Def needs some love and attention - cute entry, but lacking in cleanliness, no disposable toilet…read moreseat covers, some vending options, no info/resources on the area other than a framed wall Map.

I don't know why the west side of the state doesn't have more rest stops I swear. Sometimes I need…read moreto just pull off, use the rest room and stretch my legs for a quick second before getting back on the road. After leaving Lansing, I realized I needed to go to the bathroom. I sensed I was in no mans land and saw this rest stop quickly come up on the expressway. What also prompted me to stop at this one was the fact that the sign said next rest stop 43 miles?!?! Really Michigan, DO BETTER. UGH. Especially if you're driving at night and nothings open, or at the crack of down, stuff can happen in 43 miles, ya know? Anyway, so I pull in and there's a fair amount of people here doing their thing. Several places to sit and barbeques available if you want to cook something to eat. There's grassy area if you want to let the dog out, which people were doing. Inside it's like every other rest stop that I've been to around here. Ample clean bathrooms and vending machines with maps. *but* what I really loved about this one, is they have a coffee/tea vending machine! YES. Bonus points for this because I really needed a pick me up. All drinks are $1.50 which is actually really good. They have coffee, obviously, but they also have tea and a few others as well. They have pop machines along with snacks as well, but I give bonus points for the coffee because at the others I've stopped at, they don't always have them. Bathrooms were clean, and parking was good. The rest stop seemed reasonably clean and well stocked, and had two entrances which was very convenient. Would stop here again in a heartbeat.

This rest area is located on I-69 northbound, just short of Lansing MI. It has a very large parking…read morearea for cars and trucks. Inside, clean bathrooms and vending machines. There is no wifi here but they do have a lot of trees, plenty of space for a dog walking and picnic. Very similar to other MDOT rest areas with the same layout and design. [Review 11105 overall, 878 of 2019.]

If I could knock this rating down a 1/4 star I would! (Grin!)…read more Okay, the ramps to and from the expressway are in need of repair, but otherwise, this rest area located on the edge of Lansing is very well designed and maintained by their staff to the highest level of cleanliness. The parking areas provide plenty of room for transient travelers, be they common 4-wheelers or RVers and big-rigs. All will find space enough to rest from their journey. Vending machines are situated inside the rest room facility, and at $1.50 for soft drinks, they provide for a quick refreshment at a moderate price.

Had a great shit here 10/10 really would recommend if you gotta spray awesome area be aware there's…read morea lot of inbreds near by

My sister, her friend, and I were coming home from a hockey game, when we stopped here. The first…read morething I noticed was the dirt in the floor. It was later in the day however, so I just chalked it up to the amount of people using it, and thought maybe it hadn't be cleaned since this morning. However, after entering the bathroom, it was disgusting. The walls were dirty, the stalls had stains, and the toilets appeared as if they hadn't been cleaned since they were first put in. There was no soap in the hand dispensers, all four or so of them, the water was freezing, and the dryers were the only things that actually worked. It was a gross experience. I would rather go in the woods than this rest stop.

Fast EV stations (4) with 350 kW CCS chargers…read more The store itself is clean and connected to an IHOP. Powered by EVGo!

For a Monday morning stop I am excited to report I was greeted by a smiley bubbly customer service…read moreprofessional named Janette. The facility was clean, well and stocked. Janette was answering phones, helping customers and working the cash register. I could hear her in excitement as I roamed the Isle looking for snacks. I also used the restroom during this stop. The signs were posted so I found it fast, the restroom was clean and well kept. A good stop close to the expressway with lots of parking. I felt very safe here.

Nice and clean rest area that is of fairly recent construction…read more Good vending machines too.

So, I'm traveling to Grand Rapids for a few days and had to make a pit stop on the way out. I was…read moreon the lookout for a rest stop before I hit the Lansing area for some sightseeing, and this one popped up just in time. Pulling in, it looks like all the other rest stops in Michigan that I've been to, so nothing different here. But, I will say, this one was really clean and pretty! Plenty of flowers throughout, freshly cut grass and no garbage from what I could see. The bathrooms here are in pretty good shape, and they have a few vending machines in the lobby area if you need something to drink or snack on. What I really liked has they even had a coffee machine. Nice! Also, there's plenty of picnic tables and some charcoal bbqs if you need to stay for longer and make something to eat while on the road. They have courtesy dog runs as well if your pets need to get out and stretch their legs as well. Overall, a nice clean pit stop. Easy in, easy out.

