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Quiet year round lake home, swimming/fishing, near Pictured Rocks, trail access

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Combined shower/tub, towels, soap, shampoo
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Map
Shingleton, MI
  • Popular Location12-Mile Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationTwelvemile Beach20 min drive
  • Popular LocationPictured Rocks National Lakeshore29 min drive
  • AirportMarquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)86 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6
Bedroom 1
    1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Common area
    1 sleep sofa/futon
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo

Room options

About the area

Shingleton

On the beach.Stay at this Shingleton cottage and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of 12-Mile Beach and Twelvemile Beach. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Chapel Beach are also within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • 12-Mile Beach - 10 min drive
  • Twelvemile Beach - 20 min drive
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 29 min drive
  • Log Slide Scenic Overlook - 32 min drive
  • Munising Falls - 37 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Quiet year round lake home, swimming/fishing, near Pictured Rocks, trail access

Our home away from home is a spacious, 1700 square foot, fully furnished get away in the beautiful upper peninsula of Michigan. We are located on scenic H-58 roughly halfway between Munising and Grand Marais, and are just minutes from the Pictured Rocks National lake shore where you will find numerous hiking trails, waterfalls, and Lake Superior beaches to explore. Additionally, we are less than a mile from a network of trail systems that allow you to go in all 4 directions. Whether you're a snowmobiler, or ride side by sides/ATV's, you have endless options for exploration right from home base, with plenty of parking available for large trailers.

If you want a break from the sight seeing, enjoy an afternoon or evening sitting lakeside at the house. We offer over 300 feet of frontage along the north side of Nevins Lake, that includes a sandy beach area/fishing dock. This 276-acre lake has no public access, allowing for a quiet and peaceful experience. It's not uncommon for a whole summer day to pass without seeing any motorized watercraft, which creates opportunities to observe wildlife such as loons, eagles, and beavers in their natural environment. Nevins Lake is great for fishing/swimming, or paddling/exploring, and provides a wonderful opportunity to escape and unwind. While there's no public access, small boats on trailers can be backed down to the water and launched from our beach area (A vehicle with 4-wheel drive is recommended). We provide 4 Kayaks, a canoe, a paddle boat, and a row boat that are included with your rental as well.
In the evening, unwind around a bon-fire (firewood included!). Roast brats or smores while listening to the beautiful calls of loons ushering in a night sky that only the remote UP can offer.

The cabin itself has all the amenities that allow for a comfortable/contemporary stay in a remote location. Ideal for couples, families, or groups of friends, it comfortably sleeps 4-6 adults. The house includes a fully stocked kitchen with all the items you’ll need to prepare and serve a home cooked meal. There is reliable high speed internet, as well as Satellite TV.

A short 25-minute drive West from Nevins Lake will bring you to the amazing town of Munising; the same distance in the opposite direction will bring you to Grand Marais. Nestled between these 2 towns along H-58 are dozens of points of interest, including Lake Superior beaches, hiking trails, and waterfalls.

Here are a few resources to help plan your itinerary-
- 17 amazing waterfalls- https://www.munising.org/attractions/waterfalls/
- Pictured rocks hiking trails- https://www.munising.org/recreation/hiking/
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore- https://www.munising.org/pictured-rocks/
- Lake Superior beaches- https://www.munising.org/recreation/beaches/

Every season has countless unique and exciting experiences to be had.
Summertime is a given, and there are plenty of reasons why. However, the best kept secrets are in the "off months" when the crowds dissipate. Many consider September/October to be the best months to visit the UP. Fall colors are unrivaled in the Hiawatha national forest areas, and paint the landscape on the elevated shores of Nevins Lake.

We look forward to being your host and helping to make your UP experience great no matter the season!

*****IMPORTANT NOTE**** Due to the remote location, trash service is not provided and guests are asked to take their trash with them. Many renters choose to dispose smaller amounts on their day trips throughout the stay. Otherwise, there are 2 good options while heading home as well. Going West towards Munising, there is Wood Island Waste Management that accepts bagged trash. If you are heading East, Seney has a gas Station/convenience store called Maters Stop & Go. They charge a couple dollars a bag to dispose in their dumpster. We apologize in advance for this inconvenience, and appreciate your understanding.

