Name: Lake Bluff Inn and Suites
Address: 76648 11th Avenue, South Haven, Michigan, United States of America, South Haven, Michigan, US
Price range: US$149–US$296 per night
Rating: 7.7

What guests think

Reviews of Lake Bluff Inn and Suites highlight stunning Lake Michigan views and a quiet bluff-top setting near South Haven, alongside mixed room quality, with some renovated, comfortable spaces and others dated, small, or affected by maintenance problems.

Guests often praise friendly, helpful staff and the scenic grounds with seating areas, pools, and sunset views, though beach or direct lake access is limited from the bluff. Recurring issues include broken or nonworking amenities (fireplaces, hot tub, TVs, AC), weak Wi-Fi, occasional cleanliness lapses, small or dated rooms, room-type mismatches, and no breakfast offered, though renovations are ongoing. Expect a beautiful setting with variable rooms and service; manage expectations for amenities and access.

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Facilities

Scenic bluff-top grounds with outdoor pools and lakeside seating; several reviews mention closed or poorly maintained amenities and limited direct lake access from the property, and hot tub issues are common.

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6

Steve

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Window did not have a screen for listening to the waves on Lake Michigan. Fireplace did not work. Sauna was out of order. Room was average on cleanliness.

2

Brian

31 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I picked this place for the heated pool and hot tub, neither worked and had no water in them, wish i knew before booking,apent alot of money for nothing would not recommended

6

Beth

28 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hot tub not hooked up no breakfast

6

sally

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice, and had nice enough view, but pool was in bad shape, and cairs were old and falling apart.

10

Rob

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location on Lake Michigan. We really liked the improvements they're doing along the bluff. The sandy area on the bottom plateau along with the fire pit area are great improvements.

10

Nancy

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice hotel room and facility. Very clean. Beautiful view of Lake Michigan. Great outdoor pool and a separate pool for children. The town of South Haven was great for dining and shopping.

4

Todd

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, nice property but the rooms were basically just a place to sleep and shower. Very small and dated. Not many electrical outlets and if you need wifi it’s not great, even if you use their shared network. It was clean however, and the property does have grounds with a swimming pool and fitness equipment. No real water access to Lake Michigan, as an elevated bed of sand backs up to a tall, rocky bank. Overall, it reminded us somewhat of a summer camp than a hotel. South Haven is a quick drive down the road though, so we chose to spend our time in town and just come back to sleep.

10

Riley

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Patio, hottub, lakeview The view of the lake was amazing the swimming area was closed off the entire time we were there unfortunately. The only thing that is weird is the parking lot is very small and if alot of cars are there you may get stuck depending on where you park

8

Daryl

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had to wait for awhile at reception, 6-7 minutes. There was a sign that someone would be right back. I was pleasantly surprised by the room. Looked newly renovated, i had a sunny corner room, kitchenette with coffeemaker, comfy bed. No breakfast offered; i was told that stopped during covid. The grounds are nice, lovely Lakeside setting with lounge chairs. I also swam laps in the pool. There was slimy stuff on the walls of the pool - maybe mold? I trust that the chlorine kept me safe. Its end of season, so likely the pool will be drained soon for scrubbing.

10

Susan

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed in a two bedroom queen with a small kitchen in between them. It was a little dated, (I think some units have been updated and some haven't yet) but it was clean and mostly comfortable. My husband hit his head on the fireplace mantle because it is a bit of a tight squeeze to walk between the mantle and end of the bed. The property is very beautiful, with great views of the lake, a cute playground and sandbox for my granddaughter, twon no-frills pools (but more than adequate) and a large grassy play area great for outdoor games. Staff was very friendly. I thought the price was a little high but maybe comparable to other South Haven properties on Labor Day weekend. I would definitely stay here again!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms very clean, while others reported dirty or smelly rooms and leftover toiletries.

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10

Vicki

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay there. Very friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.

6

Steve

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Window did not have a screen for listening to the waves on Lake Michigan. Fireplace did not work. Sauna was out of order. Room was average on cleanliness.

2

Muhammad

27 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms had broken windows shades, rooms were smelly. Beds are un comfortable. No soap in the dispensers.

10

Nancy

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice hotel room and facility. Very clean. Beautiful view of Lake Michigan. Great outdoor pool and a separate pool for children. The town of South Haven was great for dining and shopping.

6

Pawel

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very small rooms for the price not so clean

10

Erin

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Beautiful view.

