Stayed two days at the ParkShore Resort. My sister and I had…read morea fantastic stay. The resort staff were five star. Very helpful and accommodating. Room very clean. We had a balcony overlooking the bay. Was picture perfect. The restaurant inside the hotel, had some amazing staff. Our waiter, Chris, was professional, efficient and so pleasant. Chef Jeremy should get a raise. The food was undeniably a five star quality. The first night we ate escargot, lobster bisque, and French onion soup. Our second night we had the Aji tuna dinner, fried artichokes and prime rib sliders with a homemade horseradish sauce/aujou . My sister lived in California for over 30 years. She said it was the best Aji tuna she ever had. That speaks volumes. We will be back next year!

The room. This place is a resort with stained drapes and mold in the shower. Not a little mold but…read morea lot of mold. Disappointing. Check in was also not friendly.

Great value. The…read moreplace is a hidden gem. At the end of June, 4 of us stayed in a room with 2 queen beds. (Room 5). The room is very large. It had a small table and a kitchenette area. It is nice that the sink is outside of the room with the toilet and shower, so others could get ready. The beds were comfortable. There is a little porch area to sit and visit. The road is not far away, but traffic was not bothersome. We stayed in one of the 2 room cabins the next weekend. (July 4th). The cabins are set back farther on the property. They seem secluded as you can watch the creek and sit on the porch under the big shade trees. The cabin had a kitchen, living room, 2 rooms each with a queen bed. Again the sink is outside the bathroom which I like as it is easier to share with others. There is free kayak use with your stay. What a bonus. Dave took great care of us and answered any questions we had. It was nice to not be stuck in a hotel room where others are walking up and down the hall and slamming doors. It was a treat to be able to enjoy sitting in the porch in the evenings. We would stay here again

Exceptionally clean and well maintained. I had to arrive after the office was closed and the owner…read morewas very accommodating. I was happy to stay at a locally owned motel and would not hesitate to stay here again.

To appreciate Harold's you have to understand the traditional Michigan up north experience…read more Harold's delivers on this...small log cabins, knotty pine, rustic grounds. Nice that there are plenty of rowboats so one is always available. Bring a small motor for more mobility as they are not well set up for rowing long distances. We also used the stand up paddle boards, extra charge but well worth it. Cabins are rough on the outside but clean and comfortable (although dated) inside. Big porch had an excellent hot tub. Spider lake is beautiful and does not feel overdeveloped. We will be back.

Harold's Resort is wonderful. I've been back with my family for years. Kathy and Rolph (hope I'm…read morenot misspelling his name) are great hosts. They are very receptive to your needs and they give you a lot of privacy which is great. I was sad to see their only review was so negative. They are renting cabins that are older and that's what I expect. I never found the buildings run down or poorly maintained. Again, I am expecting a clean cabin with woods and water when I rent there and that is exactly what I get. My expectation isn't a day spa. The cabins are clean and cute. As far as woods and water goes, Harold's Resort is lovely. Spider Lake is beautiful and Harold's has one of the nicest sand beaches on the lake. The woods are very nice. Tall pines all around your cabin on a quiet sandy peninsula.

Service left a lot to be desired. Food was average at best…read more Brother in law order a speciality drink. It was missing half the amount ingredients. Called the server back, she said no that's the drink we just ran out of .. XYZ. So basically it was wine with ice. Soups were average nothing to write home about. I ordered the market steak, if was grainy fat with zero flavor in the meat parts. Very disappointing. Definitely would not recommends. If you're near and they have a table and you're hungry it will do. There are much better places that are cheaper or at least worth the money you will spend

We came here for a late lunch and honestly, it was still very busy but after we finished enjoying…read moreour meal and dessert, I can understand why. We were seated at a table close to the bar. When you come in, you are immediately and pleasantly assaulted by their dessert display case so feast your eyes and meanwhile, plan to save some room in your belly because trust me, you'll want some of their dessert. As a result, I ordered a salad, the up north cobb which was good and moderately filling and my husband had the special which was a chicken salad sandwich served with chips. We both had a nice lighter lunch followed by some delicious desserts. Generally, I order dessert and my husband eats what I cannot but this time, he orders his own. I had the cherry crumble and he had the sticky toffee pudding. Their dessert definitely satisfies the sweet tooth craving. So good and so much food! Service was fine. We ended up with the bartender as our waitress who had to do both roles during a busy time. She was a bit flustered but was generally pleasant whenever she came to the table to get our order and check on us. I only wish we were able to come here for dinner but lunch definitely did not disappoint and the dessert was epic!

