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Towering sand dunes and pristine beaches along Lake Michigan's shore beckon adventure seekers to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Charming lakeside towns like Traverse City and Petoskey offer local wineries, cherry orchards, and cozy inns perfect for a relaxing getaway.
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Comfort Inn & Suites Gaylord
Comfort Inn & Suites GaylordGaylord
10/10 Excellent
Feels like new, very clean hotel. Several options of hot breakfast food. Have comlemenrary tea/coffee/hot chocolate available 24/7.
Feels like new, very clean hotel. Several options of hot breakfast food. Have comlemenrary tea/coffee/hot chocolate available 24/7.
Marianna
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gaylord
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott GaylordGaylord
10/10 Excellent
Friendly staff, clean rooms, free breakfast...! Will definitely be back for another stay.
Friendly staff, clean rooms, free breakfast...! Will definitely be back for another stay.
Anne
Bayshore Resort
Bayshore ResortOak Park
10/10 Excellent
Loved location and service and jacuzzi!!
Loved location and service and jacuzzi!!
TODD
Cambria Hotel Traverse City
Cambria Hotel Traverse CityIndian Woods
10/10 Excellent
The staff was very friendly and it was close to where we needed to go.
The staff was very friendly and it was close to where we needed to go.
Michael
Best Western of Harbor Springs
Best Western of Harbor SpringsHarbor Springs
10/10 Excellent
The Best Western of Harbor Springs is AMAZING! The staff is friendly and will ensure you have everything you need for your stay and to make you comfortable. The hotel itself is SUPER clean, has awesome amenities such as a microwave, mini-fridge, pool, hot-tub and nice play set for kids. The breakfast is hearty with LOTS of choices to get you going for your fun filled day in northern Michigan. The hotel is located just minutes away from downtown Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Excellent place. ...
The Best Western of Harbor Springs is AMAZING! The staff is friendly and will ensure you have everything you need for your stay and to make you comfortable. The hotel itself is SUPER clean, has awesome amenities such as a microwave, mini-fridge, pool, hot-tub and nice play set for kids. The breakfast is hearty with LOTS of choices to get you going for your fun filled day in northern Michigan. The hotel is located just minutes away from downtown Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Excellent place. ...
Jennifer
Hotel Perry
Hotel PerryPetoskey Downtown
10/10 Excellent
This place was amazing! The attention to detail at this place is immaculate! The hotel keeps it’s history and charm with the old feel, but is a modern hotel with everything you would need. We had an issue with our room that they were unable to fix at the time, so they gave us a new, nicer room without hesitation. The breakfast ambiance was relaxing and made you feel special. Coffee and water was refilled consistently. Food was great, views were great, outside patio was beautiful and peaceful....
This place was amazing! The attention to detail at this place is immaculate! The hotel keeps it’s history and charm with the old feel, but is a modern hotel with everything you would need. We had an issue with our room that they were unable to fix at the time, so they gave us a new, nicer room without hesitation. The breakfast ambiance was relaxing and made you feel special. Coffee and water was refilled consistently. Food was great, views were great, outside patio was beautiful and peaceful....
Kat
Tamarack Lodge of Traverse City
Tamarack Lodge of Traverse CityTraverse City
10/10 Excellent
Upon arriving we were pleasantly greeted by the frint desk staff with friendly faces. Bridge was the kindest and most welcoming front desk agent my wife and I have ever met. She asked us where we were coming from and how our journey was. We explained we came from Gaylord, MI which was/is nearly entirely out of any power. She expressed her heartfelt care and concern for all of us affected by this terrible ice storm. She explained where everything was, who to call/talk to if we needed anything and...
Upon arriving we were pleasantly greeted by the frint desk staff with friendly faces. Bridge was the kindest and most welcoming front desk agent my wife and I have ever met. She asked us where we were coming from and how our journey was. We explained we came from Gaylord, MI which was/is nearly entirely out of any power. She expressed her heartfelt care and concern for all of us affected by this terrible ice storm. She explained where everything was, who to call/talk to if we needed anything and...
Carl
Crooked River Lodge
Crooked River LodgeAlanson
10/10 Excellent
I wanted to introduce a guest of mine to Michigan. The Crooked River Lodge was the perfect place to do this.
Situated on the Crooked River, the Lodge had nearby trails, a great indoor pool and jacuzzi, as well as a roaring fire in the fireplace and an outdoor fire pit as well.
Very comfortable with nearby restaurants serving fresh perch and whitefish from Lake Michigan. I would definitely return for another visit.
Carrine Etheridge
Monroe MI
I wanted to introduce a guest of mine to Michigan. The Crooked River Lodge was the perfect place to do this.
Situated on the Crooked River, the Lodge had nearby trails, a great indoor pool and jacuzzi, as well as a roaring fire in the fireplace and an outdoor fire pit as well.
Very comfortable with nearby restaurants serving fresh perch and whitefish from Lake Michigan. I would definitely return for another visit.
