Northern Properties Vacation Home Rentals - Drummond Island, MI

10/15/2026

You don’t have to live on Drummond Island to care about it—or to have a voice in its future.

Much of the island is state land, and people from across the Midwest come here to ride, explore, and enjoy its trails. Drummond Island Off-Road Alliance’s board and membership reflects that connection: DIORA includes both island residents and off-island off-road enthusiasts.

DIORA members share a common goal: to protect, improve, and preserve off-road recreation through stewardship, education, and collaboration. That’s why DIORA holds monthly meetings on Zoom, making it easier for people to take part wherever they live.

If you’re interested in serving on DIORA’s board, start planning now. Candidates must be DIORA members in good standing for at least three months to be eligible, so consider joining ahead of the next round of elections.

If you care about Drummond Island and its trails, your voice counts. 🗣️

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📣 DIORA Board Nominations Are Open!

Interested in helping guide the future of off-road recreation on Drummond Island? DIORA has two Director-at-Large vacancies, and nominations are open through October 26, 2026.

Candidates must have been DIORA Voting Members in good standing for at least three months. You may nominate yourself or another eligible member who agrees to serve. Those elected will serve until the next Annual Meeting.

📩 Voting Members: Please reply to your nomination notice email with your candidate’s name by October 26. Candidates may also submit a brief bio or statement of interest.

At our November 9, 2026 regular monthly meeting, Voting Members will elect two directors and vote separately on proposed bylaw amendments addressing:

🌲 A clear nomination and election process for future Board vacancies.
🌲 A 12-month membership period beginning when dues are received, along with clarification of Voting Member approval of dues.

Please review the full notice for the proposed language and voting requirements. Meeting details, candidate information, and voting instructions will follow after nominations close.

Thank you for helping shape DIORA’s future!

10/15/2026

Camp just got easier!

🏕️ White Birch Cabin is like the cool cousin of camping - it's part of the Johnswood Off-Grid Cabins collection, where you get all the perks of the great outdoors minus the whole 'sleeping on dirt' thing. This sweet tiny home sleeps up to 6 and is all about keeping it chill and unplugged.

https://northernproperties.com/property/61-white-birch-cabin-johnswood-off-grid-cabins-on-drummond-island/

10/15/2026

Don't miss the fall colors! 🍁🍂⛅ We have a few homes available for last-minute bookings this weekend! https://northernproperties.com/search-homes/?adultguests=&tag_id=&q=&checkin=2026-10-16&checkout=2026-10-19&sort=&view=

10/15/2026

Who else is excited for some fall fishing?

10/14/2026

One year after Savannah’s bunny found its way back to her, another little guest left her beloved bunny behind at Paw Point Lodge. 😢🐰

We searched and searched, but Bunny #2 was nowhere to be found! Luckily, the little girl’s mom didn’t give up—and we finally discovered the missing bunny tucked away in a drawer. We treated Bunny #2 to a side-by-side ride and an ice cream cone at Drummond Island Country Store before sending her back to her family 🤗💕

Bunny #1's story: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14s4DAeF8bh/

10/14/2026

Look what we found in Cedarville! ☕️ Follow Wanderbean Coffee to see where they will pop up next across our region. Pup cups upon request 🐶

10/13/2026

Bootjack Lodge is shipshape and ready for its next guests! ⛵️

One of our talented cleaners folded this adorable little sailboat into the toilet paper. It’s a small detail, but these thoughtful, creative touches are what make a home feel welcoming. We’re so grateful for the care our team puts into every property—because the extra touches really do make a difference. 🧡

10/11/2026

A Tree on Drummond Island

I’m sure there are places to live
that are easier on a tree.

Pando in Utah seems to have it made—
one vast family of aspens,
connected beneath the earth,
spreading together across the land.

The great redwoods stand in protected forests
beneath a generous sky,
with sunshine, rain,
and deep, rich soil to sustain them.

In Michigan’s Lower Peninsula,
I’ve walked through forests
where diverse hardwoods, evergreens, and other plants
thrive together, their roots connected
through intricate mycorrhizal networks
beneath the ground.

But here in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula,
on Drummond Island,
our foundation is rocks.

Instead of reaching deep,
our roots run sideways,
threading over grykes
through thin layers of duff.

Our growing season is short—
a brief green window
after six solid months of frozen ground.

Spruce budworm has reached our spruce,
young and old.
Before that, it was birch and ash.

Would I trade this place for easy?
No way!
A little challenge never hurt anyone.

And I’m excited to see
what the light summons next
from the forest floor.

10/10/2026

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10/09/2026

Book Your Fall Stay Today - and Save! 🍁🍂