How do I get there?

Milkweed is located deep within the Hiawatha National Forest, between the townships of Munising and Nahma in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Approximately three to five months prior to your stay, you will receive a confirmation email with information and detailed arrival instructions.

Airports

  • Delta County Airport (Escanaba): approximately 1 hour away (very small; typically requires a connection through Detroit)

  • Marquette Sawyer International Airport: approximately 2 hours away

  • Green Bay, Wisconsin: approximately 3 hours away

Driving
Milkweed is approximately:

  • 6 hours from Chicago

  • 7 hours from Detroit

  • 6 hours from Minneapolis–St. Paul

  • 5 hours from Milwaukee

  • 3.5 hours from Green Bay

  • 2 hours from Marquette

If you are driving a four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicle, you may travel to the meet-up location and follow without issue. For smaller vehicles, we provide transportation through the forest.

All guests meet in Rapid River at 5:00 PM EST on Friday, regardless of vehicle type. From there, we lead guests to the cabin. Driving to the cabin on your own is not permitted. We will call ahead of your reservation to coordinate transportation details.

What is glamping at Milkweed like?

Glamping at Milkweed is a blend of comfort and simplicity, set deep in the woods. Whether you’re staying in one of the main cabin rooms, the camper, or a canvas wall tent, the experience is rustic, cozy, and intentionally unhurried.

We are fully off the grid. There is no WiFi and no air conditioning, but there is filtered running water, full bathrooms, and reliable cell service at the cabin. Evenings are quiet, the nights are dark, and the pace is slower.

Milkweed is both a shared and spacious experience. Guests gather around the table, the fire, and the land—but there is also room to spread out, wander, rest, and spend quiet, private time with your guest if you choose.

This is also our home. There are dogs and livestock on the property, and guests should be comfortable sharing space with animals and with one another.

If you’re looking for polished luxury, this may not be the place. If you’re looking for warmth, care, and time to settle into the rhythms of the woods, you’ll feel at home here.

What is included in my stay?

Your booking includes accommodations for two guests for two nights, all meals, snacks, beverages, housekeeping, transportation from Rapid River to the cabin, tax, and a service fee.

Meals include:

  • Friday evening family-style dinner

  • Friday night fireside s’mores and digestifs

  • Saturday breakfast

  • Saturday lunch

  • Saturday early-evening snack

  • Saturday night tasting menu (10–14 courses)

  • Sunday brunch

What is your cancellation and refund policy?

All bookings are fully refundable up to 60 days prior to your reservation date. Cancellations made fewer than 60 days before arrival are non-refundable.

All refunds are subject to a $200 service fee.

In order to issue a refund, we must be able to resell the reservation. If the reservation is resold for less than the original purchase price due to timing or demand, the refund will reflect the resold amount.

We do not offer rescheduling within the same calendar year. However, you are welcome to transfer your reservation to another guest or friend.

Do you have a waitlist?

We keep an informal waitlist. If you are hoping for a specific date, you’re welcome to email us to inquire.

You can also join our mailing list via the newsletter form on our website. We send approximately two emails per month and notify our mailing list first when reservations open.

Can I bring my own alcohol?

BYOB is strongly discouraged, but exceptions may be made for special requests. Please reach out to us directly.

Can I smoke?

Yes. Smoking is permitted only in designated areas. Please use the ashtrays provided and be mindful of other guests.

What if I have mobility concerns?

The main cabin is accessible by ramp. The Sky Room and Deer Room are located on the first floor and are the most accessible accommodations.

The Wall Tents, Camper, and Campfire Room all require stair access. The downstairs bathroom in the main cabin is ADA-compliant.

Accessibility information is listed on each booking page. Please email us if you have questions or need guidance choosing the right accommodation.

Can I charge my electric vehicle?

No. We operate on solar power and a gas generator and are unable to charge electric vehicles or other large equipment.

Do you have water and electricity?

Yes. However, we are off the grid. We ask guests to be mindful of usage by taking short showers, turning off lights when not in use, and unplugging lamps and chargers when not needed.

Can three people stay in one room?

A cot can be added to all accommodations except the Wall Tents. This is handled on a case-by-case basis. Please email us to discuss availability.

Can I come alone?

Please email us to discuss solo occupancy, availability, and pricing.

Can I come just for dinner?

At this time, we do not offer dining without booking accommodations. Milkweed is a full-service bed and breakfast, and all stays are two-night experiences.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies?

We can accommodate vegetarian and pescatarian diets with advance notice.

We are unable to accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, or other restrictive diets, and we cannot prepare separate plates.

Guests with life-threatening allergies should not book. We are over an hour from the nearest hospital, and Milkweed is not a safe environment for those with anaphylactic allergies. Please reach out directly if you have questions.

Can I bring my pet?

No. For the safety of all guests and animals, we cannot allow outside pets. Please note that there are dogs on the property, as this is our home.

Can I bring my child?

Children under the age of 16 are not permitted. Guests 16 and older must be paid guests. Please notify us if anyone in your party is a minor.

What do the rooms look like?

Please visit our gallery page or Instagram to see photos of each accommodation. Each room is fully furnished with towels, robes, and extra blankets. Accessibility details are listed on each booking page.

What is your pricing?

Pricing ranges between $2,000 and $5,000 per weekend, depending on accommodation and season. This includes two guests, tax, and service fee. Prices are subject to change.

What happens after I book?

Reservations within the same calendar year are paid in full at the time of booking.

Reservations made more than one year in advance require a 50% deposit to secure your stay. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to your reservation date.

Approximately 3–5 months before your stay, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details. For reservations with a remaining balance, this email will be sent along with an invoice.

We will also call you the Monday or Tuesday before your stay to review arrival and logistics.

If you have not heard from us 60 days prior to your reservation, please reach out.

Can I host an event at Milkweed?

If availability allows, we welcome small events such as elopements, family gatherings, and intimate retreats.

Maximum capacity is 12 guests in warmer months and 8 guests in colder months (up to 10 with cots in the main cabin). As noted elsewhere, children under 16 are not permitted.