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    The Spring Lighthouse

    5.0 (7 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    We stayed for two nights and had a great couple of days. The property is beautiful and Darcy's breakfasts were delicious each morning. Restaurants are limited in Elk Rapids, especially right now so plan on spending some time driving into Traverse City. The house is located right on the water with beautiful views of Lake Michigan and also around the corner from a public beach. We had a big storm while we were there, but luckily the house has a generator so we didn't even notice that the power had gone out.

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    Whispering Waters Bed & Breakfast Retreat

    Whispering Waters Bed & Breakfast Retreat

    4.6
    (7 reviews)
    18.8 mi

    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.

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    Whispering Waters Bed & Breakfast Retreat
    Whispering Waters Bed & Breakfast Retreat

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    Old Mission Inn

    Old Mission Inn

    5.0
    (11 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    The Old Mission Inn offers a charming and historic experience that's hard to match. Nestled on the…read moreOld Mission Peninsula, this Inn was built in 1869 and has only had 4 sets of owners! It is currently the oldest continually operating hotel in Michigan. The history of the Inn is amazing and the current owners, Angie and Bruce and their son Tyler and his wife Sarah are attentive and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories about the inn's past. Walking in you can see the beautifully preserved architecture and we were greeted with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Rooms are comfortable and thoughtfully decorated, maintaining a vintage charm while providing modern amenities. Breakfast is available for purchase, with delicious homemade options that start the day off perfectly. Its proximity to wineries and scenic views makes it an ideal getaway for history enthusiasts and wine lovers alike. Highly recommend for a unique and memorable stay! We're looking forward to going back next year! We did arrive as strangers, but definitely left as Friends! Our stay couldn't have been nicer!

    Beautiful room with a newly renovated bathroom with a walk-in shower, mini-fridge, K-cup coffee…read moremaker with decaf coffee and hot chocolate. I have never felt more welcome and you can spend an entire day learning about the history of the inn. Angie, Bruce, Tyler, and Sarah make you feel like family. Mission Inn will now be a yearly trip, if not more, for us. Breakfast is incredible and made from local vendor-supplied goods. I was so impressed by the customer service and attention to every detail.

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    Old Mission Inn rich in History
    Old Mission Inn rich in History
    The Rose Garden room comes complete with a Keurig with choice of coffees & teas, A/C,  and a 32" Flat Screen TV,
    The Rose Garden room comes complete with a Keurig with choice of coffees & teas, A/C, and a 32" Flat Screen TV,
    Modern Bathroom of the Rose Garden Room

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    Modern Bathroom of the Rose Garden Room
    The Dempsey Manor

    The Dempsey Manor

    5.0
    (5 reviews)
    63.4 mi

    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!

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    From the balustrade looking down into the foyer
    From the balustrade looking down into the foyer
    Foyer with the largest of the home's fireplaces. Jose on his perch chattering away.
    Foyer with the largest of the home's fireplaces. Jose on his perch chattering away.
    The Sun Room-so charming and cozy!

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    The Sun Room-so charming and cozy!
    Grey Hare Inn Vineyard Bed & Breakfast

    Grey Hare Inn Vineyard Bed & Breakfast

    4.6
    (11 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    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.

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    Vineyard suite with Jacuzzi bath
    Vineyard suite with Jacuzzi bath
    Breakfast
    Breakfast
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    Concord grapes
    Innisfaire Bed and Breakfast

    Innisfaire Bed and Breakfast

    5.0
    (4 reviews)
    11.4 mi

    What a treat to stay stay here in such a beautiful location with amazing host! Ted and Marie made…read moreus so welcome and prepared us beautiful food. The place was cozy and perfect the weekend with my family. The view from my bed made it hard to get up! Thanks for a perfect stay

    I really enjoyed my stay at this lovely little Bed and Breakfast, which is located on West Grand…read moreTraverse Bay. It is a lovely log cabin with a great living room with a television that you are allowed to watch Netflix on and a kitchen, which is mostly used for cooking breakfast. It also has a hot tub, that you can use at your leisure. The best part about the bed and breakfast is the beach with its patio, deck, fire pit, kayaks and canoe that you can use. We stayed in the master suite, which was huge with a huge bathroom that had a claw-foot tub and double headed shower. It was pretty cool. The other rooms appeared to have a separate bathroom from the room, but I did not pry too much to find out if this was true. One thing I did notice was that you could hear people in the neighboring rooms, because the windows were open. There is no air conditioning, but because it is on the water the room stayed nice and cool and air conditioning seemed unnecessary. Ted and Marie, the proprietors, were great hosts. They made a very simple, but lovely breakfast of Grand Traverse Pie Co. Quiche, yogurt, fruit, and freshly made muffins with orange juice and great coffee to drink. At breakfast on Saturday, we had a nice chat with the owners and some other guests. They also gave us some pie for dessert! The hosts really impressed me on the last night of our stay. We were on the beach deck drinking a glass of wine and enjoying the beauty of the bay, when Ted came down with some wood for the fire and helped us build a fire, then left us to enjoy it. He also had said that the paddles for the canoes and kayaks were broken, so he bought new ones while we were staying there and we were able to go for a really great early morning canoe trip prior to check-out time on our last day of our stay. I would definitely recommend this for anyone who is traveling as a couple or alone.

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    View out into the common living area
    View out into the common living area
    Molly Maguire
    Molly Maguire
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    Common area

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