Travel

Flight

Manistee County Blacker Airport- MBL

Local Airport that is just south of the our venue. 20 min from Ceremony / 45 min from Reception

Flight

Cherry Capital Airport- Traverse City Airport TVC

Largest Airport in the area that is northeast of our venue. 1 hour 5min from Ceremony / 50 min from Reception

Travel Note

Flight Bookings

Make sure to track the flight prices (you can do this on Google), since they have been fluctuating lately! Also, try out different arrival and departure days for cheaper options. i.e. Arriving Wednesday 8/17 and Departing Saturday 8/20 might be less expensive!

Rental Car

Traverse City Airport Rental Cars

List of Rental Car Companies at the Traverse City Airport

Rental Car

Manistee Car Rentals

Anyone flying into Manistee can find local rental cars or take the Benzie Bus Shuttle to get to their lodging. Victorian City Car Port is a local car rental dealer in the area- call to reserve 231-723-9840

Rental Car

Benzie Bus Shuttle

Airport Shuttle

House Or Rental

Air Bnb

Link to Air Bnb search in the area

Hotel

Bay Port Lodging

Rooms, Cottages, and Suites in downtown Frankfort. This is a charming hotel within walking distance to the downtown, grocery stores, cafes, restaurants, etc. We have a group discount for 10% off of rooms here. Call to book, ask for Melissa and mention Andrea Ross & Robbie Erhard's wedding to get the discount! Rooms include: Mini Fridge / Microwave / Coffee Maker / AC Rates are between $230 and $250 per night for Queen or Double Rooms, and this includes discounts and taxes. Cancellation policy is 30 days prior to arrival. ( 24 min. to Ceremony / 5 min. from Reception )

Hotel

Inn at the Alpine Budget Host

We have a minimum of 10 rooms with double queen beds blocked here at $124 for week nights, $147 for Friday and Saturday. If we reach 8 rooms under the block, the rate is discounted to $105 and $124 respectively. Make sure to call to make your reservation, mention the Ross/Erhard wedding, and book at least one month before the wedding. They will release the rooms if we do not reach 8 rooms by July 19th. If we have a lot of guests staying here, we will try to figure out a shuttle after the reception. Rooms have a fridge and microwave. Coffee/tea in the lobby, local restaurant partnership for breakfast, mini golf on site. The accommodations are modest, but they have great reviews! ( 13 min. to Ceremony / 30 min from Reception )

Hotel

Crystal Lake Resort

Motel rooms and cottages on a private beach of Crystal Lake. ( 27 min. to Ceremony / 14 min. from Reception )

Hotel

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Manistee

A hotel close to the Manistee airport, just south of where our ceremony will take place. It is a longer distance to the reception venue, but a great option if flying into Manistee. ( 24 min. to Ceremony / 40 min. from Reception )

Hotel

Coastal Inn Beulah

Updated Motel across from Crystal Lake. Room rates are about $230 per night for standard rooms. There is a lot of availability in both the Coastal Inn and Coastal Suites currently- they are under the same ownership and a quarter mile apart from each other. ( 27 min. to Ceremony / 13 min. from Reception )

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Coastal Suites Resort

Newly renovated Mid- Century Modern suites- some with kitchenettes. Same ownership as Coastal Inn. ( 28 min. to Ceremony / 14 min. from Reception )

Hotel

Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant

Boutique Hotel located right in the heart of Frankfort's downtown. Not many rooms left for this time in August! ( 25 min. to Ceremony / 7 min. from Reception )

Hotel

R & R Motel

Conveniently located motel- clean and friendly! ( 22 min. to Ceremony / 5 min. from Reception )

Hotel

Travelers Motel

Clean, comfortable, and affordable lodging within view of Portage Lake and Lake Michigan. Very close to Ceremony location and Erhard's house. ( 11 min. to Ceremony / 29 min. from Reception )

Hotel

Chimney Corners Resort

Cottage-style rentals ( 34 min. to Ceremony / 15 min. from Reception )

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Pleasant Valley Resort Motel

( 8 min. to Ceremony / 15 min. from Reception )

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Honor Motel

Small-town getaway motel just a short drive away from Sleeping Bear Dunes. ( 33 min. to Ceremony / 20 min. to Reception )

Hotel

Cold Creek Inn

( 27 min. to Ceremony / 13 min. from Reception )