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Year-Round Cabin Rental ~ Gorgeous Lakefront Property Nestled In The Woods

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Nestled in the heart of Hiawatha National Forest, this cabin offers a serene retreat. Enjoy endless activities like kayaking, paddle boating, bird watching or relax by the bonfire pit under starry skies. With a fully stocked kitchen and comfortable beds for 8 people to sleep comfortably.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Year-Round Cabin Rental ~ Gorgeous Lakefront Property Nestled In The Woods

Welcome to Lake Effect Lodge! This property is the ideal setting for a relaxing weekend away from it all. Whether you’re seeking adventure or total tranquility, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy your stay. Spend your days kayaking or paddle boating on the lake, bird watching, fishing, biking, hiking, ATVing, or snowmobiling. As evening falls, gather around a lakeside bonfire and lose yourself in the expansive, star-filled night sky.

Nestled in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest, the cabin offers a perfectly central location for exploring the surrounding area. Enjoy scenic hikes on all-terrain trails, charming historic downtowns, waterfalls, and breathtaking views at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Munising—just 20 minutes away. For a change of pace, the vibrant city of Marquette is an easy 40-minute drive, offering shopping, dining, and nightlife.

Discover everything that makes Michigan’s Upper Peninsula so incredible in every season. From vibrant fall color tours to winter snowmobiling, ATV trails right out the front door, and summer kayak tours and rentals—this area truly has it all.

The cabin is well-suited for couples, families, and friends. Inside, you’ll find a fully stocked kitchen with cookware, utensils, serving dishes, glassware, stove, oven, coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, and ample space to prepare meals together. The cabin is fully furnished and includes electricity, heat, running water, and a full bathroom with a walk-in shower. With four beds, the space comfortably sleeps up to eight guests. All bedding and bath linens are provided for your convenience.

The outdoor space is just as inviting, featuring a large deck, charcoal grill, lakeside bonfire pit, and expansive front and back yards—perfect for yard games and outdoor fun. We are dog friendly and located on dirt roads, adding to the authentic Up North cabin experience.

Come experience the peace, beauty, and adventure of the Upper Peninsula—your perfect escape awaits.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Year-round Rental Gorgeous Lakefront Property Nestled Woods
Year-round Rental Gorgeous Lakefront Property Nestled Woods

About the neighborhood

Located in Munising, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Valley Spur and Eagle Falls Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hiawatha National Forest and Doe Lake. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling. Visit our Munising travel guide
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MI, Munising

What's nearby

  • Ready Lake
    14 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Doe Lake
    18 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Valley Spur
    21 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Mirror Lake
    22 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Hovey Lake
    22 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    70 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Milkweed Inn
    31 min drive
  • Buckhorn Resort
    25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Year-Round Cabin Rental ~ Gorgeous Lakefront Property Nestled In The Woods pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Year-Round Cabin Rental ~ Gorgeous Lakefront Property Nestled In The Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Year-Round Cabin Rental ~ Gorgeous Lakefront Property Nestled In The Woods?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Year-Round Cabin Rental ~ Gorgeous Lakefront Property Nestled In The Woods located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Hiawatha National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Doe Lake and Mirror Lake. Mino-kwe Ponds and Island Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Year-Round Cabin Rental ~ Gorgeous Lakefront Property Nestled In The Woods Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 178 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Perfect for the family!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Enjoyed the lake, kayaks, and views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin in picturesque setting. So happy that we were able to bring our dogs. No one wanted to go home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as listed. It is a cozy cabin, away from everything. Just peace and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Cute cabin on a small private lake. Pretty remote with dirt roads to get to the property. Close enough to what we wanted to do (Pictured Lakeshore) while being out of town. Clean and had most of what we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All Pictured Rocks could offer and a beautiful place to stay

Your on a lake, it can sleep 8 - all Queen beds, we had 4 people so we all got our own bed. Lake view is beautiful, cabin is comfortable. It has one bathroom and is 20 min from the closest paved road but we would stay there again. Very peaceful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin

We stayed here for our snowmobile trip. Great cabin for all the guys. Close to the Buckhorn and gas there. It had all the amenities we needed for cooking and cleaning up. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and Comfortable Cabin with an Amazing View

This was our second time visiting Munising and staying in this cabin. We love everything about it and the view is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin

This was a perfect little cabin. The loft bedroom was good for kids to play while adults visited in the living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Pleased

It was a very clean and nice property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georganna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Hideaway

Wonderful cabin in the woods. Very clean and modern. This place has it all..even three swans on the lake. Spacious and charming. Extremely quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly

