We chose to stay here because of it's central location to Mackinac Island, Sault Ste. Marie, and the Pictured Rocks. It was our first time in the UP, and we wanted to hit some of the major "attractions". This cottage was the perfect home base for our week. It felt a bit like you were camping, but with the more modern amenities that make constant day trips a bit easier. We explored somewhere new each day, and really looked forward to heading back to the cottage for dinner, a campfire, s'mores and the relaxing lake view. The night sky left us all speechless. We loved kayaking the Tahquamenon River and hiking all over the place. The cottage itself had all the basic necessities and felt very homey. By the end of our stay, we didn't want to head back home. If you have food allergies or special dietary needs, I'd plan on bringing most of your groceries with you. The local stores may leave you a bit uninspired. We will definitely be staying here again!