Private Lake Retreat Near Pictured Rocks

Our cottage is nestled in one of the many small coves and inlets that make up Lost Lake, a private, sand-bottom lake that's great for swimming and watersports. We're just 10 miles south of downtown Munising - the gateway to Pictured Rocks; we're surrounded by hundreds of miles of roads and trails which boast amazing fall colors; and we're just 3 miles away, as the crow flies, from the Buckhorn Resort and snowmobile Trail 7. Our location is perfect for playing year round! The space We invite you to enjoy "Life in the (906)," the telephone area code for the entire Upper Peninsula (UP) of Michigan, at this waterfront home on Lost Lake. Experience what it’s like to live as a “Yooper,” a true resident of the UP! Come enjoy a cup of coffee in the breakfast nook or out on the back deck overlooking the lake; take a paddle boat or kayak out on the lake (or drill a hole in the ice) to catch a fish; get out and explore some of our hiking trails during our beautiful fall color season; take your sleds out and ride the snowmobile trails all day, then relax in the entertainment room after a long day of exploring Pictured Rocks or the Hiawatha National Forest. The House and Property: The 2-car garage, sitting on top of a small hill, is the first building you’ll see. It’s perfect for parking your sleds, other grown-up toys, or your vehicles. The house itself sits farther downhill, and the driveway features a concrete pad and allows for extra car parking or a turnaround spot. Below the wraparound deck is a walk-out basement (not yet ready for visitors) that leads directly to the beach area with a seasonal dock, a fire pit, and seating area. The house has a full kitchen stocked with enough dishes, utensils and cookware to whip up simple meals for your group. A microwave, coffee maker, toaster and blender also make it easy for you to grab something on the run if the outdoors is calling you. This 3-bedroom house has the master bedroom situated on the opposite side of the smaller two, allowing for more privacy. The two smaller bedrooms share a bathroom, while the master has a private one. With a queen bed, two twin beds, and a twin bunk bed/full-size futon combo, six people will have plenty of space. There are also two separate living room/entertainment areas, should your group want to have smaller breakouts. Free 15/2 Mbps wifi, Roku, and DVD player are available if you prefer to settle indoors. The house is set up with a landline phone that has local phone call capabilities. Verizon service has worked here, but depending on your cell phone carrier, your service may vary. If you need to cool down or warm up fast from playing outside in our 4-season playground, there is a water bubbler, along with a Keurig, at your disposal. The laundry room is also good for popping something into the dryer for a quick warm-up, or to dry your beach towels if you've been swimming all day. We also have "nature's dryer," a clothesline, out back. Outdoors enthusiasts? You’re just 10 miles from Munising, the gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and it's beautiful all year round! You can't hike very far without stumbling upon one of the ubiquitous waterfalls in this area, and the North Country National Scenic Trail runs right along Lake Superior on its way from North Dakota to Vermont. Valley Spur is also nearby and offers skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and mountain biking. Are you into fishing? You’ve got plenty of national forestland, lakes, and streams to accommodate you. But the best-kept secret is our private lake, which boasts some of the best bass fishing in the area (guests have also caught plenty of northern pike and panfish - right from shore). In summertime enjoy water activities like swimming, kayaking, and SUP-ing, right out your back door. We’ve got people-powered watercraft for your personal use, and also indoor games for kids both large and small, because you never know what type of weather Mother Nature will provide! For snowmobilers: access hundreds of miles of trails right outside the front door. The Buckhorn Resort (on Trail 7) is just 3 miles away as the crow flies on the trails or 11 miles via the roads. Explorers: You may choose to day trip across the UP to Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Kitch-iti-Kipi (the Big Spring), Marquette’s Sugarloaf Mountain, Seney Wildlife Refuge, Mackinac Island, or visit Sault Saint Marie and take a Soo Locks boat tour from your Lost Lake home base. Whether you're bundled up like a snowman tackling the drifts or down to your swim trunks splashing around our swimming hole, you'll have a blast out here on Lost Lake! Guest access You'll have the entire house to yourselves! However, our basement, not yet ready for guests, will remain locked.