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Mariner's Passage: Freighter Views & Best Sunsets - Includes kayaks and canoes

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Outdoor dining
Games room
Living area
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, a coffee maker, and a toaster.
A red cabin with a dock, surrounded by dense forest.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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Drummond, MI
  • Place, Williams Nature Preserve
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Marl Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, The Rock Golf Course
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Corner

1 Double Bed

Game Room

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Wolf

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Laundry

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Mariner's Passage: Freighter Views & Best Sunsets - Includes kayaks and canoes

If you are looking for a great summer getaway to an unspoiled, unhurried, unbelievable place, look no further. This luxurious vacation home is nestled on 11 wooded acres with over 500' of private lake frontage on Lake Huron. This is not a condo or in an association. This is all private lake frontage for your ultimate relaxing vacation. When you arrive to your vacation home, you will be amazed at your 1500 sq. ft. white cedar deck overlooking Lake Huron. The deck is great for entertaining, or just sipping your favorite beverage while watching all the Great Lakes freighters right out front. I built this home in the year 2000, with nothing but quality materials and craftsmanship. The home boasts a wall of glass facing the lake that goes from the floor to the ceiling. In the home you will find over 50,000 lineal feet of western red cedar imported from Oregon. In the bedrooms you will find custom made furniture, including log beds, dressers and nightstands. The master suite has over 900 sq. ft. and includes a bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and a walk-in shower. The game room has a pool table and Foosball table (just in case there is a rainy day). Your stay will also include full use of four kayaks and two canoes. I built this home on Drummond Island because it truly is the best place in the world to relax. The sunsets are some of the best in the world. It has every modern convenience combined with the appeal of a northern atmosphere. If you can't relax here, you should see a doctor.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 1282328vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Drummond Island

Located in Drummond Island, this holiday home is on a lake. Drummond Island Yacht Haven and The Rock Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Williams Nature Preserve. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Drummond, MI

What's nearby

  • Williams Nature Preserve - 19 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Marl Lake - 20 min drive - 21.2 km
  • The Rock Golf Course - 28 min drive - 25.6 km
  • First Lake - 37 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Sandy Cove - 53 min drive - 43.2 km

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Northwood Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Esther's Authentic Mexican - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪DeTour Village Inn - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Gourmet Galley Marketplace and Delicatessen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Shore Thing Adjacent - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mariner's Passage: Freighter Views & Best Sunsets - Includes kayaks and canoes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mariner's Passage: Freighter Views & Best Sunsets - Includes kayaks and canoes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mariner's Passage: Freighter Views & Best Sunsets - Includes kayaks and canoes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mariner's Passage: Freighter Views & Best Sunsets - Includes kayaks and canoes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mariner's Passage: Freighter Views & Best Sunsets - Includes kayaks and canoes located?

This family-friendly Drummond Island holiday home is located on a lake, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Huron, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Baileys Lake and Williams Nature Preserve. Marl Lake and Drummond Island Yacht Haven are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

joel v.

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

Mariners passage

Great place! Good location and great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is huge. View is amazing. We had a great time on the island and are looking forward to returning next year. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you for staying and taking such good care of my home. I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay; you are welcome back anytime. Dave
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

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

Great spot beautiful views

House was great! Big and spacious. Beautiful views on the water. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2022
Robyn. Thank you so much for staying and taking such great care of my home. I'm happy you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back anytime. Dave
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronnie C.

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

Jeep the Mac

We stayed with 4 other friends wonderful location plenty of space . Will stay again if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marguerita V.

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

The Drummonds visit Drummond Island

Bill and Marguerita brought Harry and Sarah Drummond to the UP! Wonderful fun just sitting watching the ships and wild life. The Lodge has spacious areas for gathering. We hated to leave so soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Thank you for staying and for leaving the home as clean as you found it. You are welcome back anytime. Dave
Verified

8/10 Good

ROB V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting but…..

The house had plenty of space for six adults (3 couples) . The views and sunsets were amazing and campfires right on the water. I feel bad for the owner because there is a lot of major expenses needed to be done, the deck is in pretty rough shape among other things. I would like to stay there again if things were updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kara C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
This is our 2nd year staying at the property. We love the property being right on the water. The kids can swim anytime. The trails are not far from the house. We love watching the boats go by. The house does need lots of repairs which we thought they would have been completed a year later. The deck was dangerous and you could fall off it. The windows leaked when it rained. Lots more little repairs. Overall we love the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Robert E.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Great trip unmaintenance property

We all love their experience the house look great on the website lacking maintenance deck was falling apart screens gone or ripped mice inside no paper products left out an super bad water pressure
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2022
So sorry, you didn't enjoy your stay. I think you may be exaggerating when you say the decks are falling apart. There was a loose railing that I noticed the day you left that is now fixed. I always leave at least one roll of paper towel and 10 rolls of toilet paper, if you go through more than that, there is a store on the island that you could have gone to. As far as the water pressure, I built this home for myself and my family and have been renting it for over 15 years and not even one person has ever complained about the water pressure. Sorry, can't fix what isn't broken. Dave
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacklyn S.

