Luxury outdoor accommodations designed to bring you unprecedented comfort while experiencing serenity and dark skies in nature unspoiled. Shhh...just tell them you were camping.
Nationally recognized among the best in hospitality by Tripadvisor & USA Today, and honored as the Best Reviewed Campground in America , Beaver Island Retreat offers a one-of-a-kind escape where refined comfort meets untamed natural beauty and the stars steal the show.
Each individual Safari Hotel Tent is situated to provide excellent privacy from the other units. Each location includes its own outdoor camp kitchen as well as a charcoal grill. Charcoal is included with your stay. Inside the tent you'll find a queen size bed, memory foam mattress, bamboo sheets, and four pillows. There are two nightstands, two custom chairs built from Beaver Island lumber, a clothing stack, and a vanity. It's a hotel room...in the woods!
On the exterior, you'll find a perfect portico with a love seat and a camping kitchen cart. On it, you'll find your butane slove, sauce pan, cast iron pan, cutting board, cleaning clothes, wine opener, and bottle opener. Beside your portico, you'll find your private charcoal grill with BBQ utensils, unlimited charcoal and grill gloves. Not far from the grill is your private fire pit, complete with unlimited firewood, fire starter, and a lighter. Camp chairs are also included.
There are four individual luxury bathhouses that are private when in use, but shared between guests. Inside you'll find a rainwater shower head, waterfall faucet, raised vessel sink, custom vanity, luxury bath towels and all natural soaps. Each bath house in cleaned between uses and guests continually rave at the cleanliness. Also, there is a fully enclosed outdoor shower with a changing area.
The Gourmet Kitchen has two refrigerators, a freezer, professional grade cookware and electrics for guests use. There are over 50 spices available for guests to use at will as well as olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Coffee is ready at 6:30 in the morning along with all the various forms of sugar/sweetner, honey, and agave. 9 kinds of tea are provided as well.
The BBQ kitchen is located alongside the pavilion and includes unlimited charcoal and propane for the Blackstone Grill, Propane Grill, and Charcoal grill. Fully stocked with grill tools and professional knives, cutting boards, and various other tools, The BBQ kitchen is a great experience in and of itself.
The pavilion, BBQ kitchen, laundry room, bathrooms, outdoor shower, dark sky viewing lounges and tent site areas are available to guests 24/7.
We are available and onsite with guests for the entirety of your stay. You'll be able to reach us by phone or simply find us in our own accommodations.
The Retreat property is designed as an adult experience and is not suitable for individuals under the age of 21 due to the rustic environment and safety concerns for younger people. This is universally applied across all platforms and for all guests.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the accommodation: Internet access
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Food and drink
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Property does not allow children
Unit size: 188 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Please return the map we have loaned to you.
Please DO NOT make your bed.
Please make sure your dishes are washed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the area
Beaver Island is home to The Retreat. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Jewell Gillespie Park Beach, while The Marine Museum and Toy Museum are cultural highlights. Visit our Beaver Island travel guide
Situated in Beaver Island, this campsite is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Feodar Protar Cabin and CMU Biological Station. Jewell Gillespie Park Beach and Old Mormon Print Shop Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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