Lodging in Christmas, Michigan

• Evergreen Cottage, Christmas, MI 49862. Phone 800-982-1633 or 906-387-1633. This cozy two bedroom cottage is located just south of M-28 in the village of Christmas. Complete kitchen, gas fireplace, cable TV, and air conditioning. The sunroom can be used as an additional sleeping area. Within 5 miles of the Pictured Rocks and Grand Island and near Lake Superior beaches. On the snowmobile trail. Pet friendly.
• Margo's Cove, E8070 Highway M-28, Christmas, MI 49862. Phone: 906-387-1617 or 260-693-3224. Three bedroom rental home on Lake Superior. Sleeps up to 8. 1 1/2 baths. Cable TV, washer, and dryer. Complete kitchen. 150' Lake Superior beach with pier. 3-day minimum. Also for rent, a 2-bedroom ground level apartment, sleeps up to 6 with Lake Superior access. Sofa sleeper. Cable TV. Complete kitchen. Sorry, no smoking. Pets with small additional charge and prior approval as we have a dog. Both rentals have direct trail access.
• Vixen's Inn is a fully furnished vacation home conveniently located just off Highway M-28 in Christmas. There are five bedrooms and the home offers two lodging options: Guests can rent either the three bedroom home or the other two bedrooms can be added to the rental for a large group of up to 12 guests. Full kitchen and a comfortable living room. A party room with a bar and gas fireplace is included with the 5 bedroom lodging option. Pets welcome. On the trails and within 1 block of Lake Superior and the casino. Nightly Rentals. Vixen's Inn, N7819 Reindeer Run, Christmas, MI 49862. Phone: 906-387-4405
• White Pine Lodge. Motel guest rooms include double rooms with queen-sized beds, king suites with mini-fridge and microwave, and single rooms. All guest rooms have AC, Cable TV, and Wireless Internet Access. 2 Handicap units. Elevator. Oversize Jacuzzi tub. Deluxe complementary Continental Breakfast with waffles. Adjoining gas station and convenience store is open 24 hours daily. Next to Kewadin Casino and Snowmobile/ATV Trail Head. Pets Welcome. (Formerly the Pair-a-Dice Inn). E7889 W. M-28, Christmas, MI 49862. Phone 906-387-1111
• Yule Log Resort on Lake Superior, Highway M-28. 4 miles west of Munising, in Christmas, MI. Phone: 906-387-3184. Housekeeping cabins on the shores of Lake Superior. Cable TV. Playground. View of Grand Island. Sandy beaches for swimming. Open May 1 through October.

Lodging in AuTrain, Michigan (9 miles west of Christmas)