2

Adrianne

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Large property but not kept up. My room was dirty, had previous guests toiletries still in shower, TV did not work. Called their promised “24” hour number but no response. Blue light object ( WiFi?) positioned right over bed. Very bright, couldn’t be turned off; disturbed sleep. Next morning front door sign says “office closed” with realtor lock box on door knob and large box blocking door. Very odd. I’d like a refund!

2

marta

10 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was the worst room I have every rented. I’ve traveled across the entire United States. The door didn’t shut properly and didn’t latch safely. The vertical blinds were broken and two slates were on the floor. Heater control knob was missing and was so discussing we didn’t even shower the next morning, just got out of there. The room was unprepared for occupancy. The pictures I saw online were not the room we got. Cost $200.00 per night. Don’t go there!!

10

Keo

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love the cleanliness of the rooms. Near the lake and beautiful views of the sunset.

10

Michael

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is currently under renovation and we booked an older room, not yet updated. Though older, it was clean and comfortable. We wish we had more time to enjoy the sunset over Lake Michigan. The property is very nice and well maintained.

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Rooms

Rooms vary widely: some updated and comfortable, others small, dated, or affected by maintenance issues (fireplaces, AC, TVs), with several reports of weak Wi-Fi and occasional room-type mismatches.

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4

Carol

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The outside is what they have worked on in the last year. The inside of the rooms is what needs a servere update. Furniture is old dated and my hip was killing me the next day after sleeping on the bed.

8

Michelle

1 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the location! Gorgeous view of Lake Michigan. Close drive to downtown South Haven. It is easy parking. It was quiet. Room could be updated a bit and our TV did not work. Internet was hard to get. I could not even get the hotel internet in our room.

4

jennifer

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was incredibly unkept. Room was described as a suite but was a standard two double bed room.

6

Devin

7 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was no lock on the back back patio door. The bathroom door did not latch nor lock. Tv was not a 60 inch like stated in room info also did not have Netflix or Hulu as stated. The fire place did not work. None of the exhaust fans worked. The vending machine outside was $3 and the job expired in November 2023.

4

Todd

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, nice property but the rooms were basically just a place to sleep and shower. Very small and dated. Not many electrical outlets and if you need wifi it’s not great, even if you use their shared network. It was clean however, and the property does have grounds with a swimming pool and fitness equipment. No real water access to Lake Michigan, as an elevated bed of sand backs up to a tall, rocky bank. Overall, it reminded us somewhat of a summer camp than a hotel. South Haven is a quick drive down the road though, so we chose to spend our time in town and just come back to sleep.

6

Aaron

4 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was our fourth visit to Lake Bluff. The View and sunsets are always amazing. There were a lot of little things that took away from the value. Loud plumbing, thin walls, the sprinklers sprayed the patio and chairs preventing sitting outside our room.

6

Jennifer

12 Aug 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

This place is so-so. The Wi-Fi never worked. The tv kept going out & you would have to get up & mess with the wire to make it work again. The ladies at the front desk tried their best to help. For the price I expected it to be a bit nicer & not have ripped, dingy carpeting. The scenery is nice. I wouldn't stay again.

8

Harry

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's a good space with plenty of potential. There were some mechanical issues with the fireplace. Maintenance did come in a very timely manner to turn it on. Unfortunately it wouldn't turn off so the room turned into a sauna. Lol. The water wouldn't get hot for the shower or jacuzzi. A bit of a bummer but it was warm enough. All in all pleased with our stay as a little weekend getaway. Not sure if we'll return, but I would possibly recommend it to others. Just be sure to keep an open mind and reasonable expectations.

2

Jong-Jin

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of this inn is scenic looking out the Michigan Lake on top of a bluff. This was the reason why my wife and I decided to stay in this inn. But we had a very unpleasant check in experience. The room that was given to us was NOT the one that we paid to hotels.com. We booked and paid for an upscale lake-view room having a jacuzzi and a view to the lake. The room that was given to us had no jacuzzi, no view to the lake, and dilapidated interior facilities and stinking smell. When I talked to the receptionist that a wrong room was given to us, she replied that when guests book an upgraded room through a third party booking sites such as hotels.com, they still get the cheapest room. A total nonsense. And she said that to get an upgraded room, like one I paid for, I must paid an up-charge. Not to stay a night in a stinking room and to ruin a vacation, I paid the upcharge to get a room that I already paid. A bitter experience. The photos below are the cheap room given to us initially.

