[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lakefront Cottage Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71820000/71815000/71814954/ade8f23a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71820000/71815000/71814954/d3882834.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71820000/71815000/71814954/34d9aba6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71820000/71815000/71814954/ffe8c042.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71820000/71815000/71814954/74801f51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the shores of Lake Michigan, Windwood Cottage offers a secluded lakefront retreat. With 31 windows and skylights, enjoy the light and airy feeling indoors while surrounded by woods. The fully equipped gourmet kitchen makes hosting meals easy, while a screened-in dining area provides spectacular sunset views. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82429 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lakefront Cottage Windwood Cottage is a gorgeous custom home, located at the shores of Lake Michigan on one of the most beautifully secluded lakefront lots on Beaver Island. This home is well appointed with all the amenities you could want to make your vacation stay comfortable and convenient. A modern and fully equipped gourmet kitchen will make hosting meals a breeze, and a screened in lakefront dining area will allow for a spectacular dining experience in any weather, with some of the best sunset views on the island. Lounge in the lakefront cabana chairs or relax in the hammock as you listen to the waves just steps away. Enjoy the light and airy feeling of being in the woods even while indoors with this home’s 31 windows and skylights. In the fall, cozy up to a fire by the beautiful rock fireplace. Unlike many rental properties, when you arrive at Windwood you’ll find high quality bed linens and towels awaiting you, as well as many cooking essentials, from oils to spices and more. The cottage sleeps up to 8 people. There is a master bedroom on the main floor with a queen sized bed, and two bedroom upstairs with a queen bed in each. There is a sofa sleeper in the finished basement. There are two full bathrooms on the main and upper floor, and a half bathroom in the basement level. Wifi is provided, as are streaming services though a smart TV. Windwood Cottage is located just a few miles from downtown St. James, the ferry dock and the airport, yet it feels wild and remote. Less than a mile away is the famous Donegal Bay sand beach, and numerous hiking trails and backwoods dirt roads await your exploration. Beaver Island is a true hidden gem, wild and remote - yet easily accessed by a regular ferry or a quick and inexpensive flight from Charlevoix, MI. Windwood Cottage is available year round. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Outdoor shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Lakefront Cottage Cottage Lakefront Cottage Beaver Island Lakefront Cottage Cottage Beaver Island ## About the area Located in Beaver Island, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. [Visit our Beaver Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Beaver-Island.dx553248635926567640) [View more Cottages in Beaver Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Beaver-Island-Cottages.d553248635926567640-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.756332,-85.567276&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ethvGnjgiO%3FW%3FU%40U%3FU%40W%40U%3FUBU%40U%40W%40SBWBSBUBWBSBUBUDSDUBUDSDSDUDSFSDSFSFQDSHSFSFQFSHQFQHQFQHQHQJOHQHOHOJOHOJOJOJKJOJMJMJMJMLKJMLKLKJKLILKLKLGLKLGLILGNILGLGLENGNGLELENCNELENCNCNCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNDNDLBNDLDNFLFNDLFLFLHNFLHLFLJLFLJJJLHLJLJJJLLJJJLLLJLJLJNJJJNHNJNHNJNHNHPHNHPHPHPFPHPHPFRFRFPFRFRFPDRFRDRFTDRDRBRDTDTBRDTBTBRBVBTBR%40V%40RBV%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FV%40T%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FTAV%3FTATATAVARCVARAVCTCRCVCRCTETCRETETCRERERGTERGRERGRGRGPGRGRGPIPIPGPIPIPIPINIPINKNINKNINKNKLKLKLKLMLKLKLMJKJMJMJMHKJMJMFMJMFMHOFMHMFMFODMFOFMDODMBODODMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOCMEOEOCMEMEOGOGMEMGMGOIMGMIMGMKMGMKMKMIKKMKMKKKMMKMKMKMKMKMKMKOKOIOKOIOIOIQKOIQIQGQIQGQIQGQGSGSIQESGSGSESGSESEUESESCUEUESCUCUCSCWCSCUCWASAWASCW%3FUAUAU%3FWAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LJVW1fgYRl1kdcqbkfpX8UDDvnc=) Beaver Island, MI ### What's nearby - The Marine Museum - 11 min drive - 5.2 km - Old Mormon Print Shop Museum - 11 min drive - 5.2 km - Beaver Island Community Center - 11 min drive - 5.5 km - Beaver Island Harbor Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 7.3 km - Feodar Protar Cabin - 24 min drive - 13.8 km ### Restaurants - ‪Wild Strawberry Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Circle M Restaurant - ‬13 min drive - ‪Whiskey Point Brewing - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Beachcomber - ‬10 min drive - ‪Shamrock Restaurant & Pub - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakefront Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Lakefront Cottage located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, The Marine Museum, and Old Mormon Print Shop Museum. Jewell Gillespie Park Beach and Beaver Island Community Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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