Chassell Lodgings

HAMAR HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST
(906) 523-4670
This, Chassell's most prominent house, was built in 1903 by Edward Hamar, superintendent of the big lumber company that built up much of Chassell. Now it is a homey, relaxed, family-oriented B&B - the retirement project of people-loving Barbara and Harry Wilson. They came here because of the fishing. The Wilsons are happy to share use of their living room, den, and "music room," where Harry displays his pen-and-ink scenes of rural southern Ohio and Indiana, their former home. Harry also loves playing cribbage with guests. Many repeat guests feel like family. A flexible breakfast, at least continental plus, is served in the dining room. The house sits on a hill above Chassell's main street, with a wooded ravine on one side and neighborhood streets, appealing for walkers and joggers, on another. A side deck, enclosed front porch, and yard are oriented to these varying views. Chassell Bay is only glimpsed. Birds are everywhere, thanks to the location and the Wilsons' many feeders.
    The guest rooms, all on the second floor, share a bath and a half. All now have TVs with VCRs and a library of family videos. Rates for two people in 2004 were $64 in summer; winter rates $48 for one, $58 for two. Rooms are surprisingly private. One, with twin beds, has a rear sun porch. Another with a double bed has a side sun porch with a daybed and grand view of the bay and ravine. No air-conditioning. Guests share the Wilsons' phone. No smoking except on enclosed front porch.
    The Wilsons love being grandparents and welcome well-behaved children as guests.

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