As I travel along westbound I-69 (yes, I realize that odd-numbered interstates run north and…read moresouth), this rest area is one of my favorites. Located just before you get to the Lansing area, it makes for perfect timing after traveling a ways from the Canadian border. The building is maintained to impeccable standards. It is newer and laid out well. Refreshments are available in the vending machines inside the building at either end. With ample parking on both sides of the building, easy access is afforded for all who stop. A word of warning to those who utilize the big-rig lot - as with most rest areas in the state, it fills up during the evening hours and you might find yourself scrambling to park along the sides. It is not unusual to see trucks stretched out along the exit and entrance ramps here. A great stop that I make here often.

[Here's another entry in my list of YELP HAMSTERS, where they fell off the wheel. It got screwed up…read moreand then when they fixed it, they screwed it up again. I reviewed the Grass Lake Rest Area originally on May 19 and on June 10 or so, Yelp merged it with another rest area review. I complained, they unmerged the two businesses but my review of Grass Lake seems to have gotten lost. Seriously, Yelp. Get your crap together.] Anyway, this rest area is westbound on I-94 between Ann Arbor and Battle Creek. I recall that the rest rooms were clean and the ramps to get off of the highway and back on were good. Smooth and straight. There is ample room for 20 or so trucks and at least 50 or so cars. The car parking area does not have any shade but there are some areas where you can get out of your car to picnic or walk dogs. Inside, there are maps of the local area and decent vending machines. [Review 11228 overall, 1004 of 2019.]

Every thirty to forty miles on Interstate highways across the country there are rest stops where we…read morecan get out and stretch, take care of business, and then get back on the highway somewhat refreshed. The condition of these rest area varies quite a bit from state to state but in general they seem to be getting better overall. Grass Lake Rest Area popped up at the right time and place and we found that it was definitely following the general trend; it was clean, fully functional, and appeared to be well maintained. There were maps showing our location as we made our way across Michigan on our way to Chicago. Rest stops are especially convenient for times when you want easy off and easy on without complications of restaurants and traffic. Fortunately, good rest stops are becoming fairly common and dependable.

This is a very nice rest stop in the middle of BFE Michigan…read more The restrooms are clean. Nothing else. There is nothing good there, only a bunch of evil vending machines filled to the brim with every kind of poisonous toxic chemical infused junk food you can think of. My rule of thumb is; if it's made by a big corporation/chain, and/or they advertise it on the brainwashing box called TELL-A-VISION it's not good for you. FYI: Always carry fruit, jerky, water with you. Safe Travels.

Perfect for a nice day. There are tons of picnic tables and room to run around. There are plenty of…read morebathrooms inside, including a family one. I would not say it's especially clean inside and there is no place to sit inside.

A couple of miles short of where I-94 and I-69 meet, Michigan has located another one of their…read moreexcellent rest stops. Westbound between Detroit and Kalamazoo, this rest area is clean, peaceful, offers an easy lane for slowing down off the highway and enough room to get back onto the highway with good visibility. The building is the same as other MDOT rest areas I've seen with bathrooms, vending machines, a map of the local area, picnic tables, a dog walking area and some shady spots (depending on the angle of the Sun) for a brief snooze. Not too many spots for semis and RVs, but there is some room. I imagine it gets quite busy in the evenings and overnights. It is only patrolled by state police as they pass by on the highway, so be aware of your surroundings and strangers who might approach. [Review 11079 overall, 852 of 2019.]

I-69 southbound near Battle Creek, about a mile prior to encountering the I-94 interchange (towards…read moreDetroit or Kalamazoo/Chicago). It has a smaller parking lot but still offers the same services including clean restrooms, a dog walking area, picnic tables and parking for both cars and trucks. Bathroom was clean and the vending machine was fully stocked. [Review 11113 overall, 886 of 2019.]

The drinking water at some of the MDOT rest areas can be a bit skanky, my dog won't drink it. I'm…read moresure it is well water, which I generally have not trouble with, but the northern MDOT rest stops water are bad. Even if you use the water fountains. Parking is usually plentiful, lots of space to get a meal outside of your vehicle (picnic), but be prepared for mosquitoes when it warms up in the summer. Bathrooms are usually clean and functional.