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Hickey Creek Retreat Secluded Log Home - 7 miles from Pictured Rocks Lake shore

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Private kitchen
Interior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Shingleton, MI
  • Place, Seney National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Island
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Living Room 2

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Hickey Creek Retreat Secluded Log Home - 7 miles from Pictured Rocks Lake shore

Large 5 Bedroom Log Home in a secluded wooded area, Which includes a bar and game room . Close to snowmobile and ATV trails. Heated garage perfect for snowmobilers. Large deck for stargazing. Stay with us.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please strip the beds used and put dirty bedding down in laundry room. Along with used towels. Start a load of towels or bedding. Thank you The Elvetici’s
Check out is 10am make sure all dirty dishes are either in dishwasher or put away.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3509523vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Shingleton

Shingleton is home to this holiday home. Eagle Falls Adventure Golf and Pictured Rocks Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Lake Superior. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Shingleton, MI

What's nearby

  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 10 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Grand Island - 11 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 12 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Munising Falls - 13 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Pictured Rocks Golf Club - 14 min drive - 21.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tanglewood Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bear Trap Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rockhound Rolling Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boot Lake Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bear Trap - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hickey Creek Retreat Secluded Log Home - 7 miles from Pictured Rocks Lake shore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hickey Creek Retreat Secluded Log Home - 7 miles from Pictured Rocks Lake shore?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hickey Creek Retreat Secluded Log Home - 7 miles from Pictured Rocks Lake shore?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hickey Creek Retreat Secluded Log Home - 7 miles from Pictured Rocks Lake shore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hickey Creek Retreat Secluded Log Home - 7 miles from Pictured Rocks Lake shore located?

Situated in Shingleton, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hiawatha National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Wetmore Lake. Seney National Wildlife Refuge and Swede Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John and Wendy are great host! We go up for one week per year to snowmobile and this is our top place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room; lots of fun. A group of retirees reminiscing and enjoying the beauty of "God's Country."
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Hickey Creek was a very nice location for our family trip. The kids really enjoyed the game room in the basement. The steps inside the home were very steep for my dad.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicki N.

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

Best Rental

This house was perfect! Fits our families and kids with plenty of space for everyone. Owner was extremely kind and helpful. I would recommend hickory creek to anyone staying in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2025
Nikki and her crew were Awesome, they had a Good time, and we Hope to see them again in the future. Thank you for the review Nikki, We Appreciate it😊👍
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori H.

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

Great spot for a family reunion

This location is a good spot for a large group visiting the area. We had a good time playing corn hole in back and playing pool, etc.,.in the basement. Very peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

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

Sled Club trip 2024

The property was clean and beautiful. The owners were so friendly and had chili and banana bread waiting for us when we arrived. Very great hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb, 2024
Thank You Sam, and Thanks again for staying with us, hope to see y’all again! Thank You, John and Wendy Hickey Creek Retreat!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shaun d.

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

Snowmobile trip

It was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyle M.

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

Great place for group gatherings

Great house for group gatherings. In addition to the size of the house and bedrooms, there are plenty of games / activities for adults and kids. Bocce ball, cornhole, washers, darts, pool table, ping pong. Our group had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn C.

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

Beautiful home

This was a large beautiful home. Property needs a bit of updating but overall really great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

matt m.

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

hickey creek sxs trip

The house was amazing. Alot of things to do such as games for the adults and kids. The house was very clean with enough bedrooms and bathrooms. Overall a great place for a upnorth vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

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

golf trip

good house! plenty of room, another bathroom with a shower would be ideal
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff r.

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

Pictured Rock

It was an amazing weekend. The house had plenty of space and plenty to do. The hosts (John and Wendy) were amazing. They were fast to answer any questions we had and the banana bread upon our arrival was such a great gesture. We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
Jeff, Thank you for the review on our Rental, we appreciate it, and Thanks Again for choosing our place to stay, Hope to see ya again soon 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Family Wedding Weekend

We were here for a wedding (Three couples.) Plenty of space and fully stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the pool table, the card table downstairs and especially the bar! Perfect place for a weekend stay in about 15 minutes minutes from Munising. It’s so funny
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie W.

