Not for the faint of heart. Say goodbye to room service, elevators (2nd & 3rd floor rooms), and…read more24hr staffing. Say hello to history. I'll start with noting this property has changed ownership (& names) frequently. It's back to being The Karsten (nest) Hotel as of about 5-6yrs ago. There is no website so you'll be booking 3rd party online or calling in your reservation. The desk isn't always manned so calling may take some persistence. You'll also be getting called around 9pm, if you haven't made it in yet (there is a number to call on arrival if the office is unmanned.) We booked 3rd party pay on arrival through Expedia for $198 (2ni) in a Deluxe Q lake view on arrival we paid $202 [the owner initially thought it was just 1ni & was ready to adjust pricing, thinking we were being overcharged - i appreciate that kind of honesty) On entering, we noted it was a basic Q room & it appeared housekeeping had gotten distracted when cleaning the bathroom as it was partially completed, with the tub missed (had a presumably used towel, near empty & lid removed shampoo & a used bar of soap, along with hair from assorted body parts. The owner was quick to respond, noting the Expedia booking was rate coded as Basic room & he immediately offered a new room. Alex, the owner & manager has had the place for 5yrs. He takes great pride in the property & is happy to exchange stories. We thoroughly enjoyed the talks. His integrity is certainly note-worthy. The lobby is filled with historical info & the closed bar is a marvel. Operation is more like a BnB than hotel. Meaning, the office area is often unmanned & much is on the honor system, including the dining area where water, soda, juice, fruit, bars, cereal, breads & accompaniments were available. The rooms vary in size & all include tubs, some jetted. I could actually envision a less is more take, removing some of the eclectic decor to really let the historical property sing. As well as hiding mini-fridges in the wardrobe (which is designed to hold a mini-fridge) or removing them completely. Though I'm sure many want the fridges. I'd recommend replacing shower curtains with washable ones or even glass, for easy cleaning and a good vinegar soak to free up the shower head flow. What the property lacks in luxury, it makes up in character & definitely isn't for every traveler. It's old, no denying it. Still, the bedding was fresh & the rooms were odor-free. Windows don't open, though the temperature control works great & each toom controls their comfort level. The front door remains locked & you're given a key for that door, as well as your room. Unoccupied room doors are left open, so you can explore. Room 310 was Agatha's, a long-term housekeeper & 1 of at least 3 ghosts who reportedly decided to spend their afterlife here. As for the ghosts, i heard 4am running in the hall... was it little Billy, the youngest spirit? It could have been or maybe it was another guest... There are plenty of noted experiences to go through in the lobby & I'm sure Alex could tell you even more.

Do not even waste your time! This beautiful old building has been taken over by a crook with no…read moreconcern to uphold the integrity of the building nor the reputation this business once had. Nothing is as represented. There was no heat on. No lights on. Very strange schotzkis everywhere. Cheap Howard Johnson furnishings and bedding. By the way. Some of the bed spreads had cobwebs hanging to the floor. This place needs to be closed down. What a disgrace. It's truly unsafe for people to stay there. I fully intend to pursue my concerns further!

At first this place doesn't look "the best" when you see it from the outside, but for the price and…read morelocation I would highly recommend and plan on returning there again. Now , I'm giving this a 5 star review even though this isn't a 5 star motel, but you get what you pay for, and this place surpassed my expectations. My room was very clean, spacious, and well presented. I've recently stayed at another hotel almost double the price only a couple blocks away, and wanted to give this place a try. I have no regrets. The check in process was fast and to the point and I was in my room within 5 minutes of arriving. I only stayed one night so I really didn't need anything to have to go down to the front desk, but everything in the room was well stocked and again, clean. Well worth the price, thanks for a positive stay experience.

