Otis Harbor Springs

We came for dinner on a Saturday night for a date night in March and really enjoyed ourselves!! I can't speak for the rooms but the restaurant is wonderful! My husband has been coming to the area behind the motel for decades and remembers what existed before, he was so excited about the update and remodel that it was all he talked about. The owner has made thoughtful design choices and the seasonal menu options were great! Really well curated wine menu with some unique bottle options. The entire staff seemed really excited about working there. Also the whole place smells amazing. Basically, can't say enough good things!

To start with the positives, it was an absolute bargain, friendly staff, albeit a bit busy, it's a beautiful balance between chic and rustic. It seems to be striving for more of an upscale feel, which fits the demographic of the people we saw staying there. Everyone was very happy, healthy, & well dressed. The cocktail bar has some very stiff drinks and very attentive staff. It's a very inviting classic jazz lounge sorta feel. The coffee bar had delicious pastries & barista-style coffee. The bathrooms were obviously remodeled, they have campground-style showers but it was done well and is very usable and clean! The air conditioners were indeed loud but at least they work and thats more than I can say about some other places I've lodged. Our room had a TV, noise wasn't bad at all. Bed's, Linens, Pillows were all super comfy and high quality. ||It's located right on the scenic route, just minutes away from the beautiful downtown of Harbor Springs. In harbor springs you can try Breakfast at Small Batch at the Cupola which lives up to the hype of being the closest to a Michelin star restaurant in the area. Up the road, there are parks and trails that will get you right onto the water! Lots of small vendors along the M119 Scenic route. When you come back towards town for the evening be sure to stop at Pierson's Grille & Spirits for some of the best oven cooked pizza i've ever had!

Amazing, amazing, amazing! Everyone was so nice, the food was to die for (especially the prawns), and the drinks were delicious. The birch room is super cozy, with a plush bed that’s hard to get out of. The biggest perk of all is the flamingo estate products in the bathroom! Would absolutely stay again or even swing by for dinner!

Staff was exceptionally friendly and welcoming! We stayed here for a ski weekend and couldn’t have asked for a better accommodation. Rooms felt cozy and had everything we needed, and the bar/lounge was a perfect spot for an after ski cocktail. Old fashioned was 10/10.

Beautiful location, art, and atmosphere. Woke up with dense fog and deer outside the window every day, the the sun busting out midday. Ope then THE STARS at night. The food though!!!! So. Good. And every single person that works at Otis is incredible. Off the top of my head, Ash, Sam, Abigail, Helen, and Shannon, were so welcoming and great to be around in general. I will be coming back!

A restored icon of Harbor Springs. The place is 1960 chic with much of the original period decor and hardware. The slide-in-groove windows are a blast from the past. The staff was super helpful and attentive. We had an issue that was resolved quickly and beyond expectations. We ate here one night and the food was phenomenal. Handmade pastas, locally sourced meats and produce, all prepared perfectly. This place is popular with locals too. Minus one star for the loud wall A/C units in the rooms, which do warm up and stay warm on sunny days into the night. It is the perfect location to explore the Harbor Springs area and beyond. We will return!

What a cool place to stop and grab a drink and a bite to eat. The service was great and the ambiance was really nice. It was winter and cold out and with the fire place going it was a great stop for us. We will be going back to try the food, just reading the menu it sounds like it is going to be a hit. Can't wait to get back here.

I was so excited about staying in this Mid Century gem and it did not disappoint!|Check in was easy and included an actual key to our room. Our room was very cool! It included a record player, vinyl records and a pink tiled bathroom! The back door to the room led to a courtyard with comfortable seating for an afternoon cocktail or your morning coffee. The lounge, which unfortunately was not open the night we stayed, was absolutely stunning! I look forward to staying again!

We had almost everything on the menu - the beet humus was outstanding. Honestly, it was all very good. We sat at the bar and the bartender was awesome. She crafted a bourbon drink like I'd never tasted before and as simple as it looked, I can't recreate it. So many things they serve are made scratch, in house - from the beet humus to the lime juice that goes into the drinks. Oh - get the ceviche, I think it was snapper? Outstanding.

Amazing new hotel in Harbor Springs. Stylish, fun, exceptional food and drinks. Great patio. Lovely court yard. Perfect location, near harbor springs downtown, Pond Hill Farm down the street, and quick drive from Petoskey. Great for friends, family or couples trip.