We recently stayed at the Red Fern Inn, in the Kelly's Island suite. We had a wonderful stay,…read moreand I can't say enough about the staff, the amenities and the comfortable vibe of the Inn. The decor is so interesting and tasteful, perfect for the area. The kitchen was equipped with full size refrigerator, microwave, toaster, stove/oven and all the other items you could need. We had two children with us, so it was great to have a fully stocked kitchen. Bonus - they have a winery on the property, Rocky Point Winery. It was so fun and convenient to be able to go downstairs and order a glass of wine (beer/mixed drink), enjoy a tasty snack and sit at the lovely patio and garden areas. It has a nice selection of gifts to purchase at the winery as well. As I mentioned, the owner and staff were so accommodating and responsive. I highly recommend the Red Fern Inn for your next stay up at the "islands".

Amazing spot nestled in the cutest town of Marblehead. They…read morehad a great selection of wine and amazing outdoor seating. It's such a great spot to come and have a nice glass of wine, or 5.

We usually go to Bay Harbor Marina for our annual family dinner. The last 2 years we have been…read moredisappointed. This year decided try something new and Millers Table was great. Great and friendly service. Our party started with the walleye cakes and artichoke spinach Gouda dip. Both excellent. For entrees the walleye was superb, lamb and strip steaks cooked perfectly. I highly recommend. We will be back next year

The spot was OK. Next time I visit I probably would skip this restaurant and find something better…read more First night we didn't have a reservation and we asked for a table for two, the place looked dead and acted like they were so busy and the next reservation wasn't available for hours later so we found something else. We tried calling and kept going to voicemail so we walked down, and the host was just on the phone chit chatting So we made a reservation for two days out and went on a Sunday and there was literally only two tables when we went but our server was so slow. Our server was nice, but for how slow it was, it was a little bit ridiculous that our drinks were completely empty before we were offered refills. The food was good but nothing to write home about. I got the veal and my sister got the fillet, the steak undercooked for what she ordered, but was still good. Overall, the food was good, but the service is lacking so probably would skip here next time and find something better. The next day we went to the pub which was better Service and more tentative.

We checked out Island House Hotel as part of the Walleye Drop to ring in 2026…read more I scoured reviews to see what I could find out about it, and it turns out the hotel is now individual vacation rentals. It seems that a large majority are managed by a few vacation rental management companies, so could explain why some had different experiences than others. As some other reviewers stated, yes the rooms are small.. but it's a historic hotel. If you've ever stayed anywhere historic, this is pretty common. Nothing unusual. The room was clean and pleasant. Due to it being a holiday, I'm sure the rate was a bit higher because this hotel is centrally located. This is the upside, you can walk to everything from the hotel. Parking was included and plentiful, and the self-check in/out was smooth. As some have noted, the instructions come by email so make sure you watch for that. Overall I have nothing bad to say about it- worked out great for us for what we wanted.

The website is deceiving and your room will be super small. Just a bed and a bathroom. Poor…read morecustomer service. Horrific experience. Stay away. Far away v

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Bart and Sandy! They are so professional, kind, and hospitable…read more No detail is spared and they go above and beyond to make their guests comfortable. We loved the amazing breakfasts by Sandy (we had breakfast inside one day and then out on the gorgeous patio by the water the next morning) and Bart handed us delicious Mint Juleps to help celebrate the Derby. Throughout the day, we took advantage of the plethora of great spots to sit and take in the gorgeous view. Bart and Sandy are hilariously sweet and a tremendous joy to be around. Absolutely recommend a stay - we know we will be back!

Very clean and hosts are fantastic! Breakfast was homemade and amazing. Deck overlooks the lake and…read moreour room had an amazing view of the lake as well. The house is updated and gorgeous! We will be back!!

Our stay here was way beyond our expectations. This place is absolutely beautiful, its like a…read moreHallmark movie. The room was bigger than I thought, with a sitting area and a lake house / beach decor. The owner's Paul and Emily are so welcoming and very outgoing people. This place is walking distance to everything on the island. The location is perfect. Now, my favorite part of my stay here was the Breakfast. It was amazing and included in your stay. The owner Paul is the chef and he is creatively talented with the breakfast options. They offer an extra ordinary continental breakfast, regular breakfast items with a upscale added version. You can also order from Paul's special menu. I had a Cast iron blueberry dutch baby which was delicious. My husband had the Chilaqueles, which he has had in Mexico and said Paul did it exceptionally well. I would suggest when getting breakfast to eat it outside on their covered porch and people watch. Looking forward to my next stay here.

