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Stafford's Bay View Inn

3.0 star property
A peaceful retreat minutes from Lake Michigan where travelers can browse on-site shops or wander through the garden for a quiet afternoon

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Stafford's Bay View Inn, near Lake Michigan, offers a quiet getaway with on-site shopping and a relaxing garden. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi, newspapers in common areas, a well-stocked library, and a bar for evening drinks.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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Private bathroom
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Stafford's Bay View Inn is in Bay View, a neighborhood in Petoskey. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park.
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Map
2011 Woodland Ave, Petoskey, MI, 49770

What's nearby

  • Bear River Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Little Traverse History Museum - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Bear River - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Petoskey State Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Back Lot - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Stafford's Bay View Inn

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Take advantage of shopping on site, a garden, and a library at Stafford's Bay View Inn. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and express check-out
  • Smoke-free premises, a computer station, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Stafford's Bay View Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 13 to 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stafford's Bay View Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stafford's Bay View Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Stafford's Bay View Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stafford's Bay View Inn located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bay View hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Bear River, and Bear River Park. Petoskey State Park and Little Traverse History Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Stafford's Bay View Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 512 out of 675 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 675 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 675 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 675 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 675 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our entire experience from the attention to detail that the Inn staff provided to the beautiful room and the excellent breakfast, everything went beyond my greatest expectations. I will be returning for another visit as soon as possible!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is lovely with excellent service. The staff was very friendly and kind. The room was amazing and very comfortable. The afternoon happy hour was very nice with cheese and crackers & fruit and special drinks. I would recommend staying here. Looking forward to our next visit!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Sandy

Historical building well cared for great service good food quiet stay perfect for the recharge of weekend events
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was very neat and clean. The staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic Inn on the Lake - great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed this bed and breakfast. It was so darling and the staff was impeccable. I was honestly blown away by the service and quaintness of this hotel. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic old Inn beautifully updated with excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained historical building and grounds. Breakfast was good, but not free.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay! Outstanding people, great food and comfortable rooms! It is a b&b with great history….highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere is fantastic! The service amazing !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking and view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff. Includes everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our first stay here and it was exactly what we hoped for: a quiet friendly clean place in a walkable area with beautiful views nearby and quick access to Petoskey’s many attractions, including the beautiful Bay View neighborhood and its historic landmarks. I loved the absence of in-room televisions! Restaurant was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Felt comfortable and peaceful. Wonderful view of the bay and the grounds were beautiful. No television which was no concern but bring a good book with you. Older crowd but very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay! Elevator is tiny and old, pack light. Lovely porch & view.Comfortable beds. Helpful friendly staff. Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, cozy and clean room, Victorian charm!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful. Great ambiance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynde

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic property on the Bay! Super friendly staff. Don’t miss Sunday brunch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the charming hotel, gorgeous views of Little Traverse Bay and courteous staff. Renovations have made this historic landmark quite comfortable. We were able to easily ride our bikes into Petosky and to the State Park. Our room (which faced highway 31) was a bit noisier than expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. It is near the lake with a rocky beach from which I saw the sunset. The porch and dining room have views of the beautiful garden flowers and the lake. I loved the blue/white room with an alcove that we had. The place has a lot of charm! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were clean and charming, and the staff was so friendly. Lots of attention given to all details of this lovely property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very peaceful and relaxing everyone was super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored property with excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were treated so well by everyone! Great food and a fun place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024