We visited with our 2 dogs and parents recently and gave this a try. Honestly, a super fun way to…read moresee more of the island and hear about the history and lots of other fun storytelling. Dogs are welcome and they happily jumped up and rode with us throughout the course of the day. Very fast stop at Arch Rock - could have done with another 5 minutes, but overall this was super enjoyable for all of us (and dogs).

The tour is comically inaccurate. I guess your mileage may vary but we were told blatant lies by…read moreboth of our guides like "sugar loaf rock is named after that fact that it was full of bees and dripping honey when the British arrived". Our first guide through the city really glazed over and misrepresented the fur trade on the island. The second guide that took us through the park and forest spent more time making dumb jokes than going into the history of the island. There's almost no reference to the native population and their history. We were told at one point that if the horses were fed cabbage then we'd all be in "the splash zone". I appreciate a good poop joke more than most people but if you want to learn actual facts and history from the island you're better off sell guiding and looking stuff up on your phone.

The only thing I would say is that there are far too many companies that are taking people over to…read morethe island. We did get confused on where to go and we were not the only ones. Once we were on the ferry it was a nice smooth ride. Short 15 min. The seats on the bottom section is quit cramped for leg room and I'm short. Thank goodness it's a quick ride over.

This is a ferry transfer to Mackinac Island. The ferry leave every half hour. Very convenient. They…read morehave secure parking lot for your vehicle with a parking fees. The ferry is by person. They have a small waiting room and restroom while waiting for your scheduled time. The ride takes 25 minutes. The check in is easy. Once you on the ship, you can enjoy the view or take a nap. I brought my beer with be while riding on the ship. The trip is smooth during clear weather. The return trip also easy to board.

Pellston is a small but mighty airport and such a treasure here in northern Michigan. I'd lost…read moresomething crucial that I needed for trip and arrived after the cutoff for Delta checked luggage. My heart sank as I was mid trip and really needed it. The clerk said he'd ask his supervisor. Then Rob appeared. He is an angel here on earth! Zero promises and I'd likely have to pick up my bags in Pittsburgh (since it was my fault.) With a grateful heart I boarded the plane. Hours later, my bags came off my connecting plane's conveyor belt! Yea Team Delta and Rockstar personnel at this airport!

Small regional airport. Everyone is friendly. Restaurant not open on a Sunday afternoon and vending…read moremachines mostly empty - so eat before you get here! On a Sunday drop off the rental car by putting keys in the mail slot.

Clean facility! Only 1.5 miles to the ferry. No courtesy…read morecar or shuttle:( Beautiful views of the water.

The experience was great I enjoyed the tour with my family so much and the pilot was amazing and he…read moreis A skilled pilot.

My family and I have visited Mackinac Island multiple times, but this was our first time doing a…read moreprivate carriage tour. What a treat! While it's more expensive than the public carriage tour, it's well worth the money. You can call them directly to book in advance or same day, and they were flexible when I initially booked for the morning but needed to reschedule to mid-afternoon. Gough's can pick you up directly at your hotel, as well! Gough's only hires locals, and our guide Justin is a longtime Mackinac Island resident with roots dating six generations back. He took us on a custom 90 minute tour to see things we had never seen--West Bluffs, Inn at Stonecliffe, the airport, Harrisonville, and Turkey Hill. He and his horses Tessa and Champ were great guides through their stomping grounds. It is one of my favorite Mackinac Island experiences ever, and I would definitely do it on my next visit to explore even more. P.S. The owners of Gough's also own and operate Cindy's and Jack's, which offer horseback riding and self-driving carriages.

just now New Our…read moreprivate coach tour with Justin was the highlight of our time on Mackinac Island. Being a 5th generation islander with a very unique family history, the stories Justin shared were unforgettable. I am so happy we chose this tour with Gough Livery over the larger tour companies available. ABSOLUTELY STUPENDOUS!

This was honestly one of the hardest reviews I've had to write because there were things we really…read moreliked and things that just didn't sit well with us. When I called to finalize our booking, my wife had already spoken to someone named Rose. I called back so we could both speak with her and go over a few questions before booking the room. The woman on the phone Rose was incredibly kind, patient, and helpful. She explained everything clearly: when meals were served, how we could get our luggage to the hotel, and what to expect during our stay. She made such a good impression over the phone that we were really excited to stay there. Since there weren't any porters available when we arrived, we walked our bags to the hotel. It wasn't a far walk, and once we got there, we were greeted by Rose at the front desk. She checked us in, asked how many keys we wanted, and directed us to our room. The room was clean and looked just like it did online. It's an older property, so we weren't expecting a 5 start hotel, and that was fine with us. However, the first night I noticed a small spider on the bed. I didn't think much of it at first, old building, things happens. But every night after that and even during the day, I had to kill spiders. This went on every single day of our 3-night stay. My wife was terrified because she doesn't like bugs, especially ones crawling around the room. That alone made it hard for her to relax. The bed was a king, but the pillows were queen-sized and not good at all. We both left with sore necks. By the last night, we were just ready to go. Here's a quick breakdown of the pros and cons: Pros: * Great location--close to shops, restaurants, and local spots. * The staff--Rose, Norman, and everyone we encountered were incredibly welcoming and helpful. * Master Suites are spacious, and they provide plenty of towels. * Room service is available for fresh linens. * Breakfast was good, two out of the three mornings were great. * Master suites have large jetted tubs with a nice view, which is nice. Cons: * Spiders were everywhere--inside the room, around the stairwells, and all over the balcony. * The balcony was unusable because of the number of small flies and spiders outside. * The showerhead had poor pressure and didn't spray evenly. * Furniture felt old and fragile, definitely due for an update. * Pillows were uncomfortable and left us sore. * The property, while good in its age, is overpriced for how old and worn-down it is. You're not getting your money's worth in terms of comfort or amenities. If I were rating our stay based on service alone, this would be a solid 5-star review. The staff truly went above and beyond. But when adding in the condition of the property and the overall comfort of the stay, I have to give it 3 stars. The negatives outweighed the positives, and unfortunately, we won't be returning.

This is our second stay here. Rose & Alison did a fabulous job. Food and service first class. We…read morewill be back.

Very well-organized and helpful. We really appreciated being able to leave our luggage with the…read morestaff, who routed it to the right bed and breakfast for us.

Nice boat ride with great views and lovely staff. It would have been better to have some narration…read moreof the area to go along with the ride. But it was an enjoyable time.

We love the Ugly Anne sunset boat tours. They are the best! We gave my husband the gift of a sunset…read moreboat tour for Father's Day. He loved it so much the first time we gifted it again! The views are beautiful even in cloudier weather. Would highly recommend!