Frequently Asked Questions

• There is a car ferry that runs from the town of DeTour to Drummond Island. The ferry operates year-round every day of the week. The ride is 5-10 minutes long. The schedule and round trip rates can be found here here
• There is also an airport on the island, call letters KDRM. For more information contact James Bailey (906) 493-5411
• There are several marinas and boat docks if you travel by your own boat. We offer docking here at the Resort. Call (906) 493-1000 for details

You will follow 134 to a four way stop in town. At the stop sign continue straight to until you reach Maxton Cut Across. At Maxton Cut Across you will make a left and follow down to the end of the road. At the end of the road, you will make a right turn onto Maxton Rd. The resort will be about a ¼ mile down the road on your left-hand side.

There is a 10% resort fee for the maintenance and upkeep of resort amenities.

We have two full-service restaurants.  Our restaurants are open seasonally. 

Pins Bar and Grill offers a casual dining atmosphere and features the Upper Peninsula’s largest bar! Pins also offers an outdoor Beer Garden, and a private dining area for larger groups and/or events.  Seasonal hours and the menu can be found here.

Bayside Dining which is open Spring, Summer, and Fall features an upscale waterfront dining experience. Bayside’s menu is ever changing to offer the freshest locally sourced ingredients. Bayside can also be rented out for special events.  Seasonal hours and the menu can be found here.

The 19th Hole located in our pro shop features a full bar and grab and go snacks, pizza by the slice, and hot dogs.  Open during golf season.

Neither one of our restaurants are open for breakfast. We do offer a complimentary breakfast daily during our peak season.

Continental breakfast is available to resort guests on the second floor of the lodge building.

Yes, continental breakfast is offered to resort guests during our peak season of April - November 8, 2025.

Weekdays from 7:30 a.m - 9:00 a.m.

Weekends from 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Check-in is 4 pm Check out is 11 am.

During the Offseason (November - April), our Registration / Check-In area will be located at The Rock Pro Shop. 

Hours will be from 9am - 7pm daily.

If you anticipate arriving after 7pm, please call our staff to learn how to check in after hours (906-493-1000).

We do not offer room service however Pins Bar and Grill is located right next to the lodge and offers food and drinks to go or dine in. We also have Bayside Dining located by the waterfront on property that is open seasonally. The 19th Hole located in our Pro-shop offers drinks to go and snacks.

There is free car parking at every rental cabin and a large lot behind the lodge.  For overflow and trailer parking there is a parking lot across the street from Pins Bar & Grill. 

Parking trailers at rental cabins is prohibited.

• We have an outdoor pool that is open from Memorial Day – Labor Day and is open for all lodge and cabin guests.
• There is also a dry sauna that is open year-round.

During our regular season (May - October) - the fitness center is located in the lodge and is open 24/7.

The fitness center will remain open during the off season (November - April).  Hours are 9am - 7pm.

All of our lodge rooms and nearly all of our cabins are pet friendly.  There is a $50 per stay pet cleaning fee for lodge rooms and a $75 per stay pet cleaning fee for cabins. 

A maximum of two pets are allowed in each rental unit. 

From November through April, our resort offers cabin rentals.   All other resort facilities are closed.

You must be 21 years of age to rent a room.

A 50% deposit is required upon booking for all rental cabins, the remainder is charged upon arrival. There is no deposit required for lodge rooms.

Cancellations can be made 72 hours or more before arrival with no penalty or cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to arrival will have a penalty fee equal to the cost of a one-night room stay plus the taxes and fees. No shows will be charged one night room stay plus the taxes and fees.

• Cabins April 1st through October 31st: All cancellations made within 13 days of arrival will forfeit their deposit, if
  the cancellation is made prior to the 13-day window there is a $25
  processing fee, but the rest of the deposit will be refunded. No shows
  will be charged 100% of stay.
• Cabins November 1st through March 31st: All cancellations made within 7 days of arrival will forfeit their deposit, if
  the cancellation is made prior to the 7-day window there is a $25
  processing fee, but the rest of the deposit will be refunded. No shows
  will be charged 100% of stay.
• Reservations can be changed or moved pending availability without a fee.

No we do not.

Yes, there are rules of the resort that the guest acknowledges in the registration paperwork.  There are fines and possible eviction associated with violating those rules. 

The use of fireworks is not permitted on property.  Quiet hours are enforced between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.

The use of side by side and ATV’s is permitted on the resort roads.  However, ATV’s and side by side cannot drive across or park on grass areas.

Absolutely, you can call (906) 493-1000, email thelodge@drummondisland.com or stop in and see us!

Russell cabin, McCarthy cabin, Deertrack 44, Bayside 1, Bayside 10. 

Please call the front desk if you would like to purchase kindling and firewood.

The only cell phone service that works well on the island is AT&T. Even service with AT&T can be spotty in some areas. We suggest enabling your wi-fi calling on your cell phone.

There is a beach located on property in front of Bayside Dining. There are lounge chairs and picnic tables for guest use.

Drummond Island is the second largest freshwater island in the United States. It covers 129 square miles of land and 120 square miles of water.

Please call the lodge at 906-493-1000 to reserve dock space. You will be asked the size of your boat to make sure you are placed in the appropriate dock. We have daily, weekly and seasonal rates available for dockage.

All rental cabins are equipped with towels, linens and a few complimentary toiletry products.

All cabins have full kitchens, except for the Wright cabin and the East Wing (both have limited kitchens/kitchenettes). 

Pots, pans, glassware, dishes, utensils and dish soap are also provided. Each cabin has a coffee maker, coffee, creamer and sugar.