Welcome to Bruno’s Rest on peaceful, private (no public access) Townline Lake in the Heart of the Hiawatha National Forest. Our 1800 sq. ft. family-friendly vacation rental with air conditioning comfortably accommodates 6-8 guests. Our 40 acre clean spring-fed lake is perfect for swimming, fishing and paddling. Swimmers love the sandy bottom near shore and fishermen enjoy the depth, varying from 10’ to 25’ to 50’ in the middle.
10 miles to the north is Munising and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Grand Island, shipwreck and Pictured Rocks cruises offer you a beautiful experience. Kayak along the Lake Superior shore for a truly unique adventure. The Seney Wilderness is 30 miles east. Walk, bike, ride or ski the hundreds of miles of trails right from the house!
Enjoy lake living! Views from upstairs and down. 3 different yard areas offer room for relaxing on the large deck with patio table & chairs, napping in the double hammock, grilling, playing badminton or hanging out by the shore.
Enjoy the private shore with free rowboat and 2 kayaks. Life vests and swim noodles are provided. 2 fire pits let you choose where to enjoy the evenings. Fish from the dock or out on the lake.
Open floor plan makes relaxing in the LazyBoy recliner sofa and love seat easy. The fully stocked kitchen includes microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, crockpot, as well as dishes, cookware, and starter supplies of coffee and spices. TV with Roku and DVD player give you lots of options for movie night. The upstairs bath offers a spacious 4’ shower.
Our walk-out basement opens to a deck where you can enjoy a lovely view of the lake as you cook out on the grill, relax in the 2 person hammock, or enjoy a campfire in the fire pit. The roomy living area offers a sofa and a futon that converts to a full size bed. Foosball, darts, & a game table provide fun after the day’s adventures! A full bath with shower in tub let’s you enjoy a relaxing soak or makes it easy to bathe the kids. The washer & dryer are a nice convenience, too.
Sleep in private comfort. No “dormitory-style" sleeping arrangements. Lake view bedroom has a queen size bed. Woods view bedroom has a full size bed. Basement has 2 twin beds. Futon makes a full size bed. 2 cots with mattresses are available for extra guests on approval. Roomy closets and dressers so you don’t have to “live out of your suitcases”!
You can spend the days on miles of scenic trails by foot, bike, ORV or snowmobile right from your door.
From sunrise to moonrise, our vacation home lets you have fun, relax and sightsee.
Our desired location can’t be beat! Have the comfort of our air conditioned cabin while you enjoy the beauty of the woods. Enjoy a swim or float in our private, clean, spring-fed lake.
Imagine being surrounded by 250 inland lakes within a 5 mile radius of your private UP vacation rental. All of the sights in Munising and Pictured Rocks are only 10 miles up the road. Just a 30 minute drive takes you to the Seney Wilderness area for another set of trails and sights. Miners' Castle Beach and many others along Lake Superior give you days' of picturesque options to enjoy visiting.
Cook out on the grill, play horseshoes, or enjoy the sounds of nature from the double hammock. Listen to the loons and maybe catch their unique "dance", watch for our resident Bald Eagle, born here in Spring, 2017 and now grown to a majestic size. You may spot the kingfishers, our annual new family of ducks, geese, otter and muskrat along shore.
You can walk or bike to Bruno’s Run (a scenic 11 mile loop trail through the woods and past several lakes) and many other trails. Explore the many nearby lakes, each with their own beauty. Fall colors are outstanding! We are a go-to destination for scenic photographers each Fall. Whether on foot, bike, ORV, snowmobile, skis or snowshoes, you will enjoy miles of fun right from your door.
Bring your vacation toys and take advantage of our large parking area which can accommodate trailers. You have use of 1 stall in the garage to keep your bikes, ORV or gear protected. Pete's Lake, an all-recreation lake, and many others are within hiking/biking distance.
3 outside levels, with 2 fire pits give you space to enjoy the lake. A large pad near shore lets you set up chairs or a portable playpen for a little one, (available for the asking), and dry off from a swim.
Explore like a yooper! We are close to it all!
CRUISES & KAYAK TOURS-
Pick a cruise or try several!
*Pictured Rocks cruises offer day, sunset & sometimes evening cruises for an unforgettable tour of the Pictured Rocks.
*Glass Bottomed Boat tours show you dozens of shipwrecks in our bay from the past 150 years. *Grand Island Tours offer cruises to the largest island on the US side of Lake Superior, with trails to hike, bike and explore the island's waterfalls and breathtaking views from cliffs.
*Check out Pictured Rocks Kayaking for the best kayak experience to view the Pictured Rocks and beautiful Lake Superior shoreline.
BEACHES, WATERFALLS, & LIGHTHOUSES
Pictured Rocks is the only National Lakeshore and offers many beaches and trails.
*Miners' Castle Beach is a favorite with a variety of views & an easy trail.
You can visit a variety of other beaches, some sandy, some with rocks, some with breathtaking cliffs.
*Try Sand Point beach in town,
*12 Mile Beach a few miles east,
and lovely stretches of beach just west of town.
Waterfalls are everywhere! A few are in town and others are a very short drive. You may see a few from the road, others are a short, easy walk from the parking areas. Each has its own sound and beauty.
