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Harbor Light Inn

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Garden
Lobby sitting area
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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12666 Hwy 42, Gills Rock, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
  • Place, The Clearing Folk School
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Linden Gallery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Newport State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Country View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Galleon

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Spinnaker

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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First Mate (2nd floor stair access)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Commodore (2nd floor stair access)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Harbor Light Inn

This smoke-free hotel features a sauna, a meeting room and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecues and a picnic area are on-site.
Harbor Light Inn offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Harbor Light Inn's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a meeting room.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a meeting room and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and a 4-minute drive from Northport Pier
As a guest of Harbor Light Inn, you'll find a sauna, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Harbor Light Inn also features a garden, a picnic area, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This Ellison Bay hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside 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
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 13 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 4 children aged 13 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Harbor Light Inn Ellison Bay
Harbor Light Ellison Bay
The Harbor Light Inn Ellison Bay
The Harbor House Hotel Ellison Bay
Harbor Light Inn Hotel
Harbor Light Inn Ellison Bay
Harbor Light Inn Hotel Ellison Bay

Harbor Light Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 379 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

John Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is awesome would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the area…the room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed out stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location worked well for our interests in the area. We took advantage of the firepit and chairs for seating around the firepit. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Behzad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good and we had a great time there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view to Lake Michigan, comfortable room, nice kitchen area available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the amazing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

A beautiful space

We enjoyed our stay at Harbor Light inn! Our room was comfy and the outdoor space was beautiful! A perfect Door County destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect cozy Inn close to the water and dining!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and linens. Beds were comfortable. Perfect for a girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting property- quaint comfortable- definitely can hear your neighbors but everyone was polite and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, quiet, bed was very comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place, view of bay.

Easy check in ! Great view! Cozy place. Although older building , it was clean and in great condition and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Beautiful area with a great view. I had a fantastic experience and I will definitely look in to staying here again on my next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, great location for Washington Island day. Comfortable beds ,great pressure on shower would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful place, needs little bit of better dusting of the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and super nice hosts!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Awesome place

This was an amazing place to stay. Had an amazing view of bay. Awesome sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone had a great time! Sauna was out of order but than that all was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JulieAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful. It met all our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023