Archive for the ‘Lodging Guides’ Category
Friday, January 1st, 2010
 At The Homestead, you’ll find neighborhoods — lakefront, riverfront, river and lakefront, lake view and forest view — separated by nature. Within those neighborhoods, you’ll find many choices for accommodations, all of which are ranked with quality standards — Grand, Classic or Simple. Privately owned resort condominiums and homes are available at all quality levels; Grand, Classic or Simple. Whatever you choose, you will enjoy complete access to all of the resort’s amenities, restaurants and services.
Contact information:
1 Wood Ridge Road, Glen Arbor … (231) 334-5100 … www.thehomesteadresort.com/accommodations.php
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 Read this excerpt from Pat Stinson’s story, “Fairy-tale Weddings, Magical Settings at The Homestead” which appeared in the Glen Arbor Sun in July 2008:
It’s been 17 years since I lived on Lake Street in Glen Arbor and cross-country skied to work at The Homestead. Since then, my career path has meandered almost as much as the Crystal River. And, though I moved just 25 driving minutes southeast of the resort, seven years have passed since I’ve visited The Homestead’s property to listen to musician friends perform at the former Whiskers pub (now Beppi’s).
So, you could say I was unprepared for what greeted me when I recently returned to tour the resort grounds. More than 70 upgrades have enhanced the property and doubled the staff size since I skated across a Village pond on my lunch hour in the early ‘90s.
Tags: Crystal River, Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor Michigan, Lake Michigan, The Homestead resort
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Friday, January 1st, 2010
Contact information:
6546 S State Street, Glen Arbor … (231) 334-6100 … www.lvrrentals.com
 Let our exceptional staff make your vacation a memory to treasure! With more than 130 Great Places to Stay, Leelanau Vacation Rentals offers top quality vacation properties. Whether you are looking for a Homestead condominium or a home or cottage on Lake Michigan, Glen Lake or one of Leelanau Peninsula’s other beautiful inland lakes, we are confident that you will find our properties second to none.
Example listing
 Beach Walk # 9/10, $565,000: Whole Ownership – Enjoy a sunset like no other from this mid-level two bedroom/two bath beachfront condominium located at the Homestead Resort. Rebuilt new from the ground up in 1996. Features include forced air heat, sprinkler system, Pella doors and windows, wood burning fireplace, office nook, community grill and storage shed.
Tags: Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor Michigan, Leelanau real estate guide, Leelanau Vacation Rentals, LVR Realty
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Friday, January 1st, 2010
Contact information:
6680 Western Ave, Glen Arbor … (231) 334-4333 … www.sylvaninn.com
 Nestled in the tall pines at the edge of Glen Arbor and the Leelanau Peninsula this charming, historic, turn of century Inn awaits you. You’ll find us on a quiet corner, just steps to the beach, galleries, restaurants and boutique shops in town. Surrounded by the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park and 38 miles of spectacular beach, the Inn is located within an easy drive to the peninsula’s award-winning wineries, golf courses and fine dining.
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Read this excerpt from “The History of the Sylvan Inn”, which the Glen Arbor Sun published in June 2003.
“On the wall of the Sylvan Inn hangs a stamped government document scripted in the florid calligraphy of the nineteenth century. It has the authoritative, definitive, official look of an unalterable truth, and it indicates that William Walker has made full payment and hereby records the Deed of Purchase and assumes Title to 72 acres of property in Glen Arbor on November 1, 1890. Another document, filed with the State of Michigan registering the Sylvan Inn as an official state historical site, recorded on August 6, 1975, identifies the construction date as “circa 1885.” So the building was built and then the land was William Walker’s. What has happened since, who lived there, and when they came and went (not to mention why) is a richer story to tell.”
Tags: Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor Michigan, Leelanau lodging guide, Sylvan Inn
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Friday, January 1st, 2010
Contact information:
7097 South Dunn’s Farm Road, Maple City … (231) 334-7499 … www.foothillsofglenlake.com
The Foothills is year-round motel and cafe on the east side of Big Glen Lake with eight clean and comfortable rooms. The Foothills Cafe, voted best breakfast in Leelanau County, serves breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily. Nestled in a quiet country setting only minutes from Glen Arbor and the Sleeping Bear Dunes, and public beaches on Lake Michigan and Big Glen Lake are just minutes away. Come visit this family-owned gem for old fashioned service and smiles.
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Here’s a map with directions between Glen Arbor and The Foothills:
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Please read this excerpt from Nadine Gilmer’s story, “Foothills Café: old traditions, new owners”, which ran in the Glen Arbor Sun in September 2010.
Last July a trio from downstate and Ohio — Paul Staber, Shari Bernstein, and Shirley Cheney — acquired The Foothills from previous owner Don Sielaff after they happened upon the café in whimsical fashion. The three were on vacation in Leelanau County and stopped to enjoy a hearty breakfast. Cheney ordered the pancakes, which, as fate would have it, tasted exactly like the pancakes her father used to make her. Sitting in the baby blue booths, among the Vanagon statues, Manitou Music Festival posters, and retro-red chairs, Cheney looked around, and said, “This feels like home.”
Needless to say, the three were charmed enough to stay. They were already thinking about buying a bed and breakfast, but they had planned to wait until this year so that Bernstein’s son could graduate high school. Instead, when Cheney’s husband passed away, and they saw the Foothills, everything fell into place. She already felt a special connection to the area — not to mention the pancakes. “Don made them like my dad,” she says, then points her thumb at Staber in the kitchen. “Now he does them just like my dad.”
