This cabin is a treasure on Beaver Island - nestled in the woods, looking northwest over the beach and water to High Island, with great biking, walking, and kayaking right from the property. You can watch the sunset from the cabin or walk down the beach to watch from a nearby point. The beds are comfortable, with plenty of options between two lofts and a large king bed. The kitchen is well-equipped, with plenty of pans, utensils, and storage in the large french-door fridge and freezer drawer. That said, the cabin is definitely a labor of love and a work in progress. The bathroom is unfinished, as pictures show, but usable. Doors and windows are missing trim and quite drafty when a fall wind blows from the north/northwest. The electric baseboard heaters help but can't deal with a serious cold -- this is likely a three season cabin. An exposed electrical outlet in the loft shocked my curious four-year-old (a good life lesson to learn, with no harm done). Some wiring is unfinished - switches for lights not yet installed. Honestly, the cabin made me wish I had my tools so I could make some quick fixes. All in all, I highly recommend the cabin to any family with children or small group of adults.

Eagle's Rest was a lovely remote haven for our family to spend time together. There was some mix-up when we arrived, but the manager handled this very quickly and all was resolved. We loved walking on the rocky beach, enjoying looking for unusual rocks and skipping stones, watching the lovely sunset, reveling in the quietness and seclusion. We also loved exploring the island, lighthouses and points of interest. There were beautiful walks to be enjoyed in the woods and on the road.

The property is very beautiful and secluded. We had our own private beach. We saw bald eagles and swans and various other wildlife. We enjoyed sitting out on the back deck watching and listening to the waves. It was a perfect getaway. We hope to return next year.

The property is very beautiful and secluded. We had our own private beach. We saw bald eagles and swans and various other wildlife. We enjoyed sitting out on the back deck watching and listening to the waves. It was a perfect getaway. We hope to return next year.

See the lovely armoire in the the bedroom? It's locked. Every basket, bin, shelf, and cubby is full of owner's belongings. There are three pegs close together in the bedroom for your use. We stowed our stuff on the tub/plywood and so it wouldn't get wet I tried to shower outdoors. The sloping cobblestone platform was a slippery challlenge. I think there was meant to be a small flat wooden pallet or boardwalk to stand on over the drainage rocks? Enjoyed some nice rides on the bike. One of the picturesque green Adirondack chairs was broken.

The place was amazing - beautiful and relaxing. Gerry was great, flexible with issues, and just overall awesome. We'd love to rent again. Thanks so much!

See the lovely armoire in the the bedroom? It's locked. Every basket, bin, shelf, and cubby is full of owner's belongings. There are three pegs close together in the bedroom for your use. We stowed our stuff on the tub/plywood and so it wouldn't get wet I tried to shower outdoors. The sloping cobblestone platform was a slippery challlenge. I think there was meant to be a small flat wooden pallet or boardwalk to stand on over the drainage rocks? Enjoyed some nice rides on the bike. One of the picturesque green Adirondack chairs was broken.

This was exactly what we were looking for. The sunsets are amazing to watch over the lake. This was our first experience at Beaver Island and we can’t wait to go back

Cabin was well cleaned and ready for our arrival, good thing we brought our own garbage bags as none were provided not even a recycle bag which is needed for trash disposal on island. Views were breathtaking and overall everything was great I would suggest that some railings get put up where beds are up top and also on the front porch quite a drop off with no railings. Would definitely have given 5 stars if everything was finished but would definitely come back for another stay as it is charming and rustic just be prepared to entertain yourself as no cable there is a DVD player and VCR with a few movies there too chose from and we had no phone service but that's what made the entire trip that much more memorable.

We had a wonderful experience. The setting, right on Lake Michigan, is gorgeous. We had a great time.

Everything was what I expected, I just hope that the cabin gets the finishing touches soon.

If you are looking for peace, serenity and natural beauty, this is your place. The property is perfectly located, and the home a beautiful work in progress. The Island is like stepping back in time and yet has every modern convenience that we needed.Waking to the sound of the waves, birds singing and a quiet walk down the road through the woods was what we looked forward to every morning. Afternoon drives revealed beaches, dunes, lots of deer and even a wolf. The owner has put much thought into designing the home, including a fun outdoor shower with warm water. We will definitely be returning if we can. Thanks Gerry!

