Get the Whole Private Island to Yourself With This Magical Michigan VRBO
Originally published by Hey Michigan.
Yes, You Can Rent a Private Island in Michigan
And it comes with your very own lakefront log cabin, too.
Wanna vacation off grid for a little while? Check out this private island rental in upper Michigan for your perfect summer getaway.
Zeron's Island is a real 8-acre island on an 785-acre lake in northern Michigan with over 2,000 feet of sandy shoreline. Enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, campfires, hiking, yard games, board games, BBQs, and plenty more relaxing family fun.
Located in NE Michigan, east of I-75 and south of Huron National Forest, the island is about a 3-hour drive from Grand Rapids or 2.5 hours from Lansing or Detroit.
Island Fast Facts
Location: Lupton, MI (between West Branch & Tawas City)
Body of Water: Sage Lake
Sleeps: 12 (talk to the owner about options for larger groups)
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Bonus: Private island!
What to Expect
The only way to reach the cabin is by boat. You'll likely rent a pontoon from the mainland, and when you arrive you'll find kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, a canoe, and a paddle boat ready for guest use at no extra charge. The swimming area is sandy and shallow — great for kids.
The A-frame log cabin runs on 32 solar panels and is completely off-grid, but with all the modern amenities you'd want: a well-appointed kitchen, 48" flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a fieldstone fireplace for crisp fall evenings. Log beams and knotty pine run throughout.
Outside, a tiki bar patio and a lower fire pit patio give you two very different vibes. A game garage has ping pong, board games, and a separate bathroom. Lawn games — cornhole, ladder ball, giant Jenga — are set up on the big grass lawn.
Two wood deck lookout points sit on opposite sides of the island, connected by a mile-long hiking trail. Keep an eye out for bald eagles, loons, and deer. The original cabin from the early 1900s is still on the island and works as extra sleeping space for air beds or sleeping bags.
What Guests Are Saying
"This place was absolutely wonderful. It had everything that we needed plus plenty of space to fit our group of 15. The island itself was beautiful with a great walking path and was extremely dark at night which made for beautiful star gazing. The beach was also perfect for the kids." — Shelby
"Having the entire island to ourselves was amazing. We had people ranging in age from 8 to 75 and everyone had a blast (including our two dogs). The cabin is really nice and there wasn't anything that we needed that wasn't there." — Tiffany M.
"This is our second stay. We have always enjoyed the island. The facilities are up to date. We never get to do everything we want to. Three days are not enough." — Dwight E.