We had a very nice stay at this beautiful cabin. Kitchen was well equipped with dishes, etc. All rooms were clean. The pedal boat and kayaks were awesome to have available. I might suggest a window AC unit for the upstairs bedroom. Even with fans, it was really hot and uncomfortable sleeping. In cooler months it probably doesn’t matter. This is located waaaaay back in the woods, and 30 minutes from Munising. So, don’t forget anything, because it’s too far to grab anything quickly. The upside is it’s peaceful, serene, and really beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin stay

We enjoyed our stay the cabin which had everything we needed. Kitchen was very well stocked. The cabin is not only beautiful but comfortable inside and out. Great deck for eating our meals and enjoying the view of the lake. We also enjoyed the paddle boat! Enjoyed the little town of Munising and the stunning Lake Superior beach! Thank You!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Comfortable

Enjoyed each moment of the comfortable cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terence M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Unwinding

Short stay of 4 days to unwind and do a little sightseeing in the area. The Cabin is well kept and is located on a peaceful small lake. Easy access to hiking areas. It was just my wife and myself, but plenty of room for kids/ grandkids. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful cabin and a very peaceful Lake. There is about 5 mi of unpaved road to get there. The GPS worked pretty well but the owners were even better at letting us know how to find it. We ended up getting there after dark and did not have trouble. It's a little hard on your car to drive on the unpaved roads but it was worth it. You should also know that adds about 15 minutes to your time to get anywhere. The cabin itself is absolutely beautiful. Lots of room. There is no air conditioning and that makes sense for the upper peninsula but it has been hotter lately and the upstairs loft gets a little warm. They do provide extra fans and have ceiling fans so that makes it comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKinley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Quiet

We really enjoyed our stay on here. The cabin was very comfortable and had many of the amenities for a nice stay. The view of the lake is gorgeous. We are familiar with the neighborhood as my parents live right down the road from this cabin so finding it was not difficult for us. However I would reach out to the host before you lose phone service to get very detailed instructions to the cabin itself as it would be somewhat difficult for anybody who does not know the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin on the lake

We had a wonderful getaway while staying at this cabin. It was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the campfire by the lake, kayaking, and using the paddle boat. It was in a remote area but still convenient for day trips to Munising and Marquette.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra M., Saugatuck, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Quiet Vacation

The property is beautiful, quiet and serene. The cabin is nicely appointed. Beds were great. We enjoyed our week exploring Munising, Au Train, Marquette, Big Bay and Grand Marais. Would definitely stay again. Directions were spot on. Many thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin

Excellent place! We loved it. The Internet was not working, the owner did offer to have it fixed while we were there, but we spent all our free time hiking so opted to leave it alone. We did find a box of DVDs so we did have entertainment in the evening despite not having Internet! Beautiful views, highly recommend to anyone wanting a nice secluded getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location & house

Really enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone looking to get away. Fall was beautiful time to go. House was well appointed and very comfortable- we enjoyed the fire pit and appreciated the availability of the wood they made available on location for a reasonable price. I would recommend brining your own fry pans as the ones available were very worn but all other kitchen supplies were provided and in good working condition. Communication with home owner was very good when I was up there, she answered several questions I had within minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate R., Ravena, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin!

House was very clean and tastefully decorated with comfy beds! We enjoyed the kayaks and paddleboat as well as the beautiful view off the deck. Perfect place to see the stars at night. It is a drive along a lot of dirt roads to get there so be prepared to stock up before getting to the house, it did not have basics like salt, pepper or matches there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall getaway

Weather didn’t cooperate so we didn’t get to enjoy the deck or take the boats out. Cabin was great, very relaxing to sit and look out at the lake. Very clean and comfortable. Kitchen had everything we needed. Would definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity

We loved the serenity of the location, especially using the kayaks and paddle boat on the lake, and having a fire in the fire pit. It was well positioned for our day trips to Marquette and Pictured Rocks, and well appointed for our stay. Only complaints were the weakness of the wifi and a majority of the power outlets not working, plus very low mobile phone signal in the area, which created challenges with finalizing sightseeing plans and catching up on work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Remote Location

I loved this house with the beautiful lake right out the back. We kayaked and fished and enjoyed seeing a loon, swans, and geese. Bring your bug spray because the mosquitoes and flies are serious in the summer. My only complaint was that it was located farther from Munising than I thought and there were some roads that were super sandy & rutted (and very wet the day it rained a ton) that I was glad we had 4-wheel drive vehicle. Otherwise this home is clean, modern, and gorgeous for a family to stay in!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024