Mitchell Creek Inn

Gold Coast


This humble, 15-room property is on the other side of US 31 (away from the water), moderately priced and near the state park beach. It's a classic mom-and-pop operation, with basic, tidy, motel-like rooms. Larger rooms have kitchenettes.


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