Portage Lake Motel is a charming, updated 1950's style motel. It has very clean and comfortable…read moreground floor level rooms. The "new" owners were very welcoming and accommodating, making sure that all of our needs were met. We thoroughly enjoyed the private beach with beach lounge chairs, a couple of fire pits and a smaller sand beach area. The mini frig, coffee maker and coffee pods were greatly appreciated. The was plenty of bath towels and toiletries. The bed was very comfortable. The next time we are in the area and are in need of accommodations, we will be staying at the Portable Lake Motel.

Cute motel in a wonderful town . Right across from the lake. Owner very nice and accommodating.read more

Super quaint cottage. Wendy was super kind and a great host for us. All the amenities are so…read moreenjoyable. Sauna was phenomenal. We did a few sessions (sauna/pool) last night for the end of our stay. So many things to do around here locally too. It is nice because we had a tour sheet guide for recommendations. If you're looking for a nice getaway and peaceful retreat this is it. We'll be back next summer.

We stayed in the Stone Cottage and found it to be the best cottage or motel/hotel we have ever…read morestayed in...Wendy was phenomenal from the first phone call to the greeting as we left. The cottage was cozy (electric fireplace in the bedroom area)),as weather was cool), the large bathroom with walk in shower complete with body wash, shampoo..etc. The decor was cottage and historic of the area, but with all modern conveniences...refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot (coffee provided)..wine glasses and all dishware, utensils, even a small first aid kit in the bathroom. Pool towels and a Weber grill and table and chairs for each unit (good market with fresh meat and bakery items nearby).. A pool and fireplace for guests to gather and meet also included. Know this review is long, but this place is a gem and we will return and tell everyone! Bob & Jan D'Alcorn Visiting from Florida with Onekema family

Really neat place to stay! I was going to get a room at the casino but they didn't have rooms…read morebecause of a renovation. The Dempsey Manor didn't have any vacancy for that night, but the Ramsdell did and I'm so glad! It was really nice to just walk over to the nearby antique shops, and then after a movie at the Vogue just a step back down the sidewalk to go to bed. Enjoyed a cup of coffee in the morning in this little tower-nook. So novel!

This is a beautiful boutique hotel in downtown manistee Michigan! The rooms here are so lovely and…read moreunusual! The hotel does not have an elevator but if you can use the stairs this is definitely a wonderfully unique boutique hotel! Amanda gave us a tour of the hotel and we can't wait to book our weekend escape to this charming town and hotel

This place could be so much but it needs some $$$ and a loving touch . When it's open the food at…read moreLahay's is good but we arrived by boat on a Saturday only to find the bar closed for a private event .... No advance warning .. the dock cleats are in need of replacement as are some power breakers. The seasonal boaters seemed to be less than happy about the arrival of transients to enjoy the resort. The grounds are beautiful and the setting idyllic. The lodge reminds you of the movie Dirty Dancing , but at times it also resembles a horror movie . The pool is small but nice , and there is a dog friendly beach on the lake side with a Lake Michigan beach a short walk away. The resort needs to maintain the dog run areas and stock the dog waste dispensers as they were all empty throughout the resort. A notice that the bar would be closed on a Saturday for a private event would have been nice . Also larger boats are put on the outside wall and there is not a no wake area around them . Locals come by within feet to view boats and not at a no wake speed, doesn't make more a comfortable mooring. They need a no wake zone around marina and restrooms for Marina guests hat are not a half a mile walk.... Though I was able to close my move ring on my watch just walking the dogs to their area and me to the restroom. They do have great pizza and cocktail menu looks great but private event and closure Sunday to Wednesday made us unable to sample the tantalizing drinks .

I visited Portage Point Inn recently during a trip to Onekema- I was greatly saddened by the…read moredisrepair that the "grand lady of the north" historic hotel has fallen into. I am sure that the innkeepers are trying to do all that they can to preserve this hotel (originally built in 1904) but it is apparent that many millions of dollars are needed very soon to repair the structure before the decaying infrastructure ruins the hotel forever. With the downturn in the economy- I feel it's a struggle to keep quaint inns such as this open for business. I can only hope that in the age of big bailouts for corporations; the powers that be can find some aid money to save the Portage Point Inn. That being said- Portage Lake is certainly one of the most beautiful destinations in the North country of the USA. The serenity of the nearby woods, the spectacular sunsets and all of the tourist destinations in Manistee and Benzie counties are "what the doctor ordered" for a wonderful and memorable romantic vacation or a family getway.

My wife and I spent the weekend there recently when my wife had a family reunion nearby. Had a very…read morepleasant stay in the American Rose suite. Room was very clean and bed was comfortable. Keep in mind that there is no AC for those few days in Michigan that you may need it. Also all rooms do not have adjoining bathrooms. Some rooms must use the common bathroom down the hall. The hosts were very accomadating and the breakfasts are well prepared and delicious. A very enjoyable stay!

My wife and I came to Greg & Cindi's for a fall color getaway on the recommendation of a friend and…read morewe were not disappointed! Warm hospitality, wonderful accommodations, many attractions nearby, great breakfasts. We visited the Arcadia Bluffs Country Club, hiked on some of the beautiful local trails overlooking Lake Mi, checked out Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, and local wineries. Greg or Cindi can provide good advice on other things to do as well. (PS. Don't let the shared bathrooms on some of the rooms be a deterrent.... it is a very nice setup and was not a problem especially since there were two separate nice bathrooms available and sinks in all the rooms.)

