(906) 786-6300 223 Ludington St., Escanaba, MI 49829 www.houseofludington.com The House of Ludington is a landmark that’s been a part of Escanaba’s landscape for well over a century. This historic inn has hosted royalty, celebrities and dignitaries dating way back to the middle 1800s. Suzelle Eisenberger and her husband Ed now own the inn and are lovingly (and single handedly) …
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
(800) 236-1577 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd., Acme, MI 49610 www.GrandTraverseResort.com When we got to town, we dropped anchor at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Why? Because you know what they say, when you’re in a nice place, it’s nice to stay at a place that’s nice. And, this place is nice! The resort has more than nine hundred …
Cottage Inn, The
(906) 847-4000 7267 Market St., Mackinac Island, MI 49757 www.cottageinnofmackinac.com Now, if you’re looking to come up and experience a real Mackinac Island Winter, remember, not all hotels and bed and breakfasts are open, so do your research. We stayed at The Cottage Inn. It’s right in town, and Innkeeper Rich Lind will make sure you stay warm, fed… and …
Doherty Hotel
(989) 386-3441 604 McEwan, Clare, MI 48617 www.dohertyhotel.com Speaking of visiting, when you do, check out the historic Doherty Hotel. It’s been the cornerstone of Clare since 1924 and it’s right smack dab in the middle of town. A J Doherty’s grandfather built this great hotel in hopes they would come, and thanks to Michigan Highways 27 and 10, they …
Heather House, The
(810) 765-3175 409 N. Main St. (M-29), Marine City, MI 48039 www.theheatherhouse.com Next we went to an incredible bed and breakfast called The Heather House, and it’s a must see to believe. I’ve stayed at a lot of bed and breakfasts in my life, but this one takes both the cake and the ice cream. Heather Bokram and her husband …
Sea Suites
(269) 426-0381 P.O. Box 1020, Saugatuck MI 49453 www.seasuites.com With all the things to see and do, you’re definitely going to want to spend a couple days there, and if you’re looking for a place to stay, we found a pretty unique one. Sea Suites is an actual floating “boat and breakfast” docked right there in the harbor, and it’s …
Riverside Inn and Restaurant
(231) 256-9971 302 E. River St., Leland, MI 49654 www.theriverside-inn.com It’s a 110-year-old inn and gourmet restaurant that’s located right on the Leland River, just a block west of town. People say it’s one of the most romantic places you can visit in Michigan. After seeing it, I agree. Owner and innkeeper Kate Vilter made us feel right at home. …
Old Mission Inn, The
(231) 223-7770 18599 Mission Rd., Traverse City, MI 49686 www.oldmissioninn.com The Old Mission Inn was built in 1869, and their motto is, “Come as strangers, leave as friends.” Angie Jensen and her husband Bruce own and operate the inn, and they’ve gone to great lengths to preserve the inn’s incredible history. The grounds are breathtaking and the inside of the …
Kalamazoo House Bed & Breakfast
(866) 310-0880 447 W. South St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007 www.thekalamazoohouse.com If you like staying right in town, but you don’t like giving up all the comforts of home, do what the UTR crew does: just drop your bags off at the Kalamazoo House Bed & Breakfast. It’s a fully restored Victorian home, built in 1878, that has incredible hospitality, and …
Lakeside Inn, The
(269) 469-0600 15251 Lakeshore Rd., Lakeside, MI 49116 www.lakesideinns.com The Lakeside Inn was an incredible find. It’s a beautiful, rustic inn that’s been there since the 1880s, and it’s an absolute landmark in this area. The interior is classic hunting lodge, with great spaces to catch up on your reading or just take a nap. You can even rock your …