We just needed a stopover on our way home and were a little nervous about this hotel selection…read moreafter reading some old reviews. Looks like the place has been completely renovated. Our room was very attractive and functional. More importantly, it was clean and fresh. Bed linens and bed were very comfortable, and there was an easy- to- use temperature control in the room. Hardworking housekeeping staff was still working at nearly at 7:00 pm.

Love Holliday Inn Express, located in Mackinaw City, Michigan. we booked this reservation on a…read more Monday for Wednesday of that week and where lucky to get a room, late June. Check in was at 4:00 pm, room was located on the first floor and pretty nice and clean. Had a good time.

A beautiful setting with picturesque golf course and carriage ride through the elk reserve followed…read moreby a wine tasting dinner. I can't say enough good things about this facility. When I developed a medical emergency during our stay Liz and Sheila responded by assisting my wife to and from the hospital over 30 minutes one way away. Their generosity continued the following day providing emergency housing and transportation enabling us to rejoin our group. So Thunder Bay Resort is tops in our mind providing clean, spacious cabins, good food and good entertainment along with a caring staff. Keep up the good work and God bless all you do

Elk Viewing tour and dinner…read more We had no idea what to really expect, but had high hopes for a nice evening. Thunderbay Resort (TBR, for short) exceeded all expectations! We all seated in the Belgian Horse drawn carriages and took off on time for a 60 minute tour over the river and through the woods to dinner. We saw a lot of elk , too. No, these are not wild elk, but they are not domesticated, either. TBR strives to let them thrive as much as possible in a wild atmosphere, but they would never be able to bait them to be in viewing range for the guests if they weren't considered livestock. They openly explain this on the tour. This is not a zoo, folks, you are really in the forests and really viewing some majestic animals in their natural environment. TBR doesn't even intervene with medical assistance as they really let nature do it's thing. Jack (owner of TBR and dad of the chef, Spencer) was our guide. He educated us on the Elk, their history in MI, and of the resort. It was a clear afternoon in the low 30's and after dinner, we all got to experience the clear, dark, star-filled sky in the low 20's. BLANKETS PROVIDED! After dinner's ride was only 15 minutes or so back to the parking lot: A perfect way to cap off the dinner. Oh yeah.. dinner... Fantastic dinner cooked on two antique, wood-fired oven ranges in a beautiful cabin/eating hall decked out in taxidermy and country charm. This is a family run business and worked by the family. They meal is the same one they served when they started this out 30+ years ago. Nothing's changed except the date and building you eat in (it's way bigger now, and has indoor plumbing). The bathrooms are like museums, too. Not just clean, but tons of historical artifacts and knick-knacks to look at. The dinner wine choices are two reds and a white. They are OK. They serve a couple different appetizer wines with your first course and an ice wine with dessert. These were surprisingly good! If you don't want wine, there are soft drinks available and a cash bar for other drinks. This is MI wine, so if you approach it with that in mind, they are pretty good. In all, it's about a 4-4.5 hour experience. Nope, it's not cheap, but you are getting an amazing dinner and magical evening worth every penny. The only thing better would have been falling snow :-) But the stars up here in northeast MI are vivid since you are in the middle of the woods with no close cities anywhere near, so that was also part of the magic.

Quaint hotel that stepped right out of the 60s…read more Bed was comfortable, room was very clean. Bathroom was tiny with outdated fixtures and zero counter space.

I stayed here for a night and have good things to say! The owners (an older couple) are very…read morefriendly and accommodating. The room itself is a bit outdated but clean. The beds are very comfortable, the TV has lots of channels, the bathroom is spacious with a good size shower, and there's a fridge/freezer and microwave. Outside the room is a seating area, in the front lawn area there are chairs and tables and across the street is the water and a playground area. The location is very convenient, even though it's on a highway- from your room you cannot hear any cars/traffic, there is a very good italian restaurant next door to the inn and an ice cream shop a few blocks down. This is one of the best priced places to stay in the area! Overall, this was a great stay and the owners were the nicest!

This place is amazing! Quiet place. Cabins are incredibly clean. Each cabin has its own bon fire…read morepit, dock, and fishing boat. Great Lake to fish on. We had our two children with us and was a perfect place to go with small kids. The view and sunsets are amazing! We can't wait to go back! Best vacation we've done with our kids!

