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    2.5 (300 reviews)
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    Great sunset

    Place is great for vacation very nice hotel room and AMAZING VIEW just lower the price a tiny bit and this is a 10 is I could do so

    Ended up using toaster on floor
    Bruce A.

    Would never stay again. 1 BDRM Village CONDO was overpriced. The events are a seldom with no appeal. Arrival - we arrived hours after check in only to be told that no one knows if the room is ready and we have to wait for someone to go check. Gessh. During check in, questions are posed with incomplete answers. Opportunity to advise us and welcome us was lost. There seemed to be no interest in making our stay delightful. The condo was okay but the TV was so small for the distance to the couch. In today's cheap big screen tv's this is inexcusable. TV had no channel listing provided nor instructions on how to get out of the menu on the screen. The bedroom was the best room, comfortable bed and plenty of space. The shower area has one small rack to hold all the towels as if no one ever heard of a hook on the back of a door. The kitchenette had a sink and two burners (one knob kept falling off) with no area for the drying rack and toaster except using another piece of furniture (see pic). BTW, staff doesn't ensure that there are carts in the lobby so we have to manually lug our suitcases. I am not saying this should be the Ritz but for these prices more is expected. They, imo, gouged us on staying on July 4th. Normal room rate was $369, then it went to $387 on July 3 and then $549 on July 4th (are you kidding me) and there was nothing was special - no fireworks, special events). Add to that $40 in taxes and $20-$30 resort fee and the bundled cost is ridiculous.

    Our room with king bed.
    Laura B.

    From start to finish our weekend was wonderful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We stayed in the tower and the room was very comfortable. The shower is big and has nice pressure. Check in and out was very easy. We'll definitely be back!

    Kevin A.

    Really great place to play golf. The wolverine is a fun course for any golfer. Looking for something a little more challenging try out the Bear course. Drinks and food on the course are reasonably priced.

    Michigan sunset

    If you want to experience the Best of Michigan, then the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa will definitely be one of your stops. Come check it out! We loved our stay and the service was outstanding. The view from the restaurant on the top of the hotel is one of the best in Northern Michigan.

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    Ask the Community - Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

    In the condos is there coffee pots?

    Hi Kathy, Yes, there are coffee makers in our condos. I hope that we can welcome you soon.

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    Review Highlights - Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

    Stayed here during the 2017 special olympics winter games and everything was Absolutely amazing.

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    Driftwood Resort - Foggy Morning View

    Driftwood Resort

    5.0(7 reviews)
    48.4 mi

    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.

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    Driftwood Resort - Lakefront Fun!

    Lakefront Fun!

    Driftwood Resort - Houghton Lake lives up to it's reputation as a great fishing lake. 300+ in a week!

    Houghton Lake lives up to it's reputation as a great fishing lake. 300+ in a week!

    Driftwood Resort - X-Country Ski, Snowmobile, Ice Fish or just relax in front of the crackling fire!

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    X-Country Ski, Snowmobile, Ice Fish or just relax in front of the crackling fire!

    Tamarack Lodge - Main view from deck.

    Tamarack Lodge

    4.0(23 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$$$

    Stayed here while in town for a wedding. Prices were quite low since it was winter (March)…read more Pros: Cute, clean, spacious room with a comfortable bed and huge, lovely pillows. Nice common area with a fireplace and comfy couches. The views were amazing. Cons: The front desk staff seems unhappy and passes that along to you. As other reviewers have mentioned, they aren't flexible when it comes to changing your stay or checking in/out earlier than the stated times, so make sure your plans are very solid before booking, even in the dead of winter. Parking is very limited. We were expecting guests to drop by for a quick visit (two hours tops) and asked where they could park. We were directed across US-31 (a busy four-lane thoroughfare) to an overflow lot. We asked if there was anything closer, as one person is in a wheelchair, but they didn't budge. (The parking lot in front of the hotel was empty except for our car at that point.) I'm giving this four stars because it is an impressive property and the winter prices are quite low, but keep in mind that the customer experience wasn't great.

    Tamarack Lodge is a very nice but subtly aging property on the water in Traverse City…read more We decided to shift away from the neighboring Days Inn for a nicer stay. The policy is rigid. Don't book until you know how long you want to stay. No refunds. We had a one bedroom condo on the main level. Comes with one dedicated parking spot and extra parking on the west side of the lot. The styling is craftsman and is holding up nicely despite the harsh winters and water. Rooms are nicely maintained but the furniture is showing some wear. It was clean and well organized and it felt safe. Access to the beach is easy and each unit has a patio. Views are stellar and it's well worth the price. They come by to clean rooms and tidy up every day. The kitchenette is helpful and the fireplace is also a fun compliment to the space. Staff at the front desk is not award winning for personality but they got us what we needed. Bar was never open and the sister property down the beach has a restaurant and rooftop bar should you need that. We would return.

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    Tamarack Lodge - View of lake and dock from 101 patio

    View of lake and dock from 101 patio

    Tamarack Lodge - Side view

    Side view

    Tamarack Lodge - Volleyball pit next door

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    Volleyball pit next door

    Fountain Point Resort - Thursday night concerts

    Fountain Point Resort

    4.0(7 reviews)
    16.7 mi
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    Incredible experience! It was like going back in time to a resort decades ago. Highly recommend and…read morecan't wait to go back! One improvement would be wifi in the cabins to make it easier to work from there so we can spend even more time there!

    This is my second review on yelp ever. I am not one to complain unless I feel it's extremely…read morenecessary. First let me start with the good, the place is absolutely gorgeous and has all kinds of amenities and games for the guests to enjoy. The cabins are quaint and comfortable. That being said, the management and owner are the most unprofessional people I've ever had to encounter as a PAYING guest. My friend had her wedding here this past weekend, and instead of raving about how beautiful the place is I left that place with an AWFUL taste in my mouth and absolute disappointment. If there was a way for the manager to make things difficult on my friend and her guests, she did it. The manager was extremely rude and uncooperative from the get go. My friend came to her with concerns about cobwebs in the cabins and the manger yelled at her and accused her of "looking for problems." She yelled at my friend (THE BRIDE) in front of other guests! There was a complete lack of communication between employees. Most of them were amicable and happy to help but they would tell us one thing and the manager would turn around and tell us another. She handled herself extremely unprofessionally. Also, we had unseasonably warm weather this past weekend and the cabins don't have air conditioning. The resort has fans that the guests can request to be brought to their cottages. The day of the wedding was 91 degrees and the manager threw a fit over having to get the fans out because they had been put away for the winter already. I am in the service industry and I cannot believe the way this woman spoke to myself and many others. I cannot believe she still has a job! When we contacted the owner to resolve the issues he came around and spoke to some guests but never apologized for the manager's behavior. He instead came into one of the cabins-where everyone had moved inside because they have an ordinance that the DJ had to stop at 10pm- and proceeded to YELL and PITCH A FIT (not exaggerating) that we were being disrespectful because of the music level. Not ONCE did he address us before that in a civil manner about the music. NOR did he approach the bride and groom to ask them to accommodate the ordinance. He just burst in (didn't knock) and starting yelling like a crazy neighbor. Had he addressed us in a professional manner we would have turned it down and accommodated his requests. Instead we were all sent to bed at 12:30 like children at a summer camp. All in all, the bride and groom paid LOTS of money to rent the place for the weekend and seeing the bride sob MULTIPLE times over the treatment we all received was devastating. That is NOT how your wedding weekend should go. I will NEVER recommend this place

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