So, I am giving it three stars for the cost of $53 a night, you cannot go wrong. It is definitely a…read moremotel. Two beds - a double and a twin - was perfect for us. A bathroom with towels. On Lake Huron. No Lake views - it is a short walk to the shore where my son had a great time skipping rocks. The bathroom was way small - room for a single, a shower stall and the toilet. A small fridge, microwave and a coffee maker. That is about it. But for $53 a night? Perfect!! The owner has a Chinese Crested dog. These things are ugly so if you see it, don't freak out or gasp in surprise. Seriously. But the owner is very nice and the dog was too, in the end. There is nothing else around this area other than an Inn down the street. It is about a mile from the making Village of Harbor Beach where there are a few decent restaurants, one of which has a really extensive beer list and another one with a great cheap breakfast.

Great ice cream..legendary in the Port Austin arra. Accept no imposters. Waiting in line is worth…read moreit....and you just might drum up an interesting conversation with someone you don't know while you're waiting! Enjoy!

My girlfriends and I decided to do a girls weekend and booked a room at the Whalen's Grindstone…read moreShores. We weren't sure what to expect as none of us had ever stayed there before. We walked into a one-bedroom apartment. The bedroom had two queen-size beds then off to the right was a living room with a big screen TV, a dining area and a small kitchen area that was fully furnished with dishes, coffee pot and everything you needed for an amazing weekend. On the table was a welcome gift from the owners, which was a pleasant surprise. They have a small gift shop which was where we got to meet some of the workers. They were such Pleasant people! We told them we were there for a girls weekend - and really had no plans. They gave us recommendations for places to go and things to see. They even introduced us to one of the charter boat captains, Captain Dan, who let us girls take pictures on his boat pretending like we were out fishing! This is something our husbands had been talking about doing for years and never did - so we wanted to tease them - and Captain Dan played along with our shenanigans - and laughed about it as much as we did! Outside they offered a community fire pit - and made sure there was plenty of firewood for us girls to enjoy a wonderful evening fire overlooking Lake Huron! As usual, our weekend went way too fast and we all agreed, that we were already looking forward to coming back next year! Thank You for an Amazing weekend!!

This is a small business owner in a very small town not a fancy hotel but it is very clean well…read morekept new bedding new air conditioners bathrooms good condition plenty hot water great management very accommodating made our stay very welcoming and will return when back in town please support small businesses

Don't judge a book by its cover......! Very nice and friendly staff. Clean and comfortable room…read more Pet friendly with a fee. I would definitely stay again if in the area. If your looking for food, check out Smally's Bar

This is a great motel with great atmosphere, friendly people and a fantastic view of Lake Huron!…read moreThe only two downsides were there is no wi fi, and that there was not an exhaust fan in the bathroom for the shower. But besides that it was wonderful!

For the price the place was very clean no frills and the bed was comfy. I would definitely stay…read morethere again. Quiet area. Nearby we saw a deer. Overall I highly recommend.

4 3/4 stars really. Read on…read more Beautiful antique mansion restored to excellent condition by the current owners. Furnished with eclectic antique furniture and ornaments, amenities such as lighting and plumbing are modern and luxurious. Rooms are scrupulously clean. Standing procedures are explained succinctly on an information sheet on room's desk; of course you can ask other questions via text, phone, or in person. Overall it is a real, comfortable home. Breakfasts were excellent. The owner is the cook; it is obvious she loves cooking and puts thought and care into preparing seasonal dishes. She was also careful to check about any food allergies guests may have. Subtracting 1/4 star because of baffling TV streaming network setup - with NO volume control! Although we aren't used to that at home, so it may not be a problem for other people. We were treated as special welcome guests; we definitely want to return on a future trip.

I don't usually go for roadside motels, but this one is different. Our room was immaculately clean…read moreand freshly decorated. For a small space, it's very comfortable and efficient - we made use of the sofa and kitchen items. I enjoyed the outdoor pool and walking to the resort's private beach (it's small but easy to get to) to watch the sunset ; it would have been a nice place to swim. Easy access to Port Austin's cute shops, restaurants and activities.

Came here on Christmas Eve with my in-laws, had a fantastic meal everyone really liked there meals…read moreservice was outstanding as well

If you want hot wings, THIS IS THE PLACE!!!! We ordered the…read morebuffalo wings. Perfect!!! They kept them whole and had the perfect amount of sauce and hotness and were cooked amazingly well. We were so impressed that we even left the cook an extra tip! Our waitress Caitie was also super friendly and prompt even while training the new waitress Ashley who was also great! She made sure everything was to our liking. . Going back again soon!!!! We will be bringing friends!!!!

Charming house, lovingly renovated. We stayed in the suite - I highly recommend it. A large…read morebedroom, attached to a four season porch, with a large private bathroom. We paid $99/night, which seemed like a steal. Breakfast was delicious - meat(s), an egg dish, fresh fruit and yogurt, bread and jam, and a baked breakfast treat. Juices and coffee. The breakfast routine on our weekend included sitting around the formal dining room table sharing stories with other guests, similar to a family meal. I'm sure this is dependent on the guests, but it was very pleasant. Very nice B and B.

I was in town for their pink lady's slipper festival. It's a small fair held at the nature center…read morewith live music, food, and vendors. It was pretty fun! The pink lady's slipper is an orchid that is native to the eastern United States and is abundant near the center and it's also the logo of the center. The volunteers mentioned there were over a hundred spotted near the trails and you were sure to see them (which we did, over 20+ sightings!). The nature center itself has dioramas about the ecology of the area, bathrooms, a water fountain, and a bird feeder where you can watch wild birds and chipmunks. There were so many goldfinches and mourning doves at that time of day. There's also a tank with a rescued turtle to look at too. It's very family friendly and the trail I went on near the center was paved with a bunch of signs, although there's also more trails which are unpaved. This is a neat little place and I would recommend it!

This place is a hidden gem in Port Austin not only does it have a great nature walk and agility…read morecourse it is free! I never knew that it had a little indoor Research Center that teaches about the wildlife and history of the county it was very interesting and the highlight of going here was for my daughter to be able to pick out a fossl that was local to the lake they even have a little gift shop in the back that you could buy bookmarks, books, birdhouses, bird feeders, and much more if you're going up here to vacation please take the time to check this out it will not be a disappointment.