My husband and I stayed at the Grey Hare Inn over the July 4th holiday, we had been to the wineries…read moreon Mission Peninsula several times but had not stayed overnight. Our stay at the Grey Hare was thoroughly enjoyed by both of us. Derrek and Sarah were so attentive and made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The attention to details was impressive - there were glasses of port and chocolate set out for us every night, homemade snacks available in the sitting room and the breakfasts Sarah prepared were so delicious they bordered on decadent. Every morning, Derrek served us a special homemade pastry with coffee at 8:30am while Sarah made our breakfast, ready at 9am. The timing was very relaxing and gave us a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding the inn. We stayed in the Barnyard room, which was roomy with a separate sitting room where we could relax and enjoy the view of cherry orchards and bay. The linens were top quality, and the bed was very comfortable. We decided to stay on the peninsula for the majority of our visit and with the recommendations from Sarah and Derrek, we found a nice beach, a fancy restaurant, a retro general store and several roadside stands that sold cherry and lavender products. If you go, be sure to stop at the Harbor View Lavender Farm; their ice cream is special (lavender and honey)!

This is the perfect, romantic and elegant weekend getaway! Located in a perfect spot near all the…read morevineyards and access to Old Mission, Leelanau and Traverse City. The room was extremely nice, clean and high quality! The best part was the amazing hospitality from Karlee and her family. As soon as we walked in the door we were welcome with open arms. Karlee prepared absolutely delicious 5-star quality breakfasts and even provided a late night snack! We will definitely be coming back.

What a treat to stay stay here in such a beautiful location with amazing host! Ted and Marie made…read moreus so welcome and prepared us beautiful food. The place was cozy and perfect the weekend with my family. The view from my bed made it hard to get up! Thanks for a perfect stay

Awesome time! Beautiful accommodations, great breakfast, friendly and knowledgeable hosts, and…read moreoutstanding view! Definitely will be coming back.

So pleasantly surprised that Chateau Chantal had 3 dealcoholized wine options. I'm pregnant and…read morestopped in with my husband so was so happy when I got to partake in a tasting as well. The view is amazing and my husband enjoyed the red wine tastings. Staff was extremely friendly, overall great experience!

First of all, this place is STUNNING! Such great views and beautiful rolling hills and the Traverse…read moreBay beyond. Come here even just for the views :) My parents and I pulled up on a sunny Friday and walked into the place and made a left to the tasting room. We waiting for around 5 min for a person to serve us and she was very nice. We each got a sample flight of 3 wines for $15. Kinda expensive but I think it's reasonable for the area. We took our flights and went outside to enjoy the view and drink. I have to say, we did not love the wines haha. There wasn't any difference I tasted from a house wine at a restaurant to their wines. They just did not have a good body to them , at least the reds . My mom said the ciders were good. I didn't try any of the whites but maybe they were better? I don't know if I would come back for the wine . But I would come back for the view:)

One's never sure what to expect visiting a new B&B. ? Will it live up to its reviews. ? Is the…read moreproperty dated. ? Are the photos online from its best day ever. ? Why is it called the Spring Lighthouse. We arrived later than expected, probably interrupting the Innkeepers Dinner. Darci greeted us warmly and we chatted for a couple of minutes before making our way up to our room. I was instantly impressed by the charms of this well appointed, wondrous home. Next it was outside to check out the grounds. The sky was overcast but it did not diminish the property's beauty in the least. Time for Breakfast, I mean, it is half the name. We were greeted by Innkeepers Darci & Tom. They are such an incredible couple. The type of people you'd hope to meet on vacation, and then spend some quality time with. Warm, friendly, and so very comfortable to be around. Even if they couldn't cook I would have had a great start to my day. But shortly we were blown away by a delicious Blueberry Stuffed French Toast. I realized we were experiencing the very best of both worlds. I have stayed in some of the top-rated B&B's in the north east quadrant of our country and have never felt so fortunate to be sharing a home. Honestly, six nights was not nearly enough. About the name, "Spring" is very appropriate. The property is so mentally renewing. It, along with Tom & Darci, help create a positive frame of mind. Angst and worries melt into comfort and relaxation. A Reiki massage for the mind. Lighthouse? I'd say two words Light-Home. "Light" (natural agent that stimulates sight & makes things visible). "Home" (the place we feel most comfortable, loved & protected - where we most feel at Home). We can't wait to return. There's no place like Home, even if ... technically, it's not really yours.

I do not think there are enough words in the English language to express how absolutely remarkable…read morethe experience my husband and I had here was. The moment we walked through the door Tom made us feel at home. My husband came here as part of our "minimoon" in Michigan and our two days will stay without forever.  We were surprised with a gift basket from the owner and a gift from Tom & Darci. Everything about our experience was beyond comfortable. The view overlooking the lake is indescribable. Please get up early and watch the sunrise and make sure to catch the sunset. Once the sun goes down, being able to sit outside by the fire table with a mug of tea and/or hot chocolate.   The B&B is located close to the little downtown, and it is easy to take a stroll into down and go to a local restaurant while taking in the view of the lake. Lastly, the breakfast sets the mood for a great day. We absolutely plan to stay here again in the future.

