An amazing experience of beauty and simplicity along the lake surrounded by beautiful trees…read moreyear-round. A welcoming space with great hospitality and a chance to be present to yourself and present to nature! Several ways to stay (lodge and a variety of cabins) and you won't want to go! Don't miss it as a special getaway or as you travel around the lake.

We stumbled onto this place while driving home from a wedding, looking to extend our vacation in a…read morerelaxing way. This place is not fancy pants. It's older but wonderful. It sits right on the lake, providing amazing views. There are plenty of things to do for the kids and plenty of relaxing for the adults. We plan to go back every year. The town of Leland right down the road was very enjoyable as well, including and old fishing village. Very cool. An added perk is a winery right across the street :)

We stayed at the Big Glen Townhome and we rented this with another couple. The house is…read moreabsolutely phenomenal. It's perfect size and has all of the amenities of home perfect for two couples. When you rent the townhome you have the option on buying breakfast and we did that most days. Let me say the breakfasts were spectacular they were stunning like something you would see in a magazine. The Inn Keeper was Laura and she is amazing. Incredible meals and truly cares about the guests. This experience is a 10/10 and 5 stars doesn't do it justice. I don't have enough good things to say.

The "Breakfast" part of Bed and Breakfast molds my opinion of a place, and this one's pretty good…read more The pumpkin pecan waffles were nicely crispy and not too sweet; they were made-to-order for each person in a few minutes, and there was a yogurt-and-granola parfait at each place to keep you entertained --- again, nicely not-too-sweet. Coffee starts at 7:30, and breakfast is 8:30 -- 10:00. Our room also worked well --- we got a suite on the ground floor, and enjoyed having a small living room to stretch out in. I also got a quick tour of some of the other rooms --- some are mostly about the bed. Most of the rooms (including the suite) have their own bathrooms; a few of the smaller rooms share bathrooms, which usually works well for us but wasn't what we needed this trip. Innkeeper Katie (and her assistant/husband Jeff) are retiring and training their successor. Katie was quite friendly and helpful; I'll be sorry to see her go. For nights when we're not camping, Glen Arbor B&B will probably be our pick in the area.

Wow! What a perfect gem in northern Michigan. If you are looking for a fancy resort, this ain't…read moreit. But what it is, is... loons on the lake, fishing, kayaks and paddle boards, bonfires at night, a quaint cottage (with air conditioning!), a game of bags on the lawn, tons of nearby biking trails, lots of swimming and sun, surprisingly good restaurants around, plenty of spaces to just sit and read or relax and talk with friends and family. This was our first time here, and we will be back next year. The staff was attentive, everything was tidy and clean. We had an absolutely great time up here!

Our family of 10, spent a 3 day weekend at Sleeping Bear Resort in October…read more There are several things that are great about this place: 1.) The location near to Sleeping Bear, Leeland, Traverse City, etc all within 15-20 minutes away. 2.) The beds, comfy & one for everyone in the family ...baths too 3.) The setting nestled on a hill over looking a small lake, with walking trails & a cover bridge steps away 4.) Recreational activities right on the grounds, swimming, fire pits, grilling, water craft, life jackets, & shuffle board 5.) Recreational activities inside the lodge, TV, books, games, pool table, fuze ball & air hockey 6.) Kitchen, laundry & baths semi stocked for ease of living 7.) Large enough for big groups Just like the best campground ever ...but stepped up a notch because there is a pine paneled big woods rustic cozy cabin to stay in! If an authentic northern Michigan cabin experience is what you have in mind, look no further. We stayed in the big lodge but there are several size cabins available. Randy & Doreen are super nice, and very good at communicating before and after your stay.

My friend and I had a fantastic stay here! The grounds are beautiful, and the location is…read moreperfect--close to delicious restaurants, great shopping, and the beach. Suttons Bay and Glen Arbor are also just a short drive away. The Innkeepers, Ty and Rachel were incredibly friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Our room was spotless, and the breakfast muffins each morning were absolutely delicious! We truly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to come back. Highly recommend!

We stayed at the Whaleback Inn for a wedding in the area. The grounds were beautiful and the staff,…read morewho live on the property, were very nice. They had coffee, tea and hot chocolate out every morning. They also provided bananas, muffins and oatmeal. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was because the spa room we got had 3 large skylights and we didn't know. I would have brought an eye mask instead of having to try and find one in a small town (not easy to find). Also, no closet in the room and we had formal wear that needed to be hung up.

