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Bay Inn of Petoskey

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Luxury House | In-room dining
Luxury House | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cleaning supplies
Luxury House | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services
Luxury House | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services
Luxury House | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

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2445 Charlevoix Ave, Petoskey, MI, 49770
  • Place, McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear River Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Lakes Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬
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Luxury House | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Luxury House

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 195 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 King Bed, 3 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Bay Inn Cabin | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Bay Inn Cabin

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bay Inn Studio | 11 bedrooms, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Bay Inn Studio

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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11 bedrooms, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 King Beds and 4 Queen Sofa Beds

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11 bedrooms, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 11 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 22 Queen Beds

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About this property

Bay Inn of Petoskey

Guesthouse with free parking, near McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
Along with express check-out, this smoke-free guesthouse has a garden and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
Bay Inn of Petoskey offers 15 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Petoskey guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Bay Inn of Petoskey'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.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Just a 2-minute drive from McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital and a few minutes from Bear River Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of Bay Inn of Petoskey, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Petoskey guest house is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 45
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 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
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.

Property is also known as

Bay Inn Petoskey
Bay Inn
Bay Petoskey
Bay Inn of Petoskey Petoskey
Bay Inn of Petoskey Guesthouse
Bay Inn of Petoskey Guesthouse Petoskey

Reviews

Bay Inn of Petoskey Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Marsha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was great. Service was excellent as well but the pool was a major disappointment. The water in the hot tub was so disgusting you couldn’t even see the steps or the bottom. The pool was gross, cloudy and so disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

Good place to stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
AC needs replaced
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Staff & service
The room had a very musty smell, also the tv wasn’t user friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

It's ok

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning view with easy check in/out. Great dinning & shopping nearby & bike trail across the street. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Carrie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miho

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute motel

Cute little motel. It needs a little attention to details (heating coil cover), but certainly an acceptable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very impressed with place. Highly recommend and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice view but room had pet odor

The view was great. The room was fairly clean, but we did notice a pet odor and there was cat hair near the front door when you walk in. Other than that, it was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love The Bay Inn. I have stayed here multiple times over the last two years. It’s my go to property when I come to the area.. the rooms are beautiful. The beds are the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept on in a hotel. The staff is outstanding, very communicative and super sweet..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, just outside Petoskey. Little Traverse Wheelway runs nearby (currently right on the shoulder of us31). Beds are micro-foam mattresses , takes a little getting used to. Overall very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was not a cookie cutter hotel room. Colors were very beautiful and calming, with nice decorating. A beautiful view of the lake. And we were able to tune in the Tigers game ... with a 12-2 win!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Leah

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

Soso

First appearance was good. Bed was decent. We were unable to find the remote for the tv and while looking for it under the bed and couch was filthy. The drains were slow, hot tubs I felt were poorly located. The smoke alarm went off at 3:30 am waking us up and continued for 30 minutes until it stopped and just flashed red. The view and location was not bad. We did not have any issue when it came to noise outside of the smoke alarm. For the price I would have expected more but in that area my research showed it was priced comparable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed there before many times, but not since the remodel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Daphne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated older hotel. My room was very nice and clean. I feel that $400 a night was overpriced but that seems to be the cost of the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

WILLIAM

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stormie Jacobs

Travelled with family and small children
Very cute boutique inn
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025