We arrived from southeast Michigan with plans to take a month to explore the U.P. and relax. Queen…read moreCottages proved the perfect place to do just that. They are aged, rustic cottages on Big Shag Lake. As long as you don't need all the acoutrements of home or an upscale hotel and manage your expectations of a cabin in the woods, you can certainly have a terrific visit. Cons - furnishings, bedding, linens and housewares are all a bit tired and worn. No A/C can be unpleasant if you happen to stay during an unusual hot spell. water smells of iron, you share space with spiders, and the shower is tiny and dark. Pros - Quiet setting on lakefront property, rowboat included, motor and paddleboat available for rent, firepit and grill available, property set way off the road so the only traffic you'll hear going by is on the lake. Lots of windows allow you to take in the outdoors and a passing breeze. Gary and Su and very gracious hosts and work hard to ensure guest satisfaction. Molly, the resident dog, is one of the best behaved dogs we have ever seen and very lovable. Deer sightings, raspberries and blueberries are plentiful. Sunrise from the cottages is breathtaking, and with a brief drive to the other side of the lake you can enjoy an equally pleasing sunset. Proximity to Marquette, the airport, Pictured Rocks, numerous waterfalls and other areas to explore make it a great central location. Jim & Colette http://www.roamingtogether.com http://www.facebook.com/followrt

My entire extended family spent 10 days here. The place was beautiful and had kayaks and bikes…read moreavailable for use while there. You also didn't need to go too far to enjoy the towns around Au Train. There were a total of 11 people and the place sleeps a good 14. Everyone was comfortable and enjoyed our time at the cabin. Ages 2-80 and there was something nearby for all to do. They also have cable and WiFi in the cabin as well so if you want a little down time it's available to you. It was a 6-6:30 hr drive for us but it was worth it. I definitely recommend this place if you have a large family looking to enjoy some time together out in nature. They do offer a smaller cabin next door to this place as well.

Two side-by-side cabins on a back channel of the AuTrain River. One with bunkhouse style sleeping…read morearrangements on the 2nd level, the other with a bedroom & a loft. Very comfortable--if you keep in mind that we are talking cabins. Wi-fi, satellite TV, hot tub, plus accouterments you need (like canoes, firewood & heads on the wall). Towels & linens are supplied. But don't expect a dishwasher. I have no complaints, really. Not everything works perfectly, but then would they call it "cabins" if the facility operated like a 4* hotel? What would it take to get a five star rating out of me? I'm not sure. Maybe EITHER more rustic & secluded OR more luxurious & refined? The qualifications noted should help you match your expectations.

Amazing location, walkable to most of town, close drive to the hikes/waterfalls. Unbeatable service…read moreand amenities, including a pool and jacuzzi. It was the best hotel experience we've had in years (and we travel often).

We stayed here Labor Day weekend and from the moment we arrived to checkout everything was pretty…read moremuch perfect. The front desk staff quickly checked us in, went over all the amenities, salt water pool, jacuzzi, gym, breakfast and pet friendly restaurants nearby. This Hampton Inn waterfront and is just 2 blocks from restaurants, variety shops and a boardwalk with spots to dock your boat if needed. They are pet friendly and even accept ELEPHANTS as we heard them stomp around the floor on the second floor above our room. Don't let the elephant that disturbed our stay keep you from booking this fantastic Hampton Inn. You will be happy you chose this location over their competition on the busy hwy (even with an elephant on premises, LOL)

Everything about the UP seems expensive and this Holiday Inn Express is no different. I paid…read more275.00 per night for a Thursday and Friday night stay in late August for a non-balcony room. That's the only semi-negative thing I will say about this place, The hotel is nice, the workers were nicer, the rooms were clean and the halls were quiet. The continental breakfast was pretty solid too. Bananas (finally! after 9 days in Michigan hotels, I was beginning to think there was a law against them) mini omelets, bagels, muffins, cinnamon rolls, turkey sausage and a pancake machine. The real star of this hotel is the back patio view. Sitting on their deck enjoying the views of Lake Superior while having a cold beverage is pretty amazing. The rooms with lake views have their own balconies or you can be a cheap ass like me and share the patio with the others.

We had a great stay at this Holiday Inn Express. The location is up the hill past downtown…read moreMunising (a 2 minute drive). The hotel is newer and clean. The bathroom was a good size. The hot water was good. Water pressure was fine. The room's heat was welcome on the cold evening. Past the lobby the Inn has a nice seating area for breakfast. We found it to be a good spot to sit and eat food from town. The morning breakfast was busy both mornings. The staff did a good job keeping the coffee full and the food stocked. It was a nice money saver to not need to go out for breakfast in the morning. We opted for the cheaper room facing the parking lot. If I stayed here again, I would spring for a bay-side (Lakeview) room. We had a beautiful and bright sunrise over the bay. The staff was friendly.

