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Welcoming guests to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula since 1952
A quiet, comfortable place to stay near Lake Superior and the Porcupine Mountains
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24077 W State HWY M64 Ontonagon MI 49953
sunshine@up.net | (906) 884-2187
Sunshine Motel and Cabins
Family Run Lodging in Ontonagon, Michigan
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Check-in: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Eastern Time)
If you expect to arrive after 9:00 PM, please give us a call so we can be ready for you.
A Comfortable Base for Exploring Ontonagon
Sunshine Motel and Cabins is a family-run motel and cabins in Ontonagon, Michigan.. Guests often tell us they like having a quiet, comfortable place to come back to after a day outdoors or time spent around town.
We’re located just a short drive from Lake Superior and the Porcupine Mountains, and most places in Ontonagon are only a few minutes apart. Whether you're here to hike, fish, explore the western Upper Peninsula, or simply enjoy a slower pace, it’s easy to get around without stress.
Our rooms and cabins are kept clean and simple, with honest descriptions and photos so you know what to expect before you arrive. If you have questions or need help planning, you’ll be talking directly with us — not a call center.
If this is your first visit to Ontonagon, we’re always happy to share what guests usually enjoy and help point you in the right direction.
View Rooms & Cabins or reach out anytime — we’re glad to help.
Winter in Ontonagon
Winter in Ontonagon is quiet, steady, and outdoors-focused. Snow settles in, the pace slows down, and the landscape changes in a way that feels both peaceful and familiar to those who enjoy the season.
Many guests come for snowmobiling, winter hiking, or time spent on frozen lakes. Others are here simply to enjoy the stillness — snowy mornings, early sunsets, and evenings that feel best when there’s nowhere else to be.
A Comfortable Place to Stay in Winter
Sunshine Motel and Cabins offers a warm, straightforward place to stay during the winter months. Our rooms and cabins are kept clean and comfortable, giving you a reliable place to come back to after time outside.
Some guests prefer the ease of motel rooms, while others like the extra space of cabins. Either way, the goal is the same: a simple, welcoming place that makes winter travel feel manageable and unhurried.
Booking Direct, Kept Simple
Booking directly with us gives you the clearest information about winter availability and room options. If you have questions about winter conditions, arrival times, or choosing the right space, you’ll be talking directly with us.
If you’re planning a winter visit to Ontonagon and want a comfortable base for the season, we’re happy to help.
What Guests Say About Sunshine Motel and Cabins
Rated 4.8 out of 5 by those who’ve stayed here
★★★★★
“Clean, quiet, and exactly what we hoped for.”
We had a very comfortable stay. The room was clean and well cared for, and the owners were welcoming without being intrusive. It was easy to relax here after long days exploring the area.
— Couple visiting the Upper Peninsula
★★★★★
“You can tell this place is run by people who care.”
Everything felt simple and honest, from the room to the check-in process. The owners were friendly and helpful, and it was nice knowing we could ask questions if we needed anything.
— Guest from Michigan
★★★★★
“Comfortable and easy from start to finish.”
We stayed here for a short trip and really enjoyed how relaxed everything felt. The room was clean and quiet, and the location made it easy to get around Ontonagon. The owners were friendly and helpful without hovering.
— Returning guest, winter stay
Meet Your Hosts: Anthony & Nou Basler
Where UP Hospitality Meets Heart
From Shore to Shore: Our Sunshine Journey
We never planned to become motel owners — until a 2019 road trip led us to a little slice of Upper Peninsula paradise. Traveling from the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan to the wild shores of Lake Superior, our path eventually brought us to Ontonagon, where we fell head over heels for a charming, slightly weathered motel called Sunshine.
In March 2020 — with what turned out to be impeccable timing — we traded our old lives (Nou as an educator, Anthony as a minister) for the world of hospitality, just as everything else seemed to slow down. It didn’t take long to learn that some of the most meaningful adventures begin with less-than-perfect timing.
These days, you’ll usually find us here on the property. Nou brings a teacher’s patience to explaining Upper Peninsula weather patterns (yes, it really can snow in May), while Anthony puts his theology degree to work settling friendly debates about the best local pasty shops. Both of us share a love of road trips, quirky diners, and getting to know the people who pass through this part of the U.P.
At Sunshine Motel and Cabins, we’ve shaped the kind of place we always wished existed on our own travels — one that’s comfortable, welcoming, and uncomplicated. Guests are treated like people, not room numbers. Local tips come with hand-drawn maps and no corporate script. The goal is simple: genuine Upper Peninsula hospitality and an easy place to land at the end of the day.
Whether you’re here to hike the Porcupine Mountains, explore Lake Superior’s shoreline, hunt for Bigfoot, or just step away from everyday routines, we’re glad to share our small corner of Ontonagon with you. Life’s too short for boring vacations, and the stories in our guestbook remind us of that every season.
Your hosts,
Anthony & Nou
P.S. We promise the stories get better after check-in.
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.