A sweet little motel to stay before going to the island. Our room had a wonderful whirlpool tub…read morewhere two tall people could comfortably enjoy a nice romantic soak after a long day. This motel also had two hot tubs one inside with an indoor pool and one on an out door deck. There was also a nice little picnic area with a grill. The owners are so sweet and accommodating along with their cute little dog. We can't wait to return.

My stay here was amazing! My boyfriend and I were able to get a room same day, and the owners were…read morefantastic! The hot tub and pool were very clean, along with the rooms. Pricing was great and couldn't ask for better, I would recommend this place to anyone!

We had a great experience at this spot! Friendly and helpful staff, the rooms were cozy and the…read moremattresses were surprisingly comfortable. It looks like they've been updated fairly recently too. There's a small pool that looks very well kept, the view is incredible- especially on a clear day. There's shuttle service to Sheplers ferry if you're going to Mackinac Island. Would recommend!

We stayed her for four nights, basing our choice on previous ratings. The location was another…read morereason for choosing this motel. It's off the beaten path, but close enough to the shops in town and it's an easy walk to many places to eat as well. It's not a big place and it's not a big well known company either. It's a nice family owned business. There were pros and cons to our room so I'll be sure to cover everything. First off, the room was very clean and that comes from someone who is a neat freak. Housekeeping was fantastic. The bathroom could have been more user friendly. Although it was nicely updated, there was no room to set toiletries because it had a pedestal sink which looked very nice, but when you're traveling, you have 'stuff' that needs to set out. The odd thing was there was no toilet paper holder and because it had the pedestal sink, there was no room to set the roll. We either had to set it behind us on the tank lid which was an awkward reach or put it on the shower 'step in'. It was kind of maddening but maybe they weren't done updating or maybe someone forgot to reinstall the holder after the update. Now on to the shower.... it was beautifully tiled with a very nice and newer looking shower head. I loved it. The downside was that the shower didn't have any type of shelf or area to put shampoo, conditioner, soap etc except for the safety railing. So... we had to balance the bottles, razor and bar of soap on the railing. That was a fun daily game of balancing everything. The towels and wash cloths were thick, soft and clean and there was plenty of bar soap and shampoo that was replenished daily. The light and overhead fan were connected rather than separate so when you turned on the light, the fan went on as well. The toilet looked fairly new and it was the newer type that had the water saving flush. All in all the bathroom was pretty nice. If they could add a toilet paper holder and maybe a shelf for the shower to set the bottles, bar soap and anything else on and maybe a shelf for toiletries and accessories next to the sink, the bathroom would be perfect. For the main living area, it was your standard motel room with a smaller size TV, a small fridge with a freezer, a small Keurig type coffee maker with two coffee pods a day and an ice bucket. There were 2 drawers on the dresser and one of them was where I had to put my cosmetics and toiletries when getting ready each morning due to the bathroom having no room for anything. There was also a small rack above the dresser for hanging a few clothes The two beds were full size. Needless to say, I was happy to come back home to the queen size we're used to. They had a variety of pillow to choose from based on your sleeping preferences. The bed overall was a bit too soft for my liking but for 4 nights, the full size, softer bed was fine. The comforters looked clean and fairly new and updated. There was an outlet next to the beds to plug in charging cables, and the bedside table had a wireless charger that we were able to just set our phones on to charge so that was nice. The outlet did have a couple of ports too, but unfortunately they weren't working. There's a heated pool, but we didn't use it so I can't say anything about it except that it had a nice sitting area and people seemed to enjoy swimming in it. The best part about staying here is the awesome view of the Mackinac Bridge. Pretty much every room here has a great view. We were closer to the end, which is closer to the water, which is closest to the bridge and we were on the 2nd floor. I'm glad we were up a level because the morning and evening views of the bridge were beautiful from the 2nd floor. You do have to walk upstairs because there's no elevator so if you have difficulty with climbing stairs, the lower level is where you want to be. The sunrises from the balcony were fantastic, beautiful and picturesque. There is a small beach, a walkway and benches for sitting as well. There's also a grassy area with picnic tables right outside the motel. So....there you have it! A pretty nice place with absolutely fantastic views of the bridge along with lovely morning sunrises and close to the bustling town where there are plenty of shops and places to eat. If you decide to stay here, I hope you enjoy your stay just as we did.

I had a great experience at the lighthouse view Motel while staying in Mackinac. It's across the…read morestreet from the lighthouse and a park with an incredible view of the bridge. The staff were very nice and the room was adequate. I would stay at the Lighthouse view Motel again.

Check in was quick and easy. She gave me lots of information and coupons. Very helpful! The room is…read moreclean, the bathroom is a bit dated, but everything functions, the water pressure is great, the pool and hot tub were clean. A very nice stay for our anniversary.

Absolutely loved our stay at Bear Cove Inn! The Eagle Room was clean, comfortable and so much fun!…read moreThe attention to detail is awesome. The owners are so friendly and knowledgeable of the area! Without hesitation, we would book again if in the area! Thanks so much Bear Cove Inn!

