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Unlace Your Boots Here!

Holiday home in Shingleton with kitchen

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Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Nestled in the Pictured Rocks National Forest, Woodland Retreat offers a peaceful haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're hiking, fishing or simply looking to unwind surrounded by nature, this cabin is perfect for a relaxing getaway. With WiFi and a smart TV on hand, you can stay connected or stream your favorite shows on rainy days.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Unlace Your Boots Here!


Your map app will direct you to the Melstrand Union General Store, when you arrive at the store there is a wooden fence on the east side of the building. Past that there is a tan cabin by the road with a small porch. This is your cabin. Please reach out to Ariana if you are having difficulty locating the cabin.

This cabin is located within the Pictured Rocks National Forest. With Grand Marais less than 30 minutes to your East and Munising 15 minutes to the West, the location could not be more ideal for the outdoor adventurer. Its location and atmosphere allow for a quiet evening in after a long day of adventures.

Woodland Retreat is walking distance from the Melstrand Union General Store where you can purchase gas, sandwhiches, ice cream (seasonally), pasties, and some of the best home baked goods you can find in the UP!

Whether your passion is hiking, fishing, ATVs, snowmobiles, photography, or just need the opportunity to de-stress surrounded by nature, we have the perfect place for you.

It seems silly to have to add this, but we feel it is necessary. If you do not like wildlife, this is not the ideal location for you. If you are looking for an upscale Lodge type atmosphere, we are not the cabin for you. If you do not believe in keeping your dog on a leash, we would rather you stayed elsewhere (the cabin is on a semi busy road and we like dogs a lot and would be devastated if you lost yours that way). The cabin is older, it is cleaned after every guest with great care, but it is older. Yes, we have Wi-Fi, but occasionally mother nature and the powers that be slow it down or disable it. We recently installed a smart tv so you and your family can stream Disney + or Netflix on rainy or snowy days. This is a cabin, in the middle of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, this large piece of property is shared with some geese, some parrots, a couple dogs, and their people. You will hear them. You may see them walking past occasionally. They will tell us how many people actually checked in and they do know how many guests you booked for. If you are looking to experience Pictured Rocks and the UP it is a great place to stay and we look forward to having you!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

A rescheduling fee of $25 will be charged for reservation date changes made less than 21 days prior to scheduled check in date.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets must be leashed outside of cabin.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Unlace Your Boots Here
Unlace Your Boots Here! Shingleton
Unlace Your Boots Here! Private vacation home
Unlace Your Boots Here! Private vacation home Shingleton

About the area

Map
Shingleton, MI

What's nearby

  • Buck Lake - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Beaver Basin Wilderness - 10 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Long Lake - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Pictured Rocks Golf Club - 16 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Munising Falls - 20 min drive - 24.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bear Trap Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bear Trap - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bear Trap Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unlace Your Boots Here! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Unlace Your Boots Here!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unlace Your Boots Here!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unlace Your Boots Here!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unlace Your Boots Here! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Buck Lake, Hiawatha National Forest and Beaver Lake. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Long Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Unlace Your Boots Here! Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 30 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

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

Place was great!

Everything was as advertised. W I was working in the area and this was the perfect home base.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Betty K.

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

Lots and lots of snow-BRAAP

Love the place for 2. Parking a 30ft trailer and gettin sleds out was hard. We wanted our truck for after riding. The snow tunnel is big.. needs to be 3 ft wider.. But we will always go back They have the snow!! Can’t wait to go back Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in
Check-in process changed and I wasn’t notified.The beds need mattress pads.Put some blinds or curtains up and give your guests some privacy in the kitchen and living area.There is no deadbolt even though the VRBO listing includes that!Appreciated how clean the bathroom was but the faucet doesn’t function well. I didn’t use it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Holly W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice Location - Needs a few upgrades

This could be the best little cabin. But needs some updating and a deep clean. The coffee pot leaks out the bottom and the vacuum smelled like dog. They have fold out couches, cool but need some refurb, Not comfortable. Very dark many light fixtures were missing bulbs or burned out. The bunk beds need vacuuming under the mattresses. If the place were cleaned & fixed up. We’d stay again. Otherwise there are other choices out there same price & much nicer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorry H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

review

The beds were fine but the Livingroom furniture was way too worn and dirty for a rental there were rips in the dining room chairs. carpet was dirty. The location to Picture Rocks was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul M.

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

Great little cabin on the road.

The cabin is situated right on the road, near a general store, which wasn't clear from the description. Across the street was a home with political flags that did not make us feel welcome. However, it's a nice cabin with full kitchen and bath amenities, including WiFi. I enjoyed making breakfast there, as the nearest restaurant is about 15 miles away, aside from the Bear Trap Restaurant, which seemed more geared toward the RV and motorcycle crowd—not quite our scene. The furniture, while clean, is quite old and could use some refurbishing. That said, the cabin is perfect for those seeking outdoor recreation, and it suited our needs perfectly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carol P.

