Great place to stay Renee & Rick are wonderful people! Create awesome memories. 15 minutes from the…read morebridge

We just completed our stay at Crooked Tree Cabins after a quick Memorial Day weekend. What a…read morespecial little secret in northern Michigan! We stayed in the Hemingway cabin and absolutely loved our experience! The cabins have a wonderful, early/mid 20th century rustic appeal and each one is a little different. All the cooking utensils we needed were there, including pots and pans, and the galley sized kitchen was perfect for two people and a dog. The cabin felt private and was truly a special place we can't wait to return to! Any negative reviews I'm reading are most likely picky people with unrealistic expectations about most experiences. These are fairly rustic cabins, with hot running water, heat, and cable TV. If you aren't satisfied with Crooked Tree, you likely expect way too much from this type of mom and pop lakeside resort. If you want a hotel, stay at a hotel, if you want a rustic "roughing it" experience without sleeping on the ground or in a camper, this is the place! Cable TV was nice, but we watched very little considering our beautiful view of Paradise Lake from our cabin. We definitely utilized the free row boat for fishing and the hearty supply of firewood in the evenings. Speaking of which, the night sky was absolutely incredible and perfect for star gazing. The host, Rene, was so incredibly sweet, helpful, and made us feel very welcome. She helped us with any questions we had, and was very responsive. The best part was that we were a short drive to Wilderness State Park or Mackinac City, or virtually anywhere else you'd want to go in that part of the state. We definitely plan on staying again and can't wait to get back!

We had a great weekend at Crooked River Lodge and it was so nice to be able to bring our dog with…read moreus! The hotel is so nice yet rustic inside, really a log cabin style feeling. When we arrived in the evening, the inside fireplace and outside fire pit were both burning. Sitting by the fire outside was so peaceful, keeping warm and looking at the stars while enjoying complimentary beverages- they always have tables in the lobby stocked with water, iced tea, coffee, and hot water for tea or cocoa. Our room was nice, nothing crazy luxurious but spacious and well appointed. The king bed was comfy and the shower pressure was better than at home! My dog loved the little patio space looking out onto the back lawn. I saw reviews talking up the breakfast- it was fine, good to great if you managed your expectations. There were 2 hot food options and the rest was a regular continental breakfast spread, albeit lots of options. Like one morning they had a French toast bake and scrambled eggs. But it's not a made to order diner or omlette bar or something. Still good and plenty filling for us so I'm not casting this as a negative at all. The grounds are nice as well but the nature trail was a bit muddy- but it was early May after some rain! We'd love to come back, as a weekend wasn't enough time to explore all the places nearby that we wanted. Also shout out to the staff who found my sleeping eye mask in the room after we checked out and called me to let me know (and offered to hold it or mail it!)

Nois, seems to be little sound insulation between rooms. Room above started pounding across floor…read moreabove at 5:30 AM, not our chosen time to wake. No longer serves a protein (no eggs or meat, no breakfast sandwich) with the so called hot breakfast so we should have paid the extra for a hotel that does and saved our thirty dollar a day breakfast cost. They do have kayaks for use but no canoes.

Very nice host. Clean and charming rooms. Continental breakfast was put together well.read more

I was very happy with our stay here. Our room was clean and comfy enough. Angela at the front desk…read morewas very kind and helpful. The breakfast was basic bagel, toast and waffle with toppings. It also had cereal milk, coffee and orange juice. Plenty for a good start to a day of shopping nearby. Such a wonderful area. I'll definitely book this place again.

Small motel but big in charm! Very clean room, friendly staff, and pretty close to downtown…read moreCheboygan.

This is a cute roadside motel just outside the little downtown Cheboygen…read more The rooms were very clean and charming. Linda was attentive and friendly.

Clean comfortable quiet room. Great location across from Lake Michigan shore parks. Walking…read moredistance to restaurants and shops. Will be back.

Very cute vintage motel! Not for you if you want something more up to date. The pool area is very…read morenice and clean. The bed was comfortable, but bring your own pillows. The pillows were very thin. Luckily we drove from Texas and brought our own pillows. Having chocolate kisses in the room was a nice touch. The shower set up was awkward. It was hard to adjust the temp and the water sprayed way back in the tub. No breakfast provided. Front desk staff was very friendly. You can buy your Mackinac Island Ferry tickets at the front desk and get $2 savings per ticket but you have to go out Mackinaw City. We went out St Ignace, which was less congested and closer to where we were staying the next night. Hubby thinks it's a three star review. I gave it four because I thought the pool and the view were really nice. There is a park across the street, great bridge views and some cute shops down the street. I nice place to walk along the lake shore.

