Northwoods Lodge is a unique log lodge in a peaceful setting in the beautiful resort area of Indian River, Michigan. With only 15 rooms, this award-winning lodge offers you the quaintness of a Bed & Breakfast with the privacy of a motel. All recently renovated rooms are "Northwoods" themed and include log furniture, wildlife art, and even a pine tree. Let us share with you our rustic, cozy warmth!
In 2015 all rooms were completely renovated with new paint, carpet, bedding, drapes, furniture, tongue and groove wood ceilings, curved shower rods and new tile floors in the bathrooms!
Room amenities include microwave, coffee maker and mini-refrigerator, flat screen TVs, free high-speed wireless internet, air conditioning, and hair dryer. Rollaway beds are available upon request.
An enhanced Continental Breakfast from 7-10 am is included on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) from May 25 - June 9, 2024, and daily during our peak season (June 15-September 30, 2024).
The breakfast features hot Belgian Waffles, coffee, orange juice, cereal, bagels, breads, doughnuts, and more!
We also offer a gorgeous honeymoon suite with in-room Jacuzzi and king log canopy bed, a kid-friendly room with log bunk beds, a handicap accessible room, and 2 pet-friendly rooms.
Daily housekeeping is included. All our rooms are non-smoking.
Our centrally located lobby has a fireplace, 2 leather couches, an "Up North" Gift Shop, ice, pop and snacks, with tables and chairs that are perfect for playing cards or checkers!
Our lodge is surrounded by a very large grassy yard, bonfire area with picnic tables, BBQ grill and a small pond and nature / hiking trail. There is ample room for trailer parking and boat docking is available just 1/2 mile away on the Indian River. The North-Central State Trail is directly across the street for snowmobiling, bicycling and walking.
We are in the HEART of Michigan’s beautiful North Country conveniently located in the center of Northern Lower Michigan. We’re nestled between Burt Lake and Mullett Lake, the 3rd and 4th largest lakes in the state! We’re also within 30 miles of all major attractions: Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Gaylord, local casinos, and ski resorts. We invite you to experience the opportunities for unlimited outdoor recreation and family fun! Come join us to have a true Northern Michigan adventure!
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Amenities
- 24-hour check-in
- Accessible Parking
- Air conditioning
- BBQ facilities
- Contactless check-in / check-out
- Designated smoking area
- Express check-in / check-out
- Exterior corridor
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fire extinguishers
- Fireplace, outdoor
- Guest accommodations disinfected between stays
- Guests can opt out of daily room cleaning
- Heating
- Honeymoon / bridal suite
- Internet
- Linens, towels, laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Local safety protocols followed
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private check-in / check-out
- Property has wheelchair access
- Raised toilet
- Smoke alarms
- Smoke-free property
- Toilet with grab rails
- Towels changed upon request
- Vending machine (drinks)
Check-in/Check-out Policies
This property has the following check-in and check-out times and policies:
Check-In:
3:00 PM
Check-Out:
11:00 AM
Property and Cancelation Policies :
Full Charge - Full Deposit - If canceled within 2 days of arrival
Partial Charge - 50% of Deposit - If canceled within 7 days of arrival
Terms and Conditions
Rates are based on 1-2 guests per room. Additional guests are $10 per person per night. Children 12 and under are free (maximum of 2 per room).
Rollaway beds are available for some rooms at a charge of $15 per night.
Sales tax of 6% will be added to the cost of the room. A service fee of 3.95% is added to all transactions.
The deposit of one night will be charged to your credit card immediately after we have confirmed your reservation. The hotel has the right to cancel your reservation if deposit is not received.
An email cancellation confirmation will be sent immediately after cancelling your booking.
The balance of your reservation will be charged to your credit card the morning of your arrival, unless you make prior arrangements for alternative payment.
If payment is denied, your reservation may be cancelled with no deposit refunded. Your reservation is guaranteed until the day of arrival. After that time, it will no longer be guaranteed. T
IMPORTANT ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN INFORMATION: Check-in at the Northwoods Lodge is now contactless and keyless. The day of your arrival, you will receive an email with your Room # and the entry code for your door. There are no keys or cards for entry. Your room is entered by using the 4-digit code and instructions provided in the email. This code is valid from 3 pm the day of check-in through 11 am the day of check-out.
