Kitty Island Vacation Rental. 12 month Lease. Will It Be Yours For November
Charming Watersmeet Cabin Furnished w/Dock on Kitty Island
Enjoy Island Living - Move In November 2027!
Completely furnished rental property w/unities included $1,590 per Month with a 12-18 Month Lease.
Enjoy roasting s'mores around the fire pit and fish and swim off your dock when you retreat to this 1-bedrrom 1-bath vacation home rental in Watersmeet, Michigan. Surrounded by Thousand Island Lake, this peaceful cabin on Kitty Island features serene water views, a boat slip with rowboat, Finish-style sauna and spectacular stargazing!
Interested in renting Ian’s Place on Kitty Island?
To be considered, all applicants must submit a completed Zillow application. This is a single-tenant seasonal rental—only one can be selected for the full 12-18 month lease. Due to the unique location and limited availability, competition is strong. Always current renter has the right to renew with no rent increase costs.
PLEASE NOTE: Zillow Rental Profile will be activated in January for you to apply for that year's renting. Once it has been rented for the current renter has dibs on continuing the lease - the Zillow profile will be paused. This property is NOT for sale.
Local Races · World Series Snowmobile Championship & Dog Sled Races
Snowmobile Heven
25 minutes away. Plenty of parking room at your cottage and a pullout for company. Just search Eagle River Snowmobile Races to make your plans.
DOGS
Three Bear Sled Dog Races Land O Lakes (25 Minutes) Features 2-dog, 4-dog, 6-dog, and 8-dog sled classes, plus skijoring, junior divisions, and Kids Mutt Races.
The UP200, Midnight Run & Jack Pine 30 Weekend Marquette, MI & Gwinn, MI (About 1.5 to 2 hours northeast of Watersmeet )
Races Association Click Here for More
Island Fun & Around Town
So much to see within a short car-ride away. Highlights include: hiking trails, ATV, bike routes and geocaching... Visit LVD Northern Waters Casino for dinner and the VFW hamberger special, plus gambling or discover the awe-inspiring Bond Falls and the Paulding Ghost light. Bring your clubs for great local golf. Rent ATVs in Watersmeet and take them into the woods on designated trails. Located close to shopping & grocery, night life and medical. Plenty of locals who sell fresh eggs, jams, honey & syrup. Craft fairs almost every day somewhere during the summer events on the weekend, fairs with rides, dancing, weekly events with free music 15-40 minutes. Taco Tuesday, Friday Night Fish-fry, Saturday Boasted Chicken. Porcupine Mountain state park fall foliage tours. 420 friendly - Cannabis Dispensary is 15 minutes away. Wild Grow Watersmeet.
Work and Play from Kitty Island. Amenities.
FULLY FURNISHED ONE BEDROOM 750 Sq Ft (up to two adults) WITH PULL-OUT IN SUNROOM FOR 2 GUESTS TO SLEEP.
Ian's Place offers a warm, relaxed atmosphere with comfortable living spaces, natural light, and thoughtful touches that make you feel right at home. The cottage is fully furnished and includes utilities. Refrigerator Freezer and onsite Washer and Dryer. Gas Stove, Propane heat, Window Air Conditioner, Microwave, TV, Linens, Dishes Kitchen Ware and a ton of wood to burn in the outside fire pit.
Bring your fishing gear to enjoy your dock. Perfect bench to watch the kids swim with ladder. You have a private slip and aluminum boat. Fenced deer-proof garden if you want to plant a bit, fruit trees and wild flowers. Tented eat-out area, grill and fire caldron behind the cottage with tree swing. Big fire-pit by garden.
The Island Sauna Experience
There's something timeless about a wood-fired sauna in the Northwoods. Our traditional Finnish-style sauna is heated with a wood-burning stove that loads from outside, so the only thing you'll notice inside is the gentle heat, the scent of cedar, and the crackle of the fire.
