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

WARNING - Bed Bugs in Duplex 10 at Jacks Landing…read more I want to start by saying I have stayed at Jacks every year for the past 22 years and have always enjoyed our vacations until this year. We mostly stayed in Duplex 10 but have also stayed at the waterfront cabins and Anglers Hideaway. This year we stayed the week of July 6th in Duplex 10. We discovered a bed bug issue towards the end of the week. We started getting red bite marks and waking up to find blood on the sheets. Upon further inspection we discovered live bed bugs and a lot of black/red stains on the box springs of all three beds and evidence on the futon. We immediately notified the management and were extremely disappointed in the response. They said they always clean the rooms and have never seen evidence of bed bugs. The offered us a $150 gift certificate for next year and told us one of the managers was going to the store to get "stuff" to clean it up right away. When we pushed for a full refund they said "they don't know where they came from" insinuating that we brought them with us. This is a very big infestation and not hard to find once we looked closer. All four people who stayed in the cabin had upwards of 50+ bites appear once we were home and started looking closer. We kick ourselves for not inspecting the bed upon arrival but after 22 years you tend to trust a place. I understand that these things happen but the response from the manager was the worst part. She said she had them before and it was not a big deal to get rid of them. They insinuated we brought them. Worst of all I believe they are going to try to "clean" it themselves. From what I read (and I have not read a lot) bed bugs are difficult to eliminate, and my guess is they will continue to be a problem at Jacks. I want to raise awareness to all potential guests at Jack that bed bugs were in Duplex 10 to be very cautious if staying at Jacks Landing

Nothing fancy or pretentious, but great people and great location. We love coming here during the…read moresummer and appreciate feeling at ease and at home. Very relaxed and low key.

Waking up breathing clean air, able to see satellites gaze through the night time sky, surrounded…read moreby grassy meadows, tall Timbers, graceful delicate bark characteristics of birch trees foilage the Lake. It's the kind of serenity your spirit needs, A place that's nostalgic, a throw back in time. It's the kind of place you learn to appreciate although you may complain about the vintage cooking utensils or the fact that you have to actually hand wash your dishes and clothes, and your AC unit is simply the same breeze that blows a tall ships sail to the Island of Mackinaw. At Shaginapi your portals that keep you connected to social obligations and the daily grind are pretty much just used only when your forced to take a trip into town to stock your vintage fridge with dairy products (about 30 minutes away) Now I have to admit yes I would rather spend a few weeks with a little more tangible benefits. I mean lets be realistic, who doesn't enjoy a walking distant to the spa or a chilled tall drink with a fancy umbrella served by the "Beautiful People" But I also would like to believe that Nature is good for you, Right? I need not praise. It is beyond my capacity. Nature has got its own powers, strength, beauty and what not. The owners somehow kept this place unique. They keep it simplistic. They keep it pure.

Great family place to stay. We have been staying a week every July for years. The kids love it…read moreand can find tons to do. Swimming, fishing, hiking, beaches, drive to Mackinaw, cooking on the grill every night.

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.

