We camped at Outdoor Adventure Lakes of the North resort campground in west branch, Mi. in June…read more Clean, but floors in shower room are quite slippery. They should fix that, even though sign are posted that they are slippery. The pool was great, warm, clean. Activities could be improved upon however. People do not read the paper or even remember to pick one up and nobody reads the whitewash board with printed activities listed on it. We lost our power twice throughout the whole campground for a few hours each time but all in all it gave everyone an opportunity to get out and about and gab with their neighbors. Playground equipment is need of minor repair but the kids liked it anyways. This park is for the older generation by far compared to their other parks. Clean, neat, quiet. We enjoyed our stay very much. They are working on this park to improve it like making pretty wooden benches to sit on, a volley ball court, and other things. It is a work in progress. I give this park four stars at this time.

They have a 5 MPH speed limit in this park. I have a stick shift and was in 1st gear going no more…read morethan 7 MPH and I was chased down by a staff member who said I was "flying" who then proceeded to tell me I'm banned from parking at the trailer we PAID for and I have to park up front and walk in now for the rest of our stay. Maybe they have had issues or something with people "speeding" before but I'm sorry I feel this is a bit extreme to be chased down like this.

Awesome updated cabins...beautiful layout, plenty of room for kids, they even have a restaurant and…read morefull bar on site (that isn't a million $$$)

The list is long on what can be improved. When we were there, they were out of half the menu…read more Any sauce we requested was met with ranch dressing. Sat on the back deck. The chairs were all in horrible condition. Wood planks were coming up. Tables were dirty. The experience was so bad, it was comical.

Loved everything about this resort! I spend most MI summer weekends enjoying the Lake Huron…read morebeachfront at different venues with cottage rentals. Crystal Sands Beach resort was able to accommodate a girls weekend (17 girls) easily. The beach house apartments provided plenty of room, gorgeous views, full kitchen and an open floor plan. The Villa's are equipped with full kitchens, bedrooms, and open floor plans in general living areas. The Suite's were open floor plans with refrigerators and coffeemakers. The property and beach were well kept and grounds crews seemed to make regular rounds to ensure cleanliness. The resort is on the beach and has a gorgeous beach area. There were many families and children enjoying their swimming, kayaking, and bulldog sand castles. At night the resort set up chairs and multiple fire pits on the beach for guests and kept the wood coming and fires going! The resort also came equipped with regular housekeeping which included daily garbage changes, cleaning, and towel replacement. The resort is handicap accessible with an ADA Suite and handicap beach access. My travel companion is wheelchair bound and we had no problems getting around. The beach house steps were wide enough to get a wheelchair bound person up and down and all staff and owners were quick to offer assistance when we took the wheelchair and occupant of wheelchair up and down the steps. I've stayed in many (most) locations in that area on the beach and this is by far the best. We can't wait to go back for our annual girls weekend next year! I can't say enough about the location or the amazing staff/owners of the resort. They truly work hard (while making it appear effortless) to ensure everyone is having a great time. Thank you Sam and Nada!!!! It was truly a pleasure meeting you and thank you for such a great time and all that you did to make our 25th annual weekend perfect!

Beautiful, clean well kept resort. Nada and Sam are the perfect hosts. They have thought of…read moreeverything!

The shower rooms need venting, they say they have guest wifi, but the wifi barely works in the…read morelounge which is supposed to be the source. As much as we pay for this and the yearly maintenance fees, the wifi should have repeaters throughout the campground and be available for use at every site. Otherwise, the campground is family friendly, has activities for kids and adults, and is generally clean, though it's difficult to tell just how cleaned the bathrooms are with cement floors. They always seem kind of dirty. Also, there should be a change machine in the laundry room if the store is going to close at 5 on weekdays.

We stayed here as guests. Some of the staff were super friendly and others were not. The rules are…read moreonly applied to the campers. The staff seems to not have to follow them. We were told to leave the day before we were supposed to check out and only had 2 hours to get out. They wouldn't even let us eat dinner. They accused my boys of breaking a game in the game room that was already broken. I would not recommend this place to anyone. It's not like we were breaking the rules all week. One incident and your kicked out.

