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The griffin inn provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, wooden floor, a door, and a chair.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A small house with a porch, two doors, and a window.

Romantic Cottage, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A small, single-story building with a gabled roof, two front doors, and a porch with white chairs.

Romantic Cottage, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A house with a porch, a lawn, and picnic tables.

Romantic Cottage, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A house with a porch, a lawn, and picnic tables.

Romantic Cottage, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ellison Bay, The griffin inn is in a state park and near the beach. Lake Michigan and Newport State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Trueblood Performing Arts Center. Visit our Ellison Bay travel guide
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11976 Mink River Rd, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210

What's nearby

  • A forested landscape with autumn foliage and a distant island in the water.
    Peninsula State Park
    18 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • A lighthouse with a white tower and a dark top, surrounded by trees.
    Cana Island Lighthouse
    28 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • A silhouette of a person sitting on a rock by the sea during sunset.
    Egg Harbor Beach
    34 min drive - 25.4 miles
  • Linden Gallery
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Clearing Folk School
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB)
    104 min drive

Restaurants

  • Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik
    9 min drive
  • Husby's Food & Spirits
    9 min drive
  • Wild Tomato
    9 min drive
  • Door County Ice Cream Factory
    6 min drive
  • Stabbur Beer Garden
    9 min drive

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Dining

  • Champagne service
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator

Location highlights

  • In a state park
  • Near a lake
  • Near the bay

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 4 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 75.00 at check-out

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The griffin 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 The griffin inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The griffin inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The griffin inn located?

Situated in a state park, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Linden Gallery and Lake Michigan. The Clearing Folk School and Ellison Bluff State Natural Area are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The griffin inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

6.0

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The place was great and the owners were very kind. There was a good amount of bugs and other dirt on the floor, but other than that an excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lubov

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026