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Where To Stay:
Northern Michigan
| | | The Inn at Bay Harbor
On the Lake
Michigan shoreline, west of Petoskey, the Inn at Bay Harbor, A
Renaissance Golf Resort is a luxurious property now affiliated with
Marriott’s luxury division. The Victorian-style condominium hotel
borrows its elegant style from San Diego's Hotel Del Coronado. It has
152 units, two restaurants and a lovely spa. Guests may play any of
Boyne USA’s 153 holes in the area. Rates range from $129 to $1,300.
(800) GO-BOYNE
www.innatbayharbor.com | The Lodge at Cedar River
The Lodge at
Cedar River at Shanty Creek Resort features 84 elegant suites. Picture
windows on every floor of the four-story building giving clear views of
the18th green of the Cedar River course. The golf shop and Weiskopf’s
Grill are conveniently located in the lower level of the Lodge. Rates
range from $90 to $270.
(800) 678-4111
www.shantycreek.com | Garland Resort
Garland resort near
Lewiston is the only AAA Four-Diamond property in northern Michigan.
The impressive main lodge is the largest log lodge east of the
Mississippi River. Complementing the beautiful lodge is a collection of
charming cabins and golf villas. Four golf courses are just outside
your door.
(877) 4-GARLAND
www.garlandusa.com |
| Boyne Highlands
Variety is the key
here. The main lodge has the feel of an old English manor house and is
located across from the Heather golf course. On a slightly more
intimate scale, the Bartley House provides a traditional setting of
fieldstone and wood accents. Pleasantly secluded, the Bartley House is
the home of the Midwest's largest hot tub. There are also the Donald
Ross golf villas. Rates range from $67 to $244.
(800) GO-BOYNE
www.boyne.com | Homestead Resort
Located on the
Leelanau peninsula, The Homestead calls itself “America’s Freshwater
Resort.” It is located right on Lake Michigan, next to the Sleeping
Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The property has several lodges, as well
as condos and houses for rent. The Inn operates as a luxurious bed and
breakfast, while the Stony Brook Lodge is located right next to the Dave
Pelz Golf School. There is also is a clever nine-hole par-3 course on
the property. Just eight miles away is King’s Challenge, a lovely
design by Arnold Palmer. Rates range from $86 to $272.
(231) 334-5100
www.thehomesteadresort.com | Grand Traverse Resort
The largest
resort in northern Michigan, Grand Traverse boasts 238 hotel rooms,
another 186 rooms in its 17-story glass tower and 236 condominiums. It
has a beach club, shops, a large health club and a spa. It is home to
the Jim McLean Golf Academy and three golf courses. Rates begin at $139
per night.
(800) 236-1577
www.grandtraverseresort.com |
| Treetops Resort
The renovated lodge
features an expanded lobby with a fireplace and cozy furniture, a
gathering space with a large television and an area for children. There
are also a number of houses and condo available for rental. There are
two golf courses on the main site, and three others just a few miles
away at Treetops North where the Rick Smith Golf Academy is also
located. Rates for lodge rooms begin at $129.
(888) TREETOPS
www.treetops.com | | |
| Where To Stay:
Wisconsin
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| The American Club
The historic
American Club, in the village of Kohler, is the Midwest’s only AAA
Five-Diamond resort hotel. One fun thing is that all of the bathrooms
are furnished with the latest in Kohler fixtures. The hotel is part of
a much larger complex. There is great spa (Kohler is in the plumbing
business, remember) fitness center, several restaurants and, of course,
the famous Kohler golf courses. The Blackwolf Run complex is near the
hotel. Whistling Straits is about ten miles away.
Rates range from $147 to $790.
(800) 344-2838, ext. 700
www.destinationkohler.com | The Inn on Woodlake
The more
economical choice in the village of Kohler, The Inn on Woodlake
overlooks an 11-acre spring-fed lake with a private beach and putting
green. This 121-room hotel combines tasteful accommodations with a
relaxed atmosphere.
Rates range from $155-$327.
(800) 919-3600
www.destinationkohler.com | |
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