Lake Michigan/Beaver Island with incredible private beach

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Beaver Island, MI

Jewell Gillespie Park Beach17 min drive
Beaver Island Community Center17 min drive
Toy Museum19 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 2

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Want to get away from it all? Come unplug on Beaver Island with beautiful four bedroom, three bath home right on Lake Michigan....beach literally in back yard!! Sweeping views with amazing window seats flanking entire upstairs living room. Beautiful natural landscaping, stunning sunrises! Incredible screened porch and decks. See why Beaver Island is called the Emerald Isle and a "hidden gem."

Stunning 100 ft of beach, sandy bottom on 1.5 acre wooded lot. Stunning views from living room, bedrooms, and decks. Great view of lake from downstairs living room also! Private setting. Perfect 70 to 80 degree weather with amazing clear blue water. Water clarity is magnificent compared to landlocked homes. Very low light pollution makes this an unforgettable vacation where you can actually see the Northern Lights when conditions are right! Enjoy hiking, fishing, scuba diving, boat rentals, restaurants. There are even two sunken treasures off the island to explore. Unique Irish private island flavor with very friendly community.

Taxis, car rentals, hospital, grocery all on island. No reason to leave, but also quick flight to Mackinac Island. Mackinac is about an hour drive from Charlevoix. The ferry is 2.5 hour ride. We recommend the plane, which leaves from Charlevoix and is only around $65 per person for fifteen minute flights. Stunning views from plane!! Planes come and go from island multiple times per day. Easily accessible by ferry or quick plane ride for very low rates.

We have kayaks in garage for use, as well as several bikes. Firepit and charcoal grill also on site, along with pack-n-play for little ones. Accommodates 8-10 adults with current bedding and one small child in pack and play. *** Adding two bunk beds in late May!!

NO smokers, no firearms, no pets, no fireworks, no guests not included in rental agreement. WIFI has worked great. Feel free to ask any questions. We respond very quickly to inquiries and concerns.

Visit beaverisland.org. ***Pictures of house and property taken by us. Other pictures of Beaver Island taken by various talented island photographers.
https://www.midwestliving.com/travel/michigan/escape-to-beaver-island-michigan/
https://www.beaverisland.org/

Property manager

Joshua & Kelley Turner

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Beach view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Beaver Island

Located in Beaver Island, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Jewell Gillespie Park Beach, while The Marine Museum and Toy Museum are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Beaver Island, MI

What's nearby

Jewell Gillespie Park Beach - 17 min drive
Beaver Island Community Center - 17 min drive
Toy Museum - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Daddy Franks - 17 min drive
Paradise Bay Coffee Shop - 15 min drive
Beachcomber - 17 min drive
Stoney Acre Grill & Pub - 16 min drive
McCafferty's Unfinished Farms Riding Stable - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan/Beaver Island with incredible private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

27 September 2023

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

Great home on a private beach

Wonder home on a private beach in a relatively secluded about 10 minutes outside of town. It is such a wonderful island community to have a family retreat.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

6 September 2023

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

Beautiful Location

Lovely home and fantastic location. Joshua and Kelley were so responsive. Would love to rent again next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

13 August 2023

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

Wonderful family retreat

The home is beautiful with a stunning view of Sand Bay. It is virtually new, so the rooms were spacious, which you don't always get on BI. The general living spaces were warm and thoughtfully conceived, and we had all we needed for indoor games, outdoor toys, and kitchen materials. It has a wonderful beach; I suggest water shoes as there are a few rocks. Our hosts were accommodating and responsive before and during our stay. We loved staying there and would do it again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat S.

17 July 2023

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

Paradise found

It just as advertised and better! Super clean, more beautiful than the pictures shown. The home was well equipped and had all the comforts of home, want to keep the place a secret so we can go back again! Josh and his wife were super!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

10 July 2023

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

We Love the Beav

Beaver island is a magical place. The Shamrock shores was a beautiful location to relax on the beach and explore the island. Clean, unique character, and plenty of room for 6 of us. The 3 season room was great on a rainy day.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joshua & Kelley Turner

HI! We're Kelley and Josh Turner. We live near Dayton, Ohio. It had been our dream for years to own a vacation home on Lake Michigan. We have five children, all adopted, and we wanted them to enjoy the beauty of the our favorite place as much as we did. We noticed for years that our family always had the best time when we vacationed on Lake Michigan or Lake Huron. The kids couldn't get enough of the beach, the lakes, the family game nights, grilling out, and just unplugging. We began our search and realized it was getting harder to find as more and more people swelled into these areas. Locating rentals was also becoming challenging. We found this gem on Beaver Island. We weren't initially sure about "island life." Once we realized how much clearer the water and sky was, and that it was actually a breeze getting on and off island by 15 minute plane ride, we were sold. The island is wonderful, a hidden paradise. The islanders are warm and friendly, waving to everyone they pass. The nature and beauty of the island is unsurpassed, and carefully guarded by the islanders. They take care of this beautiful place, where recycling is key and wildlife and plant protection is of utmost priority. We love what the islanders call "island time." People take the time to talk to each other and meander, taking in beauty that often escapes people on the mainland. Cead Mile Failte is one island expression, translating into a hundred thousand welcomes!! That sums Beaver Island up perfectly.

Why they chose this property

Off the beaten path to disconnect....no better water clarity, moderate temperatures, incredible skies, Northern lights. Beautiful all four seasons. Unique island flavor.

What makes this property unique

The island has incredible nature preserves, amazing fishing waters, incredible boating. There are even sunken treasures you can participate in with diving and snorkeling opportunities. Rich island history. Fourth of July and July music festival are renowned celebrations and a must see!! Fall foliage is incredible. Winter landscape is spectacular. Only an hour from Charlevoix to Mackinac Island. Can also do plane trip from island to island.