Name: Crow's Nest
Address: 1028 West Lake Street, Tawas City, Michigan, United States of America, Tawas City, Michigan, US
Price range: US$82–US$123 per night
Rating: 7.13

What guests think

At Crow's Nest, travelers describe a basic, budget-friendly roadside motel with generally clean, quiet rooms, but also note occasional maintenance issues, pests in some rooms, and a mix of positive and negative experiences.

Guests frequently praise friendly, helpful staff and value for money. Room feedback mentions small layouts, low toilets, variable bed comfort, loud AC, and spotty Wi-Fi. Amenities like the pool, hot tub, fire pit, playground, and breakfast are available at the neighboring property, and a fee for non-guest swimmers has surprised some. Overall, expect a simple no-frills stay with basic comforts and shared perks.

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Facilities

Guests can use the pool and hot tub at the neighboring property, with extras like a fire pit, playground, and grill; the motel is pet friendly. One review noted a fee for non-guests to swim.

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10

kathy

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is pet friendly, it has a fridge and a microwave,it had a complementary breakfast,pool and hot tub

4

Cynthia

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It could really do some updates. The bathroom had bugs on the ceiling. Never had anyone clean our room, and give us fresh towels. The pool area was nice but it was nextdoor. It's was quite, and we felt save there.

10

Sharon

27 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They could get fluffier pillows, but the bed was comfortable. It had a fridge, plenty of outlets for plug-ins. Can swim and use the hot tub and breakfast next door. Overall, very nice.

10

Rachel

5 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a fire pit next to pavilion. Grill availability. Grounds keep came by to help us light our fire and brought starting sticks and starting fluid and extra logs. Access to pool, hot tub. Breakfast too. Will return. Pet friendly

10

Angela

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Pretty quiet not to busy breakfast was great only issue never knew there was an extra charge when having non guest go swimming that should be posted somewhere so guest are not blindsided by the extra 10 dollar fee and we noticed some guest didn’t have to pay only in my case my children were wihh the me

8

Wanda

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you call the phone number on-line you get no where. But when you call the desk phone or go into the lobbby theyre great! Lots of amenities like kids playground and fire pit

10

Susan

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was an old fashioned motel , no frills and I like it but it could use just some remodeling. It was very clean and I liked that it was quite compact and I could park right in front of my room. It woukd have nice if the motel itself had its own breakfast bar instead of having to walk next door. It was a great short getaway and well priced.

10

Norm

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good stay. Clean and quiet. Stay included a pool, hot tub and free breakfast at the adjoining motel

10

Stephanie

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked staying at the motel with the amenities at the hotel.

10

Joyce

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. Everything was nice. The pool the Jacuzzi was warm and nice. Everything was fine.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean, but others reported insects, lingering odors, dirty areas, or housekeeping not occurring during stays.

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4

Marcin

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

room had strong smell of cleaner and dirty windows

4

Cynthia

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It could really do some updates. The bathroom had bugs on the ceiling. Never had anyone clean our room, and give us fresh towels. The pool area was nice but it was nextdoor. It's was quite, and we felt save there.

4

Michael

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First room I checked into was terrible , Room had a lots of nat's (Flies) in room

6

Kevin

29 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's ok for what it is. Generally the cheapest option in Tawas which isn't really that cheap due to the limited competition in northern MI. Loud AC, WIFI doesn't work well (assuming due to the router being too far away), rooms have that faint smell of smoke--where someone smoked and they tried to clean and cover up the smell. All that said- they do seem to be recently remodeled. The staff was ok and they do try. They have a decent continental type breakfast with hb eggs, cereal, waffles,juices, coffee, toast, oatmeal, bagels. It is what it is-some would never stay in a place like this. For me, it's ok.

10

Michael

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really friendly and spotlessly clean. Will definitely stay here again.

2

Joe

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I walked into the room and saw cockroaches, eatwig skins, flies and boreholes that were patched and painted over, they wouldn't mive me or refund me because i used 3rd party site. I left immediately. Not happy. So they can literally put u in a dumpster and u cant do anything because of booking through 3rd party?

10

Carolyn

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property was clean and the room was comfortable. Staff was friendly.

10

Benita K

27 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great Price and very clean and quiet room.

10

Joyce

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. Everything was nice. The pool the Jacuzzi was warm and nice. Everything was fine.

4

Gabriellel

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible beds; bedding not clean; bathroom not clean

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Rooms

Rooms are small and basic, with mixed bed comfort and dated finishes; several note very low toilets, noisy AC, and quirks like drapes that do not close. Wi-Fi can be unreliable, and some rooms lack hair dryers or coffee makers.

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Kevin

29 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's ok for what it is. Generally the cheapest option in Tawas which isn't really that cheap due to the limited competition in northern MI. Loud AC, WIFI doesn't work well (assuming due to the router being too far away), rooms have that faint smell of smoke--where someone smoked and they tried to clean and cover up the smell. All that said- they do seem to be recently remodeled. The staff was ok and they do try. They have a decent continental type breakfast with hb eggs, cereal, waffles,juices, coffee, toast, oatmeal, bagels. It is what it is-some would never stay in a place like this. For me, it's ok.

6

Sue

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were comfortable.

10

Miranda

30 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was uncomfortable but overall we will definitely come back

8

CARL

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was small but clean. The wife was happy so I was happy.

4

Thomas

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Had problems checking in, they double billed me. They only had make your pancakes and waffles, no eggs except hard boiled and after one bit it didn’t taste good and had to throw it out. The drapes didn’t close all the way I had to tape them together.