We booked the 24-25 person shuttle for a winery tour on old mission peninsula and I'm so glad we…read morewent through them. The company itself is very professional and their customer service and responsiveness is fantastic. Our driver (Bill) was prompt, friendly, and was able to take photos of our group at each stop. They made everything so easy and even booked our winery appointments for us. Highly recommended by a group of 20 wine drinkin ladies! Worth the cost and from what I could see when looking up other companies they are more affordable. Bonus: Bill totally put up with our cheesy 90s pop music we played on board! haha

We had a wine tour this past weekend and we were lucky to have David as our driver!…read more He was so thoughtful and attentive. He made it such a great day for us! We look forward to booking him again! Thanks again, David!

They say, "If its too good to be True, it probably is not True"…read more In this case, two nights at the Cambra Suites Hotel for 24,000 point total, was True (For comparison, Hilton Rewards demands 60,000 points for one night at a property in Petosky, Michigan - lessor quality establishment) We had both dinner and breakfast at the Reflect Bistro ! Check it out, you won't be disappointed At Breakfast, we met server Mary Ann. Mary Ann gets 5 Stars out of 5 Stars - for professionalism, humor, and friendliness While we did not meet Chef Deb, her bacon was cooked to perfection, her pancakes were, "Light and Fluffy Brown, the Finest In the Town" Chef Deb gets 5 Stars out of 5 Stars for her Bacon and Pancakes

We're traveling to Traverse City and came here for brunch after seeing some good reviews online. We…read morewalked in to find this bistro housed inside a hotel, so we didn't have high expectations - thought it was just going to be another average brunch. We turned out to be amazed by the food. The Michigan Benedict ($16) was extremely well-made. The thick-cut bacon was crispy and stayed crispy even at the end, after being soaked in hollandaise. It just had that simple balance of fatty fragrance and crunchy bite. The Seafood Omelette ($26) was also really, really nice. The portion of seafood was genuinely generous: I counted at least three scallops, four shrimp, and mouthful after mouthful of lobster folded into a provolone béchamel. Scoop up a piece with the toasted focaccia and it's hard to imagine a better way to start the morning. Service was prompt and the room was cozy and unpretentious. We'll definitely want to be back to try the lunch and dinner menu.

Awful hotel. Paper-thin walls made for a restless nights sleep with crying babies and children…read morerunning up and down the halls. The wireless Internet service was non-existent and on the rare occasions that it showed up, plagued with a weak signal and unusable. The breakfast was just terrible, with coffee that tasted like hot water. The only reason for two stars is that the room was clean and comfortable and the pool was very nice. For me, however, I'd never stay at this hotel again.

Exposed wires and and filthy bathtub jets in my room…read more Paper thin walls is right - I could hear the people in the next room checking their voicemail messages on their cellphones! Called customer care for a refund. Was denied. Supervisor Ben was extremely rude and the manager of the hotel, Jimmy Joe, actually called me a liar until I sent her the pictures. Needless to say, I will never stay at a Best Western again.

Dined inside for a late lunch on a rainy day. The patio looks like a great space, but it was a…read morelittle wet that day. Choose to sit outside when it's available. The restaurant is located across the street from the main road on the bay. The view is still very nice from inside the restaurant. Two fireplaces in the dining area. Neither was on during our visit. The dining area around the booths needs some love. A little worn. Bowers Wine and Coronas to start. Good choice. The Calamari was of excellent quality with tentacles and rings. My favorite. Breaded lightly but slightly undercooked. Needed 20 seconds more. Lettuce Wraps were terrific. The Prime Rib Dip was hearty and the horseradish sauce delicious. Service was good. Friendly.