We BOOKED a three night stay in this sprawling "resort" complex with hundreds of rooms set across…read morewhat felt like a hundred plus acres near the Sleeping Bear Dunes national lakeshore to attend a wedding. Unfortunately we had to leave a day early due to TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE... more on that in a minute. We stayed in one of the "suites" in the Little Belle -an aging mini ski village at the base of the chairlift to the ski hills. As it was August, the village was pretty quiet. Our room, Suite 10 was located on the second floor and while spacious, had several flaws including a broken gas fireplace (not really an issue in August), stained carpet, broken base molding, a tiny bathroom with a phone-booth sized shower with a slow drain, a ridiculous 1990s whirlpool tub set in the middle of the bedroom along with a tiny pedestal sink. At more than $350/night ($400 on the weekend) given the modest quality of the room, this would be for me a 2 or 3-star place, at best. Unfortunately we received a shocking text Friday night (see photo) with less than 12 hours notice that the electricity would be shut off at 8 am on SATURDAY for an indeterminate time frame in our section of the property and that they were sorry. Obviously I called asking to move to a different part of the resort but was told they were full. I'm thinking, well emergencies happen, but after additional calls, I found out, no, in fact they had a power issue a couple of weeks ago and have been running off a generator. Further, while there was no time frame for the repair, they were "HOPING to have it done by mid afternoon."!!!!! As we had a 4 pm wedding, this was obviously not going to be acceptable to be without power, hot water or a room for what was expected to be a rainy day. We just couldn't rely on the HOPE that we could get back into the (electric door locks after all) and HOPE we would have enough time to get ready and HOPE there would be hot water... I think you get the idea! Luckily I was able to find a hotel in Empire with a room we could book for 1 night when I called at 9 pm. They were super nice when I explained our situation and promised to get a room cleaned as quickly as possible then call us so we wouldn't have an issue with the 4 pm wedding-No THAT IS CUSTOMER SERVICE! (Hint to the Homestead). What I can't get over is the tone-deafness of the text. Clearly they knew about this issue when we arrive to check in on THURSDAY yet only notified us late the night before when we and the other suckers were stuck with no options during the busy tourist season?! I don't know about you but we travel frequently and stay in hotels of all levels 50-60 nights a year and have never experienced such a cavalier level of customer service. While this is a nice area to visit, I'll never stay at the Homestead again and hope my experience will inform your decision as well. Good riddance!

I would absolutely NOT recommend this property to anyone looking to vacation…read more Totally dated, terribly overpriced and the MOLD in every bathroom was just awful!!! A terrible layout and very OLD furniture for way too much money. DO NOT STAY HERE OR BOOK FOR YOUR VACATION!!!! You will be terribly disgusted.

A friend found this resort when we were looking for somewhere to go for a girl's weekend. We stayed…read morein a third floor penthouse. I can sum up Lebear with one word: WOW. Absolutely amazing. A beautiful spacious apartment, with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. It easily slept the six of us and we did not feel the least bit over crowded. As there was a group of us the price really was pretty reasonable for the weekend. While family friendly, it could be a bit pricey. The kitchen comes with everything you need from dinner ware to dish soap. There is a large grill on the private porch besides the stove top and oven. Two fireplaces (one is gas and the other you have to light for which they provide all needed materials). There are two flat screen TVs in the main rooms, another in the master bedroom and a small one in the bunk room. The shower in the master bath is huge and there is also a separate large tub. The best part is the large porch that overlooks the beach and Lake Michigan. It wraps around the side around to the back. the view of the lake and Sleeping Bear Dunes is beautiful. The resort also has a gym, outdoor pool and hot tub. Blu, a restaurant I highly recommend, is attached. There is also free wifi (they provide a password). The staff was also amazing, expect to be treated like an honored guest. They take care if anything you might need, even marsh mellows. The only slightly negative thing is that Lebear is a bit off on its own in Glen Arbor. The wineries are about a half hour away which was reasonable. Glen Arbor is small but charming. There are several shops, a couple bars (try Art's Tavern) and a grocery store. The resort is a very short walk from the town.

