Epoufette Lodgings

SKYLINE MOTEL
(906) 292-5556
Simple, fresh, clean rooms have picture windows in back looking out onto Lake Michigan from the high bluff along the highway here. New owners have added a 90' deck to take advantage of the wonderful view. The setting is nice enough that a wedding has been held here. The pleasantly decorated rooms in peak summer and winter seasons are $45/one bed, $50/two beds, and they're $5 less at other times. Rooms have phones and satellite TV, plus fans. (Air-conditioning would seldom be needed, its' so breezy here.) No-smoking rooms available. The Bay View Inn next door serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Cut River Inn across the highway serves food and alcohol.

WONDERLAND MOTEL
(906) 292-5574
This one-story, 10-room motel is on a hill across the highway from Lake Michigan, and the views from the picture windows or the benches outside are wonderful indeed. A scenic pullout and picnic area are right across the highway. Maple furniture and ruffled spreads are from an earlier era. The carpet is new. Rooms have phones TVs, air-conditioning. (Probably it's seldom needed.) Rates $38-$50 depending on season and size of room (some can sleep 4).

HOG ISLAND COUNTRY STORE & COTTAGES
(906) 477-9995
This tidy, old-fashioned store and tourist cabin complex has true U.P. charm. Owners Tom and Sandy Jacobs have refurbished the place while retaining the vintage character that the previous owner had cherished from boyhood memories of U.P. vacations. The heated housekeeping cabins ($55/single, $60 double) are clean and cozy. (The one cabin that sleeps 6 is $70.) Folks who stay six nights get the seventh night free. The seven cottages sit well away from the road, separated by a big lawn with old fashioned wood swings and chairs. But truck noise is to be expected, so bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper. Each cabin has a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. A private Lake Michigan beach is a short walk away. The adjoining store sells smoked fish, milk, groceries, alcoholic beverages, bait - most of what anyone would need for a short stay.