Classic Designs BY Doreen Thomas, instantly became my favorite place to order floral arrangements…read more Doreen not only created the bouquet from her personal garden and delivered the flowers to my MIL, she also discussed how to care for the beautiful bouquet.

I hope no one else has to go through what I did on my wedding day because of Doreen Thomas. I had…read morefive bridesmaids and only four bouquets despite specific written instructions to her for five (she told me it was my fault and I never told her - I showed her the email that she replied to in which I advised her there were five girls). She charged my two bridesmaids who helped put together the bouquet less than an hour before my ceremony on the spot in cash for the bouquet she forgot to do. I specifically said NO carnations in any of my arrangements and every single centerpiece had many. The vases I picked out were not at the reception and she said they had been broken and she didn't tell me because there was nothing she could do about it. That resulted in many of my flowers looking like they were being drowned and cheap. Doreen charges a premium in Alpena for her services and I trusted her because of her blindly. I paid her 90% of my bill (which was large!) up front a month before my wedding and on the day of my wedding as soon as I arrived at the church she was standing there waiting to collect the other 10% in cash. I paid again, even though I expressed concern about how the reception area looked. I have tried to speak with her reasonably and she refuses to talk to me or my mom in order to sort things out because she claims her "lawyer advised her not to." I haven't seen one dime back for all of the things that she did not do that she said she would and the things she did just horrifically. I cannot express the extra stress this caused throughout my wedding day and I hope that no one else has to go through that. These are just a FEW of the things that went wrong with Doreen. Please find someone else to help you on your special day...no one deserves to have it ruined. Also, if you notice, she won't even let anyone comment or post on her Facebook page - I doubt I'm the only unhappy client out there.

The Smoking Trolls catered our Dads 90th birthday party! They did such an amazing job!!! Everyone…read moreraved about the food but especially the brisket! Thank you for making this day so special!

Cozy cabins, lake access for swimming (no lifeguard) and boats, and good food…read more They have the American Plan, which is a meals-included program like they have in Europe. Breakfast and dinner are included in the price of the cabin. There's a weekly menu and everyone eats the same good food. Wednesday was prime rib, so they don't go cheap. Salad bar, fresh baked bread and coffee, tea or soft drinks are included. Tipping optional, on the table or at the end of your stay. It's the kind of place good kids work for the summer, waiting tables and cleaning. Family owned and operated. A nice, friendly place that i will go back to. Cash or check only, no credit cards.

One of the most quintessential "up north" experiences you can have. Owners and staff go above and…read morebeyond to make you happy. Food and atmosphere don't get any better. Beautiful location and great service too.

Designers choice fresh flower arrangements are the best way to go! You can always customize the…read morecolors and flowers in the arrangement. Perfect!

The bouquet that was delivered to my mother for her birthday is beautiful! I'm so impressed with…read morethe polite and prompt service too. My order was placed online the night before so I called the following morning to confirm it all went through correctly. The associate who I spoke with was so nice and assured me it would get to her by that evening between 5 and 7. My mother reached out to thank us for her flowers at 1:45, well before the estimated delivery time, mentioning how beautiful the arrangement is and the delivery man was very courteous despite the frigid temperatures outside (polar vortex). Thank you so much to this business for making our day all the better.

Just visited their recently. Was great as the owners are very helpful and friendly. It is rustic…read morebut we had a modern kitchenette microwave and a brand new grill. They have fire wood on site fill up a wheel barrel for 10$ was very affordable. I will definitely go their again. If your looking for a 1940s type of feel in 2026 you will not be disappointed. It is also dog friendly, my French bull dog cant wait to go back on the boat. Its very affordable compared to normal hotels and the atmosphere has to be seen to be appreciated. The fishing I just dont have enough room to say how great it is.

I have been coming here for over 50 years and choose it for its rusticness , but Jim and Sheri are…read morerock stars, not satisfied with the statice quo, they have continually worked their butts of to make it better not changing its character but upgrading the experience. Highly recommended!

This was a good find! Only $45/night for one person, even AAA approved! All ground floor rooms…read moreyou can park in front of, cable TV, internet, coffeepot in room, lots of parking, convenient location, easy to find with their bright yellow sign. I didn't interact with the owners much but they were very nice. The room had a frig, phone, clock radio, several outlets available. The bathroom looks brand new. This is a 60's motel that has been owned by two families, over 20 years each. ( http://www.ddimotel.com/history.html) There is an ice machine and pop machine. No pets allowed. I got great cell phone/internet-on-my-phone reception in an area of the state that has been "spotty". The room was small but immaculate with zero smoke smell lingering. It looks freshly repainted. There was a nice mattress that was very comfortable. I was able to plug my cell phone in right next to the bed so I could use it while it charged--yay! There were three different lamps for light, a nice bathtub and shower, a little shelf on the wall next to the bed to keep the TV remote, no nightstand. Shampoo, etc were available. My pictures are kind if yellow-y due to the artificial light but the room was very pretty. I highly, I mean HIGHLY,recommend to others! (102611) 10/28/16--Back again for a night and still very happy with the place, still highly recommended. Price has gone up about $5, par for the motels I've stayed in.

Very clean rooms and property! No frills, but does have nice flat screen tvs, mini fridges, and…read moremicrowaves on request. Beds are very comfortable, but pillows could be better as there is only 2 and they are small.. It's also conveniently located right off hwy 23 and only 1 mile from the center of downtown! There's also a convenient store directly across from the motel entrance on the same side of the highway that has a deli with a large menu and a BC Pizza! If you're looking for a quiet and comfy cheap place to stay, then this is definitely the place to go!!

Great service, great drinks, great food! Need I say more? Ok, I will. We came in 15 minutes before…read moreclose expecting a less than warm reception. Instead, Joel was warm and inviting. He recommended food and drinks that didn't disappoint. He was talkative and genuine. We had a fantastic meal with great chat. He made us some of his "special" drinks and they were a hit. Tell him what you like and let him be creative. You won't be disappointed.

Very nice little motel, rented on the off season, but very worth what my husband and I paid. The…read moreowner was very friendly on chatting with us about what there is to do locally in the winter, and all about what there is to do in the summer (since we're moving here). It's under new management, needs a few repairs, but very, very nice. I would come back here again, or recommend it to anyone who wants a cheap motel stay that isn't too shabby.

We stayed in the condo unit on the end, right on the water. BIGGEST WASTE OF $1300 EVER…read more Customer service is non-existent; management is disorganized and has poor communication. Wifi goes out every ten to fifteen minutes, Management told us to call Internet Service Provider rather than him fixing the problem. Ice cold basement and 80 degree upstairs; Management dismissed this concern. Massive spider problem. I understand that spiders are worse right next to the water but this was an unacceptable level. Management told my Mother In Law to "stop being squeamish". We spent the money ($10 ish?) and time (about an hour) to spray the windows and perimeter of the Condo ourselves and the problem went away. This easily could have, and should have been done by management. Too many other minor problems to name... broken faucets, windows and doors that won't lock, a stove that takes over half an hour to boil water... management blew us off every step of the way. We will not be back, ever. These concerns were brought up AGAIN upon checkout, the deposit was not returned and we were basically told to go screw ourselves.