Michi-Aho Resort

BRINGING BACK TRADITION! My family has been customers of the Michi-​Aho resort for over 50 years. Different owners put a different emphasis on their time and energy, to build up the business.
I’ve just returned from my most recent visit, and am very impressed and pleased. The current owners, Pat and Judy Hingos, are definitely putting time and effort into building the resort into a great family location. They have remodeled (and plan to do more over the coming months) inside and out. My wife’s observation was «you can tell there is a woman’s touch here» in reference to the presence of books to read in a basket by the reading light next to the couch, or the ceramic bass salt and pepper shaker holder, or even the presence of a toaster in the kitchenette. Pat admitted he might not have thought a toaster as a kitchen necessity, but Judy got them and made sure they were in each room.
We were there to celebrate our 35^th anniversary (which is appropriate as I chose the Michi-​Aho as our honeymoon motel 35 years ago, but that’s another story). We took a day trip to Mackinac Island. Pat shared with me he and Judy celebrated their anniversary at Pictured Rocks, and I think that will make a great trip for another visit.
The fishing was a little slow. Over 50 years, I’ve seen it be slow occasionally. Even for the fishing being slow, I managed to lose the biggest fish I’ve ever caught (a pike) at the edge of the boat, and land enough fish for a terrific dinner (and could have brought 2 – 3 meals worth of fish home, if I’d wanted). On a particularly hot day, we went swimming at Bewabic State Park. We planned other activities and could not get it all in. The weekend we arrived was during the Crystal Falls Fungus Fest. When I was on the water, and the fish were not biting, I enjoyed the wildlife, including beavers, deer, and an amazing assortment of birds. I saw a Common Loon, Canadian Geese, ducks, jays, crows, Great Blue Herons, vultures, and of course the Bald Eagle family with their nest just at the water’s edge. I managed to see all those birds on one trip down the river.
Pat and Judy are building a family vacation destination, and I think they are succeeding. The price of a full week’s vacation is extremely affordable. Whether you are an avid fisherman, who wants to launch your boat in the lagoon and get to Peavy Pond to chase your own trophy pike, walleye, or smallmouth (and they have musky roaming around there, too) or you are looking for a family memory, teaching the kids to fish, seeing amazing natural beauty and starting your own 50 years of tradition, this is the place to seek out in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to start your adventure. If you need anything, Pat will make your stay as pleasant as possible.

BEWARE — HORRIBLE-​Blood stain on sheets-​GROSS
August, 2014-​Called to make a reservation at this motel. The male owner clearly stated they had renovated it and it was NOT a motel, but a RESORT. OMG — NOT even close! Filthy, smelly, no outlet in one room, fridge didn’t work, blood stain on sheet and the rudest male owner! He told the male with our family that he needed to «get his women under control». WHO says that??? Try the LOVELY Lake Mary Resort. Close in price and you get a HUGE lake, fish, a boat, kayaks, air conditioning, WiFI, laundry facilities, a playground, docks, swings, firepit, and lovely views and more! NIGHT and DAY comparison. We were SO blessed to change resorts from a run down messy 7 room building to a lovely cabin with a customer service oriented owners. BEWARE the Michi-​Aho until the male owner grows up, learns to respect women and his customers and take some pride in providing a safe, clean environments for human beings. Not the pigsty he tried to pass off as a resort. We had to take children and find a place to stay late at night and he laughed about it. Terrible experience. Will never ever stay there again and hope others will heed this warning. God bless.