Loved everything about this resort! I spend most MI summer weekends enjoying the Lake Huron…read morebeachfront at different venues with cottage rentals. Crystal Sands Beach resort was able to accommodate a girls weekend (17 girls) easily. The beach house apartments provided plenty of room, gorgeous views, full kitchen and an open floor plan. The Villa's are equipped with full kitchens, bedrooms, and open floor plans in general living areas. The Suite's were open floor plans with refrigerators and coffeemakers. The property and beach were well kept and grounds crews seemed to make regular rounds to ensure cleanliness. The resort is on the beach and has a gorgeous beach area. There were many families and children enjoying their swimming, kayaking, and bulldog sand castles. At night the resort set up chairs and multiple fire pits on the beach for guests and kept the wood coming and fires going! The resort also came equipped with regular housekeeping which included daily garbage changes, cleaning, and towel replacement. The resort is handicap accessible with an ADA Suite and handicap beach access. My travel companion is wheelchair bound and we had no problems getting around. The beach house steps were wide enough to get a wheelchair bound person up and down and all staff and owners were quick to offer assistance when we took the wheelchair and occupant of wheelchair up and down the steps. I've stayed in many (most) locations in that area on the beach and this is by far the best. We can't wait to go back for our annual girls weekend next year! I can't say enough about the location or the amazing staff/owners of the resort. They truly work hard (while making it appear effortless) to ensure everyone is having a great time. Thank you Sam and Nada!!!! It was truly a pleasure meeting you and thank you for such a great time and all that you did to make our 25th annual weekend perfect!

Beautiful, clean well kept resort. Nada and Sam are the perfect hosts. They have thought of…read moreeverything!

I read a review on another network about the Bayview, they happened to have a two bedroom unit (#1)…read moreavailable so we gave it a try. The outside and inside is older decor. Panelling, old carpet, older looking furniture, but very cozy. Our unit had two bedrooms, a tiny kitchenette area, a living room and dining room area that kind of blended together. The AC worked great and there was a cable Tv in the living room. It's got a cabin feel to it, but again, was very nice. What really made the place great was it's sitting right on the lake shore. Our unit was a short walk across the parking lot to the beach area. There was shuffle board, a fire pit, a playground and plenty of beach area and chairs available. There was even a couple wood swings and a cornhole game set up. The owners were super friendly. Each unit has a charcoal grill that we used. The room had dishes and silverware. A coffee maker but no filters. The beds were cozy, and the place was really quiet. Our unit was right near the main road and we didn't even hear the traffic. I would definitely stay here again, we wished we could of stayed a few days longer after only staying one day. The price was right too, I think our off season rate (after Labor Day) was only $75 a night.

Finishing up our last few days here! We booked cabin 5 back in February for a week in June. It has…read morea gorgeous beach and great location. The owners are so kind and we've had a great experience. There are paddle board, kayaks, and a paddle boat to use for free! Free firewood is included as well.

My fiance and I were pleased with our overnight stay at Paradise Beach resort. Our cabin was cute…read morewith just enough rustic feel. We had a great view of the lake, and we were actually able to check in early. One thing that was kind of a bummer was the check in time. You cannot check in until 5 pm, unless it's a case like mine was. I feel this is a very late check in time compared to other places similar to this one.

If you're looking for an escape and want the beach to be within steps, Paradise Beach is the place!…read moreThe host(s) are very friendly and accommodating allowing us to check-in early and check out later as well. While we didn't get to stay as long as we'd liked to, we intend to return very soon.

My wife and I have stayed at Rainbow resort twice now. The owner Barb is very friendly and…read morehelpful. The smaller cabins near the back are nice and feature a nice wooded view to enjoy while you kick back and relax. The ones closer to the front are all pretty close and don't have quite as nice of a view. Went canoeing and kayaking and both times our driver was nice and finishing up back at the resort was very convenient If you are looking for a relaxing time and chilling around the fire at night this is a great place...if you're looking to get super drunk and be noisy then this place is not for you. I really enjoy the Mio area The location is far enough away tucked back into the woods to be quiet and relaxing yet close enough to 33 to get to other places. Will definitely be back again.

Horrific Customer Service, Stolen Funds, and Aggressive Management - Avoid at All Costs…read moreBetter options in Mio! Our family booked a 15-canoe memorial trip for 30 people three months in advance to honor our late uncle. A month before the trip, we pre-paid in full. We were explicitly told by staff that we could adjust our reservation up to 24 hours in advance. The day before the trip, we emailed to scale down to 9 canoes (19 people).Upon arrival, the woman claiming to be the owner flatly refused a refund for the 6 unused canoes. Her justification was hostile and absurd: she stated we "should not have prepaid" and that refunds are only avoided if you pay the day of. This policy was never disclosed to us verbally or in writing.The customer service deteriorated rapidly from there: Hostility at Departure: The owner stood on the deck screaming at both her staff and our family, demanding everyone wear life jackets inside the transport vans--saying no one left without one on-falsely claiming it was a transport fine--rather than explaining it calmly as a high-water safety precaution. Labor: Despite paying full price (plus the 6-canoe overcharge), the resort provided only one staff member per van. Our group was made to help manually unload the canoes at the launch, and drag them up a steep hill and reload the trailers upon return. No trash bins were provided at the landing. Just a bag one of the drivers found in the van Verbal Abuse & Shushing: When two family members calmly went into the office to discuss the refund, the owner became instantly belligerent. When a female family member asked why she was being so rude, the owner told her to "zip it" and repeatedly shushed her like a child. When challenged on the overcharge, the owner claimed she "felt unsafe" and "threatened" from 10 feet away. Physical Altercation & False Accusations: The situation turned completely unhinged when we had to turn our vehicle around to look for a missing key fob. The owner's husband marched out "ready to fight," chest puffed out, screaming at customers. Looking for the guy who "threatened his wife" the situation escalated and The female owner then physically shoved her way into our group at the back of our vehicle, intentionally bumping into a smaller female customer. When the customer pushed back to create space, the owner began screaming like an actor that she had been "assaulted," before videotaping us and threatening to call the police. Honestly we thought at that point we were being punked. The river and weather were beautiful, but Rainbow Resorts completely tarnished a memorial trip for a grieving family. They stole money for services not rendered, treated paying customers like physical threats, and exhibited erratic, hostile behavior. Do not go here. They are completely unprofessional and running a financial scam on pre-payments.

