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Sunshine Motel and Cabins

2.0 star property
Lakefront motel in Ontonagon with a nearby private beach

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BBQ/picnic area
Property grounds
Located close to Ontonagon Lighthouse, Sunshine Motel and Cabins provides a firepit and an outdoor entertainment area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Basic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(84 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room, 2 Double Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Studio Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Basic Studio Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
24077 West State Highway M64, Ontonagon, MI, 49953

What's nearby

  • Ontonagon Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Ontonagon Township Park Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - 23 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Porcupine Mountains Ski Area - 28 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Lake Superior Trail - 50 min drive - 24.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Holiday Station Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Syl's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Roxey's Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stubb's Bar & Museum - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lynn's North Country Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sunshine Motel and Cabins

Motel near Lake Superior
Located close to Ontonagon Lighthouse, Sunshine Motel and Cabins provides a firepit and an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a nature reserve
  • Barbecue grills, outdoor furniture, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to contact this property prior to arrival to arrange late check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sunshine And Cabins Ontonagon
Sunshine Motel and Cabins Motel
Sunshine Motel and Cabins Ontonagon
Sunshine Motel and Cabins Motel Ontonagon

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunshine Motel and Cabins pet-friendly?

Yes, Sunshine Motel and Cabins allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Sunshine Motel and Cabins?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunshine Motel and Cabins?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sunshine Motel and Cabins?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunshine Motel and Cabins located?

Situated on a lake, this motel is steps from Lake Superior, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ontonagon Lighthouse and Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital and Clinic. Ontonagon Township Park Beach and Ottawa National Forest are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Sunshine Motel and Cabins Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 797 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 797 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 797 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 797 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 797 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great & staff very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAMMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and owners!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay. Very cozy, clean, and friendly staff. Beach access was awesome too. Definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice property - beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place we got very good advices and recommendations from places nearby very clean place and comfortable bed and shower everything was perfect fast check in and easy check out I recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at this little gem Staff was pleasant and helpful and able to answer all our questions
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and knowledgeable staff, nice property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet old school motel/cabins with beach access. Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners are wonderful. Helpful and friendly. Loved our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Cute clean rooms. Beautiful setting. Just stayed one nite but would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Staff Room was clean and well maintained !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was very informative and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher & Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were friendly and helpful. Great knowledge of the area and suggestions on hikes etc. Clean room and hot water pretty instantly. Good location for seeing all the sights of the western UP
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable rooms. Convenient walk to beach Well maintained property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hosts are very nice, place was quiet and in great shape and clean. Loved it and loved staying with locals who pride themselves in their endeavor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great motel and right across from Lake Superior. They have a private beach entrance that is easy to get to. Great owners make you feel welcome and you can tell they are proud of their establishment. Hope to come back next year.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent close to the porkies
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiersten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place lovely people! Definitely recommend! Tons of charm. You can tell they care!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is very nice and comfortable. Not a new place but cute and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners are super-nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good beach access
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, staff. Grounds were nice and had beach access
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are perfect for the area's experience. The owner/ managers are very wonderful folks that go out of their way to make sure you have a good stay. The beach access to Lake Superior is a great place to hang out after a day of hiking and site seeing in the Porkies (Porcupine Mountains Wilderness). I look forward to my next stay at the Sunshine Motel and Cabins.
Beach access entrance
Beach
Beach
Room during stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all of the things we wanted to see and do in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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