The sign up for the room was glitched. We signed up with 4 people and 2 beds and got a one bed. It…read morewas all they offered. If we did it wrong, with 2 computer people trying, then the site was user unfriendly. Pillows rock hard. They had juice and muffins for breakfast. That was a happy surprise. The plus was they have doors to go outside. On this side is the road and the bay. Which is beautiful. The other side has a parking area but those are the one bed rooms

Great breakfast with many options. The view of Lake Michigan from the dining area is unmatched!read more

We had a great stay at the Lighthouse Inn. From check in to…read morecheck out everything was great! Staff was super friendly and obligated to making your stay memorable. Check in was great; We were given tickets for each day for breakfast, room was clean and everything shipshape. We found a place to eat that we picked out before our arrival at the hotel. There was a nice dinner group as we arrived; that's always nice to see. Upon returning to the hotel we stopped in the bar and met Conner, the bartender. He was a nice bartender and good conversationist. Filled us in on the history of the inn. Breakfast Saturday morning didn't disappoint. We got certain breakfast entrees to pick from or you could use the voucher for a $7.50 towards other entree items and pay difference and any tax. Nice idea! Gone all day so back later to hotel. Breakfast again Sunday morning; same routine. They had a large breakfast group Sunday morning and all not people staying at hotel. So local come for the breakfast as well! Definitely a nice place to stay. The scenery was great and lots going on around the city.

When I was initially considering this place because of its proximity to the Shrine of Our Lady of…read moreGood Help, I was put off by thinking it to be a little frumpy and a bit too rustic but boy was I wrong. The location is pristine and the accommodations are excellent. The lack of a "free" breakfast is more than offset by a short walk across the parking lot to order a latte or a tea plus delicious baked goods. I hope I can return again, this place is worth the trip.

We initially sat at the bar waiting for the rest of our party. The drinks were good and fairly…read morepriced. Especially the old fashions. We had a party of 12 so they seated us in a separate room. The wait staff was very attentive and the food was great. We haseversl people in our group that are gluten intolerant. They were able to accommodate them easily. The views of the bay are awesome with outdoor seating. I would highly recommend

I had a difficult time finding a place to stay in Manitowoc, Two Rivers and Kewaunee but I hit the…read morejackpot in Algoma. I met the owner Bob at check-in and he couldn't have been friendlier. My room was clean with plenty of hot water and towels. The WiFi and cable worked very well. My room had a small fridge and a microwave. After dinner I sat on their deck and watched the sun set with a glass of bourbon. The next morning I had the included breakfast which was delicious. Waffles, eggs, sausage patties, donuts and Door County coffee. There were many other options for breakfast as well. WOW If you are like me and pass through Algoma on your way to Door County, stop and check out this nice little town and Scenic Shore Inn.

A great value in a smaller town with a view of Lake Michigan and a short drive to the central town…read morearea for walking on the boardwalk and viewing the historic lighthouse on the pier. A rare mom n pop motel that is clean and maintained. Rooms are ready by 1:00 p.m. and there is a cold breakfast in the office. By cold I just mean they aren't able to have waffle irons and hot food due to space and state regulations the owners quickly told me, although I didn't ask. There is a small table and two chairs outside of every room to sit and enjoy the view and the cool fresh air off the lake. There are no negatives from the owners but just be aware located on a state highway it's very noisy late into the night with trucks and motorcycles racing and many cars that don't seem to have mufflers in the area, an oddity I suppose.

friendly staff, clean as a whistle, great price and great location! Lots of places to visit nearby!…read moreAlso has a community fire pit, charcoal grill and picnic tables.

This little list treasure is hidden in Two Rivers WI. I stayed there 5 days in this updated motor…read morelodge. It was like taking a step back in time With modern conveniences. The staff Was incredibly friendly. My room was so immaculate you could have eaten off the floors. I heard a little ride noise after 7pm it got incredibly peaceful. You could watch the sunsets and sunrise on Lake Michigan. The views were beathe taking. The pool area was always neat and clean. They have a cute mini golf course in front of the hotel. This is incredibly charming. Take the step back in time and relax with the staff at the Village Inn. If you have a chance to meet Brian he is an outstanding employee who will go out of his way to make sure you have any you need!!!!!

