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Weathervane Terrace Inn & Suites – Charlevoix

The Weathervane Terrace Inn & Suites has many features, including…

Luxury Accommodations
The Rooms ~ Luxurious rest is a promise held by the Weathervane, ensured by oversized rooms – standard, patio and suites. All rooms are furnished with a small refrigerator, microwave, VCR, hair dryer/nightlight, irons & ironing boards, and HBO. Many rooms have private balconies. The Lake Michigan Wing features rooms with 2 person jacuzzi tubs and wet bars, or 1 bedroom suites with a fireplace & kitchenette.

The Pool & Hot Tub Spa
The heated, outdoor pool invites guests to relax and enjoy the Charlevoix air and sun. The busy harbor and channel provide visual entertainment. The hot tub spa is located in the Lake Michigan Wing offering guests a warm respite from the day’s activities. Enjoy your Michigan vacation getaway in style.

The Breakfast
Each morning from 6:00 am to 11:00 am, Weathervane guests enjoy a free and bountiful continental breakfast by the pool. Newspapers, coffee and harbor views are included, of course!

Conference Room
Our Lake Michigan Conference Room comfortably seats 25-30 people. Catering services, fax, phone lines and copy machines, plus 24-hour message services are available.

The View ~ Balcony views of Lake Michigan and a timeless Earl Young stone fireplace to warm you, are both part of the unique experience at the Weathervane.

Wireless High-Speed Internet in rooms!
New! Wireless High-Speed Internet in all rooms and lobby for your convenience!

Weathervane Terrace Inn & Suites
111 Pine River Lane
Charlevoix, Michigan 49720
31.547.9955 or 800.552.0025

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Stafford’s Bay View Inn – Petoskey

Our flagship property, Stafford’s Bay View Inn, offers guests the grace and romance of a bygone era, set against the exquisite views of Little Traverse Bay. This charming country Inn was built in 1886 and has enchanted visitors for over 125 years.

Some of northern Michigan’s finest dining can be experienced in the Roselawn Dining Room. Cool relaxing evenings on the Reed Avenue Porch make for unforgettable memories.

For over 50 years, Stafford Smith and his family have owned, operated and lovingly restored this grand Victorian country Inn on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay. It is a place to pause, reflect and unwind.

We invite you to experience the charm and hospitality of this unique country Inn and the unparalleled service that only Stafford’s can provide.

Stafford’s Bay View Inn
2011 Woodland Avenue
Petoskey, Michigan 49770

Reservations – 800-258-1886
Main Phone – 231-347-2771

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Sunny Woods Resort – Benzie County

Located on the Platte River, Sunny Woods offers a variety of lodging accommodations ranging from clean, comfortable motel rooms to cabins, and campsites. Every motel rooms has a small refrigerator, microwave oven, in-room coffee, phone, cable television and air conditioning. Rooms are available with either a single, queen-size bed or two, full-size beds. The heated, full-size swimming pool and kids play areas are located on the resort and available for all the motel room guests. The onsite convenience store is open evenings if you desire a quick snack before relaxing for the night.

Sunny Woods Resort / Motel & Campground
14065 Honor Hwy (US-31)
Beulah, Michigan 49617
231-325-3952 or 1-800-347-9728

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Elk Rapids Beach Resort

Come Get Away At The Elk Rapids Beach Resort! All units offer; (1) Bedroom with a Queen bed and (1) double sofa sleeper; Living room with (1) Queen sofa sleeper; Full size kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, oven, pots, pans, dishes, silverware and glassware; (1) full bath with 2-person Jacuzzi whirlpool tub, vanity, toilet and shower stall. All units have wonderful Bay views, use of the beautiful sandy beach and for the summer season, use of the outdoor heated pool! These Units Sleep Up To (4 Adults and 2 Children) Whether you enjoy a warm refreshing beach; a cool breezy morning; a crimson countryside; or snow-covered trees and trails… We’ve got a Seasonal Relaxation Package you’ll love!

