Northeastern Michigan Adventure Vacations

Hot tub too hot

This is one of the most beautiful hotels I've ever stayed at, with incredible views of the Mackinac Bridge and the Straits. And somehow, the staff tops the hotel. This staff, most notably Hallie, went out of their way to make our visit for our 30th anniversary special, including having a special cheesecake made by the head chef at the Straits Restaurant for the occasion. Just top notch! In addition, the grounds are gorgeous, restaurants are so good (loved the wood-fire pizza at the Backyard!), and the setting just will never be topped. I've stayed at many elite hotels across the world, but this visit was the best one I've ever had. Could not recommend more.

While the rooms are somewhat minimalist updated, the hallways are not at all. Outstanding on-site dining. Price value of the room is substantially deficient. In purchasing this booking I concluded an elevated price of $902.00 for each of our 4 nights would provide an exceptional room and overall lodging experience. The property fell short on the lodging side. But the restaurant is wonderful. As a guideline to you, I offer the following. The fair all (taxes, all fees) in price for lodging is around $300.00 +/- 15% per night at this property. Anything you pay beyond this is just profit harvesting. And has zero value associated with any higher room rate so adjust your expectations accordingly. My spouse shared his concerns with the GM, and he sent a bottle of champagne which was nice, but this does not correct over selling and under delivering lodging value.

We LOVE this location! This was our second time staying here, and I am sure we will be back again. The lodge setup is really nice, with outdoor spaces like the patio, fire pit, and space to play yard games or just sit and relax. The staff if friendly and helpful, and the morning breakfast is very good.