My husband and I had the pleasure of staying in the stable suite at the Cartier mansion for our…read more"minimoon" the couple of days after our wedding. Jenna and Chris are awesome, they have really thought of everything. The breakfast was phenomenal, I will definitely be attempting some of their recipes at home, they were super helpful in providing local recommendations and extreme detail was given to the design of both the mansion and the sable suite. They provide modern amenities while keeping the charm of the original architecture..

My wife and I had a lovely time celebrating our wedding anniversary. We stayed in Hayloft 2 which…read moreis in the Carriage House. The loft was beautiful and contemporary while still maintaining the genre of the era. The attentional to details by the innkeepers was phenomenal. The Cartier Mansion itself was exquisite, and the woodwork in the mansion was beautiful. Finally, the breakfast that we were served was simply divine, meeting the standards of this Foodie. Highly recommend this property for a B&B stay!

Nicest inn in Michigans lower peninsula! The lady running the front desk is so friendly and…read morehelpful- recommended great food/ice cream places nearby to me! The rooms themselves felt very homey and are clean. Although the room didnt have a fridge, there was a microwave and ice machine in the shared hallway leading to the koi pond. The back area is so unique, it felt like someone's private backyard, so quiet and peaceful! There's an entire covered deck with comfy lounge chairs, and seating along the large koi pond. Guests pre-order their breakfast at check-in and pick a time slot to eat at, breakfast itself was very tasty and was planned so efficiently! This inn also has an indoor library with a wide selection of books! Such a great experience here, I highly recommend booking for the night if you're in the area!

Spotless and quaint. Excellent rooms and staff. Delicious food. Beautiful property. The bathroom…read morewas small but again, spotless. The area is fun. Hope to return and will stay at this inn again.

If you are looking for a place to stay with a superb breakfast and one of a kind service this is…read moreit!! Although we've only stayed at two B &B's this one shines!! Believe me, we will be back for a third stay! Melanie, the owner, is such an amazing host. She goes out of her way to make you feel special. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, you will feel like royalty. When we first arrived, she presented us with warm cookies, a beverage of choice, and a small jar of local homemade jam. She then showed us around the place and walked us to our room. Our room was very clean and there were snacks in there also. Although the rooms aren't huge there is plenty of space for sleeping and each room has it's own bathroom and shower. But by far, it's the breakfast and all day sweet treats that please people and bring them back. For breakfast, Melonie makes egg dishes, potatoes, bacon, sausage, and many sweet dishes. She also has a variety of fruit, juices, coffee, and tea available. She takes special requests and is sure to meet any food allergies/tolerances. Melanie also bakes throughout the day. While we were there she provided us with fudge, cookies, dessert bars, lemon squares, cheesecake, and more. There is also a variety of ice cream flavors available in the fridge - serve yourself. To top it off, she has a small refrigerator full of beverages available at all times and she won't want you to leave empty handed. When we checked out, she said be sure to grab a beverage to go! I really don't know how Melanie, Chuck, and Chris manage the place and make all the scrumptious food. On top of that they renovate and keep up their beautiful flower gardens. Check out my photos. If you are anxious about the idea of a bed and breakfast, this is the place for you!! There are many seating areas for eating and you do not have to make small talk with strangers - unless you want to. You pick your time for breakfast and Melanie makes sure everything is ready then. Not only that but she keeps your coffee full with a smile. Thanks for everything, Melanie, Chuck, and Chris. We will be back!

Wonder stay at a fabulous place! Innkeeper Melanie was communicative and accommodated my heath…read moreissues with special food. There were so many things to eat and drink at all times, freebies, and was able to take some things to go! The suite with hot tub was wonderful and a very relaxing room. The waterfall and seating areas out back were a special bonus. Highly recommend and look forward to going back!

This place has enough options for most anyone. We had the top floor loft which would have been…read moreawesome for a group of friends. Would definitely visit again!

We stayed here for our excursion into the "wilds" of Michigan and I don't think I could have asked…read morefor a nicer place. The Inn is beautiful. We happened to be the only guests for that weekend and it was certainly lovely. Our room was the Victorian room. It's got a fireplace, a big bed, lots of room and it's own bathroom with a whirlpool tub. The other rooms are really nice too as we saw on our tour of the house. The breakfasts were absolutely delicious...fresh baked breads, juice, eggs and fruit awaited us both mornings. It was always extremely bountiful. I'd definitely recommend staying here again if you want a romantic weekend away from the city.

Beautiful room. Boutique coffee and hot chocolate, sodas and bottled water always available…read more Helpful staff. A wow breakfast.

"Of Coal, Rain, and Quiche: A Ludington Tale" We arrived in…read moreLudington not by car, not by plane, but by coal-fired steamship, like true 19th-century tycoons. The mighty S.S. Badger chugged us across the the Mishigami in a puff of glory and airborne soot, leaving us feeling like industrial-age aristocrats -- if aristocrats wore raincoats from Target and clutched their luggage like damp raccoons. As we disembarked, the skies opened with the enthusiasm of a Shakespearean tragedy. Ludington greeted us with what meteorologists refer to as "a gentle mist" and what the rest of us call "a relentless downpour." Naturally, we had to walk. Uphill. In the rain. To The Lamplighter Bed and Breakfast, which at that point may as well have been the mythical city of El Dorado. Upon arrival -- soggy, windblown, and questioning all life choices -- we were met by Dan and Jen, the B&B hosts who are either actual angels or have taken an advanced course in hospitality sorcery. They didn't flinch at our drowned-rat appearance. Instead, they welcomed us like old friends returning from sea. We half expected a butler to emerge. Our room? A cozy, clean, charming haven complete with a fireplace. We stared at it for twenty minutes like cavemen discovering fire for the first time. It was warm. It crackled. It whispered, "Go get cocoa downstairs." In the morning came breakfast. Let me just say: if Dan and Jen ever start a brunch religion, we're converting. The food was spectacular -- fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared by someone who has stared into the soul of an egg and understood its purpose. One bite of their homemade goodness and I briefly blacked out from joy. Dan and Jen do not merely run a bed and breakfast. They curate a full journey. You arrive wet and cold. You leave warm, dry, nourished and wondering how much property goes for in Ludington.

