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. :)

We're currently staying at Grand Traverse Harbor Resort (March 24-28), and unfortunately, our…read moreexperience started off on a very disappointing note. My family and I--my wife and three children--arrived after a 5-hour drive from Chicago, just one day after my wife had surgery. After that kind of travel, you expect a warm and professional welcome. That was not our experience. At check-in, there was no one at the front desk. When a staff member named Adriana arrived, there was no greeting, no eye contact, and the interaction felt dismissive and unwelcoming from the start. Even after we calmly tried to reset the tone, the experience did not improve. When we asked to speak with a manager, the situation remained uncomfortable and unresolved.she was even interrupting her manager johnny and said she didn't care if we gave a review. This was a surprising first impression for a resort of this caliber. We also couldn't ignore that we were the only Black family present at the time, which made the interaction feel even more concerning. I'm sharing this feedback in hopes that management will take a closer look and address it. We're still here for several days and would truly appreciate the opportunity for our experience to be turned around. Hoping someone from management reaches out during our stay.

I would easily recommend this place over any other I've stayed. Very clean, lots of room at an…read moreexceptional price. Was more like a small apartment than a motel. Full kitchen, living room, huge balcony that was easily 2-3 times the size of a normal balcony. Plenty of space for everyone. 2 tvs. Staff was very nice. Couldn't recommend this place enough!

The reason to stay here is quite simple, it's a great location. Right on the East Arm of Grand…read moreTraverse Bay. Nice beach, close to the State Park and its beach, and close to several restaurants. However, this is not a luxury resort if that's what you are looking for. It's a bit dated in decor, the service amenities are few, the overall facility is definitely showing its age. If you get a very competitive room rate and you're OK with the older facility it's a good place to spend a week on the beach. If you are looking for an upscale experience, I would look elsewhere.

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!

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.

The place was run down, no bay view as I thought from the website. We went a night without a shower…read morebecause there was no hot water. They were fixing the balcony above us and saw dust was constantly falling. My husband smoked outside the unit and they charged us $1000 dollar fee for smoking inside. I got an e-mail about the fee 4 days after we checked out. How do I know someone else wasn't in there! Never again!!

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

Absolutely loved this hotel stay. The heated outdoor pool was such a unique experience to be able…read moreto swim outside in the beginning of April in Michigan! They have private Cabanas that you can reserve as well that are very reasonably priced! They also have an indoor pool and sauna available. The view of the bay from our room was also beautiful! They offer so many amenities, gym (including a Peloton), restaurants, beach access, pools, sauna and so much more. Definitely a great stay for us!

I had a really nice say. The pool was warm and 93°. The indoor pool was really nice and had a warm…read moreinviting atmosphere. The pool was really clean. And a little bit chilly. The room had nice amenities with Free bottle of water and a snack. The bed was really comfortable. The room was really clean. The decor was up-to-date and mid-century modern. I would go back there again. Ps it had a nice lake view