• AuTrain Lake Cottage, E5403 North Shore Road, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8147. Two bedroom furnished cottage on AuTrain Lake. Full kitchen, cable TV, deck with lawn furniture, grill, and a fire pit for bonfires. Sand beach with a fishing boat & motor, paddleboat, and a canoe included with the cottage rental. June through September.
• AuTrain River Cabin, N7163 Forest Lake Road, Au Train, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8367. Furnished cabin overlooking the AuTrain River. Sleeps 6. Kitchen and family room. Large deck with grill, picnic table and deck chairs. Fire pit on the beach. Dock. Sand beach with good swimming. Fishing boat with motor, life vests, cushions, and canoe with paddles. On the Snowmobile Trail.
• AuTrain River Lodge on the AuTrain River, E5449 Curtis Road, AuTrain, MI.49806. Phone: 906-892 -8367. Lodge has two bedrooms with a loft. Living area has a wood-burning fireplace with cable TV and there is a wood-burning fireplace on the lower level. Complete kitchen. Deck offers an outstanding view of the river, a wonderful spot for enjoying the north woods. Heated garage with 8' x 8' hot tub for relaxing or working on your machines. On the snowmobile and ATV trails.
• Coleman's Paradise Resort on AuTrain Lake, AuTrain, Michigan 49806. (906) 892-8390. 1-2-3 bedroom housekeeping cottages, all with views of the lake. Nice swimming beach. Pets permitted. Game room and store with bait shop. Open Year Round. On the trail.
• Joel Creek Cabin, E5909 Joel Creek Road, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8467. Three-bedroom cabin nestled in the woods of the Hiawatha National Forest, just south of AuTrain, MI. Open concept living area with a full kitchen and one bathroom. Sofa sleeper and comfortable furniture for relaxing. Beautiful surroundings offer privacy and seclusion on Joel Creek. Conveniently located near area attractions and recreation. Easy access to snowmobile and ATV trails.
• LaValleys Resort, N-7017 AuTrain/Forest Lake Road, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8455. Lodging overlooking AuTrain Lake at Bear and Fox Cabins and Wolf Lodge. Bear Cabin has 4 bedrooms with a screened porch and sleeps up to 8. Fox Cabin has 1 bedroom and sleeps up to 4. Wolf Lodge has 2 bedrooms. Fully equipped kitchens. Cable TV. Picnic tables, charcoal grills, and fire rings for campfires. 100' of beach on Au Train Lake for swimming, boating, fishing, or sitting in the sand.
• Northern Nights Resort, Cabins on AuTrain Lake, AuTrain, Michigan 49806. (906) 892-8225. 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom housekeeping cabins on AuTrain Lake. Laundry facilities, recreation room, bait and tackle shop and a small store. Boat with each cabin. 9 miles west of Christmas, MI. Gas log fireplaces in cottages. Comfortable lodgings with beach on AuTrain Lake. On the trail.
• Northwoods Resort on AuTrain Lake N7070 Forest Lake Rd, Au Train, MI 49806. (906) 892-8114. Fully equipped rental cabins on AuTrain Lake, some with fireplaces, open year round. Canoe and kayak rentals, Boat and motor rentals, private beach and dock, childrens playground, pets permitted. On the snowmobile trails.
• Riverview Resort, Cabins, Canoe Rentals and Livery, N7503 Arbutus St, Au Train, MI, 49806, phone (906) 892-8247. The only outfitter on the Autrain River. Rent canoes for river trips, you can be picked up at the bridge or the beach at Lake Superior. Call for canoe reservations or stop by and knock on the door. 3 beautiful riverside cabins for rent with full kitchens and microwaves. Seasonal from May 1st through October 31st.

Lodging on Lake Superior (A few miles east or west of Christmas)

• Au Train Island View Lodge is located just east of AuTrain on the shores of Lake Superior. The Lodge has 3 bedrooms and a loft with 3 & 1/2 bathrooms and will sleep up to 12 guests. Two wood-burning fireplaces, cable TV, and wireless internet access. Complete kitchen with dishwasher. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and the beauty of Lake Superior as you relax in this lovely vacation home. Easy trail access. Open year round. N7869 Sunset Drive, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: (702) 853-0586 and ask for Paula or Donna.
• Cottage on Lake Superior, E4256 Highway M-28, AuTrain, MI 49862. Phone: 906-439-5877 after 6 pm. Three bedroom rental cottage overlooking Grand Island and AuTrain Island on Lake Superior. Cottage has 2 full bathrooms, complete kitchen, washer/dryer, Direct TV, and a see-through wood-burning stove. Sleeps up to 9 guests. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Grand Island, and the Hiawatha National Forest are nearby offering wonderful recreational opportunities. Snowmobile from the cottage door.
• Holiday Inn Express Lakeview is located on the shores of Lake Superior, only 2 miles west of downtown Munising on M-28, or 2 miles east of Christmas. The hotel has 62 rooms, 15 suites, 4 handicap rooms, and the areas largest indoor pool. Hot tub, sauna, and fitness center. Complementary Continental Breakfast. Elevator. In-room high speed internet access. Rooms have cable TV and coffee makers. 1 & 2 bedroom suites have microwaves and refrigerators. Outstanding view of the Pictured Rocks Lakeshore. Meeting room and gift shop. Easy access to the snowmobile trail. E8998 Highway M-28, Munising, MI 49862. Phone: 906-387-4800 or 1-800-HOLIDAY.
• Lakeshore Log Lodge on Lake Superior. Phone: 906-892-8525. Log Vacation Home has 3 bedrooms with 3 1/2 baths and a double size Jacuzzi tub. Full kitchen, Satellite TV with surround sound, DVD player, and sirius radio. Laundry room. Decks overlook Lake Superior. Heated garage. N7865 Sunset Road off Highway M-28, AuTrain, MI 49806. Easy snowmobile and ORV trail access.
• Lake Superior Log Cabin on Lake Superior, N7875 Sunset Drive, Au Train, MI 49806. Phone: 231-587-6200 or 231-620-2776 (Between 8 am and 8 pm EST). Two bedroom cabin with a sleeping loft, 2 full bathrooms, and a complete kitchen. Washer & dryer. Living area with skylights and a Franklin style wood stove for relaxing in front of the fire. Satellite TV with VCR & DVD players. Large deck overlooks AuTrain Bay in Lake Superior. Wood-fired Snorkel Hot Tub. 8 miles west of Munising and the Pictured Rocks Lakeshore. Easy access to the snowmobile trail and cross-country ski trails.
• Seacoast Cottage on the shores of Lake Superior, 12.5 miles west of Christmas, MI on Hwy M-28. Phone: 906-343-6710 or 1-877-307-6710 for reservations. Enjoy this comfortable 3 bedroom A-frame cottage on Lake Superior. 2 bedrooms and large loft that overlooks the living room. Sleeps 6 adults. Fully equipped kitchen and large living room with satellite TV, VCR, and Stereo. A deck with barbecue grill surrounds the Glass Room providing outstanding views of sunrises and sunsets over the Lake. Open year round. Sorry, no smoking, no pets, and no snowmobiles.

