Explore Munising Alger Falls

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2026

Danielle

Perfect spot for our mini vacation, loved the size and the amenities of the property. Very cute and close to town. Wish there was one more chair, only 3 chairs inside and outside for a space that fit 4 comfortably. Thank you for the great communication.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Tammy

I will say this was the best stay even though it was short. I went to Munising to see my sister who has stayed in the past at Explore The bungalow was perfect ! Very pretty and comforting . They have a couple trails onsite that I fully recommend ! The staff was so nice and immediately available when needed. Even the wonderful ladies that cleaned the places were so fun to talk to as well. I will be back ! This is perfect for a solo traveler and close to all the fun things Munising has to offer !

Pet

4/10

Poor

17 Jul 2026

Andrea

There was an issue with the tub/shower leaking water into bedroom behind the bathroom. Looks like there is a hole in the tub. This was noticed at 10pm the day of check in. There is no staff on site. Texted the host number and was told someone from maintenence would come the next day. We pretty much said they could come anytime to look at it the next day. Only exception was we were going to be out from 9am to 12 noon. But they could look at it while we were gone. Returned and no one had looked at it and no communication from staff. We needed to be able to use the shower. Decided to pack and leave a day early due to no effort being made to look at it or communicate in a timely manner of repair/solution to problem. Texted the host again and recieved a message simply saying sorry no one communicated, but that someone from maintenence would look at it as they had told me the night before. I told them we had already left. Got a text back that said \" We hope you enjoyed your time with us.\"

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Heather

It was nice and quiet! Great location for all of the things we wanted to do for the weekend! Clean and easy to check
In and out!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

Abby

The place was clean and had *almost* everything we needed. I thought the fridge would have a small freezer for our ice packs. We wanted to be able to pack a cooler bag for the day but had no way to keep our ice packs frozen. I also would have liked some basic instructions for the washer/dryer unit. We would definitely stay here again but we would choose a unit not so close to the hwy.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Jose

The place was nice, the check in was easy. The only thing I didnt like was the fact that there was a weird smell upon entering the cabin and also one of the complimentary bottles of soap seemed opened and re used. Lastly there was like 3 flies just chillin inside on the large living area window. Other than that I do appreciate the cabins, they're cute and cozy I do wish they let people smoke out on the porch chairs provided. The rooms where clean so ill give them that for sure.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Ashley

The cutest and most cozy stay in Munising! Would 100% recommend, and stay again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Lauren

Clean, convenient and comfortable stay, while also close location to our hikes at Pictured Rocks. Only negative was road noise. We enjoyed our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Kristine

We loved our stay….super cozy quarters for a family of 4. Easy check-in, well equipped, quiet and close to town. Amazing views of the sunset!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Jeanne

Very nice and clean! We will stay here again!

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

candice

Such a cute place to stay! It would be top tier if it was set back in the woods!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

kase

We booked a suite not realizing that the suite do not come with the kitchen/stove area. They were easy to accommodate and get us upgraded to the cabin that would allow us to store and cook all the food we brought. They have a beautiful waterfall right behind the property that you can actually go right under! They have a giant hiking trail as well. It’s just enough out the city but not to far where my husband and I biked into town and explored as well. The personal fire pit out front made the cold night warm. Along with having centralized air and heating was amazing. Very clean inside, no issues with anything. They provided Kcups for coffee, bathroom soap essentials, and even a lighter to get your fire started. I loved the giant windows to view from but also that they had shades for privacy. Overall this cabin experience at explore made our trip to the U.P peacefully at home.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Jenny

The house manual was super useful for both the cabin and the surrounding area. The firepit and washer/dryer were useful and def enhanced the comfort of our stay. Would stay again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Paula

Private very quaint loved everything about the place. Lots to do in Munising. Only thing that was uncomfortable was the parking it was a little scary on side of hill. Highly recommended

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Amber

We booked two nights at Explorer Munising, and after reading some of the reviews, it made me a little worried of how our stay would end. But this place is absolutely AMAZING! THE LOCATION IS 10/10 the property is absolutely beautiful! To the people who say there isn’t instructions for check-in, they make the door access extremely easy, you don’t park across the street from the cabin. It’s literally 10 feet from your front door where you park. When people say it’s unsafe I’m assuming they’re new to visiting Michigan’s upper Peninsula, because no matter where you go it’s an adventure and there’s always a risk with that adventure! The kitchen inside of the cabins had everything you need for a stay. It has a mini fridge, a microwave and a coffee machine and a combo washer/dryer. Theres a small couch, a chair table and a large counter space for food, anything. Noise from the road? NONE from inside the cabins - yes you hear it if you’re sitting outside but WHO CARES! The smokeless fire pits outside of the cabins are not too close, you just do not stuff them like you do in your backyard (the fire to end our night was honestly so relaxing and the sky almost looked fake) The cleaning fee is absolutely affordable and completely understanding, you’re not walking into a hotel you’re walking into your own private place. You treat him like you’re home. You take your trash out when you leave and you lock the door. Don’t be lazy, these places don’t last when you have negative reviews!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Anatoly

Everything was very clean and user-friendly. Absolutely loved our stay here!

