Accommodations

Sunset Valley Resort is a family-owned, motel-style resort on the Lake Michigan shoreline in Arcadia, Michigan. It sits just below the Inspiration Point Scenic Lookout on M-22, surrounded by the trails of the Grand Traverse Land Conservancy. There are thirteen rooms, each with its own theme. They range from simple sleeper rooms and cozy two-person kitchenette rooms to studios and suites with separate bedrooms and full kitchens, and every room has free Wi-Fi and its own picnic table and charcoal grill outside. Baldy Dune Trail, the Arcadia Marsh Boardwalk, Arcadia Bluffs golf course, Point Betsie Lighthouse, and the towns of Frankfort and Manistee are all a short drive away. Back at the resort, spend the day on the private beach and lake-themed playground, then end it with a campfire by the water or the sunset from the deck. Dog-friendly rooms are available, and the lakeside deck also hosts small weddings and family reunions.

In every room

• Free Wi-Fi and a 32" flat-screen Smart TV

• Towels and bed linens

• Fan and recliner (most rooms), plus a dresser

• Picnic table, charcoal grill, and outdoor seating at each unit

• Back door that opens onto the private commons and playground

• 100% smoke-free

Full-kitchen rooms add: a large refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, all the cookware and dishes you need, dish towels, and a dining table