My husband and I stayed at the Grey Hare Inn over the July 4th holiday, we had been to the wineries…read moreon Mission Peninsula several times but had not stayed overnight. Our stay at the Grey Hare was thoroughly enjoyed by both of us. Derrek and Sarah were so attentive and made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The attention to details was impressive - there were glasses of port and chocolate set out for us every night, homemade snacks available in the sitting room and the breakfasts Sarah prepared were so delicious they bordered on decadent. Every morning, Derrek served us a special homemade pastry with coffee at 8:30am while Sarah made our breakfast, ready at 9am. The timing was very relaxing and gave us a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding the inn. We stayed in the Barnyard room, which was roomy with a separate sitting room where we could relax and enjoy the view of cherry orchards and bay. The linens were top quality, and the bed was very comfortable. We decided to stay on the peninsula for the majority of our visit and with the recommendations from Sarah and Derrek, we found a nice beach, a fancy restaurant, a retro general store and several roadside stands that sold cherry and lavender products. If you go, be sure to stop at the Harbor View Lavender Farm; their ice cream is special (lavender and honey)!

This is the perfect, romantic and elegant weekend getaway! Located in a perfect spot near all the…read morevineyards and access to Old Mission, Leelanau and Traverse City. The room was extremely nice, clean and high quality! The best part was the amazing hospitality from Karlee and her family. As soon as we walked in the door we were welcome with open arms. Karlee prepared absolutely delicious 5-star quality breakfasts and even provided a late night snack! We will definitely be coming back.

Such an appropriate title for this B&B. It sets the stage for the type of stay your going to have…read more The main house was booked and we had to stay at their cabin. When the owner mentioned it, I was very disappointed, but once we were there, I was so happy with the opportunity. With any B&B, you're staying in the main house, having idle chit chat with other guests, and sometimes hear people in other rooms. The cabin, you have none of this, just perfect tranquility, silence, and isolation. The owners stocked up the fridge for us and we can have breakfast in our own cabin. It was more of a continental breakfast, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, granola, etc..., but it was so pleasant. The cabin is located about 500 feet from the main house and several miles from the main road, and about 8 miles from downtown Traverse City. You really get in the woods feeling without being to far from the city and you have a river flowing through your backyard. It is a really nice place and I would gladly stay there again.

A marvelous place to stay, just far enough from TC to isolate you from the noise of the city while…read morestill being close enough to drive in for dinner. The accommodations are beautiful and relaxing, and the Boardman River runs right through the property. Brian's breakfast are something to really look forward to, with fresh fruit accompanying great omlettes, pancakes, French toast, sausage, and more, with a different selection every day. We're looking forward to returning.

Sweet owner/operator, she greeted us with her 3 adorable small children. She and her family live…read morenext door. Cramped quarters, & noisy when others guests arrive/depart, but that's to be expected in an old home. Very comfortable bed. Great, healthy breakfast! They need to bleach their bathroom grout/shower curtain, but other than that - a great stay.

We'd visited Traverse City a couple times before, but we'd always stayed several miles out of town…read more Oviatt House was a great change of pace, as it's just a 5-10 minute walk from all of the activity on Front Street and downtown Traverse City. There are even great places like Rare Bird Brewpub literally around the corner. The B&B itself is really charming and homey. Breakfast itself was a highlight, particularly the perfect balance of healthy & delicious that the innkeeper is able to strike. If you really want to spend time in town, Oviatt House is one of Traverse City's best options.

One's never sure what to expect visiting a new B&B. ? Will it live up to its reviews. ? Is the…read moreproperty dated. ? Are the photos online from its best day ever. ? Why is it called the Spring Lighthouse. We arrived later than expected, probably interrupting the Innkeepers Dinner. Darci greeted us warmly and we chatted for a couple of minutes before making our way up to our room. I was instantly impressed by the charms of this well appointed, wondrous home. Next it was outside to check out the grounds. The sky was overcast but it did not diminish the property's beauty in the least. Time for Breakfast, I mean, it is half the name. We were greeted by Innkeepers Darci & Tom. They are such an incredible couple. The type of people you'd hope to meet on vacation, and then spend some quality time with. Warm, friendly, and so very comfortable to be around. Even if they couldn't cook I would have had a great start to my day. But shortly we were blown away by a delicious Blueberry Stuffed French Toast. I realized we were experiencing the very best of both worlds. I have stayed in some of the top-rated B&B's in the north east quadrant of our country and have never felt so fortunate to be sharing a home. Honestly, six nights was not nearly enough. About the name, "Spring" is very appropriate. The property is so mentally renewing. It, along with Tom & Darci, help create a positive frame of mind. Angst and worries melt into comfort and relaxation. A Reiki massage for the mind. Lighthouse? I'd say two words Light-Home. "Light" (natural agent that stimulates sight & makes things visible). "Home" (the place we feel most comfortable, loved & protected - where we most feel at Home). We can't wait to return. There's no place like Home, even if ... technically, it's not really yours.

I do not think there are enough words in the English language to express how absolutely remarkable…read morethe experience my husband and I had here was. The moment we walked through the door Tom made us feel at home. My husband came here as part of our "minimoon" in Michigan and our two days will stay without forever.  We were surprised with a gift basket from the owner and a gift from Tom & Darci. Everything about our experience was beyond comfortable. The view overlooking the lake is indescribable. Please get up early and watch the sunrise and make sure to catch the sunset. Once the sun goes down, being able to sit outside by the fire table with a mug of tea and/or hot chocolate.   The B&B is located close to the little downtown, and it is easy to take a stroll into down and go to a local restaurant while taking in the view of the lake. Lastly, the breakfast sets the mood for a great day. We absolutely plan to stay here again in the future.

