Built by Charles Lewis Fellows at a time when there were only 4 framed buildings in Algoma, The Ahnapee House was built from materials shipped in from Racine, Wisconsin. Local craftsmen supplied the labor needed to dig the cellar, build the stone foundation, and do the carpentry work.

After changing ownership multiple times in the 1800's Frank Slaby acquired the business in 1898. In 1905, Slaby constructed the second wing of the establishment, which is now the 3-story brick structure and front entrance of the hotel. When that was completed, the hotel was given the name of Hotel Stebbins - in honor of the late Senator DeWayne Stebbins, a good friend of Frank Slaby.

The hotel has the distinction of being owned by only five owners in the past 100 years. Jim & Judy Kirsten had owned the business for 27 years before sharing the treasure with Kristine & Kendall Ruehl when they purchased the business in July 2005.
 

Kristine and Kendall Ruehl (owner/operators) have brought many positive changes to the hotel while maintaining the integrity of its history since July 2005. Our goal is to provide a getaway experience that is fun and personal as well as bring family and friends together to spend time ~ which is what life is all about.

Since the purchase of the hotel the Ruehls have made the following exciting changes:

• We now provide Wireless Internet access to our hotel & restaurant guests
• Renovated the front lobby and restored the 105-year old tin ceilings. Our guests can now lounge in our overstuffed leather chair or recliners and enjoy our fireplace and cocktail lounge.
• Designed a new pool table and game room.
• Renovated numerous hotel rooms to create theme rooms for a fun lodging experience while maintaining the historic feel of the building.
• Renovated the dining room and designed a casual fine dining menu with unique and delicious dishes.
• Created a Banquet Menu designed to suit groups of up to 102 people.