Super clean, decent size rooms. Didn't hear any noise from other guests. Chairs outside each room &…read morepretty flowers in planters. Would definitely stay here again!

The Wayside Motel is a hidden gem in St. Ignace that we found through its excellent reviews on a…read moremultitude of websites including Yelp. This is an old time motor hotel (motel) located on the main drag, just up the hill from Shepler's Ferry. It transported me back to family vacations in the 1960s, before interstates and box hotels were pervasive. On first sight, one might understandably move on. Rust on the outside of the motel room doors might have suggested poor upkeep. But we already had reservations and the rust was a false flag. Check-in was quick. The owner called us as we approached the Mackinac bridge to confirm our arrival. As has been reported by others, staff was both friendly and helpful. We were offered discounted ferry tickets and an offer that we could leave our car at the hotel during our day visit to the island. This saved us parking fees. The Shepler's shuttle was called to collect us the next day and dropped us off when we returned. As many have written, this family operated motel is impeccably clean and well appointed inside. Internet was fast, heat in the evenings kept us comfortable. (Many hotels turn off heat until October). This motel has obviously gone through a recent renovation. Entering the room, the smell of freshly laid carpet was apparent. The two queen beds were comfortable and provided a good night sleep for our family of 3. Despite the location on a busy street, insulation and sound proofed windows muffled any noise from passing traffic. All important hot water had good pressure and volume in a very clean bathroom. (The only negative would be the towels which were rather thin). We normally stay in brand name box hotels when we are on the road because there is usually a free breakfast. Wayside offers coffee but no breakfast. But that was not a problem. A pancake house was a short walk down the street. All in all, we enjoyed our time at Wayside Motel. It was a good value. We will look to stay here again on our next visit to Mackinac Island.

The rooms are cozy with very comfortable new beds. The new owners are locals who are very…read morepersonable and will help with whatever you need. They give great suggestions of restaurant and things to do around town. The view of the bay from rooms can't be beat. You get to see both the sunrise and sunset from the porch. It is also very close to town. Within walking distance of the ferry to Mackinac Island and other attractions in town. There is a nice park across the street for kids to play at or to have a nice picnic. And you can't beat the price!

For the price you can't really complain ($54/night). It's definitely not a four-star joint. Works…read morejust fine as a place to sleep, though!

I've been staying at the Driftwood Motel for decades. I learned from my wife's dad how much cheaper…read moreit is to stay here than it is to stay on the island. I don't know what the prices were when he started coming here, but I was able to book 2 rooms for three nights for cheaper than it costs to stay on the island in one room for one night. Sorry about the flashback to math class, people, but this is an economics lesson where you'll want to pay attention. There is a log cabin kind of feel to the architecture. And, in another throwback to a bygone age, the doors use keys...actual, metal keys, not plastic cards. Outside the room, you'll find gas barbecue grills with tongs and other tools to enjoy your home away from home. While the room itself seems humble, it does contain most of the amenities you would expect. It's spacious. The beds are reasonably comfortable. There is a mini fridge, but unfortunately no microwave. And the restaurant is just a few steps away from your room, and it's excellent. One thing you would not expect, however, is a mind-boggling array of on-demand programming on your flat screen TV. Dozens of shows are available from maybe 30 different networks. And, it's no extra charge for any of it. Even if it weren't for all this, the location itself is perfect. Directly across the street are two Mackinac Island ferry terminals. I'm not exaggerating: they're literally across the street. That $27 you pay for a round-trip ticket is a heck of a lot cheaper than you would pay each day to stay on the island. Economics, people. So, go ahead and get a second mortgage to pay for a stay on the island. I will keep on coming here and enjoying all the great benefits, while also having money left over to actually pay for things to do on the island.

We stayed 3 nights in the Bayview Loft (the only second story room, two queen beds) and had a great…read morestay! I loved that we had our own little patio on the landing overlooking the water - a great spot to sit outside in the morning having coffee. We were greeted warmly when we arrived, super easy check in. The two beds are in the same room, with a door to close off the 'living room' which worked great for different needs of my husband and young adult kid. Nice table to play games on, the fridge was a good size, two tvs (one per room) and easy to walk to a ferry to the island! The attached restaurant had good food, too. Is it a high class place to stay? Nah, it's a motel! The price was great for us and met all our needs!