Whispering Waters Bed and Breakfast Retreat 2020 Sarns Rd. Traverse City Michigan 49686 USA Phone: +1-231-941-5557 Fax: +1-231-941-0321 Toll-free: +1-888-880-5557

General Information

42 acres on the Boardman River, one of the northwest lower peninsulas' finest wilderness rivers. Newly refurbished house, riverside cabin and Springhouse suite. Springwater stream serenades guests in a retreat atmosphere. Very private countryside setting near Traverse City. Walking, biking and quiet snow sport trails available outside the door. Hot tub, sauna, massage, flyfishing, canoeing, tubing and kayaking. Perfect setting for group retreats.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: cabin and spring house suite
• There are 5 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is $ 95.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 120.00 and $ 175.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 70.00
• Other Accommodations: House
  Guest cabin on the bank of the river, with loft and queen size pull out. Screened in porch and fire place Main house has a loft and pull outs for larger groups. Spring House Suite has bedroom, bathroom, jacuzzi tub room,streamside sitting room.

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 9:00 AM
• Breakfast is served in the outdoors deck with covered glider, patio, Breakfast/dining area
• Additional food services included in room rate: Meals can be provided for retreats, Fruit
• Special meals available: Vegetarian

Policies

• Minimum stay required (minimum 2 nights in the Cabin and Spring House and seasonal weekends)
• Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Outdoors)
• We cannot accommodate guest pets (Facilities for horses, dogs allowed only restrained out of doors)
• Limitations on children staying (separate rooms only)
• No childcare is provided
• Deposit amount required (equal to one nights stay)
• Check in time is 3:00 and Check out time is 11:00
• Cancellations:
  Deposit equal to one nights stay. $20.00 cancellation fee No refund within 10 days (May refund with reselling of room)

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Lodge
• Built in 1984
• Opened for business in 1998
• Restored / Remodeled in 1997
• Access for the disabled is limited
• Parking available

Location

• Geographic region: Great Lakes
• Location is best described as: Forest, Riverside, Wetlands, Countryside
  
• Nearest major city: Traverse City (5 miles SOUTH)
• Directions to property:
  At the junction of US 31 S. and M 37 (Chums Corner), turn east on Beitner Rd. 1.5 miles on Beitner to River Rd. Right on River Rd 1.3 miles to Whispering Waters Sign on South (right) side of road. Drive slowly 3/4 mile on private drive to the end of the road, (across the bridge over the Boardman River) and up to the main house. Alternatively, south out Keystone Rd. from Traverse City to River Rd. East on River to Whispering Waters sign.
• Nearest major airport: TVC 8 miles
• Directions from airport:
  From the Traverse City Airport (TVC) turn West(right) to Garfield Ave. South (left) on Garfield 2.5 miles to Birmley Rd. West (right) on Birmley to Keystone. South (left) on Keystone to River Rd. East (left) on River to Whispering Waters sign on right side of Rd. Drive slowly 3/4 mile on private drive across the river to the end of the road and up to the main house.
• Meeting places:
  • Airport
  • Bus

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Mark and Julie, Brian
  We run personal growth workshops and encourage personal and group retreats. On site activities include bird watching, mushrooming, hiking, nature observation, canoeing, tubing, tree climbing, fly-fishing, snow-shoeing, skiing, skating
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There is one dog on the property
• Other pet(s) on the property: horses and barn cats

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Nature area, hot air balloning, horse trails, dunes, festivals, tall ship sailing, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Bird watching, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, skating, nature watching, mushrooming, river tubing, flyfishing, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming