This was such a unique getaway experience! We stayed in the Imperial car which still has most of…read moreits original wood, original benches and ladies restroom! It was so fun to be part of some history and a clear labor of love on the owners' part. We got to read about how Whistle Stop came to be and it was truly very special to be a part of. The details were impeccable, from the wallpaper and sconces to the antique decor. We loved the two person jacuzzi tub, it let us relax and stay warm on a very chilly night! I especially love that breakfast was delivered and we got to eat it on the original benches in the train car. This was a truly spectacular experience. I highly recommend it! The only piece of feedback I have is that the website should make it much more clear that the train whistles can be heard at all hours of the night. We're pretty deep sleepers and only woke up once, but they are LOUD and honestly, if you're a light sleeper, this is not the place for you. That being said, I looked into reviews ahead of time and knew to prepare for this, but the owners should do this as well.

We stayed in the Imperial Car. This was just a wonderful experience. It is a beautifully restored…read moretrain car. Very spacious and comfortable. I personally loved the proximity to an active train line and could hear the whistle blowing as the trains would pass from time to time. I intend to stay in some of the other cars in the future. Our stay was completed with a wonderful breakfast.

The owners of Lake Le Homme Dieu B&B have no decent courtesy or respect for their neighbors. During…read morea storm in June 2013 their dock, which is not fully secured down, was blown off its frame and continued down shore. The dock was made up of large, maybe 4x4 ft. pieces reminiscent of pallets. These pieces, after being blown down shore, came to smash upon my father's small fishing boat which was tied to our dock. Our boat had been weathering the storm just fine, as we all were watching it from the window with flashlights, until the dock pieces began to hit it. The dock pieces caused severe damage to my father's boat, as well as tipping it starboard until it started taking in water. It sank. We spent a full day bailing and trying to recover his fishing equipment. We even spent part of that day helping the owners of the B&B recover their dock pieces. In the end, they offered no apology, no help - not even a bilge pump - to my father in return. I even wrote them a letter explaining how their dock ruined our boat, as well as our vacation, and they never responded. For shame. Don't support their business. Also, they have something against dogs.

From the owner: Our welcoming, friendly staff are here to ensure your stay is the relaxing getaway you deserve. Our…read more4 beautifully decorated rooms offer breathtaking views with outstanding service.

I stopped for supper at the palmer house last saturday for the first time in months, had the ribeye…read moreit was absolutely amazing. the service was amazing, the atmosphere feels so nice now that there are new owners! Will miss Kelley! But happy to hear joy is no longer there, she's the reason I stopped coming.

I've been to the Palmer House a few times before, but I went again this past October. I took a…read morespirit hunting tour of the basement again, but this time, the tour guide was terrible! They were 40 minutes late even starting - getting people signed in, which they really need to consider doing in the 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled time since everyone was there waiting... Then she sat on the bar with her Halloween leggings (it was gross) and pretty much said nothing important or useful for another 30 minutes. When we FINALLY got in the basement, she didn't even have batteries in the equipment, which she blamed on her grandson... It's not his job to check equipment before a tour people are paying $50 a pop for! The tour was also WAY too big (about 30 people with one guide). She sat on one side of the room and talked fairly quietly so our side of the room couldn't hear her the whole time. Twice people asked her to speak up, but she basically ignored them. One man was left alone in a room for so long, that he got angry and asked to be let upstairs because "he could sit alone in the dark in his friends' basement for as long as he wanted for free." Then, after he left, she made fun of him and called him "Mr. Grumpy" like 3 times. It was the most unprofessional situation of any of my trips there. I agreed with him too - the guide was not even trying to engage with spirits. She asked them maybe 7 questions and was quite (or whispering with the few people around her - which none of us could hear). There was no real effort on her part. This woman, who dressed like a slob even, should not be part of this tour. She was even a rude bartender. She should not be working here - the spirits even hid from her! For what my friends and I paid, it needed to be run way more professional. (Other times there was equipment for us to play with, there were guides that had the correct attitude, they didn't leave people in dark rooms on their own without flashlights to get out for so long, they interacted with the people and the spirits, they actually liked people, knew what they were doing and talking about, and wanted to be there!) Again, prior tours were so much better than this recent one last month, so my review is about this employee, not the hotel itself; but she really did ruin the experience for many of us - who I chatted with afterwards. I don't know her name, but hopefully Kelly can figure this one out. She, with her negative attitude, needs to go! I've taken a few weeks to reconsider even posting this, and, well, I'm still angry, so here it is... The rest of the staff were pleasant and accommodating, like usual.

Friendly staff, well located hotel!!close to many great eating places. Also close to hospital when…read moreyou have family there so you can visit.

The manager makes up for any bad experience I had and she is completely professional. I will stay…read morethere again!

This is a wonderful bed and breakfast, just a little off the beaten path, and the perfect place for…read moresome rest and relaxation. The host couple is wonderfully hospitable, welcoming, and charming. The house is a beautiful and spotlessly clean farmhouse with everything you could need. There are three guest rooms in the main house and one other couple was staying there when we were. We didn't hear a peep from them other than on the stairs, so there was very nice privacy. The Haven Room has one of the best showers I've had in a long time! Most importantly, the breakfast was over-the-top wonderful. Great conversation and delicious food, graciously accommodating one vegetarian and three meat-eaters! The hosts also gave great recommendations for hanging out in nearby towns, and the drive to several nice restaurants was pleasant and only 10 min away or so. We certainly hope to come back and heartily recommend this B and B!

We had a mother daughter weekend at the bed and breakfast and I would have not asked for anything…read morebetter. The accommodations were outstanding. The Owner's hospitality was amazing from a warm welcome to the comfortable atmosphere. The breakfast was the best I have had at a B&B. We defenitly will go back.

My in-laws came to Ortonville for a weekend to visit us. They love staying at small, local lodging…read moreand Shorewood Castle Suites did not disappoint! The suite was very reasonably priced for a space that had two sleeping areas and a full kitchen. The view of the lake from the porch was breath-taking! There is a private entrance and the owner let us know before booking that she doesn't serve breakfast. This wasn't a problem at all because of the full kitchen and numerous diners nearby. We enjoyed our stay there so much, I would enthusiastically recommend them to a friend!