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Private Peninsula in Downtown Hessel, Les Cheneaux Islands

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Aerial view
Updated Boathouse above and the cottage below in this aerial picture.
Outdoor dining
Dining
A cozy living room with wooden floors, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a lake.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Hessel, MI
  • Place, Les Cheneaux Islands
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandy Cove
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Downstairs Bedroom open

1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Peninsula in Downtown Hessel, Les Cheneaux Islands

Enjoy 6 acres of private waterfront beach and wooded property in the beautiful Les Cheneaux Islands.

This cozy property is home to the Historical Old Mill Pond in downtown Hessel. Enjoy 2nd to none views of the West Entrance in Hessel. The cottage itself is rustic and well maintained since the 40s. It's cozy and true to the area with just enough vintage charm!

Direct route by boat to Mackinac Island. With a protected covered 2 boat slip boathouse.
The cottage includes 3 bed rooms 1 1/2 baths
Few hundred yards walking distance to downtown hessel (Gift Shops, Islander Bar, Hessel Marina, Hessel Culinary Restaurant)
Enjoy a cozy retreat close to town, but the right amount of privacy to enjoy with your family.

New kitchen Appliances including refrigerator and dishwasher.
New Electric Fireplace
Coffee Maker
WiFi included

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
There is an additional fee with a Pet stay.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4316208
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

About the area

Hessel

Located in Hessel, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Fort Mackinac and Mackinac Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Les Cheneaux Islands. The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World and Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Hessel, MI

What's nearby

  • Les Cheneaux Islands - 18 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Sandy Cove - 19 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Castle Rock - 28 min drive - 50.7 km
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 29 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Mackinac Bridge - 35 min drive - 64.4 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Cheneaux Distillers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Snows Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Tipper Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ang-Gios - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Islander Bar - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Peninsula in Downtown Hessel, Les Cheneaux Islands pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Private Peninsula in Downtown Hessel, Les Cheneaux Islands?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Peninsula in Downtown Hessel, Les Cheneaux Islands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Peninsula in Downtown Hessel, Les Cheneaux Islands?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Peninsula in Downtown Hessel, Les Cheneaux Islands located?

Located in Hessel, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Huron, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Sandy Cove and Les Cheneaux Islands. Brevort Township Community Recreation Area and Castle Rock are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay, the cottage was quaint and very comfortable, the views, OUTSTANDING! Our dog enjoyed swimming with the geese!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryn B.

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

Fabulous spot!

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

PAM W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved location. Communication with owner great. Loved peaceful small town. Loved Newer stove,fridge,dishwasher and commercial grade washer and dryer.Wish budget would allow for longer stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Classic rustic cabin in spectacular location

Family trip for annual autumn getaway. Spectacular location. Sipping coffee in the morning while looking at les cheneaux island was the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Relaxing Stay

Beautiful setting with cool but dry weather. Very quiet on the property. Hessel is a great place to visit with a great bar/restaurant, The Islander. Brought back memories of precious stays in Hessel
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra G.

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

Quiet & relaxing

We loved the quiet neighborhood and space. The way they maintained the old house was cool with plenty of space for the seven of us. Thanks again for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was fabulous and exceeded our expectations. We have older kids in their 20s all the way to age 9, and they all loved it. It is a perfect spot for a family get away. We loved how they preserved much of the original house while also updating it. It is so cute and so charming. The marina is also so so close making it so easy to drop the boat. We will be back. We give this a 5 !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Perfect location

The location of this property and the view is amazing. The house could use some repair and a little update.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Rustic Charm

This property was exactly what we were looking for, we enjoyed the rustic charm, the views, the privacy, the proximity to Hessel, Cedarville and St. Ignace. Excellent stargazing a plus. Communication with owners was 100% easy. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

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

Fun fall stay in Les Cheneaux

A charming and unique place on its own little peninsula with views of islands and the Hessel marina. It is an older house but it's been updated with enough modern amenities to make our long weekend comfortable and convenient. We enjoyed the sunrises and sunsets, a camp fire, and easy strolls to town for the Sunday market at the historic school and the Islander restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hated to leave! There was so much to enjoy...nice fire pit, fishing from shore, lots of wildlife, room for all nine of us. Modern amenities like dishwasher and washer/dryer were wonderful . Was a delightful surprise to see unexpected improvements like an additional bedroom and full upstairs bathroom. Bring right on the water is important to us and this cottage really delivered that. Quiet and private. We will treasure the memories made at this delightful cottage in Hessel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jeff O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Can’t beat the location for the boat show but this place really needs a good cleaning inside the house and outside in the yard. Very few windows open, so if you want fresh or cool air there isn’t any. On a positive side a couple rooms have been updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARK H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place has million dollar views! We loved having a boat house to shelter our boat, We had 3 couples and were very comfortable. The hosts were very attentive to our needs.If it were my place, I'd add a door to the upstairs bath/bedroom to make it more usable. But not a deal breaker for us. Maybe that's on their list of future improvements, I assume.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

It was a beautiful area!