We came here to escape reality and were absolutely delighted. The inn is steps from a wee beach,…read moreand at night all you can hear is the waves. The first night it was rainy, and the patter on the roof lulled us to sleep. Their AC units are as silent as the surrounding area and customizable to our preferences. Every light has a dimmer switch, so we could turn a few down to the lowest so we could find our way around in new surroundings without disruption. The breakfast was healthy, robust and delicious. I can only hope they make you oatmeal while you're there. I'm still thinking about it, a week later. The common areas are gorgeous and the library would keep me busy for at least a season. My husband and I wondered (only slightly in jest) how much it would cost to live there forever. Then we remembered something something family and friends back home and a need to remain employed. Damn.

We absolutely loved our stay here. The grounds are so beautiful and peaceful. Our room was clean…read moreand we were greeted as soon as we pulled in and given a tour of the Inn. Sally (the Inn keeper) and her grandson Onders are an absolute delight. Breakfast was fresh and delicious and the coffee was pretty amazing! You can choose to eat outside on the covered porch overlooking Lake Michigan or eat inside. We took in as much nature as we could while we were here, we took our bikes from the Inn and rode them to the old mission lighthouse, and when we returned we took out one of the kayaks they have for guests to borrow and watched the sunset. The lake was nice and quiet that evening, just what the soul needed.

Absolutely one of the best B&B experiences to date!…read more We stayed a total of three nights in the Celtic Garden Room. The room was small and quaint with a beautiful, private side garden. The hosts were super friendly and very informative about the area. The breakfasts were delicious and expertly prepared. We really felt like we were part of the family during the stay. Best place to stay in Traverse City hands down. Can't wait to return next time we hit northern Michigan.

Stayed here two nights in May with three other family members. The accommodations were awesome. And…read morethe breakfast was better than I've had in some 5star restaurants. If you're looking for a place to stay I suggest you give the Aberdeen Stone Cottage a try. I guarantee you won't be disappointed!

Such an appropriate title for this B&B. It sets the stage for the type of stay your going to have…read more The main house was booked and we had to stay at their cabin. When the owner mentioned it, I was very disappointed, but once we were there, I was so happy with the opportunity. With any B&B, you're staying in the main house, having idle chit chat with other guests, and sometimes hear people in other rooms. The cabin, you have none of this, just perfect tranquility, silence, and isolation. The owners stocked up the fridge for us and we can have breakfast in our own cabin. It was more of a continental breakfast, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, granola, etc..., but it was so pleasant. The cabin is located about 500 feet from the main house and several miles from the main road, and about 8 miles from downtown Traverse City. You really get in the woods feeling without being to far from the city and you have a river flowing through your backyard. It is a really nice place and I would gladly stay there again.

A marvelous place to stay, just far enough from TC to isolate you from the noise of the city while…read morestill being close enough to drive in for dinner. The accommodations are beautiful and relaxing, and the Boardman River runs right through the property. Brian's breakfast are something to really look forward to, with fresh fruit accompanying great omlettes, pancakes, French toast, sausage, and more, with a different selection every day. We're looking forward to returning.

We absolutely loved our stay here. Instantly upon our arrival, we were greeted by the lovely couple…read morewho run the place and given a tour. The mansion is full of beautiful antique furniture and fine China. Breakfast every morning was delicious and perfectly balanced so you don't leave hungry. Upstairs features a guest kitchen, which is usually stocked with water, beer and snacks. Our room was beautiful, complete with a cozy gas fireplace you could use for heat or ambience. The bathroom was quite large and had a two person jacuzzi tub. It was the perfect relaxing experience after a day of wine tastings. I've vowed this is the only place we will stay in the future (unless we are bringing children to TC, which due to the antiques are discouraged for children under 12).

Beautiful place - walking distance to Downtown! Great couple that owns this historic B&B too!…read more Fantastic experience!

Sweet owner/operator, she greeted us with her 3 adorable small children. She and her family live…read morenext door. Cramped quarters, & noisy when others guests arrive/depart, but that's to be expected in an old home. Very comfortable bed. Great, healthy breakfast! They need to bleach their bathroom grout/shower curtain, but other than that - a great stay.

We'd visited Traverse City a couple times before, but we'd always stayed several miles out of town…read more Oviatt House was a great change of pace, as it's just a 5-10 minute walk from all of the activity on Front Street and downtown Traverse City. There are even great places like Rare Bird Brewpub literally around the corner. The B&B itself is really charming and homey. Breakfast itself was a highlight, particularly the perfect balance of healthy & delicious that the innkeeper is able to strike. If you really want to spend time in town, Oviatt House is one of Traverse City's best options.