Your retreat at Wake Robin begins with a mile-long drive through wooded dunes, opening up to elevated views of Lake Michigan. This 60-acre estate features a private beachfront, firepit and hiking trails.
The Writer's Cabin can host 6 adults. Enjoy nights under the stars on the deck or lakeviews each morning from your room. Our Neighboring Main House sleeps an additional 10 adults and can be rented together or separately. Homes are separated by a dune for privacy. Beach & yard are shared.
2024 Booking Calendar Opens on November 1st
Property now features STARLINK UNLIMITED INTERNET
BEACH DECK: Our private beach is complete with a redesigned stairway and illuminated deck for families to enjoy elevated views of Lake Michigan. The deck is intended to make beach toys, kayaks and SUP boards easily accessible for guests.
More about the home:
Built in 1932, this historic cabin overlooking Lake Michigan was previously the writing space for author Paul de Kruif. Today it has been restored to preserve its original charm with thoughtful modern additions.
This property includes an outdoor firepit, private beach access and hiking trails throughout the 60 acres of surrounding woods are just a few of the features offered at this home. This home is closed seasonally from Nov 1-April 30th depending on weather.
The Primary Bedroom boasts its own private entrance to the deck, with a sliding door that can be left open at night for a cool lake breeze. Remote-controlled shades in the Primary and guest bedrooms allow you to enjoy a lakeview for most of the day and privacy in the evening. The room has a King bed, cedar closet, full bathroom with double vanity and additional closets. The washer and dryer are also in the Primary bathroom.
The first guest bedroom looks onto Lake Michigan and features its own sink/vanity and remote-controlled shades. There's also a small collection of books by Paul de Kruif for guests to enjoy. At night, you can close the blinds and cozy into a King bed that can be converted into two twin sized beds upon request.
The bunk room features 2 bottom bunks for guests. TOP BUNK NOT IN USE. Both guest rooms share a full bathroom, located just off the living room.
Wake Robin is a true treasure of a location that encourages families and groups to spend time together, enjoy each other and the surroundings while allowing everything else to melt away.