Probably the best place I've ever stayed at evaaar. Not even exaggerating. I'll tell ya why,…read moreready??! Check in, seamless. Rooms ready. The lady that got us checked in was so polite and informative. My dad is a member of the club so he knew, but she had no problem going over the amenities and near by fun stuff with me. Even recommended a great place for us to go tomorrow. Rooms, we got three, they're big. My parents room is huge. Value for the price is here. Most places are cramped and tight. This place is giant. I can easily work out in the morning inside the room to beach body cardio blast and I have to move my couch at my own house, not here. The room smells great, the fridge is ice cold, beds are soft. Pool rules are awesome. There's a bar in the hotel, not busy, not the hippest spot, but if I was here with a group of fun folks, I'd be drinking them dry and loving it. Pool had a big beach ball, pool table, packman game, hot tub that was really hot surprisingly. The vaulted ceilings are cool too. Breakfast till 10, all day and night strong coffee. Keep going?.... Ok I will!!! So what prompted me to write this review was the night desk fella, Mathew I believe. I came out of the pool and just flew in today. We had a few beers poolside and I didn't have a lighter, but wanted to go smoke outside. I asked him for a light and he said that he bought some for guests specifically for this situation lol So I borrowed his Green Bay packers lighter and when I brought it back, he said keep it, because he knew what I was going through with the traveling .... My mind literally exploded a bit. Such a kind gesture. I stayed here about 6 years back and nothings changed. They're still super friendly and well run. Plenty of parking, almost zero highway noise, well maintained, and staffed by as I described, real people, with big hearts and good work ethic. Wish there was one of these where I live, maybe one day...

Spacious, quiet room. Phenomenal swimming pool; gracious staff. Only one negative: Its…read morelaundry room is dirty; Powder detergent on top of the washing machine and on the floor. An overflowing garbage can; lint all over. Totally untended. But if you don't go in there, you won't know.

Stayed 2 weeknights at the beachfront inn and loved everything about it. Very homey and charming…read morewith a lot of beachy character. Rooms were comfortable and ours had an incredible view of the beach and patio below. There were waterfront bonfires every night and we loved the relaxed atmosphere. Staff was very welcoming and there were several places to sit and enjoy the lake views. Would definitely come back! Bailey's Harbor was also a perfect home base for excursions to Cana Island Lighthouse and Washington Island, with the additional benefit of being less touristy than other areas we visited. Great trip all around!

We LOVE this hotel. The grounds are beautiful with terraced garden down to water. A firepit where…read morewe sat every night and got to know several other guests and their dogs. Lovely porch to have breakfast. Rooms are very pretty. Employees are kind.

We came through Sturgeon Bay for an anniversary trip a stayed at this charming local gem! The…read morerestored 50s motel was so unique and fun, I would highly recommend staying here when you come!

Our fist time in Door County. This was a real gem. Old motel retaining their great retro design…read more Not just clean but immaculate. Great location for touring downtown shops and restaurants - all walking distance. Very helpful staff. Great bed and pillows. Will definitely come again when we come back after the season gets going.

I have waited too long to write a review! This year is my third time staying at Glidden…read more Definitely a 5 star resort. The resort is condo owned and guests stay in an owners condo. The condos are nicely decorated and very clean. There is basic kitchen cookware and utensils. They always have Door County coffee, which is really good. I like the big jetted bathtub in the bathroom. There is also a shower. This resort is off the beaten path but that is what I love about it. Every room has a view of the lake. The beach and resort grounds are very nice. I like to enjoy the open windows and patio doors to hear the waves. There is a small indoor pool and hot tub. Both are nice. And clean. The restaurant right next door is amazing. Super cool inside with great drinks and food. Make reservations! I think the prices are inline with other resorts in DoCo. Super friendly staff. I know I'll be back next Fall!

Outstanding views. Great food and service. Reasonable prices. Reservations recommended.read more