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Santa's Shack Studio - Near Pictured Rocks

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Enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean from this serene coastal landscape.
Escape to a serene campsite surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees, featuring a picnic table and fire pit.
Relax in a warm and inviting space with a large bed, wooden bench, and comfortable seating area.
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 4456 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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 Studio - Near Pictured Rocks

Pictured Rocks Family Rentals welcomes you to Santa's Shack Studio! One of 3 units available at same site. The Studio has a king bed and a 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 units on the same site under a separate listing called Santa’s Shack Triplex and together it can sleep up to 18 people.

This is a ground floor unit and all recently remodeled with that up north feeling including tongue and groove pine ceiling and a twin log bunk bed. It is a cozy, little studio, so there are no private bedrooms. The bathroom shower is small as well, so tall and/or large guests may have a tight squeeze. Santa’s Shack has an on demand water heater, so there is unlimited hot water, no matter if you are the first or last to shower. We just replaced the TV in the Studio with a new 55” Roku TV for your enjoyment. The heater for the Studio is a natural gas wall heater and it will get hot to the touch. If bringing little ones during heating season, please be careful. Also, the shelf above the heater is removable for easier access to heater controls. While the home is conveniently located right off of M28, there is not much for a view or privacy when hanging outside as the units all have the view of the back of the White Pine Lodge and the gas station. There is a fire pit, picnic table, and a charcoal grill for your use that is shared with the other apartments in the backyard.

Our guests here have full access to the Studio and also have access to the fire pit and charcoal grill in the backyard. They do not have access to any of the other units onsite.

We live nearby if you should need anything but will not come over unless you ask us to. If you have any questions/concerns, please message through the app or text or call if an emergency.

Walking distance to Foggy's Steakhouse, Christmas Casino, gas station/party store, and less than a mile to snowmobile/ORV trailhead. Less than 5 miles to downtown Munising and all of the Pictured Rocks boat tours, kayak tours, etc.

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.

There are exterior audio/video recording equipment on 24/7 and motion activated. There are 3 cameras, one facing Studio entry door, one facing front entry doors under the entry arch, and one facing exterior back door of building next door.

Property manager

Danielle Kolbus

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • 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: 456 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Santa's Shack Studio - Near Pictured Rocks Munising
Santa's Shack Studio - Near Pictured Rocks Apartment
Santa's Shack Studio - 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 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kewadin Christmas Casino - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Jul 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa's Shack Studio - Near Pictured Rocks on Aug 7, 2025 start from CA $228.79, excluding 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 Studio - Near Pictured Rocks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Santa's Shack Studio - 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 mi (10 km).

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Santa's Shack Studio - Near Pictured Rocks Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

susie i.

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

Snowmobiler’s Paradise

Had a great time as always. Perfect location and great place to play in the snow!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Relaxing

Santa's Shack is just what we needed to de-stress and relax. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

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

Great spot

Great spot to stay for a day. Had a great time exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan M.

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

Great Place

Great location walking distance to everything you could want.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Cozy Cabin

What a perfect location for exploring Pictured Rocks! Very comfortable at the end of a full day of hiking:)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Home sweet home

Perfect place to get away! Just what we needed. Place is clean, homey and close to many beautiful sights. Our hosts were very accommodating and cared about our stay. Definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia P.

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

Santa's Shack

Location is the major point. Great place for doing everything we wanted to do without alot of driving. Our Hostess Danielle was genuinely concerned about our happiness with this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Great times!!!

Enjoyed our time. Cute little place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

Great Location & Full of Charm

We adored this little cabin. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay for our family of four. Excellent location … nestled between beautiful beaches (highly recommend watching the sunset) and Munising (kayaking, water falls, hiking). Check in and check out was a cinch! Would definitely stay here again. ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandor W.

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

Nice property, great host!

Everything was clean and comfortable. Nice size room for a small family. Very easy to get to town and to all the tourist attractions from the property. Danielle, our host, was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy K.

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

Christmas

Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J.

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

Christmas in July!

Such a fun way to experience the U.P. in this clean and quaint home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hudson L.