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Friday, January 1st, 2010
Contact information:
6362 Western Ave., Glen Arbor … (231) 334-6920 … www.thymeinn.com
 Thyme Inn is a lovely American style farmhouse built sometime before 1880. Originally used as a farmers residence it was also a boarding house for lumber jacks when Leelanau County provided lumber to rebuild Chicago after the great fire in 1871. More recently It was the “Brotherton House Antique Shop” until Don and Carol Worsley, your Inkeepers, purchased it in 1997. After many years of restoration it is now a Bed and Breakfast and a Cooking School. At the Thyme Inn you’ll find a relaxed, elegant setting where we help you spend your precious vacation days in the most fulfilling ways. Upon check in, you may want to sip an aperitif in the garden while we schedule your massage, make dinner reservations or help plan a winery tour or other activities.
Thyme Inn (A) and Thyme Out (B), the inn’s sister cafe/shop:
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Tags: Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor Michigan, Leelanau lodging guide, Thyme Inn
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Friday, January 1st, 2010
Contact information:
1 Wood Ridge Road … (231) 334-5000 … www.thehomesteadresort.com
 Along a great inland sea within the confines of a spectacular national lakeshore lies The Homestead. It’s on the shore of Lake Michigan’s Manitou Passage across the bay from Sleeping Bear Dunes, the largest moving dunes in the world. When you visit, you’ll discover beaches on which you can walk for hours without interruption. They will make your day soothing in spring and summer, invigorating come fall and winter, your evening remarkably romantic year-round.
And, there’s understated luxury at the resort. You’ll find it at the recreational facilities, spa, health and fitness facility, shops and restaurants and in the accommodations. The exceptional natural setting makes this the resort for romantic getaways, family vacations, family reunions, weddings, meetings and vacation and retirement homes.
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Here’s a map with directions between Glen Arbor and The Homestead:
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Tags: Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor Michigan, Leelanau lodging guide, The Homestead
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Friday, January 1st, 2010
 Enjoy the modern era of camping within the beautiful surrounds of the Sleeping Bear Dunes and the shores of Lake Michigan and Glen Lake. Indigo Bluffs RV Resort offers spacious sites for all classes of both motorized and towable RV’s including full-hook-up, pull-thru and our exclusive Motorcoach section. We also offer cabins for those looking to enjoy the unique experience and camaraderie of the outdoor lifestyle. All of our accommodations are available for rental: nightly, weekly, monthly or seasonal. Ownership opportunities also exist for our Motorcoach sites. Whatever the time you wish to spend, we can create a package for you, your RV, your boat, etc. Come see how easy it can be to spend your summer vacation time with us at Indigo.
Contact information:
6760 W. Empire Hwy. (M-72), Empire … (231) 326-5050 … www.IndigoBluffs.com/VisitUs
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Read this excerpt from Pat Stinson’s story, “Big rigs bring boomers to Empire” which ran in the Glen Arbor Sun in September 2009:
 What was once a potato field will soon be seen through new eyes as vacationers and retirees gather for the first of three rallies — to be held Sept. 18-20, 25-27 and Oct. 9-11 — at Indigo Bluffs, northern Michigan’s newest RV luxury resort. Indigo Bluffs is located on and west of the old Sleepy Bear Campground on M-72, east of Empire. “This is not just your RV site in a KOA or other campground,” said Allan Reed, director of sales for Indigo Bluffs. That’s because Class A motor coaches are not just your average recreational vehicle. At 30-50 ft. long, they are big enough to accommodate a full kitchen, laundry and private bedrooms, and many also include slide-out patios and decks. They are luxury homes on wheels, with price tags that can reach $2 million.
Tags: Empire Michigan, Indigo Bluffs, RV park, RV resort, Sleeping Bear Dunes
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Friday, January 1st, 2010
6548 Western Avenue … (231) 334-6789 … www.glenarborbnb.com
 As featured in Midwest Living, the Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast and Cottages await you. Enjoy a beautifully appointed room, suite or cottage, exceptional hospitality, gourmet breakfasts, and wonderful amenities. We’re in the heart of the village, surrounded by the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and steps from Lake Michigan’s sugar sand beaches. Gorgeous lakes, towering sand dunes and stunning views are everywhere. Try all that is nearby: hiking, biking, golf, swimming, antiquing, wineries, canoeing, fishing, boutique shopping, galleries and much more. Luxurious furnishings in every room, air-conditioning throughout, and special touches assure your comfort. A stay at the Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast and Cottages is sure to make your days on the Leelanau Peninsula unforgettable.
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Tags: Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast, Leelanau lodging guide
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Friday, January 1st, 2010
 At Duneswood we offer peaceful, relaxing, affordable vacations for womyn! There are lots of new and exciting things happening here this year. First there is a new manager, Debbie Rettke. Second, we have some special weeks planned (check out our events calendar). Third, we have new community toys; bikes and kayaks! Finally, we are renovating the buildings and will have some new accommodations to offer … be sure to check back as the weather turns to watch it happen on our construction cam.
Contact information:
7194 S Dune Highway, Empire … (231) 668-6789 … www.duneswood.org
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Please read this excerpt from Josephine Arrowood’s story, “Rejuvenated Duneswood Resort celebrates diversity and inclusion” which ran in the Glen Arbor Sun in June 2011:
Light paint colors on the old motel’s exterior, trim and porch posts pop against the glossy greens of its woodland setting. What had formerly been concrete block units with drywall are now sheathed in soothing tongue-and-groove pine paneling, while earth-toned tile replaces vintage carpet in bathrooms and the original hardwood floors gleam in the main rooms. Low-flow toilets and showerheads conserve water, plump new mattresses beckon, and the long front porches of each wing of the resort invite both camaraderie and contemplation. A central, lodge-like “community room” includes a full kitchen where guests can either cook their own meals or pay $5 for a continental breakfast, and gather around comfortable sofas and chairs to lounge, read, surf the ‘net, or play board games.
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