My wife and I spent the weekend there recently when my wife had a family reunion nearby. Had a very…read morepleasant stay in the American Rose suite. Room was very clean and bed was comfortable. Keep in mind that there is no AC for those few days in Michigan that you may need it. Also all rooms do not have adjoining bathrooms. Some rooms must use the common bathroom down the hall. The hosts were very accomadating and the breakfasts are well prepared and delicious. A very enjoyable stay!

My wife and I came to Greg & Cindi's for a fall color getaway on the recommendation of a friend and…read morewe were not disappointed! Warm hospitality, wonderful accommodations, many attractions nearby, great breakfasts. We visited the Arcadia Bluffs Country Club, hiked on some of the beautiful local trails overlooking Lake Mi, checked out Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, and local wineries. Greg or Cindi can provide good advice on other things to do as well. (PS. Don't let the shared bathrooms on some of the rooms be a deterrent.... it is a very nice setup and was not a problem especially since there were two separate nice bathrooms available and sinks in all the rooms.)

This place knows how to social distance. They also have gorgeous rooms. We literally did not see…read moreanyone other than one other couple who were coming out of their room floor below us. We had a wonderful queen room that looked out over the side Street so we could see our motorcycle parked below. It was the Fourth of July and we kind of worried that someone might mess with my husband's Harley. OK, he worried about that LOL. We rolled into town late afternoon after a 7 hour ride, it was super hot, and we were so happy to get into our nice cool, clean room with bottled water and refrigerator where we could stash some beer. Stephanie had called and left a message on the way letting us know that no one would be there to check is in and how to access our room. It was super easy, and we appreciated the social distancing. People in town we're wearing masks outside and restaurants were open & the people in the restaurants working there were wearing masks. All in all, I feel like Michigan felt really safe for someone like me who has an auto immune disease and so therefore needs to be more careful than regular folks. But I think everybody needs to be careful now, let's be real. The Ramsdell Inn is in an old bank, very cool building with a lot of history. The room we had was decorated to reflect the era, our bed was a big wooden one, with fresh clean linens and plenty of pillows. We also had a very striking fireplace that we obviously would never use in July but it was it was cool. We were up and out the door by 7 AM to catch the ferry back to Milwaukee So we appreciated the granola and kind bars that were left in our room for us. We really weren't in this lovely inn or the town for very long but we loved it. And we will be back.

Really neat place to stay! I was going to get a room at the casino but they didn't have rooms…read morebecause of a renovation. The Dempsey Manor didn't have any vacancy for that night, but the Ramsdell did and I'm so glad! It was really nice to just walk over to the nearby antique shops, and then after a movie at the Vogue just a step back down the sidewalk to go to bed. Enjoyed a cup of coffee in the morning in this little tower-nook. So novel!

No frills, budget friendly, very clean, centrally located, family run motel by Bear Lake…read more My wife and I stayed for two nights. The Inn is a great home base for visiting nearby Traverse city as well as Empire to enjoy the beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes. The Inn itself is situated in a small town of only 500 people, friendly folks everywhere. There is a breakfast spot within walking distance called Lakeside Cafe. The Inn is owned and operated by a veteran and his wife, we arrived after 9pm on a Fri and the wife greeted us with a smile and gave us some info about local attractions. The room had two queen beds which were very comfortable. The room was spacious, very clean (in fact one of the cleanest hotels or motels I have stayed in), flat screen TV with numerous channels, reliable wifi, there is also a pool which can be used during the summer. The only cons are the Inn is located on highway 31, which although not a busy highway, you can hear cars during the day and night. Our room was the 2nd closest to the street but not all the rooms are the same distance to the road. For a little over $80 per night including the 11% tax from the state and city, this spot is very reasonable and comfortable.

A nice roadside motel! It is definitely dated but its exceptional maintenance makes up for it…read more Plush towels, comfy-ish beds, fridge in the room, and a pool! The grounds are clean and well maintained too! The "continental breakfast" is quite basic and might satisfy some but I just grabbed some fresh brewed coffee and did a full breakfast elsewhere.

Our 2nd visit to northern Michigan and stay at The Wayfarer. Iris and Mike are superb hosts , the…read morecabins are clean and well equipped. Very grateful that good dogs are allowed and they have a charging station for our Rav 4. Location is excellent - we do a lot of hiking and there are plenty in the area. Frankfort is charming and has great coffee shops! Highly recommended

Sweet, full of charm and peace. Close to everything in Elberta and Frankfort, and so enjoyable !read more

Portage Lake Motel is a charming, updated 1950's style motel. It has very clean and comfortable…read moreground floor level rooms. The "new" owners were very welcoming and accommodating, making sure that all of our needs were met. We thoroughly enjoyed the private beach with beach lounge chairs, a couple of fire pits and a smaller sand beach area. The mini frig, coffee maker and coffee pods were greatly appreciated. The was plenty of bath towels and toiletries. The bed was very comfortable. The next time we are in the area and are in need of accommodations, we will be staying at the Portable Lake Motel.

Cute motel in a wonderful town . Right across from the lake. Owner very nice and accommodating.read more

Absolutely amazing staff! When there was a mixup with our room, the two women behind the desk went…read moreover and above in their attempt to help resolve in a way to keep these two old and fussy people happy. And they did it with a smile. Better yet, when my husband mentioned the snowy path between our room and the hot tub, they immediately had someone out there and shove it for us. I can't believe that we found such wonderful service. Kudos to the staff at this place.

Very overpriced for what it is and overall a let down, based on all the great reviews. This whole…read moreplace is really about the location. Perfectly situated on a gorgeous white sand beach on Lake Michigan. Being steps away from the sand was fantastic, but that was kind of it. Staff was not very friendly, property seemed a bit run down, and we had a view of a parking lot.

This is a beautiful and peaceful place to relax. Situated on the edge of Black Bear Lake, Michigan…read morewith many pine trees and a swing overlooking the water. I've stayed in each of the wooden rustic cozy cabins and love the 50s vibe of the original decor. Laid back living!

Super quaint cottage. Wendy was super kind and a great host for us. All the amenities are so…read moreenjoyable. Sauna was phenomenal. We did a few sessions (sauna/pool) last night for the end of our stay. So many things to do around here locally too. It is nice because we had a tour sheet guide for recommendations. If you're looking for a nice getaway and peaceful retreat this is it. We'll be back next summer.

We stayed in the Stone Cottage and found it to be the best cottage or motel/hotel we have ever…read morestayed in...Wendy was phenomenal from the first phone call to the greeting as we left. The cottage was cozy (electric fireplace in the bedroom area)),as weather was cool), the large bathroom with walk in shower complete with body wash, shampoo..etc. The decor was cottage and historic of the area, but with all modern conveniences...refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot (coffee provided)..wine glasses and all dishware, utensils, even a small first aid kit in the bathroom. Pool towels and a Weber grill and table and chairs for each unit (good market with fresh meat and bakery items nearby).. A pool and fireplace for guests to gather and meet also included. Know this review is long, but this place is a gem and we will return and tell everyone! Bob & Jan D'Alcorn Visiting from Florida with Onekema family

Very clean, most motels that allow dogs are pretty trashy, but the Baymont in Beulah was a pleasant…read moresurprise. Very clean and competitive rates raised my eyebrows. They offer a pool and a hot tub, as well as breakfast. We will definitely stay here next time we are in northern Michigan.

Pre-checkin made our arrival super smooth and painless. Our room, 105, was very spacious and…read morecomfortable and included a microwave and mini-fridge/freezer. The parking lot is large and there are plenty of places around to get something to eat, breakfast is provided through starting at 6am. I would not hesitate to stay here again