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Bubba , Cindy, and Angel
Iris & Mike, THANK YOU, really that is all I can say; the stay was fantastic.
Both Cindy, Angel, and myself had a wonderful time. Your place is definitely one
of the nicer places that we have had the pleasure of ever staying and we are looking
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Michelle Dolby
Hello Mike & Iris, I just wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed our stay
last weekend. It was a perfect weekend getaway!! I own a shop with my mother in Grand
Haven and have told all of my customers about your cottages. I know my
parents already want to come next fall. Thanks again for a wonderful stay...I'm sure
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Bob Elliott
Mike and Iris, It was great to spend the week at your cabins in Frankfort. I really
enjoyed the fishing, but it was extra nice to come back and know that there were
great people like yourselves at the cabin. Bo has been asking me to come up for many
years and I am so glad I finally decided to do it. I am going to talk with my wife,
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Kathy Carlile
Thanks for the wonderful stay recently. Everything was perfect,as always. I swear
you even have a direct link to control the weather; it's always just splendid!! Nice
to see you all again!! Please reserve #3 for me again next year for Thurs. 7/31-
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Beth and Rusty
Another summer has come and almost gone and we continue to enjoy the Wayfarer Lodgings.
Elberta, Frankfort, and the surrounding area delight us. We look forward to
returning to the cabins and the relaxed atmosphere that surrounds us when we
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Joe Sus
Mike and Iris! Thank you again for a wonderful stay! I am in love with the place
and I look forward to coming back. Thanks for the great rate on a great room. Also,
thanks for all the help with making my trip as exciting as a trip in a big city....with
all the fun places to explore and check out! I look forward to visiting again soon.
The Trick Dog was amazing as well as Dinghy's last night! Have a great week! |
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Jan Goulart
Hi Iris, I'm back home and into my routine again. I wanted to take a few minutes
and let you know I had a great week-end last week. Staying at the Wayfarer was terrific
for me....it was just what I needed. The entire area was beautiful, the weather perfect
and my retreat well worth it. I hope to return again. |
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Tracy Ortlieb
Hi Iris, I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful visit at the Wayfarer (July 22/
Cabin 9). We have already passed your information on to some friends that were interested
after hearing about our trip. I’m sure we will try to make it back again! Please
extend our gratitude to your husband and sons. They of course helped make it an enjoyable
time. How could we have buried our boys up to their heads on the beach without
that little camp shovel?!!! Thanks Again! |
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Joe
Thank you again for a wonderful stay! I am in love with the place and I look forward
to coming back. With all the traveling I have done, I need to take my car in for
its expensive oil change tomorrow! Thanks for the great rate on a great room. Also,
thanks for all the help with making my trip as exciting as a trip in a big city....with
all the fun places to explore and check out! I look forward to visiting again soon.
The Trick Dog was amazing as well as Dinghy's last night! Have a great week! |
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Annette
Hi Iris and family, Opening day was a huge success! Our web site is www.EatAJoesGarage.com.
It would be wonderful to have you be our guests and let you have a good time
and relax like you do for us. I also wanted to write and share a piece of work of
Skyler’s with you. In our local paper there is a column school kids write for in
there classes. Each week is a new topic, and different kids from local schools have
their work picked and published. Last week Skyler wrote a paragraph on the topic
“summer dreams.” This is what she wrote,
“My summer dream is to go to Frankfort and go to the sandy beach. On the beach
I want to ride the waves and build a sandcastle and look for seashells. I also want
to go the the Mayfair restaurant and their awesome seafood. I also want to go to
the Wayfarer cabins and see our good friends, Iris and Mike, and the boys, Tyler
and Mark. We are going to have a blast. But I really want to go to the new Chinese
restaurant. I’m as excited as a puppy that just got a new toy.”
She already has some outfits picked out to pack!
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Bruce
Iris and Mike, Thank you so much for a beautiful place to stay. I've always wanted
a motel just like this. You're livin' my dream, girl. Whish we could stay longer.
Thanks again. |
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Mike and Janet R.
Dear Mike and Iris, After more than a 40 year hiatus, it was truly a joy to return
to the Wayfarer and re-live some memories and hopefully create some new ones for
my children. Not only is the condition of the individual cabins immaculate, but your
skill as gracious Innkeepers combines to make the Wayfarer one of Northern Michigan's
hidden jewels. |
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Tom & Holly U.
