My friend and I had a fantastic stay here! The grounds are beautiful, and the location is…read moreperfect--close to delicious restaurants, great shopping, and the beach. Suttons Bay and Glen Arbor are also just a short drive away. The Innkeepers, Ty and Rachel were incredibly friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Our room was spotless, and the breakfast muffins each morning were absolutely delicious! We truly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to come back. Highly recommend!

We stayed at the Whaleback Inn for a wedding in the area. The grounds were beautiful and the staff,…read morewho live on the property, were very nice. They had coffee, tea and hot chocolate out every morning. They also provided bananas, muffins and oatmeal. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was because the spa room we got had 3 large skylights and we didn't know. I would have brought an eye mask instead of having to try and find one in a small town (not easy to find). Also, no closet in the room and we had formal wear that needed to be hung up.

Alright. This was a good and bad stay. Bad stuff first. we walked in to the check in desk and they…read moretold us they was no elevator so it was a slog carrying our stuff to the room. when we got there, my 9 year old had to brush his teeth and he told us that a piece of the sink fell off and he had to repair it. the good thing was that there was Jeopardy and wheel of fortune. it was an okay stay.

Very nice hotel. Cozy. Calm. Very good breakfast. Rooms are perfect…read more Ive stayed here a few times this year. Rates have gone up a little and have kinda been shocking with how high theyve gone up. Other then that. Its really a great quiet hotel that I recommend for people looking for an affordable hotel. Would really recommend to the hotel to please provide Pack - N - Plays to children. It's unfortunate to have to pack our own when all surrounding hotels in TC offer them

We did not stay here on our trip to Traverse City but definitely would based on this one…read moreinteraction! These kind business owners let both of my young daughters use their restroom at 10:45 pm at night while traveling back from Traverse City to St.Ignace. As we found ourselves in the middle of no where without a rest stop, gas station, or restaurant! Thank you for your generosity! Forever grateful The Fiori's

We really appreciated the flexibility shown to us by Cindy when we arrived later in the day looking…read morefor a room. She was generous enough to show us a couple options between a room and cabin. Our cabin was immaculately clean and we loved the finishing touches to the design. Cool community fire pit and picnic area. We walked over to Lake Michigan for sunset one night and out to Torch in the morning, really enjoyed the location and hospitality we were shown! Highly recommend.

Easy on/off of I-75. Staff was friendly, coffee fresh and hot in the morning. Recently updated to…read morethe new Marriott standard.

Hotel is clean, updated, staff is nice and they have a hot tub. Lately Fairfield's are removing…read morethem for a heated pool. I tend to go to Marriott hotels for the points, but I also love the hotel chain.

Absolutely amazing staff! When there was a mixup with our room, the two women behind the desk went…read moreover and above in their attempt to help resolve in a way to keep these two old and fussy people happy. And they did it with a smile. Better yet, when my husband mentioned the snowy path between our room and the hot tub, they immediately had someone out there and shove it for us. I can't believe that we found such wonderful service. Kudos to the staff at this place.

Very overpriced for what it is and overall a let down, based on all the great reviews. This whole…read moreplace is really about the location. Perfectly situated on a gorgeous white sand beach on Lake Michigan. Being steps away from the sand was fantastic, but that was kind of it. Staff was not very friendly, property seemed a bit run down, and we had a view of a parking lot.

A friend found this resort when we were looking for somewhere to go for a girl's weekend. We stayed…read morein a third floor penthouse. I can sum up Lebear with one word: WOW. Absolutely amazing. A beautiful spacious apartment, with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. It easily slept the six of us and we did not feel the least bit over crowded. As there was a group of us the price really was pretty reasonable for the weekend. While family friendly, it could be a bit pricey. The kitchen comes with everything you need from dinner ware to dish soap. There is a large grill on the private porch besides the stove top and oven. Two fireplaces (one is gas and the other you have to light for which they provide all needed materials). There are two flat screen TVs in the main rooms, another in the master bedroom and a small one in the bunk room. The shower in the master bath is huge and there is also a separate large tub. The best part is the large porch that overlooks the beach and Lake Michigan. It wraps around the side around to the back. the view of the lake and Sleeping Bear Dunes is beautiful. The resort also has a gym, outdoor pool and hot tub. Blu, a restaurant I highly recommend, is attached. There is also free wifi (they provide a password). The staff was also amazing, expect to be treated like an honored guest. They take care if anything you might need, even marsh mellows. The only slightly negative thing is that Lebear is a bit off on its own in Glen Arbor. The wineries are about a half hour away which was reasonable. Glen Arbor is small but charming. There are several shops, a couple bars (try Art's Tavern) and a grocery store. The resort is a very short walk from the town.

