Gorgeous inn. Everything was besutiful, new, clean and…read morecharming! Loved the location and the beach view was amazing.

The views from the rooftop bar, Blush, are spectacular! Even on a dreary day, we loved sitting up…read morethere and taking in the water views! We ordered drinks-- I'm not sure what was happening the day we visited, but my husband's drink was missing the bourbon. It was a sweet, syrupy mess. That was sent back. I ordered a mojito with rum versus the odd mojito on the menu. I'm not sure what was wrong with it because it was so off, I couldn't pinpoint one thing. The music piped in was muzack. For goodness, sake, muzack is not appropriate for this setting. Ever. Both of our drinks were an epic fail. If we go back (we're local), we would stick to wine or beer. I don't know if they have a kid making drinks or they are just badly trained in making cocktails, but they are a total miss! We had the sweetest server.

Retro done right. The atmosphere here feels like a step back in time. It is all done tastefully…read morethough, not going too far. This is a classic motel with the doors to the rooms leading directly outside. The rooms are not large and are a little awkwardly shaped, making tv placement a little weird. However everything was very clean. The room I booked had 2 beds a small dinner table with 2 chairs. A refrigerator and coffee maker, along with a medium sized TV and 1 bedside table. The bathroom was also kinda small, but it did have a walk in shower with a shower head high enough for tall people. My only real issues was there is almost no storage. No dresser andbonly a small hanging rack. Also the lighting is a little dim. The plus are the beds are very comfy. It's Individually own, not a corporate monster. It's dog friendly. Plus the location is great. The service was super friendly. I've never checked in via text message before, but it worked. Overall my stay was wonderful! I give it a 5 star review. Would I return? Absolutely, and my doggie agrees. It hard to find a nice place to stay that's dog friendly and fairly priced.

This place is adorable. Very well maintained by the young owners. Price is equal to the franchise's…read morein the area but the quality is top notch here.

What formerly was a beautiful and wonderful place to stay is now just another commercialized hotel…read morealong the overpriced stretch in Traverse City. The location and beach access is convenient but that's about the only positives from our experience. I grew up coming to this hotel every summer for years, the staff was always wonderful, accommodating and friendly. I was looking forward to returning after a very difficult few months dealing with health issues for a weekend of relaxation. Unfortunately, this hotel no longer exists to provide hospitality but more so, to do the absolute bare minimum. While charging a premium, mind you. The rooms and property were always clean and well maintained. This is no longer the case. The "complimentary breakfast" is actually laughable. I was aware it wouldn't be a hot continental breakfast, disappointing but fine. Breakfast is a cardboard box with the most lackluster selections are delivered to your room after you fill out a paper slip at the front desk, each day of your stay. Not only is the system inconvenient, the food provided was disgusting. Jimmy Dean frozen sandwiches you microwave in your room, microwave oatmeal cup, random bruised fruit, yogurt, and don't bother if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. Prior to arrival, I called a few days ahead to inquire specifically about the breakfast options since I have allergies. The staff member was initially rude upon answering the phone and became increasingly annoyed when I asked questions about allergens for the complimentary breakfast and their allergy protocol. Surely, I can't be the first person with allergens they have had as a guest. The staff member insisted they could not provide allergen information ahead of check in and insisted the front desk would have information upon arrival. Upon arrival, that was not the case. Not one staff member had the slightest awareness of any allergen information and barely made eye contact during check in. Be prepared for additional fees and charges on your credit card, eventually they fall off and it's their prerogative but it wasn't made clear upon booking directly through their website how they do their charges and seemed excessive, especially for the quality of service and accommodations. The room was not clean, after driving all day and dealing with the unfriendly check in, the room was disappointing. The balcony was unusable for all the spiders and cobwebs that clearly haven't been cleaned. Which is interesting since an early check in wasn't available but yet no one had clearly been in cleaning that room. I inquired that their beach facing rooms were currently available for a lower price than we booked our parking lot view room and if we could be moved to a beach front room since we already paid more than their current booking price. I didn't want a refund, exchange of the difference, or any money back, just moved since they clearly had the rooms available. It was end of season and weather was predicted to be rainy, and it was. The staff member was again incredibly rude. With so many places to stay in the area, don't bother with this hotel.

Booked a stay for June. Had to cancel because my daughter was injured. Gave them 90 days notice and…read morethey wouldn't give me a refund. Over $1400. I would never book here. They steal your money. Airbnb, Vrbo, Marriott, Hilton all would offer a full refund with that much notice.