We had a wonderful week! There was lots of room inside for board games and puzzles and just being together. There was lots of room outside for playing yard games, relaxing by the shore, and grilling. The pontoon boat was perfect for fishing and boating. And of course beautiful sunsets! Thank you Lindsay and Greg!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thank you Browns! We are happy to hear about the return visits each year to the area. We loved having your family stay and hope to see you back again soon!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

Hessel 2023

This property is large and tranquil. There were 5 of us along with 2 dogs, and there was plenty of room. The house is older, and has its quirks, but it all just adds to the charm and character of the whole package. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Rustic and private get away

We love the quiet and rustic charm of the house. It was private and very quiet. The stars at night were incredible. Lindsay, Greg , and Billy were so accommodating. We rented a pontoon and went for rides and fished. You could walk to the culinary school and the Islander bar and grill, both were very good. It is rustic and quiet and that was what we wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Lori, we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay!! We would love to host your family again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Like staying at Auntie’s house

The house was cozy and comfortable, and had everything we needed. It’s older but clean, quaint and functional. Kind of like staying at an elderly Aunt’s house! The floors are a bit wonky, but it adds to the charm. The land and beaches are just gorgeous. You cannot beat the view! We brought our kayaks and put them in the bay on calm days, and the pond on windy days. We used the outdoor fire pit every evening, and had excellent star-gazing weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Gorgeous location!

We very much enjoyed our stay at this cottage in Hessel. The location was perfect...water everywhere, very private, yet within walking distance to town. The cottage was spacious with lots of windows overlooking the lake and we were very comfortable. There were new appliances in the kitchen, although I would recommend an upgrade to the pots and pans. The boathouse was a great feature! We were just able to jump in our boat and go! We also had three meals of fresh-caught fish, right from the boathouse. We enjoyed the beach (bring water shoes) and the fire pit. I recommend breakfast at the Nibble Lungen in Hessel and their Joker's Point coffee. Lindsay and her dad were very responsive and very hospitable. We would definitely enjoy staying here again!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

michael c.

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

Bummer!

It is a dump located in a great location. Garage sale furniture, mishmash of old utensils, few if any kitchen tools, half the faucets had only cold water, broken windows, mouse in kitchen, centipede in bathroom, sloped floors, dirty and decrepit outbuildings, too shallow water for some boats to enter boat house, a dirty oven, and a very old and dirty and shredded American flag flying from the flagpole. Nice views though!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Beautiful and Secluded

The location of this property and friendliness of the owners more than makes up for anything else it might be lacking. The views across the lake, the water lapping up on the rocks right by the house, the short walk into Hessel, the shaded areas for relaxing, and the view from the picture windows all make this house an excellent find. The equipment in the kitchen (appliances excepted) was rather old and not very easy to use. I’d recommend bringing a few pots and/or skillets of your own. It wasn’t terribly clean either. Nothing that was out of the ordinary for a rental but I did feel the need to wash the dishes and wipe down the kitchen before using any of it. The house could use a deep cleaning to get under the cushions, in the corners and cabinets, etc but over all it was very neat, not cluttered, and there was plenty of space. Honestly, not one bit of that would prevent me from staying here again if we were in the area. Lindsay was the only person I had contact with and she was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions. Check in and out was about as easy as it gets and we really wanted for nothing while there. Thank you so much for letting us stay on this beautiful piece of property while we explored the Eastern UP!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

6/10 Okay

chris l.

Unique location but missed the mark for us a bit

We have used vrbo and airbnb quite a bit and this property had a hard time finding us comfortable. It is fairly rustic. No cable tv (antenna works) or wifi which is fine. There is no inside kitchen. Eating is picnic table outside. The property is 90% still non rennovated since the 60s or 70s so it is very dated and as a result sort of dirty especially the flooring. Kitchenware same concept it is like camp ware. No central air or heat and it was chilly a couple evenings so we had to use space heaters which dont mix well with 3 and 4 year olds. There was also an exposed socket with no plate cover. Tons of dead bugs inside near bed. Could use heavy pro cleaning. The owner also showed up three times unannounced to use his boathouse. We never felt privacy as a result. Really odd. Beach is in downtown hessel the beach at property is very rocky and slippery to use for kids. Pros: property itself is very spacious. House has lots of character. Downtown hessel is very charming and has some awesome food choices. Boathouse is awesome. Location is awesome. Probably good for couple without kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Chris we are sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy your stay here. We have a new tv and a few channels (local) that come in but we haven't had any requests for tv/wifi here. We have the new electirc fireplace in the living room with an easy on/off remote and the temperature on the side. If you would have let us know that you were cold we would have assisted with this. The kitchen is in fact inside the house with all new appliances. There is a table in the family room as well. We will update the pictures on the homeaway site to better reflect the house. It is rustic but we try to keep the cabin very classic rustic in style and feel that we advertise it that way. Thank you for your feedback on the cleaning. We wish you would have brought this to our attention as we do use a professional cleaning service when we cannot get there ourselves.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brian t.

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

Quiet and beautiful

This property is not fancy, it is very private and absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Beautiful Location

This property is gorgeous. Rustic cottage with minor issues that you would expect in an old cottage. The view was amazing and the ower was very responsive, even brought us over a large kettle to cook many ears of corn. The upstairs toilet started to leak at the end of the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jean G.

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

Will not be back

Check in was terrible. Never got the code to unlock the door. We were told they would send us the code and never did. Called several times went to voice mail. 3 hrs later got the code. Also hornets nest in boat house Monday or Tuesday they came out with one can of spray only. There were 3 or more nests. Kids and dogs got bit. Yes old house. Went to dollar store to get mugs for coffee only had tea cups. Also had a sewer smell in house. If you used the upstairs bathroom and if you did any laundry whole house would smell. Fireplace we don't think anyone should use it because there is no fire wall behind the exhaust stack and thru wall into master bedroom and up thru closet upstairs to the roof. We enjoyed having our adult kids with us and our dogs
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

george c.

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

Great view, rustic cottage

The property was great, the cottage was rustic. We enjoyed our stay and the area, the cottage could use some attention, overall it was nice and accommodations were adequate. If some of the windows opened and had screens it would be beneficial. We would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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