FireHouse Inn

Location: Highly praised for proximity to downtown, restaurants , and ferries to Mackinac Island.

It's not the fanciest or most modern place you will find in the area. But, it's supporting local people and not a corporation. So we rented a cabin for two nights. It's like stepping back in time a bit. Older light fixtures, outlets and floors. But the air worked, the unit had a fan - which was perfect because I like white noise when I sleep - there was a flat screened TV with cable, microwave, refrigerator, comfy beds and sheets and comforters nicer than some hotels we've stayed at. There is a covered area in the back of the property with grills and picnic table (although we recommend going down to B.C. Pizza for outdoor eating and delicious pizza!). The price was exceptional for the little cabins. Ours had three full beds, so it slept 6 - and was a fraction of the cost of local hotels. Let's be honest, how long are you in your hotel when vacationing?! Why pay more? And again, support local! Lastly, Austin at the front desk was very accommodating. After a long day on the island he made a late check in super simple.