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Winter is fun in the U.P.!
Fall at Pond Island Lodge is beautiful...
Rainbow
Our Pond with Island in the middle.
Self check in.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8183.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Shingleton, MI
  • Place, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Pictured Rocks Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Munising Falls
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Down Stairs Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pond Island Lodge, ORV/ Snowmobile trail access from driveway

Rustic Log Cabin, Perfect location for Outdoor Activities, Snowmobiling, Hiking, Cross Country Skiing, ORV, Snowshoeing and Mountain Biking...

10% MILITARY DISCOUNT, for stays less than 7 days, price will be adjusted after booking

10% Repeat Guests, for stays less than 7 days, price will be adjusted after booking

Parking area for vehicles and trailers...

Direct access to Snowmobile and ORV trail (UP8) from property...

Private Pond on Property (Please do not swim)...

Self Check In by Smart Lock

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Frequently asked questions

Is Pond Island Lodge, ORV/ Snowmobile trail access from driveway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pond Island Lodge, ORV/ Snowmobile trail access from driveway?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pond Island Lodge, ORV/ Snowmobile trail access from driveway on 20 May 2026 start from AU$416, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Pond Island Lodge, ORV/ Snowmobile trail access from driveway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pond Island Lodge, ORV/ Snowmobile trail access from driveway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pond Island Lodge, ORV/ Snowmobile trail access from driveway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pond Island Lodge, ORV/ Snowmobile trail access from driveway located?

Situated in Shingleton, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Hiawatha National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Pictured Rocks Golf Club. Tannery Falls and Wetmore Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cori J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, very welcoming!! Great communicate with the host
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2026
Thank you for staying with us again, we love repeat guests. Glad you enjoyed the home, we try to make every stay memorable. Hope to see you next year…
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, hosts were available and made check in/out very easy, overall enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Thank you for the great review, you timed the fall colors perfect, hope to host your family again. Dennis and Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. House had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
Glad you enjoyed your trip, we try to think of everything to ensure guests trips are perfect. Hope to host your group again in future. Dennis and Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hank S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfectly clean well equipped home. The host makes every effort to meet satisfaction. Great trailer parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2026
Thank you for the review, my wife and I try to ensure every guests trip is perfect. We are happy you enjoyed yourselves and hope to see you again soon. Dennis and Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, well appointed, secluded & private cabin. Was very roomy and the master bedroom was huge. Would definately stay here again and will try to get in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2025
Steven, thank you for the awesome review and more importantly selecting our home for your stay. My wife and I love doing this so that people can enjoy our home. We love repeat customers so hope to see you in the future. We will be opening our second rental Sept 1st. Dennis and Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Great place!

Very clean, nice cabin. Will consider staying again in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Todd, thank you for the positive review and the great feedback. We appreciate our guests and know you have choices. We hope to host your next SXS trip to the area. Dennis and Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cori J.

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

Amazing place

Everything was as listed. We loved the place!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2025
Cori, thank you for the review, glad you enjoyed the home and hope to host you again soon. Dennis and Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Cozy get away

Serene location. Cozy decor. Kitchen well stocked with essentials.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2025
Jill, thank you for the positive review, glad you enjoyed your trip. Dennis and Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thomas l.

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

Sled trip

This location was great for our snowmobile trip, trail and accommodations where close .host was helpful when asked of anything.property was kept up and clean. We will be back next time to the area
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2025
Thomas, thank you for the review. We try and make our home perfect for all our guest on their UP adventures. Take care and hope to host you again soon. Dennis and Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles W.

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

Great place for a great vacation

Very, very clean home, sitting on beautiful property. Peaceful and quiet. Close to town and shopping. We all loved the snacks! Had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2024
Bev and Charles thank you for the review, my wife and I are happy that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the feedback and hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

UP Trip

Awesome clean property! Very accommodating with water and snacks!! Loved staying there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Cheryl and family were great guests, left house very clean and followed all house rules. Would love to host this family anytime in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

sherry k.

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

My daughters wedding

Cabin is just the right size fr a small family vacation! Hosts were amazing! My only complaint is that it didn’t have air conditioning n the main floor. Room air conditioning units upstairs…
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
We tried to make your stay as comfortable as possible, unfortunately the entire United States was under heat advisory during your weekend. Only 25% of the homes in the UP have A/C and we are one of them, hope you enjoyed rest of your time in the UP!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniel b.

