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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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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Bay View Inn is in Bay View, a neighborhood in Petoskey. Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Cheboiganing Preserve. Visit our Petoskey travel guide
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2011 Woodland Ave, Petoskey, MI, 49770

What's nearby

  • Bridge over Bear River in Petoskey
    Bear River Park
    4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Boyne Mountain
    Boyne Mountain
    25 min drive - 22.2 miles
  • beach near Bay View
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • beach near Petoskey State Park
    6 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Odawa Casino
    10 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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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

Frequently asked questions

Is 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 Bay View Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Bay View Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

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. 536 out of 705 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 705 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 705 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 705 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 705 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff who will answer any questions that you have about the area. Definitely add breakfast to your reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, really great staff. Enjoyed complementary wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Rooms are quaint and cozy. Staff are exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff -
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Bed and breakfast feel. Very nice staff, clean and historic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful space. Love that there was no TV. Enjoyed the amenities on the first floor and the coffee in the library. Can't wait to stay in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old mansion. Excellent Easter Brunch. Lovely staff. Beer & Wine tiny bar. No amenities, television is in a lounge on 2nd floor. Relaxing and low key
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic Inn on the Lake - great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun place on the water

A very lovely stay and visiting nearby scenic area was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are gorgeous, large beds with comfortable bedding, fireplace and balconies. The staff is fantastic. While I was there inquired about the murder mystery dinner and she took me around to see all of the room choices so I could pick a special room for our 30th anniversary. Looking forward to my next stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Our room was clean and pretty, but no coffee maker, no fridge, and no TV. The floor was so far off level we were literally walking downhill to the bathroom. No continental breakfast, and the desk clerk wasn't sure when the restaurant opened on Sunday morning. Beautiful place, but not our thing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Friendly staff. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful historic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There were many positives for a stay at Bay View Inn. A charming independent inn was perfect for our ski weekend with easy access to the local ski venues and Petoskey for great dining options. We appreciated the filtered water for our water bottles along with hot chocolate after a day of skiing. Breakfast was great to start our day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very charming hotel built in 1886. So much more interesting than a big impersonal chain hotel. The staff was great and showed a real interest in us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just found the secret to feeling like you're part of the family - Bay View Inn Petoskey. This place is quaint, comfy, and sparkling clean with some serious hospitality. It's like staying at Grandma's house, minus the early bed time. And when it snows, the staff is like your own personal snow-clearing ninjas for your truck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

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