Name: Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant
Address: 1549 Glendale Avenue, Bay View, Michigan, United States of America, Bay View, Michigan, US
Price range: $126–$175 per night
Rating: 8.9

What guests think

Travellers describe Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant as a charming, historic stay with friendly service in scenic Bay View, highlighting peaceful porches, small and quirky rooms, limited street parking, and the absence of an elevator.

Rooms often feel compact with thin walls, sloping floors, and tight, low showers; a few suites offer more space. Wi-Fi is frequently spotty and TVs can be finicky, with occasional maintenance and housekeeping lapses. Breakfast ranges from limited continental to hot options depending on the day, while dinner at the on-site restaurant is popular but may require reservations or be closed on some days. Expect a character-filled inn suited to travelers who value history over modern amenities.

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Facilities

Facilities are simple: no elevator, street parking that can be challenging at busy times, and inviting porches/terraces. Wi-Fi reliability is inconsistent.

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Heather

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This hotel is beautiful, in the Bayview neighborhood that is within walking distance to many areas of Petoskey. What is doesn’t have compared to newer traditional hotels (parking lot, elevator, central AC), it makes up for with older charm and a convenient setting.

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James

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I have never stayed at a quieter hotel. It was lovely. The staff was so pleasant and helpful. The lack of an elevator was troublesome as we were on the third floor. Parking on the street was inconvenient.

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Faye

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The downside: poor wi-fi and thin walls. But the upside more than made up for it. The Inn is so beautiful and makes a standard hotel seem totally devoid of ambiance. If you like character in a building, you'll love the Terrace Inn. The lobby and dining room are so lovely. The room was small but served our needs fine. The breakfast included was amazing! The hot food was great and there were plenty of other options as well. Service was friendly and good. Don't let the parking scare you, although you might have to walk half a block. The neighborhood is interesting in the best way and we enjoyed walking around. We stayed on the third floor and be warned that there is no elevator. I definitely recommend the Terrace Inn and will stay there again if in Petoskey.

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Anthony

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Despite atrocious weather, we had a good time during our short fall trip to Petoskey. The inn is comfortable, clean and charming. My rather short wife appreciated the stepstool to get into the high bed! Really good breakfast, too. Only real complaint was the wi-fi was poor in our room on the 3rd floor; I had to take my iPad to the lobby to be able to access most of the websites. But overall, we are very pleased with the Terrace Inn and will likely return in the future.

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matthew

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like how old and well kept up the place is. Limited parking, park on the street. But being in an association I saw security ride by a few times on a golf cart. Very quiet

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James

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice historic hotel. Street parking. Staff was friendly and aimed to please.

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Dawn

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A very quaint property snuggled into the Bay View neighborhood. Street parking is available, but challenging during ‘dining’ hours. The room was cozy. And, where we all need to unplug a bit, the WiFi was challenging at times. The restaurant is cute and the beverages are quite tasty. Attentive staff and friendly. I would certainly come again!

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Mikki

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Terrace Inn has a beautiful terrace that you can sit at and look at the neighborhood and the bay. The restaurant has very good food and attentive service staff. It was an enjoyable stay.

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Karen

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, historic hotel. Delightful staff! No elevator, wasn't a problem, just a heads up. Would definitely stay here again.

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Allie

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful inn with two large porches for relaxing and enjoying a view of the bay.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is generally good, but several guests noted issues like stained carpets or linens and some worn or dusty areas.

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Kathleen

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful spacious suite. Cobweb and dirty sink in bathroom. Poor parking. Really disappointed usual buffet breakfast now replaced with continental breakfast!

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Raymond

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Old 100+ years, facility kept very clean. Cost was very low and a bargain.

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Janet

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is an old hotel and the second floor hall is rolling and one side of our room was slanted and made it difficult to walk around the bed. Needs remodeling and patchwork of extension cords in room used to add more outlets. Cable difficult to use. One pillow case was clean, but had very small washed out bloodspots. We will not stay there agai.

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james

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and queit

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Lynne

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything a bit worn, but clean. Nice staff

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Craig

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good value for historic hotel. Restaurant food is great and priced that way; would recommend the wagyu steak. Sheet were clearly laundered but had several significant stains on them; no trouble getting new ones from front desk but had to change them out ourselves. Breakfast was much better than average hotel breakfast.

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Ken

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very disapointed - Despite the help given by your maintenance guy the TV was totally useless... never could get the live channels to work. Instructions in the room were totally useless. Carpet in our room was absolutely disgusting. Big stains! The room was in need of some sprucing up. Calking between the sink and the was was dirty and/or moldy. Mirror in the bath has flaws in the glass. Shower head it only suitable for a Child. I am 6' tall and the shower head was about mid chest. This could be very very easily resolved. Carpet in the entry to the hotel is badly worn and the top of the stairs is separated. Overall it just seems that attention to the condition of the property of the hotel is being ignored. Also... we were told that there was an included breakfast in the morning. This was very poorly communicated. What you server is a continental breakfast. We were expecting breakfast which is what we were told. Not adding one simple word set an incorrect expectation.