Elk Rapids Beach Resort
8975 N. Bayshore Road
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
800-748-0049

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Chimney Corners Resort – Crystal Lake

Chimney Corners ResortBring family and friends to enjoy simple pleasures in our Crystal Lake Cottages or Apartments. Or spend a night in our B&B Lodge. Located on the shores and bluffs of Crystal Lake, with 1,000 feet of sandy beach, acres of wooded hills, playground areas and a tennis and basketball court. All have fireplaces and beautiful views.

Join us for our Wednesday night BBQ throughout the summer season, featuring our famous slow-smoked ribs, in addition to burgers, dogs, brats, chicken and fresh salads and pastas. Also visit Rock’s Landing, an independently owned restaurant on the shores of Crystal Lake for laid-back lunches and casual upscale dinners. Call for more information or reservations. Also, host your family reunion, retreat, or wedding at Chimney Corners – A Family Tradition since 1935.

Chimney Corners Resort
1602 Crystal Drive (M-22)
Frankfort, MI 49635
231-352-7522

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Bay Port Lodging – Frankfort

“Where Up North Ambiance Meets Down Home Charm”

Located in scenic Frankfort, this charming boutique motel offers cottage style rooms, double suites, and a cottage, as well as on-site parking for boats and trailers. (During the summer, the cottage is a weekly rental only.)

Accommodations at Bay Port Lodging range from charming cottage rooms to double suites, and our Cottage that sleeps 4. The highest standards of cleanliness are maintained in each uniquely decorated room. On the grounds you will find flower boxes overflowing with a visual array of colors, picnic tables, hammocks and outdoor seating areas. All rooms are non-smoking with outdoor smoking areas available. Free WI-FI on site. (Sorry, we cannot accommodate any pets.)

AMENITIES

All rooms have private bathrooms, compact refrigerators, coffee service, radio alarm clocks, books, air conditioning, 73 channels of color cable TV with remotes; WI-FI; microwaves are available for $10 fee. Also on site is a large chest freezer.

THE COTTAGE

The Cottage is 440 square feet, includes bedroom with two double beds, living room, full kitchen, large bathroom, air conditioning, DVD player, cable TV, and WI-FI. Sleeps 4

We are a few steps from historic Betsie Bay, 4 blocks from downtown shopping and restaurants, and just 8 blocks from Lake Michigan’s magnificent sandy beach. We’re at the gateway to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore which was voted the Most Beautiful Place in America by Good Morning America viewers in August 2011. Recreational possibilities abound.

Your hosts, LuAnn and Mike, look forward to making your stay in Northern Michigan as enjoyable and memorable as possible. Let us help you experience unmatched scenery and adventure. Frankfort is the undiscovered jewel of Lake Michigan beachtowns.

Bay Port Lodging
905 Forest Avenue
Frankfort, MI 49635
231-399-0156

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Edgewater Inn – Charlevoix

Charlevoix Michigan’s only waterfront condominium hotel!

The Edgewater Inn offers nightly lodging in our one or two bedroom/two bath rooms in beautiful downtown Charlevoix.

Nestled on the north shore of Round Lake harbor and the Pine River channel near the bridge, the Edgewater Inn is just a short walk from Charlevoix’s finest dining, beaches, shopping and taverns.

The hotel is just a short drive from the areas top rated golf courses and ski resorts.
Sit on your patio or balcony, relax & enjoy a beautiful view of the water from your very own condo!

With 60 unique rooms, numerous amenities and a friendly staff, the Edgewater Inn offers business or leisure travelers an enjoyable place to stay in the heart of beautiful downtown Charlevoix.

100% Smoke Free Facility.
Free High Speed Wireless Available.
We are not a pet friendly property.
Free Parking

Gift Certificates Available!

Edgewater Inn
100 Michigan Avenue
Charlevoix MI 49720
231.547.6044 or Toll Free 800.748.0424

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The Cedars Motel – Ironwood

The Cedars Motel - IronwoodThe Cedars Motel is a hidden gem where you and your family can come and enjoy the sights, hiking trails, and overall beauty of Ironwood’s surrounding nature.

Whether you’re interested in scenic walks or skiing, our friendly staff is here to help you find the perfect activity. At the end of a long day exploring, one of our comfortable, oversized rooms will be just the place to kick back and relax.