Camping:

• Bay Furnace Rustic Campground, Hiawatha National Forest, Christmas, MI. Rustic wooded campground on the shore of Lake Superior. 50 spacious sites with fire pits and picnic tables. Vault toilets and water. Sanitary Dump Station. No reservations: first-come, first-served.
• Otter Lake Campground is located on Otter Lake in the Hiawatha National Forest just southwest of Munising on Buckhorn Road. 70 sites with electric service, modern bathrooms with hot showers, and a guest laundry. Group sites & seasonal sites available. Small sandy beach for wading. Row boats and paddle boats. Nature Trail. Only minutes from Munising, the Pictured Rocks, Grand Island, and numerous waterfalls. On the ORV trails. Pets Welcome. Open May through November. E 7609 Otter Lake Road, Munising, MI 49862 Reservations: (906) 553-4921, Campground Office: (906) 387-4648
• Wandering Wheels Campground. This 440 acre wooded and landscaped park offers you the finest surroundings for a fun filled family vacation. Heated Outdoor Pool. Cable TV. Only 5 miles from Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks, Miners Castle, Grand Island, Valley Spur Trails, waterfalls, and various lakeside activities. Great facilities. Pets Welcome. Located 3 miles east of Munising on Highway M-28 East, Munising MI 49862. Phone 1-906-387-3315 or 1-906-387-1580.

Picnic area at Bay Furnace Historic Site on Lake Superior. Enjoy this beautiful view of Lake Superior on the site of the old iron smelting town of Onota.

Take a Waterfall Tour of the Waterfalls in Alger County: The area around Munising in Alger County has delightful waterfalls for visitors to enjoy. Two waterfalls can be viewed from your car, others are a short stroll through the woods on an easy path, while a few require a serious hike into the woods.

Antiques:
Red Barn Antiques, PO Box 99, N7017 AuTrain Lake Road, AuTrain, MI 49806. (906) 892-8455. Depression Glass, China, Books, Magazines, Items from the 40's, 50's and 60's, Lamps, Pottery, Pictures, Munisingware and much more.

Charter Fishing on Lake Superior:
Kimar's Fishing Charters and Shelter Bay Resort on Lake Superior at Shelter Bay, MI. E3216 Highway M-28, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8277 or toll free: 1-800-419-2242. Located on the shores of Lake Superior, Kimar's Charters offers trolling, casting, and jigging trips on Lake Superior to the Shelter Bay Flats, the Big Reef, and Stannard Rock. Kimar's Resort features 2, 3, and 4 bedroom housekeeping cottages and a 3-bedroom mobile home. 300' sandy beach. Lots of room for your trailers. Boat ramp.

Convenience Store and Gas Station Open 24 hours daily. Located on Highway M-28 between the Kewadin Casino and the White Pine Lodge. Easy trail access for snowmobiles and ATVs.