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Assunta

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great time in petosky, room had alot of dustbunnies ,otherwise a nice stay

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Deborah

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old small hotel near Lake Michigan. Unpretentious, cozy, good beds, great food. No elevator. Nice people. Very clean. Sells out.very tiny bathroom in twin bed room.

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Bill

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It wasn't clean; dining options weren't as advertised. Loved it 20+ years ago. Won't go back. We left one day early because of the above.

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Rooms

Rooms have historic charm but are often small with thin walls, sloped floors, and compact, low showers; some guests found beds uncomfortable and TVs tricky, though suites can offer more space.

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John

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is a very old hotel so unique qualities bit still dated rooms. A step back in time re the atmosphere.

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Thomas

Oct 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Charming, as expected, and wonderful staff. The room is exceptionally small even for an historic hotel.

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Marcella

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you like a quaint historic inn this place is for you. If you need modern then maybe not. The room and bathroom were very small. Bed was poor. Loved the hot breakfast in the dining room and the residential neighborhood.

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Meghan

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Take a trip back in time with actual keys for the room and decor to match. It’s a nice inn for a night or two. Super unique! However, the walls are really thin and you can hear everything.

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Alex

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place is nice and clean. Staff was friendly and professional. Bed was horrendous. Hard as a rock and need to be updated. Can easily hear neighbors beside, above, and below. Older crowd here.

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David

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, very small room but functional.

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Val

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the history of the property. Did not like that noise traveled from above and through the wall.

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Marlena

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was a little small with the

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Marilyn

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We have stayed here many times. We did not like our room this time, particularly because the sink was not in the bathroom and was directly next to one of the twin beds. We also did not like having to carry heavy luggage up two flights. We are not young. The hotel has done away with a mini fridge in the hallway on all floors. It was convenient being able to get my half & half for a very early morning cup of coffee. I am an early riser. There is now only one fridge, which is on one floor below the first floor. Our room was on the 2nd floor, so three flights to get my half & half. I was going to put some in a thermos to keep in our room. When I went down to get it, someone had taken it, a whole carton, unopened. We had it in a ZipLoc bag with our name on it. We splurge on staying here, and the hot breakfast was the dealmaker. Since our last stay here, it has been downgraded to a continental breakfast. I have to point out that staff offered to make me scrambled eggs, which I took her up on. I am vegetarian, and there was bacon in one cold dish and lunch meat was available.

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frank

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very classic building. Public spaces were excellent. Our room had a severe slant in the floor. I have trouble with my balance. It was difficult to move around (room 218). I don't know how the other rooms are?

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with staff often going above and beyond; a few guests reported billing, check-in timing, or follow-up issues.

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Brad

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It's a beautiful old building, but there are some issues. The room that we were in is in desperate need of a refresh. Plaster was showing through in the bathroom. The water pressure would drop out completely while taking a shower. There is no designated parking and we once had to park a block and a half away. The housekeeping staff (which appears to be one guy named Joe) couldn't get to our room for a refresh, even though we put the tag out all day long. Some positives and some negatives. The on-site restaurant is excellent, if you have reservations ahead.

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Nunzie

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

What a grand place, it was like being back in time, historical,peaceful, romantic, picturesque, uplifting, illuminating,I wish I could of lived back then! The people who worked there were gracious, helpful and friendly. The food was delicious. I can't wait to go back!!!

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Holly

Jan 2, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

Loved my stay, will be back. Great location, Belinda doing check-in at the front desk was very kind and accommodating even though there was a rooming capacity issue. She served breakfast the next day and it is obvious she loves her job, very friendly and made us feel welcome. The breakfast burritos at the breakfast Buffet were delicious and the garlic roasted potatoes tasted very fresh homemade and were very good. Very comfortable beds, very clean adorable rooms, very nice vibe. Relaxing porch with a Lakeview across the street. Can’t wait to return thank you!

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gary

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The main downside was that the staff couldn't get the TV working properly in our room. A very diligent effort was made to correct the problem but to no avail. The owner let us use another room to watch TV in to watch a baseball game. However, because of a rain delay of the game, it was switched to another network. After several attempts to get it to the right channel, I gave up and returned to my room. Other than that we had a very nice stay.

