Name: Bay Inn of Petoskey
Address: 2445 Charlevoix Avenue, Petoskey, Michigan, United States of America, Petoskey, Michigan, US
Price range: $94–$323 per night
Rating: 7.85

What guests think

Travellers describe Bay Inn of Petoskey as a small, renovated roadside inn with scenic bay views, clean and nicely decorated rooms, and comfortable beds, offering easy self check-in and a convenient location a short drive from downtown and nearby attractions.

Guests frequently praise the sunset views over Little Traverse Bay and enjoy outdoor fire pits and hot tubs. Recurring downsides include thin walls and some road noise, plus small bathrooms and low shower pressure in certain rooms. Service is contactless and communication by text is often helpful, but occasional code issues, limited on-site amenities, and inconsistent housekeeping or maintenance (musty odors, peeling paint, cobwebs) are reported, with sporadic Wi-Fi/TV hiccups. Expect a simple, scenic stay if you are comfortable with minimal onsite support.

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Facilities

Outdoor hot tubs and fire pits with bay views are popular, and parking is straightforward though sometimes tight. Facilities are otherwise limited: there’s no lobby and several reviews note no ice or vending machines, aging stairs/signage, and few extras.

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Terry

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Although the room was clean, very nicely appointed and the in-room coffee plentiful, the checking-in experience was awful, outside the room the building was in ill-repair and there was no ice machine, only a freezer with a bucket of ice that was almost always empty. Also, the microfiber sheets do not suggest quality.

10

Christine

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great view of the lake & really cute room! Fire pit was also fun to relax with family.

10

Daniel

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

2 very clean and well maintained hot tubs. Nice in room Decor. No in person check in all electronic. Quick and convient.

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John

Sep 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This property is extremely dangerous for any guest. There is an outside stairwell and railing that takes you to the second floor rooms. Not only were the stairs rusted, and the cement steps are cracked and rounded, but there were actually styles on the railing where the welds had broken and separated from the balcony. We never stayed at all because I would not walk up and we received no adequate response from the property management.

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Anthony

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, beds were comfortable. Grounds were well-kept. We enjoyed using the fire pit on a cool evening. Good location; thought it might be noisy being right on a busy road, but that was not the case. Only issue was a lot of peeling paint in the shower area; the fan cannot keep up with the moisture from the shower. Would stay here again .

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Carrie

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loud loud loud hwy noise. There is no lobby, no dinning, no one to greet at check in because there is no office. Window screens and windows are dirty. Room smells as if cat urinated in it or there is hidden mold. Wall air conditioner difficult to adjust; also loud. Room otherwise neat, clean. Would never stay here again and will not recommend. It is a $100 a night motel that changed over $300. Would add photos but almost dark as I txt.

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Alice

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was great. Nice view of the bay. Private. Housekeeping is not great. There is no ice machine or vending. Only hotel I've ever been to that doesn't have phones. I still enjoyed my stay here. The location is very nice.

10

Cindy A.

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Completely self check in. Very clean and a nice view of the lake. Had 2 hot tubs and a nice little garden area with gas fire pits. Would recommend this place.

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Steve

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our stay. The room was very clean and comfortable. The view was very good although the bay was partially blocked by trees. Will probably request 2nd floor room next time. Enjoyed the fire place out front until it ran out of propane.

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Allyson

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute firepit out front. Room was nicely decorated. Check in & out very easy. Easy parking and access. Wonderful view.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms very clean or spotless, but others report issues such as moldy or musty odors, cobwebs/spiders, dirty floors, and peeling paint or slow-draining showers. Overall cleanliness and maintenance appear inconsistent between rooms.

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Clare

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great clean room.

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WILLIAM

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had to go stay at another hotel, the mold smell was horrific. The floors were filthy, the bathroom door wouldn’t close. One of two lights were out in the bathroom. It’s a very old building and the photos are very misleading. The only positive thing ( I’m still waiting on) . Is my refund that they said will be coming in two days. They didn’t dispute my complaint.

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Mary

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The outside of the property was not clean and had many cobwebs around the benches, railings, and outdoor hallway ceiling. It just looked like it had not been cleaned in a long time. Our room was fine, but the shower floor needed regrouting around the edges. What was there was not pleasant to look at. Also the floor heater in the bathroom needed paint. The rest was fine, but in general could have been much better. It should be the work of a maintenance crew, not the person who cleans the rooms.

