The Fitzgerald is a fabulous restaurant. The atmosphere is spectacular with view of Lake Superior…read more The inside is small, quaint and nicely arranged. The chopped ice in the water glass is definitely appreciated. The food is wonderful with interesting dishes. The plate presentation shows their culinary expertise. There is wide range of cocktails and beer choices. Overall, a very nice place to enjoy a great meal and drinks. We look forward to eating there soon.

Several years ago we had a bad experience at the Fritz. I finally got the husband to give them a…read moretry again and it was an amazing experience. From being greeted by friendly staff, having mixologist make our drinks which were over the top good, to literally the best smoked prime rib we have ever had. My husband's comment was "the Fritz is backed on the list! Thank to all the staff and owners for a great dining experience. We will be back next year. Thank you Judy Robinson

We were traveling through the Keweenaw and needed to stop for the night. After reading the reviews…read morefor the Whitehouse we decided to check it out. The room was clean, great location, reasonable rates and charming owners. You can spend a lot more at many of the motels in the Keweenaw, but you won't find better value anywhere.

Blast from the past gem, with comfortable and affordable accommodations. Was a delight to stay…read morehere. Clean and well kept by the owners. They certainly take pride in the place.

Our day was fantastic. Let's start with the room. The room was typical for a motel. Beds were…read morecomfy, clean with no smells, temperature control comfortable. In room coffee for the morning. The fantastic part was that we went exploring on a side-by-side. Honestly, I don't know why we waited so long to do this. To afford it, we used the money that we would have used to eat out Saturday and Sunday and rented a UTV. Then spent a day exploring the Keweenaw. What a great adventure. It was Father's Day and my husband was thrilled.. Thank you Trailside Lodge, and Copper Country Rentals!!

We stayed here with our toddler and it was really great. The king bed was super comfortable, the…read moreroom was clean and had a good lodge feel. Grateful for good sleep!

Amazing vintage resort! Walkable to shops, restaurants and Lake Superior. Was clean and comfortable…read moreand has lots of vintage charm.

For all those adventurers out there needing to check Isle Royale National Park off their To-Do…read moreLists....then I highly recommend first staying here at Minnetonka Resort before venturing off to one of the most remote parks in the United States! Yes this Minnetonka Resort was perfect for myself I couldn't have asked for much better in terms of rustic and accessible accommodations before my journey out to Isle Royale. Let me just back up a moment and give some details about what makes Minnetonka Resort so great and why you should choose to stay here as part of the Isle Royale experience.... To arrive at Isle Royale NP, you must take a boat. It's an island park set out right along the border with Canada. There are multiple destinations for which you can depart towards Isle Royale. This Minnetonka Resort is located in the tippy top section of Northern Michigan (the UP - Upper Peninsula of MI) in a very quiet and remote town called Copper Harbor. And it's here in Copper Harbor where you can take the Queen IV Ferry on beautiful Lake Superior and over to Isle Royale. From Copper Harbor the trip is only 3 hours long and during my research of Isle Royale, I discovered departing from this town of Copper Harbor to be most efficient. Because...not only is a 3 hour trip on Lake Superior waters relatively quick in comparison to others out there, but the Queen IV drops you off in the heart of the park at Rock Harbor. From other destinations you may get left off at more secluded points of Isle Royale, but the main event section/star attraction is certainly Rock Harbor. So, my point is...I'd suggest leaving from Copper Harbor and then obviously that's what brings into play this...Minnetonka Resort! I loved everything about my stay and experience here. Let me go through all the cool aspects... Btw...almost every tourist comes to Copper Harbor to eventually ride out to Isle Royale. If you're staying at Minnetonka Resort...it's most likely to have a place to rest at the night before your trip departure...and then when you return back to Copper Harbor from Isle Royale (especially those visitors who go to Isle Royale just as a day-trip and do not camp out overnight on the island)...a place to sleep for a second consecutive evening after the boat trip back. - I booked online to stay here for 2 consecutive evenings. I was traveling alone so all I needed was a one person room to rest my head. I selected Cottage #11 which was the cheapest rate they had for late June this past summer of 2021. It was $85 per night and with taxes my total came to $185.30, a great deal! And...their website was extremely easy to use! Terrific website! You'll understand when you logon to the internet and book your cottage. Also, it's not just a motel...this $85 per night was for my very own CABIN with a separate shower, sink, a/c unit, WiFi, television with all the good channels...and overall, just a very homely and charming feel!!! I had a great nights rest for both evenings and truly I felt like I was staying out within the heart of the great outdoors, my favorite type of setting! - Minnetonka Resort is located right in the main part of town of Copper Harbor. The boating dock and pier for departing on the Queen IV Ferry was within a 5 minute walk!! I asked Minnetonka Resort if I could leave my car for the day beside my cabin while I walked over to the ferry and they said..."no problem!" That was ultra convenient because driving and parking next to the pier cost a day fee so I was able to avoid that charge. - There is a small gift shop within where you check-in to the resort. Though I never purchased anything, I did like browsing around the store. - They offer laundry on site. - Minnetonka Resort sits right on the corner as you first enter Copper Harbor. It can't be missed. In fact...you can pretty much walk anywhere in town. Granted...Copper Harbor is a tiny little seaside area, but one night it was so pleasant outside that I even walked over to the Mariner North Restaurant for dinner (which I recommend as well). I cannot say enough good things from my stay here at Minnetonka Resort in Copper Harbor, Michigan. It only added to my wonderful collection of memories and time exploring out at Isle Royale making my entire expedition to this truly primitive national park a glorified experience that I'll never forget. Finally, a reminder why to stay at Minnetonka Resort.... - very affordable prices during peak summer travel season. - all rustic and cozy cottages. - accessible to walk to Queen IV Ferry dock and around Copper Harbor. - gift shop. - wonderful website, up front and honest about their prices. - located in the heart of Copper Harbor, MI...the most accessible town for beginning park departures and quests out to Isle Royale NP!

