Mr. and Mrs. Songer are really friendly and helpful…read more The cabin is clean and comfortable, and right on the lake. In winter, bring provisions such as paper towels and dish soap.

I planned this vacation for over a year and even visited more than a year before our big week to…read morescout the place. My extended family drove from Virginia, and we rented almost the entire resort. Jill and Bill were always very helpful with our calls and questions before arriving and went above and beyond our expectations. They provided linens for some who traveled far. The cabins and lake house were all very clean and well stocked with microwave, coffee pots, and pots and pans. My brothers-in-law rode their Harley's around the entire lake and decided we had found the very best resort on the lake. The grounds were very clean and well maintained, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We recommend this resort and only wish we could find resorts like it closer to Virginia. One other note, one of my brothers-in-law is an Orkin man and has the habit of checking accommodations for critters, especially bed bugs. Songer's passed his inspection, and we all slept comfortably in clean beds.

Great Place To Stay. Can't wait for the next trip…read more Relaxing and Beautiful Thanks you for having us!!!

We found this place very late on a Saturday night, only one room left, we came all the way from…read moreMackinaw, we originally drove there because we had a room reserved but once we got there found out we no longer had a room so had to quickly find a new hotel to stay out since we were 4 hours from home at 9pm. So we called around and no one had rooms so we found this place so drove 1.5 hours to get here and it's definitely worth it! It's so gorgeous and the lady, Angela, is just a blessing!

Beware, after 45 strait years of our family renting 8 cabins the same week every year. we were told…read moreby the owner Brenda that she sold the resort (lie) and was not renting in 2025. (another lie) the units are sub par, dirty not updated at all. Boat rentals are a joke, boats are out dated, run bad and in terrible shape (left us stranded multiple times out on the lake, activities are offer but bring your own ping pong balls and paddles, carpet ball table is a mess and not playable. Kids play area is a complete joke. Be careful booking this hole, and dont trust the ownership. every year we rented it just kept going downhill. Its hard to find a place with that many cabins available the same week, so we were stuck going to this dump. we did some research and found other resorts that can accommodate us , so much nicer at the same price. Watch this place if you book it. Ownership is not trustworthy.

My husband has been coming to this resort with his friend since they were about 8 years old. Now…read moreI've been coming with my husband since 2008, and we really look forward to our annual summer vacation. Our kids love spending the week here and so do we. It's comfortable, clean, low-key, and really nice. We love the fire pits and beach and love taking the pontoon out at least once during the week.

spent a week last august with the old owners,. nice and simple place with family and fishing in…read moremind,...i like very much,.. dosent cost an arm and a leg,... bruce buckwinkler

From the owner: Whitetail Family Resor offers 6 beautiful Northern Michigan Cabin rentals located on the West Shore…read moreof Houghton lake. Each cabin has a picnic table and a charcoal grill. The resort offers a sandy beach with direct access to beautiful Houghton Lake. The resort offers a paddle boat, swim dock, splash pads, kayaks, tether ball, shuffle board, horse shoes and children,s play set. There is plenty of shopping, trails, parks and golf nearby.

No cleam rooms poor service terrible food. Hot tub did not work…read more No hot water. Had 7 rooms all the same issyes

This was our second stay at Lakeside Resort & Conference Center, and unfortunately, it confirmed we…read morewon't be coming back. Our first visit on 4/12/25 ended with an ant infestation in Room 101. We reported it to the staff, didn't ask for a refund, and chose to give the resort another chance because our kids really enjoyed the Waterpark. We stayed again on 5/17/25, this time in Room 315. At 6 a.m. the next morning, I woke up to a bed bug crawling on my leg. I immediately brought it to the front desk in a tissue. The staff apologized and said a manager would be contacted and that we would be refunded for the room. I packed up our things right away and checked out early. At checkout, however, I was suddenly told to "watch my email for a discount," despite having just been promised a full refund. Nobody at the front desk could tell me when a manager would actually be available, and as of writing this, I've received no follow-up and no refund. Now I'm at home panic-washing everything, terrified we may have brought bed bugs back with us. This experience was not just disappointing--it was unacceptable. I strongly urge anyone considering a stay here to think twice, especially if management can't be counted on to respond to serious issues like this.

I highly recommend. Shady Valley is a great place my wife…read moreand i had a wonderfull time. I caught a 16" bass right off the dock they have a boat you can use or rent a motorboat or a pontoon. Mike and Deb B

From the owner: Shady Valley Resort is an ideal vacation spot for families. We have modern two, three and four…read morebedroom cottages.