Lovely place to visit for a long weekend with or without kids- comes with a 15!ft row boat- they…read morecould do with new paddles, however its the best view on lake winyah around- so it's defiantly worth it. Each cabin has- an "up north" feel. Bring a long lighter for gas stoves, a hoodie and a cup of warm coffee for chilly nights. Good fishing- got three pike and a bass this trip :)

Colleen and family were very gracious hosts at Manitou Shores. We stayed in the small housekeeping…read morecabins. They were immaculately clean and very cozy. We were in town for a family memorial service, and she was very patient and helpful despite some changes in our reservation. Really a lovely spot. The lake is right out your door and the hummingbirds came to greet us many times at the feeders. Highly recommended! The only reason why we didn't give five stars was that we dealt with quite a bit of flies during two days of our stay, though folks in town said that that was common for the area.

Very clean, spacious cabins. Situated right on the shores of Lake Huron. Lake is clean, beautiful…read moreviews. Lots to do in the nearby town of Rogers's City. Including bowling, movie theater, bike rentals, parks, waterfall. We come here every year!

Great service, great drinks, great food! Need I say more? Ok, I will. We came in 15 minutes before…read moreclose expecting a less than warm reception. Instead, Joel was warm and inviting. He recommended food and drinks that didn't disappoint. He was talkative and genuine. We had a fantastic meal with great chat. He made us some of his "special" drinks and they were a hit. Tell him what you like and let him be creative. You won't be disappointed.

Hotel is clean, updated, staff is nice and they have a hot tub. Lately Fairfield's are removing…read morethem for a heated pool. I tend to go to Marriott hotels for the points, but I also love the hotel chain.

My husband and I booked the last room available for a fairly hefty price tag but I would say it was…read more100% worth it!! We very much enjoyed our stay here with friendly staff, a well kept king suite, and salt water hot tub and pool!! I love the salt water by the way!! We didn't get headaches from heavy chlorine and I hear the salt water is easier on bathing suits too. The temps were perfect in both the pool and hot tub. The pool is small but it serves its purpose. We did not partake of the complementary breakfast as we had other arrangements. The king suite was extremely comfortable and very clean. The only thing was the shower left something to be desired. I think it could use a good clean something like lime away? The jets shot out in every direction. It was quite annoying. Otherwise everything was wonderful and we plan on returning next year.

If you have a room on the second floor, hire someone to tote your bags up because there is no…read moreelevator. In fairness, the front desk did offer to assist us. Internet was difficult to join, difficult to maintain and very slow when I did connect. Coffee? no : dishwater. In the lobby, it was literally coming out light brown and transparent. Build in time for a run to Starbucks, almost across the street. Room was okay Dark, but that is what we've sadly come to expect. The ironic thing about that is the chain could easily put in 100 watt equivalent lighting and actually save money by moving to LED technology. One of four desktop power outlets was inoperable. Quiet AC, well appointed bathroom. TV was only slightly difficult to figure out. Coffee maker needs to be upgraded to a Keurig instead of these insipid tray coffee makers with postage stamp bundles of coffee. Have you noticed we like coffee? Years ago - maybe two decades, gas stations finally figured out we like really good coffee and began investing in these fancy bean to cup makers. They are slow, but make great coffee. Time for the "O"tel industry to follow suit. If you will allow me a small rant, it's time for the mainstream hotel industry to start leveling with their customers. We are not saving the planet by hanging up the towels, we are merely saving the chain money on laundry costs. I am not picking on Wyndham - this farce has been perpetrated for years by all kinds of resort industry apologists. If you want to save money on laundry costs, how about a sign stating that I won't be getting fresh towels during my stay, in order to place a larger chunk of the bill into the corporate pockets by reducing laundry costs? It would be a refreshing sign that the resort and hotel industry is finally crediting their clients with some intelligence. Thanks Mike

Glad we only needed to stay for just one night. Our room had a moldy smell which hit you the moment…read moreyou entered the room. We didn't have the luxury of asking for another room. The free continental breakfast was not as nice as others I've seen. I was hoping for some sweets but there were none. They had pre-made, pre-packaged omelets that I took a pass on.

Clean and reasonably priced - there really wasn't much of a breakfast - the ice machine wasn't…read moreworking

Very clean and cozy hotel Nice pool and hot tub, with brand new large outdoor deck area…read more Breakfast provided to get your day started Staff was very welcoming and attentive