4.5-star hotel offering lake views, free Wi-Fi, kitchen in all rooms, and an on-site store. Conveniently located near Spider Lake and Cherry Capital Airport.
Guests appreciate the clean, spacious rooms and well-equipped kitchens, alongside attentive service and beautiful lake views. Some small practical improvements have been suggested to enhance convenience.
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Fife Lake Lodging & Party Store offers down-to-earth accommodations with scenic lake views in a relaxed, low-key setting. This modest hotel, which also operates an on-site party store and cafe, provides guests with rooms featuring kitchens and air conditioning, making it a practical choice for those seeking convenience and comfort. Free Wi-Fi and parking add to the accessibility, while the smoke-free environment and kid-friendly policy cater to a broad range of travelers. Pets are not permitted here.
Located at 228 E State St, this property is a short stroll from local points of interest, including the Fife Lake Area Historical site and village market. It serves as a convenient base for exploring nearby natural attractions such as Spider Lake, Arbutus Lake, and Rennie Lake, all highly rated by visitors. Guests appreciate the quiet atmosphere and the close proximity to dining options within walking distance, as well as easy driving access to Traverse City.
Reviews often highlight the cleanliness and homey feel of the rooms, with particular praise for well-equipped kitchens and thoughtful amenities like linens, toiletries, and fans. Some guests suggest additional mirrors and minor improvements for enhanced comfort, but overall feedback reflects satisfaction with the welcoming environment and attentive management. The check-in time is 3 PM, with checkout by 11 AM, facilitating a smooth stay experience.
This property is well-suited for travelers looking for simple, comfortable lodging on the shores of Fife Lake, especially families and small groups who appreciate a quiet retreat with practical facilities. Those seeking extensive on-site dining or fitness options should note these are not available here, ensuring a more laid-back and unpretentious stay.
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Beautiful place! The place was very clean and I love that they offered everything extra such as linen, pillows, toilet papers, tissues, trash bags, etc. they also have everything you could possibly need for cooking and blower dryer in the bathroom. It felt like home. We want to come back in the summer!
Perfect stay for a fall girls trip! There were lots of nice little touches that you don’t always see in Airbnb’s like a sound machine & box fans in the bedrooms. The only thing we could suggest to make it even more perfect would be a few more mirrors.
Had a great time! It is a cool winter get away! Clean, big rooms, nice bathroom. Kitchen was perfect for comfort cooking on a cold day! We’ll definitely be back.
Enjoyed our stay! Clean and Quaint! Know we had neighbors- couldn’t hear them through the walls….That was Great! Felt Safe and Secure. True to advertised pictures. Lake is Beautiful! Good Food in walking distance. Easy drive to Traverse City. Management company is quick to respond. Will stay again!
.This was our first airbnb experience and it was wonderful!! everything looked just like the pictures .Easy Check In and Check out . The lakeview was absolutely amazing , rooms where very clean and the beds were very comfortable to sleep on. We will definitely book here again would like to see the lake in the summer .
Fife Lake Hotel is truly a hidden gem. We come to visit family in Kingsley and always come to the Fife Lake Hotel to stay. Chelsea is very welcoming and accommodating. The rooms are neat, very clean and feel like home. They keep doing more updates making it even a better place. Sitting out back, overlooking the water is breathtaking. I highly recommend staying here.
Thank you for a great stay! The place was spotless, and your thoughtful touches made us feel right at home (coffee, paper towels, etc) We were taken aback by the breathtaking views and how spacious it was Our host was attentive and made sure everything was in order for our arrival. Will definitely book again if we are back in this area!
Really good experience overall! Group of girls enjoying the northern country within 30 min TC. Very clean and neat and updated. Could’ve used a mirror in each room since only 1 bathroom, more hooks at least in bathroom and better springs under twin mattress to control irritating noise for sleeping. We’d recommend this place for couple of family.
Off US-131, this modest hotel on the shores of Fife Lake is a 3-minute walk from local history at Fife Lake Area Historical, and a 13-minute walk from Fife Lake Village Market.
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