Good little hotel on the beach. We got the beach view room at the last minute ( must have been a…read morecancellation) Room was small but with the beach right there who is going to be in their room? They have some tables and beach chairs available. Also provide wood for bonfires upon request. Very nice staff. Definitely will stay there again.

The beach is super nice!! The staff are also very nice when I asked for help they were very…read morehelpful. They also gave me a cookie!! 10/10 experience would definitely recommend

What formerly was a beautiful and wonderful place to stay is now just another commercialized hotel…read morealong the overpriced stretch in Traverse City. The location and beach access is convenient but that's about the only positives from our experience. I grew up coming to this hotel every summer for years, the staff was always wonderful, accommodating and friendly. I was looking forward to returning after a very difficult few months dealing with health issues for a weekend of relaxation. Unfortunately, this hotel no longer exists to provide hospitality but more so, to do the absolute bare minimum. While charging a premium, mind you. The rooms and property were always clean and well maintained. This is no longer the case. The "complimentary breakfast" is actually laughable. I was aware it wouldn't be a hot continental breakfast, disappointing but fine. Breakfast is a cardboard box with the most lackluster selections are delivered to your room after you fill out a paper slip at the front desk, each day of your stay. Not only is the system inconvenient, the food provided was disgusting. Jimmy Dean frozen sandwiches you microwave in your room, microwave oatmeal cup, random bruised fruit, yogurt, and don't bother if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. Prior to arrival, I called a few days ahead to inquire specifically about the breakfast options since I have allergies. The staff member was initially rude upon answering the phone and became increasingly annoyed when I asked questions about allergens for the complimentary breakfast and their allergy protocol. Surely, I can't be the first person with allergens they have had as a guest. The staff member insisted they could not provide allergen information ahead of check in and insisted the front desk would have information upon arrival. Upon arrival, that was not the case. Not one staff member had the slightest awareness of any allergen information and barely made eye contact during check in. Be prepared for additional fees and charges on your credit card, eventually they fall off and it's their prerogative but it wasn't made clear upon booking directly through their website how they do their charges and seemed excessive, especially for the quality of service and accommodations. The room was not clean, after driving all day and dealing with the unfriendly check in, the room was disappointing. The balcony was unusable for all the spiders and cobwebs that clearly haven't been cleaned. Which is interesting since an early check in wasn't available but yet no one had clearly been in cleaning that room. I inquired that their beach facing rooms were currently available for a lower price than we booked our parking lot view room and if we could be moved to a beach front room since we already paid more than their current booking price. I didn't want a refund, exchange of the difference, or any money back, just moved since they clearly had the rooms available. It was end of season and weather was predicted to be rainy, and it was. The staff member was again incredibly rude. With so many places to stay in the area, don't bother with this hotel.

Booked a stay for June. Had to cancel because my daughter was injured. Gave them 90 days notice and…read morethey wouldn't give me a refund. Over $1400. I would never book here. They steal your money. Airbnb, Vrbo, Marriott, Hilton all would offer a full refund with that much notice.

To appreciate Harold's you have to understand the traditional Michigan up north experience…read more Harold's delivers on this...small log cabins, knotty pine, rustic grounds. Nice that there are plenty of rowboats so one is always available. Bring a small motor for more mobility as they are not well set up for rowing long distances. We also used the stand up paddle boards, extra charge but well worth it. Cabins are rough on the outside but clean and comfortable (although dated) inside. Big porch had an excellent hot tub. Spider lake is beautiful and does not feel overdeveloped. We will be back.

Harold's Resort is wonderful. I've been back with my family for years. Kathy and Rolph (hope I'm…read morenot misspelling his name) are great hosts. They are very receptive to your needs and they give you a lot of privacy which is great. I was sad to see their only review was so negative. They are renting cabins that are older and that's what I expect. I never found the buildings run down or poorly maintained. Again, I am expecting a clean cabin with woods and water when I rent there and that is exactly what I get. My expectation isn't a day spa. The cabins are clean and cute. As far as woods and water goes, Harold's Resort is lovely. Spider Lake is beautiful and Harold's has one of the nicest sand beaches on the lake. The woods are very nice. Tall pines all around your cabin on a quiet sandy peninsula.

