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Cozy cabin close to trails!
Shingleton, MI

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8.8

Excellent

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10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness
snowmobile trip
great place to stay good location for snowmobiling
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Heather L.

Perfect area between trails, gas, food and drinks close by!
Was a great weekend for sledding and family fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefania S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cozy UP stay,close to Pictured Rocks!
It was everything we’d hoped for. A rustic cabin, in the woods, close to pictured Rocks. We had such a wonderful stay! We are a family of 5 and brought my mother in law as well. The kids had a blast exploring outdoors. No other surrounding cabins were occupied so it was as quiet as we’d hoped. The house was a uper cozy with everything we needed. The house was stocked with anything you’d need to prepare food, even seasonings and condiments. Coffee supplied and having a percolator for our morning coffees was an absolute plus! All kitchen appliances are there. Dishwasher was a massive plus and having a washer and dryer helped this mom immensely! We tried to use the furnace but it’s really loud so we shut it off right away. But the oscillating heater was fabulous in the living area and also the fireplace up front. Kept the house super cozy the whole time. Beds are comfortable and we all slept great. We ate breakfast and dinner a couple times at the Bear Trap and it was delicious! Close and convenient. The general store was good too for basics. Ariana was a great host and answered so quickly when I had a question. Appreciate everything and we can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
We were well accommodated, stocked with all the supplies you need, and the cabin was as good as advertised. I would recommend this property to anyone who wants to stay close to pictured rocks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Customer Service
We enjoyed our stay at this cabin very much. It was clean and the kitchen was fully stocked! The host was also very responsive using the vrbo messaging feature.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom N.

Liked: Cleanliness
SXS Riding
We mostly just slept at the property. Great Location to trails
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian B., Cheboygan

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Everything you need, nothing you dont. Perfect cabin, perfect location, very chill.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to snowmobile out of
Plenty of space for trailer and 3 people to ride.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the nicest cabins and cleanest I have ever stayed at 10/10
This place was absolutely amazing! There was plenty of parking for our trucks and trailers, not to mention the fact you can walk out get on your sled and hit the trail heads right from there. The inside of the cabin was clean and well kept, we were very impressed and the communication with the host Ariana when we booked the property was top notch. We really couldn't have asked for a better host or better stay and experience. I would highly recommend anyone to give Ariana and North Shore Cabin Keepers a call if your looking for place to stay in the winter or the summer. We are already making plans for the next trip back yet this year please keep your fingers crossed for the snow to stay around. Thank you very much North Shore cabin Keepers and Staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness
An Excellent Experience!
My wife and I and our kids stayed here for about a week and it was fantastic. The location is great if you're doing any hikes/sightseeing around Pictured Rocks and the host was absolutely fantastic. They were always incredibly quick to get back to me and were very accommodating. The house was kid friendly and it had everything there that we needed. I am very thankful that we got to stay here and would highly recommend this spot for anyone else looking to enjoy themselves around the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Shiloh W.

Remote and cozy
Loved the wood tones, spacious enough for all that we needed. Much was already stocked/provided in the house. Only real concern is the flooring near the toilet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness
if you say sleeps 6 people u should have more than 2 outdoor
and should have enough chairs around table not just 3 .and instructions for the furnace that went on in the middle of the night,and had to figure out how to shut off. would not take an elderly person there the floor in kitchen is lifting up and tripped many times. the place needs some work, it wasn't bad but needs alot of work
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Chan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check the carbon monoxide detector
It was an awesome stay. The Pictured Rock is my favorite destination and this property is located at the perfect spot. Even though there seems like a serious structural damage to the house, still the house served my family just right. But there's one thing I should mention. One night, the heater kicked in and it was loud. It was louder than my alarm. Also, it smelled toxic. I mean toxic. I suspected serious mechanical issue. Possibly related to the structural damage of the house? There was a carbon monoxide detector but I found out that it was disabled. Check the CO detector or bring your own.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay easy access to everything you want to see
We really enjoyed the place. Comfortable, easy to get to pictured rocks, hiking, fishing, etc. and when you get back comfortable to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin in the woods!
It was a great cabin to use as our home base for all the great things to see up there. Place could use some repairs but was perfect for our trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2022
Thank you so much Katie!

10/10 Excellent

Jacob n.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT!!!
Was a great experience and the cabin was wonderful!! We will be coming back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Felipe J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Pictured Rocks
Great experience, we loved it! Very well equipped cabin and conveniently located near the national Lakeshore of Pictured Rocks. Very confortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Todd C.

