Don't drink the water, but other than that, this is a great little rest stop. Ample parking, clean…read moreand well maintained. Room to let the dog out and sit a spell or have meal before getting back on the road.

If you're driving all the way from the north (Upper Peninsula) of Michigan and get tired, you can…read morestop at this Rest Area 241 for a scenic turnout. Park your car and follow a short trail that leads you to a deck. Climb up the stairs to the top deck and on the top deck you should be able to spot Mackinac Bridge on one side and see Lake Superior on the other side. The deck itself unfortunately isn't too big though, so if there are other people there, you kinda have to wait for your turn, which was what we experienced today when we were there. Also too bad the sky was overcast and cloudy when we were there, so we regrettably couldn't really see Mackinac Bridge very well. But it was still a nice little rest area after one hour of driving.

Quiet over night stay for free. Great stay for RV's. Safe and well lit. Clean facilities.read more

Looking to take a break, located just south of Cadillac. Very clean and well lit. Easy in and out.read more

Excellent rest area with a family restroom and superbly clean.read more

Michigan has spaced these rest areas out quite well and this one was about a half hour further…read morealong from the last. Close enough that if you skip one because you think you can make it to the next, you can! This rest area has a wide sweeping turn at the entrance that does a great job of slowing down cars as they come off the highway. That's always a plus for me. Separate space for cars and trucks, which I'm sure the truckers appreciate. Lots of trees but no shade at 3:30pm. The rest area has clean bathrooms, vending machines, picnic tables, charcoal grills and a pet walking area. As compared to others, it seems a bit larger and cleaner. [Review 17945 overall - 347 in Michigan - 1466 of 2022.]

This is the best getaway. We stayed in the beginning of August 2017 (late post). So peaceful and…read moreserene. Mary and her husband were awesome!!! Everyday we had freshly baked treats that tasted amazing. The room was clean and and safe for our four year-old to play with his trains. It was conveniently located by a small park to swim and a winery. Very scenic, the water that surrounded the lodge was beautiful. We even made a book about our trip. Thank you for hosting us. Would definitely come back!

We love this place! It's not only an incredible value in what tends to be a rather spendy part of…read morethe state -- the lodging is impeccably clean and comfortable and cozy. It's also located in a scenic spot -- beautiful Omena Bay is right down the hill. The lodge itself is comprised of several historic buildings. When we stay here we prefer a room in the Wheeler House, the main house that's also the inkeepers' residence; the second floor is home to four very nicely appointed guest rooms, each with a private bath. The dining room and sitting rooms are on the first floor; guests can enjoy a crackling wood fire in the fireplace, play the piano or just sit and read in the front rooms. Another house on property also has guest rooms, we believe, while a third house is divided into suites. There's also a game/activity building with its own fireplace and kitchenette. The hosts are friendly and helpful, and are excellent cooks -- we love the breakfasts! They're also very knowledgeable about the area, and about the history of their establishment. We really enjoy them. Omena, between Suttons Bay and Northport, is in the northern section of the Leelanau Peninsula but still makes a good, convenient base camp for exploring the rest of the area. We would definitely recommend Sunset Lodge for couples as well as for groups. After driving down "motel row" in nearby Traverse City, we were even more convinced that mom-and-pop lodging is the way to go up here, and that we have found a real travelers' gem in Sunset Lodge.

This is a pretty nice seasonal-only rest area (May to November) that is only set up for cars. No…read moretrucks here, due to the turns and the incline. There is some tourist information on display with brochures and pamphlets on attractions and accommodations in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Clean restrooms and there are also picnic tables and a dog run. [Review 17935 overall - 338 in Michigan - 1456 of 2022.]

This rest area is located near mile marker 235 and is about 185 miles from Detroit. Surrounded by…read moretrees but this afternoon, the Sun was almost directly overhead making for no shady spots to get a rest. The rest area has bathrooms, vending machines and picnic tables as well as a pet walking area. I found the restrooms to be reasonably clean today and the parking lot was clear of litter. [Review 17943 overall - 345 in Michigan - 1464 of 2022.]

Private semi-clean restroom. Animals are chewing the edges of the structure but they are…read morereinforcing it with metal.

Like another reviewer said: It is what it is. This is a rest stop. It's a place to use the…read morerestroom, park your car and stretch your legs, walk your dog, etc. The women's restroom was clean and tidy. You can't ask for much more than that from a rest stop on the side of the interstate. There were no vending machines that I could see, but there was a nature trail that you could walk on. I visited during the fall, when all of the leaves were turning beautiful colors, so I bet that walking along that trail would have been lovely. I didn't have time to explore, though. Rest stops are places that you hit and quit, and that's exactly what I did.

It is what it is. Clean well maintained restrooms, some picnic tables, a nice dog run and a few…read morewalking paths to take you into the woods and away from the freeway. Lots of parking (duh!), and room for kids (parents, grandparents, friends) to run some of the road rust of (and stored energy out). We used it as a pit stop for our dog (German Shepherd) and we were able to let him off leash and get a really good run. It wasn't crowded. There are other rest areas about 30 miles away, closer to town and some tourist traps; this is a nice place to unwind before getting into all that.