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

Would recommend and stay again

Stayed over the 4th of July and it was GREAT! We were far enough away from everything it was quiet, but close enough it was a 5 minute drive in to town or 15-20 minutes to some great hiking and gorgeous views. I admit I was unsure given how close it was to a casino on a holiday weekend - if you have similar concerns let me just say there is exactly nothing to worry about, it was great. If we go back for another trip, this is where I'll look to take the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

tyler m.

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

Great host!

The property was great and the host is so cute, she had a welcome note written for us on the fridge. she left us tons of hygiene and cooking supplies in case we needed them, and even stuff to make s'mores. All of those details really made this a great experience. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

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

Pictured Rocks Vacation

Communication was great. Easy access. Convenient if travelling with kids with the bunk beds. There is also a pull out futon that could sleep another 2 people. Kitchen completely stocked with all necessities. We liked the location, just outside of Munising and across the street from a great affordable Steackhouse. The king bed was nice, but a little on the soft side.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

Perfect Home Base

We needed a small place to be our base of operations for a few days while we kayaked and hiked. This was a perfect setup for our family of four to use. Very convenient location for the area as we were able to kayak, hike and explore Pictured Rocks as well as visit both Munising and Marquette while in town. The studio was outfitted with everything we needed and the owner was very responsive and proactive to making sure we had what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri H., Detroit, MI

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

Christmas is the best!

We had a great stay at our little cottage in Christmas! It is perfectly situated between Au Train and Munising. I loved that it was a little away from the "hustle and bustle" of Munising. Danielle gave us so much to do while we were there, and everything was spot on! We loved having a picnic at the Au Train beach. The house was the perfect size for us and felt very quaint. Everything was perfect and clean. The beds were very cozy and the hosts have lots of amenities in the kitchen and the bathroom. The check-in and out process was super easy and smooth. My son (11 years old) said this was the best vacation he's ever had and he can't WAIT to come back. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Orlando Weekend

This is a great unit with plenty of space for a group of adults! It could easily accommodate more people than we had, including kids and or families. It was clean and had what we needed for our weekend away. My group was getting out of the cold midwest winters and enjoyed the unit as well as the grounds of the property. The pool is a short walk from the unit and is a great size pool that didn't feel overly crowded. We enjoyed that there was a bar/restaurant at the pool. We also enjoyed the walking path just outside the condo for morning walks/runs. The proximity to grocery store and restaurants was also great! I would come back to this unit in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Memories are made up of moments like this

Finding the perfect place during high tourist season was a challenge. This studio apt was ideal for me. As a solo traveler, I look for safe, clean, comfortable and near where I want to be. All my needs were met. A S'mores kit was even provided! My only problem was learning the trick of getting the locking system to work in the bright sunshine. It took several tries. Once I knew what it was suppose to look like, I had no problems afterwards. The number pad screen was near impossible to see in the afternoon light.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Cozy Cabin

It was such a cozy little spot! Danielle the hostess was attentive to all my messages! Sucks the gas station near us was closed as we were snowmobiling. The trails were also rose hard! We will come back again! 5 Stars!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Best little place in Christmas

What a great place to stay! Perfect for a couple or small family. We came in for 3 nights for a snowmobile trip and it worked out great. It had everything we needed, was within walking distance to the casino, convenience store and Foggy’s (the best steakhouse in the UP)! It was so welcoming and the owner was very prompt in her responses when I reached out. We will definitely be back with the kids next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana E.

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

Santa’s Adventure Cabin

We had a fabulous stat at Santa‘s Cabin. It was a nice place to relax after a long days adventure(s). Comfortable, clean, with all the necessities for cooking if needed. Close to good food and great hiking/biking. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

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

Super cozy great location

Enjoyed not having to drive anywhere. This super cozy cabin has everything you need within walking distance. Very clean and everything works as expected. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Agney D.

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

Great spot to explore Munising & Pictured Rocks

We loved our stay at Santa's Shack Studio. It was easy to find, just off the highway. When we had a question about check in, responses were very prompt. The cabin felt cozy and it was very convenient to get to Munising or Pictured Rocks. Driving to Munising took about 10 minutes. The cabin has a heater and air conditioning unit, and we could tell it was well insulated because it did not get that cold, even overnight! The beds were extremely clean, plates and some cooking utensils were provided, and they even provided marshmallows for us! We highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021