Place is a dump!
The worst place we’ve ever stayed! Holes in the floor in front of toilet, kitchen floor was coming apart, side door had a 1/2” gap at the bottom for mice and cold air. The floor in the cabin is so slanted, the house could be on mystery hill! The furnace was so loud, and kicked on every 10 min, it was impossible to sleep. The place had more mouse traps than coffee cups. Driveway was not plowed, nobody shoveled entrance. No outside lights. A waste of money! Definitely will never stay here again. Zero stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Angela B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Wow, be aware of what you are renting.
The good: The property is in quiet location for great access to PRNL, there is a nice neighbor across the street, the shower is good with lots of hot water, there is a large comfy recliner in the living room to get lost in, the fridge is great, and the master bed is pretty comfy. The wifi was decent, I could make calls on the front porch. The not so good: The place is pretty old with some probable structural issues, the kitchen floor slopes (so do the countertops) quite significantly to one side - this caused my 75 yr old mom to almost take a fall during the night on her way to the bathroom. There were two pieces of laminate flooring that were sticking up in the kitchen area that caught toes and were trip hazards. The furnace is LOUD. This needs to be repeated - it is very LOUD! It clunks and clanks - we named it 'the creature'. To get sleep, we had to turn it off and use the portable electric fireplace to heat the living area. The filter in the grate was pretty gross and in need of replacing (lol, so was the furnace). There is a large hole in the wall behind the sliding door to the bathroom (which didn't provide a lot of sound privacy). The washer was great to have but didn't have any knobs to adjust temps/load size (a multi-tool came in handy). A towel was wrapped around the back of the toilet, and the walls were warped. Dirty pans. Lots of trim missing. One rooms 'wall' is a very poorly hanging folding closet door. The BAD: When we entered the house, plug-in air fresheners were overpowering and when we removed them, we smelled propane. There ended up being a leak in the stove fitting, however at our first report, the owner claimed there was no leak because the stove/furnace worked. This was simply not true as the property manager found out the next morning (they were 2 hours away). We had no where else we could go, it was late, so we opened the windows (which made the loud furnace kick on even more), shut the bedroom doors, and tried to sleep. The property manager came and (mostly) fixed the leak, we could still smell a tiny bit when coming back to the house after a day but it was manageable. Communication with the property manager was good and she did the best she could with the leak. I do think a professional needed to be called in. I wasn't expecting a martha stewart home, but with updates, this place could be so much better. Not sure about the structural issues though! Owner didn't care. Would NOT stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Dottie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location - maintenance needed
Booking and communication with the property was great before our stay. Cell phones/email are spotty up there so it was challenging after we arrived. The property manager also works at the local general store so I talked to her in person but that wasn't very productive. Exterior: Front screen door ripped off. Unsecured cellar. Container of Round Up by side door. Second outbuilding not secured and had empty beer cans strewn about. Random garden hose running from the crawlspace to the back of the property. Small grill that that was in rough shape. Cooked one meal on it before the propane ran out. Fire pit in the backyard but no chairs or outdoor furniture. Dining room: Electric fireplace that is not shown in pictures that works great. Only three dining chairs at the table. Bedrooms: No ceiling fans Beds, pillows and bedding were sufficiently comfortable. Front bedroom that has two beds appears to have a closet blocked by one of the beds but that is actually a room divider of sorts. Two separate accordion style doors pieced together. Worked fine but it is inconvenient to have kids sleeping on one side and parents trying to work or watch tv on the other side. Kitchen: Appliances appear brand new and work perfectly. Supply of pots/pans/utensils is very limited. The coffee pot does not have a timer. Structural: The center of the house seems to be sinking. New flooring in the common areas but it is not installed well in the kitchen. Section in front of the side door that is subfloor covered with a scrunched up bath towel. Side door catches on the flooring that is there unless you hold it down with your foot before you open it. Section in front of the dishwasher that sticks up and caught our toes a few times. The listing picture shows a crack in the wall beside the barn door but that is a full fledged hole when the door is shut. Bathroom: No privacy with barn door that gaps on the sides and has no lock. Brand new nice vanity but the right side drawers won't open because the door trim is in the way. Shower was dirty. I told the manager, blamed a new cleaning girl, never came to clean it. Air freshener and disinfecting wipes containers were empty. Walls and floors near toilet unbelievably warped from water damage. Every time toilet is flushed, water seeps out around the base. No check-out procedures given, did what we have in past rentals. Great location for hiking Pictured Rocks but wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Colin K.

