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In The Heart Of The Hiawatha National Forest ~ Easy Access To The Trail System

Escape into nature with a stay that’s surrounded by endless opportunities for adventure.

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Located on 10 acres near the Hiawatha National forest, Renze's Bear Den offers a recently renovated retreat for up to 14 guests. Enjoy easy access to outdoor activities, stage your gear in the heated mudroom, and relish scenic views of nature.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Shingleton, this lodge is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Lake Superior. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking and hunting. Visit our Shingleton travel guide
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Shingleton, MI

What's nearby

  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
    Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
    15 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Lake Superior ice cave. These caves form during the extreme Upper Peninsula winters when water drips from the cliff edges.
    Grand Island
    15 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge
    Seney National Wildlife Refuge
    16 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Munising Falls
    Munising Falls
    17 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Pictured Rocks Golf Club
    17 min drive - 20.5 km

Restaurants

  • The Tanglewood Inn
    7 min drive
  • The Bear Trap Inn
    10 min drive
  • Rockhound Rolling Cafe
    11 min drive
  • Bear Trap
    10 min drive
  • Cherrywood Lodge
    11 min drive

About this property

In The Heart Of The Hiawatha National Forest ~ Easy Access To The Trail System

  • Lodge in a rural location
  • In The Heart Of The Hiawatha National Forest ~ Easy Access To The Trail System provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and outdoor furniture
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at In The Heart Of The Hiawatha National Forest ~ Easy Access To The Trail System have amenities, such as Internet access.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • 2 bathrooms with Jetted bath and showers
    • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
    • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
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

Frequently asked questions

Is In The Heart Of The Hiawatha National Forest ~ Easy Access To The Trail System pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at In The Heart Of The Hiawatha National Forest ~ Easy Access To The Trail System?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at In The Heart Of The Hiawatha National Forest ~ Easy Access To The Trail System?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In The Heart Of The Hiawatha National Forest ~ Easy Access To The Trail System?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is In The Heart Of The Hiawatha National Forest ~ Easy Access To The Trail System located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is steps from Hiawatha National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Wetmore Lake. Pictured Rocks Golf Club and Swede Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

In The Heart Of The Hiawatha National Forest ~ Easy Access To The Trail System Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Great location and spacious home

Great location to stay for our 8 person snowmobile trip. We have used this location multiple times and it works out great for our needs!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Skip C.

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

Great place

Comfortable and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Great little spot for a decent sized group

Clean and plenty of beds! Lots of things to do within no more than a 25 minute drive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenna S.

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

Nice place

Enjoyed our stay exploring waterfalls and boating pictured rocks! Liked the layout of the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

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

A Peaceful Retreat

This place is fantastic! Clean and very spacious, peaceful and quiet location while still close to town and attractions, and the kids loved it too! Will definitely be staying again next time we come up north!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Floyd L.

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

UP Getaway

Clean, close to all activities we wanted. The grandkids loved it also!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

swimming, shipwreck tours, waterfalls, lighthouse tours, and a ghost town and much more.

the place was clean, well kept, and worked out well for a large group. would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

North Country Celebration

We really enjoyed this house. Very warm and inviting. Close to the hiking and kayaking we planned. Kitchen had all the tools we needed for some great meals. Definately recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Georgette N.

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

nice and quiet

The location is perfect. It was close to things to do. The house was plenty large enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo K.

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

UP adventures

This house comfortably accommodated our multi generational family vacation. It was close to the trails in the Hiawatha Forest for our off road adventures and close to the highway for our tourist adventures. The yard was large as was the fire pit with enough chairs for us all to gather. The indoor space was large and open allowing us plenty of room to visit and dine. The mudroom was a great place to drop our gear so we didn't bring the outdoors in. My favorite part was the large dining room table that allowed us all to dine and play games together.Overall we had a fantastic family vacation and would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

connie t.

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

Excellent

We stayed for four nights and our stay was exceptional! The pictures in the description do not do it justice. It is bigger brighter newer and nicer than it appears. Everything you need is there, icemaker, curling Iron, blow dryer, bedding, towels, dishwasher, washer and dryer, coffee maker, coffee filters, soap. Though it is not desolate, you feel as though it is. No neighbors in sight, very quiet and peaceful. Approximately 10 to 15 minutes from town. It has a Fire pit with plenty of chairs, small patio with gas grill and round picnic table. Two car attached garage with mudroom between the garage and the house. The only negative I could see was the garage could use a little tidying though there's plenty of room for two cars. And the coffee pot is slow as molasses! 5stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lloyd K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Good location for snowmobiling as long as the road is snow covered!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location worked perfectly for our family size and all the activities we wanted to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cortney D.

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

4th of July Holiday

We had a great time visiting family for the 4th and would recommend the property to anyone! Check in was easy and the place was in close proximity to town and all the 4th of July festivities. The place also had enough space for all of us and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen and grill were great, we cooked a lot during the week we stayed. The house was a good size for two couples, my two aunts and an adult cousin and two dogs. We had 4 vehicles and a trailer with a Razor and 4x4. Great location for all the trails, sight seeing and getting to restaurants and stores. Everything was clean, but it is time to refresh the couch and some of the mattresses. The owner responded quickly when the dishwasher stopped working and got it replaced same day. It was a fun trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

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

Great vacation to Picture Rocks

Would recommend to friends. A little out of the way from restaurants or shopping (10-15) but we really the quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa V.

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

Excellent place to stay!

Great place for snowmobilers!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan O.

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

As Described

The house was very clean and worked great for our party of 11. I would stay again if we were to visit the UP again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our travel plans changed last minute and we were glad to find this place to stay that was convenient to so much we wanted to do in the UP. It was just a few minutes to groceries and restaurants and also provided us with great access to the National Lakeshore. The property is huge with lots of space for the dogs and privacy. Beds were comfortable and the rooms were very spacious. Thank you for letting us use your home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne P.

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

Great Place

Great place! We are looking forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

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

Family vacation

Great location for Pictured Rocks and hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Great location for Snowmobiling

Our group of 6 had a great stay. Close to trails and spacious living quarters!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Great house & location

Clean and spacious property. Perfect for our snow mobile trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great house for large families

Nice quiet setting. Room arrangement is perfect for 2 families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike S.

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

Good Property

Good Property. Communications with owner could be better
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025