Beaver Island Retreat

Brian and Maria are the best hosts! ♡
They were full of useful information, Island history, and a relaxing vibe. Their attention to detail is obvious, and made our trip as close to perfect as the weather allowed.

Highly recommend you make time to spend a few days. Maybe we'll see you on our next visit!

We just returned from a way-too-short weekend trip to Beaver Island Retreat. It was such a wonderful experience. Everything you see on their website is accurate, but once you get there you'll find it's better than you expect. The wonderful hosts make you feel so welcome, and so well taken care of. The communal cooking experience was fun (but you can also cook at your tent if you want total privacy) and easy, the tents were secluded and comfortable, the bathroom facilities were clean and well stocked. We can't wait to go back and for longer next time!

Tent was cute, safe and dry from a thunderstorm that came through sat night. We had a great time. Kitchen was a bonus to have. Bathrooms were cleaned quickly after each guest. They had called a week before to check with me on everything and I was told about the flight I could take instead of the ferry. So much faster and not much more than the ferry. The car rental was like being a teenager again. It didn't bother us that it wasn't a new car or had dust on/in it. We were happy to have a car to use on the island.

Oh my goodness what an unexpected surprise. We had a pretty good idea when booking what the experience would be like or at least we thought we did!

Our hosts, from the moment of booking, cared about you and your experience. Maria reached out and basically said (but much better), I’m at your service how can I help? Do you need reservations, car rental, etc?

And when we arrived Brian provided an overview of safety, where everything s on the island and based on what you want to experience, places to enjoy.

Throughout the stay everything was provided, everything. And if you forgot something did official to you, there is. Store in town or they may have backup. We forgot our toothpaste thinking it would be provided but I didn’t read the list close enough. Everything is environment conscious but lacking nothing. They have a BBQ (or as a Texan I would call grilling shack), with anything you can imagine short of a branding iron but I bet if you wanted one they would have it for you.

Everything was always clean. Bathrooms never ever dirty; immaculate,

And it’s up to you how engaged you are with other guests but they have a pavilion where most people gathered for a fire, talk, laugh, play games. And on our visit we were lucky enough to see the Aurora come out to play

If you’re heading to Beaver Island skip the hotels and try this out. You won’t be disappointed.

This was such a wonderful experience! I was beyond impressed with the amenities. They supplied more than enough to allow for a relaxing stay. The retreat is pure natural beauty. Our site was so private & quiet yet a short trail away from uncompromisingly clean bathrooms & a professionally equipped kitchen. The owners have planned for anything & everything a guest may need to enjoy exploring Beaver Island! And the beds & bedding were wonderful! We slept really comfortably. And they have coffee for you when you wake up! Our dog loved it too 😁