Camping
There are two rustic campgrounds on the island, operated by the townships. Both are open April thru November, with no reservations. Facilities include pit toilets and hand-pumped water. Showers soap and towels provided are available to campers at the Emerald Isle Hotel $10 adult, $5 child.
St. James Township Campground
12 sites, on the north end of the island off donegal bay road, with views of garden, squaw, and whiskey islands. $5/night per site.
Bill Wagner Memorial Campground, Peaine Township
(http://www.peaine.org/cam...) - 22 sites, 7 miles south of st. james harbor on east side road, on the lake with views of the mainland. $10/night per site.
Lodging
Beaver Island Lodge
+1-231-448-2396. (http://www.beaverislandlo...) established in 1950, with views of lake michigan sunsets.
The Brothers' Place
+1-231-448-2204 summer, +1-630-920-0719 off-season. (http://beaverisland.org/b...) a rustic lodge built in 1928, located a 10-minute walk from town on 20 acres of woodlands. formerly a retreat for the christian brothers religious order. open memorial day thru mid-september, with or without meals.
Emerald Isle Hotel
+1-231-448-2376. (http://www.emeraldislehot...) newest hotel on the island, with 16 suite and efficiency units, all with tv/vcr, cable, and private bath. conference room, full kitchen, and catering available. located in town near ferry dock and beach. open all year. daily and weekly rates.
Erin Motel
+1-231-448-2240. (http://beaverisland.org/erin/) newly remodeled rooms with tv. sandy swimming beach on paradise bay. located near town and ferry dock. open all year. pets are accepted.
Harbor View Motel
+1-231-448-2201. (http://beaverisland.org/h...) on the hill overlooking the ferry dock and st. james harbor. the island's only swimming pool. rooms and 2-bedroom housekeeping units.
Isle Haven Resort
+1-231-448-2853 may-nov, +1-231-740-8551 dec-apr. (http://beaverisland.org/i...) two-bedroom housekeeping units room for 4-6. located close to town on the harbor beach. $500/week saturday to saturday. open may thru october.
Laurain Lodge
+1-231-448-2099. (http://laurainlodge.com/) 1- or 2-bedroom housekeeping units, rented by day or week. cable tv/vcr, boats, picnic and play area. free shuttle from ferry dock or airport. short walking distance to town.
Shanoule B&B
27715 paid een og rd, +1-231-448-2092. (http://beaverisland.org/s...) log hom in the middle of 40 wooded acres. three smoke-free guest rooms, full breakfast provided. car rental available.
vacation rentals
Weekly home rental is the most popular way to lodge while on the island. There are countless cottages and lake front home to rent. Contact a local real estate office or visit the official Chamber of Commerce web site for listings. The link is: (http://www.beaverisland.o...)