Hi, I have not stayed at the resort but the…read morerestaurant? AMAZING. The food is so good and they have a unique variety of foods. There's odd but delicious burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, etc. I definitely recommend trying this place no matter if you're staying at the resort or just looking for a place to eat.

Everything. Worn down and old. Infrastructure failing. Stay away!!! Low water pressure. Pool and…read morejacuzzi broken. Nothing to do. Not worth your time to stay there

This resort was great. The lake was awesome and great for fishing and swimming. The cabins are nice…read moreand homely, each with a fully finished bathroom and cable. The penthouse in the back was basically a mansion, with a huge living room, dining room, and kitchen with three beds and 1.5 bathrooms. The price was somewhat expensive, but it was a wonderful experience and I have been going there for 4 years now.

This is a great resort. Away from it all yet so close to everything anytime of the year. My…read morefamily has stayed here during hunting season. The owners are on site and very accommodating. Wifi throughout the resort no matter where you are on the property. West Branch is a town that has everything from Walmart to all your chain restaurants, yet just down the road from this resort you can find a Pub where all the locals hang out. It's the best of both worlds as far as location. The resort is clean and you feel very at home with all the personal touches. I can't say enough about the big house. When I say big, the kitchen and living area are HUGE! We look forward to visiting this resort again.

When we 1st arrived they had all the windows open and the room was full of gnats. We stayed one…read morenight in May 2025, the rooms are incredibly small for the price you pay and the blinds don't cover the door or windows, so anyone walking by can see in. Will not be staying here again!!

Just spent a weekend at this motel and will not be returning. See below for all of the things…read moreexperienced: They left cellar doors open (we have kids and didn't want them falling), tried charging $40 to stay an hour past checkout, pool didn't open till 11, gave no soap or paper towels, had to ask for everything, they tried entering when we were in the room, big boulders on the beach, kids manning the front desk and not knowing how to talk to people, asked for extra pillows and a little girl came back with pillows from who knows where, felt like a cult atmosphere, 1 centimeter thin bar soap, dish soap was watered down, no breakfast or anything offered, Walmart bags for trash, people stared and they seemed like family lived there all knew each other, made you send in a check for a deposit, stay away!!!! Only benefit was the pretty sunset. Not worth $300 a night.

Tom and Louise are kind people who always respect your privacy, leave you a very clean room, and…read moreare sure to make certain you have everything you need. The rooms are more than adequate to lounge and relax in. The showers are warm and spacious, and the beds are very comfortable. My husband and I have stayed twice now. We love how close things are to the lake. They have kids toys, some sand toys, grills, and a lot of beautiful trees on the property! They're pet-friendly as well.

Very beautiful private beach. Owners are friendly and accommodating. There is a big cabin that has…read more2 bedrooms and a kitchen and then smaller "hotel" type rooms that have 2 to 3 beds. Nice place to stay :)

Bea-u-ti-ful! a week…read morelong vacation on the lake? uh...yes please! stayed here last summer w/bf for a wedding & family reunion. so. much. fun! during our week at driftwood resort, we... - rented pontoons & took them out to the middle of the lake at sunset (a definite must!) - went fishing - had a ping-pong tournament in the game room - enjoyed bonfires every night by the fire pit - took dips in the lake (which is shallow) - & lots, lots, more! the rooms were clean & comfortable (bed, linens, etc.). the showers have great water pressure & temperature (which maybe people don't care about, but it was a big plus for me). plenty of space to sprawl out & relax. from the person you make the reservation with to the groundskeeper, the staff at driftwood resort is wonderful about making you feel welcome & at home. very kind & very personable. the rooms, maintenance of grounds, & customer service are absolutely top notch. if you are looking for a little getaway, check this place out!

Great place for families. Quiet setting with water access, kayaks and paddle boards. The playground…read morewas perfect for our 6 and 3 year old. Close to fun activities- beaches, trails, mini golf and restaurants. Cabin was clean and had everything we needed.

Million dollar beach ! Owner has groomed and protected from erosion and it shows…read more One of the nicest beaches in the area.

Wonderful vacation as always. Great hospitality and Merrick and Colleen are the most friendly…read moreowners you could meet.