Retro done right. The atmosphere here feels like a step back in time. It is all done tastefully…read morethough, not going too far. This is a classic motel with the doors to the rooms leading directly outside. The rooms are not large and are a little awkwardly shaped, making tv placement a little weird. However everything was very clean. The room I booked had 2 beds a small dinner table with 2 chairs. A refrigerator and coffee maker, along with a medium sized TV and 1 bedside table. The bathroom was also kinda small, but it did have a walk in shower with a shower head high enough for tall people. My only real issues was there is almost no storage. No dresser andbonly a small hanging rack. Also the lighting is a little dim. The plus are the beds are very comfy. It's Individually own, not a corporate monster. It's dog friendly. Plus the location is great. The service was super friendly. I've never checked in via text message before, but it worked. Overall my stay was wonderful! I give it a 5 star review. Would I return? Absolutely, and my doggie agrees. It hard to find a nice place to stay that's dog friendly and fairly priced.

As we turned off Munson Avenue into the Sierra Motel's parking lot, I couldn't help but imagine…read morecruising in a classic '59 Chevy Corvette or a '65 Ford Mustang Convertible! The Sierra Motel, which opened its doors in 1957, exudes a retro mid-century charm that grabbed us. Owners Barrett and Andrea, who originally hail from Napa Valley, have meticulously updated the motel. Our stay featured a luxurious king-size bed, high-quality furniture and fixtures that reflect the quintessential Mid-Century Modern style, and a well-appointed bathroom with stunning tile work. The era-appropriate paint schemes, both inside and out, added to the overall "cool" vibe of the place. Huge plus: dog-friendly with a reasonable $25 charge! We are eagerly looking forward to our next visit!

Let me tell you what was great first. Pool with hot tub and sauna all newer and nice. Very recently…read moredone and nice. The balcony view of lake with room was all updated and nice. Nothing 5 star but all very nice. Property had fire pits that were great for sun sets. Beaches were cool but I'd recommend driving to some other actual nice soft sand beaches. Convenient but not great. Location convenient to a lot of stuff. Miss a star for me with lack of food options on spot or bar and price a little high and hotel policies.

Tamarack Lodge is a very nice but subtly aging property on the water in Traverse City…read more We decided to shift away from the neighboring Days Inn for a nicer stay. The policy is rigid. Don't book until you know how long you want to stay. No refunds. We had a one bedroom condo on the main level. Comes with one dedicated parking spot and extra parking on the west side of the lot. The styling is craftsman and is holding up nicely despite the harsh winters and water. Rooms are nicely maintained but the furniture is showing some wear. It was clean and well organized and it felt safe. Access to the beach is easy and each unit has a patio. Views are stellar and it's well worth the price. They come by to clean rooms and tidy up every day. The kitchenette is helpful and the fireplace is also a fun compliment to the space. Staff at the front desk is not award winning for personality but they got us what we needed. Bar was never open and the sister property down the beach has a restaurant and rooftop bar should you need that. We would return.

Good little hotel on the beach. We got the beach view room at the last minute ( must have been a…read morecancellation) Room was small but with the beach right there who is going to be in their room? They have some tables and beach chairs available. Also provide wood for bonfires upon request. Very nice staff. Definitely will stay there again.

The beach is super nice!! The staff are also very nice when I asked for help they were very…read morehelpful. They also gave me a cookie!! 10/10 experience would definitely recommend

Gorgeous inn. Everything was besutiful, new, clean and…read morecharming! Loved the location and the beach view was amazing.

The views from the rooftop bar, Blush, are spectacular! Even on a dreary day, we loved sitting up…read morethere and taking in the water views! We ordered drinks-- I'm not sure what was happening the day we visited, but my husband's drink was missing the bourbon. It was a sweet, syrupy mess. That was sent back. I ordered a mojito with rum versus the odd mojito on the menu. I'm not sure what was wrong with it because it was so off, I couldn't pinpoint one thing. The music piped in was muzack. For goodness, sake, muzack is not appropriate for this setting. Ever. Both of our drinks were an epic fail. If we go back (we're local), we would stick to wine or beer. I don't know if they have a kid making drinks or they are just badly trained in making cocktails, but they are a total miss! We had the sweetest server.