The Cedars Motel offers spacious rooms with plenty of parking.

Your Snowmobile Vacation Headquarters

We are on the Wisconsin / Michigan border and on Trail 2.

A second access trail is being developed thru our 5 acre cedar grove to warm up your sled before you hit the main trails and a motel rental snowmobile for those who want to get started in this fun filled winter sport.

We have a 21 plus cleanest and most cozy rooms in the area plus a Northwoods 3 Bedroom Deluxe Suite.

Look us up on Facebook and call our experienced staff and book today!

The Cedars Motel
777 W Cloverland Dr
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-932-4376

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Crystal Vacation Rentals – Benzie County

Crystal Rentals rents privately owned “vacation” homes throughout Northwest Michigan. Our rental properties are located in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Manistee Counties and include over 70 of the nicest seasonal and year round homes in the region. Choose Lake Front, Lake Access, or River Frontage on a variety of lakes and rivers in the area, including Crystal Lake, Lake Michigan, Big or Little Platte Lakes, Herring Lakes, the Betsie and Platte Rivers; all located in Benzie County. We also have rental properties on other lakes in the region, including Long Lake, Bass Lake, and Silver Lake in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties. If you are looking for something closer to town, we have homes in Frankfort, Beulah, Benzonia, Honor and several near Interlochen, Traverse City, and Lake Leelanau. Many of our properties are available year round and are close to Crystal Mountain . . . for the skiers . . . or area casinos if you are interested in some indoor fun.

Crystal Vacation Rentals
11780 Chippewa Highway
Bear Lake, MI 49614
231-864-4020
vacation@crystal-rentals.com

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Sleeping Bear Resort – Benzie Area

Sleeping Bear Resort has clean, modern lakefront cottages with fully equipped kitchens and living rooms for your northern michigan stay. The sleeping bear resort offers log cabins that range from large lodges to cozy cabins. choose from: *6 Bedroom ” bears den “, cabin 5 bedroom lodge, & 2 bedroom cabins. We welcome children! there is a complete play area and a water trampoline where kids can have a great time, and grown ups can relax nearby! all this, and more, at rates that are more than affordable.

We are a short distance from the sleeping bear dunes, golfing, Traverse City and many other attractions!

Sleeping Bear Resort
7670 N. Reynolds Rd.
Lake Ann, MI 49650
231-642-7000

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Pine Cone Accommodations – Gaylord Area

The Gaylord Area boasts countless recreational opportunities, be it golf, skiing, hiking, fly fishing, canoeing, or snowmobiling. When you visit our beautiful north country, why not treat yourself to the comfort and relaxation of one of our vacation rental properties. Pine Cone Accommodations will take care of your exact needs, no matter what size your group. We Start Your Vacation Before You Do!

Pine Cone Accommodations
693 Charles Brink Road
Gaylord, MI 49734
1-866-731-1887
rentals@pineconevacations.com

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Best Western Alpine Lodge – Gaylord Area

The Best Western Alpine Lodge is within minutes of all the best Northern Michigan has to offer: sprawling forests teeming with wildlife, challenging slopes for the avid skier, and a multitude of clear lakes and streams for swimming, boating or fishing. The 24 beautifully sculpted courses in the area invite both beginning and seasoned golfers to their fairways, and the staff at the Best Western Alpine Lodge is poised to create a personalized golf package with your budget and style in mind. Hotel amenities include an atrium with swimming pool, sauna and whirlpool, full-service restaurant and lounge, game areas and lounge areas, and a smiling staff standing ready to welcome you with hometown hospitality.

Best Western Alpine Lodge
833 W Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
800-684-2233

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The Waters Inn – Gaylord Area

Just off I-75 at Exit 270 on Old US-27, the Waters Inn is The Peaceful Alternative, with access to everything the Gaylord area has to offer, without the traffic, noise and neon. On the snowmobile trail, and a nine iron from dozens of lakes and golf courses.Ten Exclusive Themed Rooms, with in room phones, refrigerators, coffee, microwaves, over 70 channels of cable TV, air conditioning. and Boingo High Speed Internet. Non-smoking and smoking rooms available. Near lakes and golf courses and snowmobile trails, large parking area, store, restaurant and tavern within walking distance.

