"Awesome lakefront access and boardwalk. The hotel staff was professional and helpful, and gave us a room near an outside door for our dog. Highly recommend.2017-06-12"
"Good location and nice hotel staff. I had a pleasant stay.2016-07-27"
"No Internet access in our motel room, and the hot tub was out of order. We weren't informed about either at check-in. There had recently been a fire in our side of the building, but our room was clean and spacious. The hallway had new carpeting, and didn't smell like smoke.2015-09-15"
5 miles south of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
3 floors, 62 rooms and suites - elevator
Heated indoor swimming pool
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs only in standard rooms with 2 queen-sized beds - $25 per night fee for 1st dog - $10 per night fee for 2nd dog. - Mar 2017 < Less
"The hotel was clean, comfortable, and accessible. The staff was responsive, courteous, and helpful. It served its purpose.2023-08-22"
"Close to sights and services. Clean hotel with helpful, friendly personnel. The pool area with the whirlpool was nice. You'll enjoy your stay.2018-09-09"
"The hotel was a little pricey, but I stayed during peak season. Plenty of choices at breakfast. I had a nice stay.2017-08-01"
"The hotel room wasn't totally clean, and there were no chairs or bedside lamps. There were dirty towels left on the shower curtain rod. The fridge didn't work, and only decaf coffee was provided in the room; the clerk said they couldn't find the regular coffee. Not a good place to stay.2018-07-01"
"The room window wouldn't close properly. Ventilation was so poor that it was always humid. The wallpaper was peeling. The bathroom wasn't clean, and the shower curtain was stained. Breakfast was pitiful. Don't stay at this hotel.2021-08-24"
"The room was clean. I'd stay at this hotel again.2017-07-12"
"I had a great night's sleep at this hotel. I liked having my dog with me.2017-07-09"
"My room was close to the hotel lobby, and loud talking and running children kept me awake until 1 AM. The room was clean and spartan, and the bedding looked new.2019-09-09"
"The hotel was hard to find since I couldn't see the sign from the road. The employees were accommodating and pleasant. Good place for the price.2017-07-05"
"The hotel was nice and quiet, and the staff was friendly. The breakfast bar needed more selections.2015-11-08"
"The room and bathroom were clean, and the beds were comfortable. The hotel staff was nice. When we left, the housekeepers were at work, and the entire hallway smelled lemony fresh and clean.2020-05-20"
"The hotel was clean and comfortable, and had plenty of outlets for electronic devices. Nice, clean bathroom. The free breakfast was pretty average. I'd stay here again and recommend it.2017-08-02"
"The hotel was pet friendly, but it wasn't as nice as the online photos. It was run-down, and our queen suite was dirty. We ended up leaving 2 days earlier than we'd planned. If you're looking for a reasonably priced overnight stay, this may be a good choice.2020-07-26"
"The hotel was farther from the airport than I expected. The beds were too hard, the pillows were terrible, and the bedding was wrinkled. The phone rang at 3 AM and there was no one on the other end. The toilet didn't flush properly. Breakfast was OK, but the tables were dirty.2015-09-22"
"Clean hotel with nice rooms. On the down side, we could hear footsteps and conversations in the room above ours. The staff was friendly, and breakfast was above average.2015-06-08"
"The hotel and grounds were extremely clean, and so was the lobby. Beautiful setting. I liked that the property was family-owned and dog friendly. Loved the repurposed chairs in the lobby. A great, quaint little place. Stay here.2021-10-07"
"We were pleased with our stay at this hotel. The location was good, and the employees were friendly and helpful.2019-07-07"
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
"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"
"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"
"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"
We order the hotels on this page by how close they are to this attraction.
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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