Enjoy it as a dry sauna, or ladle water over the hot rocks for a soothing steam, year round. When you're ready, seasonally cool off with a refreshing plunge in Thousand Island Lake or rinse under the nearby outdoor forest shower before settling back in for another round. Whether you're watching the sunset, listening to loons, or gazing at a sky full of stars, the sauna is one of the most unforgettable experiences on Kitty Island. And the snow even makes it better. Enjoy all the spiritual island expeinceses awaiting you.
How to pronounce sauna correctly in the U.P. It's Finish!
Only Up North - Star Gazing
Experience stunning star gazing in Michigan's Upper Peninsula Enjoy the northern lights from your window and bring your telescope for amateur astronomy. Capture amazing photography opportunities and witness the fall foliage change colors before your eyes, . I promise no editing has been done to this photo - taken by 2025 Renter - Valerie. Find peace and reconnect with nature on this private island paradise. #Stargazing #NorthernLights #NatureRetreat
Skiing and Biking- Year-round Races too!
Winter Biking Up North Polar Roll Winter Adventure Race : Ishpeming, MI (1Hr 50 Min) Details: Winter adventure and fat bike events through the snowy U.P.
Skiing Up North. If you love to ski downhill you're in the right place. Cross country on the lake around the island and ice fishing too. Check Out More on Skiing Near By CLICK HERE
Pet Friendly and Kid Friendly
Ian’s place on Kitty Island Watersmeet is a truly lovely, canine-friendly retreat where pets feel just as welcome as their people. Surrounded by towering pines, fresh lake air, and endless natural beauty, the property is perfect for dogs to explore, sniff, and relax alongside their owners, leashed.
It’s the kind of place where mornings start with walks in the woods, days unfold at an unhurried pace, and most local events and bars are dog friendly too. Every member of the family—two-legged and four-legged alike—will enjoy this island getaway.
Living on Kitty Island Watersmeet Michigan
More Details to Know Before You Rent
The Property $1590 Mo all included + $140 Mo for Internet
Wood burning stove, outside fire pit and fire place, Queen bed - 1 bedroom with pullout in sun-room. Parking place (x2) is on gravel pad next to house. The monthly rental price includes utilities, winter plowing, generac backup generater and propane. The only add-on is the 1G internet which is add-on $140month. Looking for a 12-18 Month rental agreement each year. Stay all season or just spend time on the weekends with a few friends. What a perfect place to spend the spring - summer - winter and fall. In your own cottage on Kitty Island.
- NOTE: The cabin is on Kitty Island. There is no barrier between the property and the lake. Child supervision is recommended
- Hunting is not allowed on Kitty Island. But you can sure get a license and hunt off-island.
- Add-on Pet fee. You must pick up after your pet. Poo attracts predators.
- You sort and take your garbage to the transfer station 15 minutes away. Garbage Barn with cans provided.
PAID ADD-ON INTERNET
$140/Mo. Add high speed internet 1G. 5 to 6-Month Lease:
LEASE ADD-ONS:
There is a $200 dollar cleaning fee at the end of the lease, but you are expected to have cleaned and washed everything and left the place as you found it or that price will go up to cover the additional work and be deducted from your deposit.
Occupants must keep credit card on file for damages.
Taxes
6% MICHIGAN STA MI STATE TAX
1% UPPER PENINSULA TRAVEL AND RECREATION AREA STJ CVB PA 244 Hotel Assessment
5% WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA CVB STJ CVB PA 59 Hotel Assessment
Outdoor living
Tucked away on the quiet shores of Kitty Island, Ian’s Place is a charming cottage seasonal rental where Thousand Island Lake sets the rhythm of your days. Private dock with bench and swimming ladder, boat slip, aluminum fishing boat with oars, Trolling motor compatible, water toys floatation devices. Michigan fishing license is required. Bring your own pole. Fenced deer-proof garden space available if you want to plant, enclosed fruit trees. Very private, with owner on-site across the road.