6

andrew

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

the room was not we expected outdated and small the beds were extremely uncomfortable the tv reception was absolutely awful the garbage can outside was constantly overflowing flowing the front desk staff were pleasant the access to the beach was not easy and when they say beach it’s a downhill walk which is very tricky and it basically leads to a bunch of lounge chairs the view of the lake is excellent but overall was not worth the money the ground floor rooms should be advertised as motel rooms the pictures on the site are misleading

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Service

Staff are often friendly and helpful, with some prompt maintenance responses, but several guests reported check-in problems, unreturned calls, limited staffing/office hours, and inconsistent follow-through.

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10

Bryson

4 Jun 2023

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Absolutely amazing place To stay would highly it staff was polite and very helpful will be booking again in the future

10

Vicki

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay there. Very friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.

10

Michael

21 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, right next to Lake Michigan and only minutes to a beach. Everyone was very nice. Had a small issue with the fireplace at 9pm and someone came over and took care of it right away. We will definitely be back.

6

Jennifer

12 Aug 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

This place is so-so. The Wi-Fi never worked. The tv kept going out & you would have to get up & mess with the wire to make it work again. The ladies at the front desk tried their best to help. For the price I expected it to be a bit nicer & not have ripped, dingy carpeting. The scenery is nice. I wouldn't stay again.

10

Carrie

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Upon arrival we were greeted by a very friendly woman at the desk. Extremely helpful and kind. The room (although slightly dated) was very clean and comfortable. The grounds were clean and well maintained. Perfect water views for sunset watching. Settled off the beaten path with a quiet surrounding that is perfect for relaxing. And just a short drive into town for shopping and restaurants. We loved our short stay. Definitely planning another stay in the future.

2

Adrianne

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Large property but not kept up. My room was dirty, had previous guests toiletries still in shower, TV did not work. Called their promised “24” hour number but no response. Blue light object ( WiFi?) positioned right over bed. Very bright, couldn’t be turned off; disturbed sleep. Next morning front door sign says “office closed” with realtor lock box on door knob and large box blocking door. Very odd. I’d like a refund!

10

Gary

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

GREAT experience! Stayed 3 nights. Incredible views, especially sunset...friendly helpful staff...just a few minutes from town. Older place, but beds were comfortable and everything worked perfectly. We'll be back and next time bring the rest of the family.

10

Aaron

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is under new ownership and they are amazing. They went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. The views are stunning and the sunsets over lake Michigan are breathtaking. This is the place to stay in South Haven.

8

Thomas

5 Jul 2023

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Room was nice Had to ask twice to get room serviced, finally did had

2

Jong-Jin

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of this inn is scenic looking out the Michigan Lake on top of a bluff. This was the reason why my wife and I decided to stay in this inn. But we had a very unpleasant check in experience. The room that was given to us was NOT the one that we paid to hotels.com. We booked and paid for an upscale lake-view room having a jacuzzi and a view to the lake. The room that was given to us had no jacuzzi, no view to the lake, and dilapidated interior facilities and stinking smell. When I talked to the receptionist that a wrong room was given to us, she replied that when guests book an upgraded room through a third party booking sites such as hotels.com, they still get the cheapest room. A total nonsense. And she said that to get an upgraded room, like one I paid for, I must paid an up-charge. Not to stay a night in a stinking room and to ruin a vacation, I paid the upcharge to get a room that I already paid. A bitter experience. The photos below are the cheap room given to us initially.

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Location

Bluff-top location brings expansive Lake Michigan views and a quiet setting a short drive from downtown South Haven, but direct beach/lake access is limited or difficult from the property.

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10

Ellen

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient, comfortable, awesome location.

8

Michelle

1 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the location! Gorgeous view of Lake Michigan. Close drive to downtown South Haven. It is easy parking. It was quiet. Room could be updated a bit and our TV did not work. Internet was hard to get. I could not even get the hotel internet in our room.

10

Rob

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location on Lake Michigan. We really liked the improvements they're doing along the bluff. The sandy area on the bottom plateau along with the fire pit area are great improvements.

4

Todd

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, nice property but the rooms were basically just a place to sleep and shower. Very small and dated. Not many electrical outlets and if you need wifi it’s not great, even if you use their shared network. It was clean however, and the property does have grounds with a swimming pool and fitness equipment. No real water access to Lake Michigan, as an elevated bed of sand backs up to a tall, rocky bank. Overall, it reminded us somewhat of a summer camp than a hotel. South Haven is a quick drive down the road though, so we chose to spend our time in town and just come back to sleep.