Quiet and cozy! You can see a million stars at night from your balcony!…read more The owner was very nice and accommodating. We will definitely stay here again when visiting.

This was an awesome space to stay! My mom and I stayed one night and had our own space in the same…read moreroom. It's off the beaten path, and had a beautiful view! Super friendly communication about check in, etc. The nearby restaurant was also enjoyable. I'd love to stay here again!

Since I was in diapers, my favorite pizza in the world has been from the Gwinn Inn. They have…read morechanged ownership a few times and it seems the pies change a little with each different owner; for awhile my loyalty changed to Rodney's but now things seem back to normal. Best food by far in the Gwinn area.

Great Lakes Road Trip Stay We camped out for two nights at…read morethis hotel during our road trip around the Great Lakes, and it turned out to be a great stop. The hotel was dog friendly, clean, comfortable, and well-kept. The free breakfast was better than expected and gave us a good start each morning. Our room faced South Bay of Lake Superior, which made for a beautiful view -- especially at sunset (though you'll need a little patience, since the sun doesn't set until after 10 PM in the summer!). The location was convenient with lots of great activities nearby, making it easy to explore the area without driving too far. Overall, this hotel added comfort and relaxation to an adventurous trip. Would definitely stay again when passing through!

There are not many places to stay in this area but the reviews of this Comfort Inn were pretty…read moregood. The price was high for a room with a lake view but their season is not very long so I understand. The location is good just a mile into town and a short drive to the western sights of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Park. The room was decent nothing fancy except for the nice balcony looking out to the lake. Unfortunately the strong north wind and cold front limited our ability to sit outside except for a short bit. Welcome to Lake Superior at the very end of May! The breakfast room was super tiny for such a big place and on a Sunday morning it was cramped and hard to move around. Overall it worked for us.

Nice "Mom and Pop" Motel. The room was not large, when you opened the door, it hit the bed. I…read moreshould have asked for a room with 2 beds(I did request to be closer to the restaurant next door to walk to) It had been renovated, as was the bathroom. It needed a fan in the bathroom There was a small table and chairs, mini frig and microwave. It could use black out drapes as each room had an outdoor light on all night. I'm glad I had an eye mask or I would've been awake all night. There is a good family restaurant called Family Inn next door. The road noise can be loud at times but we live in Milwaukee by a freeway so we are used to the street noise. The room we had was not very big, the door hit the bed. I should have asked for a double bed room as we would have had more room. It worked for us but I felt cramped.

It's a basic room not really a luxury suite but it was cleaner than most other hotels I have stayed…read morein. the staff was verry helpful with my late check in. if I need to go back to Escanaba I will stay there again.

Rooms and entire building inside very clean. Staff are all friendly and helpful. Breakfast really…read moredoes look amazing. A billion tv channels to watch. Rooms were actually the quietest rooms I've been in a very long time. Very pleased.

By far the nicest holiday inn express I've been to. It was clean and well kept, the front desk was…read morefriendly and helpful, the bed was nice and firm and everything was just tidy. If you're in the area or driving thru this is definitely a great place to get a good nights sleep

We were so happy with Yelp reiews, so we called and and they only had two rooms left. We had great…read moreservice from the phone call to check in. The room was clean and cozy. We were upstairs and all rooms have a view of the lake. Complimentary breakfast was cereal, bagels,fruit, yogurt,etc. We were so happy with our stay and will definitely book again. Wish we had more time to do more.

Adorable motel from the outside and great Lake Superior lakefront lawn with chairs, picnic table,…read moreand grille. These same amenities are avaible at the pier-side park downtown. Room left a lot to be desired. Paid $200 for the smallest lakefront room and was not worth it. Bedding was clean; however, room was not and maintenance was poor. Cobwebs in most corners and up the walls behind doors, dirty coffee pot, coffee splattered on window sill. Weatherstripping separated from door and daylight coming through, pine trim not sealed before painted so the sap is coming through, drywall coming apart in multiple areas, shower caulk and drywall separated from the shower, 1/3 of the bathroom ceiling was patched and repainted leaving the rest to not match, sloppy painting and patch not painted. Had a frig and microwave but lacking typical amenities like iron, ironing board, alarm clock and outlets. Literally one outlet available and none by the bed. TV great for the deaf because ability to turn off closed captioning was disabled. See pics for examples. I'd suggest finding other lodging. Perhaps rooms other than 125 are better. While this is close to town, there is a motel and hotel in town that are comparable to the cute outside of Beach Inn Motel.