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Reviews of Pinestead Reef Resort This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1265 N US 31, Traverse City, MI 49686, United States

#14 of 48 vacation rentals in Traverse City

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Review Score

Based on 253 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: September 6, 2025

    8.0
    Good accommodations. I would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Carpet needed replaced in our unit.

    I like the location. The pool and hot tub were great.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lots of spiders on the balcony.

    Lots of fresh air and water views.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Smelled musty, crumbs in several chairs, dirty cup in cabinet, small bathroom and decor was outdated.. Coffee was nasty. Spiders all over on the balcony,. Late check in , early check out and no breakfast or coffee outside of room..

    Views and beach access awesome. Beds comfortable and plenty of seating.. kitchen nice. Was probably really pretty ten years ago.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    The amenities and views were great. The beds were very comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Scrubber for cleaning the dishes was previously used and dirty. Enough pots were provided, but no pans.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2025

    9.0
    A wonderful, peaceful respite from the world. HIGHLY recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The weather. And you can't control that!

    The room was HUGE. A separate bedroom, full kitchen, sliding doors of living area and bedroom led to the sandy beach and beautiful water... about 100 feet away. I loved it.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2025

    8.0
    Very enjoyable long weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing is it’s a little out dated but we can get past that , we had 2 rooms with living , kitchen and bedroom (non smoking ) they both smelled like marijuana. Thankfully it was decent out so we kept the screen doors open as much as we could … after we made some sausage for breakfast the next day the smell had dissipated, we had a one year old traveling with us … we didn’t complain about it to management . We know there’s not much you can do for that .

    Location and views were perfect

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Would have liked to been on first floor instead of third floor

    There was a balcony that overlooked the water and Beach area. The beach area was well maintained and very clean. It was a very quiet area, which we enjoyed immensely.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    9.0
    Nice to get away!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower could be updated & new carpet

    The beautiful view of the water:) everything you needed was in the room

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay and would rebook in future
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little dated but that was ok. Room was very clean and tidy however even though no smoking (we had 2 rooms on third floor) on smelled like cigarettes and the other had a marijuana smell. Fortunately it was nice and we just aired it out through the open screened door wall. We didn’t feel the need to complain about it , but with babies it was a little unsettling having that initial smell greeting us .

    Location and view are perfect

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2025

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is so loud, from passing trucks and vehicles.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom and furniture needed updating.

    Beautiful view from balcony. Beds were very comfortable. Plenty of towels in bathroom.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    9.0
    We'll be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We've had this same room before, have requested it, but it's beginning to show some wear, and needs some updating. The bathroom sink dripped and drained slowly. Our last night there, it became a steady non-stop stream. We were checking out early, and notified the front desk right away. They were sending maintenance to fix it immediately. The ceiling over kitchen area needs updating, as dark areas have appeared that I didn't notice previously. Some of the furnishings are showing their age, and the carpet looked blotchy when we arrived. Nothing a little brefreshing can't fix. We'd stay again!

    We love Pinestead Reef, and have stayed here a number of times. The location is right on a beautiful beach, so the view is second to none. Rooms are spacious and have everything you need. You genuinely feel at home. You can fix your own dinner in the full kitchen if you like, or pile your takeout leftovers in the full fridge and nuke them for lunch the next day. And the ducks who've taken up residence there are fun to watch, but the rules are not to feed them. That's hard, when they show up at your patio door right when your Door Dash arrives! Staff we've encountered are really helpful and nice. The pool and hot tub area is an attractive space, although the hot tub is rather small. There is a sauna, although we didn't use it.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    9.0
    Love pinestead, have stayed lots of times with my husband. Will definitely be back again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    I chose two adjoining rooms for my stay and that was not given at check-in. The staff did upgrade our room to a 2 bedroom with shared living/kitchen. It was fine but not as much privacy as i wanted when i booked the rooms. It was also spring break so there were very loud teenagers running up and down the halls throughout the evening and knocking on the doors as they ran past.

    The size of the room was beyond my expectations. The view was amazing.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2025

    8.0
    overall it was a great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    a little outdated and we had to switch rooms due to the water not working.

    balcony and beach view.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleanliness

    The hot tub was filthy and the mirrors were discusting cob webs everywhere

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2025

    8.0
    Worst the price we paid room was huge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a little dirty at the pool area

    It was big beautiful views

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We all got strep fr the whirlpool

    Its affordable

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Pool deck area could use a cleaning

    Plates and dishes were provided in the kitchen!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds were older and uncomfortable. The facilities are dated but still comfortable.

    The staff was amazing and very friendly. We arrived quite late and they didn't act like we were a burden. Very friendly.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    9.0
    Great value stay in winter
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Separate bedrooms and common living/kitchen area.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was a little to hard. Kids running up and down the hallways. Not alot of pans for cooking with. More utensils like a spatulas. We have stayed other times and had great experience we will continue to stay as long as we are able. We will be coming back up in February 20th through the 23rd for my birthday weekend. Having family over to help me celebrate my birthday.

    I wish I had a ground floor room.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed our stay very much. This was our third time stay in there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could’ve been a little cleaner, but I’m not complaining

    Spectacular view , Love the two different rooms with sitting area in the bedroom area

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Check in time starting at 5:00; I'm a frequent traveller and have stayed at 100's of different properties and can't remember a check in this late anywhere.

    The room was large and comfortable, with a separate kitchen and living room from the bedrrom and bathroom, and the balconies from both rooms loooked right out onto the beach.

    Stayed in October 2024

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