Mike & Iris, We want to say THANK YOU for a wonderful stay last week! The cottage
was very comfortable and quiet; it was just what we were looking for. The location
was great too: we loved being able to ride our bikes into Elberta, Frankfort and
Beulah, and being so close to the beach.
I hope your trouble with power outages is over and things will get back to normal.
Sorry we didn't say goodbye, but we left so early that the office was still closed.
Thank you for your hospitality (and for the soaps: that was an unexpected treat).
We look forward to seeing you on a future vacation! |
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Paul Kamulski
Dear Mike and Iris, I just wanted to drop you a line thanking you for your hospitality
during our stay at your lodgings. The cabin was great and your dining recommendations
were terrific! You are both wonderful hosts and I will certainly refer you to anyone
who plans on visiting the Frankfort area. Thanks again.
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Bridget
We had such a wonderful time at your place. It felt like we were vacationing at home
with family. You and Mike and the boys are so warm and welcoming. We loved meeting
all your friends and the other visitors, too. We couldn t have had a better time.
Coming home this year was the roughest it's been since my parents owned their cabin
on Lake Michigan. As soon as I take the pictures off my camera I'll send you the
one of John using the outdoor shower. We will be looking at our calendars soon to
pick a fall weekend to come up there. Hope you re not completely full. Thanks again
for everything. Glad you liked the pesto!
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Raymond and Linda Rule
I just wanted to drop you a few lines and let you know how great it was to be there.
Staying at the Wayfarer was the best time since my childhood staying at a cottage.
We felt like family coming home for a visit after being gone for a long time. Even
though it was our first time staying there(it won't be the last), we are already
waiting for our next trip back. You are such a warm and caring person we felt right
at home. I hope on our next trip to be able to meet your husband, if he is anything
like you, it will be a pleasure. Thank you again for such a quiet, cozy, stress free,
relaxing, entertaining, and beautiful place for our vacation.
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Mike Brown
I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed my one night stay at the Wayfarer. The
cabin was clean, cool, and very comfortable. I would never hesitate to tell my friends
to give you a call if they are ever in the area. Thanks for the hospitality.
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Barbara Phillips
Iris, Mike and boys: Thanks for the cool place to stay. I no longer enjoy 'Motel
Living' but your place is always a holiday. Keep it up!
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Diane and Russ Weid
Just got home and wanted to thank you for the nice stay at your cabins.We found our
cabin very clean and comfortable. What matters most? Good mattresses, cleanliness,
nice showers and quiet. It was all of that. We will definitely recommend you guys
and also hope to return another time. Thanks!
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Michelle Reed
Thank you for the most relaxing and fun filled vacation we have had in quite some
time. The cabin was comfy; allowing us the most restful sleep! Thank you for all
of your insight on restaurants, places to see, and where to ride the bike. We are
already planning our visit for next summer.
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Cynthia Brothers
Thank you for your hospitality. We so enjoy coming to your place for rest and rejuvenation.
I had hoped to come in the fall for changing of color. I have to conferences I must
attend so I'm not sure I can work it out. However, I will see you next summer. Don't
forget to send me the Pecan Cookie Recipe. Enjoy the rest of the summer.
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Dana
We departed in such a flurry of activity I did not get a chance to come in to the
office and thank you for being wonderful hosts. We had a wonderful time and the accommodations
fit in nicely with our family reunion needs. It was great to have a central meeting
place, but also our own little private abode to retreat to for some quiet time. I
did finally get a chance to walk down to the beach, and the view was spectacular.
I got my fix and soaked up as much of Michigan's water beauty as I could while I
was there because out here in the desert things are a bit parched.
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Ruth & David Coleman
Cottages are fabulous!!! Mike and Iris are the consummate hosts. My new husband
loves it more than my ex-!!!
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S. Breiten
Our stay was so relaxing. The pillows were spectacular. The only regret: We couldn't
stay longer. We will see you again in the fall.
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Kathy Carlile
Hello! This is later than it should be, but I just wanted to say "Thank You"
to you both for another dose of your fine hospitality. It was splendid, as always!!
Even the "Dog Boy" enjoys himself!! See you next year; I can hardly wait!
Really, I do look forward to coming all year long!
