How do I get there?
We are located in the Hiawatha National Forest, between Munising and Nahma Townships in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Before your visit, we will send directions to the meet-up via email. In the meantime, here are a few things to think about when planning your visit.
Airports: Marquette Sawyer Airport is a 2 hour drive. Delta County Airport is a 1 hour drive and very small – you will likely have to transfer in Detroit. Green Bay, WI is 3 hours from us.
Driving: We are 6 hours from Chicago and 7 hours from Detroit. If you have a 4-wheel drive vehicle and plan to drive, you can get to our cabin without a problem. For smaller cars, we have a carpool pick-up outside of the woods at 5pm on Friday. We meet all guests regardless of their vehicle in Rapid River at 5 pm EST on Friday. Driving back to the cabin on your own is not permitted. We will call closer to your reservation to work out each guests’ transportation details.
What is glamping at the Milkweed Inn like?
Glamorous camping – whether staying in one of our main cabin rooms, Bambi Airstream or Montana Made Canvas Wall Tents, our space is rustic and cozy. While we do indulge in “creature comforts” on some levels, we are not a luxury hotel or even a hotel for that matter. We do not have WiFi or air conditioning. We do have full bathrooms with running filtered water and we do have cell reception at the cabin. Iliana has 4 dogs on the property (Bear, Bunny, Clementine, and George), so guests should be ok spending time around pups of all sizes. You will be eating, staying, seeing, and sharing space with others during your time with us.
What is included in the price?
All pricing is for two people, two nights. Accommodations, meals, snacks, beverages, service, housekeeping, transportation from Rapid River into the woods and tax. Tips for our staff are never expected but always apprciated. See below for a full list of meals served:
Friday evening ‘family style’ dinner
Friday night fireside Smores and digestifs
Saturday morning breakfast
Saturday afternoon lunch
Saturday early evening snack plate
Saturday night tasting menu (10-14 courses)
Sunday brunch
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
We have a no reschedule policy. If you are unable to make your reservation, we will resell your ticket and refund you once the reservation for that weekend has been resold. There is a no refund or reschedule policy for any changes to your reservation within 30 days of your arrival. There is a transfer fee of $200 for processing fees, bookkeeping, and rearrangements.
Can I BYOB?
Strongly discouraged.
Can I smoke?
Yes. There will be designated areas for smoking. All butts must go in the ashtray provided. Please keep it clean and be mindful of other guests if you choose to smoke.
What if I have mobility issues?
The main cabin is accessible by ramp. The rooms on the first floor are the Sky Room and the Deer Room, these are the suggested rooms for any guests with disabilities. The Wall Tent, Airstream, and Campfire Room all have stairs. Our downstairs bathroom is ADA compliant, both toilet and shower. On our booking page, each reservation has accessibility information near the check out button. Please email us if you have any further questions on this matter themilkweedinn@gmail.com
Do you have water and electricity?
Yes. However, we are off the grid, so we ask that you limit your use while here by trying to take one short shower during your stay. Please be mindful of your energy usage while you are here, including turning off lights when not occupying the room, and unplugging lamps, chargers and the like when not in use.
Can we have three to a room?
We have a cot that can be added to all accommodations except for the wall tents. Email us at themilkweedinn@gmail.com to discuss. This is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Can I come alone?
Email us at themilkweedinn@gmail.com to discuss.
Can I just come for dinner?
We are a full-service Bed and Breakfast. At this time, we do not offer an option to dine without booking the full accommodations. Since we have limited rooms and a small staff, we cannot do one day turnovers. All of our stays are priced for two days.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies?
We cannot make accommodations for dietary restrictions or allergies. There are ways to avoid something you cannot have; however we cannot plate anything differently. We strongly discourage any guest booking who has a life-threatening allergy (i.e. shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, etc.) of any sort. We are an hour away from the nearest hospital. If you have an anaphylactic allergy, Milkweed Inn will not be a safe environment for you. If you are vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free or sugar-free, it will not be possible for us to make accommodations as these ingredients will be incorporated through every meal.
Can I bring my pet?
For the safety of other guests, we cannot allow pets. (There will, however, be four dogs hanging around since it is Iliana’s living quarters too.)
Can I bring my child?
Children under 15 are not permitted. Children 15 and older must be paid guests. Please notify us if a member of your party is a minor.
What do the rooms look like?
If you are interested in the differences between each room, check out our “gallery” page or visit our Instagram. Each room has its own personality; they are all fully furnished and equipped with towels, robes, and extra blankets. The main cabin rooms have queen sized beds. The Airstream and Wall Tents are fully furnished and have full sized beds. If you require ADA complaint accommodations, please refer to the previous FAQ regarding accessibility
What is your pricing?
Our pricing is between $1,500 and $4,000 per weekend for one room. This price includes two people, and is all inclusive. Prices subject to change per season.
Can I host an event at the cabin?
If there is a weekend with availability, we would love to host your small event. Events like elopements, family reunions, friends weekends, and small work retreats would all work well at Milkweed Inn. Please note, the maximum capacity is 12 people in warmer months, and 8 people in the colder months (possibly 10 if you are comfortable with setting up additional cots within the main cabin rooms). As noted above, no children under the age of 15 are allowed for safety reasons.