Mitchell Creek Inn

We stayed here for an overnight while going to Torch Lake and Traverse City. It was clean, adorable, and lovely property. The office staff was so friendly and even put out a lovely light breakfast in the office this morning . So nice! Perfect for an overnight and was close to everything. Best price and they even have a fire pit and kayaks to use. This is a hidden gem for sure!

We stayed here last weekend and had a great time. The staff was kind and helpful. They even offered us extra beach towels to take to the lake...a whole 2 minute walk from our room! The room was very clean and comfortable. The backyard/creek area is such a nice little sanctuary. We loved being able to kayak down the creek into Lake Michigan. Bring charcoal, because they have a grill available for use!! We're already discussing coming back again this season because we had such a great time! We will definitely stay here anytime we're in Traverse City.

Very clean and extremely cute and comfy. Dogs absolutely loved being across the street from the beach. The staff is very nice and social able. The feel of country in the city. Took kayaks out to the lake. Area for coffee and light snacks for breakfast. Family oriented.

Mitchell Creek Inn is truly extraordinary. It is simple, beautiful, and lovingly cared for by the owners. Our family of four stayed in one of the cabins - it was comfortable, charming, and had everything we needed. The outdoor common areas were lovely with chairs to relax by the creek and toys for the kids (and adults). Kayaking on the creek and down to the bay was a highlight. It is also very close to the beach park and TART. It was our first time staying there, it will not be our last.

We had a terrific stay at Mitchell Creek Inn. The rooms and kitchen had everything we needed with plenty of space for our group. The air conditioning was strong and kept the rooms comfortable. But where Mitchell Creek Inn really shines is in the hospitality and amenities. I believe their names were Dave and Amanda, who were fantastic and super helpful and friendly every step of the way. The shared grassy area is very well kept and a pleasure to spend time in. Firewood is included as well and there is a great pit where we were able to make s’mores for the four year-old. They also offer kayaks, life jackets, and oars and it’s really just a few minute paddle to the bay, or a short walk across the street to the beach. I would definitely recommend staying at Mitchell Creek Inn to any family, for any trip when visiting Traverse City.

Loved staying at Mitchell Creek Inn for 3 nights. Nice size frig, microwave. Maybe could use hooks to hang coats , purses or extra hooks, storage in bathroom. Great water pressure, hot when needed! Enjoyed visiting with other guests by the bonfire and sitting out enjoying coffee or a drink on their property. The chairs by our door were great to watch the cars, chat with people as they went by . The coffee, granola, yogurt, muffins were perfect for a breakfast before exploring the town. The office always had bottled water available. Fresh towels were available at front desk. Great location and superb owners who go above and beyond to make you feel welcome.

This is a small affordable motel. The rooms are tiny but clean. This is not a high end luxury hotel by any means. It is clean, comfortable beds and safe. The outdoor space is great and it is a perfect launching point for your vacation. Traffic can be gross during the height of the day but just take the exit around the back. Walking distance to the beach and the STAFF IS AMAZING!!!!

Such amazing staff! Room was spacious and clean! Our absolute favorite was the free kayaks on the creek heading out to the lake. Thank you also for the free firewood and for having such a beautiful property! Favorite place on our road trip!

Exceptionally clean and well maintained. I had to arrive after the office was closed and the owner was very accommodating. I was happy to stay at a locally owned motel and would not hesitate to stay here again.

Great value. The place is a hidden gem. At the end of June, 4 of us stayed in a room with 2 queen beds. (Room 5). The room is very large. It had a small table and a kitchenette area. It is nice that the sink is outside of the room with the toilet and shower, so others could get ready. The beds were comfortable. There is a little porch area to sit and visit. The road is not far away, but traffic was not bothersome. We stayed in one of the 2 room cabins the next weekend. (July 4th). The cabins are set back farther on the property. They seem secluded as you can watch the creek and sit on the porch under the big shade trees. The cabin had a kitchen, living room, 2 rooms each with a queen bed. Again the sink is outside the bathroom which I like as it is easier to share with others. There is free kayak use with your stay. What a bonus. Dave took great care of us and answered any questions we had. It was nice to not be stuck in a hotel room where others are walking up and down the hall and slamming doors. It was a treat to be able to enjoy sitting in the porch in the evenings. We would stay here again

Another lovely stay at the Mitchell Creek Inn. Cleaner and more accommodating than most large expensive places. Love the soul and "little things" that make Mitchell Creek extra special, like the complementary snacks/coffee in the lobby, the library, the kayaks, grills, and communal fire pit. Also love the fact that they are truly pet friendly. One of our favorite places!

