True North Cabin
A retreat on the shores of Lake Superior. Perfect for a couple’s getaway, small gatherings, and intimate events. Less than 5 miles from Copper Harbor with hikes, sights, and local restaurants.
The perfect spot for your Keweenaw basecamp or the perfect destination.
2 beds, 1 bath
Sleeps up to 4 people
Modern kitchen + cooking basics
Cozy indoor fireplace
1h from Houghton — 5h from Green Bay — 6h from the Mackinac Bridge — 7h from Minneapolis
Disconnect (no wifi or cell service)
Please no pets and no parties
Nightly rates starting at $600 (3-night minimum, 5-night minimum in July/August)
"Wonderful stay in a truly unique setting and perfect location. A gem of the Keweenaw!"
/ Mike, fall 2021 /
The Property
The cabin is located on 2+ private acres of wooded property with over 300 ft of Lake Superior shoreline. Near the water, there is one neighboring roofline in view. You have complete privacy during your stay and may have visits from the local bald eagles, deer, loons, squirrels, and coyotes.
Deck for sunrises, sunsets, and stargazing
Ship-spotting in Lake Superior
300’ of beautiful rocky shoreline
Nearby hiking, biking, and parks
2+ acres of wooded privacy
If you’re lucky, views of the Northern Lights
True North Cabin is located on the northernmost part of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Experience the Upper Peninsula and the Keweenaw like you never have before—through our personal vacation paradise. We share this cabin with you and ask only that you enjoy your stay and treat our sanctuary with respect.
The Keweenaw
Of course, we’re a little bias but the Keweenaw (the most northern peninsula in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula) is the best place on earth. To back that up we’ve lived in two other states (Oregon and Washington) and came back to this spot. The people in the Keweenaw are kind, smart, and doing cool things. The geography of this place is like no other part of Michigan (Google “keweenaw fault” if you need further convincing). It’s worth a visit and if you’re lucky enough — you’ll come back often!
Choose Your Own Adventure
We love this cabin and the area! So we put together a list of our fav #keweenawadventures so you can enjoy your trip and make enough memories to hold you over until you come back the next time.
The History
The cabin was built in the 60’s by a family with roots in Illinois that liked to vacation in Frankfurt, Mi. Once they discovered the Keweenaw, they didn’t look back. Initially the family camped on the property and saved up to build the cabin. When they built, they went all in. With blueprints made in Portland and lumber shipped from the PNW, the cabin was constructed with love and designed with more. Featuring a luxe vintage interior from the 70s, the orange countertops, brown appliances and coordinating details were impeccable.
True North Cabin Blue Prints from 1960
We purchased the cabin in November 2018 for a little R&R near some of our favorite things: Copper Harbor mountain biking, Mt. Bohemia skiing, hikes and waterfalls.
Since the cabin had been relatively untouched (used by the previous owners as an occasional getaway spot), we embarked on a 7-month remodel and made our new cabin available for vacation rentals in summer of 2019. See our renovation photo gallery here!
