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Christmas, Michigan

Lodging in Christmas, Michigan

• Christmas Motel in Christmas, Michigan offers 8 newly redecorated rooms and suites on 6 acres of wooded land next to the Hiawatha National Forest. Guest rooms have queen or double beds, Cable TV, and coffee in each room. Secluded grassy area behind motel with a grill, picnic table, horseshoes, and a fire pit.  Near restaurants, gift shops, gas, a convenience store, and the casino. Pets Welcome. Easy access to the ATV and snowmobile trails. Christmas Motel, E7621 W M-28, Christmas, MI 49862. Phone: (906) 387-7100
• 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.
• Sunrise Bay Vacation Estate is located on 10 acres of land on the shores of Lake Superior near Munising and the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The Estate has four individual dwellings: a main lodge, two guest cottages, and a carriage house that have 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms combined, accommodating up to 24 guests. .  .  perfect for your family reunion, wedding, corporate meeting, or large group gathering.  All are comfortably furnished, have modern kitchens, and three have a fireplace. Sunrise Bay Estate is rented weekly as one property during the summer months of June and July, 2011. Sunrise Bay Estate, N8284 Reindeer Run, Christmas, MI 49862. Phone: 949-291-5106
• 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: 906-202-1691
• 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.
• Au Train River Cottage: Cozy one bedroom cottage by the Au Train River near Munising and the Pictured Rocks. Cottage has cable TV, a gas fireplace, wood interior, and is just a few feet from the river where there is a sand bottomed area for swimming. Only a short distance to AuTrain Lake for fishing and boating.  Easy access to ATV and Snowmobile Trails. Open Year Round. N7123 Au Train-Forest Lake Road, Au Ttrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-364-8110
• 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.

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: 888-500-5706
• 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: 906-202-1914. 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.
• 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.
• Grand Island Recreation Area. Rustic camping. The Ferry to Grand Island is just east of Christmas. Bike & Kayak Rentals
• 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.

Restaurants, Food, Entertainment, and Shopping

• Brownstone Inn Restaurant is located on M-28, 2 miles west of AuTrain, MI across from Lake Superior. Family friendly dining with exceptional food and drinks. 65 Beer Menu. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Variety of sandwiches, soups, salads, and appetizers. Dinner menu includes steaks, fresh Lake Superior Whitefish, plus many other items in our chef designed menu. Private dining room available. Just off snowmobile trail 417 with a groomed trail right to the door. E4635 Highway M-28 West, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8332
• 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.

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, Rocks, & Minerals, 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.

Camping
Camping Equipment and Gear for Rent at Uncle Ducky Outdoors. We have a wide variety rental gear for a fun camping experience in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Enjoy tent camping in one of the wonderful campgrounds without having to purchase any expensive gear. Camping Equipment can be picked up at our shop in Marquette or we will set up your campsite for you at nearby campgrounds. Camping Gear Rentals, 321 South Lakeshore Blvd. Marquette, MI 49855. Phone: 906-228-5447

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.

Dogsledding
Triple Creek Kennels, E5372 Highway M-94, Munising, MI. Phone: 906-493-5242. Two hour, 1 day, and 2 day guided sled dog trips tailored to groups from 2 to 6 people. We also offer packages that include a dogsled trip, lodging and meals. The ultimate wilderness experience.

Entertainment and Gift Shops
Falling Rock Café & Bookstore in downtown Munising. Phone: 906-387-3008. Located on M-28 at 104 East Munising Ave., Munising, MI 49862

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

Hunting:
Guided Hunts for deer and bear for all hunting seasons from the Buck Sporting Lodge and Triple Creek Kennels, E-5372 Highway M-94, Munising, MI 49862. Phone: 906-493-5242. Centrally located southeast of Munising and south of AuTrain in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest.

Real Estate
Alger County For Sale by Owner: Rock River Property. Large parcel of undeveloped land surrounded by the Hiawatha National Forest near Munising and Lake Superior. The 229-Acre parcel with Hanson Creek running through the property includes a two-bedroom cabin and a large field, ideal for planting. Two ponds with an artisan spring in one pond area. Located 15 miles west of Christmas near Highway M-28. Phone: Sandy at 906-892-8217 or Mike McCollum at 906-892-8379.

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 & ATV 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.

Munising Super 8 Snowmobile Rentals. Phone: 906-387-2466 or 906-239-5515. On the main access trail just east of Munising. Rentals of Aractic Cat ATVs, UTVs, & Snowmobiles. Hundreds of miles of trails. Plenty of nightlife. Casino nearby. East HWY M-28 at the junction with Forest Hwy 13. Munising, MI. 49862. Gas station across the street.

White Pine Lodge Snowmobile Rentals. Highway M-28 in downtown Christmas. Arctic Cat sled rental. Gas next door.

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.

Canoe and Kayak Rentals for the Munising Area for use on Munising Bay or inland lakes and streams. Single and Tandem Kayak rentals available at the Grand Island Ferry Dock. Phone 906-387-3503. Camping Packages available for use on Grand Island. Single and Double Kayaks and Canoes for rent at Sunset Motel on the Bay. Phone: 906-387-457. Rentals of Single & Double Kayaks, Canoes, and Fishing Boats are available at Kemosabe Cabins in the Hiawatha National Forest south of Munising. Phone. 800-257-1457.

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.

Dog Sledding at Wilderness Trail Outfitters, 15480 Forest Highway 13 in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest, just a few miles south of Munising. Phone: 906-474-9011. 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.

Kayak, Canoe & Boat Rentals available at these locations. Single and tandem kayak rentals at the Grand Island Ferry Dock on Lake Superior, just west of town. Phone: 906-387-3503. Single & Double Kayak and Canoe Rentals at Sunset Motel on the Bay, Located just east of Munising on beautiful Munising Bay. Phone: 906-387-4574. Single & double kayaks, canoes, and fishing boats available at Kemosabe Cabins, south of Munisng in the Hiawatha National Forest. Phone 800-257-1457. Phone the rental location for information and reservations or contact Uncle Ducky Outdoors at 877-228-5447. Rentals available Memorial Day weekend through September.

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