest feedback as it distracted from what was meant to be a relaxing, stress-free getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful secluded location
Stayed a week on the island. It was absolutely amazing. The cabin had everything you needed and some. The host was terrific and fast responding to all messages. Will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peyton M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Cottage with Beautiful Views
From booking to the day we got to the cottage everything was taken care of for us. Wonderful hosts that were very punctual responding to messages and requests. The property itself was amazing, had some of the most beautiful views. They had recently installed a brand new dock that made loading and unloading a breeze as well as was big enough to swim, tan and relax on. The Cabin was nice and cozy and had everything we needed for a week away including water, dishes, cutlery, cookware, wifi and streaming services. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing and remote getaway with the amenities you wouldn’t expect at an island cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

natasha k.

Liked: Cleanliness
last days of summer 2023
We really enjoyed our week on Island 1980!! Being the only cottage on the island it is a truly beautiful setting .. Everything worked well, and we had a great time taking little day trips w/ the kayak and SUP. And the views, the sunrises/sunsets, and brilliant starry skies, and a convenient campfire... Just spectacular!! The renter responded promptly to all of our questions beforehand, and facilitated our last minute rental.. The folks at the marina are really stellar too; when we showed up we had a sticking calliper which they helped us get fixed without us having to leave the island!! All in all, a very relaxing and memorable experience. we will most likely return . N
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

M C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Escape
Great property to get away from it all. Dock is a little small so if you have a big boat bring all your bumpers and ropes.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan R., Ancaster Ont. Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Paradise
Thank you for hosting us The cottage was great You provided everything we needed One can't ask for more beautiful scenery We were able to do lots of boating and enjoyed every minute We are truly blessed to live in such a beautiful province Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Epitome of Relaxation
Perfect spot to unwind. Teenager was never bored!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Views!
Thoughtful set-up - had everything we needed and we were comfortable. Enjoyed use of the kayak and SUP. Loved the bunkie for sleeping and listening to the rain on the metal roof. The island is steep rock with shore access behind the cottage and access off the dock. Heed the slippery when wet warnings. Great only for folks who are sure-footed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Khurshed B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Getaway
We stayed in the cottage for last long weekend 2 nights with my family and my friend’s family, total 7 of us. We enjoyed our stay so much. There is something for every one, young adults were busy kayaking, paddle boarding and enjoying bonfire. We oldies were just enjoying the nature. The view is excellent, the water body is very calm and the environment is very quite. Fishing was excellent. We loved it very much and want to go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prakash B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location
It’s beautiful location, perfect for couple who want to spend quality time without any distractions. Property is average and amenities are average. It’s very old property apart from that we had very good stay and enjoyed our time together
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island 1980, just as we had wished it would be
During our lovely, brief stay we thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful island cottage. Hope to return next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Date Weekend
My wife and I stayed here to have a relaxing weekend. It was great. The island itself was beautiful and quiet with views of the lake and sunset. We used the kayak and paddle board to go for a little ride. The lake is very calm so the ride was nice. We felt very secluded in a good way. We tanned and swam and had dinner on the deck overlooking the water. The cottage was perfectly clean and had everything we needed. The BBQ is brand new and worked great. We keep saying that we would love to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property offered many things to do and the scenery was breathtaking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023