This is the best getaway. We stayed in the beginning of August 2017 (late post). So peaceful and…read moreserene. Mary and her husband were awesome!!! Everyday we had freshly baked treats that tasted amazing. The room was clean and and safe for our four year-old to play with his trains. It was conveniently located by a small park to swim and a winery. Very scenic, the water that surrounded the lodge was beautiful. We even made a book about our trip. Thank you for hosting us. Would definitely come back!

We love this place! It's not only an incredible value in what tends to be a rather spendy part of…read morethe state -- the lodging is impeccably clean and comfortable and cozy. It's also located in a scenic spot -- beautiful Omena Bay is right down the hill. The lodge itself is comprised of several historic buildings. When we stay here we prefer a room in the Wheeler House, the main house that's also the inkeepers' residence; the second floor is home to four very nicely appointed guest rooms, each with a private bath. The dining room and sitting rooms are on the first floor; guests can enjoy a crackling wood fire in the fireplace, play the piano or just sit and read in the front rooms. Another house on property also has guest rooms, we believe, while a third house is divided into suites. There's also a game/activity building with its own fireplace and kitchenette. The hosts are friendly and helpful, and are excellent cooks -- we love the breakfasts! They're also very knowledgeable about the area, and about the history of their establishment. We really enjoy them. Omena, between Suttons Bay and Northport, is in the northern section of the Leelanau Peninsula but still makes a good, convenient base camp for exploring the rest of the area. We would definitely recommend Sunset Lodge for couples as well as for groups. After driving down "motel row" in nearby Traverse City, we were even more convinced that mom-and-pop lodging is the way to go up here, and that we have found a real travelers' gem in Sunset Lodge.

Lovely Inn. The location is amazing with a short walk to downtown Northport and the marina! Highly…read morerecommend both the inn and Leelanau peninsula for vacationers.

Bridgewalk Bed & Breakfast is in a great location as it is near Charlavoix, Belleaire and Torch…read moreLake. The B &B is decorating nicely to be authentic to the time period in which it was built, but yet has a relaxing feel and modern conveniences. Our stay included a wonderful breakfast each morning, which was prepared by the owners, Janet & Tom. We appreciated their cheerfulness, friendliness and help with ideas of places to visit. . We enjoyed several conversations with them and the other guest. Their hospitality made out stay delightful.

We loved our stay! The staff is so kind and it is so dog friendly which we needed for the weekend…read more The location was perfect for the surrounding lakes and stuff to do in the cute little town. We will definitely be back. The rooms are so bright, spacious, practical and we loved the design and decor.

The selfish me does not want to tell you about Applesauce in until I've booked my 2020 holiday…read morevisit (we plan this to be a holiday family tradition after our visit this year)...I am a Hallmark Christmas Movie addict and the Applesauce Inn is the perfect place to LIVE this Christmas fantasy. From the outdoor holiday lights and wraparound porch holiday deco, the tasteful but abundant holiday decor the minute you walk in the door to Christmas tree, holiday decor and fireplace in the bedroom you will LOVE every moment! Jamie was a wonderful host and cook.

If you're curious about staying... my advice is BOOK IT! I cannot say enough about how amazing this…read moreplace is. My mother in law and I stayed for a couple of days for a girls trip. We stayed in the Senora room. The room was just lovely. The bed was soft and cozy, the attached bathroom is spacious and full of all the personal touches to make your visit feel special. Jamie is the perfect host! Welcoming, around if you need her but not hovering. The breakfast is TO DIE FOR!!! And I am not a breakfast person. We booked the high tea add on package and oh boy what a treat that was!!! We planned to stay at the Inn and just relax. Read a book on the gorgeous covered wrap around porch, just talk and have a good visit, or we brought a puzzle to do. We ended up decided to do a puzzle and Jamie had no problem with letting us take over half the dining room table to do it. We had such a wonderful time working on the puzzle with music playing in the background and all the selection of options to tea, coffee, cocoa, or water made it perfect. We finished our 1,000 piece puzzle in one day! We hit it off with Jamie and felt like we were staying with an old friend. We enjoyed our stay so much we decided that we are going to make it an annual trip! I could go on and on with all the details that made us feel special but instead I am just going to say.. book the room and make the trip; you won't be disappointed.