My daughter's words upon entering our room, "It's so janky, I love it." Pretty cheesy decor. Fake…read morephilodendron leaves on aspen branches, etc. It was mostly clean and neat. Nice little fridge and microwave. But, there was just a bunch of little things wrong, like non-functioning porch light bulbs in both ours and the neighbor's units, really really dusty potted "silk" plants, clean but old towels I would have replaced a long time ago, etc. Not worth $168 for one night (in my opinion). But, it's perfect for a young couple looking for a fun and quiet room. And the lady running the front desk was nice to talk with re reservation and our needs.

Oh man, this might be my favorite cozy little lodge I've ever stayed in. When we drove up and got…read moreout of the car, we experienced the most peaceful silence that enveloped and set the mood for our entire stay. If you want someplace to come to disconnect and breathe, this is the perfect place. The owners, Jim and Carol (and Jack the dog!) know how to run a business. They were both so friendly and made our stay that much better with our conversations with them (they were also the bartenders at night). The place is immaculate. Our room (room #1) was so comfy we didn't want to leave and dreamed about going to sleep every night because the bed was so comfy. The decor was simple but beautiful. It felt like everything they picked was perfect for the space. Outside had rocking chairs on the front porch to sit and watch the sunsets over the lake. There were kayaks and a boat to use that I was sad we didn't have time to do but loved that they were there. They had a fire pit and wood for you to make a fire whenever you wanted. They don't have a kitchen but they did have breads/muffins and yogurt for breakfast and the option of buying charcuterie boards. The bar they had is great! As with the rest of the place, it's cozy and intimate. They have a game cabinet you can peruse and pick from. The cocktails are amazing (best last word and sazerac we've had in a long time and strong; they don't skimp on the ingredients). Overall, I would 100% stay here again. Loved everything.

Wonderful owners, amazing setting, wonderful rooms! My husband and I stayed at the lodge for three…read morenights and it was magical.

Our stay was only 1 night as we passed through the area. It's very conveniently located, about half…read morea mile from the restaurants and right off the highway to the bridge. The room was clean and functional. While there it didn't seem too busy, based on parking lot. Overall, it was a simple stay with two beds for our party of 3. The beds are on the firm side, the shower was hot but lacked water pressure, and they give you an actual key, vs a card. I did enjoy that outside each room are 2 white plastic patio chairs that were clean and a nice spot to sit for a bit in the evening. The next morning checkout was simple (leave the key on the table), and we walked across the parking lot to the Wild Blueberry to grab some treats for the road. Although it doesn't have the luxury of a Holiday Inn, etc. it was the absolute definition of "eh, not bad." Reasonably priced, clean (an imperative), and convenient.

We had reservations for Wednesday and called Sunday to change them for tomorrow, Monday. Their…read morevoice mailbox was full. We contacted the booking site by email to cancel the Wednesday reservations 72 hours in advance to comply with the restrictions. It should be noted that there was no change option. However, on a Sunday afternoon, we received no response. It's 9/29, too late for summer, and too early for real fall color. As we were driving through town, every single motel/hotel had vacancy signs and empty parking lots. The person staffing the desk at the motel was just a temp and asked us to wait for the regular person. I stepped across the parking lot to get a blueberry donut at The Wild Blueberry. Ten minutes later, I returned to the motel door to stand and eat my donut. A woman breezed past me and asked, "You don't want a room, do you?" I kid you not!!!! At that point, I could tell we were not going to have a good experience. Sure enough, she proceeded to argue forcibly with my man about cancellation restrictions and that the rate instead of being $78 a night was now $99 a night. My man said he didn't want to cancel but simply change our reservations receiving the previously booked rate. She started talking loudly over him. He said, "It sounds like you don't want to help us." She responded that she thought we should stay elsewhere. We're staying at the Holiday Inn Express who welcomed our business!

The right price, friendly staff, a very clean room, comfortable bed, no extra frills. I'd stay…read morehere again. Nuff said!

Been staying here since 2013 and I gotta say since this new owner took over 2+ years ago, it has…read morebeen the worst ever! Don't try to check in 30 mins early because all the employees they had still didn't clean the rooms from a 10am check out. (12-14 rooms). They will they will give you an attitude when you ask if you can check in early! Check in 2 hours after your check in time at 3pm and they still don't have the room ready. They say they have WIFI, but it doesn't work if you use the ones that are facing the lake! Like I mean doesn't not even reach that far!!!! Oh it doesn't end there...you try to talk to them about something and they act like they clueless..."I don't understand" attitude. The rooms are not as nice as you think either. Beds are like sleeping on a stuffed been bag that is just not as comfortable as you think! My back is in it's worst shape ever from 2 nights there. The locks don't work on the doors and some don't even have the whole door knob components on them. OOOOH, as for what they explain the website. HA! Better think again...nothing is accurate on there either. Even the phone number is weird on it. After being loyal to a family that used to own it and live there and was so amazing and accommodating to their guests to a new owner that just cares about the money...I'm no longer staying here again! You should stay else where than here...your vehicle is better than this place!

Really cool cocktail & small bites place in a boutique hotel. Stumbled on it on a Wednesday evening…read moreand they had live music. The decor is very hip and the small bites were delicious! Service was good too!

We stopped by for a snack and a drink. Drinks and the charcuterie board were both excellent. The…read moreservice was friendly. Each server was their own bartender which made things chaotic. The only suggestion I would make would be to have one bartender and have service people take and deliver orders. Otherwise, it was a great experience. (The live music outside was awesome. )