Bea-u-ti-ful! a week…read morelong vacation on the lake? uh...yes please! stayed here last summer w/bf for a wedding & family reunion. so. much. fun! during our week at driftwood resort, we... - rented pontoons & took them out to the middle of the lake at sunset (a definite must!) - went fishing - had a ping-pong tournament in the game room - enjoyed bonfires every night by the fire pit - took dips in the lake (which is shallow) - & lots, lots, more! the rooms were clean & comfortable (bed, linens, etc.). the showers have great water pressure & temperature (which maybe people don't care about, but it was a big plus for me). plenty of space to sprawl out & relax. from the person you make the reservation with to the groundskeeper, the staff at driftwood resort is wonderful about making you feel welcome & at home. very kind & very personable. the rooms, maintenance of grounds, & customer service are absolutely top notch. if you are looking for a little getaway, check this place out!

Great place for families. Quiet setting with water access, kayaks and paddle boards. The playground…read morewas perfect for our 6 and 3 year old. Close to fun activities- beaches, trails, mini golf and restaurants. Cabin was clean and had everything we needed.

I read a review on another network about the Bayview, they happened to have a two bedroom unit (#1)…read moreavailable so we gave it a try. The outside and inside is older decor. Panelling, old carpet, older looking furniture, but very cozy. Our unit had two bedrooms, a tiny kitchenette area, a living room and dining room area that kind of blended together. The AC worked great and there was a cable Tv in the living room. It's got a cabin feel to it, but again, was very nice. What really made the place great was it's sitting right on the lake shore. Our unit was a short walk across the parking lot to the beach area. There was shuffle board, a fire pit, a playground and plenty of beach area and chairs available. There was even a couple wood swings and a cornhole game set up. The owners were super friendly. Each unit has a charcoal grill that we used. The room had dishes and silverware. A coffee maker but no filters. The beds were cozy, and the place was really quiet. Our unit was right near the main road and we didn't even hear the traffic. I would definitely stay here again, we wished we could of stayed a few days longer after only staying one day. The price was right too, I think our off season rate (after Labor Day) was only $75 a night.

Finishing up our last few days here! We booked cabin 5 back in February for a week in June. It has…read morea gorgeous beach and great location. The owners are so kind and we've had a great experience. There are paddle board, kayaks, and a paddle boat to use for free! Free firewood is included as well.

Mr. and Mrs. Songer are really friendly and helpful…read more The cabin is clean and comfortable, and right on the lake. In winter, bring provisions such as paper towels and dish soap.

My dad rented a cabin and we came up for the weekend. The lake itself is beautiful. I enjoyed the…read morecabin feel but would have been more comfortable to have air conditioning in the evenings and more space. I'd say bring fans and don't expect much privacy or much room.

Stayed here for the Witches Weekend in Houghton Lake. The manager had fun activities planned and…read moreeven hired a van to join the pub crawl. The room I had was a Kitchenette with a door wall and two bedrooms. It was perfect. The room and amenities were clean, and I will be coming back next year if they do the weekend again!

This place is amazing. We stayed 3 days at this location and the the owner is very nice and any…read morerequests that we had she took care of immediately. Very friendly people and rooms are amazing. Very clean and awesome decor in the rooms. The room was more like an apartment stove, fridge, pots and pan silverware, plates and glasses. By the lake the have a fire pit supplied with wood Incase you want a fire to sit by near the lake. Wonderful view sitting by the lake in the evening watching the sun set. We will be staying here again and telling our friends as well.

Great place to stay! We were here in July, 2004. We stayed in one of the hotel rooms. the room…read morewas nice, if a little cramped and small. The staff was so wonderful and friendly -- from the minute we checked in until the second we checked out. My husband proposed while we were on this trip and staying at the Lake Vista. Afterwards, we were in the store getting some drinks and i, of course, was telling anyone who asked how we were doin' that we just got engaged. the guy behind the counter was so sweet. congratulated us and gave us our cappuccino's "on the house". This was a really nice place. it is right on the water and they have a really nice pool. The grounds are decorated beautifully with a fountain in the middle and there was a really nice, large deck. overall -- great place to stay!

When we 1st arrived they had all the windows open and the room was full of gnats. We stayed one…read morenight in May 2025, the rooms are incredibly small for the price you pay and the blinds don't cover the door or windows, so anyone walking by can see in. Will not be staying here again!!