CMU Biological Station Housing
Faculty and Researcher Housing
Unit 1
- Number of bedrooms: 2
- Number of beds 4: (two twin beds in each room; sleeps 4)
- Kitchen space: full kitchen (stove, 1/2 refrigerator, coffee pot, microwave)
- Living space: shared, fireplace
- Bathroom: shared 1/2 bath (no tub)
Unit 2 (same as Unit 1)
- Number of bedrooms: 2
- Number of beds: 4 (two twin beds in each room; sleeps 4)
- Kitchen space: full kitchen (stove, 1/2 refrigerator, coffee pot, microwave)
- Living space: shared, fireplace
- Bathroom: shared 1/2 bath (no tub)
Unit 3
- Number of bedrooms: 3
- Number of beds: 5 (two twin beds in bedroom 1 and bedroom 2; one twin in bedroom 3; sleeps 5)
- Kitchen Space: 1/2 refrigerator, coffee pot, microwave
- Living Space: shared, wood stove
- Bathroom: shared (full bath)
Unit 4
- Number of bedrooms: 3
- Number of beds: 6 (two twin beds in bedroom 1 and bedroom 2; one bunk bed in bedroom 3; sleeps 6)
- Kitchen space: 1/2 refrigerator, coffee pot, microwave
- Living Space: shared, wood stove
- Bathroom: shared (full bath)
Unit 5
- Number of bedrooms: 3
- Number of beds: 3 (queen in bedroom 1; full in bedroom 2; full in bedroom 3 (sleeps 3-6)
- Kitchen space: full kitchen (stove, refrigerator, coffee pot, microwave)
- Living space: shared
- Bathroom: shared
Unit 6
- Number of bedrooms: 3
- Number of beds: 3 (queen in bedroom 1; full in bedroom 2; bunk bed in bedroom 3; sleeps 3-6)
- Kitchen space: full kitchen (stove, refrigerator, coffee pot, microwave)
- Living space: shared
- Bathroom: shared
Cooks Cabin (not on the lake)
- Number of bedrooms: 2
- Number of beds: 5 (two bunk beds in one room and one full bed in the other room)
- Kitchen space: none (microwave, refrigerator)
- Living space: shared
- Bathroom: shared
Campground Cabins
Campground cabins are less than a mile from the Central Michigan University Biological Station main campus. Most campground cabins house six people. Furnishings include mattresses and beds, two desks, and a couch. The men's and women's restrooms/showers are centrally located. Laundry facilities are available.
Cabin 1 - Castor
- Number of beds: 6 (3 bunk beds)
- Common living area: couches, chairs, tables
- Notes: relatively far from both bathrooms; toward the back of the campground; more private
Cabin 2 - Esox
- Number of beds: 6 (3 bunk beds)
- Common living area: couches, chairs, tables
- Notes: close to the men's bathroom; toward the back of the campground; more private
Cabin 3 - Gavia
- Number of beds: 6 (3 bunk beds)
- Common living area: couches, chairs, tables
- Notes: Closest to the men's bathroom
Cabins 4A (Phiddipus) and 4B (Pinguicula)
- Number of beds: 8 (4 bunk beds; 2 bunk beds on each side of the duplex; sleeps 4 on one side and 4 on the other)
- Common living area: couches, chairs, tables
- Notes: duplex cabins are slightly newer and nicer; close to the men's bathroom
Cabin 6 - Navicula
- Number of beds: 6 (3 bunk beds)
- Common living area: couches, chairs, tables
- Notes: closest to the front of the campground; closer to main campus; near men's bathroom
Cabin 7 - Cirsium
- Number of beds: 6 (3 bunk beds)
- Common living area: couches, chairs, tables
- Notes: close to the front of the campground; closer to main campus; near men's bathroom
Cabins 8A (Plethodon) and 8B (Quercus)
- Number of beds: 8 (4 bunk beds; 2 bunk beds on each side of the duplex; sleeps 4 on one side and 4 on the other)
- Common living area: couches, chairs, tables
- Notes: duplex cabins are slightly newer and nicer; close to the men's bathroom; relatively close to the women's bathroom
Cabin 9 - Nerodia
- Number of beds: 6 (3 bunk beds)
- Common living area: couches, chairs, tables
- Notes: refinished cabin (painted, carpeting); close to the women's bathroom
Cabin 10 - Tamais
- Number of beds: 6 (3 bunk beds)
- Common living area: couches, chairs, tables
- Notes: close to the women's bathroom, painted walls and carpet
Campsites
Each campsite has nearby electricity, picnic tables, and a fire pit.
Campsite 1:
- Has electric access: equal distance from bathrooms; back of campground
Campsite 2:
- Has electric access: equal distance from bathrooms; back of campground
Campsite 3:
- Has electric access: closer to the men's bathroom; back of the campground
Campsite 4:
- Has electric access: closer to the men's bathroom; front of the campground
Campsite 5:
- Has electric access: closer to the women's bathroom; back of the campground
Dormitories
The dormitories are located in the Matt & Ellie Hohn Center adjacent to the main lodge and dining hall.
- Separate men's and women's wings
- Shower facilities are immediately adjacent
- Dividers separate bunks and provide storage for personal belongings
- Laundry facilities available