Absolutely LOVED this place. The whole house is AMAZING! The views are wonderful and pretty much…read morehave a whole private beach. Nancy and her husband were wonderful hosts and turning into a complete one stop shop place to stay. I can't wait to go again!

From the owner: A Romantic Lakeside Escape Awaits…read more Discover timeless elegance at our beachfront "Castle" on the majestic shores of Lake Superior — a luxurious, owner-occupied retreat designed for those who crave beauty, serenity, and connection. Crowned with a charming rounded turret, our home offers just four exquisite suites, each thoughtfully designed to provide intimacy, comfort, and tranquility. With limited occupancy, you’ll enjoy a peaceful ambiance that feels both exclusive and deeply personal. All guests share access to the stunning Lake Level of the home — a refined common space filled with curated amenities to elevate your experience. From breathtaking sunsets on the beach to quiet mornings wrapped in luxury, every moment is crafted to be unforgettable.

We were greeted by three servers when we walked in , it put a smile on our faces…read more We got a table right away and our drink orders were taken. A mix of mostly locals and some campers and boaters (we came by boat and parked at the Dreamland dock). Clean restaurant and bathrooms (always appreciated). We ordered the special: fried chicken with past. My husband loved the combo. The pasta sauce was soooooo goooood. Ordering that as a stand-alone dish would be a winner too. The chicken was fried very nice! The sandwich was one of their famous ones but I don't remember the name. It's the last one on the menu. Our friends love this and always come here for it. I got the whitefish. It was delicate and moist. I was a little bummed that the tartar sauce was not homemade because I bet they'd do a great job at it. Instead it was a premade sauce. Great service. Friendly atmosphere. Nice porch to sit on the rocker after dinner and chill for a bit before heading back to the boat. Did I mention how cool- and unique - a public dock that takes you to a restaurant on the Portage is?! 10 points for that alone!

I had heard my father speak about Dreamland from his younger years and the name always suggested a…read morepleasant experience unfortunately things were only average at best. I had hoped for a locally caught Golden fried Whitefish filet unfortunately it was just a standard square fish patty , fries were okay , service was alright , ambiance left a bit to be desired. All in all the experience was a bit of a letdown. I guess I had imagined something a little more Dreamy.

Clean, basic, no-frills hotel. Outdated, which the photos represent. Good for a U.P. Hotel.read more

Never in my life have I been kicked out of a hotel until today. My youngest daughter is up visiting…read morefrom Wisconsin and has had nothing but trouble with the desk clerk since she checked in. We have a large family like many in our area and we all thought it would be easier to all go see her and enjoy the pool. After walking past the front desk with my grandchildren and niece and nephews and swimming for 10 minutes we got kicked out. My daughter use to work for Wyndham and these are the REWARDS she gets. Never will my family or friends stay there again! ~completely disgusted

Hands down, the best Hampton Inn I have stayed at. This location is pretty new, I think 2 years…read more Excellent maintenance, it looks like the just opened the doors yesterday. Staff was super friendly and helpful, sent me a text (a first) later that day to see if everything was "OK". Nice touch. Rooms are huge, nice river view. Another first, they have a bar / restaurant on the 7 floor! Bed was very comfy, linens fresh and very plush. I will definitely come back here on my next Houghton trip.

The antithesis of family friendly! The 18 yr old morality genius at the front desk and her equally…read moreunfriendly bartender friend felt it was time for us for put our child to bed. She told me it was "ridiculous" that our child was still awake at and that he should be put to bed. I'm shocked that at a hotel chain who purports their mission to be "the most hospitable in world" we were treated so poorly!