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Property grounds
Lake side of the house
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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Beaver Island, MI
  • Place, Lake Charlevoix
  • Place, McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
  • Place, Castle Farms

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Beaver Island - Cable Bay Cottage

If you're looking to get away from it all, this is the place for you! Offering a private, sandy beach on one of the island's most beautiful bays, this is the perfect spot to unwind and relax with family and friends. Enjoy scenic lakefront views from the dining room, living room, deck or by taking a stroll down the beautiful shoreline.

Sleeps 6 featuring:
• 2 bedrooms (queen-size bed in each)
• 2 sleeper-sofas

Also includes:
• Fully-stocked kitchen
• Dining and living rooms
• 1 ½ bathrooms
• Enclosed porch and outdoor deck
• See the amenities section for more!

The cottage is located about 12 miles from boat dock and airport, so you will need to bring a vehicle* across on the ferry or rent one in town.

*NOTE: Reservations for automobile transport on the ferry should be made a couple months in advance, if possible. Please go to the boat company website for rates and schedules by searching under Beaver Island Boat Company.

There are several restaurants, shops, a library, toy store/museum, community center, deli and fully-stocked grocery store in town.

The island has several hiking trails and inland lakes including Lake Geneserath, which is just across the road from the cottage. There are two lighthouses on the island and several opportunities for exploring. There is also a golf course just outside of town.

There are many websites with additional information about the island that you may find useful. Just search for Beaver Island!

Please note: there is no Wi-Fi or internet at the cottage, and usually no cell phone service. These are available in town but not at the cottage. See more information on this in the "Amenities" section.

Please also note: linens are not provided. Specifically.... sheets, pillow cases, towels and wash clothes are not provided. Pillows and comforters are provided; just not pillow cases and bed sheets. Some dish towels may be provided, but hand towels and bath towels are not. This is due to the fact that there is not ample time in between rentals for laundry.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Beaver Island

Beaver Island is home to this cottage. Lake Michigan and Jewell Gillespie Park Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Marine Museum and Beaver Island Community Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Beaver Island - Cable Bay Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beaver Island - Cable Bay Cottage?

As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beaver Island - Cable Bay Cottage on 31 December 2026 start from NZ$278, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beaver Island - Cable Bay Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beaver Island - Cable Bay Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beaver Island - Cable Bay Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beaver Island - Cable Bay Cottage located?

Located in Beaver Island, this family-friendly cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 12 mi (20 km) of CMU Biological Station and Feodar Protar Cabin. The Marine Museum and Beaver Island Community Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

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

Second Visit

This was our second stay here and it was just as lovely as the first time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne W.

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

Always amazing

We love it here and hope to come again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Favorite Spot

Beautiful spot on Cables Bay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

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

What a hidden gem!

Fantastic cabin with a spectacular private beach. We love the island and look forward to our next visit. Craig was an outstanding host and left no questions or doubts as renters. Will absolutely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita W.

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

Cable Bay cottage

I was very happy with the property. Having kayaks available - we used them everyday. We had bonfires every night and we were very happy with the space and the island in general.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne W.

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

Truly a Magical place

Our family had an amazing time at this cottage on beautiful beaver island. If being in a quiet up north cottage is your thing, look no further. Beautiful beach, both night and day! Definitely hope to come again next year! Thanks for the memories !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Great spot

Great lake house in a stellar location. House isn't fancy, but has everything you need. Very comfortable. One of the best beaches on the island. Owners are always responsive. This was our third time renting, and we'll be back for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne W.

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

Treasured time together

This is the 2nd year our family has rented this perfectly lovely cottage on Beaver Island. The property is so beautiful on Lake Michigan! We love the nature, the scenery, the peace and quiet. Craig answered my emails right away and we just can’t wait to come again! Truly a treasured place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The wife and I enjoyed this property. It was a very clean and comfortable house for the two of us. It is decorated warmly and personally. It would be a great house for a family. The beach was beautiful just down the path from the house. We will be back. Thanks to the host. Edward Sierota
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

greg l.

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

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a big thank you for a lovely, lovely stay. Everything was just right, including a nighttime thunderstorm, watching the Chicago Mackinac race go by, eagles, loons and mergansers fishing in the bay, exploring the southern part of the island by bike We also enjoyed deciphering animal tracks in the sand each morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

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

Secluded Retreat

It is a lovely house on a relatively secluded part of the island. This is a great place if you're looking to disconnect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Perfect beach rental

This was a great stay for our family. The house is cottage style, not super modern but has everything we needed. Also nice to have access to some beach toys for the kids! The beach was excellent and the stars at night were spectacular. Bringing linens is a bit of a hassle, but easy enough if you're bringing a car over. We're hoping to rent this cottage out again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald D.

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

Loved it

What a great property. Great beachfront view with a very comfortable cabin/house. Ours was a very enjoyable stay and we would book this property again in a heart beat. Even cell service available most of the time. No down side.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

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

Great place to stay

We had an excellent, beautiful first day but then the rain and cold came in that evening and stayed the rest of our vacation. So the cottage became more of a Basecamp. We went out to visit with friends and made new friends, visited the museums, and just had fun getting the Jeep dirty.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malisa D.

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

Best Vacation

The home was clean, well stocked, and just as listed. This rental has a gorgeous beach. The water is crystal clear. We spent most of our time in the water or on a kayak. Craig was extremely prompt and kind. We can't wait to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

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

Amazing Location!

