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A modern building with a glass facade and a sign for Turtle Creek Casino & Resort.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel".

1. Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

11.3 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Elina

￥19,029

￥20,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A beach view with two white lounge chairs, one with a straw hat and the other with a towel, and a small table with a book and a bottle between them.

A deck with a fire pit and two chairs overlooking a sunset over water.

A spacious gym with multiple exercise machines, large windows, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A large, multi-story hotel with a beachside location, featuring numerous balconies and a sandy beach with sun loungers.

2. The Baywatch Resort

16 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Kevin

￥12,938

￥15,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A hotel room with a carpeted floor, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a television.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a corner bathtub, and framed pictures on the wall.

A cozy hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area.

3. Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

15.8 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

michael

￥11,066

￥12,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a staircase.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a coffee machine in the background.

A building with a brick facade, a circular window with a wreath, and two potted plants in front.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a diving board, and a sunlit room with windows.

4. All Seasons Resort

15.1 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Riel

￥14,090

￥14,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a large window.

A hot tub with a tiled edge and a metal ladder, surrounded by a brick floor and wooden chairs.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and modern furniture.

5. Grand Beach Resort Hotel

15.9 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Shana

￥12,130

￥14,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A sign for Sandbar Lodge with a landscaped garden in front.

A hot tub with a control panel, a step, and a small table.

A bedroom with a wooden slat wall, a bed with striped pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small plant.

6. The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake

19 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Susie

￥21,251

￥22,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a large dining table.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a bar area.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, a tiled floor, and large windows.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a beach area with sun loungers, and a dock extending into the water.

7. Tamarack Lodge of Traverse City

15.2 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

￥14,390

￥16,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A beach with rows of white lounge chairs and umbrellas, a calm sea, and a distant shoreline.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled deck.

A large, multi-story hotel with balconies and a beachside location.

A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant land.

8. Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

15.7 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Janice

￥12,130

￥14,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A beach with white lounge chairs and a dock extending into the water.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a double sink, and a stone backsplash.

A marina with boats docked along a waterfront, surrounded by residential houses and lush greenery.

A lakeside dock with boats, a fire pit, and wooden benches.

9. Fife Lake Lodge

11.7 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Kimberlee

￥8,691

￥25,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A row of green and blue Adirondack chairs facing a body of water, with a Sleep Inn sign in the background.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a sofa, a coffee table, a large pillar, a door, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

Outdoor patio seating with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean.

10. Sleep Inn & Suites Bay View Acme - Traverse City

14.5 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Richard

￥12,538

￥13,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a seating area with chairs and tables, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel with a pool, beach access, and a view of the water.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a dresser, and a balcony with a view.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

11. Cherry Tree Inn & Suites

14.8 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

sabrina

￥17,256

￥22,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, a TV, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, and a built-in oven.

12. Comfort Inn Traverse City

Triangle Neighborhood, 19.1 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Theresa

￥14,667

￥16,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a lifeguard sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a small seating area.

A Seasons Inn hotel with a welcoming sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

13. Seasons Inn Traverse City

15.8 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Diane

￥9,196

￥10,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern reception area with a counter, a 'Market' sign, and a refrigerated display of beverages.

A modern indoor space with a refrigerated beverage display, seating area, and a counter labeled 'Market'.

A modern hotel with a red and beige facade, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

14. avid hotel Traverse City by IHG

15.3 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Danny

￥15,071

￥16,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a stone wall, and modern furniture.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and stools, a stone accent wall, and large windows.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a large screen.

A fitness center with exercise equipment, including treadmills and stationary bikes, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

15. Cambria Hotel Traverse City

Indian Woods, 19.6 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Melissa

￥20,050

￥22,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A large building with a modern design, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a calm lake reflecting the structure.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a tall building in the background.

A beachside seating area with lounge chairs and a fire pit.

A golf course with a pond, sand bunkers, and a water tower in the background.

16. Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

14.6 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

kathleen

￥19,804

￥25,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A kitchen with a coffee maker, two cups, and a view of the sea.

A spacious living area with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a central building, a parking area, and a river in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of trees.

17. Gold Coast Inn - At the Bay in Traverse City

14.6 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Jennifer

￥13,615

￥19,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

A row of colorful doors with benches in front.

A green armchair, a wooden side table, and a wall-mounted painting of a bird on a branch.

A reception area with a wooden panel wall, a framed picture, and a ceiling light fixture.

18. The Sierra Motel

Triangle Neighborhood, 19.6 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Frederick

￥17,359

￥19,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A multi-story hotel with a beach view, a dock with boats, and a sandy beach with lounge chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a no diving sign.

A gazebo, a fountain, and a building with a balcony overlooking a beach.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

19. ParkShore Resort

16.2 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

imad

￥23,171

￥26,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a small table, a bed, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

A lobby with a brown sofa, green chairs, a round table, and a patterned rug.

A gym with treadmills, a bench press, dumbbells, and a red exercise ball.

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Acme-Traverse City by IHG

14.4 km from South Branch Nature Preserve

Stephen

￥14,723

￥16,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to South Branch Nature Preserve

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 574 reviews	View
The Baywatch Resort	9.4 Exceptional 2,439 reviews	View
Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City	9.0 Wonderful 2,424 reviews	View
All Seasons Resort	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Grand Beach Resort Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 2,444 reviews	View

Top South Branch Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Beachfront | 10mi to TC | Fall Colors | Sauna

10/10 Excellent

"Very relaxing spot. The oven wasn’t the greatest. And I wish I had brought my cast iron pan for cooking. Overall we really enjoyed our time on spider lake."

Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a fire pit.

10/10 Excellent

"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a lovely home nestled in the woods where the architecture of the home itself (clerestory and skylight windows throughout) made it feel like we were immersed in nature itself for the entire stay. The wrap around porch was also a winderful place to sit, eat and enjoy the forest. The property is near a state forest campground so the surroundings were beautifully remote feeling with uninterrupted trees and the rustic walkway to the Boardman river was nice. We would highly recommend as a quiet retreat from hectic lives and busy schedules. The house had everything needed for a comfortable stay."

Cozy Family and Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake, 5-minute drive. Camp fire

10/10 Excellent

"We could’ve spent all day sitting in there just looking at all the different things. Very unique cabin it was a pleasure staying there."

Waterfront! Quiet, Spacious, Serene Retreat Located in a Private Wooded Setting

10/10 Excellent

"If you're looking for quiet seclusion this is it. The house is far from the road which itself barely has any traffic at all, might have seen 2 cars on it in 8 days. The wall of windows let's in the awesome lake view to the entire 1st floor. Also only a short 25 minute drive to downtown Traverse City. Will definitely be back."

Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private

10/10 Excellent

"Third stay here and each time gets a little longer. Jason and Nicole have created the perfect cabin in a perfect setting. Never have I seen my husband and our dog happier. Clean, well stocked, great hot tub. Perfection! Thank you guys!"

Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC.

10/10 Excellent

"Check-in, location, amenities, communication, cleanliness, everything about this stay was amazing. We had such a peaceful and beautiful vacation. 10/10 would rent again!"

Fiebing's Rustic/Remote Cabin on two Private Lakes

10/10 Excellent

"This property is rustic but is described as such, so if you are looking for the four seasons, don’t come here and then complain. It is a WONDERFUL rustic cabin with so much room to roam on trails through the woods and around the lakes. There are lots of fish in the lake and wildlife in the woods. Everything is very comfortable. Highly recommend."

Private South Boardman Cabin on 10 Forest Acres!

10/10 Excellent

"So peaceful and tranquil!!!"

Cozy Chalet in the Heart of Northern Michigan

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay!"

Other attractions near South Branch Nature Preserve

Twin Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Twin Lake during your travels in Traverse City. Visit the area's shops or amble around its lakeside.

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Sand Lakes

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sand Lakes during your travels in Williamsburg. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the golf courses.

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Twin Lakes

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Twin Lakes during your travels in Traverse City. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.

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Guernsey Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Guernsey Lake during your travels in Kalkaska. Make some time to visit the casinos while you're in the area.

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Sand Lakes Quiet Area

6.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Sand Lakes Quiet Area, a lovely green space in Williamsburg. Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Little Guernsey Lakes

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Little Guernsey Lakes during your travels in Kalkaska. Make some time to visit the casinos while you're in the area.

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Root Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Root Lake during your travels in Williamsburg. Visit the area's casinos and shops.

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Darby Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Darby Lake during your travels in Kalkaska. Make some time to visit the casinos while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Branch Nature Preserve?

South Branch Nature Preserve is located in Traverse City. Travelers love the area for its beautiful lakeside setting, golfing, and lively festivals. You'll find 26 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to South Branch Nature Preserve?

Secluded 10-Acre Riverfront Lodge. Pet-Friendly! Hot Tub! is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers private porches and a hot tub. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from South Branch Nature Preserve.

How many hotels are there close to South Branch Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from South Branch Nature Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Branch Nature Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near South Branch Nature Preserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South Branch Nature Preserve?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near South Branch Nature Preserve, click here.

What can I see and do near South Branch Nature Preserve?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Sand Lakes Quiet Area and Boardman Township Park. Enjoy nature at Twin Lake, Rennie Lake, or Sand Lakes. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Twin Lakes and Guernsey Lake.

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Our top choices for South Branch Nature Preserve hotels

1. Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

2. The Baywatch Resort

3. Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

4. All Seasons Resort

5. Grand Beach Resort Hotel

6. The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake

7. Tamarack Lodge of Traverse City

8. Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

9. Fife Lake Lodge

10. Sleep Inn & Suites Bay View Acme - Traverse City

11. Cherry Tree Inn & Suites

12. Comfort Inn Traverse City

13. Seasons Inn Traverse City

14. avid hotel Traverse City by IHG

15. Cambria Hotel Traverse City

16. Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

17. Gold Coast Inn - At the Bay in Traverse City

18. The Sierra Motel

19. ParkShore Resort

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Acme-Traverse City by IHG

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Top South Branch Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Beachfront | 10mi to TC | Fall Colors | Sauna

Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a fire pit.

Cozy Family and Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Fife Lake, 5-minute drive. Camp fire

Waterfront! Quiet, Spacious, Serene Retreat Located in a Private Wooded Setting

Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private

Waterfront, boats included, Cozy cabin on private lake, 25 minutes from TC.

Fiebing's Rustic/Remote Cabin on two Private Lakes

Private South Boardman Cabin on 10 Forest Acres!

Cozy Chalet in the Heart of Northern Michigan

Other attractions near South Branch Nature Preserve

Twin Lake

Sand Lakes

Twin Lakes

Guernsey Lake

Sand Lakes Quiet Area

Little Guernsey Lakes

Root Lake

Darby Lake

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