Gus Macker

We had a cancellation for our apartment unit during Gus Macker. It can sleep 6 or 7. There is one queen bed, one full sofa bed and either air mattresses or fold aways can be used to sleep guests. There's a full kitchen too.

Too bad you are not here today. It is summer weather! Very odd for May, but so nice!

I'm baking M & M oatmeal cookies even though it is so warm, even though the stove is an antique and unreliable, so the cookies have turned once or twice during baking.

If you were here, you could have one.

April and Open and Happy

All the locals in Ludington are excited that the Badger starts sailing May 28. On sailing day, there is a Badger train ride that goes around town for the little kids, a fire hose send off, a crowd down at the dock waving and drinking coffee. We all feel proud that the Badger was recently placed on the National Register of Historical Places, right along with the Statue of Liberty and the Grand Canyon.

We’re open—it seems a few weeks before most motels nearby. I attribute that to our eagerness to get started. We’ve had fun decorating the rooms; new bedspreads and carpet and little touches that give each room a character of its own.

Debbie, my partner, has moved to Ludington full time. The interesting fact about her is that she is a tax expert with the IRS, keeping our motel books clean and proper. No Enron or Citybank here

We’ve got the waterfall running. We’ve got the wolfhounds on duty. And we’ve got Paul Schoenharl, my husband, on board to do man things. He’s even made himself a man cave in the basement. He’s an antique dealer, so if you have an antique you’d like an opinion on, just bring it along—if it isn’t too big!

Spring is near

Bird Festival May 14-18.

First sailing of the Badger, May 28^th.

“No fishing license” weekend June 13^th-14^th.

And golfing starting in April: we have a golf package with Hemlock golf club, a highly rated course.

I’m eager to show of the rooms, which have new carpet, and vintage spreads.

Keep in mind we love to do conferences and retreats.

Right now my husband Paul is restoring our kitchen to its 1930 style. He’s put in an elegant 1930 Estate gas stove with deco features and little legs!