If you are looking for peace, serenity and natural beauty, this is your place. The property is perfectly located, and the home a beautiful work in progress. The Island is like stepping back in time and yet has every modern convenience that we needed. Waking to the sound of the waves, birds singing and a quiet walk down the road through the woods was what we looked forward to every morning. Afternoon drives revealed beaches, dunes, lots of deer and even a wolf. The owner has put much thought into designing the home, including a fun outdoor shower with warm water. We will definitely be returning if we can. Thanks Gerry!

Everything was what I expected, I just hope that the cabin gets the finishing touches soon.

We had a fun week on Beaver Island. It was our first time there. We spent the weeks on beaches, in the woods, and around the campfire in the evening. Pros and cons of this property: Pros: +Sunsets over High Island +Almost zero noise, other than an occasional airplane going to the island airport. Almost zero traffic down this dead end. +Kayaks and bikes included (2 each) +That Up North rustic feel +Wildlife. Spotted 5 eagles, including a young/mature pair. Also saw many deer, a huge fish (3’) preying the shallows, bats, etc. +Clean, clear water +Allowed is to check in early. +Responsive. Answered all questions quickly. Cons -Not clean. Mouse poop everywhere when we showed up. A dead mouse in a mouse trap. Spider webs plentiful. Lots of ants inside. We know we are up north in the woods, but the owner said that he had it professionally cleaned before we came. The cleaning needs to take place directly before renters come. Also, an exterminator is needed. -There are actually three lofts. One has no ladder, one has no rail, and the third has a ladder and a rail, but the ladder was very tall and not secured to the loft, so we used our own bungees to strap it in place. -Only one inside garbage bag provided (plus one big bag for disposal at the dump station), almost zero hand or dish soap, and 1.5 rolls of TP for a week’s stay. Overall, can’t beat the location, solitude, or the rustic feel. Needs work on cleanliness.

Firstly Beaver Island is exactly what you get when you seek out rawness, solitude, wild and miraculous weather Gerry the owner of the cabin was very attentive to all and many of my questions His place is on a superb spot, which allowed for perfect quiet with outstanding beauty. Be prepared to bring most things you can think of as there isn’t much an the island, ie food, king size sheets and pillow cases, extra bath towels, BUG SPRAY (DEET would’ve been absolutely packed if knew how bad the mosquitoes were) We had a few bumps on our stay, Gerry was quite helpful with ironing them out. I would absolutely journey back to this island, come a bit more prepared and relish again in the 6 gorgeous days we spent there!

Property/home was beautiful! Right on Lake Michigan!

We had a marvelous time on Beaver Island. The owner Jerry was very responsive, but unfortunately the place was quite dirty especially the mouse droppings in the kitchen and the upstairs bedroom. One of the beds was listed as a queen size and actually is a king which, since you have to bring your own sheets, is a bit of a pain, but not a huge deal. The advertised two bicycles were there but one had a flat and one of the two kayaks is actually for a child so if everyone is tall it could be challenging. These are not huge deal breakers for us- other than the cleanliness -but we recommend that the owner update the listing information to be more accurate and also invest in proper cleaning. Jerry offered a 50% refund of the cleaning fee which frankly should have been 100%., but since we have not received any of the refund - two months later - it seems a moot point. All that said though, this island is pretty special and we appreciated the opportunity to explore it.

Overall experience was pleasant. The place is a work in progress which wasn't really a problem except the lighting wasn't good making it a little challenging for a fall stay. The hot water was turned quite low as well. Tacking on a cleaning fee makes expectations for cleanliness a little high. This place could be worth quite a bit more once it's finished and I would suggest incorporating the "cleaning fee" into the price. We had a great time, the location is quiet and beautiful, fairly secluded and close to trails.

Great overall experience

Great location

The property was dirty, moldy, smelly, and infested with mice. We left after one very uncomfortable night. Stay at your own risk

We loved the place and all the surroundings. Definitely would go back again. Peace and quiet. Javier Duarte

I actually stayed back in July of 2015 and I never left a review! The property was wonderful! It was under construction, but still a beautiful place to be! We had a wonderful stay, and Gerry was very accommodating with all of my questions and concerns. The bathroom was being worked on so we actually had to shower outdoors, which was a little wild for our stay, but we made a make shift shower curtain, and things worked out perfectly! We had an absolute blast, and we will definitely be back!