This review is really more of a 4.5. Absolutely beautiful location and accommodations; very…read morefamily-friendly, great amenities. There are all sorts of tiny details that make Lebear a special place, such as cucumber-ice water by the pool, cookies in the kitchen, and free and easy kayak use on site. The location is excellent. We have stayed at the Homestead in years past, but the Lebear location really sets it apart as it is a quick walk to the grocery stores, restaurants and shops in Glen Arbor. My only complaint is a minor one, and it's just that the bedroom situation is a little funky. In all three of the units I saw, the master bedroom was perfect, but the two smaller guest rooms left much to be desired. One of the bedrooms has a nice queen bed and bunk beds and the other has a double or queen-sized trundle bed. I would think to put the trundle bed in the room with the bunk beds (making it more of a "kids" room) and leave the nice queen-sized bed in its own room. Also, the hallway lighting outside of the two smaller guest rooms was extremely bright at night and made it very difficult to sleep.

We love Stone waters Inn so much! Each room is beautifully decorated in a different theme and is…read moresmall enough to make you feel cozy and quaint in a picturesque little town. Rooms are clean and well appointed the view on the water cannot be beat! We are also huge fans of the complementary pool offered in the lobby. We enjoy our visit year after here. Thank you so much!

Lovely little Inn. The location is beautiful. A babbling stream in the back and a cute little town…read moreout front. Great staff. Comfy beds. Nice and clean

We spent an awesome wknd away at the NorthPort Inn. The rooms are beautifully appointed with great…read morecolours and bay views. The proprietors are proud to show you this amazing property they have renovated. We enjoyed breakfast which included gourmet cheeses and jams, homemade granola, even homemade scones! The town is lively offering great eateries and entertainment. Our evening included live jazz music and wine in the LēLu Cafe on the entry floor. If you take a little time away, consider this Inn with all its uniqueness and you will love it as much as we did!!

I really wanted to like this hotel. The room itself was very nice, and we specifically chose this…read moreproperty because it presented itself as a boutique hotel experience. Unfortunately, what happened during our stay--and the way it was handled afterward--completely changed my opinion. Our room had a significant fruit fly problem. This wasn't one or two flies that we happened to notice. They were throughout the room, landing around our belongings and water bottles, and when we woke up in the morning there were so many that they were around our faces. I took pictures because I couldn't believe the number of them in a hotel room. We had been traveling through Michigan for the week and stayed at multiple other properties without experiencing anything remotely similar. We also travel to Northern Michigan regularly, so when management explained that there is a short period each year when fruit flies can be particularly prevalent in the area, I understood the explanation--but it didn't explain why this was the only hotel room where we encountered them at this level. I brought the issue to management's attention and gave the hotel an opportunity to make it right. I was initially offered a 15% refund. I explained why I didn't believe that was an appropriate resolution, and management took my concerns back to the owners for further review. I was ultimately told that the owners had decided the 15% refund would remain their final resolution and that nothing additional would be offered. I declined the 15%. I've worked in hospitality for 25 years, and what disappoints me most isn't simply that the room had a problem. Problems happen in hotels, restaurants, and every other hospitality business. What defines a hospitality organization is how it responds when something goes wrong. For a property positioning itself as a boutique hotel, I expected considerably more care in both the condition of the room and the response afterward. Being awakened with fruit flies around us is not an experience I consider acceptable, regardless of the season. I'll include my photos with this review so people can see what we experienced and make their own judgment. I don't enjoy leaving reviews like this, and I gave the property an opportunity to address the situation privately before posting publicly. Unfortunately, after the owners determined that 15% was their final resolution, I felt it was important to share an honest account of our experience. The room had a lot of potential. The hospitality surrounding the problem did not.

Clean and has everything you need. Shampoo & conditioner in push button container in shower…read morecomfortable beds. Cable TV, Wi-Fi (though I didn't use it. Coffee maker and coffee. Microwave, cold refrigerator. Great location near Kelly Beach, 2 restaurants, Party/Liquor store w/gas station. Located near I-75 and US-127. Also S. Higgins State Park, which is awesome. At least 6 boat ramps, beach, playground, concession bldg. one of the clearest, most beautiful lakes you'll ever see. Only thing I can complain about is bath faucet is very hard to turn on.

This motel is very clean & cute. The bed was very comfortable. Plenty of pillows and towels were…read moresupplied. Bedding was soft, clean, & very cozy. There was an alarm clock that had multiple different charging cables in it. Very clean bathroom and the wood floors were nice versus carpet. 10/10 I would stay here again. My only complaints are very minimal... (I hope my complainants don't discourage people from staying here. It's a GREAT little motel. We were just passing through but I wish we could have stayed longer) The heat is set at 68° and then you can turn on the baseboard heaters if you're cold. My husband and I like it chilly at night so 68° felt very warm. Luckily they had a box fan in the corner so that was very helpful. My other complaint is the soap and shampoo and condition felt cheap and didn't smell very goos. I wish a motel as cute as this one would upgrade to a nicer recognizable brand.