Everyone said we had to try while in the area. It was just ok for the prices you pay…read more 1.the seats we were in the a/c was so cold we couldn't enjoy dinner. We were told there was nothing they could do 2.the food took so long to come out. Probably sat for over 30 min for our plates 3.we ordered the short ribs and it's mashed potatoes and it came with rice. We only ordered it because it should come with potatoes. We were told they ran out but this was after our meal came out. 4. The hand breaded chicken sandwich was dry and overcooked. 5. The prime rib sandwich was the only good thing we had for dinner that night. For a meal over $150 for 4 people we were expecting more.

Beautiful room. Boutique coffee and hot chocolate, sodas and bottled water always available…read more Helpful staff. A wow breakfast.

"Of Coal, Rain, and Quiche: A Ludington Tale" We arrived in…read moreLudington not by car, not by plane, but by coal-fired steamship, like true 19th-century tycoons. The mighty S.S. Badger chugged us across the the Mishigami in a puff of glory and airborne soot, leaving us feeling like industrial-age aristocrats -- if aristocrats wore raincoats from Target and clutched their luggage like damp raccoons. As we disembarked, the skies opened with the enthusiasm of a Shakespearean tragedy. Ludington greeted us with what meteorologists refer to as "a gentle mist" and what the rest of us call "a relentless downpour." Naturally, we had to walk. Uphill. In the rain. To The Lamplighter Bed and Breakfast, which at that point may as well have been the mythical city of El Dorado. Upon arrival -- soggy, windblown, and questioning all life choices -- we were met by Dan and Jen, the B&B hosts who are either actual angels or have taken an advanced course in hospitality sorcery. They didn't flinch at our drowned-rat appearance. Instead, they welcomed us like old friends returning from sea. We half expected a butler to emerge. Our room? A cozy, clean, charming haven complete with a fireplace. We stared at it for twenty minutes like cavemen discovering fire for the first time. It was warm. It crackled. It whispered, "Go get cocoa downstairs." In the morning came breakfast. Let me just say: if Dan and Jen ever start a brunch religion, we're converting. The food was spectacular -- fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared by someone who has stared into the soul of an egg and understood its purpose. One bite of their homemade goodness and I briefly blacked out from joy. Dan and Jen do not merely run a bed and breakfast. They curate a full journey. You arrive wet and cold. You leave warm, dry, nourished and wondering how much property goes for in Ludington.

Room was very clean and nice. Beds and pillows were comfy. Air conditioner and mini fridge were…read morecold. Bathroom was modern and shower pressure was good. Table and chairs outside room to sit on deck walkway area. Very quiet area with short drive to the Sleeping bear dunes parks. BP gas station near if you need snacks. Stayed 2 nights no real issues except we could hear a child crying through the walls and banging around at like 10pm so walls maybe a little thin fyi.

Date of stay: December 15-18, 2025. We booked the Empire…read moreLakeshore in somewhat last minute to help an elderly parent that was having surgery in Traverse City. We called to book, and Linda was so helpful and personable. We booked the King Suite (the largest) for $109 a night. We thought that was extremely fair. We got there after dark, retrieved our room key from the box, as directed, and was really pleased with how clean and comfortable the room was. There were very few guests, given the winter season. The office wasn't open either, but it was fine. It was quiet, and someone replaced towels and k-cups each day, and emptied the trash. The kureig, microwave, and fridge were very helpful. Note - the fridge was not tiny, it was about three feet tall. The tv and WiFi worked great, we both had to work from the room at different times, and had no problem on video calls. It was a quick walk to the BP for snacks, drinks, breakfast sandwiches (yum!), very convenient. There are two great restaurants open year round, joes friendly tavern and empire pizza. We would be very happy to stay here again and will recommend it to friends.