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Elf House in Christmas near Pictured Rocks

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Game room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11175 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Christmas, MI
  • Grand Island
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Munising Falls
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Pictured Rocks Golf Club
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Munising

With a stay at this vacation home in Munising, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Superior and Hiawatha National Forest. .This vacation home is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Scott Falls.

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

  • ‪Tacopotamus - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Eh! Burger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Miner’s Pasties And Ice Cream - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Muldoons Pasties & Gifts - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Elf House in Christmas near Pictured Rocks

Pictured Rocks Family Rentals welcomes you to Elf House! This is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home that offers 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 2 single beds (or another king bed), 1 bunk bed, 1 twin sofa sleeper and 1 futon. Home is conveniently located less than 5 miles from Munising, the beginning of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. It also is about 2 blocks from area ORV/snowmobile trailhead and walking distance to Christmas Casino, gas station, and Foggy's Steakhouse. Home offers a 1 car attached heated garage and large backyard.

Bedroom 1 with a king bed is on the main floor next to a bathroom. Bedroom 2 is in the basement with a queen bed and 2 twin XL beds (or can combined to make a king bed). Basement also has an additional family room with a set of bunk beds in it and a futon. Main level living room has a twin sofa sleeper available also. We added a massage chair in January 2023 in the main living room that can help soothe your aching body after riding or hiking all day! Both living rooms and the kitchen area have a TV with Roku and a complimentary Amazon subscription. There is not cable or local channels, but there is reliable fiberoptic internet service. There is a cozy electric fireplace in the basement family room added in January as well. Our home has 2 full bathrooms, both are on the main level, and an on demand tankless water heater, so everyone gets a hot shower :) We do allow up to 2 dogs, but there will be a $75 non-refundable pet charge, if approved. Please check if your furry friend is allowed. The backyard is not fenced in so dogs must be on a leash when taken outside. There is a scooper and baggies in garage to clean up after your pet. We do ask that you try to keep them off the furniture or put down some sheets which are provided in the closet near the front door.

Guests have access to the whole home other than a locked storage closet in basement, including the laundry facilities and garage.

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 homes that is quiet and private. The home is within walking distance to Foggy's Steakhouse, Kewadin Casino and gas station/party store. The local trailhead is less than 2 blocks from home so you can ride to them from the driveway. We like our neighbors and appreciate our guests being respectful of quiet times, especially when leaving early or arriving late, particularly if on snowmobiles/ATVs. Please also save the ripping on your machines for the trails and not on our quiet, residential street.

* Must use stairs to enter home and to access basement
* $75 Non refundable pet charge for up to 2 dogs, with approval
* 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private furnished balcony/patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Netflix and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: There is NO smoking inside, it is allowed outside

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
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,878 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only allowed with permission from manager

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There are stairs-please be careful with young ones

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Vrbo Property
Elf House in Christmas Near Pictured Rocks
Elf House - in Christmas Near Pictured Rocks Munising
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Elf House in Christmas near Pictured Rocks Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. The Elf House was as listed. Very well equipped kitchen, coffee maker but no Keurig. Bathrooms looked like they have been recently remodeled. King and queen Mattresses we very comfortable. We wished there would have been a bathroom downstairs. We had a problem with TV's when we arrived, called Danielle, the owner, she was there within 5 minutes and fixed the problem. We were very pleased and would stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Lots of room for large groups. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sai Krishna Reddy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H., Chesapeake

Liked: Cleanliness
The house and the host are both top notch. The host has already thought of every detail to make the stay comfortable and the location is perfect. This is one of the, if not the best, VRBO I've ever stayed in. The host could write a book to educate other hosts on how to do things professionally. Book it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina H., Marysville, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Danielle was a great host. We enjoyed the location of the Elf House as we could walk to the steakhouse and the Casino. The basement is much cooler than the main floor so don’t be afraid to ask how to adjust for this. The best part of this house is the massage chair - it was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect spot for our girls trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for snowmobiling

The house accomodated 6 adults nicely. Direct access to the snowmobile trail and casino. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don J., Bellaire

Liked: Cleanliness

Pictured rocks and grand Island Boating.

Awesome location. Great backyard and everything at the house you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Turkeys in the yard.

Great location. Close to all activities. Downstairs could use a bathroom. Downstairs all group sleeping. Good for families but not for privacy. Dining room table a great size.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful UP trip

We had a wonderful time,the Elf House was close to everything had all the amenities we needed, our group of 10 appreciated having 2 bathrooms with plenty of towels, the massage chair is awesome after a day of hiking, would definitely stay again!! We love the UP!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay near pictured rocks area

Our family of 6 stayed at the Elf house and it was perfect for visiting pictured rocks area. The house is exactly as pictured and has plenty of room! The home is in a quiet neighborhood with easy access and plenty of parking. The massage chair was a big hit for the whole family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 4th week

Had a great time. The home was very clean and the checkin and access to the home was very easy. Also the home is in a nice quiet neighborhood. Contact with owner was easy and got prompt responses. If you need a place to stay I would highly recommend the Elf House.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip to the UP of MI

Spacious home with all the accommodations needed when away from home. Minutes away from Munising. Great restaurant- Foggy’s just down the road. Danielle was very responsive to questions. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C., Jenison, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

Came for a long weekend to spend time with family. The house was spacious and comfortable and had a well stocked kitchen. Everyone loved the massage chair and we enjoyed the fire pit in the backyard. Danielle was very quick to answer our questions and very willing to help. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Eastern UP discovery vacation

Great stay and saw all the points of interest we had planned
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and easy!

The owners are very friendly and the renting process very easy! Everything you would need plus more were provided! The house was very clean and easy to relax in! Had a GREAT time in the ELF house many great family memories made!!! Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

Nice location (several blocks away from the busy road). 2 bathrooms with showers helped us get ready quickly in the morning. Excellent kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay

My friends and I had a great stay at the Elf House in Christmas, MI. The location was great, just 40 mins from Marquette and 5 mins from Munising. The house was very clean, well stocked, and the spacious backyard was great for our dogs to run and play in. Communication with the host was very easy and quick. I would highly recommend a stay at the Elf House!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elf house Delight

A lovely house ina lovely location … a furnished porch to watch the rain and yard for the dog. Many thoughtful touches inside from makings for somemores to soaps, shampoos and many fluffy towels . The hosts were helpful and accessible …the house was remodeled and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Stayed here in a snowmobile trip. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Danielle was great to work with. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Snowmobile trip

The Elf house was perfect for our snowmobile trip. It had all the amenities we needed. The heated garage was great for drying out the sleds and gear after a long day of riding. I would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Snowmobiling

The property was ideal for people staying to ride. We used the garage for sled storage and repairs. The mud room was perfect for taking off your gear and hanging it up. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elf house 2022

Our stay was awesome. The property owner was easy to reach and responded quickly to any concerns we had. The property had everything we needed for our stay. House was very clean and had easy access. Convenient to restaurants and fuel. Definitely have this on our list of places to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hunter P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Very nice place. Very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022