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The Westender Retreat | Amazing Lake Views & Waterfront Dock House

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hessel, MI
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel
  • Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
  • Les Cheneaux Islands
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)

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About the area

Hessel

With a stay at this vacation home in Hessel, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Lake Huron. .This beach vacation home is 30.4 mi (49 km) from Lake Michigan and 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Les Cheneaux Islands.
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What's nearby

  • Les Cheneaux Islands - 21 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 38 min drive - 49.5 km
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 41 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Mackinac Bridge - 47 min drive - 63.3 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 54 min drive - 70.5 km

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cattails - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Islander Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Les Cheneaux Distillers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ang-Gios - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Tipper Room - ‬7 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.

The Westender Retreat | Amazing Lake Views & Waterfront Dock House

Welcome to The Westender Retreat—a charming cottage tucked away on the serene west end of the Les Cheneaux Islands, offering breathtaking views of Lake Huron. Unwind in the cozy main cottage with a crackling fire in the classic fieldstone fireplace, or head to the guest house for an additional private space to relax, sleep, or gather. Down by the water, you’ll find a screened-in dock house—the perfect hangout spot for meals, games, and late-night chats by the lake.

Bring your boat and explore all that the Les Cheneaux Islands have to offer from the water!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free vacation home offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, 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

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