Family

2/10

Poor

22 Nov 2025

Elizabeth

This stay was a disaster. The map pin is completely wrong — the cabin is 3.5 miles from Munising, not on the water, and not even in city limits. It sits on a busy highway with constant semi-truck traffic and engine braking, making it impossible to sleep. A white noise machine was provided but not shown in listing photos — clearly meant to hide how loud it is.

The so-called “mini kitchen” had no stove or oven, just a microwave, mini-fridge, and a sink too small to wash a plate. We brought groceries we couldn’t use. The “lanai” is just a concrete step with two chairs. The listing also claimed there was a fire extinguisher — there wasn’t — even though there’s a fire pit right outside. Serious safety issue.

Hot water lasted 8 minutes, then needed 30 minutes to reheat. The cabin “sleeps 4” but came with just 2 plates and 2 bowls, and the dishes were dirty. No check-in info, no on-site staff, and a $100 cleaning fee for what turned out to be a VRBO rental disguised as a hotel on Expedia.

I contacted the host and received no response for over a day. Absolutely would not stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

cheryl

This was a last minute weekend in Oct stay! I am so glad we found EXPLORE and they had availability!! We stayed in a studio cabin. We did not use any of the provided appliances so I cannot comment on those.
Place was clean! Comfortable! Shower was perfect after a long day or two of hikes!
There are a couple of trails on property which came in handy after our long drive up first day ! Will stay here again !!!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Ryan

Long weekend trip

We went up to see the pictured rocks and this looked like a great place to stay, which it was. The cabin was very clean and had great amenities. It was easy to find, and communication with them was excellent. The beds were a little hard, but not so much that it stopped us from getting good rest from all the hiking we did! The firepit and short trail to a secluded waterfall was an awesome perk!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2025

Karen

Pros: Availability, when nothing else was available in the area. Washer/dryer. Kitchen area. Sitting area. Modern and clean.
Cons: Extremely expensive rate and a Very high cleaning fee. Access to front door of cabin was a little steep hill which made it awkward to carry luggage and belongings in and out. It had a 10:00 a.m. checkout which is earlier than other places we have stayed on our trips.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

Kourtney

Nice place!! No stove/oven in the house

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Very nice

Loved the place. Had a few issues, but wouldnt prevent me from coming back in the future. Bed is comfortable, great location, nice amenities.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

JULIE

Modern & Cozy

Great property! Wish we could have stayed more than one night.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Keith

It was very clean and cute. The property is great - conveniently located minutes from Munising and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore even has a couple of its own hiking trails on site. Stoves for your own personal campfire are a bonus!!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2025

Michelle

Very noisy, right next to a busy main road.
Not a lot of privacy.
The cabins are very clean and i loved the outside light that came in through the upper windows.
There was no freezer so I didn’t have a freezer pack for my cooler.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Heather

These cabins were a fantastic place to start and end our days. They had everything we needed, were clean, and spacious. We enjoyed the on-site hiking. Know that if you’re brining more than three people you’ll want to bring extra camp chairs to sit outside.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2025

Momma Mia

Well maintained, private and secluded but close to everything. Our 2 small dogs were comfortable, and we were able to hike and go climb frozen warefalls!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2025

Brett

It was just what we were looking for, snowmobiles dream.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Gretchen

Wonderful place to stay! We would absolutely return! Clean & comfortable. Great amenities including; fire pit with wood, washer/dryer, fridge, Kuerig with coffee, nice shower products, comfortable linens & towels. Very clean & easy/secure check-in.Host was responsive & friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Jennifer

EXPLORE Munising Alger Falls was perfect. Clean, modern, cozy & the hiking and falls on the property were magical! I can’t wait to come back again and again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

Pam

The individual studios were comfortable & clean. Also nice, quiet location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2024

Marci

The property was great! However, we drove in at night and none of the units were lit and the sign at the road was not lit. This made it hard to find the property. Once we were there ... it was great!!

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2024

Christopher

Thought property would have a stove and refrigerator and freezer. It was manageable. Better communication between then and 3rd party would be beneficial

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2024

Rachel

Cottage 210 was the perfect spot for our week long stay. The cottage came with everything we needed including 4 coffee pods (no sugar or cream), 2 laundry pods, 2 dishwasher pods, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, shampoo, conditioner,and body wash. Including firewood for the solo stove! We made dinner a few nights and the kitchen had all the utensils we needed as well. The bed was super comfortable, loved the blackout shades and sound machine. Each room including the living room had a smart TV. Convenient to log in to any app you want. The water pressure was incredible!! We stayed with our dog and the side door and yard was perfect for letting her out to do her business. Not to mention the view from the front windows was so relaxing and beautiful.

