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Washington Island - West side shore front home!

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Washington, WI

Schoolhouse Beach Park
‪5 min drive‬
Deer Run Golf Course
‪8 min drive‬
Rock Island State Park
‪13 min drive‬
Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)

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About the neighborhood

Washington Island

This vacation home places you next to Lake Michigan and within 2 miles (3 km) of Schoolhouse Beach Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

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What's nearby

Schoolhouse Beach Park - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
Deer Run Golf Course - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles
Washington Island Stave Church - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
Rock Island State Park - 13 min drive - 5.9 miles
Northport Pier - 54 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Albatross Drive Inn - ‬8 min drive
‪Jackson Harbor Soup - ‬12 min drive
‪The Point Grille - ‬11 min drive
‪Red Cup Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
‪K K Fiske - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Washington Island - West side shore front home!

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!

The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker and a dining table.

Property manager

Bill Filer

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

Beach loungers

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

DVD player
Games
Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator (single-level property)
Single level property
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

On a lake

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

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

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Washington Island Shorefront Cottage West Side Island House

Island Shorefront Cottage West Side Island House

Washington Island Shorefront Cottage West Side Island

Island Shorefront Cottage West Side Island

Shorefront West Side House

Washington Island Shore Front Cottage on West Side of Island

Washington Island Shore front cottage on west side of island.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Washington Island, just steps from Lake Michigan. You'll also find Schoolhouse Beach Park and Washington Island Stave Church within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Washington Island - West side shore front home!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at Washington Island - West side shore front home!?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County), which is about 23.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Washington Island - West side shore front home!?

Yes, every accommodation at Washington Island - West side shore front home! comes with a deck.

Washington Island - West side shore front home! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Kevin K.

Jul 13, 2025

Nice family trip.

Very nice and relaxing family trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Jun 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Rocky beach and sunsets you won't forget.

Beautiful location and home. The kids (and parents) found plenty of room to play games, find quiet space, and eat together. Slept so well and enjoyed one of our favorite things about the Island - the rocky beaches!! This home is spectacular and takes me back to special memories of visits to the island over the past 4 decades. Fires and sunsets on the beach and only a 'stones throw' from Schoolhouse Beach. Perfect for this family of 5. We are so grateful for Bill, he was a great communicator and the house was exactly as we had expected. Gratitude for this trip!! Highly recommend.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tulsi K.

Jun 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

This place was incredible, and our host was amazing

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Jun 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot on the island

Best sunsets on the island. House and amenities were just what you need. We’re definitely go again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane B., St. Paul, MN

Oct 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Epic!!!

We enjoyed our 2 week stay in this cottage on the lake shore. The new beds & furniture were very comfortable. The cottage is older but was very clean & well stocked with kitchen utensils. The one word to describe our stay was “Epic” The view is amazing from the deck or down on the shore. Enjoyed the beautiful sunsets!! Stargazing every night & one night caught the ISS on its orbit. Thank you, Bill

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Oct 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage getaway!

We had a wonderful weekend at Above & Beyond. Thank you for sharing this slice of heaven with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

Oct 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

My son and I took a quick getaway to the island. By far my favorite place to stay so far. Amazing sunsets, incredible host and beautiful home.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Camille D.

Oct 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

Location was great! Lacking in some kitchen supplies or very old/cheap but ok due to location on water. Large hill to get to location made biking very hard. Rocky beach was hard to swim at - need swim shoes but we were told about that and the privacy was worth it. A bit hot without AC but that’s ok. County park beach was a great find for non rocky swimming. Great place overall.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family

Aug 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A wonderful and quiet vacation spot! We loved the private beach area and would have loved to use the firepit while looking over the water but it was too windy when we visited. The property is beautifully set on a rock bluff...we thought it would be neat to fill the area between the house and water with wildflowers to make it more appealing. Do note the steps to the water are a bit steep if you are not confident on your feet. The home is welcoming and has everything you need. It is dated but the 3 bedrooms worked out great for our group. We had a glitch with our payment since we booked through Expedia (you have to go through VRBO to finish your payment and I didn't realize that) and the property owner was very kind when we didn't realize our second payment was late. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heather T.

Jun 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet location with a stunning view

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights. Bill was easy to communicate with when I had questions about the property. While it rained most of our stay, we did get a chance to walk down to the beach/fire pit area. With plenty of seating and flat rocks laid out as a walkway, it would've been awesome to have a fire. Wifi worked great and we were able connect to the TV for music and movies. Out of the 3 bedrooms, we chose the one facing the lake. The bed was comfortable and I loved being able to look out to the lake in the morning.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjean P., Elkhart Lake

Jun 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent spot for a getaway for a few days

Washington Island is so beautiful; one must stay for several days to enjoy all the local flavor and friendly folks. This house was perfectly located on the bluff overlooking the lake; a beautiful sunset every night, perfect spot for a campfire near the beach; Comfortable beds and windows that let the fresh lake breeze blow through. We highly recommend this wonderful home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Oct 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Oct 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Sep 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Sep 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Aug 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Dean D., Oak Creek, WI

Jul 15, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Location, location, location. Stunning views of the lake and sunsets.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James E.

Jul 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

We spent beautiful days in a perfect setting. We enjoyed peaceful mornings and beautiful sunset at this property that was so quiet, yet is was only a short distance from town. Bill made communication very easy, quickly responding to any and all questions we had. We would definitely return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Jul 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and private

Nice getaway. We stayed 4 nights. Pros are it's very quite and you feel like no one is around you. Beautiful sunsets down by the lake with a fire pit. Very clean property. Enough dishes and cooking items to make meals. Had lots of fun exploring the island. Overall we were very satisfied. Cons are it's a small bluff from the lake to the house so lots of steps (not a problem for us, but wouldn't be great for someone who doesn't do steps well). Lake side by fire pit is all rocks. Pretty, but hard to walk on. Not huge cons, overall we enjoyed it. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sami W.

Nov 6, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect island getaway

This cottage was perfect for a long weekend with friends!! The cottage had some great charm and we spend a lot of time sitting in front of the fire place in the house. The view was what brought us to this cottage. From listening to the waves crash on the rocks in the morning to watching the sunset at night on our own beach with a fire going it was perfect! Will definitely be back to the lovely place!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Oct 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekday a WONDERFUL property !!!

We have been coming to the Island for many years. This was our 1st time at this property. We absolutely LOVED everything from the location to the charming home. BEAUTIFUL VIEWS !!.. We felt at home away from home..

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Jul 27, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing sunset views

We loved the gorgeous views from the house, deck, and beach, especially at sunset. We had a beach bonfire one night and it was amazing. The house was cute and comfortable and had plenty of room for our family, including 3 college and high school age boys. The stairs and boardwalk down to the beach are very nice and there's plenty of seating down there. You'll definitely need water shoes as it's very rocky and it's a bit tricky to get in and out of the water, but once you're in It's cool and clear and feels great. We loved the privacy and having our own private beach. It was just the relaxing getaway we needed!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

dawne m.

Jul 16, 2022

Peaceful getaway

Very quiet area, no tourist traps persay, island is adorable . Was very happy not having people right next door to us and fighting crowds.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Jun 27, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

cabin on the bluff

Property is bigger than it looks in the pictures. Kitchen was well stocked and beds were comfortable. Has a slight musty smell but not terrible. Walk down the stairs is tougher than we thought it would be but views are spectacular! Loved it and would definitely rent again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022