"The motel exterior belied the interior mediocrity. Everything was average, including breakfast.2017-09-04"
"The check-in clerk seemed scatter-brained. The motel room was outdated and small, and the door was hard to close. No bridge view. The showerhead was broken, so it was hard to shower. The water pipes were extremely loud, and the towels were cheap. Don't stay here.2016-07-06"
"Nice motel for a reasonable price. The staff was friendly.2015-09-23"
"The hotel was quiet and comfortable, and the room was nice and clean. Super easy check-in and checkout. The staff was friendly but not intrusive. We were traveling with our dogs and were given a room near the exit to the dog area outside. Stay here.2019-07-07"
"Great place to stay. The hotel staff was competent and accommodating.2017-01-12"
"The hotel was nice, clean, and comfortable, and I loved that it was pet-friendly.2016-10-04"
Note: Address above is a check-in address for Lakeside Cottages and Crooked Tree Cottages. The Crooked Tree Cottages are located 1.5 miles from the address above.
Free shuttle to local attractions
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer Exercise room
"The hotel was super clean, and the front desk clerk was helpful with suggestions of sights to see. The employees were nice, and the pool was crystal clear. Excellent breakfast, too. I'll be back.2022-08-24"
"The hotel room was nice and clean, and the employees were friendly.2021-11-01"
"Nice, convenient location. The room was orderly. The towels were rough, and the sink didn't drain well. Pleasant check-in. Ample parking, but the hotel driveway needed better lighting; it was hard to see at night. We'd stay again.2015-10-27"
"Not a good value. There was hair in the sheets, and the bathroom floor was dirty. Find another motel.2020-10-06"
"Everything about this hotel was excellent, from the location and rates to the room and customer service. I was pleased and recommend a stay.2017-09-30"
"I woke up with bug bites on my arm. There were food crumbs in the 2nd bed. The bathroom was dirty, with hair and crumbs on the floor. Housekeeping left a bag of toilet paper and personal items in the room, then woke us up early to ask us not to take them. Then the front desk clerk called us about them. The check-in clerk was helpful and the best part of our stay. Don't recommend this hotel.2016-02-23"
"The room was clean, but the bedding was worn and rough and the TV set-up was basic. Friendly, accommodating staff. Think twice about staying at this hotel.2017-03-02"
"Nice location, and the hotel was clean.2016-10-16"
"The room looked dirty and needed more thorough vacuuming. The pool was green and out of service. The ice machine didn't work. Don't stay at this motel.2016-11-02"
"The motel housekeeper left dirty towels in my room. Not acceptable.2015-08-12"
"I was disappointed that the motel room hadn't been vacuumed at all, and wasn't clean overall. There are plenty of other places to stay in the area.2015-05-28"
"Close to Sheplers Ferry to Mackinac Island. Lovely setting. The hotel was clean, and the service was great. Ask for a unit near the lake.2021-08-12"
"No handicap bathrooms at this hotel, and no grab bars. The bathroom fixtures were difficult to use for older people. Excellent breakfast and easy parking.2016-07-14"
"We expected better rooms for the price. Find another hotel.2015-08-20"
"The hotel room was nice and the view was exceptional. 2021-08-10"
"The hotel was nice, but seemed a bit overpriced. Other guests let their kids run wild late at night, which disturbed my sleep. The toilet was too low. The employees weren't rude, but they weren't that friendly. Nice pool. 2021-07-05"
"Nice experience. It was too cold to use the pool, but the view from my hotel room was spectacular. Be careful for goose droppings when you walk to the beach.2018-10-26"
"This was the best motel, and the employees were nice. We recommend staying here.2017-06-01"
"We loved our stay at this motel. Our room faced the lake, and it was just beautiful. Definitely thumbs up. Great experience.2016-09-17"
"Nice hotel. The motel room was clean, and it was nice to walk out the door with our little dog and have the beach right there. Pleasant staff. Breakfast wasn't great, and neither was the coffee.2016-07-13"
"This hotel was a wonderful place to stay. It satisfied all the needs of this septuagenarian and the wants of a teenager. And the price was reasonable. Book it.2023-07-18"
"The room was a little dated, but it was clean and safe. The hotel clerk was friendly, and check-in was fast.2022-08-01"
"The hotel was expensive and noisy. No breakfast. Stay somewhere else.2021-07-28"
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Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
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