Plan Your Small Wedding at Ian's Place on Kitty Island
Rev Pam can plan your entire wedding and perform the ceremony too. Speak to her regarding how she can personalize your special day.
Indoor Living
TVs VCRs and tons of movie tapes. expandable table, ceiling fan, Kitchen stove / oven gas, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, completely furnished coffee maker. Phone data sketchy but internet is an optional add-on. Towels, linens, washer dryer, iron board, window AC. Its completely furnished and has solar backup system for extended possible storm power outage
The Location
WATER ADVENTURES: Thousand Island Lake (on-site), Kakabika Falls (9 miles), Yondota Falls (25 miles), Bond Falls (29 miles)
RESTAURANTS: Roger's Bar (2 miles) Road House Grill (16 miles), LVD Casino Restaurant (18 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Northern Waters Casino Resort & Golf Course (18 miles), Gateway Lodge & Golf Course (23 miles), Pirates Hideaway (39 miles), Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park (66 miles)
AIRPORTS: Gogebic - Iron County Airport (47 miles), Rhinelander–Oneida County Airport (68 miles), Duluth International Airport (160 miles) Minneapolis MN 4.5 Hours
Additional information
- This single-story home requires 3 steps to enter
- The property does have cell phone service, but it may be spotty since the property is located in a rural area. Please check with your provider to confirm your service quality
- There is an abundance of wildlife surrounding the property. Please watch your pets when they are outside
- Wood logs are provided but guests must split their own firewood. No pine inside home. fire stove uses barn wood only
- There is an aluminum fishing boat with oars available for guest use. Trolling motor compatible. There are several floatation devices... but please bring your own if you need a non-average size.
- The cabin is on Kitty Island. There is no barrier between the property and the lake. Child supervision is recommended
- Due to local wildlife, food and trash should not be left outdoors
- The cabin is close to several golf courses. It is recommended that you bring your own golf clubs
Security camera information
- Your safety matters. The property features an exterior security camera located across the street facing the road and the front of the property. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video and sound while guests are in-residence
5-Star Reviews for Ian's Place. What Past Renter's Say...
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Relaxing retreat
5/5 What a beautiful stay! My partner and I spent a week at Ian’s Place in October 2023. We had a great time exploring Kitty Island, kayaking Thousand Island Lake, watching deer, and taking a day trip to the porcupine mountains. The cabin is equipped with everything you could need for a relaxing retreat into the north woods. Francesca
Unplug and unwind!
5/5 My fiancée and I needed a getaway and Ian's place couldn't have been the better spot for it! The cottage was cozy, had everything we needed, and offers so much for choices of activities, board games, retro movie nights, living room camping by the wood stove. Plenty more outside too! The lake and views were great, small walks to the pier at night were awesome Never seen so many stars! Definitely a cool place to disconnect from the world for a bit. Will be coming back! Tristan
Peace n Quiet
5/5 If your looking for a Beautiful Getaway with Peace n Quiet then look no Further. My wife and I wanted somewhere that felt like home but wasn't. And that's exactly what we found at our stay here. I love to fish so I headed right for the lake. On the Property there's a nice little dock to sit back on, enjoy a drink and cast a line on. I even managed to catch a nice little small mouth bass which I put back but not before taking a picture. So I had proof that the BIG one didn't get away, lol. When I returned back to the house my wife was next door visiting with our Gracious host Pam. Pam had invited us over for dinner our first night which we gladly accepted. We sat around the bond fire talking while enjoying our dinner and exchanging stories. We had no issues with anything in the house, everything worked as it should. My wife and I are already planning on a return visit when we can get time off. Tim & Angela
Interfaith Wedding Officiant
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Greetings From Kitty Island
If you have any questions, please feel free to text or call Pam, the host. +1 (773) 307-2128 Only one person each year can rent this amazing paradise... Book Ian's Place as "YOUR PLACE" today!