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.
• Yule Log Resort on Lake Superior on Highway M-28. 4 miles west of Munising, in Christmas, MI. Phone: 906-387-3184. 8 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 bedroom with a loft. Living area has a wood-burning fireplace with cable TV. Complete kitchen with full sized appliances, microwave, toaster, and coffee maker. 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.
• Four Seasons Cabins, corner of Forest Lake Road and Martin Road, Au Train MI, overlooking AuTrain Lake. Phone: 906-452-6569. Furnished cabins with 2 bedrooms that will sleep 4-6 guests. Fully equipped kitchen, full bath, living room with cable TV and VCR. Bunkhouse for larger groups. Deck, charcoal grill, and firepit. On the snowmobile trail with ATV trails nearby.
• 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)

• Holiday Inn Express Lakeview, E8998 Highway M-28, Munising, MI 49862. Phone: 906-387-4800 or 1-800-HOLIDAY. This new motel 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.
• 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. $10

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.

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 Shelter Bay Charters and Resort on Lake Superior. E3216 Highway M-28 at Shelter Bay, 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.

Charter fishing trips and Sightseeing Tours on Lake Superior at Shelter Bay Charters E3394 Old M-28 Highway, AuTrain. MI 49806. Located only 25 miles east of Marquette or 19 miles west of Munising, Shelter Bay Charters offers fishing at Stannard Rock, Big Reef Fishing, Shelter Bay Flats, and local fishing trips. Day, half-day, or hourly trips. Sunset Cruise. Phone: 906-892-8230

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, Christopher Radko, Pipka, Jim Shore, Bently Crystal Snowflakes, 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. Animal Blankets by Banky for the little ones. Visit with Santa on Saturday and Sunday during December. Phone: 906-387-2929

General Business:
Carr Lake Excavation, N-7771 Evergreen Drive, Christmas, MI. Phone: 906-387-3451. Lot preparation, stump removal, basements, sand, gravel, top soil, road work, septic systems, snow removal, demolition, bulldozing, and all your excavation needs for the Christmas, Au Train, and Munising area in the Central Upper Peninsula.

Carr Lake Storage Units, N-7771 Evergreen Drive, Christmas, MI. Phone: 906-387-3451. Large and small rental units available for your snowmobile, boat, seasonal recreational equipment, household goods, and much more. Just a few feet off M-28 with easy access to storage building.

Real Estate:
Carr Lake Development, Rick Carr, N-7771 Evergreen Drive, Christmas, MI 49862. Phone: 906-387-3451. Wooded lots for sale on beautiful Carr Lake in the village of Christmas. Some property zoned commercial. All lots have a view of the lake and some are on the water. Information on residential acreage on request. Investor inquiries welcome. 25 acre lake with good fishing. Ideal location for a year round home or that vacation house. Located amid excellent recreational opportunities in the Hiawatha National Forest, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and Lake Superior. 

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. Michelle is committed to excellence in fulfilling your real estate dreams for a truly "Superior" lifestyle. Listings in North Central Upper Peninsula specializing in Marquette and Alger Counties; including Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Superior National Forest properties, Lake Superior and inland lake properties, hunting acreage, residential, and commercial.

Services:
COMPLETE COTTAGE CARE by GTD Enterprises in the Munising, AuTrain, and Christmas areas. 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.

Snowmobile & ATV Sales, Service, and Rentals
Christmas Family Sports, E7805 West M-28, Christmas, Michigan 49862. Phone: 906-387-3409. Sales, Service, Parts, Accessories, & Clothing. Yahama ATV and Ski-Doo Snowmobile Rentals. Sales of Yamaha, Ski-Doo, & Can-Am Snowmobiles and ATV's. New and used machines. Service for all makes and models of ATV's, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, and outboards. Large parts department. New line of clothing, accessories, and helmets. Trailers. Stop by and visit with the new owners.

AuTrain River Canoe Trips. 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.

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, 2 day, and 2 to 5 day guided sled dog trips tailored to groups as small as 2 to 10 or more. 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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