North Country American Inn

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Double Room
Property entrance
Reception
Food and drink

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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502 South Cedar Street, Kalkaska, MI, 49646
  • Place, Twin Birch Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Signature Double Room

  • 26 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Single Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Triple Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Kalkaska

A stay at North Country American Inn places you in the heart of Kalkaska, a 4-minute drive from Twin Birch Golf Course and 8 minutes from Mud Lake. .This motel is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Torch Lake and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Smith Lake.

What's nearby

  • Twin Birch Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Grandview Golf Club - 18 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 22 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 22 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Torch Lake - 22 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Trout Town Country Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Moose & Stella’s - ‬10 min walk

About this property

North Country American Inn

Motel in Kalkaska with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
North Country American Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. 40-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. This motel also features barbecue grills, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a vending machine. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the motel's 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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North Country American Inn KALKASKA
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North Country American
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Country American Kalkaska
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North Country American Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 591 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 591 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 591 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 591 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 130 out of 591 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at check-in was wonderful, but this property should not be listed on Orbitz. It was a very rundown motel that felt more like it rented rooms by the month. It had the bare minimum but honestly did not feel either safe or comfortable. I don't think anyone booking online would feel satisfied with this location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miroslava

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Very dirty place. Photos on a booking website were probably 10 years old! Don’t recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ELIZABETH

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Grazyna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ankit

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deirdre T

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This motel was nice and clean.. Check-in and check out were seamless. It is false advertising for the breakfast and the Egyptian cotton bedding lol..but I wasn't expecting much. The "breakfast" is Little Debbie snack ckes but the coffee is delicious. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They should clean the walls and replace shower curtain
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie, Grand Ledge

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

james

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Avoid this Dump!

I would avoid this property and pay the extra $50 to stay in All Seasons. Very poorly maintained property, the “breakfast “ consisted of coffee and some cheap sweets. A real dump, not worth $131/night
Breakfast. Really?
Cracked plaster
Paper holder falling off the wall
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Property in convient place. Staff was nice. Recommend for short stays
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Travis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sasquatch Shaving Party

Pictures are deceiving they are about 30 years behind. Place is run down and unclean. Checked into room uneaten food left in a styrofoam container on top of microwave. Pubic hair left all over bathroom counter and in sink. Looked like they had a sasquatch shaving party. Food remenants in the sink strainer. Hair on every towel pulled from the rack. Stained sheets hair in the bed also. Booked this through hotels.com with no refund otherwise I would have left and found another place to stay. Slept on top of blankets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I decided not to stay at north country inn
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Zane

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

janice, fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got to the hotel late. When we got to our room, it was in terrible condition. The toilet and bathroom wall was literally covered in sh! . When I showed the picture to the guy at the front desk, he was very apologetic. I would have left, be we found out there were absolutely zero rooms anywhere around Gaylord for 50 miles, that's why we ended up here. The carpets were filthy, dead bugs/wasps in the windows. Run from this place. If i hadn't had kids with me, i would have slept in my car.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Megan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hole in wall

Requested handicap access as I had hip surgery a few months ago. Our room was up stairs. Room was extremely hot even with heat turned down. TV didn’t work. Crumbs all over floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Nelae

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed sheets had hair on them and stains. Toilet so dirty it looked like a stool was in there. Booked a room online but office changed availability in office.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy and quick check i
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The place is just run down and not kept up. No attention to detail in the room preparation process.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs updating and not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024