We recently stayed at the B&B. It was our first time ever staying at one. Bill and Andy are such…read moresweet people! They welcomed us and sent us off on our way in a manner that we felt like friends! They were also very helpful in telling us about the island and getting us in contact with someone we could rent a car from. Their place is awesome and very much a farm! The home is very comfortable, cozy and rustic like a cabin. It was nice to have our own bath and bedroom and perfect for 2 couples. The breakfast was fabulous and like the previous reviewer said they had made some cookies and told us to make ourselves at home! It was certainly a delight to stay here and we would highly recommend that anyone staying on the Island considers staying here! Thanks Bill and Andy for giving us such an awesome first time experience!

From the owner: We have a very unique location/setting, since will are on an island 30 miles from the mainland in…read moreLake Michigan. A very quiet atmosphere on a small hobby farm, you will not find another Bed and Breakfast like ours.

Amazing log cabin. Starts with tour of island. Rooms with private bath. Excellent hosts and great…read morefood. Hummingbirds and deer abound!

Tom and Caroll have created a beautiful farm B & B. Tranquil, serene and bucolic are words that…read moreonly begin to describe this charming gem. BTW, Tom and Caroll are amazing hosts and amazing people. We love Zeke, the B & B resident doggie!

I can not express enough how great our stay here was. My wife and I stay at a lot of B&B's, (well…read moreover 40) and this is by far our favorite! The energy of this home is incredibly peaceful. Many Inn keepers make you feel at home, but Tom and Carol make you truly feel like family. As I said before my wife and I stay at a lot of B&B's. We never stay in the same place more than once. We love to experience a new place each time. But this is our third stay here on our 10 day vacation in the UP. We kept coming back because we seriously missed this place, Tom, Carol, and of course Zeke their super well behaved and friendly dog. There is so much more here than just their beautiful home, the calming awe of their land, their incredibly friendly sheep, the acres and acres of trails they have on their land, the nice added touch of the sauna on the back porch, the wide open sky perfect for star gazing you usually get from the UP combine with being on a large acred farm, and of course Zeke! Carol and Tom are the heart and soul of this place. They are what make this house, a home. I could go on and on about how much we valued our stay. But like I said, I can not express enough how great this place is. To give you an idea of how much we love this place, my wife and I drove from Eagle Harbor to stay here one more night. Staying here will be one of the best memories of your trip.

Enjoyed Helmer House breakfast BLT on homemade sourdough bread! Fried egg w perfectly crisp bacon…read more(didn't have to ask!) w tomato and lettuce and a side of home fries. Grabbed a loaf of remaining wheat bread. Sadly, I arrived about 11a, too late to snag a sourdough. I've been home a few days and enjoying the wheat bread!!

Love that this is a farm to table restaurant! Unique English muffin bread. The bacon was very good…read moreand was cooked perfectly. Lots of bakery options. I got a bag of Triple Chip Cookies to go! Charming historic home with a nice view of the pond and great service. If you have time, take a stroll down their wood chip path to see Manistique Lake.

I ADORED this place!!! It was legitimately one of my favorite parts of our trip. Everyone working…read morethere was so sweet & all the dogs there made it so homey. I loved the vibe of the lobby to have breakfast and a cup of coffee to get the day started; it was so cozy and perfect. I have been mentioning this place to everyone while talking about our trip and I would love to come back someday!!!

Pretty cool place overall! Always a very clean, happy, comfortable environment. The innkeepers and…read morethe front desk are the nicest people. Breakfast is always a fun experience, although it gets pretty annoying having the SAME breakfast every morning. I feel like no one knows how to cook here. It doesn't even taste that great, you get like baked eggs EVERY morning which aren't that good with either muffins or cookies. Never changes. I mean if that's all your going to cook then it should at least taste good. No toppings for bagels either. I'm tempted to just never eat breakfast here and go spend my money on a restaurant. I mean I did pay for a bed and BREAKFAST. It's really making me consider other hotels on the island. I'd like to see more options and recipes.

Our stay was so nice and peaceful! The room did not disappoint, it was charming, well appointed and…read moreimmaculate. The fresh baked chocolate chip cookies and pitcher of ice water on the coffee table was a lovely, and delicious, touch. The bed was soft and fluffy with plenty of extra pillows available. A good nights sleep in that bed is pretty much guaranteed. The first morning, the 3 course breakfast consisted of coffee or tea, orange juice, fresh cut fruit, cranberry orange bran muffin (don't let that bran fool you, this was so moist and delicious you would never guess there was bran in it) and blueberry French toast. The next morning breakfast was coffee or tea, orange juice, a fruit and yogurt parfait, a croissant that can't be topped by the best in France, and your choice of egg bites with sausage patties, a savory egg tart with sausage patties, or a Belgian waffle with sausage patties. I chose the waffle and it was perfection! My husband had the egg bites which he loved, since he's a vegetarian I took his sausage. Sitting outside on the porch was beautiful both mornings. The property is lovely and outdoor activities are available. Marci and Phillip were the epitome of gracious hosts. I highly recommend this B & B to anyone traveling in northern MI. It's a quick drive to Charlevoix, Bellaire and Mackinac is less than 2 hours. Thank you Marci and Phil for a memorable stay, we will be back!

