Quick Facts: 6 guests, 3 bedrooms, 6 beds, 1 bath

I spent the past weekend in what may have been my moodiest cabin yet, True North. The house is located in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, just minutes from a town called Copper Harbor. Never heard of it? Not surprising considering its year round population was a total of 108 people according to a 2010 census. This area is famous for its untouched forests, mountain biking, and Lake Superior shoreline.

The cabin was purchased last November by Lynn and Jason Makela. Back then they found a dilapidated structure in desperate need of a lot of love. They had a vision of what could be, and they spent the next seven months turning True North into the woodsy oasis it is today.

The Outside

The cabin is situated on Lake Superior, tucked away amongst towering pine trees. Although easy to access off a main, paved road, the location feels very secluded. The front of the house has plenty of windows to ensure viewing access to the lake. You can sit on the deck and watch as freighters pass by, or watch the waves roll in before a storm. A rocky shoreline covers the front of the property. You can feel free to walk around and explore (carefully, of course). The back of the house is just as beautiful. A forested setting provides calm and tranquility. Does this not look like an enchanted forest out of a fairytale?

The Inside

Lynn describes the inside of the cabin as “rustic modern”, and this perfectly captures the vibe you’ll feel upon entering the space. The front half of the cabin is wide open. The kitchen opens to the dining room, and that in turn to the living room. Stainless steel appliances, white subway tile, and a cement countertop. Could this kitchen be any dreamier? They even had a local coffee shop create their own “True North” blend and provide a few packages for your personal use. BRB – dying over this midcentury modern dining table and chairs combo. Plus just imagine drinking your morning coffee at this table and looking at over Lake Superior. I cannot think of anything more perfect. The living room has a large comfy couch and plenty of floor poofs (what we lovingly decided to call them). The table in the center SWIVELS. It’s amazing! The gas fireplace is the focal point of the living room. It kept us cozy and warm, and was so easy to use. We spent most of our time in this room playing games and watching movies. There are three bedrooms. One on the first floor, and two upstairs. One of the rooms has 2 bunk beds and sleeps four. Perfect for a family or group get together.

Bedroom 1 There are many small touches that show how much effort Lynn and Jason put into making sure the cabin felt special.

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3 – This was the room I slept in. Did you expect anything less than hundreds of string lights? I also adore this nook outside the bedrooms of the upstairs loft.

The bathroom is located on the first floor. There is a glass shower, gorgeous tiled floor, and a sink.

Final Thoughts

Guys – this place is incredible. It’s about a 10 hour drive from Detroit, but well worth a week long stay. The location is amazing with so many outdoor activities to enjoy. The only problem is this cabin is so incredible you won’t want to leave. Do yourself a favor and book this before the availability is gone!

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