We are so thankful that we found this little boutique hotel! It's located in the perfect location…read moreto be able to walk downtown in no time but also be able to get away from the hustle bustle when you want to. Our friend also stayed there, and the rooms were impeccably clean! Very thoughtful amenities were provided! And the common areas were so amazing! The staff were very friendly and helpful! This has to be the best kept secret for lodging on the island!

This place is in Lakeside - a Chautauqua that we have visited for over 30 years. This is our…read morefavorite place to stay. The rooms are sweet and each has a bathroom with a shower. The breakfasts are gourmet. One year, many of our family stayed because our niece got married here and it was lovely to all be together!

When looking for a place to stay while we visited Cedar Point, there were a lot of expensive places…read morethat didn't fit our budget. Thankfully we found the Maples! It's only slightly further out from the theme park than other hotels and infinitely worth the price reduction. The fancy old school neon sign out front is a helpful waypoint when you're coming back after dark (no missing your turn!). This isn't a chain location; it's independently owned and operated by a swell fella named Steve. Steve was very friendly and happy to have us for three nights. Each morning we were able to go over to the "office" (the back of his home) and snag free coffee, donuts, fruit, and granola bars (no COVID excuses!). He said hi to us or waved whenever he saw us enter or leave the property. And what a gorgeous piece of property it is! We both really enjoyed the more "homey" feel to this over the traditional parking lot + multifloor hotel. The rooms are small and honestly reminded me of my grandma's old house, which is probably accurate because this place was probably built around the 1950's. You can see it in the tile bathrooms and fixtures. That said, it is on the older side so there are some imperfections here and there if you look close. Some rusty grout, some warped wood, that kind of thing. Sure, it'd be nice if some renovations were done. But again, we spent the majority of our time riding roller coasters, not relaxing in our room so we really weren't seeking a "resort" experience. It all depends on what you're looking for in a stay. There is a pool which we unfortunately never got the time to utilize, but it looked really nice and the hours are generous. The ice machine worked really well so we were never without cold water to drink. The only thing that was missing that would've been really nice to have was a mini fridge/microwave so we could have some meals without going out. Each room also comes with a fold-out little bed so you can sleep an additional person or child. I actually ended up using it because it was softer than the full-sized bed. Steve was generous in supplying additional soap bars/shampoo during our multi day stay. The TV worked well and had all the standard channels. The wi-fi worked great for all my needs! A/C was functional and not too loud. Do note that this place is right next to the railroad tracks and trains will go by throughout the day/evening. We noticed the busiest time seemed to be 7am. The trains always blow their whistle while going by and it is quite loud.

This place is a VIBE and has a family business for 100 years! Not going to lie, the photos almost…read morethrew me off and we almost didn't stay here. However, when a business is open for 100 years, you have to give it a shot! First, I highly recommend that the owners hire a social media manager and post pictures that do this place justice. The grounds are super cute and the sign offers a great photo op! Walking into the room brought an enormous rush of nostalgia. It was cool to be able to stay in a place that my grandparents would have stopped at in their younger years. Most importantly, the rooms and bathrooms were super clean!! The room comes with a modern television and a small refrigerator. The property owners are very personable and, as part of your room fee, they provide freshly made local donuts each morning. The donuts are worth the stay alone. In this day and age, we were surprised to be able to find such a cool Experience for such little cost. Easy parking, beautiful pool (we didn't use it but it looked nice), amazing customer service. Without hesitation, we will stay here whenever we are back in town. Maples Motel is a historic treasure and I highly recommend staying here.

We loved Meg our server. She was awesome The food was great…read more We got the at Price appetizer duel walk case of dip which was really good. The signature cocktails were good. We got a grapefruit, martini and espresso martini. Also a strawberry filled spritz. They were all half off for happy hour.

The place looks unbelievable and the wait, (and service) staffs are top notch, but we had a few…read moreproblems with the room. We were set up for a 2 night stay and soon found the TV had a habit of going blank, (the black screen of death), but we didn't report it, as we figured it was a sign that we weren't supposed to watch it. The sound was still working though, so we invited a few friends over and we played some MTV videos and tried to guess the band/song. The next morning I noticed a weird humming sound and tracked it down to coming from a small fridge, that came with the room. When I opened the door, the humming stopped but returned after a few minutes. Then I went to take a shower. The shower door opened up on its own a couple of times. This was a little awkward, for both my wife and I. The humming did not stop but was kind of blasted out by the air conditioning and with the temps a bit lower on our second night, the AC was quieter so the humming was more noticeable and it became an irritant. We did request a few chairs and the hostess was happy to handle that but we also paid a ton of money to stay here and while I did mention all of this when checking out, nothing was done about it. I wasn't expecting a lot, but some kind of gesture would have been great!