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

Beautiful Views, Relaxing Sounds & Plenty of Room

We loved watching the freighters! We downloaded the app that was in the D.I. Guide so we knew when they were coming. Kayaking, fishing, swimming, rock hunting, bike riding, played catch & relaxed, alllll at the house. We ventured out to find a sandy beach and a short 13 minute drive fround D.I. Township Park that the kids loooved. After dark when the kids came inside, the house is a hide n' seek dream HAHA! The layout and huge windows and breeze coming off the lake were a dream. We couldn't have asked for more. OH and the kids got to see their 1st bear(s). Definitely lifelong memories made.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie (Angie) K.

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

Beyond Expectations!

This was one of five homes we booked for our Matriarch's celebration of life. We just needed bedrooms. It looked beautiful online, was available and reasonable so we booked it. It was beyond expectations! The pictures don't even come close to showing how spacious it is. We weren't there for a vacation so didn't spend much time on the deck but did for a few hours one afternoon. So relaxing! This home has everything you need including a washer and dryer and the kitchen is well equipped. (it did not have W-Fi, or if it did, we couldn't find log in info) Our host was very responsive with any questions we had. It's a bit of a drive down two gravel roads but that's part of the charm of Drummond Island. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2024
I am so happy you enjoyed your stay and found my home a perfect fit for your family. You and your family are welcome back anytime. Dave
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shaunna O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Views

Overall our experience was pretty good. The views were incredible and that’s what made it worth it. However, we had to do all the laundry and clean the place our first night there because the cleaning lady “had an emergency”. I read a similar review, so this had us skeptical as to whether or not he was being honest about the emergency. It looked like it hadn’t been truly cleaned in over a year, as the dust was very thick. Aside from this, it was a wonderful house with awesome views. I’d go back, but I’d plan on bringing my own linens/towels so as not to have to worry about doing laundry all night on your first night there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2024
Shaunna. It is really unsettling for you to accuse me of not being honest. Housekeeping did have an emergency. What you failed to put in your review was that we talked about it before you arrived, and you agreed to do the laundry for a price of $225. You were happy with the agreement at the time. I paid you the $225 that we agreed on. The fact that you didn't mention this, makes me question your honesty. The home had a full spring cleaning just weeks before you arrived. So sorry you were not happy with the cleanliness of the home. I hope you can find a different home to stay in next year. Dave
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Beautiful

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Drummond Island. The house is very spacious and clean. Watching the ships pass through the straights was a huge plus. The only negative for us was the fact that we had to trailer our SXS's east to the trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian C.

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

Awesome views

Property was great for two young families we where there to trail ride and sight see and it was perfect we saw bear right in back yard and watched ships go through all week. Only downfalls was no a/c but was able to cool off with fans in evenings. Great location and property !!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin S.

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

Great Vacation Home

My family and I had a great experience staying at this rental! We enjoyed collecting rocks by the water, hanging out on the extra large deck and walking the long drive. The master bedroom is beyond spacious and the boys had a great time with the pool table in the loft. It was nice and open for everyone to be able to spend time together!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kori J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views and enough space for everyone.

This was a great place to stay. There was so much space for everyone to relax. The views were amazing and the deck was great. A few notes, the trash was overflowing and there was a bunch of bugs on the outside windows. Make sure to bring paper towels, dish soap and toilet paper.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tarah M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

RENTER BEWARE-NOT AS ADVERTISED/FILTHY/POOR COMMUNICATION!!!

Our first impression of the property was the trash burn “pile” between the driveways. The outside of the home was covered cobwebs and there were cigarette butts in the driveway. The furniture on the deck has large tears in the seats and were not usable. There was a small table on the deck but no chairs to sit in. The inside of the home was very dirty. It had clearly not been cleaned since the last renters had been there. There was dirt and food crumbs on the floors. The carpet was stained and not vacuumed. There was a large amount of an unknown sticky substance on the floor in front of the refrigerator. There was meat juice (blood) on a shelf in the refrigerator and every shelf was dirty. There was black mold on the doors of the refrigerator. The counters were dirty. There were only a couple partial rolls of toilet paper, soap containers in the bathroom were almost empty with nothing to refill them with, no Diana washer or dish soap, no broom and no mop. There were just enough towels for each person in our group of nine to have one each for the entire week. There were used/damp/mildewy towels on the back of a bathroom door when we arrived. The toilet paper holders in two of the three bathrooms were broken and unusable. The dryer handle was broken/missing and there were no instructions on how to use it but a pair of needle nose pliers was sitting on the washer that worked to start it. The propane tank for the grill was empty. The owner did not respond to messages promptly and did not apologize or offer anything to try to rectify the situation except to send his “housekeeper” back (who clearly hadn’t been there at all). We spent two hours cleaning the home when we got there so we could unpack. We also cleaned it before we left and left it cleaner than it was when we arrived.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Janine A.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Our stay

Beautiful place. Needs some TLC. Rain sideways and water came in through walls not windows like we first thought.. eventually could lead to a mold problem.Better cleaning. Surface is clean but a lot of cob webs and a few spyders. Loved the setting and view. Its a beautiful house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanna H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time with family, great location, many outdoor activities

It was good, I’d stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly A.