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Janet

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location and view of the bay was great. The newer decor in main room attractive and comfortable. Biggest problem was lack of cleanliness in bathroom. There is mold on the ceiling and the walls are dirty. The glass shower doors and their tracks were not clean. The refrigerator and microwave smelled terrible. So if you are concerned about bad smells and visible mold, avoid this location.

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Kim

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Instead of offering ear plugs in all the rooms they need to invest in new windows and many upgrades. Lots of cobwebs and spiders in corners and on ceiling. Pictures are very deceiving, there is no dinning area, and we were the only car in parking lot and at this hotel , which was weird.

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Karl

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was spotless!! Quiet! I really was comfortable! Thank you !!!!

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Dean

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room floor appeared to be clean. So it’s being swept, but not washed. I spilled some water in front of the fridge and wiped it up with a towel. The towel was virtually dark brown after that. My white socks were so dirty I just threw them out. Cheap price, comfortable beds. LOTS of road noise. Thought we were next to the freeway.

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Ally

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Black mold in the air conditioner. Spider webs everywhere

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Suzanne

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property had some great updates but was a little on the dirty side. Obvious dust on all the baseboards and only a window ac unit

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John

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Welcoming to pets , spotless rooms , friendly staff, water views

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Rooms

Rooms are updated, nicely decorated, and beds are generally comfortable, with many offering pleasant bay views. Downsides reported include thin walls and road noise, small bathrooms and low water pressure, occasional Wi-Fi/TV problems, and some rooms without views or with loud/older A/C.

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Matthew

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was not in a great location and hidden way back off of the main building. The main building has a beautiful view of the water and unfortunately we had none. The Wi-Fi was slow and continually disconnected along with the television searching for a signal every five minutes.

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Lyle

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was fine and comfortable. Not sure if this is a new thing but it seems a little weird there is no front desk. The biggest negative is I booked a king suite. By no hotel reservation I've ever had was this a suite. There was a king bed and a foldout bed in the same room. I was expecting a bed in a separate room and a sitting area with the fold out. We had 2 couples. If I had known this was the arrangement I would have booked two queen beds. Pluses were a convenient location to Petoskey and Charlevoix, it was easy to find, had a couple fire pits, and was clean. Negatives besides the sleeping arrangements were the toilet/shower room was quite small and there was not enough lighting in the room.

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Kazem

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Walls paper thin. Air condition very loud. Highway traffic kept us up. Getting access to room was a disaster as they had to reset the code

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Karen M

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very clean and nicely decorated. The beds were comfortable as well. We were delighted with the view from our room, spectacular! The water pressure in the shower wasn't ideal but overall we were happy with the place & price.

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Patricia

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very unique and cute. Good decor. But not great workmanship and very noisy family above us. Scenery was awesome overlooking the bay. Comfortable beds

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Brittany

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not sure where the photos of the nice lobby were taken, but it wasn’t anything we saw… the room was fine but had very thin walls. They actually left us earplugs on the desk which I thought was very strange. The beds were very comfortable, shower needs to be recalled and the wallpaper was peeling off the wall. Exterior leaves much to be desired, but the drive to town was easy.

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Julie

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It's located a short distance outside of downtown. It's across the street from Little Traverse Bay, so you have a view of the bay from a distance. Clean. Little moldy smell on entrance of room because of a/c. Cold rooms, but we liked that. Bed was not the best, but it was ok. Needs bigger in room garbage cans and lower voltage lighting for outside of rooms. Room was very lit at nighttime and the second night we did unscrew the light bulb so we could sleep. It was ok, but we thought quite expensive considering the age of the hotel.

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Michelle

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a small hotel that overlooks Little Traverse Bay. The views are amazing and the rooms are beautiful. The beds are so comfortable. It is truly a hidden gem

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Sandra

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was lovely. Room needs a small table two chair. No place to set down.

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Kathy

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautifully decorated rooms. Comfortable. Great service!

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Service

Service is largely remote with contactless check-in; communication by text is often quick and helpful. However, some guests experienced code or lock problems, difficulty reaching staff, and limited on-site assistance or refunds, leading to mixed impressions.

