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Santa’s Shack Whole House - Near Pictured Rocks

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Brand new hot tub with covered deck above
Upstairs Living Room with 2 couches and Roku TV
Upstairs Living Room with gas wall heater, hot to touch
Upstairs kitchen-dining area
Upstairs kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11138.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Christmas, MI
  • Grand Island
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Munising Falls
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Pictured Rocks Golf Club
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Santa’s Shack Whole House - Near Pictured Rocks

Pictured Rocks Family Rentals welcomes you to Santa's Shack Whole House! This is actually 2 apartments, Santa's Shack Upstairs and Downstairs, connected by a laundry room so you can go from 1 unit to the other without stepping outside :) Home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 kitchens and 2 living rooms. Conveniently located right behind gas station and walking distance to Foggy's Steakhouse and Casino. Christmas trailhead is only a couple blocks away. Home has tankless HWH so no cold showers!

This home is 2 separate listings that we have combined into one to offer a location for larger groups that would like to have at least 2 bathrooms and more beds for their stay. This rental does not include Santa's Shack Studio unit located on same site. We added an on demand water heater so nobody has to dread taking the last shower in a large group, lol. The home is heated by natural gas wall heaters that do get hot to the touch, so please be careful with young ones. This home has 3 bedrooms. Bedroom 1 is upstairs with a queen bed. Bedroom 2 is upstairs with a queen bed and a full on bottom/twin on top bunk bed. Bedroom 3 is downstairs with a queen bed and a private entrance to bathroom 2. The downstairs living room also has a queen sofa sleeper.

Guests have access to whole house, they do not have access to the separate Santa's Shack Studio Apartment building 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 it is 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 rentals, etc.

There is a large, wide driveway in front of the home and another driveway to the right of the buildings that all guests are welcome to use. For getting around, we recommend your own vehicles, unless you are coming to ride snowmobiles/ATVs. There also is a bus service called Altran, but you should call ahead to schedule pick ups/drop offs.

*There is another rental unit on-site (Santa's Shack Studio)
*The outdoor amenities are shared between all units (hot tub, fire pit, parking area, etc)
*Quiet time is 10 pm to 8 am
*There is 24 hr audio/video surveillance equipment facing all exterior entry doors
*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
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Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Use caution with stairs and heater
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Events

No events allowed
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Smoking

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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
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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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Munising

Munising is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Christmas, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Island - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Wagner Falls - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Tannery Falls - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Munising Falls - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Pictured Rocks Golf Club - 17 min drive - 15.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dogpatch Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Eh! Burger - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kewadin Christmas Casino - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa’s Shack Whole House - Near Pictured Rocks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Santa’s Shack Whole House - Near Pictured Rocks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa’s Shack Whole House - Near Pictured Rocks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Santa’s Shack Whole House - Near Pictured Rocks located?

