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Santa's Shack Upstairs - Near Pictured Rocks

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV
Smart TV
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
The current price is NZ$571
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property manager

Danielle Kolbus

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside, please pick up butts

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 863 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Santa's Shack Upstairs Near Pictured Rocks
Santa's Shack Upstairs - Near Pictured Rocks Munising
Santa's Shack Upstairs - Near Pictured Rocks Apartment
Santa's Shack Upstairs - Near Pictured Rocks Apartment Munising
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About the area

Map
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

Is Santa's Shack Upstairs - Near Pictured Rocks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa's Shack Upstairs - Near Pictured Rocks?

As of 4 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa's Shack Upstairs - Near Pictured Rocks on 6 Jul 2025 start from NZ$571.44, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Santa's Shack Upstairs - Near Pictured Rocks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa's Shack Upstairs - Near Pictured Rocks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Santa's Shack Upstairs - Near Pictured Rocks located?

Situated in Munising, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Superior. Scott Falls and Grand Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Santa's Shack Upstairs - Near Pictured Rocks Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property and host!

Owner was great in communication, unit was immaculate and well kept. Great place to stay! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Loved the location. It was perfect for what we needed! Loved having the grill and hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great! Very nice host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Getaway

Very clean, recently remodeled, close to Pictured Rocks. Owner was very responsive. The kids enjoyed the s'mores!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picture Rocks Stay

Great size for 4 adults, wouldn't go over 4 total in the 2nd apartment. Very close to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos S., Houston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Spot

We loved the location of this property and it had plenty of space for my group of friends. Easy to enjoy Pictured Rocks and Marquette from here. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alonzo O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Clean, roomy and had everything you could need. Even a/c for those hot days. Host was informative and responsive which made checking in hassle free. With 2 adults and 5 kids ages 9-16 we did not feel cramped at all. I would give higher than a 5 star if I could. We will definitely be booking this place again next time we come up.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy place close to Pictured Rocks National Shoreline

Very clean and comfortable. The owner was accommodating. Great amenities with a hot tub, porch and grill. Easy use of the laundry room. Only a few miles from Pictured Rocks, very convenient. Would recommend & stay there again. The only draw back was it is practically in the backyard of a motel & the casino parking lot, not as secluded as the pictures suggest online. Still a very nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Audrey, Shelbyville

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had everything we needed. Comfy chairs and couch that were recliners, great beds and a complete kitchen. Everything was super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R., Manchester, mi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and cozy

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Santa’s Shack. The apartment was very cozy and comfortable for the four of us. We give it an A+ for cleanliness and closeness to the attractions we wanted to see. We would definitely recommend it to anyone staying in the Munising area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Grace V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As described

Not numerous kitchen utensils, numerous bath towels, gas grill has with a full tank of propane. Overall, well thought out place and owner seems very considerate. Check out the nearby gas station for the friendly clerks and good ice cream. The only negative: The exterior Christmas lights made our bedroom too bright for sleep. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice rental property

We enjoyed our stay here. Everything was as described. Perfect size for a family, plenty of space. Kitchen had lots of useful extra utensils and cooking items. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bill J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nicely renovated and very clean. Great for a stay close to Pictured Rocks!

Very Good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Svenja P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING place to stay!

We were amazed by the cleanliness and charm of this apartment! It was in a great location, along with everything you could possibly need to have an amazing stay. Would highly recommend!

8/10 Good

Marianna P., Mattawan, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa's Shack is a clean delight!

Even though Santa's Shack's back deck view is the gas station and casino, that is ALSO A HUGE PLUS, because it was so easy to find! This gem is clean, updated and worry-free! Danielle has pretty much everything needed for great stay! The deck is a nice outdoor space for those staying upstairs. Comfortable living room seating and plenty of towels and cozy blankets. Would definitely recommend it and stay again! Kayaking is so close and well worth it to come and do again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

We had a wonderful experience and the property was perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I booked this unit via Orbiz. In the confirmation letter it said "This property requires an initial deposit which will be charged to your credit card. The remaining balance will be collected by the property during your stay". However on the check in day when I was driving to there, I had a call from property manager told me I cannot get door open unless I paid the second part. She said sent me an email several hours ago. I was lucky managed to paid the second part when drove in an area still had cell signal. My concern is that what she said that I had to pay the second part before I could check in is different than what in Orbitz's confirmation letter. I am fine to paid full before I can open the door but could the manager contact me the day before the travel? On the check in day people may busy with packing, driving and the road may not covered with cell signal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

matthew a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy and affordable

This property was clean and equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

😀👍🏻

A lot more than we expected! Very clean and comfortable, really good location, right in town. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!!! Close to everything

Very nice place - hosts were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019