Spotless and quaint. Excellent rooms and staff. Delicious food. Beautiful property. The bathroom…read morewas small but again, spotless. The area is fun. Hope to return and will stay at this inn again.

Great find! Staff were so welcoming and allowed an early check in. Room was simple but super clean…read moreand functional; bed was very comfy. The garden and pond behind the motel are an unexpected delight-offering a quiet, shady place to sit. Great proximity to downtown and the SS Badger.

They recently held a wine tasting weekend with appetizers and later in the evening, a full dinner…read morewhich included two nights stay (and of course, two breakfasts). The house is gorgeous and has nearly all original details from 100 years ago. The room I was in (the Canfield Suite) was beautifully redone with the most gorgeous window seat I've seen. Everything was extremely clean and beautifully decorated. The food was excellent! They cater well to specific food restrictions and changed the menu daily. If they have the coffee cake or the blueberry French toast bake (similar to a quiche), you will have seconds! The team there is superb and we're very welcoming. They are the new owners of the property and seem to have a lot of plans for themed weekends and events. They were keen to make everyone's stay perfect and we're so helpful even when my flights were canceled multiple times and I needed to unexpectedly extend my stay.

Cabins are basically older, small studio apartments. Few amenities. Towels and linens provided…read more Some basic cook and serving ware. When I was single, I lived in a place very similar. Cozy is a fancy word for small, isn't it? Basically, you sleep and eat and clean up there, spend the rest of the day enjoying Michigan, and the cabins are in the heart of a lot of things to see and do. Owners were very nice. Joyce fed us beans and cornbread one night, she was most helpful when asked. Overall, a good experience at a reasonable price.

These cabins are great for the price and they are the perfect place to have a good time. Owners are…read moreso nice and helpful basic essentials are provided and if you have to bring a few things that you would normally bring on any trip then so be it. The new owners are much friendlier than the previous and we have been staying here for many years and love it for what it has. It is close to many fishing and hunting and snowmobiling spots and kayaking canoeing and tubing spots. We love this place and will keep coming year after year.

This place could be so much but it needs some $$$ and a loving touch . When it's open the food at…read moreLahay's is good but we arrived by boat on a Saturday only to find the bar closed for a private event .... No advance warning .. the dock cleats are in need of replacement as are some power breakers. The seasonal boaters seemed to be less than happy about the arrival of transients to enjoy the resort. The grounds are beautiful and the setting idyllic. The lodge reminds you of the movie Dirty Dancing , but at times it also resembles a horror movie . The pool is small but nice , and there is a dog friendly beach on the lake side with a Lake Michigan beach a short walk away. The resort needs to maintain the dog run areas and stock the dog waste dispensers as they were all empty throughout the resort. A notice that the bar would be closed on a Saturday for a private event would have been nice . Also larger boats are put on the outside wall and there is not a no wake area around them . Locals come by within feet to view boats and not at a no wake speed, doesn't make more a comfortable mooring. They need a no wake zone around marina and restrooms for Marina guests hat are not a half a mile walk.... Though I was able to close my move ring on my watch just walking the dogs to their area and me to the restroom. They do have great pizza and cocktail menu looks great but private event and closure Sunday to Wednesday made us unable to sample the tantalizing drinks .

I visited Portage Point Inn recently during a trip to Onekema- I was greatly saddened by the…read moredisrepair that the "grand lady of the north" historic hotel has fallen into. I am sure that the innkeepers are trying to do all that they can to preserve this hotel (originally built in 1904) but it is apparent that many millions of dollars are needed very soon to repair the structure before the decaying infrastructure ruins the hotel forever. With the downturn in the economy- I feel it's a struggle to keep quaint inns such as this open for business. I can only hope that in the age of big bailouts for corporations; the powers that be can find some aid money to save the Portage Point Inn. That being said- Portage Lake is certainly one of the most beautiful destinations in the North country of the USA. The serenity of the nearby woods, the spectacular sunsets and all of the tourist destinations in Manistee and Benzie counties are "what the doctor ordered" for a wonderful and memorable romantic vacation or a family getway.

Great little golf resort. I'm looking forward to the activities ahead, they have a really nice…read morelounge in the lobby a great lobby. The people were very friendly when we came very easy to get to. Rooms are clean and very large with a little sitting area. Ours was the Payne Stewart room with all kinds of pictures of Payne Stewart. Beautiful views out the window, a pool in the back a ton of fire pits. I know there's more to come.

First things first…read more.. Stacy and the rest of staff were amazing ! Ate at The Grille, staff there were amazing too! Desiree was our server and did a great job. Golf course is in very good condition. Played the short course, enjoyed it thoroughly, but if I'm being honest I can't say it's worth $49 for a 9 hole par 3 course. First morning my wife had no hot water at 9:30 a.m. No king size beds...

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was clean, well lit, very comfortable bed, nice amenities…read morelike recharging ports, refrigerator, coffee pot. Owner very accommodating. Would definitely come back.

