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.