Property manager

Jill

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: House trained, must be crated while left alone

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Property is also known as

Nook on Nevins
Nook on Nevins Lake

Quiet year round lake home, swimming/fishing, near Pictured Rocks, trail access Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 43 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Len Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobile vacation
Great house beautiful property. One of the best locations you will find for snowmobile riding trail is right down the street gas is close. Hope to come back for many more years
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobile weekend
This was a great location for a weekend snowmobile trip with the guys. There was plenty of room for four grown men to sleep comfortably, with beds to spare. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nevins Lake Cabin - Peaceful Getaway
The cabin and its location were both great and made for a perfect stay for couples, or would be a great place to bring your family. The property was very conveniently located to many great attractions, yet very quiet and peaceful at night. The owners were great to deal with, provided good insight on things to do and see, and made for a very nice stay. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Abby S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin time
We loved staying here, the environment and lake were perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

christie b., Nashville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Lakefront Family Vacation
We enjoyed a relaxing, multigenerational family vacation at this home on Lake Nevins. The property is relatively flat which allowed the older people in our group to easily access the dock. The owners were great to work with and responded quickly to all our questions prior to and during the week long trip. Nick and Jill demonstrated a lot of flexibility for our larger group so that we could all stay on the property together. They were great hosts!! We brought in a fishing boat, but equally enjoyed fishing off of the dock. We cooked most meals at the cabin and spent the evenings enjoying the fire. The house was sufficiently stocked for our needs, with plenty of kitchen tools and bath towels. The only thing to make note of for planning is that there is no trash pickup (due to remote location) and, every day, we had to go and find places to drop off the trash we generated (we had a large group). We often paid about $4-$5 per trash bag. If you need to buy provisions for your stay, the nearest full grocery store is about 35 minutes away, but you can buy ice and beverages within 15-20 minutes. There are plenty of sites and activities in the area, which kept us entertained throughout the week. I recommend this property for a relaxing vacation in the Upper Peninsula!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Crystal H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, but needs some work
This was a great private location. The lake was perfect and the kayaks, paddle boat and canoe available were used by our family often! The house have plenty of beds, a full kitchen and met our basic needs. Also, the communication with the owner was great and I knew I could contact them at anytime. Now what wasn’t great……there were several things that would have been much nicer with a little effort. For example, there were tall weeds all over that needed to be trimmed or sprayed, there were several loose patio blocks on the top level that my 6 year old actually fell because of, one of the patio chairs was held together with zip ties, etc. The worst part was my 6 year old was so excited to sleep in the loft, but after climbing up there, we found one corner of the room covered in mouse (or some other small rodent) poop. It clearly hasn’t been vacuumed in awhile. Also, there were ants everywhere, although bugs like that have to be expected to an extent. Lastly, having to haul your own garbage to the dump was extremely inconvenient. Surely, the cleaning staff or owners can build that into their pricing and take care of it. Overall, the area was beautiful, and we really enjoyed exploring, kayaking, etc. however, we will not be using this property again if we ever return. While it met our basic needs, I expected a lot more effort for the amount of money we were charged
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C., Grand Blanc

Liked: Cleanliness
UP Getaway
Great lakeside cabin. Loved how clean and well stocked the cabin was and the size. Great Wi-Fi. Perfect location for solitude, nearby hiking trails we wanted to go on, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and rock hunting in Grand Marais. Loved the kayaks, canoe, and paddle boat available on the property for going out on the peaceful lake, and the firepit with firewood. Did find a mouse inside on the first day but we were able to scare it off and never saw it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great place to stay if visiting pictured rocks. House is SUPER cool with every amenity you could want in the U.P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie M., Elsie, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm family getaway
We rented this spot as a family getaway for a deserving employee. The property was perfect for her little family and they had a great time swimming, fishing, seeing the sites. The owners were helpful and informative. All around positive experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location and amenities, horrible mosquitos
The property is perfectly located between Munising and Grand Marais. Adventures to be had hiking trails, going to waterfalls, visiting beaches and seeing a lighthouse. Good local restaurant choices at both "cities", but we far preferred Munising. The kayaks and canoe at the cabin and the lake provided entertainment without having to drive anywhere. Great to unplug the devices and reconnect as a family. The cabin was well stocked with everything we needed and the owners had excellent communication. The only downside was the mosquitos! We expected bugs and such while out and about, but when we came back to the cabin, we anticipated being able to shut them out. Somehow they kept getting in, which made sleeping and relaxing at the cabin very difficult. My husband killed 23 mosquitos in less than an hour one morning while eating breakfast in the recliners by the back door overlooking the lake. Would definitely visit here again, but not in the summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023