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

Lodge in Shingleton

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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

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

About the area

Map
Shingleton, MI

What's nearby

  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 15 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Grand Island - 17 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Munising Falls - 17 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Pictured Rocks Golf Club - 18 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Miners Falls - 33 min drive - 26.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bear Trap Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Tanglewood Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rockhound Rolling Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cherrywood Lodge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Woodlands Restaurant - ‬7 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, outdoor furniture and barbecues
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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Exterior

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  • Parking available
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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

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 Wetmore Lake and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. 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 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather C., Jeromesville,OH

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

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

8/10 Good

Robert P.

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

Away from the bussell

Enjoyed our stay, could use a little updated appliances, coffee maker would brew for about 2-3 hrs for 1 pot, none of the lights worked around the stove or oven so had to cook in the dark.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Skysea S.

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

Just Ok

Property showed photos of outdoor furniture that wasn’t available upon arrival. House smelled wet towards the middle of our stay. There seems to be an issue with the exhaust on the hot water heater creating a sound that sounded like fire works going off all night. The dishwasher didn’t work upon arrival so the dishes inside were dirty. We finally found the breaker box and reset the breaker to get it to work. The inside of the house seemed to be infested with mosquitoes and we were bit all night long in our sleep. The couch should be retired. Two of the seats are like sitting directly on the floor. For the cost of this place I would have thought it would be of nicer quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsten B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Pros: Very spacious home. Has central a/c. It works well. Mudroom is nice. DW works well. Large wood dining table seats 8. One bathroom is updated. Beds for our 3 couples to sleep comfortably. TV worked well. We could sign into our Direct TV account easily.Cons: Pans are small & low quality. For a place that sleeps 12 you need to be able to cook larger quantities. Griddle cord was there but no griddle. Not enough TP for a place that sleeps so many & it was VERY thin/low quality. The only can opener there does not work. We had to get a tool from the car to open cans to make our dinner. The hot water heater is very noisy. The house smelled wet, especially towards the back bedroom. Back bedroom bathroom shower and toilet are not good. Very small shower, low/old toilet. TP holder barely attached to wall. The couch is in poor condition & broken. It needs to be replaced. The coffee maker takes 30-40 minutes to brew a full pot. The water in the fridge door comes out EXTREMELY SLOW & the filter light is on. The house is showing signs of wear and tear and lack of attention to upkeep. Some updates & repairs are needed. The listing doesn't say there is central a/c, dish soap, DW pods, hand soaps, PT or TP but these items were there. Communication with the host was ok, not great. I did not get a response when I asked why the date for the second payment changed after booking. Another response took 2 days. Overall a decent place to stay but I probably wouldn't book again for that price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Skip C.

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

Great place

Comfortable and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Melissa R.

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

4th of July Pictured Rocks Weekend

This house has a lot of room which was great for our multiple families meeting over the 4th weekend to visit Pictured Rocks. House is about about 15 mins outside of town but easy to find with a large private yard. There isn’t a grill as listed though. After a day of hiking we planned to grill burgers and hotdogs only to get back to the house and find there was no grill. Main Street Pizza in Munising is good though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

mike b.

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

Shingleton

The place was perfect for snowmobiling. Unfortunately winter decided not to fully participate. Would definitely stay again plenty of room good parking close to trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023