My 12 year old son wanted to write a review and I let him use my account. Here's his review:…read more "I'm staying at the Alpine Lodge right now. The room is really nice plus, like most hotels it has free hotel room toiletries. I also really like the room service and I also I love the playground, and coupon for Lakeside Diner. This place is really great to visit. If u stay in Bear Lake, u totally will love this place" I'd add that the Alpine Inn is clean, well kept up, charming, and reasonably priced. It's family run and the owners are really friendly and helpful. They let my kids introduce themselves to their dogs and they were thrilled. We'd definitely stay here again.

Awesome Place!! Me…read moreand my wife and daugther went up for the weekend and couldnt be happier, the rooms were really clean and my wife can be picky and she was very happy! The pool was nice, my daughter loved it! it sits off the road a little bit so it quiet. It was a awesome stay and now looking for a new excuse to go back up! The staff was amazing and there was nothing that they wouldnt do for us! Thanks Alpine!!

We have a vacation rental condominium not to far from this hotel so we never had a reason to stay…read morehere. Recently we booked a room here for two nights prior to our stay at a cottage we were renting in Onekama. The Casino nearby had rooms that were 2 x what we paid to stay here. This hotel is clean and has a comfortable living area. The complimentary breakfast is good and it includes coffee, juice, bagels,waffles, breakfast sandwiches, and cereal. The location is close to downtown Manistee (including Lake Michigan beaches, etc.) The staff is professional and friendly. Very soon there will be a Starbucks adjacent to the parking lot. What more can you ask for?

We experienced very disappointing customer service during our stay. After three nights in our…read moreroom--and with two nights remaining--we were informed at 8:30 p.m. that we were required to switch rooms due to scheduled construction. While the timing was inconvenient, the larger concern was the staff's complete lack of empathy regarding the disruption and the effort involved in relocating all of our belongings, including clearing out the kitchen and food items. I requested a refund for the remaining nights so we could move to another hotel, which required approval from the property since the reservation was made through a third-party booking service. Although staff verbally stated they were willing to accommodate this, they repeatedly refused to answer the calls needed to authorize the refund. This lack of cooperation made an already stressful situation unnecessarily difficult.

We booked an Airbnb onsite here so we were able to walk everywhere…read more I was so impressed with the resort as a whole I cannot wait to come back here! For the slopes, they had so many lines for all different level of skiing. They had multiple sides to the mountain and even had a bar at the top that offered alcohol, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks and even chili and hot dogs. I am at a beginner level and the green lines were still a tad more difficult, but everyone going down looks out for everyone. I was very impressed with the ski patrol as a fell quite a few times and they were there to check on me. The area itself was very clean and again, everything is easily walkable. I noticed an outdoor playground for the kiddos when it's warmer out to play on. The food options here are good. Almost everywhere was a bit crowded, but we were able to wait for our food and then take it back to the Airbnb. I was very impressed with this place on every level. I will be coming back and staying longer next time.

Our party of six, which included two kiddos, had a fantastic skiing experience at Crystal Mountain…read more Here's my list of do's for a successful trip: -Do purchase your lift ticket and ski rental in advance. This was a time saver. -Do get to the mountain by mid-morning to secure close parking, maximize your ski time, and enjoy the runs before the crowds arrive (and they will). -Do consider coming on a Wednesday. A lift ticket in 2026 is only $45 versus the $105 I dropped for a Saturday. Shout-out to the ski staff for their overall hospitality and making sure folx got onto the lifts quickly and safely. It appeared to be a smooth operation. Another shout-out to the ski instructors who transformed my nieces into skilled skiers in just one lesson. Though this was my first time at Crystal Mountain, it will not be my last.

Everything about this hotel was amazing. They have 3 levels with rooms, a top floor with a…read morerestaurant, a pool, an exercise room and a patio with a bar facing the beach that has multiple fire pits with seating. The staff were all friendly and made our experience that much better. The room we stayed in had 2 queen size beds, I didn't love the sheets but you can't be too picky with that at hotels. This hotel is fairy new, so the wear and tear of time hasn't had any impact on the hotel. Being so close to the beach was also another positive factor of this Hampton.

Booked a few nights at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Manistee. The location of this hotel was…read moreabsolutely perfect and for that alone will make this hotel worth it. We had a king balcony room on the top floor. Our balcony didn't feel the most secure, so I never really spent time on it, but my husband enjoyed it. The hotel was so close to the public beach and even had its own mini beach with sand near the outside bar. We were really impressed with the beach bar and the homemade sandwiches! The biggest disappointed was for the money we spent for the long weekend, we were not treated as a priority. Early on during our stay, our first full day, I accidentally broke a bottle of wine (fell right out of the fridge!). My husband had been contacting a rep from the hotel via text, as he's a honors member. He let them know about the broken glass, and asked if someone could come and pick up. After acknowledgement from the staff we came back 6+ hours later and it still wasn't cleaned and all the cleaning staff had left for the day and a very disgruntled employee was asked to tackle it. She clearly did want to help, and didn't. She never came back to the room. It took until the next day for someone to clean the broken glass from our room. Talk about safety hazard! Would I stay again? Maybe. The location is what is so great, but for the price I might try to stay in a higher end hotel. The staff really need to be trained in customer service. Every guests seemed to be an inconvenience.