We had a fantastic stay at this lovely locally owned motel. The hotel is wonderfully located right…read moreby Munising - with access to a wealth of nature trails, beaches and boat rides, delicious restaurants and bars, the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and countless attractions. The staff was lovely from check in to check out. Everyone was so friendly and helpful! The rates were on the lower end of the spectrum during high season in Northern Michigan. We preferred staying here and supporting local business over some cold, impersonal big box chain motel (which probably wouldn't have been any better in service or quality) The rooms were simple but super clean.. sparkling clean bathrooms, clean soft cotton sheets and comforters (not those icky polyester comforter covers) and a nice TV with all the stations we needed. We liked sitting outside on our own chairs at night.. and enjoyed the fire pit on the lawn! The morning was bright and crisp, and only 5 minutes down the road there's a coffee shop with delicious bagels, Bay Furnace Bagel Works. We brought our bagels home to motel and enjoyed them as we got ready for a big day of adventure in the UP. I was traveling 9 months pregnant and left my sacred most loved pregnancy support pillow in the bed (hidden in the covers) and the owner was nice enough to offer to ship it to our home!!! They are SO NICE here! We will definitely be returning! We loved staying here!

We stayed her per reviews on trip advisor & hotels. It's a great mom n pop road side motel with…read morelittle frills. The room is clean, and office attendant is very nice/knowledgeable. I would NOT say this is in town it's about 2 miles up the hill from the edge of town. I do recommend this place if you are looking for a clean start/stop point.

Weve stayed a couple times now . This place has spectacular views. The staff is friendly , the…read moregrounds are well kept . I would say the rooms are a bit outdated and cramped. But it does have that rustic old school local owned charm . And reasonable prices . For comparison there is a big name corporate place right next door . And their rooms are at least double or triple . Ill Definitely stay again

Maybe the worst place I've ever stayed. Old, dreary, could use a zillion updates. The only…read morepositives to it are the lake view and the free ice. All night long there was a tapping in the bedroom. (I wish Yelp would let me post a video of it!!) It reminded me of the tactic they use to keep people awake and delusional in the military. A dog barking next door. A fly buzzing around the room. I would not recommend this place to even my worst enemy.

Two side-by-side cabins on a back channel of the AuTrain River. One with bunkhouse style sleeping…read morearrangements on the 2nd level, the other with a bedroom & a loft. Very comfortable--if you keep in mind that we are talking cabins. Wi-fi, satellite TV, hot tub, plus accouterments you need (like canoes, firewood & heads on the wall). Towels & linens are supplied. But don't expect a dishwasher. I have no complaints, really. Not everything works perfectly, but then would they call it "cabins" if the facility operated like a 4* hotel? What would it take to get a five star rating out of me? I'm not sure. Maybe EITHER more rustic & secluded OR more luxurious & refined? The qualifications noted should help you match your expectations.

My entire extended family spent 10 days here. The place was beautiful and had kayaks and bikes…read moreavailable for use while there. You also didn't need to go too far to enjoy the towns around Au Train. There were a total of 11 people and the place sleeps a good 14. Everyone was comfortable and enjoyed our time at the cabin. Ages 2-80 and there was something nearby for all to do. They also have cable and WiFi in the cabin as well so if you want a little down time it's available to you. It was a 6-6:30 hr drive for us but it was worth it. I definitely recommend this place if you have a large family looking to enjoy some time together out in nature. They do offer a smaller cabin next door to this place as well.

We stayed for 7 days this summer, we absolutely loved it!…read moreThe Laughing Whitefish River runs right thru the back yard and you can sit in the gazebo and enjoy a campfire. So many waterfalls within 45 minutes. If you want to get away, I highly recommend staying here! Most stores and gas stations are about 25 minutes away. Atv trails are right there, swimming, lake Superior and more.

Good price, good place to stay. Loved the view from the kitchen window and deck, it's great. I've…read morestayed here several times both summer and winter, it's always a good time. Washer and dryer in the house is a luxury compared to other cottages I've stayed in. It isn't perfect but it really works well for group of friends or family. Love the sauna too. The casino is within walking distance, just look out for highway traffic. Grand Island is just across the water. It's a neat place to tour on bike, they also have bus tours and hiking. A lot of it is up hill (it felt like 90%) but, a beautiful ride. Watch out for bear scat in the road. Uncle Ducky's kayaks is across from the casino, we just walked down there to the Duck Pond Bar. Overall I definitely recommend this place.