Karen and her husband were always around. That was creepy. Also, they told us we had to keep the…read moreair conditioning at 74 or above. The fridge went out and it took them 24 hrs to respond. They didn't take any rent off. They complained about trash bags on the deck, but there was no where else to put it and with 8 people staying in the house there was more than one bag of garbage. The worst was that we didn't know the resort was under new ownership, having booked the yr before. So, as always we brought our well trained standard poodle who was trained as a service dog. Karen said the dog had to go even though we explained that we've been bringing her for 15 yrs, didn't know the ownership had changed, was trained as a service dog, ( she said I had to show her registration, there isn't any) and since she's a poodle she is hyper allergic and doesn't shed.). So, my husband left and took her back home, leaving me without a car for a week and returned early the morning of our departure to take me back. Karen claimed that we tried to sneak a dog in against the rules. That was not the case and as I said, my husband took our dog home and stayed with her, spending his vacation, at home with a dog. Karen saw our car was gone but she still kept making excuses to come into the house to "catch us with the dog". Rude. And she yelled at my niece for sitting on the furniture in her " wet bathing suit". It wasn't wet, but who cares. She's renting the place out, she should expect that someone may sit on furniture in a wet bathing suit. She also claimed that we left the place a mess. We vacuumed, washed the floors, dusted, cleaned all the counters and appliances. Washed all the dishes. We scrubbed the bathrooms including the toilets. What we missed was a quarter size splash of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of one cabinet door. That was the mess. When we went out to eat at various places, when we told them where we were staying, the servers all asked, how we could stand Karen? They said she was awful and intrusive. She and her husband were always there on the property, lurking. We caught her on the deck, looking in the windows, so we had to keep the blinds down and closed. We had one of the kids sit on the deck, to warn us of her coming. And we were not doing anything, just staying there for a week, and she made the week miserable. Also, when we complained that there was no where to sit around the fire pit, because one family who rented a two person cabin had 20 people over daily, ( we counted) she said they were entitled to have their friends over. My 84 yr old mom, finally found a chair. She sat down and fell through it when it broke. Karen blamed my mom for breaking her chair. I feel that when a rental place claims to have a facilities, they should be available for all renters to use, nor just one and their 20 guests. Karen should have charged those 20 guests. My grandparents were both born to large families in Hubbard Lake. They are all buried in the local cemeteries. My mom who is now almost 90 spent all her summers at the lake, as did my aunts, uncles, cousins and my sisters and me. My grandparents had a cottage and we all stayed there until it was sold when they died. We share a rich history at Hubbard lake. There's Rayburn beach, my mom's maiden name dedicated to all the Rayburn's who are a part of Hubbards lake history. Btw, my grandparents lived at the end of Larson rd, named after her father, who built the stone bar, on land owned by my grandpa. I'm telling all of this so everyone will understand that Hubbard Lake is an important part of my heritage. Reconnecting every summer with my family at the lake was important to us. We would do this at the Sands. It was close to 4 corners and Larson rd and now Rayburn beach. Our old stomping ground. It was big enough for us to rent the big house and several cabins if needed. The former owners were welcoming and left us alone to enjoy ourselves. Karen and her husband destroyed all this when they bought the sands. We can't find a property big enough on the north shore, so we no longer go to Hubbard Lake in the summer, and I miss it. So does my mom,

Saddened to find out that after going to the Sands for 24 years myself (50 years+ for my family)…read morethey have given our week to other "family & friends". My family of 40+ people rent out the house and all the cabins every year in July. I do like what the new owners have down with the place cosmetically, but the way the run a business is like no other. They stayed on a camper in the middle of the resort the whole week. Walked the grounds and watched our family kind of creepily during our stay. I have never stayed at a hotel/resort/ air bnb/ rental where the owners stayed on site with you. They packed their coolers with friends on the porch of the house we were staying in and were in and out of the garage of the house all day. And did I mention since the last time we stayed their they added a hidden room in the master bedroom accessible from the garage? Idk... gives me weird vibes. The male owner got aggressive with several of my family members after drinking down the street with friends. We have never had a problem at this resort before and not only did they really dampen our stay this year.... but ruined a family tradition. Edit: to the owners reply... your husband reeked of alcohol and yelled in my aunt (woman's face). We were not disrespectful to you. My cousin inquired about available dates off a friends email and you gave her several options. You lied to my family which is fine, if you didn't want us back you should have just said. For everyone thinking about booking here: DONT DO IT, unless you are willing to pay for a vacation the owners will be joining you on.