First, let me give the positive about this establishment. The location with respect to Sleeping…read moreBear Dunes is just about perfect. But, unfortunately, that's about where it ends. The place is not really family friendly. It is a shrine to lesbians which, in any other respect, is fine, but I'm just looking for a place to sleep. I'm not looking for some sexual enlightenment in an overnight stay. There is a "community" area where there is a shared refrigerator, stove, games, books, and such. It is nice enough, but it isn't appropriate for the "community". The books there are pretty graphic, including information on fisting. Again, I don't care where you put your fist, but it isn't something I need to explain to my three and six year old. But, the worst part of the stay was the bedding. It hadn't been cleaned from the people who stayed there last. The sheets were full of sand and an aerosol can of sun screen rolled out from underneath the blanket. This is simply unacceptable. This is a situation where they are trying to cut corners, take advantage of people, and save time and money at my expense. Absolutely disgusting. Now, the reader is probably thinking, "Why in the world didn't you get up and get the heck out of there?" Well, we got in late, and it goes back to the three and six year olds mentioned above. By the time we figured out the bed was filthy, our kids were sound asleep. So, you have to pick your poison in that situation. Either wake the kids and try to find another place in the middle of the night or endure the unendurable. We went with the latter. After being informed, the owner simply said, "I'm sorry. Thank you for letting me know." Later on in the day, she sent an email saying she would reduce our charge by $50, bringing the price of the night's stay to $106. I appreciate the reduction, but who would pay $106 going in if you knew the bedding would not be changed? If you're really big into lesbianism and different acts you can perform on each other, and don't mind filthy beds, this could be your place. Otherwise, I'd avoid it and look elsewhere.

I love the ladies at the Duneswood!…read more The Duneswood is a small, privately owned 'resort' (think: motel). This is not the Hilton. It is a step up from camping or renting a cottage, but everything is clean and well maintained. The owners are kind and attentive. The rooms are small, modest ...and THEMED! I believe it used to be a women's only resort before it was open to anyone, so each room has a fem-theme -- cowgirls, chakra, etc. The common room has photos of influential women through history, feminist literature, and all six seasons of the L-word on DVD. Out back, the owners have spent a lot of time cultivating a beautiful garden, there's a patio table, twinkling lights, and a fire pit that begs to be enjoyed. We've come the last two years with a group of women for a bike trip, and we rent out a whole wing of rooms. It is perfect! The location of the Duneswood -- nestled into Sleeping Bear Park -- makes it easy to get on the paved trail and do some easy riding north (or tougher riding south). It's a quick walk to the dune clime, a smooth bike ride to Art's Tavern, and Traverse is an easy day trip. This year, we kayaked the Crystal river, which was so lovely. This is a great place for couples and friends. I'd like to come back in the winter for cross country skiing!

My husband and I stayed there many years ago with our two dogs. My sister and I stayed there a few…read moreyears back for Black Friday shopping weekend. At that time they advertised a breakfast but we opted out. Anyway, it was super clean and a fantastic stay. It's decorated like the old days yet very comfortable. Good beds, plush towels and plenty of kitchen supplies. I don't know what the pricing is now but it's a definite yes for recommendation!

Wonderful Inn. Beautiful old schoolhouse pristinely renovated in beautiful location. So comfortable…read moreand clean, calm, cozy... all the privacy we wanted. Loved it! Visit some wineries while you are there specially L. Mawby was awesome. Also the price is just right. Can't wait to go again!

Breath of Heaven is exactly the term for Jim and Laurie's Bed & Breakfast!…read moreI love that it's far enough away from downtown Traverse City yet close enough to everything we wanted to do! I enjoyed the suite room with the fireplace and sauna tub, great to relax! The breakfast was phenomenal!!!! Great coffee also...Fell in love with the place that I reserved the same suite for the week of 2024 Cherry Festival which I've never attended. If you want a lil' piece of Heaven, I suggest you come here!!! Regards, Sherrie Peterson

Scott and Laurie run a very pleasant and welcoming B&B out of their large log cabin home near…read moreTraverse City. They were accommodating to us on very short notice and served as our base for exploring the Leelenau Peninsula. Our room was comfortable with a nice queen size bed and we got some wonderful sunset photos off of the back deck over looking some of their 12 acres. The sun was beautiful as it dipped below the tree line. Breakfast with good coffee was homemade by Scott and included his delicious french toast in a caramel vanilla egg wash.

This was the cutest spot to spend two nights and soak up the peninsula. Rachel and Dan are great…read morehosts, brimming with hospitality and recommendations. Our room was just what you expect from a motel style lodging: clean bed, roomy bathroom, a mini fridge. It is made sweeter by screen doors, wide open lawn speckled with daisies, whimsical landscaping, good morning coffee in the office, and mascot, Duke the retriever. We enjoyed playing corn hole and ladder ball in the afternoon and a fire by the lake in the evening. It was fun and tranquil at the same time. The weather was lovely early June and I'm sure when school is out and summer is in full swing the games and beach fun is multiplied.

Cozy, clean, beautiful location. We look forward to visiting every year! A perfect northern…read moreMichigan experience.