Situated in Munising, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Superior. Grand Island and Maasto Hiihto Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renell G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and roomy!
Our family loved our getaway to Santa’s Shack whole house! There were seven of us, and we all had our own bed with plenty of space to hang out as a large group or individually. The house was fully equipped to meet all of our needs, and the hot tub was a great addition! It was easy to find, and located with quick convenient access to restaurants, waterfalls, hiking trails, and the casino. We would definitely stay here again. Danielle even allowed us to show up early due to the storms approaching which we were so grateful for! Renell
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Even with the bad weather we had a great time. Hot tub came in clutch! Will definitely visit again since we didn’t get to see the rocks due to bad weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for family stay
Great house, we had "whole house" which included a ground level unit that had 1 bed room, full kitchen, bathroom and living room with pull up sofa bed. There was an upstairs with another full kitchen, loving room, bathroom and 2 bedrooms. Kitchen and bathroo s were well stocked. Hot tub was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry & Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Danielle was very helpful, everything was great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Great location and nice set up for a group.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Had a great time! Close to the bar and casino! Plenty of parking for our trailer and vehicles.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to explore from!
Santa’s Shack- whole house was a comfortable and relaxing place to return to after days of exploring. Everything was clean and the place was well stocked. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas snowmobiling
Great place with the location by the trails. Great response from owner as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patsy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a few days
Danielle was very helpful with our arrival. We were running later than expected so she went and turned lights on so we were able to find our way much easier. Danielle always communicated before and during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Centrally located
This house was our home base while exploring the UP. We traveled from Copper Harbor to Drummond island. Walking in the door after our long days exploring felt like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige M., Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Michigan stay
Santa’s Shack was a perfect location in the U.P. To make as our home camp between Pictured Rocks and Marquette. It had great location within walking distance for supper. Hot tub was amazing on the cool evenings. Danielle was quick to respond and made sure we had everything we needed. Reccomend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
UP Marathon Stay
This location was perfect for the UP marathon and many beaches and activities. Great for big crowd. Only suggestion would be to remove Teflon pans and replace with steel which are much healthier to cook with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merry time in Christmas
The house was perfect for us and everyone had their own bed! We rented both floors and as we were the grandparents, we had the lower level to ourselves! Perfect location to drive to Munising which was just minutes away. Danielle is a topnotch hostess and appreciated the extra touches, super clean and comfy! The hot tub was just what we needed after a day of hiking/walking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer in Christmas
We had an outstanding week in this comfortable house. It is close to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Marquette, to name two options. We were only limited by our energy- there was so much to do! And when we returned after a day of exploring, we were able to soak in the outdoor hot tub and prepare food in the well-appointed kitchen. The beds were comfortable too. When we had questions, the owners were quick to respond. We'll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Santas shack
The house was very comfortable for the 8 of us. The upstairs(unit 2) is beautiful and very spacious. There is a ton of natural light. We were able to make all of our meals with the supplies that Danielle had provided. The deck is very large and accommodated all of us easily. The only negative was it faces the back of the hotel next store and the main road. The bath is very nice and Danielle has added some extra supplies in case you forget something. There is a part of the bathtub that moves and is too flexible under foot. The stairs up to the unit are quite steep. The downstairs(unit 3) is less impressive. It’s been updated, however it’s dark and much smaller. We tried to use the pullout bed, but the mattress was disgusting looking and very uncomfortable, so 2 of us ended up on the couches. The downstairs bath is very large, but it has multiple levels. You go up 2 steps to the toilet and two for the shower. It’s very awkward and could be dangerous depending on who is renting this space. When you step out of the shower the step bows and the shower floor is slippery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Convenient
We really enjoyed our stay. The property was clean, cozy and conveniently located. The property manager responded exceedingly quickly to our request! I would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
This house is amazing!! We rented the Santa’s Shack Whole House with another couple, one couple stayed upstairs and the other downstairs and it was very comfy and set up very nicely. The other couple own a resort in Minnesota so they are always looking for new ideas for their own place and she LOVED it!! She said that if we ever take another vacation in this area we would definitely stay here again! So clean and well equipped! And the hot tub was perfect! And the host was very easy to get a hold of . She answered any questions that came up very quickly. Thank you for sharing your place with us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
review
overall well stocked and clean! met our needs as well as the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa’s shack
It was everything as advertised great location and everything we needed for our stay great location close to the trails, gas, food would go again for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

SHARON C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GOOD CHOICE
We love our stay there. The owner communicated with us and put the description as best as she can which matches our expectations. The property is very clean, spacious and lovely. She had provided some extra supplies too. I recommend this to anyone in big group! We might come back and stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
This is one of the coziest and cleanest places I have ever rented. Danielle made everything so easy and she was extremely welcoming. This will surely be our go-to place the next time we visit Munising as the location is perfect and the property is plenty spacious enough for my family. Do yourself a favor and go across the street to the pub/grill. The food is delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place in Christmas
This house is adorable. Cool layout to accommodate a small group of people. Hot Tub was the perfect spot for one of the rainy days. The deck was a nice gathering place for coffee and a quiet morning. Walking distance to the Casino is super convenient! Property owner is very responsive and even checks in after the first night to see if you have any questions. A nice touch that I haven’t experienced with any other VRBO stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and homey!!
Great communication with your host! Clean and warn atmosphere! Close to all tourist sites and the casino. Great place for a family. Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Rented this past weekend and we adored it! Very clean, well kept, and the host, Danielle, was great. Perfect location. Short walking distance to the steakhouse across the highway (Foggy’s) and the casino. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Danielle Kolbus

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My husband Kevin and I have been managing vacation rentals since 2016. We enjoy providing lodging and a place to call home for others to share the beauty of the beautiful area. He was born and raised in the area, while I am from the lower peninsula.

Why they chose this property

We have this property because it was included in a package deal from the previous owner of the White Pine Lodge. We love the functionality of being able to offer a place that can sleep up to 15 when reserving all 3 apartments, yet also can accommodate smaller groups.

What makes this property unique

We added a hot tub in the winter of 21 that is for all the units to share. We love the functionality of being able to accommodate large groups or a few small groups.

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English

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