Although I didn't take any pictures of our food, I thought it was still important to shout out this…read morerestaurant for amazing service, the prettiest view, and the most delicious food! We had a group of 6, meaning we got to sample a lot of the menu from meatloaf, smothered chicken, parmesan crusted whitefish, fish fry, and the Sharon and when I say not a single dish disappointed! We also ordered a hot Chocolate cake (10/10 recommend if you want a decadent HOT chocolatey dessert) and peanut butter pie. The restaurant is small, and reservations are required so plan accordingly, but this is such a great place right on the ausable river. They also have several bird feeders and it was so peaceful to watch all the different birds as we sat and enjoyed a wonderful meal.

We were up in the north woods with the in-laws . We had been to Gates previously for lunch and…read moresaid "Hey, let's go for dinner,". I called and Josh was accommodating for a reservation. Gates is a place that makes great food and is low key /non pretentious. Don't dress fancy, don't expect cloth tablecloths or napkins. Do expect solid food. The crew had one vegan and three carnivores. Ryanne and Lexi were great for support and took care of us. We had drinks and a few appetizers as well as entrees. The trout, pork, and steak were great. The vegan salad and pasta were vegan... We finished off with a few desserts and had a great time. The location is remote and beautiful but worth a 40 minute drive.

Great fly shop and good for gear. Place is well known and established for their lodging and river…read moreguides. Always good advice. Haven't eaten at the restaurant yet but I have heard from multiple people it's good!!!!

Been a customer of the fly shop often, and of the restaurant occasionally, for about 25 years…read more Just recently stayed at the lodge for the first time, so with the full Gates experience under my belt, it's time for the review. Can't beat the location. Right on a prime reach of the Au Sable where, with correct timing, you'll see trout gulping mayflies, whetting your appetite for a trip downstream. Fly shop staff is always helpful and patient with questions, and every year it seems like local tiers have tweaked the old favorite patterns and invented striking new ones to bring more fish to hand. Food isn't cheap, but it's never disappointing, and portions run large (can't make it through a full day of fishing on tea and toast, can you?). The menu offers both conventional and creative selections, something not always the case around Grayling. When my wife and I had dinner there on our latest stay, my flank steak was outstanding, and the housemade steak sauce dabbed on the side complimented it wonderfully. I've paid more for steaks that were not nearly as good. My wife enjoyed her cod, but really the hit of the night was the crispy duck wontons. Our server said they were a new item the kitchen was trying out and we said KEEP THEM! Our room certainly showed its years of use. There were some scuffs and scratches, though only to the degree that suggests "character," not shabbiness. It was spacious and certainly clean. A sliding door opens onto a patio along the river. The bathroom was clean and the shower had plenty of hot water, and good water pressure. There is not any air conditioning, which usually isn't a problem in northern Michigan, though our first night up there was sweltering, even with every window open and the fan on high. No fridge in the room, though the "board room" across the lot from the lodge has a large refrigerator and some limited cooking facilities that all guests have access to. Not to mention a fantastic library of fly fishing books. So, to sum up each component of the place: Fly shop: 5 stars Lodging: 4 stars Restaurant: 5 stars Overall atmosphere: 10 stars (I know, Yelp doesn't allow that, but they ought to in this case.) Average: 5 stars Gates is a classic Au Sable experience.

Stayed in the cabin house- just my husband and I. Everything was clean. Nice and spacious. Only one…read morebathroom which could put a damper on plans if your having more than 1 family stay. Bed was super uncomfortable closest to the bathroom. You sink into the middle. Would definitely come back to this place if staying in this town.

Absolutely stunning place--clean, quiet, 'up north' feel, close to everything…read more The owners have done a remarkable job with every detail in the lodges. Highly recommend.

Hartwick Pines State Park is hands down one of the best state parks this beautiful state has to…read moreoffer, no question about it! It's almost a bit of a hidden gem just because it's not along any lakeshore, so I feel like it isn't as highly trafficked as you might think. Basically, the low traffic levels just feel very disproportionate to how stunningly beautiful this park is and all it has to offer! I don't think I saw a single person here throughout my entire hike, which was sad because it was a beautiful, winter day, early evening & the sun was still shining! If you like pines and old growth forests, well then...you clearly have to come here! It's so beautiful, so interesting, the views are endless and constantly changing, there's almost like too much to look at and appreciate and it kept me fully engaged throughout the entire hike. The hike was absolutely beautiful and almost leisurely, with a big hill at the end of the trail I was on to really spice things up a bit before the hike was over. It was truly perfect. I had a great time here and so did my dog and I am consciously planning when I can come back here again because it was just that incredible!

Just spent a week at the campground. Very clean facility and good staff. The restrooms need a…read morerefresh but the showers were good!

Great location with many golf courses to play. The staff were so friendly and helpful - they…read moreaccommodated our group of 12 with ease. I wish the carts had GPS, but other than that everything was perfect. Hope to return next year.

