We stayed 2 nights in August 2023. The Balsams has a row of motel rooms that you can see from the…read moreroad, and back further are cabins. We stayed in Cabin #6, it was nestled in a wooded area. This one has 2 bedrooms, a small and well stocked kitchen, a sitting area with a futon, dining table by a fireplace, and a small bathroom. They provide wood and kindling and have a firepit for each cabins use. I loved the rustic camp atmosphere, with the cut out wood entry to the bedrooms. This place is comfortable, and not flashy. The porch was relaxing to sit out on for morning coffee. Things to note: The toilet gurgles, it's a septic system. The shower is stall style, no tub. The bedroom dividing wall does not go to the ceiling so you could potentially hear what the other side says or does. There are a couple steps to get inside. The kitchen has way more supplies than expected. The beach walk takes maybe 5 minutes. There is a cute fairy garden by the beach. You do hear some road noise even though you are tucked away in the forest. I would love to come stay again. (Hoping to plan another trip for next year).

We reserved a cabin for a night for a family road trip vacation through the U.P. Thoroughly happy…read morewith what we got, which was a small, two bedroom cabin with a kitchen, a living room, a bathroom with a shower, a nice-sized dining room table and chairs, a front porch with two rocking chairs and a nice bonus deck off one of the bedrooms with a couple of chairs and a table that overlooked a river. The living room has a futon that folds out to a double, and the chair and ottoman fold out to a single--so this could possibly accommodate 7-8 people who really don't value their privacy at all. Firewood is provided. Bath towels are not. Bring soap, shampoo, toiletries. As noted, the TV's don't have cable and WIFI has not yet reached the cabins. There is a library of VCR tapes in the office to borrow, along with a collection of board games. We didn't use any of these--but we had perfect weather for our short stay. There's a private beach across the road and we took advantage of that. Each cabin has a fire ring with chairs, a grill, and a picnic table. After five nights in unfailingly terrible hotel beds, the beds here were a big win for me. I am nursing a nasty shoulder injury and have a hard time sleeping and limited positions, and slept exceptionally well here. Great pillows, comfortable mattresses, nice sheets and blankets. Daughter, who's a light sleeper, was very comfortable on the futon as well. We'd happily come back for a longer stay--it was basic but very comfortable and reasonably well appointed, not luxurious but everything we needed and a few things we wanted. Staff was friendly and helpful and cabin information binder gave us good suggestions of where to eat (which we should have followed.)

Awesome hotel!!! Clean rooms, friendly staff, convenient location!!!…read moreAcross from the ferry, breakfast included,heated pool and hot tub!!!! Comfortable bed, microwave and fridge in your rooom too. Would definitely recommend and stay again!!! Oh and they have a great view of the fireworks put on Saturday nights!!!

First... how old are these reviews???? I walked onto the property and immediately wanted to cancel…read moreand find another hotel! The magnetic door card reader is literally hanging off the wall inoperable... and it's the only way to get in... so anyone else can as well. The other two doors magnetic card readers entry pads also do not work!! The room size is acceptable...but just barely. Very small sink area, absolutely no place for daily toiletries, The dresser has the smallest drawers of any hotel we have ever stayed ( corporate people here, lots of travel). The TV also the smallest literally in years of hotel stays... a Phillips 32 inch... AND... absolutely zero premium channels... you can't even order a movie!?!? Yes... Mackinac Island is a tourist destination with lots to do and see... but the nights after walking all day, biking 8.2 miles, you want to get back to a decent room and watch something without commercial pharmaceuticals ads every five minutes... I called the chamber of commerce specifically to check which hotels accept a well trained dog companion... was told... " oh we here at the chamber always recommend St Ignace to our own family members. So... this is the ONLY reason for the "1" rating.... It's the ONLY positive. I will NEVER come back. I will never recommend this run down, old, dated, categorically inadequate hotel... even the manager is clueless on how to run it, says he's new management... Obviously there is a hotel service conglomerate or something that pushes the undesirables to the newbies to Mackinac Island like us... no doubt that the women at the chamber absolutely ruined our first trip with this false recommendation. REALLY FOLKS... HOW OLD ARE THESE 4 and 5 star reviews?!?!?!?! HOW OLD?!?!?!?

