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August 2025 by Nathan Edwards
I visited The Dunes for the first time in August 2025 and had an incredible weekend!
My room was simple but clean and had everything I needed for a quick gay weekend getaway. This isn’t a luxury resort — it’s a charming, retro-style Midwestern motel with a great pool and a lively bar. They even still have keys to get into the rooms. The grounds of the property are beautiful and well kept.
If you go in with the right expectations, you’re in for a fantastic time.
Already counting down the days until I can go back!
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August 2025 by John Mcdaniel
The room we got leaves a lot to be desired, especially given the price. It was one of the lower level rooms. It needs a rehab badly. The bathroom fan sounds like a jet, it is so loud. The whole place smells, which explains the dehumidifier. The dehumidifier also keeps the bedroom really warm, but we didn't want to move it as we figured the moisture was toward the back. The carpets are stained and look very dirty. We noticed people were bring dogs to these cabins, so that explains some of the smell and stains. The cleaning staff work very hard, but they can't fix this. The bedroom lacks windows and a TV. To put it mildly these cabins need refurbished. It does appear that more females and possibly straight couples are staying here, so keep that in mind. It isn't strickl a gay men's resort. We came for the underwear weekend. Not any underwear events seemed to occur on Friday or Saturday. The tea dance did have a few of us wearing underwear, but it was a very dead tea dance. The locals nor the bartenders participated in wearing underwear, so not sure why they even had the event on the calendar. We also were told we needed to wear wristbands, which just makes you stand out everywhere you go on or off property. We have been here before, but things have changed. It has great potential but it needs a little love. It is a great location with a lot to do in the surrounding area.
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August 2025 by Brian Harmon
Love this place. I'll miss it when i move to Arkansas next year.
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August 2025 by Chris Chong
My first time at a gay resort, and it was excellent. Thank you.
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July 2025 by scott foster
First time to Douglas Michigan. What a great time. Room was perfect. Atmosphere was over the top. The Tea dance was really fun. The burlesque show was awesome very entertaining and funny.
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July 2025 by Roger Mucci
Still the best after 20+ years. Spent last weekend there for Christmas in July and it was fun. I've been visiting The Dunes Resort for over 20 years. The rooms are spacious and clean, the pool area is excellent with plenty of seating and a full bar. Great food is available from The Blue Frog and served to you wherever you are relaxing in the pool area. The Deck, Main Bar, Vinyl Lounge, The Club and The Show Bar offer something for everyone. You can't go wrong staying at The Dunes, especially since the entire staff is friendly and makes you feel right at home. I'd be hard pressed to say something negative about The Dunes. If you haven't been there, give it a try, you won't be disappointed.
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July 2025 by Chad Corbley
I've been to the Dunes many times over the past decade or so. I always have a great time. The most recent visit was no exception - great staff, amazing entertainment, beautiful pool, fun & friendly crowd, etc. The one exception this time were the pool bartenders (NOT the food/drink runners - they were great). They couldn't be colder if they tried. Truly felt like I was bothering them each and every time.
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July 2025 by Joshua Sisco
Really cute queer resort! Food was good, too.
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July 2025 by Edward Galvan
Tod makes the best drinks ever, the scene here is very welcoming and fun, pool days are just the refreshing thing you need and the music is lit all night long
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July 2025 by Laura croson
Only visited the bar, but it was fun, drinks were perfect and servers were friendly. Love the decor.
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July 2025 by Austin R.
This is the third year in a row we've spent the 4th of July at the Dunes. I wish I could give Service even more stars! Despite the massive amount of people that arrive at the relatively small resort that weekend, the staff is always friendly, quick, and professional. They make the place very special.
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July 2025 by Wayne Ferguson
Me and my partner had driven through Michigan several times over the years and have heard about this place and even seen a billboard but it never stopped. So this year on our family trip to Michigan we decided to stop here first and check it out. We were pleasantly surprised by how clean it was how well organized the place was and how friendly the staff were. We had a great time over 3 days enjoying a tea dance, Martini Mondays, and other events. It's a short drive into town and both saugatuck and Douglas are worth visiting on their own. We will definitely be back next year on our way out to the family farm again.
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July 2025 by Taz L
Fun and fun
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July 2025 by Tyler William Johnson
Fun time for those in the LGBTQIA+ community in western Michigan. Only used the pool but will definitely come back and stay the night!
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July 2025 by Stephanie Koivula
We stayed in a one bedroom cabin facing the woods. It was perfect. Rooms were really clean and cute.
