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A wooden deck with wicker furniture, a table, and an orange umbrella overlooking a beach with a clear sky. - Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand (Beaver Island)
A beach with calm water and a clear sky. - Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand (Beaver Island)
A spacious living area with a large wooden dining table, several chairs, a television, and a view of the ocean. - Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand (Beaver Island)
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, stainless steel appliances, and yellow bar stools. - Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand (Beaver Island)
A stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV above it, a mantel shelf with books, and a cozy seating area with a patterned pillow. - Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand (Beaver Island)
Take advantage of a firepit, a playground, and laundry facilities at Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand

  • Located in the middle of Sand Bay, 5 miles from down town, 3 miles from the golf course and steps from150 feet of sandy private beach. There is enough room for two families or more in this 1400 square foot cabin with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The large cabin easily sleeps nine, with the addition of two cots for extra sleeping. You can enjoy preparing for your days adventure as you fashion meals in our newly renovated eat in kitchen with dishwasher and garbage disposal. The kitchen is fully equipped with microwave, toaster, Instant Pot and blender. The evening can be spent enjoying time in the screened in porch, on the outdoor deck or in the living room where you can enjoy a fireplace, Bluetooth TV, DVD/VCR, WIFI and lots of books and board games. For those that like to cook outdoors, we have a charcoal grill. A new washer and dryer is available to keep your clothes clean. We ask that guest bring their own bedsheets, pillow cases and towels. Comforters, blankets and pillows are provided. Linen Service is available for additional charge.

    Rentals are Saturday - Saturday only

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About the neighborhood

Located in Beaver Island, this cottage is near the beach. Lake Michigan and Font Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Marine Museum and Beaver Island Community Center. Visit our Beaver Island travel guide
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Beaver Island, MI

What's nearby

  • A white lighthouse with a black top, a white house, and green trees in the background.
    The Marine Museum
    15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • CMU Biological Station
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Beaver Island Community Center
    15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Beaver Island Harbor Lighthouse
    17 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Feodar Protar Cabin
    18 min drive - 12.0 km

Restaurants

  • Wild Strawberry Cafe
    16 min drive
  • Shamrock Bar and Restaurant
    14 min drive
  • Circle M Restaurant
    12 min drive
  • Paradise Bay Coffee Shop
    12 min drive
  • Whiskey Point Brewing
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of CMU Biological Station and Lake Michigan. Beaver Island Golf Course is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Lakefront Cottage on Soft Sand Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this beachfront house! We’d definitely stay here again. The layout was great, and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook comfortably. Also close to town. The house has a relaxed, rustic charm, clean and comfortable (especially the beds!). The beachfront location was truly amazing and made the whole trip. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a comfortable, laid back beach getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful view great memories

Location location location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful Cabin

The cabin was very comfortable, clean, and well appointed. Just a wonderful vibe. I loved the beach view too. Everyone enjoyed their stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect five days

Our family loved our stay. Our boys asked if we could stay forever and us adults were sad as well to have to pack up and go. We look forward to making it a yearly visit to Beaver Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sun Sand Surf

Relaxing with a beautiful setting. Wonderful accommodations with everything you need for a perfect getaway. Stunning fireplace! We really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach house

We loved staying here. Plenty of space, great condition and cleanliness, and most of all beautiful views and beach. John was very easy to contact and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

It was the family's first trip to the island. The kids loved being right on the beach and we plan to return soon. Loved everything about the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent BI rental!

Beautiful location on Sand Bay. Everything you need is right there to enjoy both the indoors and out. Very clean and great communication with the owner. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice destination property

Great location! Never felt like we wanted to leave the beach and the view. Sunrises and starry skies. If you actually need a place for eleven people, the one small bath could be a minor inconvenience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another amazing week!

Such a great week at Bunka! Four bedrooms - comfy beds - great open kitchen area. The deck and beach area are amazing - large deck with nice table and relaxing chairs, a big Sandy beach. The water was pretty warm too! Loved using the paddle boards. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sand Bay beach cottage

We throughly enjoyed our stay here. Cottage had everything we needed. It was lovely to spend time and some meals on the deck overlooking the water. Sandy beach was great for relaxing and walking the whole bay. Bottom line - we’d gladly stay here again. Ray & Diana
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

We came to this cabin in October for a week long stay to explore Beaver Island and check out some land we purchased the year prior, as our first time on the island the home we rented did not disappoint, it was clean and cozy feeling from the start of our trip to the end, the firepit on the beach was a great place to catch up with friends and enjoy the night, the star gazing off the deck between midnight and 2AM is absolutely unlike anything we've ever experienced, we cannot wait to book our next trip here. 5 Stars from our group!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful spot

This home sits on a beautiful piece of property. I stayed with my daughter, her husband and their 2 children. We had plenty of room and a lot of fun. The host was great and responded very quickly to any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great to be back.

We returned this year after having a wonderful time last year. The place is great, location is great and we wouldn’t change a thing. John is a very considerate host and should be very proud of his property. We’re just glad he’s willing to share it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, clean, incredible!

We stayed at the cabin with our 9 year old son for 4 days. We all absolutely loved it! It was very clean, cozy, and had everything we needed to include a smart TV, charcoal grill, and great kitchen amenities. The cottage was, in our opinion, on the best stretch of beach on the island. The host responded to our questions very well and made the check in and check out process a breeze. Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

My husband & an employee of ours had an extended stay here while working on the island. He had nothing but good things to say about this place! Great location right on the water, a beautiful setting, & had everything they needed. He sent memany pictures
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and a nice house

Everything was better than expected. There's plenty of room, the view is awesome and we had a good time. The only negative is that there's no closets in the bedrooms. It's still a great place and not a deal breaker, I'd stay here again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beach house

Anyone looking for a beautiful spot on the shore of lake michigan please check this one out! Lovely home only steps away from the Lake. Beds were comphy, lots of games to play, house was clean, nice big screen tv for those rainy days, and where we were most was on the beautiful deck soaking up the sun or watching the stars. Owner was very fast to get back to you if needed. I would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great, quiet location with beautiful views

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this quaint property on Sand Bay. Soft walkable sand beach with beautiful sunrises was just steps from the back door! Owner was quickly responsive to inquiries. House was furnished with all of the amenities needed to have a comfortable, quiet stay. Kayak and canoe available for use! There is no AC at this property, but it was not needed with the windows open to catch the lake breezes. Unbelievably peaceful and beautiful! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blast from the Past

Visiting Beaver Island is like stepping back into a kinder, gentler time! We loved everything about our stay. It was peaceful and we spent days biking (we brought our own, but there are rentals in town) around the island roads and trails. This house couldn’t have been more perfect for what we wanted: relaxed, comfortable with awesome sunrise view and beach. John the host is extremely responsive, friendly and accommodating. It may have been a once-in-a-lifetime chance, but I finally knocked seeing the Northern Lights off my bucket list… right from the back porch!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Precious Memories on the Lake Michigans “Emerald Isle!

This place was exactly what we needed! A place to unplug and unwind from the daily demands of being a business owner. Simple and perfect. The back yard was absolutely gorgeous to say the least! We couldn’t have had a better beach view. The home was very nice and clean. We had everything we needed to make our week stay absolutely perfect! Just minutes away from the beautiful town of St. James where the people are very friendly. We felt like part of the community. We definitely left a part of our heart on Beaver Island! We’re already planning our next escape from the mainland! We’ll be back!🥰☘️🛳️🛩️
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location, big sand bay was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Comfortable place, great views and beach, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very nice and was in a great location. We were well pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025