Lovely course . We found this course on a road trip to Mackinac Island. A nice break at the half…read moreway point of our trip. The course is well marked and maintained. The staff was incredibly pleasant from check in to the course to the 19th hole snack. If I ever find myself in this neck of the woods again I would definitely play the course again.

Omg .... my sister beat me on this course so now she believes this is the best course ever …read more.... giving it a 5 as well. Nice course. Friendly staff. Nice greens. Fair but challenging. Well taken care of. The only problem we had was following the course layout. However, keeping a 5 rating the course map is on the back of the scorecard and the young cart man helped us the one time we became confused. Yay to my sister. We will have to come back for a rematch soon.

Front nine was nicely laid out fairways and greens and yes boxes great shape. You have to plan your…read moreshots. Back nine to me was not as nice as the front nine. But still a challange. In my opinion for what it's worth I recommend this course.

Great course, very well kept. Front 9 is very wooded and back 9 is challenging with a lot of holes…read moreon the water. Bring extra balls :)

We booked an Airbnb onsite here so we were able to walk everywhere…read more I was so impressed with the resort as a whole I cannot wait to come back here! For the slopes, they had so many lines for all different level of skiing. They had multiple sides to the mountain and even had a bar at the top that offered alcohol, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks and even chili and hot dogs. I am at a beginner level and the green lines were still a tad more difficult, but everyone going down looks out for everyone. I was very impressed with the ski patrol as a fell quite a few times and they were there to check on me. The area itself was very clean and again, everything is easily walkable. I noticed an outdoor playground for the kiddos when it's warmer out to play on. The food options here are good. Almost everywhere was a bit crowded, but we were able to wait for our food and then take it back to the Airbnb. I was very impressed with this place on every level. I will be coming back and staying longer next time.

Our party of six, which included two kiddos, had a fantastic skiing experience at Crystal Mountain…read more Here's my list of do's for a successful trip: -Do purchase your lift ticket and ski rental in advance. This was a time saver. -Do get to the mountain by mid-morning to secure close parking, maximize your ski time, and enjoy the runs before the crowds arrive (and they will). -Do consider coming on a Wednesday. A lift ticket in 2026 is only $45 versus the $105 I dropped for a Saturday. Shout-out to the ski staff for their overall hospitality and making sure folx got onto the lifts quickly and safely. It appeared to be a smooth operation. Another shout-out to the ski instructors who transformed my nieces into skilled skiers in just one lesson. Though this was my first time at Crystal Mountain, it will not be my last.

Definitely the best value in golf in the Traverse City area…read more Decent fairways and greens Staff is super nice And the price is unbeatable. Front nine is a little easier than the back. Course is challenging and fun to play.

A real hidden gem. One of the nicest public courses I have played at (especially for the price)…read more This course is off the beaten path for tourists, so its pretty easy to get a tee time. It has that up north feel you expect of nicer resort courses and fantastic staff. The course is very well maintained. The front and back play like totally different courses (rolling meadows vs heavy forest). The clubhouse has a nice intimate feel and they offer cooler bags at no extra cost. Highly recommend!

Everything was amazing, the service was great even though she was very busy, the mural was so…read morepretty everywhere in the restaurant, the food was phenomenal! We loved the fresh raspberry jam & our food was delicious! I got the bbq burger & added tomato & lettuce to it, the Cole slaw was the best I've had & the burger was cooked to perfection, the fries were delicious as well! No complaints here! My best friend got the twisted corn beef hash & she loved it as well! Everything was amazing! We'll definitely return when we're in the area again. It's so Worth it!

Classic Michigan ski resort…read more.. I learned how to snowboard at Caberfae 25 years when in college, and this was the first time back since then... Caberfae was alright back then and still is today. Caberfae is a decent sized Michigan ski resort with no lift lines but minimal amenities, and can be a blast on a powder day. The biggest drawback though is if it's not a powder day, have fun shredding on a sheet of solid ice. After 22 years in the USAF and snowboarding all over the world (I am admittedly spoiled), I forgot what snowboarding on ice feels like... Ouch for anyone over the age of 40 lol. Although Caberfae does a good job of snow making and grooming of trails, the lack of continued fresh powder makes the resort an ice rink when fresh snow does not fall... Add in all the beginners that frequent the hill (and there's a lot) and this place can be a hospital bill waiting to happen, so be aware and have your head on a swivel. All-in-all though, Caberfae is a good family-friendly, beginner's resort, with respectably priced lift tickets, and has enough terrain to have a fun day on the hill. Dave Portnoy 6.8

First things first…read more.. Stacy and the rest of staff were amazing ! Ate at The Grille, staff there were amazing too! Desiree was our server and did a great job. Golf course is in very good condition. Played the short course, enjoyed it thoroughly, but if I'm being honest I can't say it's worth $49 for a 9 hole par 3 course. First morning my wife had no hot water at 9:30 a.m. No king size beds...