Pat's food grocery store less than a mile a way has roast chicken, pre made dinners, and everything else you need. In town we loved eh! Burger and East Channel Brewimg and the wood fired pizza connected. Location is perfect to kayak and/or take a Pictured Rock tour as well as a day trip to Marquette. We highly recommend and hope to be back!!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2024

Katrina

The unit still smelled new. It was clean. It was close to many places to eat and Wagner Falls as well. Perfect place for a nice get away

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2024

Dustin

Amazing place today such a beautiful view from where I was staying

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Aug 2024

Megan

Beautiful cabin. it was much smaller than anticipated, but we made it work. However, this is very deceiving description because there are in fact NO kitchen amenities except a Keurig and a fridge. So I wasn’t able to cook anything that I brought.
the property is close to town and trails and beaches. The walking hike up to Algers Falls was fun and literally right there so that’s a great feature!
I probably wouldn’t stay here again without being able to cook out and have those options

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

Sarah

Absolutely loved it!!! It was perfect for our family.

2/10

Poor

16 Aug 2024

Deborah

No hanging space. Orbitz said 3pm check in the location would not allow us in until 4pm

2/10

Poor

16 Aug 2024

Tyler

We liked the small studio cabin enough. Modern look, bathroom was really nice.

Shower didn't get very hot. If you like hot showers, this isn't the place.

Upon arrival there were tech issues and our code didn't work and wifi was down. Took around 30 mins for off site staff to respond. Room was mostly clean. Fridge needed to be wiped down better and the pullout bed had sand all over it (they offered to send a housekeeper back but I'd already cleaned up).

No partial refund was offered. I was told there wasn't anything they could do because we booked through Expedia and not them. When I talked to Expedia, they called Explore and Explore denied the request to do a partial refund. So it was definitely up to Explore to offer some kind of refund or upgrade for inconveniences but they declined.

It's pet friendly, but not many places for your pet to do their business. All grassy or flat areas are near the cabins...they have to go potty right next to a cabin. It's a little awkward.

That said, there are hiking trails on the property if you want to take your pet through them. We love hiking but it was raining during our stay.

No freezer in the mini fridge. It's more like a wine fridge. Nice looking, but not exactly functional.

Would have preferred a rug in the entrance (there is one outside but it's not enough) to wipe our feet. Parking areas are dirt and that was easy to track in, especially when it rained.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2024

Celina

New construction cabins, which were cleanly and included all of the basics. Great location-two minutes from downtown Munising and five from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Visitor’s Center! Very close to restaurants, breweries, and activities! They have assigned parking, which was tight for spots 112 and 113. I have a large motor vehicle and could not comfortably fit in the spot. I attempted to reach out to management about the parking but did not receive a response.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2024

Michelle

Very cute, close to town but quiet. Signage for the one way could have been more prominent, but overall a very nice stay

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2024

John

Nice to walk to the waterfall nearby. Hiking trails.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2024

Kye

The property was super nice all around. Would definitely stay again

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

Brandi

The cabin was clean! Location to Munising is great. The property and the view is really nice. The washer/dryer in the cabin was a nice extra amenity. It was perfect place to stay for our annual girls trip. We would stay here again!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

Eleora

Beautiful scenery, I loved the trails for walking and the fire pit outside. Perfect for family or if it’s your first time in the area.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2024

Pamela

The cute suites were just what we needed for a short stay in the Munising area. They're close to town and had many amenities including a solo stove/fire pit. They even had a device that provided white noise for sleeping. We'll definitely stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2024

Maria

We loved the view from our cottage. We booked a 6 person cottage and it was very clean and it provided for our needs in the kitchen and bathroom. We didn’t have road noise problems at the upper level which was great since my husband is a light sleeper. Our shower water stayed warm enough for all of us. We will definitely book again.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2024

Douglas

New cabins just outside Munising on the main road. Very nice. I’m not sensitive about noise but road noise here was pretty bad.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2024

Ann

Munising Stay

Very nice property. There were a few frustrations. I am guessing the bugs (not literal) will get worked out.
Do NOT try to find the property from the Hotels.com address! Wasn’t able to watch tv and the hot water heater must be really small.
It is a no contact check in which is fine, however I was given a check in for 2 different cottages. The person I talked to… was her first night on the job and I was pretty frustrated.
We would probably stay there again now that we know what to expect.

Friends_and_family Family