Love the quirky little cabins. The proximity to town and having our own beach is the best. Everyone…read moreis like family. Tom and Sean make our vacation always so special and fun. Thanks for a great week

Love the enthusiasm here. New energy coming into making this place as great as it can be. The…read moredetails were noticed. The beach was the best stretch of beach along the entire bay, original and how a natural lake Michigan beach feels. Not blown out for 300 lawn chairs. A cut fire pit, a hammock in the dune grass. Just right. We dropped in last minute and got Cabin 8, right up by the water and shuffle board court. It was great. Cute, clean and vintage. Looking forward to another stay.

My wife and I stayed here for our anniversary for a few days off season (mid March). It was really…read morean excellent little getaway with many pros and only a few cons This resort specializes in golf...golf...GOLF (haha) during the summer, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have much to offer in the winter. There is an AMAZING spa (excellent sauna, hot tub, indoor pool, great massages), basketball and tennis courts, arcade, axe throwing, mini bowling, and indoor golf simulators. And if you prefer to just not leave the room, very comfy beds with couch seating at almost 400 sq feet per the most basic room (next time we stay here we will probably stay on the tower side of the resort where the rooms are even a little nicer). What we also loved here was the food. Aerie restaurant might be our new favorite restaurant in Michigan (close toss up with The Chophouse in Grand Rapids). See a separate review of mine for more particulars. There is also amazing room service, Niiji restaurant downstairs next to the lobby (great breakfast menu), and Jacks where you can get a good pizza or cheesy bread with awesome drinks. As for the cons, there are two: 1. A little pricey, and will only increase as we get more "in season." For the extra cost of an airplane ride, we could get a suite in downtown Vegas at the Golden Nugget, Plaza, or a luxury mini suite on Michigan Avenue in Chicago for the same price per night here of a standard room. That doesn't necessarily mean the price is not worth it here. Just be prepared is all. 2. Kids. Ugh. During the week there were not many people staying here, but as the weekend crept up more families arrived. Of course all it takes is one mommy and daddy to get drunk at Jacks downstairs while letting 3 ten year old buffoons run up and down the hall six floors up knocking on doors and running away to peeve folks like my wife and I to really put a damper on things (I don't mind admitting I don't like kids-lol. I have my own children and grandchildren-that's enough for me). The point is... do not confuse this with an adults only sanctuary. That is not what this place is. Just be prepared. Overall the score here is more like a 4.5 vs a true 5, but I'm rounding up as my wife and I were able to create some precious memories. That is bigger and better than any high price or annoying kids. Job very well done by the GTR&S. Looking forward to coming back here next year perhaps for a golf outing. :)

Great hotel in Traverse City. So many amenities and really nice rooms and fantastic staff…read morethroughout the hotel. Some of the amenities include pools, workout rooms, wedding planning, a little shopping area in the mall where you can buy candy or clothes, some hiring shops as well. They also have a free shuttle over to the casino, you can also rent ATVs or electric bikes, or other outdoor activity vehicles. The room was nice and open with a couch with a pullout sofa and a large bed a refrigerator, a coffee maker. Everything you could need a really nice desk. The furniture, including the bed was very comfortable. The hotel was very clean halls had lots of space so people could pass at the same time without running into each other, lots of seating areas, both on the floors of the hotel, and in the lobby area. In addition, there are a number of conference room, rooms or ballrooms for you to utilize if you wanted to have an event here. They also have an ax, throwing area, escape room, and a bowling area. This is a place you can really have a great experience. It is about 15 to 20 minutes out of Traverse City so you don't have all the traffic and congestion and you can do a lot right here at the hotel or by utilizing their shuttle. A really great property with great people at a very reasonable price for as nice as it is. Just blocks off the beach.

Great service one thing I can say is as soon as I got to this place the staff was prompt and ready…read more My first time here weather was not cooperative but this please made us feel right at home The lady at the front desk her name is Kim always had a positive attitude and a wonderful smile Rooms are nice and spacious and clean The beach in the view of Lake Michigan from this hotel is what you need to see Highly recommend this place to come see you anytime and you'll see what I'm talking about

*COULD* be great! I want to give this a better review based on a couple things, however the lack of…read morecleanliness really trumps most of the positives. Pros: Great location. The beach is literally right outside the door and they have decent furniture outside to use. There is a super nice playground in walking distance for the kids. The room layout was fine and spacious, and the kitchen appliances seemed newer. The pool was also a bonus, although seemed over chlorinated and had lots of sand in the bottom. Towels seemed newer and clean. Bed was comfy. 2 balconies with nice views. The Cons: The entire place is DIRTY, old and unkept. Our room alone had stained and moldy curtains, the carpet was absolutely disgusting, splatters on walls and windows and a VERY nasty shower, which we did not use. Spiders and webs in the lamps. Cups in the cabinets had mouth marks all along the rims. The secondary bedroom door cannot be shut due to the bed being in the way. The walls outside of our door were stacked with what looked like new unboxed furniture as well as greasy old appliances. We were gifted this room due to original booking person not being able to make it last minute. I would not have been happy if I paid $400 for this place for one night, only for it to look the way it did. Especially with check in time being 5 and checkout being 11. (30 hours) I'll let photos justify my review.

I was a photographer for their first wedding here and loved the entire property! The staff I…read moreinteracted with beamed with pride about their work and everyone was so kind and helpful. The property is well laid out and clean. The cabins themselves are packed with amenities and feel modern and lush. I especially loved how much nature is intertwined into the spots. There is a great bike and walking trail right there! I hope to be back to stay soon!

From the owner: KOTI is a family run northern Michigan short term vacation rental property with unique and high…read morequality accommodations.