Seems like all the reviews have the same theme, rooms are clean owners are great. My second stay here. And nothing but positive things to say. This being an older building the rooms are bigger than a cheap multi level and the location is great.

The owners and their employees put a lot of work in to this cute little motor inn and it shows! The rooms are clean and comfortable and the location is peaceful despite being on a main road. Coffee and light breakfast was available each morning and the complimentary microwave popcorn was a nice amenity. We didn't have a chance to take a kayak out on the creek in the back but did enjoy the goofy golf courses just down the road.

I was really surprised with my cute little room this weekend. It was clean and the owners were super friendly. A very short walk to the beach and some places to eat (Denny's & Culvers). There's also a great outside area despite it being in a busy area. There was a pavilion, fire pit, grill, and kayaks to use on the creek. Convenient area and beyond met my expectations.

This is such a nice place. It should be rated higher on TripAdvisor. We felt like we were in a cabin. We stayed in a room with 2 queen beds and a kitchenette. So much better than staying in a big motel. Very clean. We definitely would stay here again. Very reasonably priced. Front porch to sit on and they have kayaks to use that are included in the price.

The two room with living room cabin was great and spacious. There were clean sheets, a working window AC, hairdryer to barrow. It was complete with a campfire and good company. There are so many big chain hotels in the area that I felt good about it being locally owned. I discovered that there was coffee and a continental breakfast was available during the morning in the lobby. Though we had a full kitchen, I figure what was offered augmented my own morning fruit regimen from the local market. I missed having time to visit the local beach just across the main highway. It was a nice experience all around.

It seems like a lot of people liked this hotel, however there was a fare amount of construction going on that was not mentioned at time of booking, its accommodations were basic at best, almost nonexistent "continental breakfast", broken knobs and an overwhelming smell of chorine came along with the jacuzzi.

This is hands down the best place to stay in Traverse City. The rooms are very nice, clean, and the owners are awesome. I will definitely recommend staying here, and will stay again the next time work brings us up here. Five stars, hands down.

As previously reviewed the place and owners are great. I dislike chains for their lack of character. This place exudes character from the mural on the wall in our room to the sitting area with grills by the creek. To bad these small pieces of Americana are becoming a thing of the past.

One of my favorite places to stay in TC. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Owners are friendly and accommodating...great value!

For basic simple lodging, this is a good place. Clean. Friendly staff, good rates for the value, paid $45 / night. Liked that it was across from the bay, but the traffic could be heard in the room.

I almost don't want to write this review as I would like to keep this little gem of a place a secret! My friend and I spent 3 nights at Mitchell Creek Inn last week. We had a room with a kitchenette which was perfect. The beds were very comfortable and everything was super-clean. It is within walking distance to bike/walking trail, several restaurants and East Bay is right across the street. There is a great area to chill out with a grill, chairs and a fire pit. Kayaks are available and put to good use! The owners, Amanda and Dave are amazing people. They go out of their way to make you feel welcome and will help you out in any way they can. An example of this is: my friend's car wouldn't start one morning and Dave immediately attached a battery charger. The car started the next morning. Dave gave us directions to Auto Zone which was a few miles away to have the battery checked and we were able to drive the 3 hours back home. We'll definitely be back!

After staying at one of the chain hotels nearby we decided to give Mitchell Creek Inn a try. Glad we made that choice. Comfortable cozy stay, clean rooms, fire pit out back by the creek, and friendly owners. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone..

NIce atmosphere, friendly staff, and a fire pit right by a creek that runs through the yard. And its a 5 minute walk from the beach. Friggn Sweet.

Stopped off on a whim on a trip around Lake Michigan. Not only do I love supporting local businesses but the owner is wonderful and accommodating. The rooms are clean and cute, just what you want for a romantic get away for two. No frills, let's the beauty of traverse city speak for itself !