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D's Base Camp

3.5 star property
A peaceful retreat awaits travelers at this smoke-free property where convenient amenities make unwinding easy after a day of exploration

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Suite, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Suite 5, Second Floor) | In-room dining - D's Base Camp (Toivola)
Suite, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Suite 5, Second Floor) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - D's Base Camp (Toivola)
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Suite, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Suite 1 or 2) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker - D's Base Camp (Toivola)
Suite, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Suite 5, Second Floor) | Living area - D's Base Camp (Toivola)
D's Base Camp offers essentials for a relaxing stay. Guests love the free in-room WiFi and self-parking. Barbecue grills invite outdoor meals in tranquil surroundings. Visitors especially enjoy the peaceful, smoke-free atmosphere.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Suite, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Suite 1 or 2) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Suite 1 or 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Living room
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 7 Twin Beds

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Suite, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Suite 5, Second Floor) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Suite 5, Second Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Living room
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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Suite, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Suite 4) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Suite 4)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Living room
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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Suite, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Suite 3) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Suite 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Living room
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Toivola is home to D's Base Camp. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mine Shaft and Prospector's Paradise. Visit our Toivola travel guide
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Map
40801 Hwy. M26, Toivola, MI, 49965

What's nearby

  • Michigan Technological College Houghton
    Michigan Technological University
    20 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Houghton, MI, USA - Oct 3,2020:The Portage Lake Lift Bridge connects the cities of Hancock and Houghton, was built in 1959.
    Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    21 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Twin Lakes State Park
    14 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Mine Shaft
    19 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center
    22 min drive - 18.6 miles

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mosquito Inn Bar
    2 min drive
  • Finish Line Diner
    17 min walk

About this property

D's Base Camp

Property highlights
D's Base Camp provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at D's Base Camp offer comforts such as separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Separate dining areas, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

D's Base Camp Lodge Toivola
D's Base Camp Toivola
D's Base Camp Lodge
D's Base Camp Toivola
D's Base Camp Lodge Toivola

Frequently asked questions

Is D's Base Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at D's Base Camp?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at D's Base Camp?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is D's Base Camp located?

Situated in Toivola, this lodge is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Twin Lakes State Park and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Mine Shaft. Lake Superior and Houghton–Hancock Bridge are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

D's Base Camp Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was very clean and great for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was clean. They were very friendly and not bothersome at all. The space was awesome and loved having a full kitchen. Plenty of room for all of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and large :)

The unit is simple, clean, and big. Great for larger groups. My first choice in the UP going from and to camp, coming from 800 miles south.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Getaway!

We enjoyed our stay at D's Base Camp. Clean and comfortable lodging for a great price! Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for our rock hunting needs

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was very clean and had a good kitchen area and comfortable seating in common area. The 3 bedrooms were also very nice and beds were comfortable. Plenty of room for parking as well. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located right on the highway. Very clean, safe and quiet. Plenty of parking area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for snowmobilers, side by sides, family vacation. Plenty of room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very nice, she greeted us when we arrived. Our suite was very cute and cozy. Nice and quiet place. We definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rental was just as described - well appointed, spacious and comfortable. Loved have two full bathrooms and so much space! Thank you for a great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed D'Bar! Perfect place to sprawl out and relax. We really enjoyed our stay. Especially nice that they had a full kitchen and dining area where we could cook our own meals. Close to Houghton and only an hour from Copper Harbor. Loved it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

KATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our family stayed here during MTU move in weekend. It was nice to be able to cook our own meals and avoid the very busy downtown area while still being a short drive to campus. This was a much better deal than any of the hotels. It has a rustic feel and is nothing fancy, but it met our needs for the weekend and my kids enjoyed having their own rooms. We will likely stay again when we come to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the suite! It was very clean and came with anything you could think of for a long stay trip. We had only stayed for one night, but it was an amazing night! The owner Donna was extremely friendly and helpful, the suite was very clean, and any information you might need you can find inside. I would recommend this place 100 times over if you're looking for a cozy place to set up base for a long trip. We'll definitely be back again if we're in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Very comfortable and generally clean. Enjoyed having a full apartment with seating area and kitchen. Beds were comfortable. Not as clean as the hotels we had stayed in during our trip as some furniture had significant stains on them which made me not want to use it. Kitchen pans could use replacing. It would have been helpful to have a guide on how to use the two remotes: finally figured them out after some frustration.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The amount of space and places to sleep were great with the kids along. The outside light was burnt out so it was pitch dark when we arrived. The one bedroom also had a light bulb out and didn’t work. There was one window air conditioner and it was in a bedroom so the door had to stay open to cool the main area. Parking was great as we could park next to our room. When looking to make sure we had everything while looking under beds the floor was not clean. The batteries in the tv remote were dead and so we used the box itself attached to the tv which was very annoying. All in all it was ok but not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Clean, comfortable and in a great central location for exploring the Keweenaw penninsula.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Very good communication with the host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and functional. Very clean and comfortable for our group of 5. Very friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower head needs cleaned or replaced.a few light bulbs needed replaced. Over all a nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's my fifth time renting here and it's always excellent. It's homey and right off of the highway so it's easy to get to Houghton or any other town you may want to visit
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfortable, convenient, spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and suite large enough for a group.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for All Purposes

D’s Base Camp caters more to adventurers, whilst we simply needed a reasonably priced place to stay overnight for college move-in weekend. With that said, you really can’t go wrong with multiple rooms, bathrooms, and kitchen. Will be looking to stay here again the next time we’re in town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was well set up and well priced. Primary complaint being that the instructions for the WiFi were not up to date in the book, other than that I would absolutely consider staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025