My son and I stayed here for 3 nights, 28-30 July 2023. I am a Disabled Veteran in a wheelchair. We…read morehad an ADA room, King bed with handicapped rails in bathroom and roll in shower. Also pedestal style sink in bathroom enabling wheelchair access. Movement within the room in my electric wheelchair was tight but doable with a little practice. There was a designated disabled parking spot directly outside of room. Had a microwave, coffee maker and mini-fridge (with freezer compartment) great for my insulin storage. This is a small older motel being renovated and upgraded. Has the feel of a "Mom and Pop" place of yesteryear. If you're looking for The Four Seasons, this ain't it You're in Da UP

We stayed at this hotel on a Thursday and Friday night for $400 total. It was not nearly as nice as…read morethe pictures on the internet. Our room didn't even have a place to hang clothes. I had to hang them on the shower bar. The air conditioner was so noisy we had to turn it off at night or to listen to the TV. The bathroom was dirty in the corners. The building was in a bit of disrepair. The bed was comfortable though which was a plus. The view was beautiful which was also a plus. The best part was the manager, Kara. She was wonderful and helpful. She did the best she could. She was even helping clean rooms. She explained that they were very short of help and that it was difficult to get people to work, like everywhere these days.

A Comfortable and Welcoming Stay Every Time!…read more The Colonial House Bed & Breakfast has become a favorite stop for my wife and me whenever we're passing through the area. Its central location makes it easy to walk to several great restaurants nearby, which is a big plus. Also the views of the lake are spectacular, on the night we were there we were able to view the fireworks from our porch. The hospitality here is always warm and genuine, and the rooms in the hotel section are consistently clean and comfortable. While we haven't stayed in the B&B portion yet, we've had a chance to see inside--and it's absolutely beautiful. Looking forward to another visit soon!

Always a lovely experience. We have stayed in the bed & breakfast as well as the motel. The beds…read moreare extremely comfortable with nice sheets and comforters. The breakfast that comes with the bed & breakfast stay is delicious. A very nice property. Great views from the balconies. Plenty of parking for guests. Downtown St. Ignace so it is within walking distance to several restaurants, shopping and ferries. I would highly recommend.

This is a basic, budget motel. They do not serve breakfast. There are also no swimming pool,…read morefitness center, or water dispenser in the building. Check in was quick though it was already 9:30pm when we did. They have ample parking space. The room was old but clean and decent. If you're just looking for a place to sleep at, this gets the job done.

We were very impressed. We received a friendly greeting from the staff when we entered. Our room…read morehad a king size bed and the room was very clean. It did have some basic things...coffee pot, ice bucket, refrigerator but no microwave. There is an inside pool but we did not use it.

We stayed here last week for 2 nights. Very clean, very quiet and Nicole and her husband Brian were…read moregreat. Very helpful with recommendations and all around nice people!! It was our first time to the area and it is very impressive and we will be back.

Yes! Five stars. The Moosewood Inn is amazing! We stayed in St. Ignace for the first time,…read moreinstead of Mackinac City, to take a ferry to Mackinac Island. Moosewood Inn is very clean, the decor made me fell like I was staying in Jackson Hole, Wyoming! Very cabin-like with updated wildlife art and bedding. The owner was outgoing and we felt that she really appreciated our business.

Absolutely loved our stay at Bear Cove Inn! The Eagle Room was clean, comfortable and so much fun!…read moreThe attention to detail is awesome. The owners are so friendly and knowledgeable of the area! Without hesitation, we would book again if in the area! Thanks so much Bear Cove Inn!

My daughter's words upon entering our room, "It's so janky, I love it." Pretty cheesy decor. Fake…read morephilodendron leaves on aspen branches, etc. It was mostly clean and neat. Nice little fridge and microwave. But, there was just a bunch of little things wrong, like non-functioning porch light bulbs in both ours and the neighbor's units, really really dusty potted "silk" plants, clean but old towels I would have replaced a long time ago, etc. Not worth $168 for one night (in my opinion). But, it's perfect for a young couple looking for a fun and quiet room. And the lady running the front desk was nice to talk with re reservation and our needs.

Traditional small older motel but an excellent base for all your Mackinaw activities. It was super…read moreclean despite its age. The bed covers and sheets were a bright white ( you can see if they are actually clean or not; if you stay at a place with a bright paisley cover, believe me you don't want to lie on it). The furnishings and fixtures were dated, but i was there to sleep, not tour the building with an art critic. The bathroom was spotless. It all reminded me of staying over at my grandmother's house - an outdated setting but spic and span (the toilet and tub were a cute blue). The office was closed when we arrived at 1 am, but the desk (owner?) called us when we were still on the road to check on us. When it was obvious we were going to be late but still wanted the room, they were very accommodating and we were able to roll right in. It's exactly what it looks like - the old motor hotel building developed when Americans discovered cars were for road trips. They were built with thin walls and small rooms with few amenities in those days, but you were just there to sleep. It was clean, pleasant, cheap and close to the ferry and park. The room had a flat screen TV, wifi, a microwave and a mini fridge. We'll be back next year.

The right price, friendly staff, a very clean room, comfortable bed, no extra frills. I'd stay…read morehere again. Nuff said!