We stayed here for two nights, and had a fantastic time!…read more We arrived on Friday for our 11am tee time on The Retreat, and it was downpouring. We were concerned our golf weekend was going to be ruined, but we were informed that the course staff was working on cleaning up the course, and we should be able to tee off at 12:30! Perfect! We were hoping to be able to check-in to our room ahead of time, but the resort was full the night prior, so instead, we had lunch and a drink at the Grille. I ordered the BBQ Brisket Tacos, which were delicious! It came with three tacos and a side of chips. My boyfriend ordered the Whitefish Quesadillas, which don't sound very appetizing, but he likes quesadillas. We would not recommend them. They were so bland. We felt like we were eating Cream of Mushroom soup quesadillas. When we got to the tee box at 12:30pm, we were told that the other 18-hole course, The Revenge, was closed due to the heavy rain, so anyone golfing that course is now going to be fit onto The Retreat, which meant we would be paired with another twosome. I wasn't thrilled because it was supposed to be a couples getaway for us, and I also get very nervous playing with people I don't know. However, we got very lucky and were paired with a really fun couple! So, this ended up being a great experience, but be aware that if you are a twosome, you may get paired with another twosome. We finished our round only a few balls shorter than when we started (haha), and had dinner at the Grille. We both ordered burgers with fries (not pictured), and they were delicious! We sat outside on the back deck, which was nice, and our waitress, Gayle, was very friendly and attentive. We walked back to the resort, and had big plans to enjoy the pool or firepit, but instead crashed early from a long day on the course. Saturday morning we were looking for the "hot breakfast". I DO NOT RECOMMEND this breakfast. It's located at the Grille, and is $15/person for ham, sausage links, potatoes, and eggs - all of which were cold. It was gross. It was included in our package, but otherwise is $15/person, which is absurd. The hotel has an included breakfast with bagels, cereal, oats, and yogurt, which will suffice. Otherwise, there's Cafe 106 right downtown Manistee that has DELICIOUS BREAKFAST at reasonable prices. Since it poured again Friday night, we were worried we wouldn't be able to play The Revenge at 11am due it being under water. However, we were told we could play, but that it would be wet. Not a big deal. This course, like The Retreat, is absolutely beautiful! We warmed up at the driving range (right near The Revenge course) where I seemingly used all of my decent shots (haha!). We ended up venturing downtown Manistee for dinner and drinks to wrap up our stay here. The room is nothing fancy, but is nice, and I like that the resort has a fitness facility. Overall, our stay here was really great, and we would definitely visit again!

I've golfed 9 holes here on two separate occasions and have been impressed by how well kept the…read morefairways and greens are. The carts all work and the availability is pretty good, especially throughout the week. A fun, straightforward course. No complaints here - other than my handicap, which is too high to list here.

The greens are the best in northern Michigan, not easy, they're so well taken care of it's like…read moreputting on ice and I played the Eldorado March 6th when it was Ice! the most well-groomed and manicured course I've played with very friendly service for a great price I'll be back next weekend!

Great price, course is in fantastic shape, 27 fun holes ... But no beer cart? Overall, great place!read more

I am a super casual golfer and I thought this course was excellent. It is in great shape as well…read more For a course in a remote area the greens and fairways we're spectacular. The course is a bit confusing but we found our way around. Very fun.

Kind of good up north golf course. Everyone involved - friendly . Just a bit more tender loving…read morecare could give my 5th star

Played the golf course today . If you like dogleg lefts, (7 on the front nine alone ) crazy…read morenarrow tee shots , hard pan where the rough should be , greens that slope away from the fairway then this is the course for you . Overhanging trees everywhere . I won't ever be back .