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Jennifer

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is truly a local gem! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the entire stay feel warm and comfortable. I absolutely loved my time here and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

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MICHAEL

Aug 21, 2025

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I was double billed for two rooms and had only reserved one. Terrace Inn refused to address the issue. I arrived at the Inn shortly after 9 pm to find no clerk or staff on duty at the desk and an envelope on the desk with my name on it. It contained keys to two rooms. I told the only employee I could find (a casually dressed man who said he was security) and explained I had only reserved one room. I never entered the second room. The next morning the lady at the desk claimed I should have raised the issue the previous night despite the fact that no one was on duty when I arrived. The Inn is lovely but I was robbed by staff.

10

Steve

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent staff

10

Thomas

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer focused service

10

Karen

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, historic hotel. Delightful staff! No elevator, wasn't a problem, just a heads up. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Alice

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Terrace Inn is one of the jewels of northern MI. Everyone on staff is helpful and cheery. The restaurant is excellent. Every hour, one finds another reason to be glad one chose to be there. I'll be back next year 😌

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Location

Set in the quiet, scenic Bay View neighborhood near Petoskey, with pleasant walks and access to the lake; many found it convenient for exploring the area.

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Theresa

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Terrace Inn was a beautiful spot to stay in Petoskey. The neighborhood was quiet but still very close to downtown. We will definitely book here again on our next trip!

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Annette

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Inn was charming! Loved the big porches. Room was comfortable. Staff was so friendly and made you feel like they were glad you were there. Neighborhood was beautiful and location was great.

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Heather

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This hotel is beautiful, in the Bayview neighborhood that is within walking distance to many areas of Petoskey. What is doesn’t have compared to newer traditional hotels (parking lot, elevator, central AC), it makes up for with older charm and a convenient setting.

10

Rebecca

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely neighborhood to walk around. Close to Petosky and beaches.

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Cathy

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The inn is charming like stepping into the past. The lady at the check-in was very welcoming and allowed us to check in early once the room was ready. Be aware that parking is on the street in the neighborhood. The breakfast was outstanding and served so well.

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Patricia

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely historic inn located close to everything.

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John

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bay View, the neighborhood it is has been around since 1875 and all the little homes are beautifully decorated. We’ve never seen anything like it.

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margaret

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charming hotel I historic neighborhood.

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John

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old star that has been maintained well, great location.

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Emma

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was such a lovely, historic place to stay. The staff were all wonderful and we liked the big porch and the easy access to the private beach.

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Dining

Dinner at the on-site restaurant earns strong reviews and often requires reservations, but breakfast feedback is mixed, frequently described as limited continental though sometimes served hot. The restaurant may be closed on certain days or fully booked.

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Brian

May 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic stay and the food at 1911, while a little pricey, was extraordinary.

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Kathleen

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful spacious suite. Cobweb and dirty sink in bathroom. Poor parking. Really disappointed usual buffet breakfast now replaced with continental breakfast!

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Alan

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The limited selection would have been better if the oatmeal was not semi-solid and the pastries were in warming trays. The coffee was excellent.

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Linda

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is our 2nd stay at the Terrace Inn and we stayed for 3 nights this time—we love historic hotels and this one does not disappoint. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The restaurant is wonderful, make sure to have the whitefish! Sitting on the front porch is great and relaxing. The only slight disappointment is breakfast, choices are limited and it doesn’t vary much…while we were there, no hot choices were available. But don’t let that stop you, this place is terrific!

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Cathy

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The inn is charming like stepping into the past. The lady at the check-in was very welcoming and allowed us to check in early once the room was ready. Be aware that parking is on the street in the neighborhood. The breakfast was outstanding and served so well.

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Beverley

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful old hotel. Wish we had known that the restaurant and even the bar is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

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Randy

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Historic Inn that comes with some quirks that make it charming. Very friendly and accommodating staff. The 1911 restaurant was wonderful. Fine dining in a beautiful setting. The rooms are a little small, but expected in an inn of this type. Book a suite if you need more space. The mattress in our first room was too soft for us, but we were relocating to another room and had a wonderful stay.

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Arthur

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Waitstaff was exceptional. Loved the old inn. The restaurant was also exceptional. We lived the food and ate both nights at 1911!

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Alice

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Terrace Inn is one of the jewels of northern MI. Everyone on staff is helpful and cheery. The restaurant is excellent. Every hour, one finds another reason to be glad one chose to be there. I'll be back next year 😌

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Don

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Your restaurant was completely sold out. No capacity for to have dinner there

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Month	Average price
January	$104
February	$100
March	$99
April	$95
May	$122
June	$170
July	$243
August	$195
September	$130
October	$120
November	$96
December	$101

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27 $151	28 $138	29 $151	30 $152

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4 $141	5 $128	6 $163	7 $164	8 $175	9	10
11 $163	12 $149	13 $150	14 $164	15 $164	16	17
18 $149	19 $148	20 $149	21 $148	22 $149	23	24
25 $128	26 $126	27 $128	28 $127	29 $127	30	31

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Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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