Lakeside Spa & Salon is Mackinac Island's largest and most modern full-service Aveda spa.

Stepping off a ferry and onto Mackinac Island takes you back in time to a world before automobiles, a land where horses and bikes reign supreme and the air downtown is tinged with the smell of fudge.

However, when you head east on the island and arrive at Mission Point Resort, you’ll find that no luxury is spared and their newly renovated property includes full-service health and wellness retreat in the Lakeside Spa and Salon.

In addition to their full range of indulgent services, they have designed their space to accommodate groups—whether it is a wedding party getting ready for the big day or a girlfriend’s getaway where all can gather, eat and enjoy the spa environment as they get their services.

Luxury Stays and Getaways: Mission Point Brings Resort Experience to Mackinac Island

Do you want to get a gift for someone? You can reserve them an overnight stay or call and arrange for services for them. And remember…you’ve stepped back to the Victorian era. There’s no need to bring a cell phone. Consider it your opportunity to unplug from the world and exist only at the spa, a place where you can put your wellness front and center.

The resort is seasonal—it closes for the winter when access to the island is often encumbered by the frozen waters of the Great Lakes. We caught up with Spa Director Marcia to chat about all the delights that can be found at Lakeside Spa and Salon.

Spa Diary: Lakeside Spa & Salon at Mission Point Resort

Why You’ll Love It: A visit to Lakeside Spa and Salon is a wonderful escape from the busy island life. Guests love to come to relax and unwind after a full day of exploring.

Key Features: Lakeside Spa and Salon offers a very inviting and relaxing atmosphere that includes a steam room, sauna, showers, and relaxation area. There is also a spa shop so you can take elements of your experience home with you.

Lakeside Spa & Salon offers everything you need for your restorative Island respite.

Bonus: One of our signature treatments is our Cherry Almond Body Scrub. Bask in the aroma of cherry almond with this hydrating full body massage that follows a scrub on the back and feet. Your skin will feel soft and hydrated and your body will be relaxed after you experience Aveda’s cherry almond body care, sweet with a hint of almond, a delicious treat for your body.

Insider’s Tip: Plan on spending some quality time when you come to the spa. All spa services have access to our steam room, sauna and relaxation area. We encourage you to bring a book, stay cozy and enjoy your moment of wellness.

Services range from massages and facials to relaxing mani/pedis in the salon.

Spa Snacks: Boxwood Cafe at Mission Point Resort offers several to-go options that you can snack on while you are visiting us. Our favorites are the whitefish dip and cheese platter. Both light fares for a nice snack before or after your services.

Splurge Treatment: If you have a few hours to spend with us, we recommend you book the Lilac Facial and Body Treatment followed by the Lilac Spa Pedicure. This is a wonderful combination to relax and unwind, and you smell the lilac aroma for the remainder of your day.

The spa’s experienced team of licensed spa professionals will tailor your experience exactly to your liking.

Unique Treatment: Our Lilac Facial and Body Treatment is uniquely ours, which is infused with Mackinac Island's signature aroma, lilac. This service includes an express facial, scalp massage, upper body massage, foot massage and a hydrating foot mask and hot towel service all performed with lilac essential oil and Aveda's shampure flower aroma, to tighten and firm skin and relax the mind. This is one of our favorite services at Lakeside Spa and Salon as the aroma of lilac fills the spa and reminds us of Spring on the Island with the lilacs in full bloom.

Insider’s Favorite: Our Islander's favorite treatment is our 60-minute Aveda Customized Massage followed by a 30-minute Facial. This is a great combination to really get the best out of your time here at Lakeside Spa and Salon. Our locals are here each week to get their mini escape, and often add on a Signature Spa Pedicure if they have a little extra time.

Lakeside Spa & Salon features a variety of cruelty-free Aveda products.

Featured Products: Lakeside Spa and Salon is proud to be an Aveda spa. Aveda products are cruelty-free, resourced responsibly, 97% naturally derived, and driven by plants and flowers. Our mission to care for the world around us goes beyond just the products we use, but also the way we interact with our guests and our team.

Wellness Offerings: From massages and facials to manicure and pedicures, receiving a service at Lakeside Spa and Salon is a moment of wellness. Escape for a moment, or for a full day. We can custom create packages that suit your needs because we believe that wellness is the key to longevity and happiness.

COVID-19 Safety: At this time, our team members are wearing masks to ensure the safety of our guests. In addition, we are doing extra sanitation throughout the spa to reduce the spread of COVID-19, which includes surface cleaning.

For more information, visit the website and follow on Instagram: @missionpointresort

[Photos courtesy of Lakeside Spa & Salon at Mission Point Resort]