The first word that comes to my mind when I think of this place: "wow."…read more Stayed here totally spontaneously when I was visiting the area from out of town and my friend and I decided to stay one more night. We called and fortunately for us they were available and took us in within minutes of calling! Now I do not hunt so I used this place more as a bed and breakfast rather than for the hunting aspect. Upon driving up to the ranch, we were greeted with nothing but the utmost respect. All of the ranch hands and staff are truly kind gentlemen and welcomed us with hospitality. We went on a day where it had snowed something terrible the day before and our car could not make it up the driveway. They gave us a ride in one of their pickup trucks up to the lodge and while we settled in, they plowed for us and even drove our car up for us so we didn't have to go back in the cold! They let us have our pick of the rooms available and even carried all of our luggage to it! Breakfast was served the next morning at our desired time and the cook was very sweet and catered to everybody's individual preferences with professionalism. The lodge itself is absolutely stunning and very clean and also quite large! It had a grand living room, a bar room complete with fireplace and stocked wood, a sauna, a massage room, and an open kitchen with an extra large dining area that opened up to the back porch that had the most beautiful view of the land below! We had the whole place to ourselves. It was literally like having our own extra large "cabin in the woods" to ourselves the entire night! The lodge was extremely clean and decorated tastefully. I'm not at all into hunting or taxidermy but could still appreciate how beautiful the lodge was decorated and built otherwise. Modern with a cozy feel! Would definitely be back. Would make for one awesome getaway with a group of family or friends! A++ and definitely worth checking out if you love that feeling of being lost in nature. :) calm and beautiful. Thank you for the awesome stay, gentlemen!

We stayed 2 nights at this beautiful ranch. The hosts were so friendly and happy to answer our many…read morequestions about their deer herd. This place, if you choose to hunt here, will teach you how to clean, dress, and cook your venison! Even those who don't hunt will find a great place in the off season to hike the trails. The meals were delicious, every one of them! The room was comfortable and spacious, and there are only 6 of them, so you will never feel crowded with too many guests. 24 hour access to ice, fridge, and soft drinks is a nice touch! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to come again.

What a beautiful little B&B! The room is so cozy, the balcony is amazing and the breakfast is the…read morebest of all! Michelle and her girls made us a wonderful breakfast each morning. Don't plan on eating lunch in Pentwater though because you won't be able to fit it in! But do be sure to ask Brendan or Michelle for the best eateries around. We tried several of their recommendations and they were all fantastic.

I didn't actually stay here, but I did get to walk through this historic, romantic, and lavish get…read moreaway house, thanks to Amy, the owner. It was absolutely beautiful. Each room is decorated with it's own unique design and all rooms have their own bathroom, which is a nice amenity. They also have a lot of lounging rooms for hanging out, playing games, and chit chatting. I would love to come back and stay even just one night, so then I can complement them on the other things I have yet to try!

Quiet, scenic, private, relaxed, good value…read more This is a unique little B&B, only one unit is available. The Little House is divided into four rooms. When you enter you walk into the dining room. From the dining room, there is a door that can be closed/locked which goes into the living/tv room. From here there is a door leading to a fenced back yard area with a swimming pool. The next room is the bedroom and then the bathroom. In the morning the hosts deliver breakfast to the dining room area and since there is a door separating you from the dining area, you keep your privacy yet have hot breakfast delivered to your table. Breakfast is pretty amazing and plentiful and we received a full pot of hot coffee. The property is huge with lots of mowed trails to explore on a lightly sloping terrain. The place is clean, 'country', and very relaxing. We enjoyed our stay immensely and intend on coming back again.

Great BNB. Lots of state land to walk or ride on. Views of pastures with horses from the house…read more Ride their horses or bring your own.

This BNB is so cute! The owners are great people and very accommodating. My two sisters and I…read morestayed here 09/14/24. We had a wedding to attend so we were looking for a fun place to stay. This ranch did not disappoint. Each room is decorated so cute, the beds were very comfortable and having a private bathroom for each room was a defendant plus. The breakfast was homemade and very delicious! The owner made sure each room was clean and even asked us if the breakfast time was good for us. You won't get this kind of service at a hotel. The surrounding ranch was beautiful. Sitting on the large deck overlooking the horse ranch with coffee in hand was so calming. I wanted to stay longer. I would recommend staying here for as long as your vacation allows. You may even bring your horse or book to ride their horse. They have a large property with trails, along with state land behind them which also has many trails. I would recommend staying here, you won't want to leave.

i stayed here over the summer while i was attending the Midwest Dental Academy. Linda the owner was…read moreas hospitable and extremely accommodating during my 5 week stay. I would recommend this place to anyone who is on a budget but enjoys all the comforts of home at Pleasant Dreams. :)

I always stay here when I am in town, I feel right at home. Linda keeps it beautiful and clean, the…read moreprice is very fair and town is just great as well. Will visit again!

