The Northern Traveler Motel is a folksy mom and pop establishment located on Lake Huron, in Oscoda. The motel boasts its location on the "sunrise side" of Michigan, the state's eastern border, and offers breathtaking sunrise views over the lake. The single-story motel has rooms that open to the outside and features only the most basic amenities. It does offer beach access and allows pets for a small fee. The motel has no restaurant; nearby spots include Mama's Country Kitchen and Tait's Bill of Fare, both about three minutes away in downtown Oscoda. The nearby lake and AuSable River offer activities like boating, swimming and kayaking.
The Manor House is a beautiful, beachfront inn in Oscoda, conveniently located along U.S. Highway 23. The sprawling house has spacious living rooms featuring fireplaces and comfortable furnishings. The Manor House offers 11 guest rooms, some with balconies overlooking Lake Huron or the AuSable River. The grounds feature a deck facing the lake, a garden and a walking path. Breakfast is served each morning to guests' rooms, other restaurants in Oscoda include Wiltse's Brew and Family Restaurant and the Office Lounge and Grill. Guests visiting in the winter will find cross-country skiing and snowmobiling at the Huron National Forest, seven miles south.
The Lake Trail Resort in Oscoda sits directly on the beach of Lake Huron. The resort features 25 spacious guest rooms, 16 suites and even lakefront cottages. Lake Trail boasts 300 feet of private beachfront, picnic areas, barbecue grills, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts as well as water crafts available to rent. Breakfast is served at the resort daily; restaurants in town for other meals include Bavarian Bakery and Restaurant and Charbonneau Family Restaurant, both about five minutes away. Other nearby activities include Riverboat trips on the AuSable River and shopping in the antique shops in downtown Oscoda.
The Lakewood Shores Golf Resort is about six miles north of downtown Oscoda. The resort is minutes away from Lake Huron and sits on Cedar Lake. It was designed with three distinct golf courses, each based on famous courses from around the world. The resort features 152 guest rooms, many with a view overlooking the courses. In addition to the endless golf fun, the resort features a private beach on Cedar Lake with swimming, boating and fishing. The grounds also have a large outdoor patio for lounging and mini-golf and a playground for kids. The resort's on-site restaurant, The Scotland Cove, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