The Waters Inn
10565 Old 27 South
Waters, MI 49797
800-557-2425

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Alpine Country Inn – Gaylord Area

Alpine Country Inn (formerly Ray’s Retreat Country Inn) is the perfect spot for your northern Michigan vacation. Located on Old 27 South just a few miles south of Gaylord, MI you are at the center of numerous recreational and vacation destinations.

The 17-unit motel has clean rooms with in-room refrigerators, coffee, microwaves, cable TV and air conditioning. Non-smoking and smoking rooms available. A hot breakfast featuring Pancakes and Sausage, Biscuits and Gravy is served on the weekends, with a large breakfast buffet bar during the week. The large dining room and kitchen area make it a great meeting place for groups, families, and reunions. The backyard patio area is a quiet secluded spot nestled in the tall oaks. Picnic tables, patio tables, fire pit, horseshoe pit, volleyball and shuffleboard are all available for your enjoyment.

Park and ride your snowmobile directly from the trail to your door. Ample parking available for snowmobile and boat trailers. Garage area available if needed for working on snowmobiles.

Alpine Country Inn
9311 Old 27 South
Gaylord, MI 49735
989-732-4914

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Hampton Inn – Gaylord Area

I-75 Exit 282 south on Dickerson Rd. – brand new accommodations in Gaylord – 83 rooms – whirlpool rooms – meeting facility – complimentary continental buffet – indoor pool / whirlpool – exercise/game room – guest laundry – in room movies, coffee maker & blow dryer – access to snowmobile trails – customized golf and winter packages available

Hampton Inn – Gaylord
230 Dickerson Road
Gaylord, MI 49735
888-731-4500

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Marsh Ridge Resort – Gaylord Area

We offer deluxe jacuzzi accommodations, as well as intimate townhouses rentals. No matter what your need, we have the perfect fit for you. Whether you’re planning a package for two, or one hundred and two, we invite you to see what makes Marsh Ridge one of Northern Michigan’s favorite destinations.

Marsh Ridge Resort
4815 Old 27 South
Gaylord, MI 49735
1-800-743-PLAY (7529)
lodging@marshridge.com

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Timberly Motel – Gaylord Area

Make Timberly Motel your home away from home. Our 30 clean comfortable rooms offer King & queen size beds * Color Cable TV with HBO * Full bathrooms with tub showers * Air conditioning * Individually controlled electric heat * Direct dial phones * Fax service available * Private outside entrances * Smoking and non-smoking rooms * Free continental breakfast * Guest rooms, suites & (2) two bedroom units . We are also AAA approved. Snowmobilers can ride directly to the trails from the Timberly Motel.

Timberly Motel
881 S. Otsego Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
(888) 321-2606

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Beaver Creek Resort – Gaylord Area

Beaver Creek Resort opened in 1986 and is one of the highest rated outdoor resorts. Vacationing families enjoy its wooded seclusion, natural terrain and abundance of amenities. Our modern log cabins can facilitate parties of two to ten people; and there is never a dull moment with a 200 foot waterslide, adventure golf course, heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, tennis court, clubhouse, adult lounge and workout center. We offer fully furnished log cabins; large wooded RV sites as well as modern paved sites with full hook-ups. Nestled just three miles south of Gaylord, the resort is a perennial favorite for those seeking the beauty and tranquility of nature.

Beaver Creek Resort
5004 W. Otsego Lake Dr.
Gaylord, MI 49735
877-295-333

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The Chalet on Lake Louise – Gaylord Area

This beautiful three bedroom, one-and-a-half bath chalet overlooks Lake Louise in Johannesburg, Michigan with 70 feet of its own private beach frontage. Enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, or just relaxing during the summer months. We have the ability to accomodate up to ten people comfortably. And with thousands of acres of State Land and easy access to snowmobile trails nearby, this chalet makes a great hunting or snowmobiling camp as well.

The Chalet on Lake Louise
Waterfront Vacation Rental
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(586) 557-1064
chaletonthelake@gmail.com

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