10/10 Excellent
Christopher P.
21 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property and host!
Christopher P.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Apartment
Santa's Shack Upstairs - Near Pictured Rocks
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7863 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Christmas, MI
- Grand Island11 min drive
- Munising Falls15 min drive
- Pictured Rocks Golf Club20 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Santa's Shack Upstairs - Near Pictured Rocks
Pictured Rocks Family Rentals welcomes you to Santa's Shack Upstairs! One of 3 units available at this location. The Upstairs includes 2 bedrooms and1 bath with 2 queen beds and a full/twin bunk bed. Great location just off of M-28 behind the White Pine Lodge and less than 5 miles from Munising. It's close to Pictured Rocks, ORV trails, many waterfalls and lighthouses. The casino is within walking distance, as well as Foggy's Steakhouse. If there's a large group, combine with our other 2 units on the same site, and it could sleep up to 18 people and have 3 bathrooms!
The space
This is a second floor apartment and all recently remodeled with the feeling of up north including pine trim and log beds. Home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The building also has an on demand water heater so you'll never run out of hot water, even if you take the last shower :) While the home is conveniently located right off of M28, unfortunately there is not much for a view or privacy when hanging outside as the apartments all have the view of the back of the White Pine Lodge and the gas station. There is a fire pit to share with the other apartments if you would like to be outside, and you also have your own private gas grill and patio set on the deck. There is room in the shared driveways for parking trucks and trailers and you are only a couple blocks from the Christmas trailhead.
Other things to note:
*There are other rental units on-site
*The outdoor amenities are shared between all units (hot tub, fire pit, parking area, etc)
*Quiet time is 10 pm to 8 am
*There are three 24 hr audio/video surveillance recording cameras facing all exterior entry doors that are motion activated
*No unauthorized guests (people not included on reservation) allowed without preapproval from host
*No animals allowed
*Signed rental agreement and security deposit hold required for all reservations.
*Primary guest will need to send a picture of government issued ID and list names and ages of all other guests in their group.
The space
This is a second floor apartment and all recently remodeled with the feeling of up north including pine trim and log beds. Home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The building also has an on demand water heater so you'll never run out of hot water, even if you take the last shower :) While the home is conveniently located right off of M28, unfortunately there is not much for a view or privacy when hanging outside as the apartments all have the view of the back of the White Pine Lodge and the gas station. There is a fire pit to share with the other apartments if you would like to be outside, and you also have your own private gas grill and patio set on the deck. There is room in the shared driveways for parking trucks and trailers and you are only a couple blocks from the Christmas trailhead.
Other things to note:
*There are other rental units on-site
*The outdoor amenities are shared between all units (hot tub, fire pit, parking area, etc)
*Quiet time is 10 pm to 8 am
*There are three 24 hr audio/video surveillance recording cameras facing all exterior entry doors that are motion activated
*No unauthorized guests (people not included on reservation) allowed without preapproval from host
*No animals allowed
*Signed rental agreement and security deposit hold required for all reservations.
*Primary guest will need to send a picture of government issued ID and list names and ages of all other guests in their group.
Property manager
Danielle Kolbus
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside, please pick up butts
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Munising
Munising is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Eagle Falls Adventure Golf and Alger County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
Christmas, MI
What's nearby
- Grand Island - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
- Munising Falls - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
- Wagner Falls - 18 min drive - 13.9 km
- Pictured Rocks Golf Club - 20 min drive - 17.9 km
- Miners Falls - 43 min drive - 30.7 km
Restaurants
- Dogpatch Restaurant - 8 min drive
- Eh! Burger - 8 min drive
- Kewadin Christmas Casino - 5 min walk
- Dairy Queen - 7 min drive
- Hardee's - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Christine j.
20 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Christine j.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Bruce
11 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bruce
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin S.
9 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Getaway
Kevin S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael J.
20 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture Rocks Stay
Michael J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carlos S., Houston, USA
28 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Spot
Carlos S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alonzo O.
22 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Alonzo O.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Wendy S.
28 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy place close to Pictured Rocks National Shoreline
Wendy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Audrey, Shelbyville
23 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Audrey
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth R., Manchester, mi
14 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and cozy
Elizabeth R.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Grace V.
14 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described
Grace V.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Lori R.
5 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice rental property
Lori R.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Bill J.
24 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely renovated and very clean. Great for a stay close to Pictured Rocks!
Bill J.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Svenja P.
19 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING place to stay!
Svenja P.
8/10 Good
Marianna P., Mattawan, MI
17 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa's Shack is a clean delight!
Marianna P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
13 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Jennifer S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
2 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
matthew a.
21 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roomy and affordable
matthew a.
10/10 Excellent
Barbara G.
30 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
😀👍🏻
Barbara G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Vicki B.
5 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!!! Close to everything
Vicki B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
About the host
Hosted by Danielle Kolbus
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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