My wife and I had a lovely time celebrating our wedding anniversary. We stayed in Hayloft 2 which…read moreis in the Carriage House. The loft was beautiful and contemporary while still maintaining the genre of the era. The attentional to details by the innkeepers was phenomenal. The Cartier Mansion itself was exquisite, and the woodwork in the mansion was beautiful. Finally, the breakfast that we were served was simply divine, meeting the standards of this Foodie. Highly recommend this property for a B&B stay!

When planning our girls trip for our 50th "Friendaversary", we researched the best girls trip in…read morethe nation. I'm a Mitten girl and my BFF since 6th grade lives in Phoenix. We were shocked and delighted to discover that the best Historical Bed and Breakfast in the nation was right here in Michigan!! So we read up on the Cartier Mansion and decided to make that our place to celebrate. Let me tell you, the narrative on the Cartier Mansion website paled in comparison to the actual facility and experience. There is no possible way to describe in words how breathtaking the Mansion is in real life. Not only that, but the cuisine ( which we later learned was created and prepared by the head chiefs who spent 6 weeks in Europe learning the best international dishes to serve in order to start your day feeling pampered with amazing endorphins from the meal !!). Jenna and Chris ( the owners) greeted us personally and gave us a thorough tour with the historical perspective. Every amenity that we could've imagined was thoughtfully provided plus many that we couldn't even have thought we needed, but completely enjoyed. Not only was the facility something that FAR exceeded our expectations, the recommendations for meals, shopping and activities were spot on. If there was a way to rate Cartier Mansion and it's owners anything above the top level, I'd double it. Thank you Jenna and Chris for the best experience..... it was far above our dreams and expectations :) Wendy and Gail

Stop what you're doing and book a stay at the Dempsey Manor. It's an old Victorian home that has…read morepassed hands a few times, and currently is a bed-and-breakfast, one of the most charming and cute that I've ever seen. Stayed here for one night during a Northwest Michigan nature getaway. Jan and Jim are both super hip kind folks that gladly take care of your every need or want. Jan was very accommodating with my vegan lifestyle and made me a delicious breakfast. The rooms are all decorated different, with lots of original and traditional Victorian decor. Lots of opportunity to learn about the history of the home, the prior owners, and the town. Plenty of literature. The sunroom is fantastic! There's really so much to say, but I'll leave it at-trust this five star review and book your stay here, ASAP!

I didn't get to stay here yet because I did t make a reservation early enough, but I still got to…read morego in for a tour. For a fifteen dollar donation I got to enjoy two hours of Jim's hospitality, meeting the cats and the talkative parrot Josefina - Jose for short. The collections are really impressive, the architecture is both stunning and cozy. I wish I could hang out with Jim and Jan for the whole weekend just learning about them, the house and the collections. I learned a lot!

This property has three homes which can be rented at the same time for a large group, which is what…read morewe did. This review is specifically for the Lake House and the grounds in general. Pros- there was plenty of space for our group of 20+ people to spread out on the property.  We had plenty of room for parking and were only a mile from a grocery store when we needed supplies. There were plenty of bath towels for our use and the AC on the second floor worked well.  There were board games, books and yard games for our group to use. Cons- the property felt rundown and neglected.  The lawn was too high when we arrived and was never mowed during the week we were there. Since we planned to spend a lot of time outside this was disappointing.  The deck on the Lake House is in need of serious repair.  There were pots full of dirt and weeds scattered around and the landscaping was so overgrown we could barely see the lake when sitting on the furniture.  There are some very soft spots in the decking that I was worried someone might actually go through.  The kitchen has an apartment size stove/oven which we were not expecting. The oven wouldn't even fit a standard baking sheet. Our kitchen seemed to be missing a lot of items: can opener, spatulas, a large bowl for mixing, sauce pans, etc.  We also didn't have a single clothes hanger in any of our closets or any floor fans, even though we were told there was at least one for us to use. We were told things get moved around from house to house when groups stay there, which is understandable. I think they need a list of basic items that should be in the house when the cleaning is done so it's ready for the next guests though. Luckily we knew the people in the other rentals and could borrow things from them. The AC on the main floor did not work well. The showers/bathtubs need to be updated.  The grout was stained/dirty and the shower head on the main floor bath was the smallest one I've ever seen.  The living room was a good size but so full of furniture it was hard to move around.  There are also electrical cords running along the walls on both sides of the TV.  You can tell they had to run those for the TV hook ups which is fine, but could be a problem if you have little kids in your group.  None of the outdoor spaces on the property were very well kept up or inviting places to hang out. Overall I feel like it was a good home base if you are going to spend the majority of your time offsite. This property has tremendous potential and would make an awesome small event venue if repairs were made and the grounds were properly cared for. If I was looking for a property for a group of 20-25 people I would stay here again because it is hard to find a place to accommodate that many people. But if I were looking for a place for just my family I would stay elsewhere.

