We had a fun, relaxing visit during Labor Day weekend: this was our base camp to explore Northeast Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Arriving at Wheel Inn on Thursday, we bellied up to the bar and asked Diane if we could check in; she directed us to the manager Yvonne who quickly and kindly explained the layout, the policies, and the amenities, while deftly pouring drinks for guests.
The place was clean, cozy, and airy. The fridge had space for beverages and snacks. There were enough power outlets to recharge our phones, but we averaged one bar of LTE, so this was an Internet-free vacation.
The battery-powered light switch and accent lights were dead, but the smoke detector had working batteries, so I appreciate the prioritization.
During our stay, temps plunged into the low 40s: the space heater kept the room in the mid-50s, which was perfect for sleeping bags, which we were told to bring.
Labor Day music: a deejay and a polka band, but the highlight was the cover band Otis Spicoli, playing gems like Icona Pop and a Journey/Metallica mashup.
We cooked most of our meals on the picnic table provided. We did eat in the restaurant one night: I had a delicious cheeseburger, fries, and a beer. The wait staff took good care of us.
Eventually we stopped hearing the drone of the ATVs prowling, and relaxed by reading books and playing board games between road trips.
Next time we visit, I’ll rent an ATV, and make sure I remember the meat raffle at 3 on Saturday!