South Arm Retreats
Location: 218 Elizabeth St, East Jordan, Michigan, 49727, East Jordan, US
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Convenient Amenities:
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and relax in the picnic area.
Benefit from free self parking during your stay.
Cozy Accommodations:
Stay in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms with fully equipped kitchens.
Rest soundly on a memory foam bed and unwind with a 40-inch flat-screen TV.
Nearby Attractions:
Explore East Jordan Tourist Park and Lake Charlevoix just steps away.
Easy access to other attractions like Elm Pointe Historical Museum and Sportsman's Park.
When you stay at South Arm Retreats in East Jordan, experience comfort and convenience near the beach. Book your stay now to enjoy a serene getaway by the lake.
Important Information
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - anytime
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
Amenities & Facilities
- Express check-out
- Firepit
- Free WiFi
- Express check-in/check-out
- Wheelchair accessible
- Picnic area
- Downhill skiing nearby
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Express check-out
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Snowshoeing nearby
- Smoke-free property
- Snowboarding nearby
- Free self parking
- Snow tubing nearby
- Ziplining nearby
- Firepit
- Motor boating nearby
- Marina nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water sports equipment
- No elevator (single level property)
- Stair-free path to entrance
Rooms Available
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Exclusive Double Room
2 Double Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator
Sleep - Memory foam bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
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Luxury Single Room, Bay View
1 Queen Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator
Sleep - Memory foam bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
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Family House
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
Overlooking the water
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator
Sleep - Memory foam bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
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Exclusive Townhome
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed
Overlooking the water
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator
Sleep - Memory foam bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - 3 bathrooms, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
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Exclusive House, 2 Bedrooms
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Overlooking the water
Layout - 2 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator
Sleep - Memory foam bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
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Signature Single Room, Bay View
1 Queen Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator
Sleep - Memory foam bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
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Family House, Multiple Bedrooms
5 Queen Beds, 5 Double Beds, 2 King Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Layout - 11 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, dishwasher, cookware/dishware, and rice cooker
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 30 (28 Adults)
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Rice cooker
- Blender
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Family House, 2 Double Beds
2 Double Beds
Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and rice cooker
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Rice cooker
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Family House, 2 Double Beds
2 Double Beds
Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and rice cooker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Rice cooker
- Bedsheets provided
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Deluxe Single Room, Bay View
1 Queen Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator
Sleep - Memory foam bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
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Elite Single Room, Bay View
1 Queen Bed
Overlooking the bay
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator
Sleep - Memory foam bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
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Elite Double Room
2 Double Beds
300-sq-foot room with bay views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator
Sleep - Memory foam bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
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Exclusive Single Room, Bay View
1 Queen Bed
250-sq-foot room with bay views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator
Sleep - Memory foam bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Memory foam mattress
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
Guest Reviews
- Leah (8/5): - Not modern, but clean and suited our needs. Close to Lake Charlevoix and public park. Nice walking paths nearby.
- Jon (6/5): - Could be a little cleaner mop boards were dirty and dusty but not exceptionally bad.In the long run it was a pretty decent place to stay.
- Robin R. (10/5): - We’ve stayed at this property a few times over the years and have found it to be perfect for our needs, which is mostly a place to sleep for a reasonable price. It’s not modern but clean and easy to access.
- Mary (10/5): - Nice older property. No frills, but all necessities there. Clean. Great location across the street from Lake Charlevoix, and close to town.
- Joyce (10/5): Cute Little Creek! - We took this trip in this area so we could travel north, south and east. Room was perfect for what we needed. A little difficult to get the room combo. You have to call a phone number to get the code. Other than that, pretty easy. Cute little creek the runs through the property.