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

Great spot

Great wifi , peaceful property near pictured rocks and munising. Good home base for a vacation . Host hooked us up with snacks and had great communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay, hope to host you again…
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

The perfect weekend getaway

10 out of 10. Communication throughout our booking was exceptional. The cabin was immaculate and charming. It’s perfectly located for all our adventuring. We cant wait to return!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2024
Matt, thank you for the awesome review. We try our best to make guest trips perfect. Thank you again and would enjoy hosting your next trip to the UP...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david d.

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

Best ever

This place was one of the best stays we’ve ever had! So grateful for having wonderful owners that were very communicative We will definitely be staying here again soon! Thanks for having us :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
David, thank you so much for the kind review. My wife and I try to make each guests stay the best it can be. We look forward to hosting you and Emma again soon!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

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

This is a beautiful piece of property!

We went to the Sand Beach Point for the day. A need to visit if you have time! Came back and relaxed. The visit was short but sweet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay and trip to Sand Point. My wife and I do this so families and friends can enjoy the UP to the fullest. Thank you for review and taking such good care of our home. Come back and stay with us anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dennis t.

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

treber trek 2024

clean , comfortable, quiet, great firepit,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2024
Dennis, glad you enjoyed your trip, fire pit is my granddaughters favorite also. Thanks for taking such good care of our home hope to see you again for your next adventure. Dennis and Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette A.

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

Our daughter’s destination wedding nearby.

Welcoming. We were very close to all the activities we needed to get to and still had a peaceful place to unwind. Especially loved the fire pit and the ripening blackberries we found. I can imagine how perfect the property is for winter fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Jeannette, thank you so much for the nice review. We do have quite the orchard of blackberries and glad you found them. Winter is a blast here with snowmobiling, come back and visit you won’t regret it. Dennis and Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

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

Excellent

If we are back on the UP we won’t miss the opportunity to stay at this lodge -
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Thank you so much for selecting our home for your vacation, we are happy that you and your family enjoyed themselves.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy W.

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

Secluded Oasis

Well kept property and private. Allowed us to enjoy nature to it's fullest!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Betsy, we are so glad you enjoyed your trip to the UP, we love hosting and hearing guests stories. Thank you again for choosing us and hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

zack M.

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

Snowmobile trip

The property was great. very clean. Very close to the trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2024
Zack, thank you for the review and we are so happy that your party enjoyed your sled trip to the UP. We hope to be able to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

UP snowmobile trip

Great quiet location. Property was really clean and spacious. My son and I went snowmobiling for the weekend and we will definitely be back here. The property is really close to the trails and restaurants. The host Dennis was great and really helpful with information about the area and made the trip great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2024
Nate, thank you for the review, glad you were able to get some ride time with your Son, that’s what it’s all about to us. We would be excited to host your trip to the UP again anytime, that’s why my wife and I do this, for our guests memories. Take care and hope to see you soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david d.

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

Honey moon

We had the best time together up in the UP, And we were able to spend our evenings at the house, which was just magical!! The stars up there are out of this world ! Thank you so much for hosting us once again, we absolutely look forward to coming back up in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2024
David, as always thank you for an awesome review and congratulations to both you and Emma. We were honored to host your honeymoon. Hope to see you both again. Dennis and Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Pond Island Lodge

The four of us thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We appreciated the personal touches such as snacks. The artwork was beautiful. The hosts were welcoming and quick to respond to any questions. We would love to return if we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2023
Donna, we are so happy that you enjoyed stay and our home. We put artwork in the home from local artist to not only support them but promote our area. We would love to host you and your family anytime. Dennis and Diane
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Family vacation to Pictured Rocks

This property was perfect for what we needed. A home away from home, just off the beaten path. Quiet and peaceful. It was a great “home base” for our Pictures Rocks adventures. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Megan, we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay, thank you for taking such good care of our home. We hope to see you again in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Dennis Soave

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My wife and I are retired Air Force, living our best lives in the UP. We help raise our granddaughter but still find time to enjoy the outdoors with our family.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful and peaceful property set on 13 acres with private pond (please do not swim).

What makes this property unique

OVR trails are accessible from the property. Restaurant and bar only 2 miles from the lodge. Grocery store only 2.5 miles from lodge.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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