If you’re looking for a heartwarming movie to watch this holiday season, look no further than “A Cozy Christmas Inn.” This film is the perfect mix of romance and comedy, and you’ll feel an immense amount of happiness and warmth. Erika, played by actress Danielle Panabaker, is a successful real estate executive who travels to Alaska during the Christmas season in order to acquire a bed and breakfast.
However, she soon discovers that the inn is owned by her ex-boyfriend! Throughout the film, Erika falls in love with the charming town of Alaska as well as her ex-boyfriend. We highly recommend this movie to anyone looking for a feel-good film to watch during the holidays!
All About “A Cozy Christmas Inn”:
In this film, Jodie Sweetin plays Erika: a successful real estate executive in the city. Her boss Sharon (played by Vivica A. Fox), assigns her an important mission–to fly to Alaska and convince the Garland Inn’s owner to sell it to her company. The only catch in Sharon’s plan is that Erika’s ex-boyfriend not just lives in Garland, but he owns the Garland Inn.
This offer comes at the perfect time for Andy (David O’Donnell); Garland’s tourism industry is struggling, and the inn can barely attract one couple at a time. If that wasn’t enough pressure, Andy’s dad Frank (Brian Doyle-Murray), also wants him to hurry up and sell so he can join the family shipping business.
Will Andy give in and sell the inn? Will cosmopolitan Erika fall for the appeal of Garland’s rustic allure? The question on everyone’s mind is whether or not Erika and Andy will pick up where they left off years ago.
The Main Cast of “A Cozy Christmas Inn”:
Jodie Sweetin as Erika
Essaying the role of protagonist Erika, Jodie Sweetin dominates the trailer with her charm and charisma. Based on her performance in the trailer, viewers can expect an impressive showing from the actress. In addition to A Cozy Christmas Inn, Sweetin has also appeared in Netflix’s Full House and Fuller House. Her other acting credits include Just Swipe, Finding Santa, and Walt Before Mickey.
David O’Donnell as Andy
David O’Donnell plays Erika’s ex-boyfriend, Andy, in the film. The two unexpectedly meet when Erika is on a business trip in Alaska. O’Donnell is dashing in his role as Andy, and his on-screen chemistry with Jodie Sweetin is one of the trailer’s most eye-catching features. David O’Donnell is an actor known for his roles in films such as A Christmas in Vermont, His Secret Family, and Inspired to Kill.
Vivica A. Fox as Sharon
In the movie, Sharon is played by Vivica A. Fox. Some of Fox’s most iconic roles were in Days of Our Lives, Out All Night, and City of Angels. Some of the other cast members include Brian Doyle-Murray as Frank, Peter Jacobson as Martin, Jennifer Aspen as Claire, Kim Shaw as Joy, Page Petrucka as Hattie, Yolanda Stange as Alana, Antonio Charity as Oscar, Jessica Deshong as Stephanie, Anita Rice as Faith, Melanie Nelson as Dina and Scott Christopher as Chuck.
A Cozy Christmas Inn Filming Locations:
The recently released holiday movie, A Cozy Christmas Inn, was filmed entirely in the town of Huntsville in Utah. Photography for the film started in December 2021 and ended before that month was over. The filmmakers used the real-life landscapes of Utah as a stand-in for the fictional town of Garland in Alaska.
Most of the key scenes in A Cozy Christmas Inn were shot in Huntsville, a small city located in Weber County. The bed-and-breakfast featured in the movie is, in truth, Compass Rose Lodge. Using the Lodge and its surroundings as a backdrop, most of the filming took place here. The Lodge is located at 198 South 7400 East in Huntsville.
Compass Rose Lodge contains fifteen king and queen bedrooms, which display a modern architectural style that is one-of-a-kind. In addition to the Huntsville Astronomic & Lunar Observatory, or HALO, the Lodge also has large hall rooms available for functions such as parties, weddings, and corporate events. The Lodge is also nearby several outdoor recreation activities, such as skiing, biking, hiking, paddle boarding, and golfing.
To take advantage of Utah’s gorgeous scenery, the production team and cast members also filmed in several locations near the set. Huntsville, founded in 1860, is a town located in Ogden Valley. The area’s blistering cold and continuous snowfall made it the perfect stand-in for Garland.
