Introducing JDB Getaways
We are a family owned and operated business that offers a host of services in Northern Michigan!
~A lake house vacation rental on Carp Lake from May-Mid November
~Two year-round 'surrounded by nature' tiny home vacation rentals in Cheboygan
~We offer pontoon boat rental on Carp Lake from May-October
~Both full and self-service pontoon trailer rental
~Outdoor Boat, RV and trailer storage in Cheboygan
~Scavenger hunt around Mackinaw City created by MarieChristine Creative Occasions
~Live edge wood slabs or Custom pieces created by Good Wood by Bear Benson
Future hopes and dreams:
~Adding several more cabins to our Elk Run Estate 'Cabin in the woods' Cheboygan development
~Barndominium wedding venue in Cheboygan
Get to know us
Hi! We’re James, Dawn and Alexa Benson. Born and raised in Michigan. We serve and love God, family, creating places for memories to be made and dreaming big!
James works for Ford. Loves to hunt, fish, work out and most of all... his girls.
Dawn is a manager with an insurance company. Loves crafting, selling on eBay, creating escape rooms and treasure hunts around cities such as Mackinaw. And best of all, being a mom to Alexa…who is our greatest blessing.
Alexa is 6 and in 1st grade. She loves singing, dancing, working out with daddy, crafting with mommy, playing with anyone on the playground and just being the most wonderful little girl ever.
We are working on our 5 year retirement plan by remodeling the Lake House, expanding our tiny home development in Cheboygan and just waiting to see what the Lord will do!
Learn About Our Services
What We Do Best
Vacation Rental
We began this journey in 2016 with our Lake house and it has been thriving ever since. No matter what updates we do, everyone just loves the lake that is right outside the door... But we are so excited about the remodel we are doing in prep for the 2024 season! Remodeling the main bathroom. Adding a 1/2 bath and a 3rd bedroom. And best of all, creating an open kitchen/living room/lake view space!
https://airbnb.com/h/jdbthelakehouse
The Garden Cottage #3- Tiny cabin in the Woods - this is the first of our little cabins and since it opened in June 2023, guests have been loving it!
https://airbnb.com/h/thegardencottage3
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The Huntsman #4 - Tiny cabin in the Woods - our newest addition that just opened Feb 2024. Such a fun unique cabin that we know guests will love!
Pontoon Boat Rental
May-October
2014 20’ Quest with 70 hpr 4 stroke with bimini
•$250/day
•Plus $300 refundable security deposit
•Plus gas paid in cash at a flat rate/day, rate given prior to rental
•Rental on Carp/Paradise lake only
•Renter/driver must be 25+
•8 people max
•No tubing or the like
•Multiple day users must have an approved dock for overnight parking
•Multiple day user hours: dawn-dusk - No nighttime driving
•Pay via a cash app (Venmo, Cash App, Zelle) or credit card (+3.5%)
Cancellations due to weather forecast is no problem, but once you take the keys there are no refunds.
If interested, just let us know and we can get you penciled in!
Outdoor Boat, RV and Trailer Storage
Storage on our locked and monitored property from Labor Day - Memorial Day. All boats and RV’s must come to us already winterized. Shrink wrap also available through a third party.
Summer trailer storage is also available as a one-time drop off/pick up per season.
Pontoon Trailer Rental
Trailer can fit up to 24’ pontoon boat. We offer full or self service.
Scavenger hunt around Mackinaw City
Message in a Bottle
A unique way to tour Mackinaw City!!
See the beautiful sights and the history of Mackinaw City through the love story of Samuel and Grace Cosen.
This is a hands on interactive adventure through the city! Everything you need is contained in a book, and you will be asked to solve clues/puzzles/tasks that lead you to drive or walk to different locations around Mackinaw City.
Give yourself plenty of time to enjoy this adventure as it will take you to many fascinating places where you may choose to spend more time at than just solving the task at hand.
https://abnb.me/PBg5NfYo8sb
Live edge and rough sawn wood
Maple and red pine currently available. Some really cool ladder live edge pieces!
Contact Us
Questions, comments or requests? Feel free to reach out, we’d love to hear from you.
(248) 891-3124