6

Herbert

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were pretty small, and the toilet was at best a foot off the ground. If ya got bad knees you will have a hard time getting on and off of these toilets. Other than those two issues it was a nice quiet place to stay.

6

Patty

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room but needed to be updated

4

Jennifer

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was extremely hard and there we badly repaired walls where someone had put holes in them.

10

John

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

basic, no frills. very little room between foot of the queen bed and the opposite wall

6

Mary Ellen

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It served the purpose. Rooms are small and clean. Bed was comfortable. No hair dryer and no coffee maker in room.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with smooth check-ins at the desk. A few guests reported issues such as a rude interaction, a billing error, or the online phone number being unhelpful.

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10

Emily

5 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Up here in Tawas for a work trip, excellent staff! Friendly and accommodating, would most definitely book again!

10

Jacqueline

19 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everyone was polite and helpful.

8

Wanda

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you call the phone number on-line you get no where. But when you call the desk phone or go into the lobbby theyre great! Lots of amenities like kids playground and fire pit

8

Brad and Jill

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

People and staff nice and efficient.

10

Donna

12 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in employee was very friendly

10

Thomas

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Value, staff friendliness.

10

Lisa

29 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff

4

Thomas

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Had problems checking in, they double billed me. They only had make your pancakes and waffles, no eggs except hard boiled and after one bit it didn’t taste good and had to throw it out. The drapes didn’t close all the way I had to tape them together.

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Mike

19 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The person who checked us in long haired ponytail was the rudest person we've ever encountered. While checking in I went to hand him my ID and credit card he just looked me and said what do I need are you checking in. I said yes. He said down here and I dont need your cards, then proceeded to ask for all my information that I was handing him. After he gets all the info in he says wait for the prompt then hit summit. I waited a minute or so as it says confirm but in dark gray im thinking its going to turn green then hit the button. He gets mad because I didn't hit the button. So as starts explaining how breakfast in the morning works I start walking away and he calls me an a hole. Needless to say after talking to other's that were staying there he treated everyone like we were a burden. Horrible Horrible customer service.

10

Scott

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quick easy check inn. Clean room. Perfect for a stay over night.

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Location

Guests describe a quiet, convenient spot that is easy to find, with a scenic setting near Lake Huron. Some were disappointed by unclear or limited lake access.

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Kyle

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very quite. I would stay again.

10

James

26 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Motel was easy to find. Room was small but was clean and ok for our stay.

8

Louann

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet, convenient

8

Roger

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place. Originally thought it was in the beach side of the street so we were disappointed we didn't have access to the Lake. Room was clean and comfortable.

10

Craig

22 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Idealic setting on the shores of Lake Huron. Classic old school roadside Inn. I recommend.

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Dining

Breakfast is a basic continental option served at the neighboring property, with feedback ranging from great to average. Items often include waffles and hard-boiled eggs, and one guest disliked the egg quality.

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10

kathy

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is pet friendly, it has a fridge and a microwave,it had a complementary breakfast,pool and hot tub

10

Angela

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Pretty quiet not to busy breakfast was great only issue never knew there was an extra charge when having non guest go swimming that should be posted somewhere so guest are not blindsided by the extra 10 dollar fee and we noticed some guest didn’t have to pay only in my case my children were wihh the me

6

Kevin

29 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's ok for what it is. Generally the cheapest option in Tawas which isn't really that cheap due to the limited competition in northern MI. Loud AC, WIFI doesn't work well (assuming due to the router being too far away), rooms have that faint smell of smoke--where someone smoked and they tried to clean and cover up the smell. All that said- they do seem to be recently remodeled. The staff was ok and they do try. They have a decent continental type breakfast with hb eggs, cereal, waffles,juices, coffee, toast, oatmeal, bagels. It is what it is-some would never stay in a place like this. For me, it's ok.

10

Susan

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was an old fashioned motel , no frills and I like it but it could use just some remodeling. It was very clean and I liked that it was quite compact and I could park right in front of my room. It woukd have nice if the motel itself had its own breakfast bar instead of having to walk next door. It was a great short getaway and well priced.

4

Thomas

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Had problems checking in, they double billed me. They only had make your pancakes and waffles, no eggs except hard boiled and after one bit it didn’t taste good and had to throw it out. The drapes didn’t close all the way I had to tape them together.

8

Cydnee

11 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was our 2nd time staying at this hotel and I have to say it was cleaner and still a comfortable place to stay. The breakfast was nothing special but a nice option. We will possibly stay here again.

10

Norm

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good stay. Clean and quiet. Stay included a pool, hot tub and free breakfast at the adjoining motel

10

Stephanie

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked staying at the motel with the amenities at the hotel.

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Month	Average price
January	US$74
February	US$83
March	US$79
April	US$82
May	US$94
June	US$97
July	US$117
August	US$110
September	US$89
October	US$92
November	US$92
December	US$76

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $83	2 $116	3 $120
4 $82	5 $84	6 $87	7 $82	8 $84	9 $117	10 $122
11 $84	12 $83	13 $87	14 $84	15 $85	16 $122	17 $120
18 $88	19 $84	20 $85	21 $87	22 $87	23 $122	24 $118
25 $87	26 $87	27 $87	28 $87	29 $87	30 $123	31 $123

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pets Allowed)

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Pets Allowed)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (No Pets Allowed)

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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20 $83	21 $83	22 $83	23 $82	24 $83	25 $116	26 $116
27 $82	28 $83	29 $82	30 $82