- Barbara (4/5): Check this one off my list! - I’ve stayed here before and it was lovely; however this time was very different. There is no one who checks you in or can troubleshoot in case you need anything. You call a number (True North)and the young lady says she will get housekeeping. Really? There is NO one there, not even an office anymore. The place is misnamed. It is an older 60’s motel, not a ‘retreat’. The floors were ‘sandy’ and needed vacuuming. The carpet was damp all over. The tv clicker needed batteries. The bed sheets were ‘sandy’ when we first pulled back the covers BEFORE we even got in!! The corners near there shower were filthy. The bedspreads had stains…. Did this motel change hands in the two years since I last stayed? Sad, I retuned because you could see the pride of the owner. Not anymore. Next time we’ll book in Charlevoix…
- Stacie (4/5): - This property smelled awful. The carpet was very dirty, as in you could not walk barefoot at all. This property is old and the 2nd bedroom light flickers and may or may not come on. The coffee pot is on a dresser next to the bed, with about 6 inches between them, thus the dresser is unusable. The shower was very small. This property sent 1 or more messages daily before our arrival letting us know about all their rules. Before checking out we had to take off all the sheets, but not mix with the towels, take out the trash, and text we were leaving. The only saving grace was the king bed was comfortable. The second “bedroom” had a plywood door and was too far from the wall a/c unit to be cool at night. I asked the property management company a question and never heard back. I would not stay there again.
- Merle (6/5): Small Compact Room - Room was clean. The room was ALOT smaller then pictures on site. The bathroom was TINY and the mirror was hung very high my girlfriend could only see her forehead in the mirror. Also need more then one tiny ice cube tray in the freezer.
- dmacnmi (6/5): No central air. 🥵 - We reserved the house for a few days in June. It was a great price and not a far commute to the locations we had planned to visit (Boyne and Charlevoix). Positives: across the street from the lake, nice view from the dining room window, game room in the garage, spacious living room, comfortable beds, clean. Negatives: portable air conditioning units did not cool the house (NO central air and only one of the portable units worked), TV turned off after an hour and wouldn't reboot, no overhead light in the smaller bedroom, bathtub is in need of recaulking and the fan sounds as if water is dripping (odd, I know). It was okay for a few day stay but I wouldn't book this house again.
- Gina (8/5): - Great layout.Spacious!
- Jean (2/5): - The shower did not work. The coffee pot did not work. The steps were unsafe. There was no communication. Maintenance came too late to matter and shower broke again immediately. Chairs by the water were dirty and piled in weeds. Terribly in need of updating and refurbishing. I will say it was clean but that is my only positive comment!
- Sharon (10/5): - Great layout - spacious living area and eating area! Had a luncheon for 30 people and had plenty of room. Great view of Lake!
- 77russellt (2/5): Before I begin my Rant, I will say that the room was clean. But.......... - This room was constructed by an amateur builder with absolutely no thought of customer satisfaction. The TV wasn't any bigger than a large computer screen. The floor was cold and slanted. You could read a book through the cracks in the door. LThe bed bowed in the middle. Now to the bathroom. The mirror was the smallest I have ever seen in a bathroom, the toilet seat slid back and forth. The walk up, not down shower had an 8 inch lip, and was a three piece puzzle installed and caucked by the worst amateur. I could go on about the. Wal Mart shower curtain and ect. Plus it cost ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY DOLLARS.
- Carl (4/5): - I would not recommend this property sorry...especially when it comes to extra billing...
- roadtripper10 (4/5): Would not recommend to a friend. Nice room, poor procedure to get into the room. - To start with, the room itself was very basic, clean and warm. There as a fridge, microwave and small table in the room. My problem was getting into the room. There is no one on site to help, and you have to scroll through texts and emails for support numbers. Even then, they communicate through texts (until things got pretty dicey, then they called me). Via text, I was assigned a room and provided with a door code. The key pad was dead, a blinking red battery icon. I reached out for support, and the person at the other end of a support text just sent me the same instructions again, how to put in the code with a link back to the hotel website. I finally got the person to understand that the pad was dead, so they sent me on late night adventure to find the back up key. As a lone female traveler, I did not feel safe. The woman at the other end of the phone explained that they did not receive a signal that the key pad was dead, and also stated they'd need to update the back up instructions. I hope they do fix that so that no one else goes through this. I did not feel safe. During my search for the "office" I ended up in another guest room that apparently had the same door code as the door to the are that had the key. The security seems poor.
