Lake Michigan beaches are known for their white sands and picturesque views. Resorts along the lake take advantage of the beachfront property to offer guests a luxurious and unique experience. Much of Lake Michigan's shore is either privately owned or part of a state or national park, so lakefront resorts are not common.
The Homestead is located on 350 acres of lakefront land near Glen Arbor, Mich. The resort has a mile of sandy Lake Michigan beach along Sleeping Bear Bay. Just because The Homestead is a beach resort, doesn't mean guests are limited to summer getaways. Winter offers cross country and downhill skiing and snowboarding on the dunes that overlook the lake. During the summer, Homestead guests can walk along the beach, swim, sunbathe, watch sunsets, kayak and wind surf. The resort's spa is situated on top of a ridge overlooking Lake Michigan, which provides a relaxing atmosphere with cooling breezes during the summer months. Most massages can be performed outside if desired.
The Homestead - America's Freshwater Resort
1 Wood Ridge Road
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
231-334-5000
thehomesteadresort.com
The Inn at Bay Harbor is located in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula in Bay Harbor. The inn has been noted as one of The World's Best Hotels in Travel + Leisure magazine. The resort's beach is situated along Lake Michigan's Little Traverse Bay directly in front of the inn. An outdoor pool and hot tubs offer additional swimming and sunbathing opportunities. Golf along the lakeshore is a part of the experience at The Inn at Bay Harbor. With 45 holes at two locales, Bay Harbor Golf Club and Crooked Tree Golf Course, guests can enjoy time away from the beach without losing sight of the lake. There are additional courses in the area for those who want to try something different. At the spa, a pool and courtyard with hammocks overlook Lake Michigan for a soothing, natural atmosphere.
The Inn at Bay Harbor - A Renaissance Golf Resort
3600 Village Harbor Drive
Bay Harbor, MI 49770
800-462-6963
innatbayharbor.com
The Michillinda Lodge is located on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan near the city of Whitehall. Michillinda is a casual resort with a relaxing atmosphere. The position of the resort above the lake offers guests a panoramic view of the blue-green water and the sunsets. A stairway leads from Michillinda Lodge to the beach below. The beach is sandy and ideal for sunbathing, swimming and walking. Guests at Michillinda can also swim in a heated outdoor pool, play tennis, miniature golf or shuffleboard. For kids, a playground and evening activities help keep them busy. A dining lodge serves buffet-style, home-cooked meals three times a day.
Michillinda Lodge
5207 Scenic Drive
Whitehall, MI 49461
231-893-1895
