Spacious Retreat for All Your Adventures
Located in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest, our cozy, yet spacious retreat comfortably sleeps 18 guests and is the perfect base for your outdoor adventures. Whether you're ATVing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, hiking, or snowshoeing, the Haywire Trail is right outside your door! For those who prefer to relax, unwind in front of a crackling fire, either inside by the fireplace or outside at the year-round fire pit and patio.
Inside, enjoy a massive industrial kitchen designed for group meals, a cozy great room, and three roomy bedrooms to accommodate your whole crew. There are also ample bathrooms to ensure everyone's comfort. The entire building is yours, so you can enjoy complete privacy and relaxation during your stay.
Perfectly Situated
Our retreat is 5 miles south of Shingleton and centrally located between Munising, Newbury, and Manistique—only 15 minutes from the stunning Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. It’s nestled in a quiet lake community, providing a peaceful escape with easy access to all the outdoor fun the Hiawatha National Forest offers.
Outdoor and Parking Amenities
The large parking lot can easily accommodate all your trucks, trailers, and equipment, with a convenient drive-through driveway that makes turnarounds a thing of the past. Our 3-acre property is surrounded by trails for hiking, biking, and snowmobiling, giving you immediate access to the best outdoor experiences right from your doorstep.
Additional Perks
Want to hit the water? We have a 24-foot pontoon boat available for rent, which we’ll deliver to your desired location on the lake. Your adventure awaits
House Rules
• DO NOT drive or park cars, trucks, or ATVs on the grass. Vehicles need to remain on the gravel parking lot and driveway.
• No smoking of any kind inside the cabin. Please dispose of cigarette butts in the bucket provided.
• No parties allowed without permission from hosts.
• Only registered guests allowed to be on property unless previous arrangements have been made with your hosts.
• No loud music after 10pm.
• No open flames inside the lodge. Bonfires must be contained within the designated firepit. Please use extreme caution and keep the fire size reasonable.
*Absolutely no fireworks. Our surrounding pine trees are extremely flammable.
• Clean up personal debris inside and outside of the lodge such as litter, bottlecaps, cigarette butts, bottles, cans, wrappers, etc. Removal of debris is not included in our cleaning fee and may incur up to $200 in additional charges.
• Towels are provided for use in the lodge only. Please do not use bath towels outside, at beaches, or for cleaning. Dishtowels and paper towels have been provided for any spills and clean up.
• This property must not exceed 18 people without prior approval. Campers and tents may be allowed with prior approval. If this rule is violated a charge of $200 per additional guest will be charged and camping equipment will be immediately removed.
• Fires inside and outside MUST be attended at all times and completely extinguished prior to retiring for the night or leaving the property.
PET POLICY
We know how special it is to travel with your dog—we’re pet lovers too! That’s why we’re proud to offer a comfortable, pet-friendly space for you and your four-legged companion. To ensure we can continue welcoming pets, we kindly ask that all guests follow our pet policy:
✅ Pet Guidelines
• Advance Approval Required: Pets are welcome only with prior approval at the time of booking.
• Pet Fee: There is a $75 per pet fee. Airbnb and VRBO may only charge you for the first pet, you will be required to send an additional $75 plus tax ($79.50) per pet. If Airbnb does not collect this amount you are still responsible
• Security Deposit: A $500 deposit will be held to cover any potential damage or extra cleaning including waste pick up.
• Clean-Up: Please clean up all pet waste promptly and dispose of it properly.
• Supervision & Control Pets must be kept under control at all times and leashed when outside. Please be mindful of our neighbors.
• Furniture & Bedding: Pets are not allowed on furniture or beds. If this isn’t possible, we ask that you bring your own blankets or covers to protect these surfaces.
• When You’re Away: If your pet is left alone in the rental, they must be kenneled indoors for their safety and the protection of the property.
We truly appreciate your cooperation and respect for our space. Following these guidelines helps us keep our rentals pet-friendly for everyone. Thank you for being a responsible and thoughtful guest!
