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Lake Michigan’s spectacular vistas make this a resort unlike others. The color of the water–sometimes blue, sometimes turquoise, sometimes golden–is one reason why. Another is relaxing along the water. You and each member of your family or group can do as much or as little as you like. That’s why this resort is celebrated, both near and far, as The Homestead, America’s Freshwater Resort.
The Homestead
Wood Ridge Road
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
231-334-5100
GLEN ARBOR, MI — Here’s one election-year question to get excited about: If you could nominate your choice for the best resort you’ve ever visited, what name would you write on the ballot?
That was the question posed to the 222,500 readers of The Oakland Press in their 2008 “Best of the Best” Readers Choice Awards. After the votes were counted, The Homestead received top honors.
“The question was wide open. It didn’t specify ‘best resort in northern Michigan’ or even Michigan in general,” says Kary Archer, an advertising representative for the Pontiac- based daily serving Detroit and all of Oakland County. “So really, our readers could have named any resort they wanted.”
The Reader’s Choice Awards have been an annual event at The Oakland Press for the last five years, but this year’s win is a first for The Homestead. “Best of the Best” winners were announced in a special tabloid section of The Oakland Press on Sunday, May 4th.
As this year’s Readers Choice winner in the category of “resorts,” The Homestead has exclusive rights to use the “1st Place, Best of the Best ” logo in their advertising. But even more important is the satisfaction of knowing that the resort’s spectacular accommodations have made a serious and memorable impact on the valued guests who have visited this amazing coastal retreat in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
“This award is a real honor because it comes from the people,” says Jamie Jewell, Senior Manager at The Homestead. “It’s also a validation of our commitment to delivering excellent service, programming, and facilities that are second to none.”
At a time when many northern Michigan resorts are scaling back their services and amenities due to trying economic times, The Homestead is actually enjoying a period of exciting growth, according to Jewell. One major reason—an amazing number of repeat customers. About 80 percent of departing guests surveyed at The Homestead say that they plan to return.
“Bookings are up forty-percent over last year at this time,” say Jewell. “We’ve expanded our guest services with the grand opening of our new spa and fitness center, our new wedding venues, and beautiful convention center. Plus, our Lifetime Skills Programs in tennis, golf, and fly fishing continue to be amazingly popular.”
Media Contact:
Jamie Jewell 231.334.5524 or jamie@thehomesteadresort.com
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After much consideration, the Glen Arbor Arts Center has decided to cancel the 2022 Dune Climb concert due to COVID-19.
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Founded in 1991 by members of the Glen Arbor Arts Center, Manitou Music takes place in the pastoral splendor of Leelanau County, in the Northwest corner of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
This “Land of Delight” has long attracted artists, writers, musicians, and vacationers with its dramatic settings of towering dunes, pure inland lakes, lush hardwood, and pine forests, and the majesty of Lake Michigan. Manitou Music presents exciting and diverse concerts featuring national and regional performers of music, performing arts, and more in an idyllic outdoor & family friendly location.
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16 bedroom; 19 bathroom 22,000 sq ft “cottage” on Northport Bay. Sleeps up to 64. Full kitchen, dining room seats 64. full recreation room, fitness center, 12 person hot-tub. Private 6.5 acres with 340 ft of frontage. Rented in it’s entirety only.
Northport Bay Retreat
6512 West Bay Shore Drive
Northport, Michigan 49670
231-935-0111
mikea@traverse.com
Our cottage is located just a few miles from the village of Northport. In the village you will find dining, shopping, indoor pool, hot tub, heath club, marina, boat rentals and everything you need for a wonderful vacation in beautiful Leelanau County. After spending a day on 100 feet of private Northport Bay frontage, you can spend your evening relaxing in front of the fireplace with your family and friends or you can marvel at the stars while roasting marshmallows on the beach. This quiet, waterfront vacation home just outside the village of Northport. Enjoy your summer vacation in a secluded , waterfront setting among hardwoods. The interior of this lodge style home has just been redone, and boasts an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, skylights, wood floors, new furniture and gorgeous waterfront views. Privite Beach.
Northport Cottage – On Grand Traverse Bay
Near Northport on Grand Traverse Bay
Northport, MI
231-271-3384
Your summer cottage rental is awaiting you with all of today’s amenities. Slow down for your week in Leelanau! Relax with a glass of wine on the private beach and marvel at the colorful sunsets. Both cottages have large open decks, high speed wireless internet, cable television, stunning decor, fully stocked kitchens. Each is equipped with a grill for your cookout. Each cottage has 75 feet of private sandy beach that is unshared. There are both shallow and deep water areas – this is great for families with small children. Both beaches have a designated firepit for enjoying cozy sunsets on cool summer nights and marshmallow roasts.
Stoney Point Cottages
543 S. Stoney Point Rd
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
231-271-3384
info@leelanauvacationrental.com