Ashkay Island - Near Ann Arbor

03/08/2023

IT WAS NEVER ABOUT SHORT TERM RENTING

I built my cottage on Iron Mill Pond 7 years ago with all required permits

Jeff Pigeon and a few neighbors filed litigation to stop me from renting and they prevailed
SO....
I stopped renting
I stopped using my dedicated easement driveway due to vandalism and harassment
I stopped letting kids sleep in my treehouse
I bought my own parcel so I could have my own driveway

It wasn't enough. When you give him an inch he wants a mile.

Jeff Pigeon owns 12 parcels on Iron Lake. He has been buying parcels throughout our 6 year litigation. Not one parcel is for sale on Iron Mill Pond because he has purchased any that goes for sale.

Jeff Pigeon has filed a second lawsuit asking Washtenaw County Circuit Court to order me to tear down my 7 year old cottage and treehouse. His complaint is that my cottage gives him anxiety because my cottage could catch on fire. The cottage is an island, on the opposite side. It is 1,300 feet between my cottage and his house and 380 feet of water separates our properties.

It doesn't take a slide rule to figure this out

Now township officials are being deposed, which means Manchester Taxpayers dollars are being spent.

Now you know.

01/12/2022

While we wait for the Michigan Senate to pass House Bill 4722 allowing short term rentals we are busy making improvements to Ashkay Island. Even if rentals are not allowed this summer we will be preparing for families to return. If you have stayed in the past and have any questions please don’t hesitate to message me. Andy

12/26/2021

The Michigan House has passed Short Term rental bill 4722 allowing Short Term Rentals. We are waiting on the Senate and the governor now. Hopefully we will be able to rent again soon. If you have any questions feel free to message me. Andy

11/12/2021

As you may know Ashkay Island has been under attack by constant legal battles concerning Short Term Rentals. The Michigan legislature is trying to stop townships from having this ability. It only takes a minute. Thank you, Andy

11/02/2021

The Michigan legislature is close to passing legislation allowing short term rentals in Michigan. Stay tuned.

04/24/2021

Welcome to spring 2021. The schedule is full and the cottage is ready to go. The fish are stacking up on the dropoffs and ready to move shallow. The salamanders are out and the geese have eggs and some have already hatched. It's going to be a great year.

10/04/2020

A few fish pictures from this year.

01/07/2020

Now booking for 2020. Bring your family to Ashkay Island for a memorable family vacation. The cottage opens up in late April and stays open through October. Book a long weekend or stay a full week. To view available dates go to www.vrbo.com property #800299. Our website is www.ashkayisland.com for more information.

"An "Up North" Cottage experience without the drive and on your own private Island!" AshKay Island offers you and your family wonderful adventures and a lifetime of memories! Book today!

12/03/2019

As cottage is closed up for the year looking back it was an awesome year for fishing.

12/03/2019

Now booking Duck Hunts for 2020. Includes Pontoon Duck Blind that can hunt 4 comfortably. Bring your family in Mid-October or early November for an awesome weekend.

05/24/2019

Ready for the season. Bring on summer.