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The Pines in Christmas - Near Pictured Rocks

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Private dock, paddle boat and 12' rowboat included with rental
Front of cottage facing Evergreen Dr
Living room with cozy gas fireplace
Living room with smart TV that includes an Amazon Prime subscription
Kitchen showing hallway to bathroom and bedroom 2

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8131.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Christmas, MI
  • Hiawatha National Forest
    1 min walk
  • Grand Island
    8 min drive
  • Tannery Falls
    13 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

4 season back porch

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half bath in Bedroom 2

Toilet

Main Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

The Pines in Christmas - Near Pictured Rocks

Pictured Rocks Family Rentals welcomes you to The Pines! Quaint lakefront cottage on Furnace Lake. It is conveniently located right off M28 in Christmas, less than 5 miles from downtown Munising, the beginning of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. There are 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Our cottage offers 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, and 2 full beds. Come up to enjoy Pictured Rocks & numerous waterfalls in the area. Only 2 blocks from Christmas ORV/snowmobile trailhead.
Central air conditioning was added to the home in the summer of 2021. The second bedroom here is a little odd, it used to be a jacuzzi tub room. The jacuzzi tub was removed, and now there is a bed in there. The room still has a toilet and sink in it. We have added a curtain to block toilet view from bed. While it is unusual, we think it is worth keeping having an extra lavatory for larger groups. The home has a beautiful view (especially for evening sunsets!) overlooking Furnace Lake and is very quiet and peaceful. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do :) Up to 2 dogs are allowed with preapproval, but there is a $75 nonrefundable pet fee that will need to be added. We added a tankless water heater in January 2024, now there is unlimited hot water, so nobody has to dread being the last one to take a shower :)

Guests have full access to the home, garage, red outbuilding next to garage, and yard. The red outbuilding near the road is not available to guests.

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

The neighborhood is an area of cottages and year-round homes. It is quiet and private, and quiet time is from 10 pm to 8 am. The home is within walking distance to Foggy's Steakhouse, Kewadin Casino and gas station/party store. The trailhead for area ATVs/snowmobiles is only 2 blocks away and can be ridden to from home.

-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.
-No parties or events allowed
-Quiet time is from 10 pm to 8 am
-No smoking allowed in the home, outside and in garage is ok. Please dispose of butts. $250 fine for smoking inside home
-There is an exterior audio/video recording security device that is on 24/7. It is motion activated and faces the entry doors going into home and the side garage entry door.

Property manager

Danielle Kolbus
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 dogs with a $75 nonrefundable pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outside and in garage. Please
Signed Rental Agreement Required After Booking along with ID of primary booker
There will be a security deposit hold placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure
Remaining House Rules in Rental Agreement