- JAMES (8/5): - Nice and Quiet!!!!
- Amy (10/5): Just Fine - As described, simple, easy check in, convenient location.
- E4357UBhannahe (10/5): Amazing 🤩 - This was the absolute nicest stay! We needed a quick stop while traveling and you could tell this place was above an beyond for a “motel”. There were so many incredible features like modern decor, an extremely comfortable bed/bedding, and all the comforts of home. Everything was spotless and up to date. There was a common area close by with everything we needed. We took a paper bowl, a fishing magazine and a bag of herbal tea. All things that were above an beyond to be provided for such a great priced room. A few other notable things were the air fryer provided in the common area and the air purifier in our room! We both have bad allergies and the air purifier was amazing. We ended up buying the same one on Amazon. Over all this was a great stay for the price and could tell someone put their heart and sold into the place. 10/10 would recommend if passing through.
- Dekota (4/5): - The house was cute and somewhat clean. House needs detailed. The coffee pot was moldy had to buy our own and left for future guests.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Room is compact and wi-fi was weak making it difficult to watch TV or use our devices. The bed is comfortable and the property is in a nice location across the road from Lake Charlevoix.
- Barbara (10/5): Review at the South Arm Retreats - We have stayed at South Arm Retreats 3 times in the past 4 years. We like that it is clean, comfortable and quite and the rates are good.
- A4169KQkellyj (2/5): Why the management change??????? - How disappointing! You can no longer reserve through the actual hotel. You use a management company that doesn’t take action right away. The prices have gone WAY up, especially with fees added. My room had a bedside lamp and a tiny reading light. No overhead lights by the coffee and refrigerator. One of the bulbs was burned out in the bathroom. The towels were “clean” and folded fancy but had permanent stains on them. The bed has a sheet and a Sherpa well used heavy comforter. I kept getting up to turn the air on and off because I was cold. All in all, even though this is the only hotel in East Jordan, I do not recommend. It’s unfortunate that this quaint and local motel has changed.
- Trip33016024119 (4/5): Awkward - Place was cozy and clean but there’s no on-site staff and check in was a nightmare. Code didn’t work, random guy from across the street who “works on it sometimes” gave me a master code in front of like four strangers so I could get in. Afterwards while at a wedding I received a text apologizing for double booking and that I couldn’t stay and I’d get a refund. Very odd experience
- Mark (10/5): - Very nice, clean room. Will definitely be back.
- Marian (10/5): EJ visit April 23 - Our 2 day stay was excellent as always, the accommodations were first class, clean an upscale. The new shower unit was an additional plus!
- Victor (8/5): - The room was fine. We knew it was goingi g to be small but was very well set up. Only issue is we had no sound on the TV. We asked the owners about it and they knew nothing about it. And since their is no one on site to assist it was never fixed or looked at.
- Marian (10/5): East Jordan visit Dec 30 - We came up to visit family bringing son and granddaughter. We booked the family room that was absolutely perfect! As always very professional and clean as a whistle! The new mattress was awesome 👍 thank you and Happy New Year 👍
- David (8/5): November Stay - The location was just outside the main area of town. Nice views, close to beaches. Would be a nice place to go to in the summer. Clean and friendly staff. We had a toilet set break, and was fixed within an hour. Towels were easily accessible. A couple of things need attention. The handle on the bathroom sink was not attached to the faucet - it needed a set screw to hold in place. We were visiting in freezing weather and the walk ways were slippery from the melted snow on the roof. The eves did not catch all of the water.
- Andrew (6/5): - Storm door piston was not functioning. No electrical outlet in bathroom.
- Stephen (8/5): - Simple place to stay when up teaching a class. A little bit pricey for time of year.
- Dawn (8/5): - Quiet, comfortable, and reasonably priced.
