Sunrise Bay Vacation Estate
N8284 Reindeer Run, Christmas, Mi 49862
Phone: 949-291-5106 or E-Mail: dmcg47@gmail.com

Sunrise Bay Vacation Rental Estate offers four individual dwellings scattered on the spacious grounds on the shores of a large bay overlooking Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The lovely estate is conveniently located in Christmas, MI, near the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Grand Island, waterfalls, great outdoor recreation, and fabulous photographic opportunities.

Sunrise Bay Vacation Estate is available to rent during June and July and is the ideal location for your family reunion, group get-together, wedding party, corporate or group meeting, yet provides ample privacy for your party.

Sunrise Bay is nestled on 10 acres of wooded and landscaped land for hiking and watching wildlife. There is over 1300 feet of shoreline on Lake Superior. Enjoy the magnificent view of Grand Island, fabulous sunrises, and views of Lake Superior. The perfect place for relaxing and enjoying nature.  There is 200 feet of a private sandy beach and a boat ramp suitable for launching small boats. Kayaks can be rented at the Grand Island Ferry Dock, 2 miles east of Sunrise Bay.

Accommodations

The Sunset Bay Vacation Compound consists of Shamrock Lodge, 2 guest cottages (Kinsale and Leprechaun), and the Carriage House offering your group privacy, yet you are all together for activities.  The lodgings have 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms combined, and will accommodate up to 24 guests. Towels and bed linens are provided for our guests. Sunrise Bay offers a computer for guests to use, wireless internet access, and a video library. Enjoy your cook-outs on the charcoal grill.

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Shamrock Lodge
The main lodge will be the center of many of your activities. The lodge is comfortably furnished with an enclosed sunroom for relaxing. The living room has a gas fireplace for an occasional cool night. There is a modern kitchen with a dishwasher, laundry area with a washer & dryer, and ample seating in the large dining area. There are 3 bedrooms with a futon in the TV room. A computer with broadband internet is available for guests to use and wireless access is available.

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Leprechaun Guest House #1
This Dutch Colonial style cottage has comfortable furniture, a wood-burning fireplace, and patio doors that open onto a deck overlooking the lake. The Leprechaun Guest House has one bedroom and a loft with one queen and 2 twin beds.

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Kinsale Guest House #2
This comfortable Dutch Colonial style guest house is nestled by the edge of the woods. There is a large living area with a wood-burning stove, a sunroom overlooking the spacious grounds, and a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances. There are two bedrooms with queen beds and a loft with 4 twin beds. All have ensuite bathrooms.

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The Shillelagh Carriage House
This cozy lodging has a lovely wood interior, a comfortable living area, complete kitchen and one bedroom with a queen bed. There is a fold out bed so the carriage house will accommodate up to 4 guests.

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The large spacious grounds are beautifully landscaped and offer ample room for group activities or sit in the outdoor furniture with your favorite book and enjoy the fresh air and the view of Lake Superior. .  . the night sky is especially beautiful over the bay. 

Summer Fun at Sunrise Bay

The village of Christmas is located 3 miles east of Munising on Highway M-28 and 40 miles east of Marquette. The village offers gift shops with a Christmas theme, restaurants, and a casino. Munising is only 3 miles east of Sunrise Bay for dining and shopping.

Enjoy outstanding scenery for photographers, birdwatchers, and waterfall lovers with outdoor recreation for all ages.  A variety of scenic hiking trails await you at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Grand Island, or you can tour the Island by bus enjoying the forest and the wildlife.

Visit cascading waterfalls or take one of the cruises on Munising Bay and Lake Superior where you get an amazing view of the Pictured Rocks or view old sunken ships from the glass bottomed boat.  Scuba divers might enjoy exploring some of these sunken ships in the Alger Underwater Preserve. Kayak and canoe rentals available for use at the cottages or you can paddle down the AuTrain River, about 5 miles west of Sunrise Bay. Guests might enjoy fishing AuTrain Lake, the AuTrain River, or charter fishing is lots of fun on Lake Superior. There is a golf course in Munising or there are several courses in nearby Marquette.

For a fabulous vacation on the shores of Lake Superior, plan your next family reunion, get-together with your friends, or a group gathering at Sunrise Bay Vacation Estate on the shores of Lake Superior. We offer large grounds where everyone can meet, yet return to one of the cottages for privacy when desired. 

Families with children always welcome

Sorry, No pets and No smoking

Sunrise Bay is rented as one unit during June and July,  2011
Rate: $7500.00 per week.

Phone: 949-291-5106 or E-Mail: dmcg47@gmail.com for additional information and reservations.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Map of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (west side)
Attractions and Recreation near Sunrise Bay
Exploring Grand Island
Exploring Christmas, Michigan
Upper Peninsula Traveler Home Page

Photos: Sunrise Bay

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