My husband and I were gifted a week at Cable Cottage. This was our second time to Beaver Island and we absolutely love it here. We especially love the South end. The location of Cable Cottage was magical. We mostly had the beach to ourselves. The sandy beach was perfect! If you love quiet, private beach access with perfect star gazing, this is your place. We were looking for a quiet get away where we had little connectivity and could enjoy the sounds of nature. There are also great hiking and biking trails nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEE T.

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

an island escape

We enjoyed your home very much. Everything was first class. Although we didnt need it, we found the garage key. The book said it would be next to refrigerator, we found it as the second key on the counter. I walked the entire beach cove and it was beautiful. On Tuesday, we had gale force winds causing 6-8' swells on lake michigan making if feel like an ocean surf. Stars at night we awesome. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Wonderful spot.

Exactly as pictured. No better location possible. The cottage was spacious and comfortable. My husband and I had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate M.

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

Magical Stay

The Cable Bay Cottage exceeded our expectations for location, amenities on site, and comfort! As guests on vacation, we felt privileged that the owners shared their wonderful home with us, and we hope they continue to do so! Every day we enjoyed kayaking, swimming, beach walks and reading, and in the evenings we swam some more and made beach fires and watched the moon rise over the lake. Time slowed down, and our vacation will be memorable for all the right reasons thanks to Cable Bay Cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great for a rest filled vacation

Right on the beach, really had a great time with my family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

Relaxing..Away from it all!

The cottage was just perfect! It had everything we could need. Kitchen was well stocked! My family truly enjoyed the beach and how secluded it was. We spent time walking on the beach, swimming, kayaking and making smores on the beach fire pit at night. Indoors there were plenty of movies, games and puzzles for our family. The owner was quick to respond and answered all my questions! Can't wait to return to this gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Wonderful stay

This is the first time we have ever used VRBO. We were so amazed and just loved this cottage so much. The views are absolutely beautiful and I wish I could share the video sound I took one morning while enjoying my coffee and reading the Beaver Island Journals. The loons and birds were so peaceful. The cabin is super well stocked with everything ...even birthday cake candles! We saw Eagles and osprey, and turkey in the back yard. We found the most amazing stones and beach glass steps away from the cabin. Thank you for sharing your home. It was perfect in every way. We can not wait to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

george t.

Perfect Beach. Well maintained cottage.

Great sandy beach. Cottage is flawless in every way. Everything worked in the cottage as one would expect with no issues. The box fans we found in the closet were a bonus as we forgot ours. Helped move some air around the bedrooms when there was no breeze. Our kids (12, 10, 5) all loved it. We were at the beach every sunny day wasting time away, and every cloudy day did something inland. The movies were a bonus for night time cool down before the kids went to bed. Lots of windows and THEY ALL open easily. They are big too. The garage was huge and had a ton of space to store or secure anything we brought with us like our bikes. Kayaks were in use just about everyday. Nice selection of sand toys that we also made use of. Never turned on the TV to watch TV (why would you?) so can't speak to that. The lack of cell and internet service is a blessing that is hard to find nowadays. Amazing what fun the family can come up with then they aren't constantly checking to see their friends face book updates or text messages.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Private and beautiful!

This was the first VRBO we've stayed at and I was absolutely impressed! It was about a 20 minute drive from the fairy to a remote area of the island. The cabin appears to be in the woods but it is just a minute walk to the water. Huge surprise! We didn't see a single mosquito the week we were there in August and it was warm and beautiful. The owner was super easy to communicate with and thought of everything; activities for the kids, movies, games, swim toys, firewood, etc. The house was cozy yet open. We had plenty of room to spread out but always seemed to enjoy the dining room table best because of the view and breeze through the large windows. The kitchen was well equipped with toasters, crock pot, pans and dishes among many other things. Next time I won't pack nearly as mich as I did. My boys enjoyed the beach the best because it was clear and shallow. Their favorite freedom was kayaking every day. I liked the option to sit in the shade near the beach by the fire pit and hear them laugh. We made fires every night and it was the perfect family bonding time. One of my sons said, "We've made so many good memories and we still have 4 days to go!" As a Mom, I couldn't get enough. For those bringing children, I highly recommend this spot because you can keep a good eye on them. The beach is quite close and there are not stairs to have to deal with. We drove to town to visit the museums, gift shops, and markets. We ate at a couple local restaurants and the food and people were amazing. My husband left his sunglasses at one of them, went back a couple days later and they were holding them! Who does that anymore? We are so grateful for finding this place and definitely intend to go back. Wonderful cabin, wonderful time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

JOHN AND LESLEY M.

GREAT PLACE WITH FABULOUS BEACH, VIEW. WELL MAINTAINED AND JUST PEACEFUL AND TRANQUIL!

MY FAMILY FULLY ENJOYED THIS LOVELY PLACE! THE BEACH AREA WAS INCREDIBLE AND THE VIEW FROM THE BACK OF THE CABIN WAS JUST THE SAME.. IN THE EVENING THERE WAS JUST A AIR OF PEACE AND QUIET HANGING OVER THE AREA, COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER PLACE TO STAY!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Craig Bierenga

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I live in Grand Rapids, MI

Why they chose this property

This property was purchased by my grandparents in 1969. The photo shows my grandma and me near the beach in front of the cottage. My family came to the island every summer when I was growing up. It was the week we most looked forward to each year! I would love to see others share in experience this with family and friends!

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