- Teresa (8/5): - We were sent the wrong virtual passcode. She answered immediately and corrected it. Thank you. The room was very cozy but the mattress was not very suitable. Really loved the experience minus the lack of sleep mattress.
- Charles (10/5): - For a mom & Pop type of motel. I could not of been more happy. Check in to care of every need I had. Rooms were very clean and lady at the desk was so friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay there again
- Neil (10/5): Cute Motel in East Jordan - South Arms Retreats in E. Jordan is a cute place to stay. Across from the water, the 8 unit motel looks like it has been recently updated with more to come. The room we were in was small by most standards but had what we needed for our mid-week stay; queen bed, fridge, microwave, coffee, A/C, gas heater, fan, tiny bathroom with a decent shower and everything else you’ll need. Remote sign-in and electronic lock entry is convenient and the owners seem very responsive (mostly by text).
- Michael (6/5): - It was hot that day and the air conditioner didn't work.
- Kenneth (10/5): Good stay for us. - Great place for our two day getaway. Just ahead of the holiday crowds.
- Douglas (8/5): - Clean, comfortable room. Friendly staff.
- Mary (10/5): - They have really spent the time on cleaning and making the property peaceful and relaxing. There’s a little beach area across the street where I sat and watched the lake and read a book and relaxed.
- Stephen (10/5): - Beautiful area within walking distance, charming creek behind it.
- Lisa (10/5): - This property has a high rating for a reason. Very clean and comfortable would stay here again
- gary (10/5): - It was a nice and quiet area off the beaten path.
- Stephen (8/5): - Great little place to stay after training the local Fire Dept.
- Jeanne (6/5): - Room smelled musty and a tinge of cigarette smoke was in the air.
- Jason (6/5): Pleasant stay - Our stay was pleasant, but we had one major and one minor issue. The major issue was that the bunk bed bedding smelled like urine, so we were unable to use them and the minor issue was that there was no conditioner or body wash left in the bottles provided in the shower.
- Suvit (10/5): - Only one night stay playing golf at The Chief gc. Very nice restful night. Beautiful area- ice cream place near by😊
- aprilk (8/5): - Had a lovely stay , the contactless check in was different but easy and convenient, the rooms simple and clean. Which was just what we were looking for and needed.
- Daniel (2/5): - When we arrived , they had no record of our reservation and no rooms. We had to drive home! Terrible!
- Allan (8/5): - I was given a door lock code via a text message, got right in, all is well!
- Marian (10/5): Review - As always everything top shelf cool improvements 👍
- Joseph (8/5): - For the money it was a good place to go
- Patricia (10/5): Great little motel - Easy checkin, they sent the door code via text. Great location and comfortable bed.
- Tammy L (8/5): - Really enjoyed the view sitting on the front porch of this property
- Cheryl (10/5): - Clean, quiet and scenic. Price was good.
- Erin (10/5): Cute and Clean - Great spot. Great location. Easy checkin/checkout. Bed was comfortable. Room was clean. Only bad thing is the walls are quite thin.
- Jennifer (2/5): Not happy whatsoever - You booked me a room that wasn't even available! By the time I finally found this out, they were booked and I had nowhere to go
- Terrence (10/5): - The room was very clean and organized would start again
- Paul (10/5): Neat and clean place to spend the night. - If you are interested in a very clean room to spend the night with a great location then this is a perfect place to stay. We were very pleased with our stay. Would recommend it.
- Jennifer (10/5): Nice stay - It was a very nice stay. Enough room for us. Got to have a late Christmas with my kids and grandkids.
- Matthew (10/5): - This is the 2nd time in a week Ive stayed at the motel. It's a nice quiet place, affordable and conveniently located in the area of Charlevoix, Petoskey and boyne city.
- Bryan (6/5): - They run you credit card so as you do not get Expedia points
- Richard (8/5): - Easy check-in. Clean and not fussy. Enjoyable stay.
