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South Arm Retreats

2.5 star property
Travelers gather around the firepit for warmth and stories of water adventures, while fishing opportunities await those seeking active pursuits

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South Arm Retreats sits close to the water, providing a memorable escape. Guests share stories by the firepit, enjoy fishing at nearby spots, and appreciate practical amenities like in-room WiFi and express check-out for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Exclusive Single Room, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Elite Double Room

  • Bay view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family House

  • Water view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive House, 2 Bedrooms

  • Water view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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Exclusive Townhome

  • Water view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in East Jordan, South Arm Retreats is near the beach. Boyne Mountain and Swan Valley Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Ready for a night out? Consider Castle Farms and Lavender Hill Farm. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Visit our East Jordan travel guide
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218 Elizabeth St, East Jordan, MI, 49727

What's nearby

  • A waterfront with multi-story houses and a dock.
    Lake Charlevoix
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • East Jordan Tourist Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Elm Pointe Historical Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jordan River Sedge Marsh Nature Preserve
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rogers Family Homestead Nature Preserve
    2 min drive - 1.8 km

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Jordan Inn
    2 min drive
  • The Nugget In Ellsworth
    11 min drive
  • South Arm Cafe
    2 min drive
  • The Front Porch
    11 min drive

About this property

South Arm Retreats

  • Property highlights
  • South Arm Retreats provides a firepit and more. Active travelers can enjoy fishing at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and water sports equipment
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at South Arm Retreats include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
    • Kitchens, refrigerators, and freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is South Arm Retreats pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at South Arm Retreats?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at South Arm Retreats?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Arm Retreats located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is steps from East Jordan Tourist Park and Lake Charlevoix. Slough Family Nature Preserve and Elm Pointe Historical Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

South Arm Retreats Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 174 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great layout - spacious living area and eating area! Had a luncheon for 30 people and had plenty of room. Great view of Lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review at the South Arm Retreats

We have stayed at South Arm Retreats 3 times in the past 4 years. We like that it is clean, comfortable and quite and the rates are good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just Fine

As described, simple, easy check in, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is compact and wi-fi was weak making it difficult to watch TV or use our devices. The bed is comfortable and the property is in a nice location across the road from Lake Charlevoix.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute Little Creek!

We took this trip in this area so we could travel north, south and east. Room was perfect for what we needed. A little difficult to get the room combo. You have to call a phone number to get the code. Other than that, pretty easy. Cute little creek the runs through the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay after training the local Fire Dept.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has a high rating for a reason. Very clean and comfortable would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice and quiet area off the beaten path.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good stay for us.

Great place for our two day getaway. Just ahead of the holiday crowds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, comfortable, and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area within walking distance, charming creek behind it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple place to stay when up teaching a class. A little bit pricey for time of year.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great layout.Spacious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have really spent the time on cleaning and making the property peaceful and relaxing. There’s a little beach area across the street where I sat and watched the lake and read a book and relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

EJ visit April 23

Our 2 day stay was excellent as always, the accommodations were first class, clean an upscale. The new shower unit was an additional plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice and Quiet!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean room. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a mom & Pop type of motel. I could not of been more happy. Check in to care of every need I had. Rooms were very clean and lady at the desk was so friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Could be a little cleaner mop boards were dirty and dusty but not exceptionally bad.In the long run it was a pretty decent place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

East Jordan visit Dec 30

We came up to visit family bringing son and granddaughter. We booked the family room that was absolutely perfect! As always very professional and clean as a whistle! The new mattress was awesome 👍 thank you and Happy New Year 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dekota

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was cute and somewhat clean. House needs detailed. The coffee pot was moldy had to buy our own and left for future guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute Motel in East Jordan

South Arms Retreats in E. Jordan is a cute place to stay. Across from the water, the 8 unit motel looks like it has been recently updated with more to come. The room we were in was small by most standards but had what we needed for our mid-week stay; queen bed, fridge, microwave, coffee, A/C, gas heater, fan, tiny bathroom with a decent shower and everything else you’ll need. Remote sign-in and electronic lock entry is convenient and the owners seem very responsive (mostly by text).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stay

Our stay was pleasant, but we had one major and one minor issue. The major issue was that the bunk bed bedding smelled like urine, so we were unable to use them and the minor issue was that there was no conditioner or body wash left in the bottles provided in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeanne

Liked: Staff & service
Room smelled musty and a tinge of cigarette smoke was in the air.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022