Actual stays: 1-2 nights from 1990s - 2007, on summer trips to Mackinac Island.
I haven't been in a couple years, but this was always our most relaxing night of a pretty active trip. The motel is built into the hill on the lakeshore. It's three floors. The parking lot wraps around to the back side. There is a small playground with maybe a bbq grill.
The motel is waterfront and the view is nice. This part of Lake Huron has rocks. If there is a sandy beach, someone put it there. The kids will want to swim in the pool. The pool and hot tub were always nice in our experience. We always stayed on the third floor, no frills, nice view. Breakfast was never much. Token donuts/coffee.
You MUST try Java Joes a couple blocks towards town. Seriously. Manly's smoked meats (Packers-green building on a curve) Driftwood restaurant and motel are also nice.
