Republic Island - New Beginnings on the River – Escape to Your Own Private Island Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is Republic Island - New Beginnings on the River – Escape to Your Own Private Island pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: How much is parking at Republic Island - New Beginnings on the River – Escape to Your Own Private Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Republic Island - New Beginnings on the River – Escape to Your Own Private Island located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Humboldt Township Park, Humboldt Township Hall and Sundstrum Island. Michigamme Township Park is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) away.

10/10 Excellent

randy L.

23 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

There is a great screen porch right off the kitchen so we could take some meals there with great views of nothing but water and woods. We had a deer come up but it was surprised to run into us. The boat to the property is unique; almost like having a moat and drawbridge. The cabin itself is quite interesting. There is a feature in the fireplace that sparks some history questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna I.

18 Nov 2024

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Beautiful island

Lovely island, beautiful location, amazing views everywhere. Hosts are great.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

18 Nov 2024

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Perfect for a get away with our dogs

We had a great time, the island was perfect as a get away with our dogs. Thank you so much!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

22 Sept 2024

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Rustic and Peaceful

All the charm of a rustic site with the benefit of a hot shower and kitchen amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the river, reading in the hammock, and morning coffee in the screened in porch. We read the reviews ahead of time and were aware of what to expect. Had a deer or moose (too dark to discern which) visit the island very early one morning and enjoyed watching the beaver in the evening. Fantastic location for a day trip to Copper Harbor or the Porcupine Mountains

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie Z.

11 Aug 2023

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Great memories

It was so serene having our own little island for a week. The kids spent hours fishing off the dock & boats, feeding our trail mix to the chipmunk friends they made & roasting marshmallows around the fire. Mom even got a nap in the hammock over looking the river. Dad got to show the kids how to filet the fish we caught for our dinner. Great memories!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jinger F.

28 Aug 2023

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Private Island Heaven

Beautiful charming property. Wonderful communication with property management. Very clear instructions and directions which was much appreciated. Remote but a small town 10ish mins away if you need an essential. Docked pontoon waiting for you to captain yourself across the river to the island with the cabin on a hill. We loved the historic pictures on the fire place and learning about the property which is over 100 years old!!! We love history with our stays!!! The place was exactly as described!!! Beds were super comfortable with great bedding. Kitchen was great to cook in while the family played cards in the screened porch area. 110% will be coming back

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

18 Aug 2023

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Relaxing week on the Michigamme River

From the moment we pulled up to the dock and looked up the hill at the beautiful, rustic cabin I knew we were going to have an amazing time! Eagles soaring from the immense pine tree, geese and sandhill cranes calling and the occasional fish flop in the water are about all the neighbors you've got out here on the secluded island. There's a beautiful view from all around the island. Inside the cabin was so charming and I loved the real wood everywhere, the rooms are great, windows all over, the screened in porch was a great place to relax. They had firewood on the island which was convenient, the firepit was great for ambiance and smores! The kitchen has anything you'd need to cook and they have a roku tv but we didn't even need it. We had a blast kayaking down the river and watching the sunset over the water was breathtaking. I would recommend this vacation property to anyone! It never disappointed and was always fun, for me, my two boys and our dog!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John S.

17 Jun 2024

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Great getaway to disconnect with a few minor issues

This was an excellent opportunity for my son and I to complexly get away from the city and be surrounded by nature. Getting to the island was fairly easy with the pontoon boat. My primary negatives were that there was effectively no charcoal for the grill and only enough firewood for one night. Normally this wouldn’t be a big deal but we stayed two nights and this is a very isolated property. It should have been better stocked and the welcome email indicated that there would be plenty of firewood. I feel I should warn people that there are a LOT of flies and mosquitoes during the day so bring plenty of bug spray. Overall, we really enjoyed the stay and thankfully we didn’t plan on using the grill exclusively and we did have one nice evening with a fire but I wish we could have had two. We will definitely keep this place in mind for a future stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

jeff l.

22 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Front porch moldy, mice and chipmunks.

There was garbage...roofing other debris that has been left for a while around property, and the last occupants beer cans. dust and stuff around the beds and mouse poop. Woke up by the critters in the rafters, they make traps for critters that are safe to use around pets. broken paddles and stuff on the pontoon. The heat was not working properly used one of the electric heaters to heat living room. Had to do a hard clean on the egg grill as it was in bad shape with water in the bottom. (You're welcome) could be an awesome place with someone paying more attention to details. tried to use the electric grill was rusted and smelled like mouse poop when we tried to heat it up. other than that, we had some fun and caught some fish.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn P.

