We rented 2 rooms from here and they were both WONDERFUL!!! Definitely will stay here again!!!…read more Leslie (the manager) was super nice and even hooked us up with a ramp for the room for my dad who is in a wheelchair! Everything was super clean and so fresh!! Stop here if you are looking for a place to stay!! There is even a nice deck upstairs to sit on and relax! We even walked across the street both mornings and sat on a bench to watch the sunrise!!

Perfect location with a beautiful view. Everything is within walking distance. The room was very…read moreclean and the staff were wonderful. The perfect location for 4th of July activities. Will definitely return.

Beautiful view of West Bay & Lake Superior! This is a…read moresmall motel in a beautiful setting. The rooms are a bit tired but they were clean. Our room had a queen bed and a futon. The futon was a very comfortable as a couch. There was a microwave, mini fridge and toaster with a small table. The office has a bag of ice available per room. Grand Marais has had a great deal of snow and the owners set out bales of hay for the deer. The deer come in frequently through out the day. There were also a few turkeys. We would definitely stay here again.

This is one of the nicest and comfortable places I have ever stayed in. I like the older motels,…read morebut they are often run down. Not this place. The rooms are all clean, modern and comfortable. The wifi is as fast as anywhere I have been. The motel sets on a cliff looking out across Lake Superior. We had the top floor and, on a couple of days, could see Canada on the other side of the lake. Augustine and his wife run the place and you will not find nicer nor more accommodating people anywhere. Five stars plus.

My wife's family holds a family reunion here every year, and this year be the last time here for…read moremany of us. Over the past few years North Shore Lodge has really gone downhill. It is obvious that the owners, managers, and staff have either given up or don't care. The restaurant is no longer open, and with no continental breakfast offered, guests have no options. The cabins and rooms both leave you feeling dirty, and have less than the bare minimum. The pool has been closed for years, and the solution for the pool was to cover the windows with brown parcel paper. Out of sight out of mind, right? The hallway bathrooms are locked, with large spots of missing paint on them, and the hallway walls have numerous holes. There is a vending machine, but it has been unplugged, and pulled away from the wall. We opted to stay in the motel this time because the cabins were so disgusting and overpriced last time. In our room, #104, the majority of the problems, other than the dirty feel and having a very cold night because there wasn't a blanket on our bed, are in the bathroom. The shower has a large gouge in the wall, and a crack in the floor. The crack is probably due to a lack of support under the shower leaving a concave floor that collects water and sand. Furthermore, the part you pull to switch from bath to shower is stuck such that only half of the water comes out of the shower head. The maintenance guy couldn't fix it with pliers. And just to add insult to injury, they couldn't be bothered to replace the missing spindle for the toilet paper holder. All this wonderful luxury for merely a little over $100 per night. This place is a disgrace to the hospitality industry, and everyone involved should be ashamed of themselves.

PERMANENTLY CLOSED. Thank goodness this poor old motel was put out of its misery. Decades ago we…read morehad a family reunion there and enjoyed using the cabins on the bay of the lake and a few of us stayed at the then nice motel. Two of us tried it again many years later and discovered how truly dilapidated it had become. There is a You Tube video showing its current abandonment. It is a beautiful location so I hope someone reestablishes a resort there.

cabin was located approximately 1-1 1/2 miles outside of town. Cabin was clean and cozy. The two…read moreof us stayed in the two bedroom cabin, which gave us a lot of room. AC/heat unit was new water pressure was good and hot. Towels and bedding supplied. Hosts were very accommodating and very nice. Would definitely stay there again.

If you're looking for a destination that would grace the covers of travel magazines, well, travel…read moreon. But if a quiet, clean, no-frills cottage retreat sounds like a good vacation base camp, you can do a lot worse than Woods. Michigan has a lot of small, older rental cabin resorts and these vary widely in the level of maintainence they receive. Woods stands up very well among these. The interior is spartan but clean and doesn't show a lot of obvious wear and tear. The bathroom was clean, though quite small. The hot water supply was a bit limited--after one of us showered, it took quite a while before there was enough for the other. There wasn't much counter space in the kitchen area, and the gas stove had basically two settings--full blast and slightly less than full blast. Not a great problem if all you need to do is heat something up, but if you need to simmer something for a while or pan fry anything, there's a high risk you'll scorch it. All that said, the inconveniences we encountered in the cabin certainly didn't put a damper on the trip. It was a satisfactory place to sleep, eat, and wash. And the view of Lake Superior out the window and direct access to the beach compensated for any shortcomings at Woods. There was a stairway directly behind our cabin leading down to a boardwalk over a marshy area between the cabins and the beach. It took about five minute to walk to the water, but the walk itself was pleasant. The beach is open to the public, but was far less crowded than the beaches right in Grand Marais. So, I'll give three stars for the cabin itself, five for the view and general setting, for a four-star overall rating.

A lovely way to keep an old school motor lodge alive. It is so close to both Tahquamenon and…read moreWhitefish and an easy morning drive over to the Soo. Was nice to support the local restaurant and the local store (since we were able to cook). It was comfortable and clean and we look forward to coming back.

Just came back from here and it was a great experience! We have stayed at a different local place…read morefor almost 15 years for an annual trip but the place is disgusting now so we needed a new place to go. We weren't disappointed! Very clean, comfortable beds, ample parking even if you have a trailer, some units are pet friendly too. Having a kitchen, with clean dishes, is awesome as well as having laundry on site! Rooms are a great size, the house has the master at the other end which was nice when traveling with others too! We will be back!

Easy check in, clean quiet room, nice breakfast options, and incredible view from the back patio…read moreconnected to the breakfast area. Rooms on the lake side have balconies.

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.

Absolutely amazing place to stay. Took the family to the Falls and then grabbed dinner at the…read moreWheelhouse ( the Dessert is an absolute must) around the corner. Pool was down but next time !

Love this hotel, extremely clean. Sauna, hot tub, and large pool. 24 hour coffee, tea, hot…read morechocolate, lemon water. Down the stairs out the back to private beach and outlook. Room temp easily adjusted, we were never uncomfortable. But #1, extremely clean. Likely the nicest accommodation up here, I would never try any other hotel after this for fear of being disappointed. Restaurant in the front

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!

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.

Perfect little cabins; clean, tidy and comfortable! The cabin I stayed in had 2 separate bedrooms…read moreand a pull out couch, perfect for kids. The beds were comfortable, one of them was brand new! The bathroom was small but there was excellent water pressure and good, hot water. Our cabin had all the basics including all kitchen ware, a coffee maker, hair dryer, TV/VCR/DVD player and alarm clocks. Outdoors, our yard included a screened in attached porch, fire pit (wood included), picnic table, chairs and a cafe table and a clothesline. The property sits on the edge of Lake Superior and has private beach access. The beach has beautiful Great Lakes sand and cool, clear water. The beach is lined with adirondack chairs and they have inner tubes for the kids. The owners work hard to maintain their property and therefore can be a bit persnitickity about their cabins and property. Don't be put off; this place is terrific and they are the reason why. Do bring your own marshmallow forks; it's the one thing we didn't find. And, do your grocery shopping before you get to Paradise; the grocery store is a whole different ball game!

If I come to Paradise again, I'll stay here again. It was great. The cottage I stayed in was clean…read moreand comfy. Its just a few minutes from the beautiful beach. The kitchen is great, too. No complaints at all. I paid $82 a night over Labor Day weekend, which is fantastic.