Great place to stay. Right on the water. Close to downtown Munising. The owner was very nice and…read moreaccommodating. Would highly recommend.

Great views of the lake. The place was well kept except for some greasy handles of the pots and…read morepans. Great location. Close to several of the falls and to downtown. Many mosquitoes at night. Owner was very helpful.

We stayed at this campgrounds for 2 nights. The location was absolutely lovely. Despite being in…read moreclose proximity to a main road, the campground was super quiet. We heard another camper (with another group) played the sax one evening and it was very soothing with the sound of the lake lapping the shoreline. The camp host kept plenty of air fresheners in all the vault toilets. They were super clean and very pleasant smelling for vault toilets. The campground overall was super well kept.

Bay Furnace Camp and Picnic Grounds is a terrific place to stay for the simple traveler who…read moreappreciates sleeping outdoors in the heart of nature. I discovered Bay Furnace through the app on my phone called Campendium. Campendium was very helpful in assisting me finding worthwhile campsites along my 2021 summer road trip. Although Bay Furnace Campground is technically located in the town of Munising, Michigan, it's actually situated in the charming town of Christmas, MI. Though when I was here visiting back in the month of May...there wasn't anything Christmas(y) about the town, lol. Still, the main purpose for me being in Munising....was to explore the scenic coastal landscape along the shores of Lake Superior. Overall this campground is set just outside Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and a host of beautiful waterfalls. After spending a good portion of my day driving along Pictured Rocks NL...I couldn't find any affordable accommodations in Munising. The next best thing for myself was camping. I had a tent with me and showed up here to Bay Furnace Campground. It was early evening when I pulled up to the entrance area. The instructions stated that Bay Furnace accepts about half reservations at recreation.gov and half on a first come, first served basis. I was a little nervous about not finding a campsite when I started driving throughout the grounds. It was late in the day on a Thursday just at the start of the summer vacation travel season, yet I spotted an unoccupied site right near the entrance and backed my car into the site. Yah, I was good for the evening! As per normal policy...when you arrive, you pick a campsite and then fill out a slip with your payment and drop it into a safety box. Then the campsite is yours and you can start constructing your tent and getting settled in. It was $22 per night. They accept cash and checks, though no credit cards. Checks must be made out to RRM, Inc. and need to include your Drivers License and License Plate Numbers. There are about 50 non-electric campsites on the grounds each with a fire-pit and picnic table. Check-In time is 2pm and Check-Out time is 11am. Honestly, I really lucked out probably grabbing the 50th and last site. Because in general, throughout this UP section of Michigan I had trouble discovering on a whim available campgrounds that weren't full. I was grateful to be here. Unfortunately there weren't any showers to use, but still...I had cell phone reception and each campsite was really spacious. I felt like I had plenty of privacy being in the woods without anyone around. Two extra notes I'd like to mention... I didn't have plans for the night and across the street from Bay Furnace was the Kewadin Christmas Casino. So...after setting up my tent and washing up...I took a short 15 minute walk outside the campground and went inside the casino and played some blackjack for an hour. It was sort of a pleasant change of pace from driving and picture taking all around the UP, to all of a sudden sitting down and playing blackjack at a random casino. Returning back to my campsite, there was a terrific little overlook vista point section just to the side of the entrance where I sat down on the shore of Lake Superior and admired the colorful sunset. It was a pleasant way to end my day. This panoramic coastline beach shore can't be missed when you're walking towards the facilities area. I highly recommend hanging out here when the sun begins to fade. Although I am a big outdoorsy type of person who loves being among nature...I just really wanted this opportunity to highlight Bay Furnace Camp and Picnic Grounds. Munising, Michigan is well known for its scenic waterfalls combined with picturesque vantage points of Lake Superior that makes this section of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan quite popular. But for those tourists who don't mind setting up camp among quiet surroundings with basic amenities, then I believe you will appreciate choosing to stay at Bay Furnace Campground in the heart of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

This was such a great place to stay! The owners are some of the kindest people I've ever met…read more The cabins are quiet and clean and in the middle of the forest, but are still only minutes away from Muinising. The owners told us about 13 different waterfalls in the area, and Pictured Rocks coastline which is gorgeous! We had a blast fishing and hanging out at Kemosabe and will definitely go back! The cabins have full kitchens right down to spices and coffee! When we arrived, there was fresh-baked cookies waiting for us that were awesome! They offer dinner home-made and delivered to your cabin---we had lasagna and loved not having to worry about dinner one night. This was homey and so cool! You rock Kemosabe!