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

AMAZING VIEW!

The house was very clean upon our arrival. Everything was well stocked including dishes, toilet paper, sheets and towels. Very spacious for my husband and I and 3 other couples. The view from the deck is unbelievable and the sunsets were beautiful. The host responded promptly to any questions we had. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittanie K.

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

Beautiful setting and spacious

This property has a gorgeous setting. Located right on the water and picturesque sunsets. The cabin inside is big and open, very spacious. We housed 5 couples comfortably even though we all didn’t have an actual room we had plenty of space. It did lack toilet paper and dishes were left dirty in dishwasher but both were an easy fix. We loved it here. I would recommend this to other friends and family. Even though trails were on the other side of the island we still wouldn’t switch from this location. It’s hard to beat. We made wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Maintenance and Cleaning issues

Although house was lovely and we enjoyed the view and being on the water—- Upon arrival—we needed to empty a loaded dishwasher, mostly not well washed, and then we hand washed all the food encrusted pans and utensils we found in the cabinets. One guest found bedbug shortly after getting in bed the first night, so she slept in her car and went home. The other downstairs guest was awakened by the sound of mice running inside the walls. Ice maker didn’t work—was disassembled. If we’d known we would have brought ice. The refrigerator was not clean and the oven was filthy, with encrusted spills. Mice scampered across the kitchen floor in the morning. There was “spittle” on and around the deck and a “spit cup” on the upstairs deck. All rather disgusting. We were greeted with a blockade and sign on one of the lakeside doors, warning us the floor had rotted through and not to use the door. The other lakeside door was inoperable as well and a lakefront window was stuffed with towels. The railing on steep steps down to the shore was rotten/loose and could result in a very dangerous fall if someone is relying on the railing. No paper towels, one bathroom had no paper, another had no hand soap. We came prepared to replace what we used but not to both supply and replace. Lakefront table may have been nice once but totally unusable after freeze/thaws. So eating out was not possible. No fireplace and No wifi?? Sparsely furnished. Sparsely supplied. No welcome notebook with any instructions on TV, etc., perhaps advising guests on dishwasher limitations, etc. We have experience with owning a summer rental and this did certainly not measure up to what one would expect in cleanliness, supplies, maintenance etc. Definitely not what you’d expect at the price that was charged.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeff M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Things need attention

Location and views were awesome! The pool table and foosball table are a great add on for the rainy days. Nice open spaces. The refrigerator water and ice maker did not work, the toilets (one which still had stains from the last renter) do not flush well, you have to hold the handles down, there were no towels for the upstairs bathroom, there was a dirty hand towel at the sink and one hanging on the door, the garage is stuffed and cluttered, there was a lot of boxes, cans/remnants from the last renters, do not lean on the upper patio railing, it is falling apart, one of us found out the hard way, one of the front windows had a towel stuffed in it and needs obvious repairs, there weren't any garbage bags left for the kitchen, water pressure is very weak for showers and hot water runs out after a couple showers. Overall, it is a place to stay with great views and nice open spaces, I think it is a tad overpriced as it needs some updating.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2020
Hello Jeff. Thanks for staying, the towels for the upstairs bathroom are in the linen closet. Sorry about the window, there was a terrible storm the night before you arrived and the high winds broke the casing on the window. It has since been repaired. The garage is cluttered, it is not for use by my guests and you should not been able to access it. I will make sure to restock the home with garbage bags and extra towels. Sorry for any inconvenience. I hope you still enjoyed your stay. Dave
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Great house!

This is a very nice clean place. Had a few rain showers so the kids really like the game room. Would rather have more beds upstairs for the kids instead of a master bedroom. Sleeping 9 of us was pushing it! This place needs a dock or swim deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2020
Thanks for staying and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. I can not have a dock or a swim platform on the water as it can get very rough at times.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim p.

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

Fabulous remote getaway — away from everything and everyone! Loved the house and it’s peacefulness.

Our dogs had a great time! You feel like you have the entire lake to yourself. It was a terrific house with everything you need. The views are spectacular! The island is just gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2020
Kim, I'm so happy you and your family had a great time. Looking forward to having you back next year. Dave
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

2020 Successful Vacation for 9!

Love the location! Perfect view of sunsets. We love to watch the freighters turn to go to the Soo Locks. The space in the house (kitchen, living and bedrooms were perfect space for our two families (kids 12, 14, 15, 18 & 18). The two youngest sleep on cots in the living room. We kayaked, brought our boat, and two offroad vehicles. We will definitely be back. Still waiting to see a bear!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2020
Bill, Thank you so much for staying. I'm so happy you and your family had a great time and left the island with great memories. Thank you again, Dave

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