27 Aug 2023

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The PERFECT Combination of Rustic & Modern

The cabin exceeded our expectations. The description of the bedrooms was accurate, but made the cabin seem much smaller than it felt. The livingroom had seating for 6, there were 6 stools at the kitchen dinette counter, and the screened in porch held 4 more comfortable chairs. (Plus the outdoor seating around the fire, the hammock, etc) It would be close quarters for non-family members perhaps, but we hope to come back with our family and share in the unique privacy this island provides. The full kitchen meant there was plenty of room for foodstuff. That also meant we could cook indoors, or outdoors on the grill or over the fire (which has a really nice cooking grill that swings over the firepit easily). The water tasted good, and wasn't the "gross well water" you sometimes find at remote cabins. Also, the cabin had air conditioning, heaters in the bedrooms, a 40" flatscreen smart TV (with Netflix), and satellite-based WiFi service that worked reliably during our visit. The river itself is wide and easy to navigate with the small trolling motor on the pontoon boat. If you look at the guest books, there are a few maps pointing out good fishing spots. We didn't notice those until after we'd been out on the boat, but next time we'll try fishing over by the bridge! Tips: * Bring a few large "totes" to load things in. Lots of trips with individual bags is no fun. * The living room is very dark, especially on a cloudy day. Be prepared for that. * Bring an extension cord or 2

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah N.

25 Sept 2025

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It was absolutely beautiful and exactly what I was looking for. Everything I needed was right there. I will definitely be back next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa W.

13 Jul 2022

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Vacation Sunmer 2022

Island was very nice, enjoyed our time

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

8 Jun 2023

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Great Time

Thank you! I would recommend choosing this place for a relaxing weekend getaway.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

1 Jun 2023

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Very restful week!

The island was very comfortable and I had an enjoyable week. All amenities were as stated. I would recommend a stay at Republic Island!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

12 Sept 2022

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Great experience

A truly wholesome experience that’s great for getting-away, and bonding with friends and family

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S., Kenosha

16 Oct 2020

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Amazing again

Our second time at Republic Island and it was just as stunning and enjoyably as the first. This time we were able to bring our dog with us and I think it may have been the most fun that little pup has ever had. Can’t wait to return again!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chesney L., Maple Grove, MN

29 Sept 2020

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A M A Z I N G

The cabin description was 100% accurate and was everything we were looking for. Our group loved the canoes, the 3 seasons porch, outdoor fire pit, EVERYTHING! We will be back next September and plan to make this annual trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sheri W.

13 Oct 2022

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Fabulous weekend getaway!

What a perfect space to stay in while we were there for a wedding. It was very clean, safe, and plenty of places to explore nearby. The hosts were courteous and helpful to make sure our stay was pleasant. We wish we had more time to go to the Farmer’s Market close by while we were there and plan to visit again to do just that. Thanks Kevie and Rebecca!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

22 Oct 2020

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Great

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

lauren w., Yankton

1 Jun 2021

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Old fashioned family time

We absolutely loved staying here We didn't have video games for the kids so the kids had to make their own entertainment As a family we played games had actual conversations not through phones Just what was needed

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

28 Sept 2021

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Good times

Cute little cabin with picturesque views of the river. Great experience. Like camping but with less set up and modern conveniences. I think the dog had the most fun though.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Oct 2020

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Rustic Perfection

Our visit to Republic Island was everything we hoped for. Yes, it was rustic (we were prepared for that) and we had a great stay. Weather was quite cold during our visit but cabin was comfortable and we were even able to use the 3 season porch for a game of cribbage. Cara and Mark were available for questions/concerns. We had a great time and are looking forward to a visit (hopefully) next July. If you love the outdoors and are flexible THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

James M.

6 Sept 2023

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Island cabin

Cool property, unique experience. Definitely need to work on the rodent problem! A mouse ran across the bathroom floor when I was brushing my teeth, and my husband and I had trouble sleeping due to scratching noises in the ceiling of our bedroom.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

23 Jun 2017

Rustic little cabin

It is a neat little historic cabin. Everything was small but comfortable. Spent most of our time in the screen porch, nice addition. Lugging gear up and down the hills took a bit of effort, but earned a beer after that. I liked the hammock out on the point. Pretty nice views from up and down the river. Having the internet allowed us to keep tabs on storm fronts. Radar let us know good times to light the grill. Grilled out lunch and dinner every day. Almost used the whole 18 lb bag. After our week on the island, we would go back and would recommend it to others.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S., Kenosha

19 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible, isolated cabin in the middle of the woods

We had an absolutely amazing time staying at the Republic Island cabin. I agree with the owner that if you are not up for a semi-rustic experience, this rental is probably not for you. That said, the cabin was exceptionally well put together. We enjoyed the cool October nights cuddled next to the crackling fireplace amidst the seclusion of the north woods. It has all the basics for a stay, and although you definitely feel pretty isolated, it’s an easy boat ride across the river and back to civilization. This was definitely one of the most unique places we’ve ever stayed, from the original wood logs of the 1800s cabin to the lovely heated tile floors in the bathroom to the views of the Michigamme river flowing by out of every room. We will absolutely be returning here in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

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