This is a basic, budget motel. They do not serve breakfast. There are also no swimming pool,…read morefitness center, or water dispenser in the building. Check in was quick though it was already 9:30pm when we did. They have ample parking space. The room was old but clean and decent. If you're just looking for a place to sleep at, this gets the job done.

We were very impressed. We received a friendly greeting from the staff when we entered. Our room…read morehad a king size bed and the room was very clean. It did have some basic things...coffee pot, ice bucket, refrigerator but no microwave. There is an inside pool but we did not use it.

Awesome hotel!!! Clean rooms, friendly staff, convenient location!!!…read moreAcross from the ferry, breakfast included,heated pool and hot tub!!!! Comfortable bed, microwave and fridge in your rooom too. Would definitely recommend and stay again!!! Oh and they have a great view of the fireworks put on Saturday nights!!!

First... how old are these reviews???? I walked onto the property and immediately wanted to cancel…read moreand find another hotel! The magnetic door card reader is literally hanging off the wall inoperable... and it's the only way to get in... so anyone else can as well. The other two doors magnetic card readers entry pads also do not work!! The room size is acceptable...but just barely. Very small sink area, absolutely no place for daily toiletries, The dresser has the smallest drawers of any hotel we have ever stayed ( corporate people here, lots of travel). The TV also the smallest literally in years of hotel stays... a Phillips 32 inch... AND... absolutely zero premium channels... you can't even order a movie!?!? Yes... Mackinac Island is a tourist destination with lots to do and see... but the nights after walking all day, biking 8.2 miles, you want to get back to a decent room and watch something without commercial pharmaceuticals ads every five minutes... I called the chamber of commerce specifically to check which hotels accept a well trained dog companion... was told... " oh we here at the chamber always recommend St Ignace to our own family members. So... this is the ONLY reason for the "1" rating.... It's the ONLY positive. I will NEVER come back. I will never recommend this run down, old, dated, categorically inadequate hotel... even the manager is clueless on how to run it, says he's new management... Obviously there is a hotel service conglomerate or something that pushes the undesirables to the newbies to Mackinac Island like us... no doubt that the women at the chamber absolutely ruined our first trip with this false recommendation. REALLY FOLKS... HOW OLD ARE THESE 4 and 5 star reviews?!?!?!?! HOW OLD?!?!?!?

Without a doubt, the best value and cleanest lodging in Cheboygan, if not all of Northern Michigan!…read moreI've stayed at the Birch Haus dozens of times and have never had a single bad experience. Friendly owners, perfect amenities, rock-bottom rates. The rooms are modest, traditional roadside-motel style, and are kept spotlessly clean. I happily recommend the Birch Haus to everyone who visits this area, and always look forward to my next stay.

This place is the BEST place you will find in Cheboygan. My family gets several rooms when we visit…read moreand they have great prices! We looked at the others and they were either dirty or waaay over priced. If you like down home service this place if for you. The trail most take for sight seeing is about 200 feet from the Motel and boat launches are close in Cheboygan or just up the road in Mackinaw city. They have great coffee in the breakfast nook :)If you don't book there this summer you lose!

Very nice host. Clean and charming rooms. Continental breakfast was put together well.read more

I was very happy with our stay here. Our room was clean and comfy enough. Angela at the front desk…read morewas very kind and helpful. The breakfast was basic bagel, toast and waffle with toppings. It also had cereal milk, coffee and orange juice. Plenty for a good start to a day of shopping nearby. Such a wonderful area. I'll definitely book this place again.

Super clean, decent size rooms. Didn't hear any noise from other guests. Chairs outside each room &…read morepretty flowers in planters. Would definitely stay here again!

The Wayside Motel is a hidden gem in St. Ignace that we found through its excellent reviews on a…read moremultitude of websites including Yelp. This is an old time motor hotel (motel) located on the main drag, just up the hill from Shepler's Ferry. It transported me back to family vacations in the 1960s, before interstates and box hotels were pervasive. On first sight, one might understandably move on. Rust on the outside of the motel room doors might have suggested poor upkeep. But we already had reservations and the rust was a false flag. Check-in was quick. The owner called us as we approached the Mackinac bridge to confirm our arrival. As has been reported by others, staff was both friendly and helpful. We were offered discounted ferry tickets and an offer that we could leave our car at the hotel during our day visit to the island. This saved us parking fees. The Shepler's shuttle was called to collect us the next day and dropped us off when we returned. As many have written, this family operated motel is impeccably clean and well appointed inside. Internet was fast, heat in the evenings kept us comfortable. (Many hotels turn off heat until October). This motel has obviously gone through a recent renovation. Entering the room, the smell of freshly laid carpet was apparent. The two queen beds were comfortable and provided a good night sleep for our family of 3. Despite the location on a busy street, insulation and sound proofed windows muffled any noise from passing traffic. All important hot water had good pressure and volume in a very clean bathroom. (The only negative would be the towels which were rather thin). We normally stay in brand name box hotels when we are on the road because there is usually a free breakfast. Wayside offers coffee but no breakfast. But that was not a problem. A pancake house was a short walk down the street. All in all, we enjoyed our time at Wayside Motel. It was a good value. We will look to stay here again on our next visit to Mackinac Island.

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!

Great place to stay Renee & Rick are wonderful people! Create awesome memories. 15 minutes from the…read morebridge

We just completed our stay at Crooked Tree Cabins after a quick Memorial Day weekend. What a…read morespecial little secret in northern Michigan! We stayed in the Hemingway cabin and absolutely loved our experience! The cabins have a wonderful, early/mid 20th century rustic appeal and each one is a little different. All the cooking utensils we needed were there, including pots and pans, and the galley sized kitchen was perfect for two people and a dog. The cabin felt private and was truly a special place we can't wait to return to! Any negative reviews I'm reading are most likely picky people with unrealistic expectations about most experiences. These are fairly rustic cabins, with hot running water, heat, and cable TV. If you aren't satisfied with Crooked Tree, you likely expect way too much from this type of mom and pop lakeside resort. If you want a hotel, stay at a hotel, if you want a rustic "roughing it" experience without sleeping on the ground or in a camper, this is the place! Cable TV was nice, but we watched very little considering our beautiful view of Paradise Lake from our cabin. We definitely utilized the free row boat for fishing and the hearty supply of firewood in the evenings. Speaking of which, the night sky was absolutely incredible and perfect for star gazing. The host, Rene, was so incredibly sweet, helpful, and made us feel very welcome. She helped us with any questions we had, and was very responsive. The best part was that we were a short drive to Wilderness State Park or Mackinac City, or virtually anywhere else you'd want to go in that part of the state. We definitely plan on staying again and can't wait to get back!

Stayed here with my parents for a few nights and really glad we chose Pontiac!…read more It's just steps away from Main Street and all of the restaurants/shops. It's also right across the street from the Shepler's Ferry dock. The room was big enough for three people and we had plenty of space. There are stairs to walk up to the hotel, FYI. Staff was very friendly and answered all questions we had about the island. Great hotel!

Great location, friendly staff, comfortable room. Put in an elevator and this would be an easy…read more5-star review! We found no downsides to this facility! Would happily stay here again.