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Whaleback Inn

M-22, Leland, MI 49654
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Whaleback Inn
Ranked #1 of 6 Leland B&B and Inns
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Kalamazoo
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43 reviews 43 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

Stayed at the Whaleback Inn with two girlfriends while on the way to Harbor Springs. Rooms are small and rustic yet tidy and clean, and many have a view of Lake Leland. Unfortunately the unseasonably cold and rainy weather didn't allow us to explore the grounds or visit the lake which is just across the street. Breakfast is served from... More

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CA
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30 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

Paid extra for "lake view" room. When walk in the room, see this huge tree trunk right in front of window in the center, blocking the views. You could peek from either side of tree to see the lake, but very annoying every time you look out the window trying to see the lake. You could go out and see... More

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michigan
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4 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

The Waleback Inn was a pleasant surprise! The room was very clean with a cabin/rustic decor, comfy beds and quiet. The owners were very friendly and accommodating! The weather was not great so we were unable to truly enjoy all of the amenities. I would definetly recommend the Whaleback Inn and I know if I get back to Leland I... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

We recently stayed at the Whaleback Inn on a girlfriends weekend in Michigan. Scott and Tammi, the owners, offer excellent suggestions for area restaurants and sight seeing. While we missed the full breakfast (off season), we enjoyed goodies from a local bakery. Borrowing the paddle boat, we explored Lake Leland after a hike to the summit of the nearby Whaleback... More

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East Lansing
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

The Whaleback Inn is very pretty, and it was a great place to stay for a long weekend. My friends and I rented 2 rooms. We loved the big porches overlooking the water. And the continental breakfast was very fresh and nice. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. I liked that we could walk to the dock and sit... More

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Novi, Michigan
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3 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

My wife and I decided last minute to go up north. Contrary to tradition, I made all the arrangements. Very risky. After quite a few calls with no luck, and feeling desperate, I made contact with Scott and was lucky to find a vacancy. What a surprise. Great location, awesome view, very clean, and Scott and Tammie were gracious and... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012 via mobile

Like a great bed and breakfast, lots of personal touches from the owners! Excellent location, great view, nice breakfast ( cherry butter--yum!), and nice people! Would definitely return! Thanks to the owners for being so attentive!

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Naperville, IL
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2012

We spent one night in a double-queen room. The building is unsurprisingly a one-floor prefabricated which does not feel so sturdy. Studry is the solid wood which dominates in the furniture; there is a small desk to put the maps on to plan for the next day, beds are not too soft. The bathroom is very small, and the skin... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2012 via mobile

Owners were very friendly and helpful. The grounds were well kept with plenty of comfortable chairs to sit and enjoy the view. The room was very clean and quaint with raccoons carved into the bedposts. Snacks and water were available in the common room, and the continental breakfast was served on the porch. It was a short walk down the... More

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Denver, Colorado
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2012

4 of my sisters, two nieces and a family friend decided to do a fun trip up North (I live now in Colorado and searched online for a place to stay) as a girls roadtrip adventure together. Both Scott and Tammy were very helpful on the phone since I kept adding rooms as our group kept growing. But also helpful... More

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Also Known As:
Whaleback Hotel
Whaleback Hotel Leland
Address: M-22, Leland, MI 49654
Region: United States > Michigan > Leelanau County > Leland
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Ranked #1 of 6 B&Bs / Inns in Leland
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