During your stay, the room and furnishings should be treated with care and kept in order. Immediate notification to staff will be expected of any damages or breakages in the room. The guest is financially responsible for any damage. This includes losses caused by you or a third-party's negligent actions and behavior. A detailed review of the condition of the room and all furnishings will be made soon after check-out and before another guest occupies the room. The guest is responsible for any damages or breakages found that are over and above normal wear and tear and usage. In this case, a detailed statement of damage along with an invoice for the repair or replacement cost will be sent by email. Any costs will be deducted from the deposit immediately.
You can extend your stay (depending on availability) by notifying us as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate your new plans and this can include relocating you to a different room if necessary.
Check-out time is up to 11 am. Late check-out times may be requested although we may not always be able to accommodate changes. If linens/towels/pillows or other items are missing, your card will be charged a fee and replacement charge.
Cancellation policy:
If the guest cancels more than 7 days in advance, the total amount of the reservation will be refunded.
If the guest cancels between 3 and 7 days in advance, 50% of the deposit will be refunded.
If the guest cancels 2 days or less in advance, the deposit is non-refundable.
If the guest arrives and decides to leave early, the nights not spent 24 hours after the cancellation occurs are 50% refunded (with the exception of 2-3 night minimum stays).
In case of a “no-show”, the total price of the reservation will be charged and is non-refundable.
All cancellations are confirmed via email immediately after the reservation has been cancelled.
Northwoods Lodge is compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). We offer an accessible room. Please reserve this specific room when completing your reservation.
Non-Smoking Property. This applies to all smoking (tobacco, marijuana, etc.) and both traditional smoking methods and all electronic delivery systems, including vapes, vaporizers, vape pens, hookah pens, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or e-cigs), e-pipes, and any variations of the foregoing regardless of the product’s name. Any smoking in the rooms, strong lingering smoking odor in rooms, or cigarette butts, etc., will result in a $250 room cleaning fee. There is a designated smoking area at each end of the building by the stairs and ashtray. There is no smoking allowed anywhere else on the property (balconies, hallways, etc.).
Quiet Hours: This hotel reserves quiet hours from 10 pm to 7 am. We do not allow parties, loud music or noise of any kind in our guest rooms or property. If we receive a noise complaint, you will be given one warning. A second noise complaint may lead to an eviction from the hotel (no refund) and a $100 noise complaint fee.
Pet Policy: The Northwoods Lodge has 2 pet-friendly rooms. The non-refundable charge to accommodate your pet(s) at this property is $25 per pet, per night and $40 for 2 pets, per night. 2 pets is the maximum allowed. Pets must be well behaved and 80 lbs or less. Any damage caused by pet(s) must be reported to management immediately so proper action can be taken to avoid inconvenience to other guests. Pets must be on a leash any time they are in public areas inside or outside of the hotel and must not make noise that disturbs other guests. Guests are responsible for cleaning up after their pet(s) on hotel property. Pet(s) may not be left unattended in guest rooms, unless secured in a carrier/crate. There will be a penalty fee and/or Animal Control will be called and asked to remove the animal at owner's expense. Indian River Pet Resort offers animal boarding and daycare.The use of hotel linens, towel and facilities to bathe pet(s) is not permitted. Pets are not allowed in the lobby area. If your pet becomes disruptive towards another guest, we reserve the right to ask you to leave the property and you will be financially responsible for all costs associated with your stay up until the time you are asked to leave the property. Guests agree to indemnify and hold harmless the hotel, its owners and its operators from all liability, claims, expenses and damage suffered because of the guest's pet(s). Guests are responsible for any damage or disruption they and/or their pets may cause and agree to make reimbursement for such damages on demand. This includes expenses more than the amount of the damage pet deposit that was required. Management reserves the right to refuse service to any guest who does not comply with the above stated pet policy and guidelines. If you are found to have an undisclosed pet, you will be charged a $100 fee and may lead to an eviction (no refunds).
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