Great Comedy in Onekama at Shays Chops House

Just in case you haven't heard, Shays Chop House right here in Onekama is not only a great dining experience, it also is THE place to go for comedic entertainment. Check them out for upcoming events.

WOW! What a summer!

Labor Day Week-end is here already. FYI: We still have vacancies for Sunday and Monday.
I can't believe the summer is coming to an end.
The summer just flew by so fast. We had 100% occupancy for July and August, except for last week we had a few rooms go vacant.
Yes, things are slowing down and I can finally catch my breath! ..Maybe.. The calls are already coming in for the fall color tours. More information on that at M-22 Michigan's Most Scenic Highway - Color Tour Home Page
I will keep everyone posted as the colors change up here.

Wine tasting at Organic Vineyards in Manistee County

There is a new place about 3 miles from Onekama, half way between the motel and the casino, it is the "Douglas Valley Organic Vineyard" It is quite an amazing place, or will be when it is finished. They are now open for wine tasting, shopping and hay rides.
Check them out . While your in the mood for wine tasting and shopping, don't forget "Linebacks" right here in the Village of Onekama.

Calling all fishermen(and fisherwomen) to Portage Lake!

The word is out! The salmon fishing here in Manistee County is more that fantastic...a 31 lb salmon documented by The DNR caught last Sunday by Netminders Charters in Onekama.
And its not just the salmon..walleye, perch, and bluegills are coming in record numbers and so are the fisherman. Call soon to get a reservation, we are getting filled up already for fall.

Having a great time at Travelers Motel!

Everyone is having a great time this week-end at the Travelers Motel. The weather here has been great and of course the fishermen are happy. Lots of Coho and Steelhead are keeping the fish cleaning station busy and my freezer full!
We also have a delightful group of women staying here. They are a "mother& daughter" group. Every year they get together for a week-end get-away. Part of their outing includes getting dressed up and then going out for a great time. This years theme was the "Roaring Twenties" (see photo). I bet the folks in Onekama are getting a kick out of these ladies!

Manistee County Fair in Onekama

Just a reminder that the Manistee County Fair starts Tuesday, Aug 19. and runs through the week-end. Check out the fun. Mention my blog and get a 10% discount on any room during the fair.
We still have a few vacancies during the week and 3 queen rooms for this week-end

Also, for any bird watchers out there, the Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary and the Michigan Audubon Society will be joining forces to create the first ever Migration Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 23.They are planning a series of activities that will be of interest to people of all age groups. They are located at 2890 Lakeshore Rd , just north of the Orchard Beach State Park.

Salmon Fishermen at Travelers Motel

Our fishermen love it here. The salmon fishing is great right now, plus we have a large parking lot to accommodate any size boat and a convenient fish cleaning station.
A couple of our favorite return guests, Richard and Gary, always catch a lot of salmon.
.They often leave us some of there catch and Gary has given me some great recipes for preparing salmon. Feel free to post your recipes!

Labor Day Week-end filling up

We still have a few availabilities for the Labor Day Week-end. For that Friday and Saturday the large one bedroom kitchenette is still available as well as 3 single rooms. For Sunday and Monday we have several to chose from,including our "lighthouse room" pictured here. There is a two night minimum for that night.

Travelers Motel; The hidden gem

Since we acquired the motel in 2004, our goal was to provide guests with a unique, comfortable,"home away from home" experience. The hospitality and family feeling that you would find at a bed and breakfast, yet the privacy of a motel. The next thing was to get the word out.
Of course the " Up North" charm has really made Travelers Motel a destination spot. The cleanliness of our rooms is top priority.Our guest compliments are what keep our job so fulfilling.
Every year more and more travelers to this area have discovered our "hidden gem ". This year, we feel that we have met our goal.
Thanks to all of our wonderful guests. A lot of you return time after time and we look forward to your next visit.
One of our recent compliments came by way of her blog at http://fire-n-sand.blogspot.com