Where to Stay
Formerly a farm estate turned corporate retreat for Frito-Lay and then a longstanding, albeit ramshackle inn, this beloved property has been recently restored into Otis, a boutique roadside resort set among breezy meadows and quiet horse farms on the edge of Harbor Springs. The new owners, Ty Humpert and Israel Hernandez, brought on two alums from the acclaimed Detroit-based lifestyle brand Shinola to lead the project, guided by Michigan’s rich history in mid-century design — after all, Charles and Ray Eames both attended the state’s historic Cranbrook Academy of Art.
Each of the 31 peaceful guest rooms is intentionally appointed with not much more than high-quality foundational pieces, from low-slung chaises to custom beds to oversized Noguchi-inspired orb lamps that provide a private source of moonlight. Conversely, the main lodge, anchored by an original stone fireplace, is appointed with a layered, painterly tableau of mid-century trappings salvaged from dank basements, vintage troves like Brimfield Flea Market in Massachusetts and Le Shoppe Modern in Keego Harbor, Michigan, plus the exceptional Lost Art Salon of San Francisco. “We’ve called on Michigan’s design heritage to offer something unique and new to the area,” says Caudill.