Stop what you're doing and book a stay at the Dempsey Manor. It's an old Victorian home that has…read morepassed hands a few times, and currently is a bed-and-breakfast, one of the most charming and cute that I've ever seen. Stayed here for one night during a Northwest Michigan nature getaway. Jan and Jim are both super hip kind folks that gladly take care of your every need or want. Jan was very accommodating with my vegan lifestyle and made me a delicious breakfast. The rooms are all decorated different, with lots of original and traditional Victorian decor. Lots of opportunity to learn about the history of the home, the prior owners, and the town. Plenty of literature. The sunroom is fantastic! There's really so much to say, but I'll leave it at-trust this five star review and book your stay here, ASAP!

I didn't get to stay here yet because I did t make a reservation early enough, but I still got to…read morego in for a tour. For a fifteen dollar donation I got to enjoy two hours of Jim's hospitality, meeting the cats and the talkative parrot Josefina - Jose for short. The collections are really impressive, the architecture is both stunning and cozy. I wish I could hang out with Jim and Jan for the whole weekend just learning about them, the house and the collections. I learned a lot!

The woman, I believe her name was Leah, at the front desk was AMAZING. She was extremely helpful…read moreand kind! The hotel was all around a great experience, and that "outdated" look that people seem to dislike was one of my boyfriend and I's favorite parts. The room was very clean and tidy. The TV doesn't have all of the channels that are on the guide, but that doesn't matter much to me at all, just maybe a small thing that might bug someone else. Beautiful location, within walking distance to everything downtown. All around a great stay and I'd love to come again! It's said to be haunted but we stayed on the 3rd floor (allegedly most active floor) and had no issues lol.

We support family owned businesses. As a business owner myself I know that I am competing with…read morecorporate America so we have to strive to be better. That being said- they really need to step it up some. The rooms are really dated which is what we expected BUT- if you have a bad back like I do, this isn't the place. It would be an easy fix by adding toppers to make the beds more comfy. Being that the rooms are outdated (which reminded me of the home I grew up in) how about installing a nice bigger screened TV? Maybe put an inexpensive bottle of wine on the nightstand with a note that says you know people have many options, but thank you for staying with us? Definitely need some air fresheners because of the age of the hotel. We stayed for a week. When people check in they should be told about the bar which is open on weekends. We would have come back and stayed to enjoy the nightlife with the comfort of walking back to our room. The beds are really the only deal breaker though. Both owners work the front desk which is amazing to me. More than willing to give you info on the hotel. As your walk in it certainly takes you back in time also gives you the feeling you are on set for the movie "the shining". Super close to downtown. if you are planning an event the ballroom is BEAUTIFUL! We would certainly stay again, but I would to see a few changes

My biggest problem with this place is that the beds were very clearly not cleaned. There was hair…read moreall over the beds and underneath the sheets before we had gotten in them. We also had planned to use the pool and upon trying to get in we realized our keys were not working for the pool doors. We went to the front desk to find no one there as well as no note to inform us when they would be back.

Good: Proximity to the beach and the pool area…read more Bad: The room smelled moldy, and had hundreds (not a few) - hundreds of fruit flies in it. When we asked to move rooms, we were given a tiny apple cider container to "catch" the fruitflies and told we can't move because we'd used the room. We were also told the flies were bad in general. If they knew though, I'm not sure why they didn't give a warning up front. It definitely hadn't been dusted in a while with dust caked on the lampshades. The bathroom light only half worked - but would flip on if you hit the wall next to it. The bedspreads looked dirty with at least one pillowcase having what appeared to be a blood stain. The bathroom had small spots on the ceiling in multiple places that was not apparent if they were tiny bugs or dirt... Honestly, we questioned whether they had bedbugs b/c there were bites on our legs after the first night of sleeping. We had stayed here before and don't remember these types of issues. We're not opposed to old properties, but it clearly hasn't been kept up and it felt really unclean. Honestly, was surprised to see so many recent positive reviews.

Stayed for one night, ended up wanting to leave early due to a cockroach being found in the…read morebathroom. I let the front desk know about it and all they said was "sorry"... I understand things happen and bugs get in but be a little more understanding than just saying "sorry" and then walking away. Offer to do something about it.... Other than that, pool was nice, breakfast was pretty decent. Kids had a fun time w the arcade there.

We stayed 2 nights at this hotel. It was a basic Best Western and pretty busy. It's a little old…read moreand could use an update but I was impressed by several things. First of all the staff. Everyone was SO nice. My son burned his finger on the waffle iron and they immediately got him an ice pack and bandaids. She even gave us a few free waters. So kind. I also noticed they were cleaning the pool in the morning. It seems like a no brained but I'm sure many of these hotels don't get the pools cleaned. This one did! The pool was really nice and had a hot tube and a sauna (which was closed). There's also a game room that you have to pass to get to the pool so prepare for that if you have kids. They ran out of towels but had them filled back up in 5 min. Breakfast was standard but again the staff was super nice. It's always nice to get free breakfast. My kids loved the mini waffles. Very close to the beach and a great place to stay!