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Tabitha

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The decor was really cute and staff were helpful over text. Everything was clean. My only issue was hearing the room above ours very clearly. They do provide earplugs if you need them. We ended up playing white noise, which helped.

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Gretchen

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We checked in at 9:00pm. The sign was not lit up and we drove by twice. Our code did not work to enter our room. I called the number on our contact list and the person immediately apologized and reset it. But this did not make for a good first impression. The room was very clean and updated. The bed was very comfortable. The linens and towels were fluffy and new. The shower had both a hand held and overhead shower head. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash all good. As mentioned by the hotel the walls are thin and you hear talking, walking and doors. Without the initial glitches I would recommend this room for amenities,location, view of water across the street,and price.

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Miho

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sorry to leave the bad comment, but first of all, the bathroom sink and shower drain was clogged badly and smells bad. That was beyond terrible....Noise comes from upstairs never stopped. When I used hair dryer, the entire power shut down. There was no staff at the site, my husband had to fix the breaker.

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Karen

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful view. Close to downtown. We left something valuable behind and called to inquire if they found it. Courtney did and shipped it to us and didn’t charge us. She sent above and beyond and we are grateful!!

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Kathy

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room and location were good. Unfortunately, we did not receive a text or email with the code to get into the unit and had to hunt down a phone number to call for assistance. We went out the following day, locked the door, and when we returned we were unable to get into the unit. We called again for assistance and after several attempts with the back-up code they provided, we got into the unit. We believe they may have opened it remotely. The following day when we left, the unit would not lock, clearly the lock was not functioning. It made for a somewhat frustrating experience.

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Janice

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Older property that has been revived. Rooms updated and redesigned well with character.and class. Supplied room well with towels, coffee, tea, creamers. Efficient and easy check via text . Reached out daily for any needs. Had 2 areas with fire pits plus other places to sit outside. Great view of lake. Surrounding towns very beautiful, clean. Variety of things to do

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Patrick

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Don’t stay in the “studio” room, especially if you’re arriving late. The check instructions are incredibly vague, describing the studio as somewhere “behind the house.” When you get to the hotel parking lot, there aren’t any signs or information on how to get to the studio. Although you can see the house to the left, the walking paths from the parking lot all lead directly to porches of rooms that are occupied. It wasn’t until calling their help number (that goes to a remote employee who has never seen the property) that I was told there’s a complete separate driveway down the road to access the studio. That would have been nice to know in the check in instructions before I walked all over the property in 10 inches of snow and 5 degree temperatures to try and find it at 11pm!

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Hilda

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and great location. When I needed towels and more coffee we had it replaced right away.

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Amy

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was literally nonexistent.

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Deborah

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointed for the price, our room felt very worn. Especially didn’t like the fact that they did not have any staff on site.

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Location

Scenic setting across from Little Traverse Bay and a short drive to downtown Petoskey, Bay Harbor and area attractions. Being on US-31 brings convenience but also some road noise for certain rooms.

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Gina

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Stunning view with easy check in/out. Great dinning & shopping nearby & bike trail across the street. Highly recommend.

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Chris

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is a nice refurbished motel. Clean and modern. It has a nice view of the bay but has a busy road in front of it. The downtown is a 5 minute drive away.

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Diana

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nicely renovated rooms inside with comfy beds. Nice chairs outside to sit and look at the lake across the street. It’s right on the highway so not walkable but once you get across the street, you can access the little traverse bike trail.

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Amy

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful view, comfortable bed, good location

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Mike

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Ease of parking, right in front of my room. Room was very clean and quaint. Close to shopping and dining, 4 minute ride. Nice view of lake.

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Hunter

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location.

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Julie

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It's located a short distance outside of downtown. It's across the street from Little Traverse Bay, so you have a view of the bay from a distance. Clean. Little moldy smell on entrance of room because of a/c. Cold rooms, but we liked that. Bed was not the best, but it was ok. Needs bigger in room garbage cans and lower voltage lighting for outside of rooms. Room was very lit at nighttime and the second night we did unscrew the light bulb so we could sleep. It was ok, but we thought quite expensive considering the age of the hotel.