Hi Gerry, It occurred to me that I never gave you feedback to our stay at Eagle’s Rest: Everything worked out just fine and even better than we expected – we found our way on our bikes easily to the cabin. Upon arrival I was looking all over the place for the keys as described in your directions, however, could not find them. Until my husband checked the door and it was unlocked. A pleasant surprise. The cabin is very well equipped and we found everything we needed and more. We greatly enjoyed the outdoor shower and hope that you will still leave it as an option to the beautiful bathroom you are building. We slept in on our last day and proceeded to start cooking a wonderful breakfast with some ingredients we bought on our bike trip to the village. On the second day vacation mode set in and we relaxed completely – a good thing – however, I was not aware, although stipulated in your lease – that we had to leave at 10 am sharp as I mentioned in my email that we will take the afternoon ferry back to the mainland. I just came out of the shower as your friendly neighbor knocked on the door shortly before 10 am. We had to abandon the cabin in a hurry, packing up the half-cooked breakfast and leave. Oh well, a quick farewell to this most gorgeous place you own. I guess in such a remote place, far away from civilization (so it feels) we did not realize that time still is passing quickly … We left the island after a great experience “downtown” watching the 4th of July parade rolling through the village twice and meeting many kind and genuine friendly folks. Enjoy your summer and wishing you good luck with your final touches on your very professionally done remodeling job. Greetings, Susanne.

My last review was from our first trip one year ago. This year we rented the cabin for 5 days and we had even more fun than we did last time. Everything I said before still stands true (see perfect weekend getaway below). Honestly it was really neat to see the addition to the cabin and it was so nice having all of that extra space. The view was just as beautiful as I remembered it with the same comfy cabin feeling. We took the kayaks out again and we had days worth of fun. I am so happy to have stumbled upon this little gem one year ago and took the risk of trying something new. We will be yearly vacationers and will always stay at this cabin. This year we also checked out the beach in town and had a lot of fun there. I still stand true when I say that everyone is so friendly on the island and the water is absolutely beautiful. The trip through the muck in the back to get the kayaks out to the water is almost like a secret passage way to the most beautiful relaxing time on the water. Again, nothing but great things to say about this location.

My boyfriend and I stayed at this cabin for a weekend. Everyone on the island was very friendly. We had quick responses and communication with the owner of the cabin. The owner of the rental car company did not have a car available on our day of arrival so she picked us up and took us to our cabin then delivered a car to us. All while giving us a tour of the island. We went out to eat and everyone was so friendly and we found people who were from the same home town as us. The cabin was perfect for the price. They are adding onto the cabin but in no way shape or form did this hinder the feeling of staying in a cabin for us. It was nice to be able to use the indoor toilet tho! The bikes and kayaks were a HUGE plus. We went for a 3 hour bike ride and happen to ride by our neighbors(which we found out after we stopped and asked for directions) who were very friendly and gave us many inside tips on the island. We took the kayaks out for a full day. If you are an adventure person and not just a relax on the beach person then this is the perfect spot. You have to truck through a little muck to get the kayaks to the water but it is worth it! Once you get out to the water it is absolutely beautiful. It was only about 72 degrees the day we were out on the water but the water was so warm! The grill and fireplace were great to cook and relax at the end of the night. The shower is out on the back deck of the cabin, kind of tucked away tho, which was a great experience. I loved showering outdoors and just seeing the beauty of everything around. Overall I have no complaints. If you wanted to get away and be left alone and hang out at the cabin all weekend you could or if you wanted to go out and explore you could. We will defiantly be coming back!

My family and I stayed at the cabin for five nights in July 2013 and had an amazing time. The cabin was just as explained in the listing. The caretaker was very helpful and we received quick response times and good information from the owner. This cabin along with the island are very relaxing. We cannot wait until we can visit again. Thank you very much!

Great place to stay if you want to relax. The cabin is rustic, and yes, the large addition is not completed, but the working toilet was nice to have! And the property will look wonderful upon completion. Will definitely consider staying here again.

This is a lovely setting and the cabin is sort of like what is pictured. The problem for me was the building it is attached to (not shown in the photo) which is currently half built. No longer rustic, and more like a construction site if you like that sort of thing. I made the best of it but felt duped. As far as peace and quiet, I was treated to several evenings of fireworks from a nearby property, which terrorized my dog and almost made me wish I had stayed home. Beaver Island is great and I will come back, but not to this property. There are alot of better options.