What an incredible stop on our trip! We kind of took a gamble on this, one because for whatever…read morereason their website wasn't coming up on our phones and the google review was only one picture. But it paid off big time. For starters Ernie and Vivian were incredible host, honestly made us feel right at home the second we walked in. The Inn itself, is the perfect combination of old and new, well preserved antiques with modern amenities. We stayed in the spinning wheel room and it was very nice. Of course seeing threw the tub, into the bathroom, from the bedroom, wasn't a typical accommodation we understood that it was a temporary fix. They are planning on remolding the bathroom throughout the house soon. On the other hand, the bed was pretty rough. I hate to mention anything negative about this place but I had to at least prepare you for your sleep. Saying it's hard, would be an understatement. If they were to update the mattresses around the time they are planning on the bathrooms this would be in my top 3 B&B's we have stayed at. It's still in my top 5, but the bed is holding it back. However once you wake up crack your back and stretch out a bit you quickly forget there could've been anything wrong. The breakfast was a decadent feast with homemade jam, whipped cream, and even maple syrup. Then to burn it all off, there beautiful home is located on 127 acres of even more beautiful woods equipped with trails for easier walking. We will definitely be staying here again if we are even remotely close to this area again. Thank you Ernie and Vivian!

"Of Coal, Rain, and Quiche: A Ludington Tale" We arrived in…read moreLudington not by car, not by plane, but by coal-fired steamship, like true 19th-century tycoons. The mighty S.S. Badger chugged us across the the Mishigami in a puff of glory and airborne soot, leaving us feeling like industrial-age aristocrats -- if aristocrats wore raincoats from Target and clutched their luggage like damp raccoons. As we disembarked, the skies opened with the enthusiasm of a Shakespearean tragedy. Ludington greeted us with what meteorologists refer to as "a gentle mist" and what the rest of us call "a relentless downpour." Naturally, we had to walk. Uphill. In the rain. To The Lamplighter Bed and Breakfast, which at that point may as well have been the mythical city of El Dorado. Upon arrival -- soggy, windblown, and questioning all life choices -- we were met by Dan and Jen, the B&B hosts who are either actual angels or have taken an advanced course in hospitality sorcery. They didn't flinch at our drowned-rat appearance. Instead, they welcomed us like old friends returning from sea. We half expected a butler to emerge. Our room? A cozy, clean, charming haven complete with a fireplace. We stared at it for twenty minutes like cavemen discovering fire for the first time. It was warm. It crackled. It whispered, "Go get cocoa downstairs." In the morning came breakfast. Let me just say: if Dan and Jen ever start a brunch religion, we're converting. The food was spectacular -- fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared by someone who has stared into the soul of an egg and understood its purpose. One bite of their homemade goodness and I briefly blacked out from joy. Dan and Jen do not merely run a bed and breakfast. They curate a full journey. You arrive wet and cold. You leave warm, dry, nourished and wondering how much property goes for in Ludington.

Only here for one night, but had to leave a review for the lovely hosts and their charming inn!…read moreWonderfully cozy rooms, and thoughtful touches in every corner. I had to leave too early to have breakfast, so Dan and Jen left me an iced scone with peach compote to go . . . what luxury. True hospitality to be found here.

A spectacularly quiet and cozy B&B. Cathy and Ron really have thought of everything! Check in took…read more2 seconds, our room had free cable, free wi-fi, a DVD player (with a whole host of DVDs to choose from), a fireplace, robes, a clawfoot tub and plenty of old world charm. My boyfriend and I stayed here for a weekend escape from the city and had a wonderfully relaxing time. Breakfast was delicious, the recommendations Cathy and Ron provided for dinner spots and night life were great and all for a steal. We will definitely be back!

I really enjoyed our stay here. I have been to the west side of the state, but never to this little…read moretown. It's charming and beautiful and on a lake, and has some great restaurants. This little gem is across the street from a playhouse, in a nice Victorian neighborhood. We really enjoyed the hospitality here. The room was furnished with Victorian antiques, and the bathroom and tub were both large. I really enjoyed the breakfast here. I'm a celiac and have to be gluten free, so I worried, but for no reason! She even made me delicious muffins. Everything I had was made gluten free, with no cross contamination. My daughter and I really enjoyed staying here, and would like to go back. I highly recommend both the area and this bed and breakfast!