Stop what you're doing and book a stay at the Dempsey Manor. It's an old Victorian home that has…read morepassed hands a few times, and currently is a bed-and-breakfast, one of the most charming and cute that I've ever seen. Stayed here for one night during a Northwest Michigan nature getaway. Jan and Jim are both super hip kind folks that gladly take care of your every need or want. Jan was very accommodating with my vegan lifestyle and made me a delicious breakfast. The rooms are all decorated different, with lots of original and traditional Victorian decor. Lots of opportunity to learn about the history of the home, the prior owners, and the town. Plenty of literature. The sunroom is fantastic! There's really so much to say, but I'll leave it at-trust this five star review and book your stay here, ASAP!

I didn't get to stay here yet because I did t make a reservation early enough, but I still got to…read morego in for a tour. For a fifteen dollar donation I got to enjoy two hours of Jim's hospitality, meeting the cats and the talkative parrot Josefina - Jose for short. The collections are really impressive, the architecture is both stunning and cozy. I wish I could hang out with Jim and Jan for the whole weekend just learning about them, the house and the collections. I learned a lot!

Very comfortable, great food and excellent location…read more The home is huge, ornate yet very comfortable. In addition there is a very large concrete patio, and a rustic seating on the lawn with a large fire pit. Families, couples and any travelers will love staying here for an elevated experience.

Very quiet and clean inn. Not staffed 24hrs but we had no problem with a late check in, keys were…read moreavailable for us. Coffee and breakfast bars were available daily from 8am. Coffee was also in the room. Water pressure was out of this world! Impressive! A little less impressed with the bed, unfortunately. Very soft and my husband kept making the comment he felt like he was going to roll off due to the softness. Overall we would absolutely stay again for the price, location and cleanliness.

There was a mixup with our room reservation however Carson took care of us! He also put chocolates…read morein our room for us to enjoy. Carson gave me a bag for ice so I didn't have to go to my room to get the container. He was so friendly and accommodating!!! Very nice rooms. Clean. Quiet. Comfortable beds. Refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, table and chairs in the room. Our room faced the river. Awesome view. Kept our boat at the hotel docks. Convenience room had ice, coffee, silverware, plates etc. Couldn't ask for better than this, was perfect! Fishing charters located right outside the hotel at docks. They have a fish cleaning station and freezers to keep your fish until you leave. Love that the location is centrally located downtown with great shopping and restaurants all in walking distance. Beautifully landscaped. A bush had so many butterflies I had to take some pictures! Fantastic variety of shops. Loved that we could walk the Riverwalk all the way to Lake Michigan! Very peaceful and scenic with boats going by. We stayed 3 nights and sad to leave. Would definitely recommend this hotel!! Loved our experience here!!!!

Super quaint cottage. Wendy was super kind and a great host for us. All the amenities are so…read moreenjoyable. Sauna was phenomenal. We did a few sessions (sauna/pool) last night for the end of our stay. So many things to do around here locally too. It is nice because we had a tour sheet guide for recommendations. If you're looking for a nice getaway and peaceful retreat this is it. We'll be back next summer.

We stayed in the Stone Cottage and found it to be the best cottage or motel/hotel we have ever…read morestayed in...Wendy was phenomenal from the first phone call to the greeting as we left. The cottage was cozy (electric fireplace in the bedroom area)),as weather was cool), the large bathroom with walk in shower complete with body wash, shampoo..etc. The decor was cottage and historic of the area, but with all modern conveniences...refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot (coffee provided)..wine glasses and all dishware, utensils, even a small first aid kit in the bathroom. Pool towels and a Weber grill and table and chairs for each unit (good market with fresh meat and bakery items nearby).. A pool and fireplace for guests to gather and meet also included. Know this review is long, but this place is a gem and we will return and tell everyone! Bob & Jan D'Alcorn Visiting from Florida with Onekema family

Cute small motel it has a cute yard to take photos and a good place to sip your morning coffeeread more

Wouldn't stay there again. Too many posted rules we've never seen anywhere else. Sign says they…read moredon't allow recharging ebikes. Really? Most ebikes have batteries that are removable and chargers use about as much electricity as a 100 watt bulb for 2 -4 hours. Also no coolers in rooms. Not great when it's hot outside vs air conditioned room.