Add to or start your collection of lighthouse photographs. Some can be climbed and all are historic.
BIKERS & HIKERS & ORVers-
*Bruno's Run, 11 mile loop trail starts just 1/2 mi. from the cabin & is a pleasant trail through woods, past several lakes & brings you back to where you started.
*Check out the new bike trail that joins Munising from the west shore area, over hills and valleys to the area along Hwy 94 near Valley Spur.
*McKeever Ski Trails can be enjoyed for a quiet, (challenging) scenic summer walk.
*ORVs can ride for hours or take the trails to Foggy's or The Buckhorn for a meal!
FISHING & BOAT rentals-
Charter a fishing trip on Lake Superior and experience fishing "the Big Lake".
Or rent a pontoon for your own day of fun on Lake Superior.
AREA SIGHTS TO SEE
Check out the Maritime Museum at Whitefish Point, scene of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Oswald's Bear Ranch is a rescue started many years ago when the owner found himself caring for an injured bear. Worth the 40 minute drive to see bears of all ages who cannot be returned to the wild being given a safe home.
Pictured Rocks Interpretive Center and Alger Co. Heritage Center give you fascinating views of our cultural and geologic past.
WINTER FUN -
Bruno’s Rest offers a winter wonderland. Alger county is known as "the snowmobile capitol of the UP"! Ride from the cabin onto hundreds of miles of trails, well-groomed by Alger County SORVA. Cross country skiers will love the challenging McKeever Hills trail system just 1/4 mile down the road. For variety, Valley Spur and Munising ski trails are only 15 minutes away. Backcountry skiers and snowshoers can explore the area on seasonal roads and other trails. Many fat tire bike enthusiasts enjoy t
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2021 Rates Based on 6 guests
Open May – Oct and January – March
NO SMOKING
Spring May 29 – June 11
$700 4–7 night stay
$525 for a 3 night minimum stay (preferred)
Summer June 12 – Sept 4
$1400 5–7 night stay
$280 per night for 1 – 4 nights
Early & Late Summer Special $1000 for 5-7 nights or $200/night
June 12 – 18 & Aug. 28 – Sept. 3
Prefer 3 night minimum stays in Summer
Fall Sept 4 – Oct 31 (Our Fall colors are beautiful)
$700 4–7 night stay
$525 for a 3 night minimum stay (preferred)
Winter
$225/night or $1200 for 6-7 nights
Add $75 per additional guest over 6
Cleaning Fee $150 + $75 for more than 6 guests
Damage Deposit $200 (refundable)
Pet cleaning fee $200 per pet + $400 damage deposit - If accepted
Onsite firewood available for $8 per cube
1/2 due at reservation and balance is due 2-3 weeks prior to arrival.
Check-in 3:00 PM
Check-out 10:00 AM
I just spent time at this cottage for the second time, and I am never disappointed. The place is spotlessly clean, which is a priority for me. The owners Karen and Richard are easy to contact and they respond to emails right away (with no third party website involved!). The cottage sits on a small, scenic lake, making it feel like a quiet escape, yet Munising is only a 15 minute drive away. And this area of Michigan is God’s country when it comes to trails, lakes, and rivers within a few minutes of the cottage. Can’t wait to come back! Mike M
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home with us. It was a perfect place for our adventures at Pictured Rocks and our search for other waterfalls. Even on our rainy day we enjoyed the view, darts, foosball, and playing euchre. We enjoyed a movie one night as well. Your place is so clean and well stocked for cooking. I have already recommended it to a friend! The brownies were wonderful and so appreciated! Again thank you for your hospitality! Nan Hansen
Our stay at Bruno’s Rest was perfect. The home was very clean and the lake and kayaks were fun. Everything was so peaceful and relaxing. Karen was a great host and kept in contact with me updating me on the current pandemic. She was so easy to talk with and answered any questions promptly. I enjoyed talking with her on the phone when we were planning our trip. She had brownies waiting for us upon our arrival and it was such a nice surprise. The brownies were yummy too. I would love to stay here again if in the area. My family and I would actually really like to relocate to the upper peninsula from Ohio. It was beautiful and we enjoyed every moment or our trip. Thanks again. Crystal
The lake is perfect. It is quiet, calm, and natural. The cottage is very clean, well decorated , and extremely comfortable. The cottage is exactly what a UP cottage should be like. The local store, and hiking trails are all within walking distance. The cottage is in the middle of nowhere (which is a good thing), but it is also within a short drive to Munising and Manistique. The UP is only about forty miles wide in this location. There are two good restaurants if you are interested. The Brownstone Restaurant is located about one mile west of Au Train. The Dock Restaurant is right on the shore of Lake Michigan, located in a small marina. The marina/restaurant is in the town of Garden near the Fayette Historic State Park. The owners of Brunosrest, Karen and Richard are excellent to work with. We will definitely return for another visit. And yes, I would and did recommend this cottage to my family and friends. Anthony K
Wetmore, MI 49895
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We are a semi-retired couple who love living in this incredible place. We have enjoyed supporting our community through volunteering at the animal shelter, coaching at the high school and being volunteer firefighters. Now, we are happy to help you have a memorable vacation in our neck of the woods! We live by the cabin, so are just a call or text away if you need something or would like information to help you plan your UP activities.