Horrific Customer Service, Stolen Funds, and Aggressive Management - Avoid at All Costs…read moreBetter options in Mio! Our family booked a 15-canoe memorial trip for 30 people three months in advance to honor our late uncle. A month before the trip, we pre-paid in full. We were explicitly told by staff that we could adjust our reservation up to 24 hours in advance. The day before the trip, we emailed to scale down to 9 canoes (19 people).Upon arrival, the woman claiming to be the owner flatly refused a refund for the 6 unused canoes. Her justification was hostile and absurd: she stated we "should not have prepaid" and that refunds are only avoided if you pay the day of. This policy was never disclosed to us verbally or in writing.The customer service deteriorated rapidly from there: Hostility at Departure: The owner stood on the deck screaming at both her staff and our family, demanding everyone wear life jackets inside the transport vans--saying no one left without one on-falsely claiming it was a transport fine--rather than explaining it calmly as a high-water safety precaution. Labor: Despite paying full price (plus the 6-canoe overcharge), the resort provided only one staff member per van. Our group was made to help manually unload the canoes at the launch, and drag them up a steep hill and reload the trailers upon return. No trash bins were provided at the landing. Just a bag one of the drivers found in the van Verbal Abuse & Shushing: When two family members calmly went into the office to discuss the refund, the owner became instantly belligerent. When a female family member asked why she was being so rude, the owner told her to "zip it" and repeatedly shushed her like a child. When challenged on the overcharge, the owner claimed she "felt unsafe" and "threatened" from 10 feet away. Physical Altercation & False Accusations: The situation turned completely unhinged when we had to turn our vehicle around to look for a missing key fob. The owner's husband marched out "ready to fight," chest puffed out, screaming at customers. Looking for the guy who "threatened his wife" the situation escalated and The female owner then physically shoved her way into our group at the back of our vehicle, intentionally bumping into a smaller female customer. When the customer pushed back to create space, the owner began screaming like an actor that she had been "assaulted," before videotaping us and threatening to call the police. Honestly we thought at that point we were being punked. The river and weather were beautiful, but Rainbow Resorts completely tarnished a memorial trip for a grieving family. They stole money for services not rendered, treated paying customers like physical threats, and exhibited erratic, hostile behavior. Do not go here. They are completely unprofessional and running a financial scam on pre-payments.

The new owners bought the business Feb. 2023. They were very friendly and helpful. We picked the…read more3hr trip with kayaks. The river was pretty. It did storm on us for part of the trip but we still made some great memories. We plan on coming back!!

Excellent food and service! Lovely setting with Lake views if you sit outside on the deck.read more

5 stars is a nearly untouchable bar for me which is the only reason Parker House gets a 4…read more First and foremost, a greeting and service from Lori is a great start to the morning. She is absolutely a wonderful and cheerful person. This is the only place to go in the morning for breakfast. Excellent quality and a nice portion size. Omeletts are wonderful and I really enjoy the hash browns (crispy). French toast and waffles are a must try for those with a sweet tooth. Also heard that the breakfast burrito was quite good.

This cozy resort offers great rustic cabins right on the sandy beaches of Lake Huron. It seems to…read morehave a lot of repeat customers. Been here multiple times and have always had a great experience. Multiple fire rings on the beach, plenty of activities for kids and adults. The game room is a nice addition to keep kids occupied. Fire wood is available on site. The grounds are nicely maintained and the cabins are clean. Great for fishing or just a nice summer get away. Would definitely recommend checking this little resort out. Close to the towns of Tawas and Oscoda. Only about an hour and half drive to Mackinaw City. Excellent price for what you're getting. Sids Resort has cabins of different sizes to meet the needs of different families.

From the owner: Rated Editors Choice 10 Years In A Row In Michigan Vacation Guide On Season - End Of June, July…read moreThru The 3rd Week Of August Off Season - May 1st Through 1st Two Weeks Of June. Restarts The Week Before Labor Day Through The End Of October With Special Discounted Coupon Sorry No Pets Allowed No Fireworks Of Any Kind. We Do Not Accept Charge Cards 11 Cottage To Chose From

It's an awesome, private club that is affordable and has everything a family could want! Michigans…read moreoldest, largest hunt club, 5 lakes, gated 17,500 acres, beautiful 18 hole golf course, 50 room clubhouse, bar , restaurant, etc, etc,.....

We live full-time at LLWC. New Social Member option is a good opportunity for others who wish to…read morejoin/experience the club and use some of the amenities. Visit lostlakewoodsclub.com to learn more about the facilities and membership options.

Quaint hotel that stepped right out of the 60s…read more Bed was comfortable, room was very clean. Bathroom was tiny with outdated fixtures and zero counter space.

I stayed here for a night and have good things to say! The owners (an older couple) are very…read morefriendly and accommodating. The room itself is a bit outdated but clean. The beds are very comfortable, the TV has lots of channels, the bathroom is spacious with a good size shower, and there's a fridge/freezer and microwave. Outside the room is a seating area, in the front lawn area there are chairs and tables and across the street is the water and a playground area. The location is very convenient, even though it's on a highway- from your room you cannot hear any cars/traffic, there is a very good italian restaurant next door to the inn and an ice cream shop a few blocks down. This is one of the best priced places to stay in the area! Overall, this was a great stay and the owners were the nicest!