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Joyce

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location and the view! A little removed from downtown, but right in the middle between Bay Harbor and the “in”crowd and Petoskey Bay Front Park. Highway 31 goes by in front of the inn, but they provide earplugs, or better yet, in the summer, turn on the AC! Loved the self-check in. I did not receive the code via email, but called, and a very helpful staff member gave me my code. Very comfortable bed! The shower was a bit slim, but fine for most people. Just be aware if you are a larger person. Great stay with super location.

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Joseph

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very awesome view of the bay, perfect location to experience Petoskey & Boyne Highlands, Bay harbor, etc

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Rebecca

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Convenient for our quick stay.

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Dining

No on-site dining or breakfast; guests rely on nearby restaurants. In-room Keurig coffee and tea are commonly provided and appreciated.

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Gina

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Stunning view with easy check in/out. Great dinning & shopping nearby & bike trail across the street. Highly recommend.

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Cheryl

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A quick trip to Petoskey for relaxation. Great little inn at a fabulous price. Clean. Easy in and out, good coffee in the morning. No breakfast but plenty of places around town for that.

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BRANDON

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved our room and the views of the lake! Came here with my girlfriend and the owners of the hotel were there and super friendly and answered any questions that we had. They recommended some restaurants and things to do and didn't disappoint!

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Bradley

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely little hotel. Room was clean, well stocked with fragrant soaps and delicious coffee and tea. Room had a Roku smart TV which was a nice surprise too. Wish we could have stayed longer. We had fun playing the "Bear" version of connect four too!

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Audra

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great clean stay. Check in was super easy. The view is beautiful, bed was comfy, it did take a minuet for the ac to cool off the room as it was off when we arrived but got it cooled down and kept it there. The only negative I would say is the water pressure was awful. However, this could easily be fixed with a different shower head I do believe. Parking was a little tight but enough for one car per unit. Just outside the city but easy and quick to get there. Great stay!

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Diane

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love the updates and coffee bar in each room.

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Cindy

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great little studio apartment in an excellent location within minutes of downtown. It Is tucked up behind a home on the property to the left of the main inn. It was very clean (except for the fan in the room, which was very dusty). Included coffee and tea, a small refrigerator, a stove, and microwave. The king bed was super comfortable. No view from the room, but the inn has hot tub and fire pit areas with gorgeous sunset and Lake views. The inn sits up a bit from the highway, and with this studio’s back location, we did not hear traffic noise. The description and arrival instructions could be better. We never did find out how to run the AC, or if there was any. It turns out we did not need it as the weather was beautiful. There is nothing that specifically shows you which pictures are of the studio apartment. Or what amenities it has. Maybe I missed it.? There was no Wi-Fi code in the room so we had to call. The email sent to us for arrival instructions said we would receive an email with a code for Entry that afternoon. No email. When we called, we were given different arrival instructions. Overall a great, clean, basic place.

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cheryl

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice and clean but not worth almost $300 a night. I was under the understanding that there was be breakfast and there was not. There was coffee and tea in the room refrigerator and microwave.

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Jennifer

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights and we were very impressed with the property. The amenities were a nice touch- Keurig coffee maker and everything you need for coffee and tea! Our room was super clean and decorated nicely. It felt like we were guests in someone’s home, rather than a hotel! Location was wonderful and so was the price! No problems checking in, easy to communicate with property via text or phone if needed. Will definitely be back for future trips to the area!

10

Victor

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Liked kitchen. Internet not great. No AC

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Month	Average price
January	$151
February	$134
March	$125
April	$125
May	$152
June	$207
July	$241
August	$229
September	$144
October	$127
November	$101
December	$118

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $107	17 $111	18 $202	19 $197
20 $94	21 $94	22 $94	23 $96	24 $95	25 $180	26 $195
27 $94	28 $95	29 $95	30 $120

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $148	2 $323	3 $276
4 $131	5 $126	6 $127	7 $145	8 $147	9 $295	10 $277
11 $140	12 $113	13 $117	14 $128	15 $132	16 $241	17 $230
18 $136	19 $112	20 $110	21 $115	22 $123	23 $219	24 $216
25 $128	26 $110	27 $110	28 $109	29 $116	30 $188	31 $190

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