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Sunshine Motel and Cabins
sunshine@up.net
(906)884-2187
Please read all of the MOTEL POLICIES and DOG POLICIES before booking.
Check in is from 3pm until 11pm Eastern Standard Time
10/10 Excellent
William, F.
Traveled with partner
Oct 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities.
Owners obviously took great pride and had fun decorating the room with appropriate decor for the area. Bed was comfortable and some nice dining options were available a few miles away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy
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Oct 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an adorable property just a few minutes from the Porcupine Mountains, makes a great spot for “base camp”!! The owners are friendly and welcoming. There is beach access just across the road and we even found a couple Yooperlites on the shore!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janell
Sep 24, 2023
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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities.
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My husband and I stayed here while traveling between Houghton and the Porkies. The owners were very friendly and the rooms were great. We loved the cabin decor and the evening fire with the owner and other guests that came out. The resort owns property across the street on Lake Superior, which was perfect for sunset, sunrise, rock finding, and fortunately for us, the Northern Lights. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
About the Sunshine Motel and Cabins
Here at the Sunshine we want you to experience the Western Upper Peninsula and Ontonagon County like never before. Watch the sunset over Lake Superior or visit the majestic Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park, followed by an evening spent around the campfire or a search for the elusive Yooperlite. See Spring in full bloom with a variety of colors and scents right outside your doorstep. Make a hiking trip to the neighboring Porcupine Mountains State Park. While there, become a “Yooper” in the backcountry forests where wildlife is plenty. You can also view waterfalls that will take your breath away. Not to mention the hundreds of miles of snowmobile and hiking trails, along with access to 1,000,000 acres of National Forest land. All here in Pure Michigan and The Wilds of Michigan. Come visit with us and learn more about the Sunshine Motel and Cabins today!
 Summer is upon us at the Sunshine Motel and Cabins!
Summer in Ontonagon, Michigan offers a wide range of activities for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Located in the Western Upper Peninsula in Ontonagon County and situated along the shores of Lake Superior, this region boasts breathtaking natural beauty and an abundance of recreational opportunities. From swimming and hiking to fishing and Bird watching, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Ontonagon during the Summer months. Whether you are a seasoned adventurer or a beginner looking to try something new, we have it all for you. Call us at 1-906-884-2187 to find out about any activities.
Here's what our guests have to say:
10/10 Excellent
Amy
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Oct 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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This is an adorable property just a few minutes from the Porcupine Mountains, makes a great spot for “base camp”!! The owners are friendly and welcoming. There is beach access just across the road and we even found a couple Yooperlites on the shore!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jacob
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Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Sep 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities.
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One has to manage expectations for a motel in a remote rural area, but this one exceeded all our expectations. Exceptionally clean and comfortable, more amenities than one might expect for a property of this type. There was a bonfire for a social gathering, and a path to Lake Superior lined with cute displays such as a gnome house. About the only thing I would have liked that I did not have was a chair for the room. On the other hand, I'm not sure where it could fit. But no question I would stay again if I'm in the area.
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10/10 Excellent
William
Traveled with partner
Oct 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities.
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Owners obviously took great pride and had fun decorating the room with appropriate decor for the area. Bed was comfortable and some nice dining options were available a few miles away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janell
Sep 24, 2023
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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities.
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My husband and I stayed here while traveling between Houghton and the Porkies. The owners were very friendly and the rooms were great. We loved the cabin decor and the evening fire with the owner and other guests that came out. The resort owns property across the street on Lake Superior, which was perfect for sunset, sunrise, rock finding, and fortunately for us, the Northern Lights. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Corey
Traveled with partner
Oct 2, 2023
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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here. Still my favorite place to stay when I’m in the area. Lovely, local family ran resort with impeccably clean rooms, beach access to Lake Superior just across the road. If you’re looking for a place that is welcoming and cozy, this is it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
How to find us.
Sunshine Motel and Cabins are located 3-1/2 miles West of Ontonagon on M-64. If arriving from the South on US-45 turn left at the stop sign onto M-64. Go over the Ontonagon River Bridge and we are 3-1/2 miles on the left side of M-64.
If arriving from the East on M-38 go straight through the blinking yellow light which is the junction of M-38, US-45, and M-64; M-38 turns into M-64. Go over the Ontonagon River Bridge and we are 3-1/2 miles on the left side of M-64.
If arriving from the West or South on US-2 go into Wakefield, MI and turn onto M-28 at the stop light. Follow M-28 to Bergland, MI. M-64 joins M-28 at Lake Gogebic. In Bergland at the blinking light turn left onto M-64. Follow M-64 North by White Pine, MI to the stop sign in Silver City, MI. M-64 turns right (East). Stay on M-64 for 9 miles and we are on the right side of the road.
Meet your hosts Anthony & Nou Basler
From the shores of Green Bay and Lake Michigan to the inland ocean of Lake Superior, my wife and I stumbled upon the Sunshine Motel and Cabins in 2019. My wife, an educator of 15 years, and I, a Theologian and ordained Minister, became motel owners in March 2020, and it has been a wonderful ride since then. Now meeting and sharing stories with people from all walks of life has become our passion.
We enjoy taking long road trips across the country, meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds, experimenting with new foods and traditions, and living life.
Let the adventures continue!