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Bob and Jan
Hi Mike and Iris, We just wanted to thank you for our brief but wonderful time at
the cabins! Iris, it is looking so cute there and the window boxes are so pretty
in the back! I loved the coffee touch with the basket for cream and sugar and the
soap etc! wow, It is so nice! We just slept like a log there! ...soooo, the cabins
were so quiet and wonderful. Now, the real reason for writing is to say the cookies
were out of this world and we would love the recipe! I ate mine and ate Bobs the
next day! Would you like to share it with us????? Thank you again for a great time
and I am so sorry I did not have a chance to visit with you Iris! Love to both of
you, Bob and Jan p.s., did you win the election Mike???
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Tom and Mary Ellen Lesperence
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..What a cute and cozy place to stay and we will surely recommend it. thank you!!!
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Marie Johnson
Mike, Iris & the Twins hope to join you soon. The place looks great! I'm very
happy for you guys out there in paradise.
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John Baker
Looks like a nice place to visit!
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Norman Rossiter
Advised by the tacklebox to take a look. We are hoping to visit your area in Aug/Sept
2002. Looks great.
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Corinne Nye
HELLO to all! Row I miss you and to your brother and his wife your cabins are as
great as they sound, don't forget spotless! You two need a great big picture of the
twins for advertisement because they are so cute.
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Dan Convery
The Wayfarer is a GREAT place to stay,I enjoyed it very much!!!Iris and Mike are
terrific hosts and I'm looking forward to my next trip to Elberta! Thanks again...
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Lee
Mike and Iris, A quick note of thanks here from Lee, Bill, Ben and Tom. We enjoyed
our stay at the Wayfarer and thought the location was the best we've found so far
in 12 years of coming to the area to fish for steelhead during late October/early
November. Your flexibility and sense of humor in dealing with our ever changing plans
was especially appreciated as w as the referral to Dinghy's for good eats. We hope
to be in touch again soon. Thanks again....Lee
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Beth Warner
Hello! Just wanted to tell you our week in July was just perfect for our family!
The tree rope, two 7 year old boys and birthday fire for Lauren didn't hurt either!
Hello to Marc and Tyler - we have a sweet picture to send of Iris & Mike on the
back stoop. Hope to come again next July. Beth, Lauren & Daniel Warner
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Kathy Carlile
Thanks for the wonderful hospitality and accommodations. All was just perfect, as
usual. Do you guys even fix the weather for your guests?!! Well, you know I'll be
back again next year; same weekend. Please reserve "my" cabin #3 for Friday
8/2-Sun.8/4,2002. I'll look forward to seeing y'all then. Take care!!! Kathy
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Tom & Teri Reisner
You guys are the best!! We enjoy staying there so-o-o-o much. Nice to be able to
bring Hunter too. She loves to run there. See you guys soon. Almost fall, yeah!
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Roger Hurd
Hi folks, just a quick note to thank you for having us at your place. We had an absolutely
wonderful time. We all thank you for your hospitality and your help in our time of
need.(The van problems). We have a picture of Iris and her welcome(the shotgun reception)on
our refrigerator. The grandkids get a real kick out of it. We have all commented
on the change of pace from staying in motels. It was so nice. We would recommend
your lodgings to anyone. Best of luck to you all. Roger Hurd and Family
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Mike and Judy Doerr
We certainly enjoyed our stay and being with the 4 of you. Your place gets better
every year, and cabin #9 was fantastic (Great little touches Iris)! You two work
so hard and it shows. We'll see you again in the fall. Judy and Mike
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Kaspars and Susan Driksna
Just a short note to Mike and Iris for the hospitality that was shown to us during
our stay at your place. I'm glad that we were able to find you on the internet and
make reservations. Want you to know that we will becoming back to your area and would
love to be able to stay in one of your cabins again. We felt right at home at your
place. Frankfort is a lovely area and I'm sure that we will be able to spend more
time there in the future. Thanks again, Kaspars and Susan Driksna
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Gary and Candice Conant
Mike and Iris, just wanted to thank you and tell you what a wonderful place you have!
I don't think we could have spent a nicer evening anywhere, and I hope that we can
return in the future! Thanks so much for having us and best of luck with your great
business. Gary and Candice Conant
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Andreas Baving
Na auch nicht schlecht, wo Du dann wohnst :-)) Also liebe Grüße von der
Insel Sylt -- Deiner alten Heimat: http://www.sylt-suche.de
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Jim Pattyn
Mike & Iris, you have done a great job with my old home and the business. It
was a very unique experience for me to stay in the motel that I grew up in. Watching
your boys play outside I could see my brother and I playing many years ago. I am
having my 20-Year High School Reunion in 2003 so I will see you then. Best wishes.
