Germfask Hostel is available for long term rentals.
You'll be staying in the longest-standing and largest building in Germfask!
Although we are a hostel, you are able to rent the entire building or one of the two levels for your group.
We are currently renovating the property and we plan to re-launch with a limited, soft opening in 2026.
Our business model will cater to a neglected user group that is challenged with lodging options that suit their activity and lifestyle. We will not only offer creative lodging options, but we will provide services to this user group as well.
We will be the first hostel in the Upper Peninsula!
We are centrally located less than an hour's drive to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore! Centrally located in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
Germfask is less than an hour from Pictured Rocks, minutes from Seney National Wildlife Refuge, and overlooks the Manistique River! Three bedrooms, two baths, spacious apartment with large kitchen, living and dining. Grill out on the deck, fish for trout, or paddle the Manistique, this is the perfect location for those exploring the eastern half of the Upper Peninsula! You are 90 minutes or less to the Soo Locks, Tahquamenon Falls, Kitchi iti kippi, Escanaba, Marquette, and Mackinaw City!
Owner & live in Manager is Tom Funke, Author of 50 Hikes in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and 50 Hikes on the North Country Trail. Feel free to tap into our knowledge of the area when planning your trip.
The Hostel has 6 bedrooms, four bathrooms, dorm accommodations, and several outdoor outfitter tents on platforms for an exquisite camping experience!
The Jolly Inn (Restaurant and Bar) is across the street and Kersh's Market (groceries and package liquor) is a few blocks North within walking distance.
Germfask is the starting point for Snowmobile Trail #43 linking you to Grand Marais, Tahquamenon, and more. It starts 100 yards from our front door at the blinker light.
We are equally distant from the western & eastern ends of the North Country Trail in Pictured Rocks.
Our customers tell us they enjoy the overall property condition at this hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Seney National Wildlife Refuge. Breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and laundry facilities are available.
Free WiFi
Breakfast is offered for a fee
Services include a concierge and limo or town car service
8 minutes by foot from Seney National Wildlife Refuge and a 1-minute drive from Manistique River Roadside Park
As a guest of this hostel, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and concierge services. This hostel also features laundry facilities and limo service. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Germfask hostel is smoke free.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Internet access
Parking and transport
Limo/town car service
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Food and drink
Breakfast available for a fee
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Books
Games
Kayak
Video library
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Guest services
Concierge services
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
On a river
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 step to reach entrance
2 accessible parking spaces
Handrails in stairways
Smooth flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Note from host: It is a violation of Michigan State law to smoke.
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dining table
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Separate dining area
Spices
Toaster
More
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Composting
Dryer
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Living room
Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Addendum to Refund Policy: If you cancel less than 60 days before your stay, we will pro-rate or refund in full if we find someone to take your place.
This is a multi-unit property. Please be mindful of the other guests. Please reference the parking maps, if one was attached.
Sorry no pets
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: We have extra twin beds/cots
Events
No events allowed
We allow small conferences & outdoor events.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
It is a violation of Michigan State law to smoke.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We allow small conferences & outdoor events.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Property is also known as
Gateway Pictured Rocks Lodge Centrally Located Eastern UP
Gateway Pictured Rocks Germfask. Centrally Located Eastern UP
Gateway Pictured Rocks Centrally Located Eastern UP
Gateway Pictured Rocks Lodge Centrally Located Eastern UP
Gateway Pictured Rocks Germfask. Centrally Located Eastern UP
Gateway Pictured Rocks Lodge Centrally Located Eastern UP
Gateway Pictured Rocks Germfask. Centrally Located Eastern UP
Gateway Pictured Rocks Centrally Located Eastern UP