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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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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Munising

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 sledging and snowmobiling.
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Munising, MI

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

On-site 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?

Checkout 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 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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

Maggie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay! My family enjoyed it heavily, and my dogs absolutely loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Katherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! The house was so cute and the location was fantastic! The owners were also so kind and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Wonderful

The cabin was great, the area was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect house for my friends and I, close to town, the dirt road is not something we are use too, but the house was great and when we had a problem, it was resolved quickly, thank you for letting us enjoy your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin in a great location. The host went above and beyond with communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most relaxing time staying at Lake Effect Cabin. The house is very well maintained. It had everything we needed. The location of the house is picturesque. There are swans that live on the lake. They visited us in the morning. The host was attentive. Very quick to respond to questions. So happy to be able to bring our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

Jason S.

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

Excellent Cabin & Great Location

Very nice and clean cabin on a beautiful little lake. Included all of the amenities you need, and in a very a quiet setting.Three kayaks and a paddle boat on site made for a great afternoon of paddling around.At night the kids caught a bunch of catfish off of the dock.Firewood is available just down the road as well.About a 30 min drive to Munising/pictured rocks.Would definitely recommend this place for the value.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

Rebecca M.

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

fall color tour

very nice cabin in the perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee E.

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

Snowmobile trip

Very nice cabin and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

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

Linda D.

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

Great Visit!

Excellent place to stay during our snowmobile trip. Plenty of parking space for trailer & unloading of sleds. Beautiful Winter view of the lake & surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G., Topeka

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

Remote location but close to everything

Very relaxing they 3 kayaks plus a paddle boat enjoyed it very much I'd differently go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Hillary Ebbesen

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✨ Meet the Owners ✨
We’re Jason & Hillary Ebbesen

What started in early 2017 as a simple love for snowmobiling—and not being able to afford a second getaway property—turned into something we never could’ve imagined. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a shared vision, we set out to find a small cabin to enjoy in the winter and rent out in the summer… and now we laugh at the idea that we’d ever keep it just for ourselves.

We are in love with the Upper Peninsula and all it has to offer in every single season ❄️🌲☀️ From winter trails to summer nights under the stars, the UP holds a kind of magic we’re honored to share with others. We’ve been blessed enough to call the UP, home our entire lives.

Above all, we count our blessings daily and give all the glory to our Lord and personal Savior, Jesus Christ. 🤍

We’re passionate about creating a getaway for you and yours—one that becomes part of your story and leaves you with memories that last a lifetime.

Because experiences are what make a lifetime extraordinary.

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