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Washington Island - Shore front cottage on west side of island.

Washington Island - Shore front cottage on west side of island.

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Exterior
Beach
Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior

Overview of Washington Island - Shore front cottage on west side of island.

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Washington, WI
  • Popular LocationSchoolhouse Beach Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationDeer Run Golf Course6 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Historic Island Dairy8 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Washington Island - Shore front cottage on west side of island.

This Washington Island home rental will give you the privacy you seek without sacrificing comfort and convenience. Share this magical, intimate place surrounded by the glistening waters of Lake Michigan. Located on 4 wooded acres, the home offers 300 feet of private front shore front on Washington Island's desirable west side. The location is perfect for swimming, beach combing, campfires and watching beautiful sunsets. The cottage has 3 bedrooms, 1 1/4 bath with an eat-in kitchen with and expansive living/dining room. The main living area leads to a large deck which overlooks Lake Michigan. Almost every room in the cottage has magnificent view of the lake. The cottage can sleep a total of 6 with 2 queen size beds and 1 set of twin beds. The private beach area, accessed by a new staircase with wooden boardwalk. There is a shore front fire pit with seating and picnic table that is perfect for roasting 'smores!

Property manager

Bill Filer

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Washington Island

Located in Washington Island, this vacation home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Rock Island State Park, while Ellison Bay Pottery Studios and Linden Gallery are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating, fishing, and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Map
Washington, WI

What's nearby

  • Schoolhouse Beach Park - 4 min drive
  • Deer Run Golf Course - 6 min drive
  • The Historic Island Dairy - 8 min drive
  • Rock Island State Park - 11 min drive
  • Grand Traverse Island State Park - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jackson Harbor Soup - 12 min drive
  • Albatross Drive Inn - 8 min drive
  • Nelsen's Hall Bitters Pub - 6 min drive
  • Red Cup Coffee House - 8 min drive
  • Karly's Bar - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall getaway
My wife and I are preparing for our busy season for work so we were looking for a few days in a beautiful private spot. Bill’s cottage was perfect. Great views, beautiful pebble beach. Bill a great host, good communicator.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., Galva, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great View
The views from the house and on the beach were amazing! Unfortunately it was pretty windy when we were there so we didn't get to enjoy a fire on the beach. The house was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a view!
The view, deck, and beach area are spectacular. The well-constructed stairs down to the beach were very impressive. Beds were comfy and the bathroom was updated. Plenty of room to spread out. If you’re sensitive to smells, there was a musty odor that needed to be aired out. I’m sure in the summer, when the house is occupied and opened more, that probably isn’t an issue. The kitchen and original parts of the house are quite old, but appliances were newer. A unique property with a really nice outdoor area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great sunsets, great views
The property was as advertised and Bill was easy to communicate with. The home was older but it had everything we needed. The location was secluded and had a nice walkway down to the rock beach. The nights were cool and the heat worked great and it was very comfortable. As advertised, you must bring your own bed linens and towels. Note that this also includes kitchen towels. The area was nice, Washington Island is a great place to visit. We took the ferry up to Rock Island which was fun. It was less than 10 minute drive to the ferry from this location. It is also located close to popular Schoolhouse Beach and multiple restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful retreat
This is a great little space! Pictures provided are accurate. The private beach area is wonderful any time of day— we enjoyed our coffee sitting in the provided chairs and listening to the waves every morning. We used the charcoal grill a couple times and had dinner on the deck almost every evening. We had had stunning sunsets and a couple of evening storms that made for some wonderful pictures with the cloud formations. A couple things to note — while the kitchen is decently stocked with cookware and utensils there are is no cooking spray, herbs and spices for grilling etc. so bring from home or be prepared to stop at the grocery store in town.There really isn’t a lot of Tupperware for storing leftovers in the fridge either, so keep those things in mind if you like to make meals at home while vacationing at VRBOs like we do. Also, don’t forget hand towels for the kitchen and bathroom as no linens are provided. (It’s stated, we just happened to forget those smaller towels) While there is no air conditioning there are fans to use in every room to keep air circulating. Overall, this is a beautiful, quiet space that we would stay at again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill Filer

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English
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