10

Michael

21 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, right next to Lake Michigan and only minutes to a beach. Everyone was very nice. Had a small issue with the fireplace at 9pm and someone came over and took care of it right away. We will definitely be back.

10

Carrie

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Upon arrival we were greeted by a very friendly woman at the desk. Extremely helpful and kind. The room (although slightly dated) was very clean and comfortable. The grounds were clean and well maintained. Perfect water views for sunset watching. Settled off the beaten path with a quiet surrounding that is perfect for relaxing. And just a short drive into town for shopping and restaurants. We loved our short stay. Definitely planning another stay in the future.

10

John

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful right off lake Michigan

10

Richard

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall we liked the place, location right on Lake Michigan beautiful. The room was a little dated but served its purpose.

6

andrew

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

the room was not we expected outdated and small the beds were extremely uncomfortable the tv reception was absolutely awful the garbage can outside was constantly overflowing flowing the front desk staff were pleasant the access to the beach was not easy and when they say beach it’s a downhill walk which is very tricky and it basically leads to a bunch of lounge chairs the view of the lake is excellent but overall was not worth the money the ground floor rooms should be advertised as motel rooms the pictures on the site are misleading

2

James

23 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

For one thing it shows Lake Michigan butts up to it but you can’t access it from there. There is a 70’ drop and you have to drive down town to access it. Second thing. A storm came through that was really bad and they lost electricity. But no generators. Non! Ppl next to us swearing and hanging out the door ppl in the United across the way we’re fighting loudly and it scared my granddaughters. I went in to see when they expected the electric to go back on and this guy made the call and it surely wasn’t something the company he was talking to was planning on in that area anytime soon. Soo I told them I was leaving. Wanted a refund. With ppl going crazy in the area and no lights I wasn’t planning on staying. She said they don’t give refunds. I guess I should have read the fine print. I told her the kids were unsafe there and they couldn’t expect ppl to stay if there was no electric. No toilet can’t flush no lights. Had no idea when they’d come back on. I want a refund. I’m not going back. Expensive for not having a beach. And it made us all uncomfortable.

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Dining

No breakfast is provided and several guests missed it; no on-site dining is mentioned, so most go into town for meals.

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4

Timothy

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the location. Miss the breakfast. Hate the Blinds.

6

Beth

28 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hot tub not hooked up no breakfast

2

jill

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

unsafe cliff, no food for breakfast coffee only, 9am only one electric plug worked with an extension cord hookup. Lot of work not finished on property. hills with no pathway or stairs are very dangerous

10

Nancy

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice hotel room and facility. Very clean. Beautiful view of Lake Michigan. Great outdoor pool and a separate pool for children. The town of South Haven was great for dining and shopping.

8

Rhonda G

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

That we got to over look the lake. Would be nice to have a continental breakfast for the price we paid

8

Daryl

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had to wait for awhile at reception, 6-7 minutes. There was a sign that someone would be right back. I was pleasantly surprised by the room. Looked newly renovated, i had a sunny corner room, kitchenette with coffeemaker, comfy bed. No breakfast offered; i was told that stopped during covid. The grounds are nice, lovely Lakeside setting with lounge chairs. I also swam laps in the pool. There was slimy stuff on the walls of the pool - maybe mold? I trust that the chlorine kept me safe. Its end of season, so likely the pool will be drained soon for scrubbing.

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Month	Average price
January	US$155
February	US$126
March	US$121
April	US$141
May	US$179
June	US$242
July	US$273
August	US$307
September	US$156
October	US$139
November	US$129
December	US$139

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $151	18 $270	19 $296
20 $151	21 $151	22 $151	23 $151	24 $149	25	26
27 $150	28 $151	29 $151	30 $151

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $178	2 $201	3 $201
4 $151	5 $151	6 $153	7 $151	8 $151	9 $189	10 $189
11 $151	12 $151	13 $151	14 $151	15 $151	16 $245	17 $250
18 $151	19 $172	20 $151	21 $151	22 $150	23 $165	24 $167
25 $151	26 $151	27 $159	28 $151	29 $151	30 $167	31 $185

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Lakeside Luxury King Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

Standard King

Standard Queen

Luxury Lake View King, Jacuzzi

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio, Jetted Tub, Fireplace, Lake View

Superior Two Queen Lake View Accessible

Luxury Suite, 2 Double Beds, Fireplace, Bath Jetted Tub

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Bath Jetted Tub

Superior Two Queen Lake View

Standard Two Full Beds

Luxury Villa

Two Bedroom Large Suite

Lake View Studio

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