196 South Shag

This cozy, handcrafted two-bedroom log cabin was built in 1945 and offers a wonderful opportunity to experience true lake living on one of the Upper Peninsula’s premier inland lakes. Spend your days swimming, fishing, relaxing outdoors, and creating lasting memories with family and friends. The space The space includes: 🛏️ 2 bedrooms with warm, rustic furnishings 🛌 Twin trundle beds on the enclosed sunporch – great for kids or extra guests 🚿 1 full bathroom with towels and toiletries 🏡 1945-built vintage charm with a split heating and cooling system 🔥 Indoor fireplace & outdoor fire-pit – firewood provided 🍳 Fully stocked kitchen with cooking essentials-we have provided a full set of Table Settings for eight people. Pots, pans, crockpot, coffee maker (drip), knives, Microwave, full size fridge, full stove, kitchen towels, dish soap, pot holders..etc 🪟 Open living space with large lake-facing windows 🚤 Private dock, paddle boat, and row boat included 🎣 Excellent fishing right from the dock or on the water 🧺 Beach towels and life jackets in a variety of sizes 🦅 Wildlife viewing from your chair – see eagles, loons, ducks, and geese along with many other amazing animals 🌲 Surrounded by forest – peaceful, private, and ideal for exploring 🌬️ Fans available in each room for added comfort This isn’t just a cabin — it’s a piece of Upper Peninsula history. Built in 1945, this true log cabin was hand-constructed from trees cut locally and skidded across the frozen lake to this very spot. Inside, you’ll find a Cabin Journal that shares more of its fascinating story. We invite you to read about its past — and leave a few memories of your own. We love hearing about how each guest experiences this special place. .. The cabin has a key code lock for simple, contactless entry. Once you receive your personal code, you'll have 24-hour access during your stay. To help us keep the cabin cozy and welcoming for all guests, we kindly ask that you complete a few simple tasks before departure. These light chores will be listed in the cabin, and include things like tidying up the kitchen and taking out the trash. Nothing major — just a little help to keep things running smoothly! If you’d like cleaning service during your stay, we’re happy to coordinate with our cleaning professional (additional fees apply — just let us know in advance). Guest access During your stay, you’ll enjoy complete, private access to the entire cabin and property, including the shoreline, private dock, fire-pit area, paddle boat, rowboat, and all surrounding outdoor spaces. Complimentary parking is available in the spacious driveway, which can comfortably accommodate three to four vehicles or a small motorhome with an additional one or two cars. To help protect the property’s natural landscape, please keep all vehicles in the driveway and avoid parking on the grass. Other things to note When you arrive, you’ll find a welcome Notebook that outlines, rules of the lake and the cabin. We have a couple of cleaning chores we would like for you to help when checking out. We take great pride in the cleanliness of the cabin, If anything appears to have been missed, please don’t hesitate to let us know — we want your stay to be perfect. Other things to note: This is a true unplugged getaway – no Wi-Fi or TV Cell service is strong for most providers, we have two speaker charging stations for your enjoyment The cabin is vintage, clean, and cozy — full of character, we have updated the space with many modern luxuries Fishing is excellent from the dock or out on the lake (bring your gear!) we have provided a five gallon bucket with lid that is located beside the garbage for you to place your fish remains. A public boat launch is available on Big Shag Lake for your convenience. Mountain Biking - Marquette County is home to some of the best mountain biking (especially Fat Tire biking) in the country. ATV Enthusiasts - This cabin allows you to park your trailer with easy access to an abundance of ORV trails! Wildlife is abundant — watch for eagles, loons, ducks, and more right from the porch. This is a vacation destination in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, surrounded by natural beauty — when packing, don’t forget waterproof sunscreen and bug spray. These two small items will make your stay much more comfortable!