It looks like this place has closed down. There is never an answer, they have no FB, the phone does…read morenot work properly: robot voice answers, says enter number, but when you do it says incorrect, then "if you want to leave message for owner press #", but if you press # you get the "incorrect entry" robot message. I'm guessing one of the Wall Street investment pirates bought this, as they did so many, and intend to make it into condos or time shares or something. Or keep it closed and write it off.

Arrived after a huge storm and there was no power. Paul was awesome, he told us he understood if…read morewe decided not to stay....but he had candles in the room, a campfire going at the beach, he did everything he could to given the circumstances to make us feel welcome. We decided to stay (great choice as the power returned before dusk) as no one had power along the bay and we didn't want to return home. Condo was on first floor. Simple, clean, everything worked, and the view was fantastic. We talked with all the other guest who seemed to be great people and were also enjoying the accommodations. The beach campfires were great (some nights there were up to 3 different fires going) and we enjoyed talking with everyone. I plan to return soon. I hope Paul will give me a deal in the fall......

This resort was great. The lake was awesome and great for fishing and swimming. The cabins are nice…read moreand homely, each with a fully finished bathroom and cable. The penthouse in the back was basically a mansion, with a huge living room, dining room, and kitchen with three beds and 1.5 bathrooms. The price was somewhat expensive, but it was a wonderful experience and I have been going there for 4 years now.

This is a great resort. Away from it all yet so close to everything anytime of the year. My…read morefamily has stayed here during hunting season. The owners are on site and very accommodating. Wifi throughout the resort no matter where you are on the property. West Branch is a town that has everything from Walmart to all your chain restaurants, yet just down the road from this resort you can find a Pub where all the locals hang out. It's the best of both worlds as far as location. The resort is clean and you feel very at home with all the personal touches. I can't say enough about the big house. When I say big, the kitchen and living area are HUGE! We look forward to visiting this resort again.

Loved everything about this resort! I spend most MI summer weekends enjoying the Lake Huron…read morebeachfront at different venues with cottage rentals. Crystal Sands Beach resort was able to accommodate a girls weekend (17 girls) easily. The beach house apartments provided plenty of room, gorgeous views, full kitchen and an open floor plan. The Villa's are equipped with full kitchens, bedrooms, and open floor plans in general living areas. The Suite's were open floor plans with refrigerators and coffeemakers. The property and beach were well kept and grounds crews seemed to make regular rounds to ensure cleanliness. The resort is on the beach and has a gorgeous beach area. There were many families and children enjoying their swimming, kayaking, and bulldog sand castles. At night the resort set up chairs and multiple fire pits on the beach for guests and kept the wood coming and fires going! The resort also came equipped with regular housekeeping which included daily garbage changes, cleaning, and towel replacement. The resort is handicap accessible with an ADA Suite and handicap beach access. My travel companion is wheelchair bound and we had no problems getting around. The beach house steps were wide enough to get a wheelchair bound person up and down and all staff and owners were quick to offer assistance when we took the wheelchair and occupant of wheelchair up and down the steps. I've stayed in many (most) locations in that area on the beach and this is by far the best. We can't wait to go back for our annual girls weekend next year! I can't say enough about the location or the amazing staff/owners of the resort. They truly work hard (while making it appear effortless) to ensure everyone is having a great time. Thank you Sam and Nada!!!! It was truly a pleasure meeting you and thank you for such a great time and all that you did to make our 25th annual weekend perfect!

Beautiful, clean well kept resort. Nada and Sam are the perfect hosts. They have thought of…read moreeverything!

The list is long on what can be improved. When we were there, they were out of half the menu…read more Any sauce we requested was met with ranch dressing. Sat on the back deck. The chairs were all in horrible condition. Wood planks were coming up. Tables were dirty. The experience was so bad, it was comical.

Everything. Worn down and old. Infrastructure failing. Stay away!!! Low water pressure. Pool and…read morejacuzzi broken. Nothing to do. Not worth your time to stay there

This place is a gem! The owners, Barb and Chris, are warm and inviting, the rooms are spacious and…read morebeautiful, and the location is walking distance to the beach and downtown stores and restaurants. Highly recommend!

An incredibly beautiful stay, with amazing amenities, right in the heart of Port Austin, giving you…read morewalkable access to all it has to offer. On top of a peaceful and restful place to stay, the hosts are some of the kindest people you could hope to meet. Book this place for your next PA visit, you won't regret it!

When we 1st arrived they had all the windows open and the room was full of gnats. We stayed one…read morenight in May 2025, the rooms are incredibly small for the price you pay and the blinds don't cover the door or windows, so anyone walking by can see in. Will not be staying here again!!

Just spent a weekend at this motel and will not be returning. See below for all of the things…read moreexperienced: They left cellar doors open (we have kids and didn't want them falling), tried charging $40 to stay an hour past checkout, pool didn't open till 11, gave no soap or paper towels, had to ask for everything, they tried entering when we were in the room, big boulders on the beach, kids manning the front desk and not knowing how to talk to people, asked for extra pillows and a little girl came back with pillows from who knows where, felt like a cult atmosphere, 1 centimeter thin bar soap, dish soap was watered down, no breakfast or anything offered, Walmart bags for trash, people stared and they seemed like family lived there all knew each other, made you send in a check for a deposit, stay away!!!! Only benefit was the pretty sunset. Not worth $300 a night.

I read a review on another network about the Bayview, they happened to have a two bedroom unit (#1)…read moreavailable so we gave it a try. The outside and inside is older decor. Panelling, old carpet, older looking furniture, but very cozy. Our unit had two bedrooms, a tiny kitchenette area, a living room and dining room area that kind of blended together. The AC worked great and there was a cable Tv in the living room. It's got a cabin feel to it, but again, was very nice. What really made the place great was it's sitting right on the lake shore. Our unit was a short walk across the parking lot to the beach area. There was shuffle board, a fire pit, a playground and plenty of beach area and chairs available. There was even a couple wood swings and a cornhole game set up. The owners were super friendly. Each unit has a charcoal grill that we used. The room had dishes and silverware. A coffee maker but no filters. The beds were cozy, and the place was really quiet. Our unit was right near the main road and we didn't even hear the traffic. I would definitely stay here again, we wished we could of stayed a few days longer after only staying one day. The price was right too, I think our off season rate (after Labor Day) was only $75 a night.

Finishing up our last few days here! We booked cabin 5 back in February for a week in June. It has…read morea gorgeous beach and great location. The owners are so kind and we've had a great experience. There are paddle board, kayaks, and a paddle boat to use for free! Free firewood is included as well.

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.

Tom and Louise are kind people who always respect your privacy, leave you a very clean room, and…read moreare sure to make certain you have everything you need. The rooms are more than adequate to lounge and relax in. The showers are warm and spacious, and the beds are very comfortable. My husband and I have stayed twice now. We love how close things are to the lake. They have kids toys, some sand toys, grills, and a lot of beautiful trees on the property! They're pet-friendly as well.

Very beautiful private beach. Owners are friendly and accommodating. There is a big cabin that has…read more2 bedrooms and a kitchen and then smaller "hotel" type rooms that have 2 to 3 beds. Nice place to stay :)