The Lighthouse and keepers quarters are located on the very northern tip of Big Charity Island which is located in the very middle of 20 mile wide Saginaw Bay, ten miles off shore. Charity Island Lightkeepers Home is located and attached to the lighthouse which was built in 1857. Maritime history surrounds this Lightkeepers home and nearly all of the Island is managed by Federal Fish & Wildlife Service as Wildlife Sanctuary.
This five bedroom home with 2.5 baths sleeps 8 adults. The house has Four bedrooms upstairs (each with trundle beds) with a full bath upstairs. The Master bedroom downstairs has 3/4 bath ( shower no tub) and a queen size bed. In addition there is a half bath off the living room. The galley style Kitchen comes complete with modern conveniences including microwave and gas range and full size electric refrigerator. (no garbage disposal). The home has a wrap-around deck with a dozen comfortable wicker chairs from which to enjoy breath taking views of Saginaw Bay and little Charity Island just 2 miles south.
There are three miles of natural shoreline on the Island and migratory song birds in May are abundant as are the Baltimore oriels and hummingbirds. Go to our birdwatching link above for more info on the island birds. Wildlife includes Fox, Mink, raccoons, chipmunks, three bald eagles nests, dozens of swans, geese, wood ducks to name a few. Several dozen White Pelicans come up from the Gulf of Mexico every spring to nest and raise their young on Little Charity Island. Spring Wildflowers are amazing throughout the month of May as is the bird watching.
In addition, World Class fishing surrounds the island and great fishing can be had at in the small Island marina or wading off the rocky shoreline.
Things To Do
Bed & Breakfast, Birding, Dining, Plant Viewing, Scenic Viewing, Water Feature Viewing, Wildlife Watching
