SECLUDED! LAKE FRONT! Just 14 miles to PICTURED ROCKS LAKESHORE, Covered Deck
- cabin
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 3 nights
Secluded lakefront cabin, 2 bedroom, one bath, 10 x 32 covered deck
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Queen size sleeper sofa located in the living room. Sheet sets and blankets provided for the sleeper sofa are located in bedroom #2 in a marked storage bin. There is a memory foam mattress topper available for the sofa, which is located under the bed in bedroom #1. There are personal fans in each bedroom. FYI - you are unable to fold up the couch while the topper is on the mattress.
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Heater
- Washer & Dryer
- Internet
- Parking
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1Toilet, shower
- Washer, Dryer units. Towels, washcloths, hair dryer, toilet tissue provided, personal hygiene samples located under the vanity sink and bottom vanity drawer.
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kitBottom drawer of bathroom vanity
- Smoke detectorwired in to ceiling
- Fire extinguisheron wall in bathroom next to the dryer
- Exterior lighting
- Carbon-monoxide detectorceiling
Location Type
- RuralThe Rat Shack Cabin is down a two track off a main road. The cabin is nestled in the pines of the Hiawatha National Forest. Come enjoy the peace and quiet.
- WaterfrontThe Rat Shack Cabin is just feet from the water. There are stairs that lead down the hill to the dock. All kayaks and the canoe are located down by the water edge.
- LakeSixteen Mile Lake
- Lake ViewRelax on the covered deck and enjoy the lake view. Or get up close and soak up the sun on the dock.
- Water ViewNothing but woods, water and nature. Be on the lookout for the beaver that frequent the damn adjacent to the cabin. Or the eagle that likes to sit in the trees across the lake. Enjoy the ducks!
General
- TelephoneLandline for local calling or emergency purposes
- HeatingElectric baseboard heat
- Linens ProvidedSheet sets, pillows and blankets
- Washing Machineyes
- Clothes Dryeryes
- ParkingUpper level parking great for trailers, lower level parking near cabin for personal vehicles. FYI -If you do not have AWD you may want to park at the upper level. The hill to the cabin is steep/gravel
- Internetyes, unlimited
- Towels Providedyes
- Wireless InternetUnlimited
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomQueen sofa sleeper with memory foam topper available for use
Kitchen
- Refrigeratoryes, ice cube trays in freezer
- StoveElectric There is an electric griddle and a crock pot available as well
- OvenElectric
- MicrowaveBuilt-in
- Grill
- Coffee Makerauto drip coffee maker including coffee filters, creamer and sugar packets.
- Toaster2 slice toaster plus a toaster oven
- Blender
- Pantry ItemsPaper towel, tin foil, plastic wrap, spices
- Dishes & Utensilsservice for 12
- KitchenFully stocked - tap water is safe to drink and ice cubes in freezer are safe to use.
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 6 people
- Dining Room
- Dining Area
- DiningTable seats 6 people. A portable booster seat is available and located in the laundry area. There is also a bar and 6 bar stools on the covered deck available for your eating pleasure.
Entertainment
- Television40" wall mount with swivel
- DVD PlayerRoku/Netflix Subscription
- BooksBooks, local attraction information booklets available
- GamesBoard games, cornholer boards, checker board table on the deck, lawn jarts
- Games for Kids
- Music LibraryBluetooth speaker, Pandora
- Video LibraryDVD's for all ages
Outside
- Lawn/GardenShaded side yard with picnic table, cornhole boards and a charcoal grill.
- Kayak/Canoe2 tandem, 2 singles with paddles. 1 canoe with paddles. Adult life jackets provided. Please bring any youth life jackets you may require.
- Beach Towels
- Porch/Veranda32' covered deck over looking the lake. Plenty of outdoor furniture, eating area for 6, gas grill and checker board table are at your disposal
- Deck/PatioThis covered 10 x 32 deck, overlooks Sixteen Mile Lake. Kick back and relax in the cozy patio furniture or enjoy a freshly grilled meal while sitting at the bar/stools provided. Enjoy the wildlife!