For both of us, this was our first bed & breakfast stay and we had no idea what to expect. We had…read moreseen the King of Queens episode of when they stayed in a bed & breakfast and it made us a bit hesitant on selecting to stay in one! Boy were we wrong though. This place was fantastic to stay in. I was unsure what room to book and where any of them were located, so I chose the Cedar Room. Pulling up to this place, you can already tell that it's going to have that "homey" like setup to it. We checked in a little bit later than expected (you have a 3pm to 6pm window). We walked in through the guest entrance and were greeted and toured around the common area. You get complimentary coffee, pop, cookies and other snacks in the common room kitchen area. The Cedar Room, where we were staying, was right next to the entrance where guests were coming and going every so often. I wasn't aware of that and might not select that room in the future because of the feeling that everyone can hear you that are nearby. Sleeping through the night was a little bit tough too in this room depending on the type of people above you. When people walk above you or use their bathroom, you can clearly hear it. The bed was so comfy though and the privacy shades made it so dark in the room, that we were able to fall back asleep pretty quickly. The breakfast part of this adventure, was absolutely amazing. Phil and Marci really know how to cook and prepare a mean breakfast! The two mornings that we were able to have breakfast, we had some great spreads! Day 1: -Mini blueberry, strawberry, granola, vanilla yogurt parfait -Quiche (egg, green pepper, onion, potato) -Bacon -Very soft bread with herb butter -Orange Juice Day 2: -Watermelon and kiwi fruit cup -Croissant with cherry jam -Quiche (egg, spinach) -Scalloped potatoes -Cherries -Sausage -Orange Juice Talk about a great way to start your day huh? They also had a great brew of coffee going and other k-cups available. It was hard to check out, that was for sure. It was a nice home away from home. Thank you Phil, Marci and team for the hospitality and comfort for a great weekend where we celebrated a friend's wedding!

We had an wonderful time at this resort during our 2 night stay at this place on May-2017. Tammy is…read morea very nice person and cooperated a lot through out by answering all the questions and booking process .Also they promptly extended our check out timing which was indeed a boon for us. The location is very beautiful and cottage has all the basic amenities it should have for a perfect vacation. On top of that the property is very neat and clean and well maintained. We would recommend this and would be more than happy to come back again. --Deepayan

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Without a doubt the best place to stay while in Mackinaw City if you are looking for a quiet, clean…read moreB&B with a great breakfast. It's worth it to pay a little more for the beautiful rooms which are very comfortable. Great for couples! Probably not for those bringing kids. It's more a romantic retreat from the world. The owner is wonderful and accommodating. We will be making the Deer Head Inn a regular getaway!

We chose to stay at the Deer Head Inn because it was close to the area attractions and semi-…read moreaffordable. We stayed in the Hiawatha room. We were very pleased with the cleanliness of the room and how spacious it was. The food was yummy and the owners were very personable and caring. This is definitely one of we'll come back to!

This Inn is historical, appropriately appointed, comfortable, scenic and cozy, complete with wood…read moreburning fire to welcome you in the lobby. Although I had not visited when the previous owners ran it, the current owner clearly cares about the Inn and the experience it provides for its visitors. The historic nature of the building includes what you might expect: beautiful solid wood finishes, slightly creaky floors, enormous original windows, nooks and niches. It's clean and there are decisive design updates (period-correct wallpapers, lace curtains). The restaurant was great and a step up from the also delicious but more classic corner dining experiences in the area. We plan to return and look forward to the Inn's continual evolution and warm hospitality as we explore Michigan's incredible Upper Peninsula.

Staying a town over in Newberry and we were looking for a place to eat dinner when we got into…read moretown. Not wanting the typical bar food or pizza, I started looking around for somewhere local with good fish. I found Chamberlin's and called to make a reservation based off recommendations. I would call ahead and make reservations because they do get very busy and the restaurant isn't very big. Also, you cannot book a table/walk-in after 8:30 because they close at 10. Walking up, the house is beautiful and has a front wrap around porch facing Lake Manistique. Porch dining is available in warmer months, or you can wait outside when it's busy and enjoy the porch swing with beautiful views. You can also stay at the Inn, which I will look into next trip! First night we came, I ordered the Cajun Whitefish. Very delicious! I also tried the stuffed whitefish my friend ordered and I liked it more. I also tried the French onion soup, and we got the Brie appetizer. Second night we came back, I tried the Michigan Cherry Pork chops and my friend tried the Coconut Jumbo Shrimp. We started off with the garlic cheese bread topped with fresh made bruschetta. I also ordered the clam chowder as the soup dujour. Everything was fantastic! The pace of meal was great, views are beautiful and the staff and owners are all friendly. We enjoyed our trip up the UP and will definitely be back on our next visit.