Went here with my dad a few times in the 70s and 80s. Was back recently for a fall getaway with…read moremy wife. We weren't there to fish, as practically everyone else there was, but we found it a nice base for hiking and color touring. It got a little noisy on Saturday night, when the place was mostly full, but very quiet the next two nights. We were in the section along the river, where most others were tenting like we were, though there were a few RVs there too. The site was level, though the ground was a little stony, which made driving tent stakes a challenge. Lots of shade, though no trees where we could conveniently set up a clothesline. The fire ring is portable, so you can move it to maximize distance from your tent, regardless of what corner of the site you want to pitch it on. The one real inconvenience is that getting to the showerhouse (and the drinking water spigot) from that section of the campground requires a fairly lengthy walk that includes a steep hill climb. But once you're up there, you'll find clean, well-kept facilities. Shower stalls were roomy. There's a small camp store on site that sells some basic gear and groceries, as well as fishing tackles and souveniers. This is a nice, cozy northwoods destination. And one of these days I'll get back to fish!

We recently stayed at Matson's campground and we're extremely pleased with our vacation. The…read moregrounds and bathrooms were very clean and well maintained. We loved the beautiful views from the bluff above the Big Manistee River and the relaxation in the glider chairs and community fire pit provided by the campground. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay Cheryl, Scott and Hank!

No frills, budget friendly, very clean, centrally located, family run motel by Bear Lake…read more My wife and I stayed for two nights. The Inn is a great home base for visiting nearby Traverse city as well as Empire to enjoy the beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes. The Inn itself is situated in a small town of only 500 people, friendly folks everywhere. There is a breakfast spot within walking distance called Lakeside Cafe. The Inn is owned and operated by a veteran and his wife, we arrived after 9pm on a Fri and the wife greeted us with a smile and gave us some info about local attractions. The room had two queen beds which were very comfortable. The room was spacious, very clean (in fact one of the cleanest hotels or motels I have stayed in), flat screen TV with numerous channels, reliable wifi, there is also a pool which can be used during the summer. The only cons are the Inn is located on highway 31, which although not a busy highway, you can hear cars during the day and night. Our room was the 2nd closest to the street but not all the rooms are the same distance to the road. For a little over $80 per night including the 11% tax from the state and city, this spot is very reasonable and comfortable.

A nice roadside motel! It is definitely dated but its exceptional maintenance makes up for it…read more Plush towels, comfy-ish beds, fridge in the room, and a pool! The grounds are clean and well maintained too! The "continental breakfast" is quite basic and might satisfy some but I just grabbed some fresh brewed coffee and did a full breakfast elsewhere.

Beautiful cottage, one of three at the Manistee national golf and resort. An amazing space that you…read morerent through Manistee national, this handles up to 20 people, is a beautiful home with so many amenities a dartboard, shuffleboard, cornhole, table, tennis, poker table. And eight or nine bedrooms, many bathrooms, multiple gathering areas. A bar in the basement. Multiple decks, a fire pit, sitting right off the 18th Green. Beautiful views from everywhere. The home is absolutely gorgeous so spacious and open an enormous kitchen with a large gathering table and a large island, a beautiful living room with a large TV. And a downstairs room with more sitting area and gameplay. Perfect place for a work incentive trip, bachelor party, or really any family gathering, especially if they like golf. It sits on the golf course which they have two full courses and one part three course. Well run, the people at the front desk where you check in are very friendly. There is a lounge and restaurant, and so many great amenities, pools, fire pits workout rooms, and so much more. Also on Friday nights through the summer and fall, they have live music that comes and performs, and food. Highly recommend for any special event where you want something absolutely beautiful with plenty of space for the whole family.