The golf courses are absolutely beautiful and the rangers and cart personnel are friendly and…read morehelpful. Unfortunately, the accommodations leave much to be desired. We were going to stay in a single villa but when we got to it (which seemed like a quarter mile walking from the parking lot), we were very disappointed. The fact that it was rustic was okay but we had inquired if there was a table where we could play cards in the evening and were told "yes". Well, the table was a small coffee table. The biggest problem was the bathroom shower which had a lot of mold. I attempted to call the front desk to report it but neither one of the two phones in the villa worked so I used my cell. I took a photo of the mold and requested that we be moved to the lodge. They did honor our request and the room was small but okay. When checking out the person at the front desk said that they checked out the bathroom issue that I reported and tholught it was fine. I was furious because I had a photo to prove my point and didn't like the attitude. The restaurant has a breakfast buffet but we decided to order individually. The servers don't come to your table - you go to the bar and order and pay and then someone brings your order to you. Lunch and dinner which are mediocre are served by the staff. Honestly, they need to invest some money to make improvements in the accommodations. We loved the courses but won't be returning because there is no option to stay anywhere else in that area that is decent.

Great Place to ski/snowboard in Michigan. Amazing amenities, knowledgeable staff, and one of the…read moreBest places to ski in Michigan! The staff goes out of their way to make your stay fantastic.

Cashless. 1st mqjor issue for me. Fuck that shit…read more Poor customer service. Uppity.

My short take on this place is that it's seen better days. The hallways, stairwells, most of the…read morebuilding's exterior, are just sad looking. Severely worn carpet, dirt and trash scattered around, lots of dents, bumps, scratches. The "locking" exterior door I used to access the stairwell closest to my room...didn't actually lock. It opened quite easily without me swiping my key card. Didn't get to use the indoor pool, though I will say that no matter where you are in the motel, you smell the pool. My room itself was not terrible. The bed was reasonably comfortable and while the carpet, furnishings and bathroom showed some wear, it was not quite as severe as the public areas of the motel. I come to Grayling regularly, camping most of the time but will get a motel occasionally, usually at one of the mom & pop places. Think I'll stick with that habit.

This hotel was absolutely filthy, and the manager was rude and would not refund us after they told…read moreus we would not be charged when we did not want to stay but they charged us anyway. I would not recommend this to my worst enemy. dog kennels are cleaner. I honestly can't believe this is part of the Choice Hotel brand because I've never had such bad service or rooms so dirty in all my life. when I tried to call up there to talk to the manager, she rudely hung up on me not once but twice. I wouldn't stay in this hotel if it was free.

This place deserves 10+ stars and above! The manager ( maria) was unbelievable kind to my family…read moreand I. Aa soon as we got to the office she clicked with us. I felt like I've known her forever. She felt absolutely bad when the rustic cabins were not what we expected as a family. I asked for an upgrade to the nice king condos. She found one open for us to stay. We loved the place so much. It had a fully stocked kitchen. Full size fridge/ stove,and a microwave. A set of adorable bunk beds,then a queen size room. It was just super cozy and clean! Had a nice deck with chairs and even a ceiling fan outside. They had a fire pit and a nice 8 person table and chairs near the fire pit. Maria even let us borrow a golf cart for free for the week. What fun! I took a ride everyday. Alicia was so sweet to do a potoskey stone class for us ,and a tie dye class , even though they were not scheduled. She arranged for boo- boo bear came out to join my husband and girls on the ' Hey, hey" ride. ( it's a tractor pulling a wagon) and he drives around the campground and give the campers a ' Hey hey" So fun and creative! We absolutely had a wonderful week there at potoskey jellystone resort . We hadn't been camping for 3 years. Thank you Maria and Alicia for your love,and kindness you shown us. I hope to be back in fall. Sincerely, the Lindens ​​​​ Stayed June 21st - 26th 2026

I went here with my boyfriend and his parents and we all had a wonderful time! The cabins are very…read morecute with swings and grills, very rustic camping feel outside as well as having lots of facilities/things to do for children m! We had a small issue with one of the electrical outlets in our cabin one night and when we told the employees the next morning they immediately came to fix it, comped some money off of our bill, and even brought some goodies for us to make up for it. Wonderful campground and employees all around.

This place is not for everyone it was built in 60 and still has lots of that 60 charm. From the…read morehuge open conference room windows and door. To the Cafeteria that very open and very beautiful with lots of old school flare. Understand if you drive a non American made product you can't park on premises. The Golf course is top of the line and has some awesome views and tricky holes. This is a Military friendly location.

Lodging was ok - a 2024 Chevrolet blazer- considered a foreign car ? Park in a different lot ?…read moreReally? Omg nearly every person encountered- seemed like if u weren't union u possibly should be shot. No wifi - zero extra ? Towels Was a ghost town. Don't think I would ever think of staying again .

Love it here! Karaoke nights are very fun, food is great, and service is good. Drinks are a bit…read moreexpensive but tasty

food always good, service top notch! Nice menu, good variety but well rounded. We will returnread more