The Retreat

Campground near Lake Michigan in Beaver Island

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Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior detail
Food and drink

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Beaver Island, MI
  • Place, The Marine Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Beaver Island Community Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Toy Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Beaver Island

In Beaver Island .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Michigan and 6 miles (10 km) of Feodar Protar Cabin with a stay here. Also, CMU Biological Station is within 3 miles (5 km) and Jewell Gillespie Park Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • The Marine Museum - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Old Mormon Print Shop Museum - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Beaver Island Community Center - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Toy Museum - 9 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Beaver Island Harbor Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whiskey Point Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wild Strawberry Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle M Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beaver Island Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shamrock Restaurant & Pub - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Retreat

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

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 complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
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 welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Retreat to the airport?

This campground is 73.6 mi (177-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this campground.

How close is The Retreat to the beach?

This campground is 4.1 mi (8-min drive) from Jewell Gillespie Park Beach.

Does The Retreat offer free breakfast?

This campground does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this campground.

What time is check-in at The Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this campground.

Does The Retreat have a pool?

This campground does not have a pool.

Does The Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this campground.

How close is The Retreat to downtown Beaver Island?

This campground is 4 mi away from Beaver Island.

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