You can now get accessories for you're crack pipe here now and pick up a one hitter your weed and…read moresome wipets Used to a family run business kinda sad to see this in this beautiful up north cottage area

Friendly staff....has bathrooms and showers on site. Convenient to the lake... a few minutes away.read more

Can't cancel unless it's done 14 days in advance of your reservation. We don't believe this is…read morestated on their website. These are cabins in the woods, not a fancy hotel. Once you realize that, you'll be fine. We stayed in the hemlock cabin. This cabin is close to the road but we knew that so expected traffic noise. Upon arrival, we found a plate of yummy pastries inside for our enjoyment and air conditioning which we didn't expect. The host is very friendly and let us change our reservation date without charge because we had an emergency at home. Very grateful for that! These cabins are nice and it sort of feels like camping. You get a picnic table, a bbq, and fire pit. There's a huge yard with things for kids of all ages to enjoy right by the office. They thankfully sell firewood, which we bought because our gas station wood was wet. The bed was broken down quite a bit and didn't do my back any good, but if that sort of thing doesn't bother you, you'll be fine. Tight bathrooms and no table for your belongings, but it was sufficient. We took a lovely walk to the lake and enjoyed a break from the traffic noise. They have a nice deck with chairs to enjoy along with boats if you want to go out onto the lake to fish or whatever. There are many rules noted inside the cabin about linens, garbage, etc. We've never seen anything like that before. I hope we did everything correctly. We would recommend this place to someone but would suggest a cabin further back in the woods to avoid the road noise.

I rented a cabin for a surprise weekend for my long term bride of 33 1/3rd years. We spent the…read moreweekend commemorating on the exact day spinning LP's on the stereo system we brought into the cabin. It was winter and we pretty much had the run off the place, so w didn't need to worry about disturbing anyone. They were kind enough too bring in a lazy-boy chair which is much more comfortable than couches that can serve as extra bedding. There kitchen was modern, which was somewhat of a disappointment, but we understand that the market demands some updates. They have some newer cabins on the property, but I sincerely enjoy the rustic ambiance of the cabin we chose. The staff was kind enough to keep the secret, even while my nosey wife tried to figure out what was going to happen and called them before the weekend. The hot tub is a fine size for even four people, and there is a sign up sheet to claim your time slot. More importantly, a small business could have just as easily said "There tub is closed for repairs" just knowing it's not cost effective to operate just for one couple coming in. But it was running, ready and relaxing! Kudo's for their honest business practice! It's also very close to downtown TC so antiquing and downtown browsing it's not too long of a drive away.

This is the best getaway. We stayed in the beginning of August 2017 (late post). So peaceful and…read moreserene. Mary and her husband were awesome!!! Everyday we had freshly baked treats that tasted amazing. The room was clean and and safe for our four year-old to play with his trains. It was conveniently located by a small park to swim and a winery. Very scenic, the water that surrounded the lodge was beautiful. We even made a book about our trip. Thank you for hosting us. Would definitely come back!

We love this place! It's not only an incredible value in what tends to be a rather spendy part of…read morethe state -- the lodging is impeccably clean and comfortable and cozy. It's also located in a scenic spot -- beautiful Omena Bay is right down the hill. The lodge itself is comprised of several historic buildings. When we stay here we prefer a room in the Wheeler House, the main house that's also the inkeepers' residence; the second floor is home to four very nicely appointed guest rooms, each with a private bath. The dining room and sitting rooms are on the first floor; guests can enjoy a crackling wood fire in the fireplace, play the piano or just sit and read in the front rooms. Another house on property also has guest rooms, we believe, while a third house is divided into suites. There's also a game/activity building with its own fireplace and kitchenette. The hosts are friendly and helpful, and are excellent cooks -- we love the breakfasts! They're also very knowledgeable about the area, and about the history of their establishment. We really enjoy them. Omena, between Suttons Bay and Northport, is in the northern section of the Leelanau Peninsula but still makes a good, convenient base camp for exploring the rest of the area. We would definitely recommend Sunset Lodge for couples as well as for groups. After driving down "motel row" in nearby Traverse City, we were even more convinced that mom-and-pop lodging is the way to go up here, and that we have found a real travelers' gem in Sunset Lodge.

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.

I brought my kids on a weekend trip and we stayed at the Boyne Vue Motel. We absolutely loved it!…read moreSmall yet very cozy, clean and just all around nice.

This place has obviously seen better days. It is reasonably clean, doesn't have an unpleasant…read moresmell, but our room had problems--some cosmetic, some not--that make it unlikely we'll stay there again. One of the ceiling tiles was mostly pulled off. Though the sides of the shower stall looked recently replaced, the floor of it was coming apart. More concerning, the door looked like it had been recently jimmied open, and the frame of the window screen was pulled out from the window (see photos)--it wouldn't be hard for someone to pull out the full screen, and if mosquitoes were out they'd be getting in your room. The dresser had a notice taped to it stating that one of its legs was broken--instead of printing out the notice, why not fix the leg? Some of the towels had a distinct yellow stain--we made a point of using the whiter ones. Be aware that the room door locks automatically, and you can't set it to stay unlocked--if you close it behind you, you will be locked out, so check to be sure you've got your key before leaving. We didn't learn this the hard way, but easily could have. At least it was quiet, and close to where we needed to be. I have seen worse, though next time I'm in the area, I'll be looking for something better.