Carrine Etheridge
Monroe MI
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Hampton Inn & Suites Manistee Waterfront
Hampton Inn & Suites Manistee WaterfrontManistee
10/10 Excellent
Great customer service. Everyone was very nice and helpful. It was our first time visiting the area and we loved every minute. Our room had a beautiful view of the lake. We will be booking a longer stay for next year! 😁
Great customer service. Everyone was very nice and helpful. It was our first time visiting the area and we loved every minute. Our room had a beautiful view of the lake. We will be booking a longer stay for next year! 😁
Tara
The Baywatch Resort
The Baywatch ResortTraverse City
10/10 Excellent
Nice place and friendly staff.
Nice place and friendly staff.
hung
Tru By Hilton Traverse City
Tru By Hilton Traverse CityTraverse City
10/10 Excellent
Weekend getaway with my wife
Weekend getaway with my wife
Elvis
Delamar Traverse City
Delamar Traverse CityTraverse City
10/10 Excellent
We stayed at the Delemar twice now and cant wait to go back during the warmer mo ths. This hotel has so many great options for swimming, relaxing and just overall a great atmosphere. Very fancy but also so kids/family friendly.
We stayed at the Delemar twice now and cant wait to go back during the warmer mo ths. This hotel has so many great options for swimming, relaxing and just overall a great atmosphere. Very fancy but also so kids/family friendly.
Ryan D
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Oscoda by IHG
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Oscoda by IHGOscoda
10/10 Excellent
This is the second time we have stayed here. Its a beautiful spot, great rooms, great staff, pool was so nice, food very good. Also very conveniently located. Highly recommend!
This is the second time we have stayed here. Its a beautiful spot, great rooms, great staff, pool was so nice, food very good. Also very conveniently located. Highly recommend!
Cynthia
Bay View Inn
Bay View InnBay View
10/10 Excellent
We have known about Stafford's Bay View Inn from our trips "up north" over the 30 years but never stayed there. That was our mistake before but never again.
The staff was friendly, charming and very accommodating. Our room was very spacious and comfortable. The view of the bay was delightful and allowed us to enjoy the sunset and sunrise. We enjoyed the hotel library and the comfy leather chairs to catch up on some reading. Not having TVs in the rooms actually turned out to be a wonderful...
We have known about Stafford's Bay View Inn from our trips "up north" over the 30 years but never stayed there. That was our mistake before but never again.
The staff was friendly, charming and very accommodating. Our room was very spacious and comfortable. The view of the bay was delightful and allowed us to enjoy the sunset and sunrise. We enjoyed the hotel library and the comfy leather chairs to catch up on some reading. Not having TVs in the rooms actually turned out to be a wonderful...
David
Leland Lodge
Leland LodgeLeland
10/10 Excellent
This was a bucket list stay. I have always wanted to stay at your hotel. I went to sumer camp when I was young in the area and always wanted to stay and play golf. The golf didn't work out maybe next time.
This was a bucket list stay. I have always wanted to stay at your hotel. I went to sumer camp when I was young in the area and always wanted to stay and play golf. The golf didn't work out maybe next time.
Karl
Harbor Lights Resort
Harbor Lights ResortFrankfort
10/10 Excellent
We stayed in a single room just behind the beach suites. The room was comfortable, clean and attractive with nice fluffy towels. It was convenient parking right at our door. The beach was wonderful with benches to sit on for a relaxing view of the beautiful harbor. You can walk to town or drive and visit the nice shops. In the area, there is a nice park across Betsie Lake with a great playscape for kids. Had a great time despite some bad weather visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. ...
We stayed in a single room just behind the beach suites. The room was comfortable, clean and attractive with nice fluffy towels. It was convenient parking right at our door. The beach was wonderful with benches to sit on for a relaxing view of the beautiful harbor. You can walk to town or drive and visit the nice shops. In the area, there is a nice park across Betsie Lake with a great playscape for kids. Had a great time despite some bad weather visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. ...
SALLY
The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake
The Sandbar Lodge at Torch LakeRapid City
10/10 Excellent
This is a unique and very nice property. They have a ton of extras on property. The rooms are nice but as a small suggestion, some type of counters pace or top in the bathroom would be helpful and there's room. Also a reconfiguring of the shower . It would be great for a large group traveling together with everything they have to offer. The location is also great.
This is a unique and very nice property. They have a ton of extras on property. The rooms are nice but as a small suggestion, some type of counters pace or top in the bathroom would be helpful and there's room. Also a reconfiguring of the shower . It would be great for a large group traveling together with everything they have to offer. The location is also great.
Deborah
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Grand Beach Resort HotelTraverse City
10/10 Excellent
Our family had a wonderful stay at the hotel. Its location right on the beach was convenient with a nice set up of chairs/umbrellas. The daily breakfast box was a good way to start the day. Rooms were clean. Pool was a bit on the small side and sometimes got crowded was the only negative
Our family had a wonderful stay at the hotel. Its location right on the beach was convenient with a nice set up of chairs/umbrellas. The daily breakfast box was a good way to start the day. Rooms were clean. Pool was a bit on the small side and sometimes got crowded was the only negative
Stephanie
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petoskey by IHGPetoskey
10/10 Excellent
The 2 rooms suite was large and comfortable. Fantastic views.
The 2 rooms suite was large and comfortable. Fantastic views.
Maxim
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