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Unique Island Getaway! provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Unique Island Getaway!

  • You won't want to miss out on this amazing home! This unique property is located on the St. Joseph River in Buchanan Michigan. You can only access this home by boat because, you guessed it, it's on an island! We are located in the charming small town of Buchanan Michigan which was named "Nicest town in America" by Readers digest in 2020. located just 2 miles from Redbud National Motocross track, Orchard Hills Country Club, Brookwood Golf Course, delicious dining, unique breweries/wineries and beautiful farmers markets. Our freshly renovated home is located just 35 minutes from the beautiful beaches of St. Joseph and New Buffalo, Mighican! Our bright, open home is unique and comfy. You will love staying with us! Our home is equipped with pots/pans/utenensils...all the convienences of home! There is a gas grill on our deck. This home comfortably sleeps 10. This home provides secure and keyless entry. So no worries about losing your keys! A pontoon boat is included with this rental so you and your guests will be able to explore 8 miles of the beautiful St Joseph River on a leisurely cruise, or tie on the two person tube to the back and have some fun! like to fish? The river is loaded with numerous species for the experienced angler or anyone that just wants to enjoy the scenery and throw a line out! Species include: large and smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Bluegill, Crappie, Salmon, and Steelhead Trout. a 16 foot johnboat is also available upon request as well as a 3 person jet ski! With a large backyard and spacious dock, you and your family will thoroughly enjoy your vacation! In order to rent from us, you must be at least 25 years or older. We unfortunately do not accept pets at this time. Do understand that it is located on an island, so you will have to park in our designated parking lot and pack up the boat to travel to the island, which is just a short 1/4 mile ride around to the back side of the island. You're met at the dock upon arrival to clarify and fully take advantage of all the island life has to offer. This home is very open with 2 bedrooms and do notice the bedrooms have no doors. The breathtaking view of the island from this home is amazing. Enjoying a nice cup of coffee in our reading spot, looking over the beautiful river is a morning must!The river in front of this home is very low traffic and calm. You will not want to miss out on this unique experience!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Buchanan, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The Tin Shop and Niles Riverfront Amphitheater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve and Cass Street Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Red Bud Track-N-Trail or RedBud MX. Looking to get your feet wet? Water skiing, water tubing and motor boating adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Buchanan travel guide
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Buchanan, MI

What's nearby

  • Redbud Riverfront Park
    1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Victory Park
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Buchanan City Hall
    3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Buchanan Commons
    3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Red Bud Track-N-Trail
    3 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Niles Station
    15 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Tavern
    13 min drive
  • Niles Brewing Company
    14 min drive
  • Front Street Pizza
    14 min drive
  • The Study
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Island Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique Island Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Island Getaway!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Island Getaway! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Walton Bridge Park, Victory Park, and Ravish Park. Buchanan City Hall and Veteran's Memorial Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Unique Island Getaway! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marca Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great extended weekend visit

We enjoyed the house on the river. The pontoon was great for everyone to see the river and fish. Owner was great to work with. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and Beautiful

Excellent communication from the hosts. Located in a cute town that has a couple restaurant options and walking trails. The island itself is very beautiful and serene.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island Weekend

We had a great time fishing, boating, swimming and exploring the river. The house and nearby are are beautiful. The hosts are super easy to communicate with and more than helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Family Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this unique island home. Eddie and Gabrielle were wonderful hosts and we appreciate their attention to detail. The pontoon boat was a big hit with our entire family. Our stay was quiet and relaxing, and we would book with them again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Eli M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun spot for a good weekend

Had a nice stay at this place. The owner was great and met us to show us how to use the boat and get around the river. Boat worked great all weekend, getting gas at the station in town was also easy. Nice spot with some nature trails and deer on the island. Screened in porches were great and the firepit by the water was awesome. We did had to get propane and trash bags to use, and finding an old grease pan in the oven the was kinda gross. We also had issues with ants on the counter.tops and getting into our food. Trash was also a bit unexpected when we found out we had to go find a dumpster in town to use. But the owner was helpful in telling us where to find one. A few minor things, but overall we had a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island experience

Location was absolutely perfect on a beautiful stretch of River, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at this property!! We had a beautiful time on the island. The locals are always welcoming and kind. The owners are communicative and friendly, they genuinely care for their visitors! If you’re looking for a fun relaxing weekend with a nice pontoon boat, bonfires, BBQs and small town charm, then this property is for you! great place for kids or just adults that are looking for peace and quiet. Thanks again for an awesome vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend

We had a great time. Eddie and Gabrielle were awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect friends weekend. The place was well stocked with everything we needed. Clean and comfortable throughout. Eddie was an incredibly helpful host. He showed us the ins and outs of the cabin as well as how to navigate the river and the pontoon. We caught plenty of small mouth and a couple walleye - in the middle of the day as well as at night. Buchanon's a great town - with groceries, Lowery's meat & fish market and nice restaurants (River Saint Joe had great food and tasty in-house brewery beers) all close by, but not too close. All in all a great, relaxing trip and stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

Was met at the dock by the owner of property showed how to get to property and showed around very friendly and helpful. When ever we had a question they answered it within a hour by text always willing to help. Caught a walleye off the dock. Town was cool ate at river saint joe was amazing could not ask for more when leaving everyone was ready to start preparing to book another trip next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great long weekend getaway

Southwest Michigan has lots of great spots and we wanted a quaint spot close to them. We found this place on VRBO and its location on the river was the selling point. We were close enough to explore the area, after having the morning coffees on the dock enjoying the river roll by. After going out, we were able to come back and take advantage of the boat for the afternoon and cruise/float the river followed by a few evening drinks on the dock. Taking the boat to and from the island was certainly manageable, though it took a little planning. The hosts were helpful and informative, getting us checked in and set up. Overall the house was good, especially being right in the river. We’d recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly perfect!

The owners are beautiful souls with a beautiful property! Our stay was perfectly relaxing and we loved every minute of our four day stay! The property was extremely clean and very welcoming! I look forward to our return trip next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this place!!

Another wonderful time spent at the lake house. First time with friends- I loved it so much I couldn’t wait to bring my family here!! My family was in awe over this place. (As expected) The set up of the house is the coolest! The aesthetic is everything. Such a great place to have tons of fun & live up every minute of vacay life. Boat cruise, swimming, grilling, games, soaking up the sun, watching scary movies all night & then watching the sun rise by morning. I am so grateful for the memories created here this year & thankful for such awesome hosts!! Can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The island

This place was absolutely a fantastic experience. The owner's were super friendly and helpful. We had a great time on the river fishing, beaching, and don't forget the rope swing. Also found time to relax. You can't beat the view first thing in the morning with a cup of coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PETER S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelor Party on Bachelor Island

Had a bachelor party of 10 guys stay on the island for a fantastic weekend of golf, fishing, and just watching the river flow. The hosts were great, and made everything easy. Strongly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AN AMAZING DEAL ON A UNIQUE ISLAND GETAWAY

The property is absolutely beautiful!!! 100/10 recommend if you’re looking for an awesome time on a budget! We received nothing but professional hospitality and the owner was nothing but kind and made sure we enjoyed our stay! The pontoon boat was included with our stay and the river has a breathtaking view! I couldn’t recommend this place enough, we’ll definitely be back every year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022