Comfortable lodging, friendly and helpful owners, and very affordable…read more I have stayed there 7 or 8 times, week-plus each time. Excellent place for enjoying the northern end of the lower peninsula.

I've been reading other reviews and seem to have gotten a bad shake and not normal experience…read more Despite that: Just stayed here for the Snodrift rally. I had called a few months before and had an open reservation. I checked a few days before arrival, and the kind lady that had helped me the whole time had extended my arrival time by a day, assuming (correctly!) that'd I'd want to show up early. Fantastic customer service! I wasn't much of a fan of having to fill out a card with my info on it, but it's all info they could acquire by just running my license plate. I didn't want to pay up front, but I'm pretty sure I've had to at literally every other hotel. This one just felt more seedy somehow. My room, 105, was nice enough. It was decorated like someone stopped at a garage sale and bought a bunch of "outdoorsy" nicknacks and spread them around. Kind of odd, but not a dealbreaker. Small microwave, mini fridge, tiny table, single chair with a "seen better days" cushion, coatrack, dresser, all the normal fixins. The bathroom was small, but for a normal sized person, it was adequate. No soap or shampoo was provided, but there were a couple bars of hotel hand soap. If your waist size is more than 30", it's unlikely you will be able to wrap the provided towel around yourself. Nice hot water and pressure though! The toilet took some finesse to flush. The trick is to hold it until you actually see it complete the flush. One main problem I had was the bed. Nice big bed, normal boxspring. Likely the worst bed I've slept on in my life. I woke up the first morning fine, but developed a headache a bit later. The second night, I was getting a cold, and the bed took no prisoners. Splitting headache that morning with a lot of body aches. I was back out on stages that day and feeling worse from poor sleep AND getting sick. I honestly couldn't bear the thought of sleeping on that bed again, so I drove seven hours home with a fever, fighting off sleep, just to get rest on my own bed. I wanted to discuss in person that I was popping out early and my concerns, but no one answered the door at the office. I'll grant that I did not call the number (literally posted on the door), but it would have been nice to at least been acknowledged that I left early. I won't ask for money back, as the initial service was great and it's not their fault I got sick. But I can say if you get sick and stay in my room, you're in my prayers. Maybe bring a cot and bed roll.

Golf course is super professional and immaculate! But, we stayed at the chalet on the property and…read morea motel 6 would almost be better. Barely enough pots and pans to cook breakfast, carpet wasn't clean, and it looked like no one had been here in 6 months. Well at least the hot water was scolding hot for my shower.

A beautiful setting with picturesque golf course and carriage ride through the elk reserve followed…read moreby a wine tasting dinner. I can't say enough good things about this facility. When I developed a medical emergency during our stay Liz and Sheila responded by assisting my wife to and from the hospital over 30 minutes one way away. Their generosity continued the following day providing emergency housing and transportation enabling us to rejoin our group. So Thunder Bay Resort is tops in our mind providing clean, spacious cabins, good food and good entertainment along with a caring staff. Keep up the good work and God bless all you do

This was a good find! Only $45/night for one person, even AAA approved! All ground floor rooms…read moreyou can park in front of, cable TV, internet, coffeepot in room, lots of parking, convenient location, easy to find with their bright yellow sign. I didn't interact with the owners much but they were very nice. The room had a frig, phone, clock radio, several outlets available. The bathroom looks brand new. This is a 60's motel that has been owned by two families, over 20 years each. ( http://www.ddimotel.com/history.html) There is an ice machine and pop machine. No pets allowed. I got great cell phone/internet-on-my-phone reception in an area of the state that has been "spotty". The room was small but immaculate with zero smoke smell lingering. It looks freshly repainted. There was a nice mattress that was very comfortable. I was able to plug my cell phone in right next to the bed so I could use it while it charged--yay! There were three different lamps for light, a nice bathtub and shower, a little shelf on the wall next to the bed to keep the TV remote, no nightstand. Shampoo, etc were available. My pictures are kind if yellow-y due to the artificial light but the room was very pretty. I highly, I mean HIGHLY,recommend to others! (102611) 10/28/16--Back again for a night and still very happy with the place, still highly recommended. Price has gone up about $5, par for the motels I've stayed in.

Very clean rooms and property! No frills, but does have nice flat screen tvs, mini fridges, and…read moremicrowaves on request. Beds are very comfortable, but pillows could be better as there is only 2 and they are small.. It's also conveniently located right off hwy 23 and only 1 mile from the center of downtown! There's also a convenient store directly across from the motel entrance on the same side of the highway that has a deli with a large menu and a BC Pizza! If you're looking for a quiet and comfy cheap place to stay, then this is definitely the place to go!!

This was our first time ever staying in a B&B. Carla and Neil have gone above and beyond to make…read moresure their guests feel like family. The view of Lake Huron from North Bay are absolutely breathtaking. My husband and I will be definitely return in the future.

Stumbled upon this place after some google searching and it was exactly what we were looking for…read more My husband and I went up to Alpena for a long weekend. The owners greeted us and were extremely nice and hospitable. They even gave us a bag of newspaper to use as fire starter. We stayed in the Villa but there are several other cabins on the property. It was dog friendly and there was a volleyball court and cornhole on site. Inside there was a full sized fridge, stove, microwave, and 2 double beds. You do have to bring your own bedding and towels but they have blankets and comforters. The place was clean and well taken care of. There was a stand up shower and the water does smell but I'm sure that's typical of the area. There is a small grocery store and bar within a 10 minute drive. Each cabin has a rowboat or you can rent a motor for it. There is also a fire pit with chairs that you can use and also a grill. One recommendation: bring toilet paper and dish soap/a sponge. They did provide one roll of toilet paper but that was it and there were pots and pans to use but nothing to clean them with. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and feel we got a lot of value for the money. Can't wait to come back!

The food and service is excellent! I can't wait to get back to the east side of the state to visit…read moreagain. The character and charm of this place is classic up north. Don't ever change! see you soon.

Excellent food and friendly service! The buttermilk pancakes were delicious, and the freshly…read moresqueezed orange juice was wonderful. We also enjoyed sitting outside. Highly recommend this place!

Great place right on 23 and on Grand Lake for a multi-night stay. Has a clubhouse with games, 2…read morerefrigerators, and freezers to keep your stuff. Has sizable grounds with a big sandbox for kids, a couple of 2-person bench swings to overlook the lake, a pavilion with tables, a barbeque pit, a hammock, and even a pontoon boat... Very relaxing; yet fun for kids. There are 14 separate rooms - all good-sized. The owners are friendly and accommodating. Building dates back a ways.... probably 60 years or so - but clean and well-maintained

This is your basic roadside motel. Thin walls and thinner sheets. Rustic bathroom, with no charm…read moreor comfort.

Unique glass bottom boat tour to see local shipwrecks. Crew was friendly and knowledgeable. Glad…read morewe went on the tour.

Purchased 2 tickets on line (days earlier) for 7/27 @ 9am tour, got there at 8:50 just to be told…read morethey had already pulled the ramp & were leaving early. They checked the computer & we were on the list. Seriously Alpena Shipwreck Tours?!? We were really looking forward to it. My mom is moving away & had this on her bucket list. Bummed out and disappointed.