Stayed at the Lodge at Cedar River 3/07/08. Great ski in/ski out to the purple lift. Price of $120/night included a lift ticket. Hotel is new and very nice. Staff was excellent in the hotel and on the hill. Great ski conditions, lots of runs for all levels. Will definatelly return.

The resort is lovely - however - let's talk about our experience. We rented a condo - the original confirmation was for $175.00 per night. When we checked in the price was $225.00 per night. After much discussion, the price per night was reduced to $200.00 per night. When we got to the Condo - we had no heat. We thought it was a little cold, we turned up the thermostats and went to dinner; returning to a balmy 58 degrees. There was only one extra blanket and the firewood was so wet it was dripping water, so we were very uncomfortable. Had we known it was going to be like camping, we would have come a little bit more prepared. Most of the shuttle drivers and the staff answering the phone were very rude and not helpful. There were occasions, that we had to call 3 times to get an answer to a question. The staff at the rental place for the cross country skiing were the only friendly, helpful people that we encountered. When we went to Ivans, we were never able to sit near the window, even though all the seats were empty, I guess we just didn't fit into your resort. Beautiful place, poor management.

Shanty Creek has been the best family resort I've been to in a long time. The hills were easy enough for me and my children. And they have alot of other family oriented activites as well. I greatly recommend that you give you shanty creek a try!

Shanty Creek was an awesome place to stay. My husband loved the terrain park with the half pipe. And I enjoyed all of the easier runs since I haven't skied in 3 years. There were also many fun family activities like dog sled rides, tubbing, sleding, sleigh rides, and our daughter loved the daycare facility! Cedar River was a nice place to stay with the ski in/out condos. We will deffinatly be returning next season!

If you want flat-go to Shanty. But Schuss--after replacing literally ALL lifts with Quads a few years back is really a great place. Front hills are nice and steep, back hills are peaceful through the woods. Kingdom Come and Blue Skidoo are awesome-nice challenge.
the revamped ownership which resulted in 5 new Quads in one year (I do believe) has GREATLY helped this area out! all around nice place!! Hit it if you are heading north to Boyne for a great "Taste" of what is to come! (or on way home, if you are heading South from Boyne to lower michigan), you will not regret it!!!