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Unlace Your Boots Here!

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Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shower, towels
Exterior
Reviews
7.8

Good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Shingleton, MI
  • Popular LocationPictured Rocks National Lakeshore14 min drive
  • Popular LocationMunising Falls20 min drive
  • Popular LocationMiners Castle Point24 min drive
  • AirportMarquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)73 min drive

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About the area

Shingleton

In Shingleton .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Chapel Beach and Hiawatha National Forest. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Twelvemile Beach.

What's nearby

  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 14 min drive
  • Pictured Rocks Golf Club - 16 min drive
  • Munising Falls - 20 min drive
  • Miners Falls - 21 min drive
  • Miners Castle Point - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bear Trap Inn - 7 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.

Unlace Your Boots Here!

This cabin is located within the Pictured Rocks National Forest. With Grand Marais less than 30 minutes to your East and Munising 15 minutes to the West, the location could not be more ideal for the outdoor adventurer. Its location and atmosphere allow for a quiet evening in after a long day of adventures.

Woodland Retreat is walking distance from the Melstrand Union General Store where you can purchase gas, sandwhiches, ice cream (seasonally), pasties, and some of the best home baked goods you can find in the UP!

Whether your passion is hiking, fishing, ATVs, snowmobiles, photography, or just need the opportunity to de-stress surrounded by nature, we have the perfect place for you.

It seems silly to have to add this, but we feel it is necessary. If you do not like wildlife, this is not the ideal location for you. If you are looking for an upscale Lodge type atmosphere, we are not the cabin for you. If you do not believe in keeping your dog on a leash, we would rather you stayed elsewhere (the cabin is on a semi busy road and we like dogs a lot and would be devastated if you lost yours that way). The cabin is older, it is cleaned after every guest with great care, but it is older. Yes, we have Wi-Fi, but occasionally mother nature and the powers that be slow it down or disable it. We recently installed a smart tv so you and your family can stream Disney + or Netflix on rainy or snowy days. This is a cabin, in the middle of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, this large piece of property is shared with some geese, some parrots, a couple dogs, and their people. You will hear them. You may see them walking past occasionally. They will tell us how many people actually checked in and they do know how many guests you booked for. If you are looking to experience Pictured Rocks and the UP it is a great place to stay and we look forward to having you!

Property manager

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sledding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • 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 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets must be leashed outside of cabin.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Unlace Your Boots Here
Unlace Your Boots Here! Shingleton
Unlace Your Boots Here! Private vacation home
Unlace Your Boots Here! Private vacation home Shingleton

Unlace Your Boots Here! Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 23 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mary M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible experience!!
We did not stay. The easy chair is nasty. Worn, torn and dirty arms. The manager said it is antique. It is not, just plain old and needs to be in the garbage. The ottoman has a rather large hole in the material. There are bunk beds but no ladder to get to top bunk. Talked to manager and we were told cancellation had to be 12 days prior. We offered to pay for one night ( we had booked it for 3 night)but were told we would not get any refund. How are you to know 12 days in advance what it is really like. I feel like this is a gotcha. That is money right down the drain.. What a scam!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was great!
Everything was as advertised. W I was working in the area and this was the perfect home base.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Joni A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
OK stay
We thought the cabin was going to be more secluded. It sits close to a major road. One of the descriptions said something about it being a cabin and bugs, and don't stay if that bothers you. That didn't bother us, but I'm not sure when the last time they cleaned. There were cobwebs by the bunk beds, dead flys all over the floor, and mouse turds in the silverware tray!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Charles C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Uncharming
The place was just dirty. Wasps flying out of walls. Mouse poop everywhere, including silverware. Paid additional cleaning fee up front, and place was cleaner when we left. Mice running around while we were sitting inside. Windows dirty and locks broken. Check in Instructions read - Door unlocked, key on counter. Get there at check in time, door is locked, store is closed. Wait a couple minutes, then neighbor from store next door angrily yells key is on the top of the window frame?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Raylene D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic
From the pictures I expected it to be back in the woods, instead it was right on the road. The beds were comfortable and everything as pictured. I must have missed it in the description, but I didn't realize that there were no kitchen towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Melody M.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 Night Stay
Host was very prompt in replying to messages. Cabin was dark and stuffy, due to little air flow, but we enjoyed the small porch. Adequate cooking supplies to make meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael I.

Good as a sleep camp
The cabin is right by the street and the store . The store has fresh eggs and very yummy smoked fish . The location is good for day trips in different directions. There is nothing to sit outside . The cabin needs a little bit work and more cleaning.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Melstrand House rental
It was very clean, comfortable, and ideally located for our needs. I would recommend any one to use these facilities. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin stay
This was a dog friendly cabin to stay. It is a bit isolated, but the general store next door was great. Easy to clean and a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect snowmobile trip cabin
Awesome location and parking for snowmobiling and trailers. Coxy little cabin to rest and recover dur8ng our snowmobiling trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022