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Munising

Located in Munising, this cottage is on the waterfront. 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 - 8 min drive
  • Wagner Falls - 11 min drive
  • Munising Falls - 13 min drive
  • Pictured Rocks Golf Club - 16 min drive
  • Miners Castle Point - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dogpatch Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Eh! Burger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kewadin Christmas Casino - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pines in Christmas - Near Pictured Rocks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Pines in Christmas - Near Pictured Rocks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pines in Christmas - Near Pictured Rocks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Pines in Christmas - Near Pictured Rocks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Superior. Scott Falls and Grand Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Pines in Christmas
Really enjoyed our stay at the Pines. Well stocked kitchen, very comfortable beds and very nice furniture. Outdoor swing overlooking little Furnace Lake was nice. Danielle responded quickly to any questions I had. Very good experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krissy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Trip
My husband & I stayed here for 3 nights! We had an amazing time & Danielle was wonderful to work with. Loved being so close to pictured rocks with so many things to do. We also loved fishing on the lake, especially my hubby! Would definitely book again. Great trails for riding arc’s from the house, major bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlena H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place in Munising
Our family of 6 and 2 dogs stayed at the property in late August 2024. The house was clean and had everything we needed, including a rowboat. We spent some time on the little lake and explored the Munising area and beyond.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super!
Beautiful home and grounds. Comfortable furnishings, very well stocked with necessities, and exceptionally clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
What a great place to stay! The kitchen is well equipped...like being in my own home. comfortable beds and furniture. Had fun making smores at the fire pit. Thanks for the fire wood. Lots of wild life to watch. Good view of the stars.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful place to get away
Cozy, clean, and comfortable place. We enjoyed the lake view, trees, and wildlife. Catching perch and pike was a bonus. Easy drive to Munising for the pictured rock tours and other attractions. Overall, a great place to stay to relax and unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a Pictured Rocks visit
We loved the location on the lake and took advantage of the rowboat to go out on the lake. It is an easy trip to Munising to see the sights and to Marquette. The cottage was very clean and well stocked for everything we needed. The sleeping porch was particularly nice to wake up and look out at the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Cottage
This property is wonderful. Fishing off the dock and sunset watching in the evening are just a couple perks. Property is pet friendly and our dog was a happy camper here! The host was wonderful and even offered a kennel if we didn’t want to travel with ours. Close to all the Picture Rocks excursions you may want to do. We would for sure rent again if we come back to the area. And, the bed in the main room was amazing! Best sleep we’ve had in a long time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home
We had a great time at The Pines. The hosts were very responsive to questions, the house has everything you could possibly need (including some nice homey touches) and the beds are comfy! We were there in the buggy season so did not use the outdoor spaces. We were very thankful for that big sunroom/porch to enjoy coffee and happy hour before and after our outings. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictured Rocks
Great location. Clean cute cozy cottage. Easy drive to Munising and to the parks Hosts are very responsive
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in Christmas
Wow! I can’t express how much I was blown away with this property! It’s perfect! Spacious yet cozy, very convenient yet felt remote. Has literally EVERYTHING you could possibly need. Very comfy beds. I loved it here, and will be back. And my dog loved it as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away
Overall clean . Slight musty type odor when first enter the house.Loved the view of the lake.It fit our purpose for a getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hiking
Great location that can be used as a home base for many day hiking excursions or stay back and relax on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Busy days quiet nights
During the middle of the days we were busy sight seeing and exploring the towns, but the mornings and evenings were beautiful and quiet at the cabin. The color of the fall leaves would reflect off the lake and coffee time was wonderful just staring out at the scenery. The nights were the same with a full moon, and the camp fire was relaxing while having a local brewed beverage
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and nice vacation stay
The property was well-maintained and there were several nice amenities. Spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy and Convenient!
We stayed here with our 2 pups to enjoy beautiful Lake Superior and do some hiking. This home is well-appointed, has everything you could possibly need. We have stayed at many VRBOs and have not experienced one that had everything you need in the kitchen, as well as plenty of towels, hand soap, trash bags etc. The s’mores kit was a lovely touch! Location is perfect, about 5 minutes from a beautiful beach with crystal clear water and easy access to hiking and sites like Miner’s Castle. This is a great place and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt right at home
This rental was very cozy and spacious. Had many amenities. Beds were comfortable to sleep in. I usually wake up with a crick in my neck when not sleeping in my own bed, but thankfully, I never did here. The location was in between everywhere we visited and extremely easy to find. Loved that it had well water and not chemicalized city water. And I can't praise our host Danielle enough. She went above and beyond with the quick replies to our questions. We ran out of propane within the first day of our stay, and she was over with a full tank before I could blink haha! Silver lining is that I was able to meet her face-to-face and have a pleasant chat with her for a bit. We all highly recommend staying at this rental or any of their other ones just based on the perfect hospitality we experienced. Thanks bunches, Danielle, for making our stay very comfortable and fun (paddleboating and taking out the row boat on the lake). (:
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelina S., Howell, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Vacation Home and great location!
My family of 4 plus our dogs stayed for almost a week while we explored Grand Island and Pictured Rocks. The house was perfect and was only a mile or so from the ferry to Grand Island! The kitchen had everything we needed to cook, and we loved the extra touch of dog bowls and smores kit! My 11 and 14 yo really loved the beds on the porch. They had the best views of the lake feom their beds. The master bedroom was wonderful! We loved the matress so much we are looking to replace ours at home with the same😁 We ate our meals outside on the patio, even though the kitchen could fit an army! The swing was perfect for my husband and I to enjoy quite cup of coffee in the mornings. This home was perfect! We hope to rent it anytime we come back to the Munising area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location for Exploring this Area
This location was PERFECT! Close proximity for visiting the island, kayaking, hiking, and going to the beach. We cooked all of our meals, and the kitchen was generously stocked w everything we needed. The owners checked in via email to see that we had everything we needed. Needs were anticipated and expectations were met. Quiet location, beautiful view, comfortable beds, house temps were very comfortable. We will be booking here for a return trip to this lakeshore!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Just as described. I can see where it would be great in any season to use as a home base to explore the UP. We really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in July
The Pines was a perfect find for our family of 5 plus 1 dog. Several enjoyed fishing in Furnace Lake, especially from the paddle boat which allowed access to where the perch and northern pike were biting. We were easily able to cook most of our meals in the well-appointed kitchen, and the water tasted great right from the faucet. The location was very convenient for our several trips to Miner's Beach along with enjoying mini golf, a shipwreck tour, a pontoon rental, ice cream at the corner gas station, and a morning excursion to Marquette. We were very happy here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic trip
Plan on going back, lots of pike
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
our 1st trip to the U.P.
Great location near the attractions around Munising yet somewhat secluded. Furnace Lake was great. We have our own Kayaks and enjoyed paddling and some early morning fishing. Would recommend the tours on lake Superior, We did the shipwreck and the pictured rocks cruises. Our 1st Mi. vacation but not our last.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property
The place was beautiful! Me and my family enjoyed it so much. We will defenenitly be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Danielle Kolbus

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I met my husband Kevin on a "girls" snowmobile trip in February of 2011. I was visiting from Byron in the lower peninsula and he has lived in the Munising area for most of his life. We got to know each other and fell in love via technology (Facebook and phone calls/texting). We were married on Grand Island in July 2012. After living after apart for the first 11 years of our relationship, I was finally able to move up here in March 2022. We love living near all of our properties and being able to work together to give our guests the personal attention and service they deserve. We love sharing this beautiful area with all who come to visit!

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 having a cute, little cottage on the water. It is the only property we have in our portfolio that has lake access, so we included a pedal boat and rowboat for guest use. We love being able to offer a heated garage for our winter enthusiasts as well as some beautiful sunsets all year long! While this property is not set up the way we would have preferred, we are trying to make the best of what we have to work with.

What makes this property unique

*Beautiful sunsets
*Heated garage for our winter sports enthusiasts
*Gas fireplace in living room
*4 season room facing the lake
*Paddle boat and row boat available for guest use

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English

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