Large house - Lake Michigan waterfront - "Island Aerie" in Beaver Island

Beaver Island is a remote and sparsely populated island located in the northeastern region of Lake Michigan, two hours by boat from Charlevoix, Michigan. The island is mostly forested and is thick with wildlife. The quaint little town of St. James is located at the northeastern corner of the island on gorgeous Paradise Bay. Public transportation to the island can be purchased from ferry and airplane services to and from Charlevoix.
The Island boasts lovely uncrowded beaches and many year-round outdoor recreational and sporting opportunities, such as boating, fishing, kayaking, hunting, hiking, camping, riding, biking, and cross-country skiing.
The Beaver Island community is tight-knit and small, but it provides for all the basic needs of visitors and year-round residents, including a well-stocked grocery store, a hardware store, a medical center, a library, marinas, churches, several gas stations, and of course, bars and restaurants. There are many unique local delights to discover, such as a fresh fish market, and the delightful "Toy Museum."
Island Aerie is a large, nearly-new, totally custom-built house of unique post & beam design. It is located on waterfront property overlooking the mouth of Paradise Bay. It is close enough to reach town by an easy walk or bike ride, yet secluded and adjacent to
natural areas. It has large, sunny first and second story decks overlooking the water and is graced with large windows which invite in light and the outdoors. The house is contructed of reclaimed barnwood which is used for the post & beam interior structure, allowing for open vaulted interior spaces and dramatic design.
The house has four bedrooms and sleeps 12 persons in beds. On the first floor there is a master bedroom with a king bed and master bathroom. The master bathroom has a two-person shower and Jacuzzi bathtub. There is a second bathroom on the first floor, with a
shower.
On the second floor is another bedroom with a king bed, a bedroom with two sets of bunk beds, and another bedroom with two sets of bunk beds and a twin. There is a full bathroom on the second floor. Also on the second floor is a TV room with a "wet bar" just inside the doorway to the second floor deck.
In the third floor loft room there is a twin bed, second TV, and foosball table.
All bed linens and bath towels are provided.
The house has only been available for rent since 2006, and all
appliances and furniture are nearly new. The kitchen includes a
dishwasher, microwave, gas range/convection oven, coffee maker, and
other counter-top appliances. It is fully stocked with plenty of
dishes and food preparation pans and utensils for feeding your group
home-cooked meals.  There is a gas grill on the deck and a large stone firepit with benches out on the beach. 
Call us or check out our website for much more information about Beaver Island and Island Aerie - we love to talk about our house and Beaver Island!

Secluded waterfront location and view - large sunny decks - Dishwasher - large-capacity clothes washer and dryer - gas range with convection oven - gas grill on deck - tastefully decorated with good-quality furniture - all bed linens and bath towels provided - fire-pit area on beach - clean, shallow wading beach (water shoes suggested, for comfort) - Dish Network TV with DVD/VCR - adjacent to Natural Area, woods, and miles of beach and trails.

Beaver Island offers marinas, lighthouses, several charter boat companies, bike rental, kayaking classes, lovely beaches, museums, unique non-franchise restaurants and bars, fresh fish, library with wireless internet, churches, seasonal festivals, excellent hunting and fishing, two airports, souvenier shopping, wonderful local artists, craftsmen and galleries, winter sports such as snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing, and much more. Or just sunbathe, relax, and reconnect with your friends and family at this unique get-away location.

Available year-round.

Rates for SUMMER SEASON are WEEKLY or MULTI-WEEKLY ONLY.
Your week equals 7 nights - Saturday through
Saturday, with check-in at 3:00 Saturday, check-out by 10:00 a.m. the
next Saturday.
SUMMER SEASON is the weeks starting the first Saturday in June
through the week starting the last Saturday before Labor Day.
SUMMER SEASON: $1800.00 per week

Rates for the rest of the year - OFF SEASON - the weeks starting the
first Saturday after Labor Day in September through the last Saturday
in May:
OFF SEASON: $1200.00 for full week (7 nights) or $400 for two
nights, with each additional night $200.00.

SPECIAL WEEKENDS of ST. PATRICK'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY and LABOR DAY may
be rented only for a minimum of three nights at $700.00, with each
additional night at $200.00.

Also available for extended stays (more than 4 weeks)and on a month-
to-month lease basis during the off-season, with a negotiable rate
and terms.

1/2 of total rental fee is required at time of reservation
confirmation, with the remainder of rental fee due upon guest's
arrival at the house.

PETS: Clean, house-trained, non-destructive pets are welcome, WITH
SPECIFIC CONSENT OF OWNER, for an additional non-refundable fee of $100.00. If pets are agreed upon, the Pet Fee is required to be paid with the reservation confirmation payment.

PLEASE CONTACT US ASAP to inquire about availability and
reservations!

If you know your dates, do not delay in calling for reservations, as
availability is limited and summers fill up fast!

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE FERRY:  If you make a reservation, be certain to also make a reservation for your vehicle on the ferry as soon as possible.  Ferry space for vehicles is very limited, especially during the summer.  The Beaver Island Boat Company has a website that explains everything about riding the ferry, and more!