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

Snowmobile Weekend

Great location close to the trails. House was very clean and well maintained. Heated garage was awesome for snowmobiles and gear. Large parking for easy of use with trailers. Really one of the best places we have rented for snowmobiling. Host was friendly and easy to work with! Even made us banana bread and chili. Highly recommend you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan, 2025
Well give you the recipe 😊👍
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary M.

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

Cousin UP Trip

House was very well stocked, lots of space for our family group. Our first day, it was 91 degrees so the AC struggled to keep up but pretty good considering. Next day in the 50's. crazy weather. We had a very short stay so we weren't able to use the downstair game room -just not enough time! Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Hi Mary, Thank You for your review on our Lodge, Glad you had a good time. Hope to see y’all again in the future, Again Thank You, We Appreciate Your Business 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Cousin trip

Perfect UP get away for 7 cousins. Short drive to sites! We enjoyed hiking to 3 waterfalls and kayaked pictured rocks. Fun family game night in basement/bar with pool table, ping pong, jenga and other games! Enjoyed the lovely back yard, deck and many laughs shared around dining room table. Thank you John!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Racheal L.

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

Fantastic

Beautiful home. Home owner is close by for anything that you may need. He was nice enough to start up his sauna for a couple of our guest. The host left out homemade banana bread that was absolutely amazing. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2024
This group was a Awesome bunch of people, Glad ya’ll enjoyed your stay with us, Hope to see y’all back again, Again Thank You for choosing our place to stay, We really Appreciate it😊👍
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of family (common) room, we could all gather in one room or break into smaller groups without interference. The back porch is a quiet heaven, absolutely beautiful. The basement is a kids/man retreat. Would recommend 5 stars if Lions flags were hung over the GB ones. GRIT- GO LIONSPs we left something behind and John was wonderful and fast at mailing it to us! 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jyotika p.

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

Wonderful stay at Hickey Creek Lodge

We were 7 adults and 3 kids. Really spacious and well equipped house. John and Wendy have really gone all out to make it a fun place. They had a loaf of freshly baked banana bread to welcome us into the house. So heart warming. Out of the 6 days, got rained out for 2 days so stayed indoors and enjoyed the pool table, table tennis and board games they had. Plenty of space to hang out.Well equipped kitchen, made all meals at the home. Big capacity washer and 2 dryers that worked really well. Lots of linen and towels. Location was perfect to go to all local attractions. The only downside for us was that the mattresses were too soft.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine Y.

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

Family vacation

The place was beautiful! The only thing I could say bad about it was the beds and the directions to get there were wrong! The room with the two twins the beds were horrible! And a couple of the other beds were like slanted. We didn’t have the greatest phone service up there so when the directions on the VRBO site were wrong it was frustrating trying to get a hold of the host to get the right address. But the place it’s self was great and the hosts were super responsive and we had banana bread waiting for us when we arrived. We also had asked about the horse shoes and they brought them right away! Unfortunately by time my message was sent about the horse shoes we didn’t have time to play. We all enjoyed ourselves so much and would definitely go back!! Lots to do with family and friends at the house and in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by John and Wendy Elvetici

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John and Wendy are great hosts if you have any issues we are there to solve them immediately as we live right on sight.( Little white house in the front) If you have a special occasion let us know we will make your stay a fun one. We love to entertain and be entertained by all who stay with us.

Why they chose this property

A secluded log home nestled in the deep woods of the Upper Peninsula aka Gods Country . A hop skip and jump from town and the Pictured Rocks our property is very close to snowmobile trails and ATV trails.

What makes this property unique

At Hickey Creek Retreat we have tons of parking. A very large yard (to play all the family fun games) or for children to run off energy.

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English

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