Nice place
Nice place that’s not too far from attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura R., Montrose USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Just What We Were Looking For
This place was just what we were looking for. We wanted to stay out of town as close to Picture Rock National Lakeshore as we could. The place was clean and spacious. There was a grocery store conveniently located right down the street, along with an ice cream truck. We enjoyed our stay, and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R., McBain

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect location
Perfect location for the hiking we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for snowmobile trails
This is a great stay, very clean and comfortable, easy to get to and easy access to the snowmobile trails. The parking for trucks and trailers is very spacious. Doug, the host is very quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin near Pictured Rocks
We had a great stay at this cabin, small enough for 2, but big enough for a small group 4-5. Very close to the Pictured Rocks trails. It was very comfy and had everything we needed. In the pictures it looks like it’s located far away into the woods but it’s close to a main road and within other cabins/properties. Overall a very good option.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
A great cabin!
Would definitely stay here again! Clean and fully stocked with essential items. Very rustic yet comfortable. WiFi connected on the first day but was scanty for the most part and unavailable for most of our week.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the location
On a budget, good to cook our own meals. Made friends with a turkey hen. Just wanted to relax, and that we did. Only complaint No Outdoor Furniture!!!! Close to natural attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin
we came as a family for a birthday weekend away! We never been to Picture Rocks and it was beautiful! We were a little disappointed that there is no fire pit, but the cabin is fully equipped with a nice little kitchen and grill. Make sure you take a picture of the entrance code and instructions because internet comes and goes here. But with the nice cool weather and the electronics down we had family time. Enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth H.

Cute little place
The stay was okay. There was a little mouse running around the kitchen for entertainment. The space was clean and had a very cool fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Patrick H., Winamac, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and perfect for our needs
This cabin was exactly as described and it's located just a few minutes from the chapel lake trail head. It was clean and comfortable. We had an issue with the well pump while we were there and the owner and property manager responded quickly and took care of the problem as quickly as they could. We loved the quiet location and proximity to the trails in the area. The cabin is rustic, a little crooked from settling, but it was just fine for my sons and I to stay there for a few days while we hiked and kayaked around the area. The beds are clean and comfortable, the appliances are nice and newer, there are clean towels and there's a washer and dryer if you need them. The kitchen is fully furnished with everything for meal prep and dining. Overall, it was a great experience and I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris S., Mason, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little spot close to trials
Great little cabin for doing side by side or snowmobiling ... trails right out behind the the cabin .5 miles away ! Thanks Doug !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Heather N.

Rustic cabin
We stayed at this cabin for three nights. It’s an older, very rustic cabin that features up scale appliances. Towels were a bit of an issue because there was no washer or dryer. Owner was very easy to contact and responsive. The house is much smaller than the pictures made the it look. If you are looking to get off the grid, this area is great for that. This house has WiFi which if you need to respond to emails, is a great amenity. Phone calls are almost non-existent. There is literally no reception until you get to Munising.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Rich C., Flushing, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicely located Upper Michigan cottage.
Overall we had a nice stay. We were disappointed that the property was missing a washer and dryer. We packed believing that we’d be able to do laundry at the property. Had to drive 15 miles to laundry. Lost some vacation time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Simin B.

Away for a few days
Location is great. Property owner was very helpful. The general store close by is closed Sunday through Tuesday so no place to grab milk etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tucked into the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore!
A very comfortable, cozy, updated, no frills property. The communication with the property manager is top notch. Powerful WIFI signal in the middle of the national park lakeshore area. The location is in a small locale only miles from the national lakeshore landmarks such as Chapel Rock and Beach. Cabin has been updated and appliances are brand new. As an aside, the fresh, clean Upper Peninsula of MI well water out of your tap will blow your mind. It comes out so clear and cold from the tap that you will get brain freeze! LOL. We had an excellent weekend and I hope to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay at this unique UP cabin. Great clean place to stay at!
Great availability and access to property. Great communication with manager. Will be renting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring snowmobile trip
Close to trail and gas, clean and cozy. Furnace fan is loud but not that big of a deal. Easy in and out experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Corinne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We had an excellent snowmobile weekend staying at this cozy cabin. Exactly as described!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020