This is the best getaway. We stayed in the beginning of August 2017 (late post). So peaceful and…read moreserene. Mary and her husband were awesome!!! Everyday we had freshly baked treats that tasted amazing. The room was clean and and safe for our four year-old to play with his trains. It was conveniently located by a small park to swim and a winery. Very scenic, the water that surrounded the lodge was beautiful. We even made a book about our trip. Thank you for hosting us. Would definitely come back!

We love this place! It's not only an incredible value in what tends to be a rather spendy part of…read morethe state -- the lodging is impeccably clean and comfortable and cozy. It's also located in a scenic spot -- beautiful Omena Bay is right down the hill. The lodge itself is comprised of several historic buildings. When we stay here we prefer a room in the Wheeler House, the main house that's also the inkeepers' residence; the second floor is home to four very nicely appointed guest rooms, each with a private bath. The dining room and sitting rooms are on the first floor; guests can enjoy a crackling wood fire in the fireplace, play the piano or just sit and read in the front rooms. Another house on property also has guest rooms, we believe, while a third house is divided into suites. There's also a game/activity building with its own fireplace and kitchenette. The hosts are friendly and helpful, and are excellent cooks -- we love the breakfasts! They're also very knowledgeable about the area, and about the history of their establishment. We really enjoy them. Omena, between Suttons Bay and Northport, is in the northern section of the Leelanau Peninsula but still makes a good, convenient base camp for exploring the rest of the area. We would definitely recommend Sunset Lodge for couples as well as for groups. After driving down "motel row" in nearby Traverse City, we were even more convinced that mom-and-pop lodging is the way to go up here, and that we have found a real travelers' gem in Sunset Lodge.

Hands down the BEST AirBNB I have ever stayed at and probably will ever stay at. Jerry and Nancy…read more(the owners) are the kindest people and such warm and hospitable hosts. My boyfriend and I came up north for a weekend getaway and neither of us have stayed at a legitimate Bed and Breakfast before, and boy, what a high bar Inn the Pines set for all the subsequent ones. Their home felt like walking into my parent's house: you feel cozy, warm, and cared for the whole time. They were incredibly easy to communicate with and so accommodating. There were always homemade cookies in the common area and Nancy's breakfasts were incredible!!! So many lovely personal touches placed throughout the space. They had a lot of pro-tips on things to do/eat in the area. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the environment was peaceful and rejuvenating. Met two other lovely couples at the Airbnb, and we had a lot of fun getting to know them as well. Can't wait for an opportunity to stay with Nancy and Jerry again!

If I could give this place 10 stars I would! Everything, I mean absolutely everything was so…read morethought out. Nancy and Jerry were wonderful hosts and made sure our stay was perfect. HIGHLIGHTS: Delicious breakfast, immaculate, outstanding hosts, wifi, Netflix, private bathrooms, location and the personal touch they put into everything) This place is so close to Leland, Sutton Bay and Traverse City. Trust me, venture out to this B&B. You will be well taken care of. I will be back and I'm sending everyone I know their way.

We loved our stay! The staff is so kind and it is so dog friendly which we needed for the weekend…read more The location was perfect for the surrounding lakes and stuff to do in the cute little town. We will definitely be back. The rooms are so bright, spacious, practical and we loved the design and decor.

My husband surprised me with a weekend trip to the Leelanau Peninsula and chose Days Gone By Bed…read moreand Breakfast in Northport, MI for our stay. We were originally going to spend most of our time in Traverse City, so we were disappointed to be 30 minutes out from the city. However, we had such an amazing time exploring Northport, Sutton's Bay, Old Fishtown, and other small cities off of the M-22 loop that we never even ventured to Traverse City! Jane and Jack are the owners of the B&B and are so nice. They did an amazing job making us feel welcomed, but still giving us our space to enjoy one another. The house is a historic building in Northport and the décor is consistent with that. Even though it is an older home, it is well taken care of and updated to accommodate guests. There is a very cool old fireplace out back and they allow guests to sit at the fire in the evening. Jane always had a serving tray filled with ingredients for smores waiting for us. She even had bug spray for us. They also have a mini fridge filled with water and pop for guest to enjoy. Jane is a phenomenal cook and we enjoyed the breakfast she prepared both mornings. She presents it beautifully and gives you plenty. Overall, we were just so pleased with our stay and loved meeting Jane and Jack. I would highly recommend this Bed and Breakfast!

You will not be disappointed!! From making the reservation to check out, the process was flawless…read more The grounds were clean, well lite and well manicured. The unit was spotless, everything very well maintained and stocked. The kitchenette was stocked with the essentials, king size comfy bed with lots of pillows. Information for area events and local businesses was on site. I will definitely be back and highly recommend this property for your next stay.