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!

Booked 539 Bay * Walk-Out Garden Residence | Bay Views 104E for a weekend in August in Traverse…read moreCity. Good location. Unfortunately, there were ants all over one bedroom and bathroom and kitchen areas. When we contacted management, they apologized for the inconvenience, and said they would find a solution. They contacted their maintenance team and were getting it scheduled. No updates and no solution. No maintenance came. We'd also had an emergency communication elevator alert beeping outside our door. We reported as well as others in the building had. They noted to us that they addressed with maintenance. No one came to fix it. There was also a rubber strip missing from the bottom of the shower door, which led to water pouring onto the bathroom floor. There were light bulbs out. There was trash not cleaned up on the floor around the bed. On the last day, prior to check out time and prior to my checking out on the portal, the cleaning service arrived to clean. Disappointing.

We booked a home in Grand Haven in March. About 30 days before our trip, they called and asked us…read moreto move our dates a week later. They said the owners wanted to use the property for their daughter. I explained that we are flying from Arizona to Michigan for this vacation so we have airfare, time off work, time off school etc for 7 people. A few days later I received a very generic email stating the property we booked was no longer available. They suggested another property (same town but very different walkability, different bathroom count, different setup). Had I cancelled this late in the game I would have been responsible for 50% payment (mind you I had already paid in full). There was zero concession offered, zero apology, zero kindness. To add insult to the situation, I still receive automated texts regarding my upcoming arrival. So I had to scramble to find another place (with less than 30 days) and pay that in full while awaiting a refund on my first booking. Epic failure in customer service.

Very nice property for family reunions. Spacious building and grounds. Kitchen is well laid out; we…read morehad 55 people and cooking/dining was easy as pie. Rented water toys, kayaks, paddle boards, and trampoline from Jim's, a local vendor, making the lake accessible for everyone from age 2 to 66. What a blast the week was for everyone staying here. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to have a large gathering.

Be warned! While I am sure most of the cottages on Spider Lake are nice, The Songbird cottage is a…read moredump and a danger. There are exposed wires and missing fire directors. The week I was at Songbord there was no air conditioning. In July!!! Owner would take no responsibility. Be warned.

From the owner: SpiderLakeCottage.com is the best Traverse City Vacation Rental experience! We offer two large six…read morebedroom (6) lake front cottages; the "2 Lakes" cottage considered our premiere cottage but that is a great debate because the "Songbird" is awesome. Each cottage has a Nordic Hot Tub for full hydro therapy, kayaks, beaches, 2 docks, 3.5 acres wooded, fully air conditioned, three decks, outdoor grilling areas, large fire pit, three pontoon boats to choose, we offer travel advise in the region and a staff available if you need them. It is an all recreational lake and our cottages are open year round. A perfect place to entertain "Up North" and enjoy all Traverse City area fun. Bring your family for unforgettable memories, relax, and enjoy Traverse City a close 15 minutes to all events, festivals, wineries, micro-brewreys, golfing, skiing, hiking, biking, it is just endless fun.

It was a very cute comfortable condo perfect for 2! Close to beach. 12 min to downtown TC close to…read moreshopping food gas and did I say beach? We took a trip to Leland and went to Fishtown and vans beach on lake MI. Even though it was rainy and not beach weather we stayed busy. Lots to do and not do.

This is our happy place! We have been coming here for years. The best 7 days spent in the middle of…read moresummer are in Traverse City. Lakeshore has the friendliest owners, the best beach, and is located in the most perfect spot. We look forward to coming here very year

Our experience at the Delamar Traverse City was exceptional. This was a quick, but special trip to…read morecelebrate my Wife's 50th birthday. The staff was super friendly and accommodating from the moment we walked in the door, while the lobby and sprawling yet open hallway compelled us to peruse the guest options (i.e. heated indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, onsite highly rated restaurant, comfortable indoor and outdoor gathering areas, outdoor bar, great coffee stand, etc.). We were surprised by an upgraded room - corner suite due to our special celebration. The room was amazing - spacious, comfortable and with a great lake view, a full and half bath. The workout room is small and leaves a bit to be desired if you are used to a gym, but does the trick for a one-off cardio or strength training. I would highly recommend the Delamar for a romantic getaway, a great place to stay for a wine tour on the Old Mission Point, a family trip, a work trip and more. This is a first rate place that is worth the slightly higher price vs. nearly competitive hotels. Thank you Delamar Staff for an amazing experience!

This place is sour grapes…read more Everything about our trip to Traverse was so much fun- and then there's this place. First, The food is way overpriced. My wife and I split a dinner, had a couple glasses of wine and spent $170 Oatmeal, 2 coffees and an egg bite at the cafe $40 The restaurant manager was completely out of line. He needs to understand food management and hospitality. At one point, I thought he was the customer-not us. The bar and restaurant folks are the opposite of accommodating. It's unfortunate as our group of 16 would have happily spent more money here than we did. The front desk folks were nice but no one was there to oversee the complete and undeserved treatment by the manager / security person while we were being targeted because he didn't enjoy that we were somehow not proper enough for his restaurant. Then he followed us around like we were some group of degenerates even after we left. The restaurant was largely empty. We were not rowdy. We weren't insulting the staff. The worst we did was send a soup back because it was cold. Yes, for $24 a bowl, the soup should be hot. Go figure. What a wet blanket on an otherwise fantastic weekend with friends. We will not spend another dollar in this establishment and I would encourage you to take the same approach. People come to the peninsula to have a fun time with friends, laugh, drink wine, and live it up. Get a grip Delamar or you aren't going to have to worry about large groups like ours in the future.