- Outdoor Furniture
- Fire pitFirewood included. Hot dog sticks, hobo pie irons and grill basket included for use.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible Local driving distances from the Rat Shack Cabin Munising, Michigan - 9.4 miles Valley Spur 4.4 miles Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Sand Beach - 14 miles Wagner Falls - 8 miles There are several waterfalls to visit surrounding the Munising area Kewadin Casino - 14 miles located in Christmas, Michigan. Stop in for the Friday fish fry at Foggy's Pub while you are in the area. Pictured Rocks Golf Course - 13 miles Munising Hospital - 11 miles Mama Cows Ice Cream -11 miles AuTrain Falls 8.1 miles, A MUST ATTENTION! Once you cross the bridge, cell service is intermittent. Please consider downloading driving instructions prior to crossing the Mackinaw bridge. Should you need to contact me prior to your arrival, please do so in one of the many little towns you pass through. Your last chance will be the M-28/94 west exchange, near Munising. OVERNIGHT GUESTS ARE NOT ALLOWED!
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Notes
- There is a fully stocked kitchen for all of your cooking needs. Dishes,glasses, silverware, pots & pans, bake ware, storage containers, coffee maker, toaster, toaster oven, hot air popper, hand mixer, microwave, electric cooking stove, refrigerator. Paper towel and kitchen linens included. For your entertainment options, there is a 40" TV, DVD player, WiFi, Roku/Netflix subscription, a DVD collection, board games and cornholer boards. We have 2 tandem kayaks, 2 single kayaks and a canoe, with paddles. Adult life jackets provided. Please bring any youth jackets you may require. There is a gas grill and eating area on the covered deck along with plenty of cozy outdoor furniture. Gas bottle refills are included. Fire pit with benches, skewers for over the fire cooking and a picnic table. All campfire wood is included during your stay. Cabin has a large ceiling fan and electric baseboard heat thru out. A landline is available for local calls or emergency purposes. Charcoal grill available.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No events - Fireworks in the forest is highly discouraged. Fireworks in the forest is highly discouraged.
No smoking
Max guests: 6 (sleeps up to 4 adults) - 4 adult max unless approved by owner4 adult max unless approved by owner
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
- CHECK IN/CHECK OUT times are set to ensure ample time to clean between guests. Please adhere to these times unless you have prior approval from owner.
- No campers/tents allowed Strict occupancy rule enforced. Our cabin is equipped for 6 guests. 4 adults max unless approved by owner. Pup tent is fine.
- DO NOT jump, wrestle or horseplay on beds. Mattresses/box springs inspected after each guests departure. Damage to said items will forfeit deposit.
Cleaning practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Map
Owner
Cindy Koski
- Languages:
- english
About Cindy Koski
We are a retired couple that love the seclusion and solitude of Michigan`s Upper Peninsula. Our home is within close proximity from The Rat Shack Cabin. Close enough to attend to any needs or issues that may arise during your stay but distant enough to ensure your privacy. We are animal lovers and have 2 Belgium Tervurens, Wolf (black male)and Bella (mahogany female). We do not winter in the U.P., we head south to Hillsdale County.
Cindy Koski purchased this cabin in 2016
Why Cindy Koski chose Munising
Why this property? We would always walk the property and comment on how beautiful the land was. All except that old cabin. When it came up for sale, we pondered back and forth if the cabin could be saved. We thought, lets give it go. The original cabin sat on log stilts, so the first hurdle was getting it on a foundation. Mission accomplished (holding our breath, fingers crossed!) in the fall of 2016. After two long years of determination, The Rat Shack Cabin is complete!
What makes this cabin unique
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Enjoy the seclusion and solitude, while still being just minutes away from town. At the cabin, sit back on the deck and enjoy the breathtaking views, sunsets and wildlife.Take a kayak out on the lake, located just feet from your door or fish right off the dock. Enjoy a nice bonfire with our provided wood. Jump on your 4 wheeler and hit the trails right from your door (trail map provided). While in town, visit some of the many gift shops, take a Pictured Rocks boat tour, hit the beach, enjoy wine tasting or indulge in one of the many restaurants in town. Take a leisurely walk to one of the many waterfalls in the area. Visit Kewadin Casino in Christmas or the Ojibwa Casino in Marquette. Visit one or both of the local golf courses.