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Dune Climb Inn opening

The Dune Climb Inn announced the renovation and rebrand of a classic motel, formerly Duneswood Resort, right in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (SBDNL). “Fortunately, the property has great bones,” Kevin Aucello said.
Dune Climb Inn owners Kevin and Michelle Aucello started a new journey in the historic motel business with their first customers staying over Memorial Day weekend. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger

The Dune Climb Inn announced the renovation and rebrand of a classic motel, formerly Duneswood Resort, right in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (SBDNL).

“Fortunately, the property has great bones,” Kevin Aucello said. “The bones of it are really strong. The foundation, the walls, especially the knotty pine in the rooms all look great.”

The Dune Climb Inn sits on five acres, which connects to the base of the Dune Climb, with its own trails, only a few hundred yards away from the main entrance.

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