If lake mornings, pine-scented breezes, and Pictured Rocks day trips are your kind of vacation, put 16 Lake Lodge on the list. This three-bedroom Munising-area cabin sits right on 16 Mile Lake in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, giving Cabintimers an easy launch into paddling at sunrise and s’mores under a sky full of stars at night. It’s quiet, it’s convenient to the action, and it’s made for groups that want time together on and off the water.
Inside, the lodge keeps things simple and comfortable. A roomy living area centers around a fireplace for those cool UP evenings, while the fully equipped kitchen handles pancake breakfasts and after-adventure dinners without fuss. Step out to the deck, take in that long water view, and listen to loons call while the coffee’s still hot. Wi‑Fi keeps you connected when you need it, but most Cabintimers tell us the lake view steals the show.
The property shines outside. 16 Mile Lake is an all‑sports playground ringed by forest, so bring the fishing rods, kayaks, and that book you’ve been saving for dock time. There’s a private dock for easy in-and-out, plus a grill and lakeside fire pit that quickly become the evening hangout. Summer days tend to drift from swims to boat rides to burgers on the grill — the kind of rhythm you remember long after the suitcases are back in the closet.
Fall here is a color show. Pack a camera and a light layer and wander Hiawatha National Forest trails or cruise County Road H-58 for sweeping leaf views. When the snow arrives, this location really pays off: you can hop right on local snowmobile trails from the property and be into deep UP powder fast. Come spring, waterfalls swell and quiet trails return — it’s an easy four‑season escape.
And you’re minutes from the sights Cabintimers travel north to see. Spend a full day at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore — hike Miners Castle and Miners Falls, stroll Sand Point Beach, or book a boat tour to see those striped cliffs from the water. Bike or hike Grand Island National Recreation Area. In town, grab pasties, whitefish sandwiches, and a pint from a local brewpub. For a classic supper-club evening, head to The Buckhorn. Au Train’s beaches, Christmas’s quirky photo ops, and day trips to Grand Marais or Marquette keep the options wide open.
What Cabintimers love about booking 16 Lake Lodge directly with the owner? No service fees. No middleman. Real answers from a local who knows the lake, the trails, and when to be at the falls for the best photos. That direct connection often means flexible arrival tips, insider fishing spots, and recommendations you won’t find on big-box travel sites.
Trip planning quick hits
• Sleeps groups comfortably in three bedrooms with a laid‑back lakehouse layout that works for families and friends.
• Lakefront deck, private dock, grill, and fire pit keep everyone outside from breakfast through stargazing.
• Four seasons of play: paddling and fishing in summer, color tours in fall, snowmobiling and skiing in winter, waterfall chasing in spring.
• Near Munising’s outfitters, boat tours, beaches, and trailheads; easy access to Hiawatha National Forest and Grand Island.
Ready to swap screen time for lake time? Visit our MI Lodge Listing to check dates, ask questions about our SNOW GUARANTEE, and book direct for the best value and local expertise.
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