- eileen64c (10/5): Wonderful stay - Stayed at the motel with friends and we had a great visit. Owner was very friendly and helpful. We stayed in family suite which has plenty of room and enjoyed dinner at picnic table (owner brought gas grill out for us to use). Loved the sound of the brook and view of the lake from our room. Will definitely stay again
- Holly (10/5): Owner takes care of every detail - Quaint spot on a beautiful lake. Room had everything you could ever need. Great location and loved the scenery. Definitely recommend!
- diane (8/5): - quiet and clean and friendly water view
- Randy (10/5): - Very clean room. Staff is knowledgeable and professional. I would stay at the East Jordan Motel again and I recommend others stay there too.
- jlhughzee (10/5): Home style comfort - What a wonderful little motel.. If you want everything new and modern this isn’t your place, but if you want clean and comfortable for sure check this place out !Enjoyed sitting out on the picnic table and looking at the lake. A wonderful base camp for our fall travels!
- Katherine (8/5): - Small and quiet
- John (8/5): - Property was gorgeous, staff were great! The walls are a bit thin, and the neighbors were having a lot of fun... if you catch my drift. Other than that I have zero complaints!
- Barb (10/5): - Rooms are adorable… very quaint
- MICHAEL (8/5): - Served its purpose
- Brad (10/5): - Great as always, owners are awesome as is the area
- Mark (8/5): - Easy
- LittleK_8 (8/5): Nice little Michigan Motel - Clean and quiet Michigan Motel. The location was perfect for us as we were visiting family in the area so the motel offered serenity at the of the day. Nice little outdoor seating area right outside our room #2 and there was a fire pit across the street right on the lake.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - This motel is just an old fashioned Mom and Pop type place, but I could tell there is a lot of time spent by the owner in maintenance and upkeep. The building is older but the beds, bathroom, carpeting / flooring and decorations in the rooms were fairly new and modern. The condition of the building such as paint and woodwork is well maintained, clean and fresh. The landscaping around the motel is beautiful and well groomed, and ( not including the road construction going on nearby ) the view of the lake is great. There are a couple chairs outside in the front of each room that are great for relaxing and they were clean and comfortable. The owner is friendly and very accommodating. Parking was easy and right in front of the room. Because it was hot outside the air conditioner ran all the time and that might be why we never heard any outside noise until the construction on the road started in the morning. We stayed here for a wedding at Castle Farms, and even though it was a twelve minute drive to the Castle it was quicker that the forty minute drive we timed to the motels on the north side of Charlevoix. Traffic can be ridiculous through town.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - My wife and I were coming from Grand Rapids and were going to catch the boat to Beaver Island the morning of Aug. 9th at 7 a.m. We didn’t want to get up at 3 a.m. that morning and drive up to Charlevoix. So we got a room at East Jordan Motel that was less expensive than what we could expect to pay in Charlevoix. If I ever have to come back up this way, I will stay here; very nice motel and people were extremely nice to us.
- robert (10/5): Great Place to stay - Our stay was wonderful! Absolutely Top Rate all around! Absolutely no negative comments whatsoever. These folks are wonderful. Thank you so much.
- Dorothy (10/5): Great little place - Charming old-fashioned roadside motel. I loved it. Dominic was most welcoming.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - location was nice, beautiful area, very quiet, room was very clean
- Kyle (8/5): Loved it - A great little hotel, Dominic has a nice little gem.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Clean room , convenient . Bathroom was super small - shower was very small. Fine for us but might not be for other folks.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Location was perfect. Owner was helpful, check in and check out easy.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very quaint and comfortable
- Marian (10/5): East Jordan visit - Our stay was excellent, our room was very clean and our host was friendly and helpful
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The room was very clean and offered amenities not often in a "motel" - mini-fridge, microwave, abundance of clean towels/linens, toiletries. The view outside is also very beautiful and welcoming!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Would like a little bit larger parking spot.s
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very comfortable beds and pristinely clean! Will stay again!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Small but cute room, new carpet. Super clean. Fridge, big coffee pot, hair dryer, Wi-Fi, comfy bed. Would return again and again.
