Sometimes the ideal vacation is one where you don't really have to be in that light, you might think that a private island is best. A few islands that you can rent to make your getaway a memorable one.

2. 8 private islands in Michigan you can rent for a memorable vacation
Want to escape to a private island without
traveling all that far? It's possible at these
eight Michigan vacation rentals. Some are
remote and require a boat ride to be
reached; others are accessible via bridges
(walking or driving); all offer a unique option for lodging when you're planning
your next Michigan vacation.
AshKay Island
Location: Manchester, Mich., on Iron Mill Pond, about 30 miles from Ann Arbor
Details: An eight-acre island that sits within a 156-acre lake. There's a two-
bedroom, two-bathroom cottage plus a tree house (with a queen bed); in total,
the listing can accommodate up to 12 guests.

3. Zeron's Island
Location: Sage Lake, about 26 miles west of Tawas City, Mich.
Details: A 7.5-acre island with 2,000 feet of sandy shoreline on all-sports Sage
Lake. Three-bedroom, two-bath cabin has a sprawling patio and grilling area;
pontoons available for rent.
Howard Island
Location: A mile north of Drummond Island in Lake Huron
Details: This privately owned island is heavily wooded with cedars and has two
cute log cabins, complete with rustic knotty-pine interiors. One line in the listing
we loved: "To watch sunsets and sunrises you simply turn your chair around."

5. Charity Island
Location: Near the mouth of Saginaw Bay, with transportation to the island from
AuGres, Mich.
Details: The six-person Charity Island Lodge is the only structure on this 400-acre
island, except for the historic Charity Island Lighthouse. Billed as a nature-lover's
paradise, the island is great for hiking, bird-watching and fishing, if you come by
way of your own boat. Kayaks available for touring the 4.5 miles of shoreline.
Gingerbread in Gull Lake
Location: Gull Lake, about 12 miles from Kalamazoo
Details: Cross over from the mainland to the island via a walking bridge; there
you'll find this charming gingerbread cabin, with a knotty-pine interior and two
porches for lounging.

6. Namaste Island
Location: Bass Lake in Traverse City, Mich.
Details: This 7.5-acre island in all-sports Bass Lake has a renovated log cabin and a
pontoon boat for transportation to the island as well as cruises around the lake.
Cabin sleeps six.

7. Island near Traverse City
Location: Fish Lake, a small lake in Buckley, Mich.
Details: Reviewers for this cabin on an island just south of Traverse City loved the
peacefulness, seclusion, and quiet. It's connected to the mainland by a little
bridge, eliminating the need for a boat for transportation to the island.
Republic Island
Location: Republic, Mich., north of Escanaba
Details: This two-acre island sits in the Michigamme River, affording it tons of
privacy and making it an excellent spot for fishing. The vintage cedar cabin sleeps
four guests.

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