This review is really more of a 4.5. Absolutely beautiful location and accommodations; very…read morefamily-friendly, great amenities. There are all sorts of tiny details that make Lebear a special place, such as cucumber-ice water by the pool, cookies in the kitchen, and free and easy kayak use on site. The location is excellent. We have stayed at the Homestead in years past, but the Lebear location really sets it apart as it is a quick walk to the grocery stores, restaurants and shops in Glen Arbor. My only complaint is a minor one, and it's just that the bedroom situation is a little funky. In all three of the units I saw, the master bedroom was perfect, but the two smaller guest rooms left much to be desired. One of the bedrooms has a nice queen bed and bunk beds and the other has a double or queen-sized trundle bed. I would think to put the trundle bed in the room with the bunk beds (making it more of a "kids" room) and leave the nice queen-sized bed in its own room. Also, the hallway lighting outside of the two smaller guest rooms was extremely bright at night and made it very difficult to sleep.

They seem more interested in making money. The picture of our cabin did not match what we were…read moregiven. They're shabby chic and they're shabby and we got shabby. Also, it was infested with these giant black. Nat fly type things. Hundreds of them. Huge, thick cobwebs all over the place. The shower curtain had black mold or dirt on it. Nobody went into the walk-through to check on the place before renting it out. It was disgusting.

This should be directed towards Vacasa, absolutely worst customer service ever we paid an…read moreextraordinary amount of money to rent a house over the Labor Day weekend and had several small but significant issues which were never once responded to our needs or try to help. Never again steer clear of these losers .Green Glen house in Empire was the rental through Vacasa aka Leelanau Vacation Rentals

We had a couple wonderful days there in late July. The grounds are beautiful along with the Farm…read morehouse Inn. We stayed in the renovated carriage house which was bright, well appointed, with several outdoor sitting areas. Breakfast is a must. Lots of happy people including families, couples and even some Londoners. The hostess Made sure everything was just right and has a great sense of humor. Loved it!!!!!

Really nice little B&B in an area that has pretty much no other quality choices for hotels…read more Holly was so nice to us. We went to Pyramid Point one afternoon and the sky opened up on us on the walk/run back to the car. We were drenched. We came back and asked her if she could toss some clothes/towels in the dryer for us and she did without complaint. It's something you're not paying for and she went above and beyond to accommodate us. Bonus points for that. We stayed in the Empire room. Definitely tiny, but cozy. Plenty enough space for a couple. Breakfast in the morning had many choices and was delicious. They've even got a barn you can park your car in. There's only a few spots and it's first come/first serve but that was another unexpected perk. The home is from the early 1900's if I remember correctly and it shows. Narrow steps, tons of sitting rooms. It's fun just to walk around inside and check the place out. Highly recommended!

Adorable little breakfast place. Open until noon. Only takes cash or checks. Great prices and…read morepleasant, fast service. A hidden gem!

This review is for both the motel and the cafe. The motel was great! Very clean, simple rooms. The…read moretowels were fluffy, the neighbor were quiet, and overall it was very cute and quaint. I do wish the bed was comfier but it wasn't bad, per say. I would stay here again. We ate at the cafe our first morning there and I was really excited. Unfortunately it fell short. The cafe was very clean and cute on the inside. However, the prices are a little steep for what you get. 8$ for a basic, nothing fancy breakfast sandwich? Come on. Waitress forgot our drinks and overall she just seemed lost in her role. We ate elsewhere for the rest of the trip which is a huge bummer because the cafe being right there is part of the reason I booked this place. I'm taking away a star because of the cafe, not the motel.

I had a sales meeting in Leland, MI. last week. A small group of managers and myself stayed at the…read moreSnowbird INN while the team stayed at the Jolli Lodge. The rooms were amazing and the grounds were wonderful to walk around, but above that, the service was fantastic. Before I left, I felt like I had become a close friend. Alice, who runs the place was so wonderful and the breakfast she made was the best I have had. In addition, her son Charles was one of the most interesting people I have met. Charles manages the property and takes care of the grounds, Bee Hives, Chickens, etc. Each place you looked there was something interesting; from the apple trees to the flowers all the way down to the rocks who were decorated by some very talented grandchildren. I not only highly recommend this B&B, I plan to go back every year to have our sales meeting.

Just off the road, this bucolic Inn feels miles away with tree covered grounds, an orchard and…read moreoodles of charm. When we arrived, we were greeted by Alice, our wonderful hostess, and provided a quick tour of the house. Rooms are large and well maintained, homey and alive with history. If you're looking to escape, I would highly recommend this gem, conveniently located centrally to Fishtown, numerous vineyards and a short drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Lastly, I would be remiss not to mention the breakfast Alice prepared. We were treated to Eggs Benedict, fresh baked muffins and plentiful fruit. Just an all around memorable stay.