Food, Entertainment, and Shopping
Falling Rock Café & Bookstore in downtown Munising. Café serves breakfast sandwiches, bagels, homemade soups, sandwiches, quiche, pasties, and delicious fresh roasted coffee. Hand dipped ice cream cones, sundaes, and ice cream sodas. Bookstore features new books, several about the Upper Peninsula, thousands of used books, and items created by local artists. Wireless internet service. Stop by Saturday nights for music and enjoy other events that take place during the week. A wonderful spot to have a bite as you browse this interesting shop in one of the oldest buildings in Munising. Phone: 906-387-3008. Located on M-28 at 104 East Munising Ave., Munising, MI 49862

Gift Shops:
Santa's Workshop Gift Shop is located on the corner of Highway M-28 and St. Nicholas Avenue, 3 miles west of Munising in Christmas, Michigan. Look for the Large Santa by the gift shop. Beautiful Christmas items for your home, tree, and yard. Collectibles include Bing & Grondall, Royal Copenhagen, Pipka, Jim Shore, Serenity Angels, Snow Buddies, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Rock-a Buddies, plus nutcrackers, stuffed animals, snowmen, a wide variety of unusual ornaments plus much more.Visit with Santa on Saturday and Sunday during December. Phone: 906-387-2929

Real Estate:
MICHELLE DOUCETTE, RE/MAX Superiorland, PO Box 533, M-28 East, Munising, MI 49862. Phone (906) 387-4530 or Toll Free cell (888) 807-8444. Located in Alger County on the corner of Hwy M-28 and Connors Road, 1 mile west of AmericInn. Stop by and ask for "Michelle". She is committed to excellence in fulfilling your real estate dreams for a truly "Superior" lifestyle. She has listings in North Central Upper Peninsula specializing in Marquette and Alger Counties; including Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Superior National Forest properties, Lake Superior waterfront and inland lake properties, hunting acreage, residential, and commercial. Call Toll Free 1-888-807-8444 or send an email to: michelledoucette@remax.net

Services:
COMPLETE COTTAGE CARE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT by GTD Enterprises serving Munising, AuTrain, Christmas , and the surrounding area. We offer year round services that include opening or closing your cottage, winterization, fall & spring cleaning, and property management for those who have rental property. We also offer lawn care & landscaping, snowplowing, roof snow removal, and septic tank care or replacement. We do dock maintenance and power washing of decks, driveways, or houses. Call Gary at 906-202-0629 for all your cottage care needs in Alger, Schoolcraft, or Delta Counties.

Snowmobile Rentals:
Munising Snowmobile Rentals. Rental of new model Ski-Doo snowmobiles in Alger County, the Snowmobiling Capital of the Midwest. Heavy lake effect snow. Snowmobile in every direction. On the trail. E 10160 Highway M-28, Wetmore, MI 49895. Phone (906)-387-4300.

AuTrain River Canoe and Kayak Rentals. Rent canoes and kayaks for paddling on AuTrain Lake and the AuTrain River. Enjoy a leisurely paddle from the South Bridge to the North Bridge (Doucette Bridge) or tackle AuTrain Lake and then relax on the river. Rentals of 15' & 17' canoes; 10', 12' & 14 ' single person kayaks; or a double kayak. Livery service. N7163 Forest Lake Road, AuTrain, MI 49806 Contact Mike at 906-892-8367.

Northwoods Canoe Trips and Boat Rentals. Canoe and kayak rentals with livery service at Northwoods Resort, N7070 Forest Lake Road, 2 miles south of M-28 on H-03. Phone: 906-892-8114 or just stop by and we will get a trip all set up for you. Trips take from 3-5 hours on the gentle AuTrain River that meanders through the Hiawatha National Forest. Boat & motor rentals and pontoon boat rentals for AuTrain Lake. Go fishing or just enjoy a wonderful day on the water.

Riverview Canoe Rentals and Livery, Riverview Canoe Rentals on the AuTrain River. N7503 Arbutus St, Au Train, MI, 49806, phone (906) 892-8247. Rent canoes for river trips, you can be picked up at the bridge or the beach at Lake Superior. Call for reservatons.

Dog Sledding at Triple Creek Kennels, E5372 Highway M-94, Munising, MI 49862. Phone: 906-493-5242. Two hour, 1 day, and 2 day guided sled dog trips tailored to groups from 2 to 6. Some trips in the Hiawatha National Forest include lodging and meals. The ultimate wilderness experience.

Dog Sledding at Wilderness Trail Outfitters, 15480 Forest Highway 13, Wetmore, MI 49895. Phone 906-280-6612. Dogsledding. Drive your own dogsled through the wilderness of the Hiawatha National Forest. Guided trips from 2 hours. Tours start December 1st and run to April 30th. Learn how to handle the sled and the dogs. Lodging and meals included with some tours. Overnight stay at a wilderness lodge.

Hunting: Guided hunting trips for bear and deer at Buck Sporting Lodge in Forest Lake, just south of AuTrain. E5372 Highway M-94, Munising, MI 49862. Phone: 906-493-5242.

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