The Embers Cabin

12/07/2025

The Ember's Cabin has served as a retreat for many to relax and soak in the beautiful nature around them. My husband has also used the cabin as an author during the off season for a quaint and quiet writing spot. Check out his two books - they make a great gift for that guy or gal in your life that loves the outdoors. Visit his author's page to order https://www.davemyersbooks.com/

09/17/2025

Great place to visit while you’re up here in the fall-Ember’s Cabin has some weekends open for a weekend to see the beautiful fall colors. 

Two Upper Peninsula waterfalls are also on the list by Mixbook.

09/23/2024

Check this out- this apple orchard is just 30 minutes from our cabin— great reason to schedule a stay at our cabin this fall.

This place beat out apple orchards in Ohio, Maryland, Tennessee, Massachusetts and Washington.

09/08/2024

This is just 5 miles from our cabin – pretty cool spot to check out while you’re staying here at The Embers Cabin. Feel free to PM me if you want to reserve some dates. 

09/06/2024

We have openings in our cabin for these peak weeks if you want to book a stay to see the color show!

Mark your calendars, Michigan! 🍂🍁

08/24/2024

We have some open weekends this fall for our cabin – great place to stay while you visit Alpena

06/29/2024

Love exploring nature in Michigan? 🌳🦋 🌊 Check out this nature-rich Alpena weekend itinerary (with lots of local eats too!)

🔹Grab a breakfast pizza at JJ's Steak and Pizza 🍕
🔹Birdwatch and stroll through Island Park - Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary & Thunder Bay River Center 🐦
🔹Explore shipwrecks at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center ⚓️
🔹Try international cuisine at the The Old Polish Corner
🔹Learn about science and history at the Besser Museum For Northeast Michigan & Planetarium 🪐
🔹Sample a beer flight with dinner at Austin Brothers Beer Company 🍻
🔹Go on a fossil hunting expedition at Rockport Recreation Area
🔹Indulge in giant homemade cinnamon rolls at Connie's Cafe in Ossineke
🔹Take a photo by the 45th parallel sign
🔹Grab a coffee and sandwiches at Cabin Creek Coffee ☕
🔹Identity wildflowers, like the rare dwarf lake iris, at Misery Bay Nature Preserve🌼
🔹Dine at Red Brick Tap & Barrel
🔹Savor a sweet treat at Downtown Scoops 🍨

Thank you Visit Alpena: Sanctuary of the Great Lakes for hosting Awesome Mitten on this lovely nature-filled trip!

➡️ All the trip details

Go and explore the tranquil and intriguing town of Alpena, built around Lake Huron’s beauty in Northeast Lower Michigan - you won’t regret it.

06/15/2024

Another great reason to check out this area

Here's some info and photos of the lake with (and without) water...

05/08/2024

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/this-underrated-city-on-lake-huron-s-shores-is-a-great-lake-getaway-without-crowds/ar-BB1h1okc?ocid=socialshare&cvid=405202686b38489cb8d321dd61cd28cc&ei=72

If you're looking for a peaceful getaway to the Great Lakes that's not too overrun with tourists, you might want to check out this charming lake town.

02/25/2024

This is just one of the things that happens during the off-season here at The Embers
cabin- it’s our second boil from the sap of our maple trees here around the cabin -looking forward to fresh syrup and pancakes tomorrow morning 

12/13/2023

Alpena made the list for “must see” small towns

https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/9-must-visit-small-towns-in-michigan.html?fbclid=IwAR0LgZUTzqFmUCSY1XAJGnYxtDNw8yGxZiytkGi649o2xf-TQWN2kJqQoyw

Explore the unique charm of Michigan's towns, from the coastal beauty of Alpena to the Bavarian heritage of Frankenmuth and the natural wonders of Manistique.