Hotels in St. Joe, MI, this weekend?

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Ann Marie Crosmun July 6, 2011 at 9:47am

Also try AirBnB.com This is a site that lets you book rooms in people's houses. You have access to the house, kitchen, bathroom and your own bedroom. It's less expensive then a regular BnB because these people are only doing it part-time, and on their schedule. We have used it 3 times and just love it. It also gives you a chance to visit with the locals in a much more relaxed setting. It was started by a guy who offered space in his house for people coming into town & throwing down an air mattress for them to sleep on. Nifty idea---you'll notice when you book it, one of the comments in the lodging section will say if it's a 'real bed', or futon, or air mattress. It's worth checking it out.
- Connie Mettler > Ann Marie Crosmun July 16, 2011 at 6:41pm
  
  Thanks for this tip, Ann Marie. I'm going to be in Ann Arbor on Wednesday and Thursday and was at a loss as to where to stay -- got a great room from AirBnB.com not far from campus, great rate. I'm going to try this again.
  
  Don't know if anyone notices those google ads at the top of this site -- they amazingly track what people are talking about on the site and offer ads on that topic. AirBnB.com started showing up last week after you posted this and I clicked in through it and found my room. Very cool.
- Connie Mettler > Ann Marie Crosmun July 6, 2011 at 2:31pm
  
  This was interesting...came up with one choice (that was geographically convenient) -- still, traveling with a friend and don't know if I can ask her to try this. Cool site, Ann Marie. I'm definitely revisiting this one another day.
  
  I also checked out Sara Stephens suggestion at lodging.com -- heck, there isn't a room along the Lake Michigan coast this weekend! Don't be coming expecting to find a place, I guess. I did book a room awhile back but keep not liking what I'm paying for it. Now I'm stuck with it -- life goes on. I'm going to have a great time in St. Joe and that is part of the price.
  
  Thanks for the help and good suggestions Bo, Leo, Ann Marie and Sara.
Leo Charette July 6, 2011 at 9:01am

Connie, I got a Priceline bid on a three star Courtyard Marriott in Benton Harbor for $58 (several weeks ago). Hopefully it will still be available. I'm looking forward to meeting you at Krasl. -- LC
- Connie Mettler > Leo Charette July 6, 2011 at 2:07pm
  
  Just tried this, can't find anything within 25 miles that is at least a 2 star...bidding $80. I used to be good at Priceline. Looks like I've lost my touch.