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Jenny McGrorey
Iris and Michael offer the most rustic, beautiful, scenic, clean, friendly lodgings
I know. The knotted pine walls give you the warm, country feeling, you can hear only
the birds singing in the air, greeting you with songs that makes you smile and relax
... leaving all your worries behind. The innkeepers and proud owners, Iris and Michael,
make you feel like part of their family - so much that you suddenly get the urge
to brag about your twin nephews, Mark & Tyler. You can pay me now, Iwis ;-) Jen
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Nicole Pattyn
it's a wonderful place i'm glad to say that it was part of my family history and
that the new inkeepers are taking very good care of. Sometime soon i will be back
up there to stay.
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Barb and John
What a great place. It is refreshing to find a family owned business where pride
of ownership is still alive! The cabin we stayed in was very clean. It had all the
comforts of home away from home,and close to all the activities we wanted. We were
also happy to find such nice and caring innkeepers (owners) right there to answer
questions.Your hosp itality and friendliness made us feel like we were the most important
part of your day. Thank you. You are now on our "MUST DO" yearly list.
Tell the twin boys hello.
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Hartmut Reinsch
By the comments and the beautiful website "Pics', it looks like a fine place
to spend some time. Greetings to the Jones family too. Hartmut Reinsch from Toronto
Canada
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Jeanette
What a delightful place hosted by quite wonderful folks! My first visit will not
be the last! Thank you!
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Tom & Elisha Organ
Just wanted to say thanks for the wonderful time we had staying there.
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Carolyn, et al
You know I enjoyed my three weeks in MY cabin. This will remain the one 5 star place
that is never listed in the Directory of Must-See Americana. I hope the world finds
Wayfarer but doesn't spoil the beauty of all that we go "up north" to see.
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Don & Carol Gauthier
Have not had the pleasure of the lodgings but enjoyed your friendship for many years.
Hope to join you someday soon at the Wayfarer and enjoy your company once again.
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Kathy Carlile
August 13, 2000 Mike and Iris, Thanks for another great stay. As always, the hospitality
and accommocations were wonderful!. Will be back again next year, same weekend as
usual. See 'ya then!!
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Rick & Anne, et al.
Mike & Iris: Thanks for the best family reunion ever! The whole gang was very
pleased with the accomodations and had a great time. Nice job on the weather, too!
Hi to the boys!
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Sarah
my husband and i stopped by last nite looking for a place but you were full with
family reunions.we slept in our own bed instead and will save the wayfarer and pt
betsie lighthouse for another time-planning ahead this time--now that we know where
you are!! thanks for chatting and the good directions! sec
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Jayne Weaver
My sister and I stayed in cabin #2 in July....loved it! I am just getting
around to checking your website, as I said I would. Shared it with my husband. We'll
be back!
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Dan and Lisa McMillan
Look forward to seeing you on Sat.
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Uta & Ulrich
We just came back from a wonderful stay at the Wayfarer. If you go north, this is
the place to stay! And let Iris&Mike tell you (in German!) where to go for great
dinner, lonely & gorgeous canoeing, wonderful beaches...
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Karl and Stacy Duwe
We would LOVE to try out Wayfarer Lodging… if not this year, them maybe next year?
We will cross our fingers!
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Richard and Ruth Congdon
THE best lodgings in all of Michigan. We stay here in both the spring and fall and
will return year after year. Great cabins (all with bathrooms) and wonderful hosts,
including the twins--a guaranteed good time!
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Mark and Tonya Robinson
I heard about your site from my parents. Looks great, can't wait to come up this
fall!
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Pheobie
I was driven by and saw your place. when i need a place to stay when i'm up in this
area i'll stay with you!
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Dorthy
Nice place you have there y'all. I really like the #9 cabin it looks wonderful with
all the touches you gave to all or them I can't wait to come back! Yall come here
ya here!!! =)
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Linda
What a neat place. Cottages are delightful. So are you and Mike. See you soon. Thanks
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Steven L. Smith
Looks real nice cant wait to get there. Please have big fish waiting in lake.
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Rowanna
What a great idea. It must have been Iris who thought of it. It looks really impressive.
See you Saturday. Love R
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