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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Shingleton, MI

Chapel Rock
165 min walk
Chapel Beach
166 min walk
Hiawatha National Forest
23 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

Your map app will direct you to the Melstrand Union General Store, when you arrive at the store there is a wooden fence on the east side of the building. Past that there is a tan cabin by the road with a small porch. This is your cabin. Please reach out to Ariana if you are having difficulty locating the cabin.

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!

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Section Thirtysix Lake. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.

The vacation home offers a kitchen, a Smart TV, and a refrigerator
Free WiFi
14 minutes by car from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and 8 minutes from Buck Lake

Property manager

Ariana

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Firepit

Laundry

Near a 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
Hunting nearby
Casino nearby
Sledging nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Fishing nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Hiking nearby
Golf nearby
Power boating 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 that 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

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Unlace Your Boots Here! Private vacation home

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Unlace Your Boots Here! Reviews

7.8

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Holly W.

11 Oct 2024

Nice Location - Needs a few upgrades

This could be the best little cabin. But needs some updating and a deep clean. The coffee pot leaks out the bottom and the vacuum smelled like dog. They have fold out couches, cool but need some refurb, Not comfortable. Very dark many light fixtures were missing bulbs or burned out. The bunk beds need vacuuming under the mattresses. If the place were cleaned & fixed up. We’d stay again. Otherwise there are other choices out there same price & much nicer.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

Mary M.

18 Jul 2022

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

6/10 Okay

Michael I.

9 Jul 2022

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.

20 Jun 2022

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.

17 Jun 2022

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.

9 Jan 2022

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

Melody M.

1 Jul 2021

Great Stay

It’s very basic, if you are looking for 5 star accommodations, this is not for you. I would def recommend to anyone looking to stay in Munising who is used to stay in cabins like this. Very close to downtown Munising, pictured rock tours, casino, and restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

8 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple Cabin, can’t go wrong

This is a simple cabin, perfect for a “home base” while you go out and explore Pictured Rocks. We read the reviews and since we were a large group we brought our own bath towels, extra kitchen towel rolls, extra toilet paper, extra trash bags, extra plates cups and cutlery etc. If you’re just a group of three or less you’d be fine with what is provided without bringing your own things. It’s a beautiful peaceful setting, and convenient that the store is right next door! Be prepared though, because there is no AC unit, but it was ok because all the windows have screens so we just kept them open and enjoyed the fresh air.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Amy L.

2 Jun 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Find a nicer place!

This experience probably wouldn't have been so bad had the owner actually responded to my emails before we came, I planned this 2 months in advance and it would have been nice if I had some kind of communication but there was none. They tell you pets are welcomed but don't tell you til you get there that they need to be crated while indoors (I would never do that to my 10 yr old dog, she would think she did something wrong) and literally before we were leaving some lady (said she was the neighbor) came over yelling at my friend about the dogs, she was so rude. Not once was I ever contacted by the owner til she slapped a $200 fee onto my bill. She claimed our well behaved and potty trained dogs peed on the floor which was absolutely not true... then said that she had to take the bedding to the laundry mat... shouldn't you do that every time a guest stays there. Good to know you don't wash your bedding and you might want to hire a new cleaning lady cause the place was pretty dirty when we got there. I would never recommend this place to anyone. If I could give it 0 stars I would.

10/10 Excellent

thomas l.

23 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Snowmobile

Great place to stay. Dawn is the best.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Timothy N., Chicago

9 Feb 2021

Snowmobile

Perfect location

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Tim P.

31 Dec 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Over rated

Was no where near the amount of snow we were told and when we came up to snowmobile thats tough we had to wait for more snow to ride. Store is closed 4 out of 7 days and gas when you can get it they charge 2 more a gallon than what you can get it for down the road. We will not stay here again and will diffently Not be stopping here for anything when in the area. They double the price of everything they sell that you can get at any gas station. With everything going on with the covid pandemic we tried to help out the local small business and they seem to be taking advantage of people needing supplies. I understand trying to make a living but there prices are totally outrageous. Go to the next town!! Singleton and Seney both with in 20 miles and have normal prices. They get double a night for this place and fox River hotel in seney is half the price and much cleaner!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020