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

Perfect for dogs

We were very happy with the location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joni A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

OK stay

We thought the cabin was going to be more secluded. It sits close to a major road. One of the descriptions said something about it being a cabin and bugs, and don't stay if that bothers you. That didn't bother us, but I'm not sure when the last time they cleaned. There were cobwebs by the bunk beds, dead flys all over the floor, and mouse turds in the silverware tray!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Charles C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Uncharming

The place was just dirty. Wasps flying out of walls. Mouse poop everywhere, including silverware. Paid additional cleaning fee up front, and place was cleaner when we left. Mice running around while we were sitting inside. Windows dirty and locks broken. Check in Instructions read - Door unlocked, key on counter. Get there at check in time, door is locked, store is closed. Wait a couple minutes, then neighbor from store next door angrily yells key is on the top of the window frame?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Raylene D.

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

Rustic

From the pictures I expected it to be back in the woods, instead it was right on the road. The beds were comfortable and everything as pictured. I must have missed it in the description, but I didn't realize that there were no kitchen towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Melody M.

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

2 Night Stay

Host was very prompt in replying to messages. Cabin was dark and stuffy, due to little air flow, but we enjoyed the small porch. Adequate cooking supplies to make meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mary M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Horrible experience!!

We did not stay. The easy chair is nasty. Worn, torn and dirty arms. The manager said it is antique. It is not, just plain old and needs to be in the garbage. The ottoman has a rather large hole in the material. There are bunk beds but no ladder to get to top bunk. Talked to manager and we were told cancellation had to be 12 days prior. We offered to pay for one night ( we had booked it for 3 night)but were told we would not get any refund. How are you to know 12 days in advance what it is really like. I feel like this is a gotcha. That is money right down the drain.. What a scam!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good as a sleep camp

The cabin is right by the street and the store . The store has fresh eggs and very yummy smoked fish . The location is good for day trips in different directions. There is nothing to sit outside . The cabin needs a little bit work and more cleaning.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Melstrand House rental

It was very clean, comfortable, and ideally located for our needs. I would recommend any one to use these facilities. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin P.

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

Cabin stay

This was a dog friendly cabin to stay. It is a bit isolated, but the general store next door was great. Easy to clean and a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean T.

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

Perfect snowmobile trip cabin

Awesome location and parking for snowmobiling and trailers. Coxy little cabin to rest and recover dur8ng our snowmobiling trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Kyle V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin

Overall clean and comfortable. Only complaint was the 3 mouse traps hidden on the ground when we got there. There was 1 dead mouse, and my toddler almost got her hands on a loaded mouse trap. The showerhead was broken, leaking, and on a bad angle for a comfortable shower. Nice beds and couches, good Wi-Fi connection, and all other amenities were in good shape.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

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

Always great in the u.p

Nice and decent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

brittani g.

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

Nice stay

Nice little cabin, close to town and grocery store
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

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

Cozy cabin close to many attractions

Only stayed two nights. It was cozy and adequate for what we needed. Beds were not great but everything else was there and appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

BRIAN H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Ok place to stay.

Pros: decent size for small family Location is good for being between everything around the area Clean on the inside Has everything that u "really" need already there Con's: very close to hwy Shower head cradle was broke so it was one hand showers Cleaning fee, when u clean up yourself Broken glass and things in lot next to house. Overall it worked for us but will look for a different place next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

It’s very basic, if you are looking for 5 star accommodations, this is not for you. I would def recommend to anyone looking to stay in Munising who is used to stay in cabins like this. Very close to downtown Munising, pictured rock tours, casino, and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

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

Simple Cabin, can’t go wrong

This is a simple cabin, perfect for a “home base” while you go out and explore Pictured Rocks. We read the reviews and since we were a large group we brought our own bath towels, extra kitchen towel rolls, extra toilet paper, extra trash bags, extra plates cups and cutlery etc. If you’re just a group of three or less you’d be fine with what is provided without bringing your own things. It’s a beautiful peaceful setting, and convenient that the store is right next door! Be prepared though, because there is no AC unit, but it was ok because all the windows have screens so we just kept them open and enjoyed the fresh air.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Amy L.

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

Find a nicer place!

This experience probably wouldn't have been so bad had the owner actually responded to my emails before we came, I planned this 2 months in advance and it would have been nice if I had some kind of communication but there was none. They tell you pets are welcomed but don't tell you til you get there that they need to be crated while indoors (I would never do that to my 10 yr old dog, she would think she did something wrong) and literally before we were leaving some lady (said she was the neighbor) came over yelling at my friend about the dogs, she was so rude. Not once was I ever contacted by the owner til she slapped a $200 fee onto my bill. She claimed our well behaved and potty trained dogs peed on the floor which was absolutely not true... then said that she had to take the bedding to the laundry mat... shouldn't you do that every time a guest stays there. Good to know you don't wash your bedding and you might want to hire a new cleaning lady cause the place was pretty dirty when we got there. I would never recommend this place to anyone. If I could give it 0 stars I would.

10/10 Excellent

thomas l.

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

Snowmobile

Great place to stay. Dawn is the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021