- bmtn9903 (10/5): Very nice place - The owner Dominic, has went above and beyond to help our company out. We have a special project going on, we have 9 people staying up in East Jordan. Dominic has been awesome on making sure we have rooms for our workers. Very clean rooms, and close to town. The view is amazing being right across the bay. Would highly recomend anyone to stay here.
- Marian (10/5): - As always our stay at the East Jordan Motel was terrific! Our room is always spotlessly clean and warm! We like being close to our destination and service was first class!
- ColoradoG_ster (10/5): Comfy and Cozy - We had a wonderful stay. The owner/manager, Dominic, could not do enough to help accommodate us. The beds were wonderfully comfortable, and the scenery, with views of the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix, are tremendous. This motel is somewhat like those of years ago, where the people are family friendly and the room was so cozy. We were treated very well, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet and comfortable place to stay.
- TimE251 (10/5): Visiting Relatives - This is a great little place right in East Jordan across from the lake. You can't beat it. We always used to stay in Charlevoix and then drive down to visit but no more. We had an upgrade to the family room...wish I would have known about this when the kids were with us. A king, queen and bunk beds plus a table, a huge bathroom...small shower...and a refrigerator and microwave. A stream runs on the side of the motel out to the lake. Near the road but the noise didn't bother us.
- cortney49 (10/5): Weekend getaway - We stayed here Friday - Sunday. The owner was so polite, he let us check in hours early since we made it here so early! Our room was perfect size for my husband and I however the bathroom was small. If we ever come up this way again - we’d stay here!
- rogerf217 (10/5): A GEM! - Extra clean and managed by nice people. If you are looking for a wonderful place to stay in northern MI, this is it. East Jordan has a nice downtown area with several good food choices. This is perfect stay for a night or a week.
- franr663 (10/5): Homey feel, great hosts. - I actually stayed in 2 rooms during my stay in this cold, cold November. Both rooms were decorated with style and taste. The hotel is across the street from the lake and the resident mallards waddle across the drive several times a day to eat. Dominic and his wife are gracious hosts who will do anything to make your stay pleasant. I stay in a lot of different hotels in a given year. I was perfectly comfortable here and I think this is one of the best I have been in. Not because it is over the top with luxury, but because it felt like home.
- Puddler2014 (10/5): This is a great place. - this is the best motel of the long labor day weekend. ive never seen such a clean motel room. this room very roomy. the grounds were really cute. the owner was very friendly. i would recommend this place to everyone. I love you can sit outside and enjoy the view of the lake and the stream.
- Loon61 (10/5): Comfortable - Stayed here for two nights. Clean, comfortable room. Across the street from the lake and a stream runs along the side of the motel. Dominic was very welcoming. Room has a refrigerator and coffee maker. Microwave is in the office. We have been on the road a lot over the last couple of weeks where we have stayed in chain hotels. This was the first bed my wife didn't wake up with a sore back.
- Lightheart33345 (10/5): Wonderful Stay - I stayed at East Jordan Hotel in August for three nights. The room was spotless and comfortable. The owner, Dominic, is friendly, and very helpful. He takes great care of the propriety. The motel is just across the road from Charlevoix Lake. It is an easy drive to Charlevoix town, which is very picturesque and worth a visit. You will find a beautiful, white beach, and many interesting shops and eateries. I would certainly recommend this Motel.
- 781irenes (10/5): Best place to crash - Have to say I was a little skeptical at first sight as we booked three nights at this little place. Skeptical no more! This is a wonderfully, homey motel. Small and simple but, don't let that fool you. Comfortable and with all the amenities you need for a great stay. Immaculately clean with the cutest sheets (not white and not bleached). Spectacular view of the lake and a short walk to town and on the water activities. Dominic is the best host! Think we've found our new favorite place for that area of our gorgeous state.
- M7156VZtomp (10/5): Loved this place! - This is a little gem in a beautiful location with a babbling brook behind it and Lake Charlevoix out your front door. The beds were the most comfy I've ever slept on and the shower was amazing. It's very small but very clean and we would go there again in a heartbeat.
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