I booked Velvet to come to my sister's bachelorette party we had at a cabin up north!…read more She arrived early and her set up was beautiful. She did readings for nine girls total, and offered extended readings for anyone that wanted one for $10 extra. It was everyone's first time having their fortune read so I think at first everyone was pretty nervous, but by the end everyone was so excited about it and really happy about their futures. Velvet did such an amazing job and handled everything with class and grace. I will recommend her for any private event or to anyone who wants their fortune read! Thank you Velvet!

The service here was fantastic! Also, my hair cut was so great! I actually looked younger! Hatti…read morewas a miracle worker If you're on the Island definitely a salon that's a cut above.

Lakeside Spa...ugh. Where do I start?…read more My friend and I scheduled two massages there while on vacation on Mackinac Island. We both had Jacob the masseuse - a young fellow who we both question if he was even a licensed massage therapist. The massage was such a light touch - it didn't help relieve any muscle tension for either of us and he skipped "massaging" my friend's arms all together! You have a significant upcharge for any "service" other than the basic light to medium massage (it was never even near medium) that included deep tissue, reflexology, anything. We both said to the front desk girl it was the worst massage we ever had! Girl shows mild interest and says "Oh? Sorry." My friend asked "Isn't there anything you can do for us?" Girl: "Umm...I could give you 10% off or you could come back tomorrow." Us: "No thanks. We'll take the 10% off." So, the $186 (!!) massage - $155 for 60 minutes plus a 20% mandatory gratuity add-on was minorly discounted. Gee....thanks. How about you get a qualified massage therapist instead? They count on one and done customers as they know they're not returning to this vacation island. Lakeside Spa has no right calling themselves a spa - absolutely terrible. They literally ripped us off as we didn't get what we paid for. Stay away from this place!

Wonderful baristas who genuinely make you feel welcome! The shop was very clean and offered a wide…read morevariety of options, mainly divided between coffee and tea drinks, as well as smoothies and smoothie bowls. The baristas took the time to ask what we were looking for and helped us navigate the menu. The drinks were delicious, and we enjoyed them enough to stop by two days in a row while visiting Mackinaw City. On the first day, I ordered the Coconut Paradise. It was a little heavy on the ice, likely because it was made by a barista in training, but the flavor was well balanced. It was smooth, not too tart, and not overly sweet. The only downside was that the extra ice made it difficult to stir. We also tried the Bird's Eye Latte, which was sweet, flavorful, and very enjoyable. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who prefers sweeter coffee drinks. On our second visit, I ordered the Maple Harvest Cold Brew. Since it uses real maple syrup, it took some effort to mix thoroughly, and I didn't notice the maple flavor until after stirring. We also tried the matcha, which wasn't sweet and had the rich, earthy green tea flavor that I love. Overall, I would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a great drink in Mackinaw City!

Small, intimate, so cool coffee house and yoga studio with excellent service, vibes and epic coffee…read moreon an early, rainy, cloudy morning. Such a beautiful serene place to start a day with a wall of philosophers, poets, and travelers life advice on strips of paper adorning the walls. The first sign that jumped out at me "Be nice or leave" just great life advice for anyone. Trrrific coffee and a nice selection of muffins and beverage offerings. Shout out to Addison & Alicia the Super friendly faces in the morning behind the counter. Seriously, thank you all for being here we're a better world because of you all here so early.

Great Service! The owner is wonderful as well as all of the workers. This is a one stop shop from…read moretanning, to nails, to waxing, to cosmetology. Great place!

HORRIBLE! Passing through and wanted to do a quick tan, they wouldn't allow me to go over 8 minutes…read morebecause I'm a first time customer. NEVER have I been to a salon for the first time and they don't allow me to tan as long as I'd like. I am tan! I have olive skin, clear as day you can see that! I walked out and didn't give them my money. I also will make sure I never recommend this place! Total Bullshit! They also don't let you bring in your own lotion, you have to buy it from them! What a fucking joke

So relaxing! I scheduled massages for my daughter and I while visiting the upper peninsula and…read moreMackinaw Island. After riding bikes on the island, we returned to our massages. Nanette did an excellent job asking about areas to address for each of our massages. Nanette was thorough with using a variety of techniques to work out extremely tight areas. We included the facial massage and hot towels which felt great. Her space is serene and very clean, plus she has a sitting area where we sipped on tea while we waited for each other. Nanette was responsive to my inquiry, shared suggestions for restaurants and gave directions. Best of all, Nanette has a great sense of humor, excellent clinical skills and a pleasure to be around. Highly recommend Illuminations for a massage.

Great service, nice selection of merchandise! The staff is…read morealways helpful and smiling. Not so everywhere...

Little Luxuries has two different stores - the first is the Artists Market which is small but…read moremighty and the other store is Little Luxuries and is huge! So this review is strictly for the Artists Market. Tons of handcrafted goodies and so much to look at. Love seeing all the different items from artists. A truly unique gift will be found at the Artists Market! Some of the items included earnings, greeting cards, baby gifts, candles, soaps, and the list goes on and on. I myself found a beautiful pair of handmade earrings that I could not pass up. Staff was helpful and complimented my purchase with a comment of herself having to go check out the earrings, since they were just showcased. My purchase was wrapped up in pretty tissue paper. A must stop when visiting downtown Mackinac Island!

Beautiful salon. Had a manicure before a wedding. The technician was so friendly and welcoming…read more Could not have been nicer. Note that the choices of colors were not nearly what you have on the mainland. I also felt like it just wasn't as much pampering as you would get for the setting and price. (glass of champagne would be a nice touch). No hand massage and no dryer for nails after. If you're looking for a memorable experience, this isn't it. If you just need your nails polished, it'll do.

I went in for a color and blowout Mike was very…read moreprofessional Service was excellent, i highly recommend.

Mackinac Island actually started life as the country's second national park. But the expense of…read moremaintaining it eventually persuaded the federal government to transfer it to Michigan, where it remains today as one of the state's park crown Jewels. Cars are banned on the island so all transportation is by foot, bike or horse! There are horse tours, and horse taxis, that take you to a specific place (like regular taxis). You can't walk up and summon a horse taxi though, you have to call first. Carriage Tours taxi service is at 906.847.3323.

This is Michigan's 1st state park. The landscape is characterized by high limestone bluffs,…read morebeautiful vistas of sparkling water, vibrant forests & mystical geological formations. Cars have been banned since 1898, this is a a quieter way of life away from interstate noise of cities. Over 80 percent of Mackinac Island is within this park. The island is sacred to the Ojibwa & Odawa Great Lakes Indian tribes.