Skull Island - Blackbeard's Hideaway

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5.0
Outstanding(117 Reviews)

Cabin in Lake Erie, OH

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this cabin rental

Ahoy, matey! Welcome to Skull Island where your adventures begin, and your memories are treasured.

Your adventure begins right after you park your car in the gated parking area. You'll bring your belongings to the dock where you can load it into your boat or use ours. From the dock, the house will be in your view on the island just to the right. THERE IS NO WAY TO DRIVE TO THE ISLAND, IT CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED BY ROWBOAT, YOUR BOAT OR RENTED PONTOON BOAT.

The home is unmistakable with pirate flags all around, painted black with cannons mounted to the side. You are about 100 yards or about a five-minute rowboat ride from your destination.

The property is on a point of the island. This gives you 270-degree views, main view of Pontiac Lake, the beach and Gale Bay. It's great to have the sun on the front of the house and to the rear of the house, you'll find shade under the large maple tree. In the evening you'll enjoy breathtaking sunsets.

You'll have access to everything you need. On the Lake, there is a Chinese Restaurant and a couple of boat liveries. Pontiac Lake State Park has a host of things to do.

Skull Island kid's camp is just on the other side of the island. Check them out on their website www.skullislandcamp.com or on Facebook www.facebook.com/skull.islandcamp.

Water is the way of the pirate so let's address that. There is a rowboat and paddle boat included with the house at no charge. We rent a well-seasoned 12-person pontoon for $150 per night or a newer pontoon can be rented from the multiple local boat liveries. Lounge around the lake or on the dock or deck all day and spend your evenings in Pontiac, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Clarkston, Detroit, Windsor (Canada), or other local hot spot of your choosing. Bring your fishing pole and catch Bass, Bluegill, Pike, Walleye, and other game fish when in season. Barbecue outside or cook inside. Vacation in beautiful Oakland County while enjoying the cozy, yet upscale, Northern Michigan atmosphere of this home. Abundant wildlife in nature sanctuary type setting all around the property. The cottage has additional dock space for your own boat as well.

On weekends you'll see the locals playing volleyball in the water.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV

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Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(117 Reviews)
5.0
Aug 2023
The perfect place for a little getaway! Gorgeous views and you’re on an island, how cool? The pirate decor was fantastic and made everything 20x better. It’s definitely worth renting the pontoon boat especially for a group of 4+. We had a great time and I hope to visit again soon!
5.0
Jun 2023
Me and my daughters had the best time. The cabin was perfect! Owner had everything there that we needed! My girls said “we just get good vibes here!” I agreed! Everything was easy and went as planned. Awesome getaway! Hope to definitely go back! Thank you!
5.0
Aug 2021
Such a fun stay
Such a fun stay
The pirate house lives up to the pictures! The views are beautiful for adults and lots of fun activities for kids. The paddle boat is perfect for sunset rides. We hope to return again!
5.0
Aug 2021
Pictures don’t do it justice
Pictures don’t do it justice
Absolutely beautiful! The pictures made it look good but seeing it in person it was so much better than we had hoped. Beautiful views, cabin is just fantastic, found some great sand bars on the lake to hang out on, overall a great experience. Every member of our family had a great time including our Labs and who were in doggy heaven with all the swimming. Highly recommend! We brought a boat, but if you don’t have one I would highly recommend renting the pontoon to be able to easily bring supplies to the cabin, spend the day on the lake, etc….
5.0
Jul 2021
Fabulous!
Fabulous!
Highly recommend—great communication, cabin is wonderful, perfect week for my son and I.
5.0
Jul 2021
Wedding,
Wedding,
Absolutely beautiful, we had the most fairytale wedding and weekend here, the owners are so much help! We will definitely be staying here again
4.0
star 5 empty
Jul 2021
Such a cute piratey house!
Such a cute piratey house!
Great decorations! very clean, nice floors, good furniture in living room. For sure glad we rented the pontoon too, very close to shore but still the rowboat would have been hard. perfect for our dog (pug) b/c the house area is nicely fenced in up to the water so dog could run around freely. great deck and the furniture on the deck was perfect, very comfortable and good umbrella when the sun got intense. lots of window air conditioners so able to keep house nice and cool. the mattress upstairs in the main room was unbearable. otherwise i would give a 5 star review but it basically was unsleepable. so terrible compared to all the other nice quality furniture. also the pontoon is essential, there are no other rental places on the lake so you have to rent their boat but it is like the slowest pontoon on the planet lol. nice condition boat though, good seats and size. The other drawback was that there is a camp on the tiny island, so basically immediately next to the house b/c the island is very small, is a camp of like 5-13 year olds swimming and playing starting at 8am... zoinks... its not like it was bad but kids in downstairs bedrooms complained about not being able to sleep in... couldnt hear it at all upstairs... the water was pretty clear and had two docks, we stayed in early july and the water was pretty cold to me but swimmable... very cool lake for exploring around, lots of space...
5.0
Jul 2021
Relaxation and sunshine
Relaxation and sunshine
The property was absolutely as described. Loved the vibe and the location on the lake. Great area to cool off in the water, plenty of sunshine on the deck and if weather is not cooperating games and movies inside. Definitely on the rotation of our annual water trip.

FAQs

How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Lake Erie?

The average price for a rental in Lake Erie is $166 per night. This rental is $47 above the average.

Is parking included with this cabin?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Skull Island - Blackbeard's Hideaway. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Skull Island - Blackbeard's Hideaway pet friendly?

Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Skull Island - Blackbeard's Hideaway?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, parking, and balcony or patio.

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