Excellent stay Very comfy beds, high quality bedding…read more Clean and quiet at a great price Will stay again Mariada is the best!

This was our second year staying at Ludington Beach House, and that really says something because…read morewe actually found this place completely on a whim last year. We loved it so much that when we decided we had to come back to Ludington, we worked the cost into our budget specifically so we could stay here again. Ludington stole our hearts, and this place has become part of the experience for us. The location is absolutely spectacular. You're directly across the street from the beach and lighthouse access, and you can walk into town in about 10-20 minutes for ice cream, snacks, shopping, restaurants, and all the cute little things that make Ludington such a fun beach town. You're also right near the harbor. We hardly needed our car once we arrived. I really love the amenities here because they aren't trying to be over-the-top. Everything is simple, comfortable, and thoughtfully done. There's a pool that goes all the way to 9 feet deep, with a rope separating the deep and shallow areas. I love spending time out there, and there are plenty of tables and lounge chairs. They even provide pool towels, which is such a nice touch. Our room was small, but it was very thoughtfully laid out. We had a comfortable queen-size bed, a little table with two chairs, Wi-Fi, a microwave, and a mini fridge WITH an actual freezer. I know that sounds like such a small thing, but having a real little freezer is incredibly convenient when you're traveling! I also really appreciate the little details. There are cute retro coasters, a little guide with information about the property and Ludington, coffee with flavored creamers, and really nice bathroom products. The body wash smelled SO good. The linens deserve some credit too. There's nothing fancy about them, but the sheets are white, clean, crisp cotton, and the towels are nice and thick. They even provide a makeup towel, which I always appreciate. There's also a spot where you can grab an extra towel or blanket yourself whenever you need one. I LOVE this. Nobody wants to have to call the front desk because they need an extra washcloth or towel. It's just one more little thing that makes staying here easy. And because you're staying directly by the beach, I love that they have a broom available too. There is ALWAYS going to be sand when you stay at a beach, so having a way to sweep it up is just practical and thoughtful. Even though there are quite a few units, I've found it to be surprisingly quiet. The staff has also always been incredibly kind and accommodating. You get one parking space per unit, which has never been an issue for us. I'm not sure what the arrangement would be if you needed additional parking, but for the two of us it has been perfect. The only minor complaint I could possibly make is that the room does feel a little humid at times. However, the air conditioner worked absolutely fabulously, so we were never uncomfortable or too hot. This isn't a luxury resort, and the rooms aren't huge or fancy. That's not what makes this place special. It's the location, the cleanliness, the thoughtful little touches, the pool, the friendly staff, and the fact that it makes being in Ludington so easy. It feels simple, comfortable, and genuinely cared for. We loved it enough to come back for a second year, and I have a feeling we'll be back again.

We stayed two nights, loved it and would return absolutely. Family operated by very nice people we…read moremet. Modest and clean. Nice bedding, wonderful soap, coffee in the room. Right across the street from the public beach, pier -- yet quiet at night. We walked down to see fishermen catch salmon while the sun set. Played cornhole before dinner. Open windows allowed for a crisp cross breeze in our room. A pretty vinyl floor made for easy cleaning of sand tracked in from the beach. Not fancy. Just a step back in time that enhanced our whole trip. On a side note, we were able to use an AirBnB gift card at the hotel.

North Rivers Lodge has many amenities and would be attractive to a wide variety of customers. If…read moreyour interested in a quiet scenic settling along the Little Manistee River this is the place for you. If you are an aspiring fly fisherman or a professional, this is the place for you. If your just looking to get away and read a book, this is the place for you. And I hear in the winter its a great place for snow-mobilers. The proprietors are wonderful people who do their best to make sure your stay is exactly what your looking for. The accommodations in the cabins are rustic, but not lacking. All the pots, pans, and dishes you could ask for, with full kitchens and baths. Clean sheets and towels on the beds and in the bathrooms. There is a playground with a volleyball net as well. There are also lots of board games in the cabins themselves. At night every cabin has an outside fire pit perfect for a fire. If your into fishing there are many great rivers and lakes up here with world class fishing. I watched Joe, the proprietor fish as he does apparently every night and it was more worthwhile than the hours of videos on youtube i had watched before on how to do it. I came up here with the men in my family to have a relaxing time and we certainly did. We hope to make this a yearly trip, it was truly that great. Good for couples, groups, families, weddings (their was a wedding here while we were here) and individuals.

North Rivers Lodge is an absolutely wonderful place to go! I've stayed there on several occasions…read moretimes with friends. Joe & Lisa have always been extremely helpful and accommodating. The cabin itself was absolutely beautiful. We have stayed in the Grayling and Big Bear. There were several bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen, as well as living room area. Dishes, pans, towels, bedding, etc. was provided which was excellent. I would definitely recommend this lodge to anyone looking for a peaceful place to adventure or spend time relaxing in a cabin!