May 6, 2025
Only In Your State
Cait Kontalis
This Peaceful Gem in Michigan Is the Next Big Thing in Slow Travel
This Peaceful Gem in Michigan Is the Next Big Thing in Slow Travel
"Each suite includes one to three bedrooms, a full kitchen, a coffee machine, and a smart TV. Free communal laundry facilities are available, as well as a shared pool, grills, kitchen, living space, fire pits, and more. The wide variety of amenities makes a lengthy stay not only possible but extremely comfortable."
— Cait Kontalis

Summary
A feature on The Neighborhood Hotel Grand Beach in Grand Beach, Michigan, framed as a premier slow-travel destination. The piece highlights 14 apartment-style suites and cottage homes, self-serve check-in, and extensive communal amenities, with a boxing-history nod referencing the site’s Pinewood Lodge origins and proximity to Lake Michigan.
