If you're looking for a destination that would grace the covers of travel magazines, well, travel…read moreon. But if a quiet, clean, no-frills cottage retreat sounds like a good vacation base camp, you can do a lot worse than Woods. Michigan has a lot of small, older rental cabin resorts and these vary widely in the level of maintainence they receive. Woods stands up very well among these. The interior is spartan but clean and doesn't show a lot of obvious wear and tear. The bathroom was clean, though quite small. The hot water supply was a bit limited--after one of us showered, it took quite a while before there was enough for the other. There wasn't much counter space in the kitchen area, and the gas stove had basically two settings--full blast and slightly less than full blast. Not a great problem if all you need to do is heat something up, but if you need to simmer something for a while or pan fry anything, there's a high risk you'll scorch it. All that said, the inconveniences we encountered in the cabin certainly didn't put a damper on the trip. It was a satisfactory place to sleep, eat, and wash. And the view of Lake Superior out the window and direct access to the beach compensated for any shortcomings at Woods. There was a stairway directly behind our cabin leading down to a boardwalk over a marshy area between the cabins and the beach. It took about five minute to walk to the water, but the walk itself was pleasant. The beach is open to the public, but was far less crowded than the beaches right in Grand Marais. So, I'll give three stars for the cabin itself, five for the view and general setting, for a four-star overall rating.

Wife and I stayed in a cabin there it was a wonderful place cabins were very clean and comfortable…read moreeverything was provided we had a great stay there it was a 5 star all the way will definitely use again when in that area

They need to spend more time maintaining what they have instead of building. It was dirty…read more Earwigs all over the place. Bed was hard.

We stayed with our dog Max at the Presque Isle cabin January 3 thru the 7th. The cabin was…read moreperfect, it met all our needs very cozy. Did some X-country skiing and snowshoeing there was plenty of snow and it was beautiful out. Met the owners Tom and Heather, very down to earth people. Greg and Kathy

Another wonderful week at Pavlica's South Shore Resort... We always have a great time. Cabins are…read moregreat and the hosts are great what more could you ask for? We hope to continue this tradition for many years to come.

From the owner: Pavlica's South Shore Resort is a secluded Vacation Resort near Curtis, Michigan on beautiful South…read moreManistique Lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. We specialize in fishing (Walleye, Northern Pike, Perch, Blue Gill, Muskie, Largemouth Bass, and more), boating, stargazing, and relaxing!

We had the hand-breaded cod dinner with a baked potato and coleslaw. The cod was perfectly…read moreprepared. The potato was perfectly cooked. Soft and fluffy! My husband had the 4 piece broasted chicken, coleslaw and french fries. He enjoyed it so much he ordered another 4 piece to go! We make it here at least once a year when we're in the area snowmobiling. They have plenty of table seating and bar seating. It does get crowded here during high snowmobile season. Our server was very personable and checked on us without hovering. We'll eat here again, for sure.

Restaurant is way overrated. Food was just Ok, prices pretty steep, and service was nonexistent…read more Saw us once to get the order, once to bring the food, then chitchatting with coworkers until they brought the check. No thank you, no nothing. I wouldn't come back.

Wow... what can I say. Friendly staff, nice getaway tucked away in the UP. Perfect location for the…read moreTahquamenon Falls, Oswald Bear Ranch, Whitefish point, rock hunting, yooper light rock hunting, or just to relax. May want to bring a paper map as cell phone service is spotty up in this area.

Stayed for two nights in cabin 6. Cabin was very clean. (Almost too clean as it had a very strong…read morebleach smell as we walked in). The view of the lake from our cabin was amazing. Only gave them 4 stars because one window was missing a screen and we couldn't get wifi from our cabin. I'm guessing that cabin 5 wouldn't get real great Wi-Fi signal either based on observations made while walking around. Its also kind of a hassle that they only take cash/check, but they do make you aware of this when you make reservations. The beds arent the most comfortable, but I sleep pretty easily wherever I am. The entire property is pretty gorgeous. We didn't use the kayaks or boats but they appeared to be in decent shape. We used the firepit and there was firewood provided. The screened in porch was very nice to have for drinking the morning coffee and listening to nature. I'd definitely go back!

Spent a family week at this resort, 15 people and four cabins. Everything was great, cabins are…read morewell cared for and clean. Grounds are well kept. We rented a pontoon, prefect for taking the family out to fish in. The owner is very friendly and around each day for anything you might need help with. Hopefully we will be returning next year.

Went up for the weekend, super nice resort! Very clean and friendly people. The owner was very…read moreinformative and helpful. All of the cabins are on the water. We will be back for sure in the winter.

This place was so accommodating! We could not find any hotels with rooms and finally found this…read morespot at around 10:00 at night. The owner was so kind, making our beds as we got there since she was not expecting anyone for the night. The cabin was very nice, we had 6 people in it. The lake in the morning is a must see, no boats were on the lake and it was truly serene. I definitely recommend!

What a delight this little retreat was. The cute one-bedroom cabin we rented was extremely…read morecomfortable. The bed is a bit soft, but what a delightful location to wake up. We arrived in the dark, but the next morning opened the curtains to the most beautiful lake right out our front door. The owners even provide small boats for the use of the guests. We were compacting a lot of site seeing into a short time so we did not use the boats, but we sure enjoyed the beach chairs down by the lake. Everything was clean and well equipped. Marybeth and her husband went out of their way to make us feel very comfortable. This will be a destination location the next time we visit Michigan.

Its so beautiful there on the lake. A deck with red sand and a fire pit for night time warmth…read more Very nice log cabins and a great price!

From the owner: Small resort with three cabins on Whitefish Bay. These cabins are in a quiet setting of birch &…read morepine trees with a small creek running through the property. We have a three night minimum stay.

My family of 3 (myself, husband and teenager) checked into cabin #5 June 10th for a week and had a…read morefantastic time. The cabin was clean, with new beds, stove, TV and superior cookware in the kitchen. The cabin had 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and large kitchen which was open to the living room. It had a huge back porch that overlooked the lake. What's not to love when you have such a great place to stay. The new owners are fantastic, and you can tell that they have a lot of pride in their resort. On Wednesday night we had a fantastic meal with them along with the other guests staying on sight for the week(s). There is plenty to do if you would like to stay at the resort - playscape, swings, kid hot-tub (enclosed), adult only hot-tub (enclosed), pontoon boat, small fishing boats, kayaks, lounge chairs and hiking trails. The lake is fantastic - very clean, and stays shallow for quite some time in various areas. The resort is centrally located from all the "to-dos" in the U.P. - which makes it even better. Close by is Taylor Market which offers everything you will need to stock the kitchen in the cabin for a week. My family and I cannot say enough great things about the resort. We can't wait to go back. Run, don't walk, to book your stay.

From the owner: We are a family owned vacation resort with nine cabins available to choose from. Come enjoy our…read morebeautiful lake frontage beach on Big Manistique Lake.