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Deckhand's Quarters @The Boat Shop overlooking Paradise Bay

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Beach
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Beaver Island, MI
  • Toy Museum
    7 min walk
  • Beaver Island Community Center
    11 min walk
  • The Marine Museum
    13 min walk

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Deckhand's Quarters @The Boat Shop overlooking Paradise Bay

We welcome you to enjoy your vacation in this beautiful two-bedroom rental in the heart of downtown Beaver Island. Located close to the Beaver Island Marina, this rental puts you within walking and biking distance to restaurants, stores, entertainment, and pristine beaches. The large covered deck gives you a fantastic view of the harbor during the day and offers a relaxing place to take in the star-filled nights.

Leave your cares behind while you enjoy your visit. This rental offers two bedrooms with Queen beds and a full-size fold-out couch for extra sleeping. All linens are included, shared laundry facility. HBO Now, Netflix, and Internet included.

You will be staying over at the historical St James Boat Shop. The Burtons built this new shop in 2017, and the craft continues with Dan Burton and his family. We have been crafting handcrafted cherry wood boats and buckets since 1985.

Don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or need assistance planning your journey to Beaver Island. We are here to help, from arranging tours and travel, rentals, and event planning, to offering advice for a beautiful vacation experience.

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During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and 7 minutes by foot from Toy Museum
This apartment offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Beaver Island apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Carol Burton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Must have advance approval if bringing a pet.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: YES

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

St James Boat Shop Heart Paradise Bay Guesthouse Beaver Island
St James Boat Shop Heart Paradise Bay Guesthouse
St James Boat Shop Heart Paradise Bay Beaver Island
St James Boat Shop Heart Paradise Bay
The St James Boat Shop at the Heart of Paradise Bay Guesthouse
Guesthouse The St James Boat Shop at the Heart of Paradise Bay

Deckhand's Quarters @The Boat Shop overlooking Paradise Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 93 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing on Beaver Island
The fall colors were spectacular and our lodging was perfect. Small town charm and friendliness made this a perfect escape from our busy lives. It’s a beautiful place to visit with great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work Trip
Really nice place very clean. Only thing I would say is the walls are very thin you can hear everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beaver Island revisited
We hadn’t been to Beaver Island in over 30 years. We came because we always loved it here and we still do. Our stay here was perfect- we loved bicycling & new E-Bikes! Dan was super friendly in Boat Shop and his wife as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and convenient
We enjoy staying here because it’s clean. Its location is great and the view of the lake is good especially at night. So peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beaver Island
The location was awesome! Home to a beautiful view from upper deck and walking distance to many places on the island. The unit was very cleaned and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on Beaver Island
Cute apartment, suitable for a small family. Great porch overlooking the harbor. Lots of stairs to get up to the apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy d.

Liked: Cleanliness
BIMF
Came for the BIMF. Deckhands Quarters at the boat house was a great place to stay. Convenient location to shops, restaurants, ferry. Nicely furnished. Appreciated recycling availability. Didn’t use washer/ dryer but nice to have
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect and wonderful!
Loved our stay, lots of space, comfortable, had everything we needed in this apartment style home. The view was great from the deck and even looking out the sliding glass door toward the water. Bed was comfortable, bathroom was great. Appreciated the fans supplied to circulate air and keep us cool for sleeping. The property and neighborhood was quiet and right. Next door to a market. Easy to walk around and explore, grab a bite to eat, do a little shopping. My favorite part was when asked what we needed to do before departure, Carol said" you're on vacation, not us" and we didn't need to do anything!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Great view, nice location, short walk to downtown,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location to everything in town. Walking distance to ferry, grocery, bakery and restaurants. Beautiful view of the harbor from the deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
It was our first time to Beaver Island. We loved every minute of it! Our stay was awesome. Room was just as described and a great location. Clean, roomy, easy checkin/out. Rented a car and it was well worth it. We hiked trails that were so quiet and beautiful! Highly recommend St. James place when staying on the island!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

randy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view !!!
Clean, spacious and comfortable. Beautiful view of Paradise Bay. The location was perfect. I would stay here again. Highly recommended for anyone looking to visit Beaver Island.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We enjoyed the Boat Shop location for our long weekend, it was great walking distance to the main street blocks and the Deckhand Quarters was great for us with the full kitchen, wonderful deck views, and overall laid back vibe. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay
Very nice apartment, clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother daughter vaca
Alana and I had a great time. We enjoyed the e-bikes, the quietness and the great apartment. Just right for us two
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog waste
Theey rent to people with dogs and no garbage can to put dog waste in. We were told yo dispose of it in are kitchen garbage. Which we were not going to do so everyday sometimes twice a day we had to go to the beach garbage cans and dispose of the waste there. Also only one sharp knives and toaster didn’t work and this wasva full kitchen. And one bedroom didn't have a screen. The beds were very comfortable but the pillows were flat and old. Bath towels were very thin .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaeyt R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay - walkable to town/food
We had a great stay at The Boat Shop! The location can’t be beat, walkable to local shops, food and a beautiful view of the harbor. Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2023
One of my favorite VRBO experiences. A nice, up north cottage-like experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Working vacation
Great view. Comfortable beds. Very Clean. Great kitchen. Wonderful porch view of lake! Fantastic hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beaver island wedding trip
It was great near the grocery store and micro brewery and the view from the deck was beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

anthony f., clinton twp., mi

Liked: Cleanliness
NIce
Everything went well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beaver island
Nice property and beautiful view. Very clean and enjoyed the stay. A lot of steps going up to the room. If your elderly it may not be the right place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great visit!
A wonderful/comfortable stay, as always!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and accommodations
The view of the water from our deck was wonderful and peaceful. Low key host. We had all the amenities we needed. The island is beautiful. Found several isolated beaches, walking trails and birding trails. I love the history of the island. People are friendly. Take a car on the ferry with you if you can. You’ll have a lot more access to the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023