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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
The current price is ₩220,349
₩244,587 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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(10 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Primrose Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Primrose King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi
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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

  • Boyne Mountain
    Boyne Mountain
    25 min drive - 35.7 km
  • beach near Bay View
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • beach near Petoskey State Park
    6 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Odawa Casino
    10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Bay Harbor Golf Club
    14 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • Culver's
    18 min walk
  • Taco Bell/KFC
    14 min walk
  • Petoskey Brewing
    3 min drive
  • China Buffet King
    15 min walk

About this property

Bay View Inn

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Take advantage of shopping on site, a garden, and a library at 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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at 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

Stafford's Bay View Inn Petoskey
Stafford's Bay View Petoskey
Stafford's Bay View
Stafford`s Bay View Hotel Petoskey
Stafford's Bay View Inn Hotel
Stafford's Bay View Inn Petoskey
Stafford's Bay View Inn Hotel Petoskey

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay View Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay View Inn?

As of May 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay View Inn on May 21, 2026 start from ₩220,349, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 530 out of 696 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 696 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 696 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 696 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 696 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Stafford's Bayview Inn is the go to place in Petoskey, Michigan. The rooms are clean and comfortable. It is a step back in time when you stay there. The food is good and the service is outstanding. The front desk personnel were friendly and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Missed a TV in our room but the lounge was across the hall and convenient - just not in my jammies. The heat in our room was way out of whack! 75 degrees at one point and had to open both windows with winter conditions. Heard another couple had same experience. Hot tub was nice - bit awkward to enter, but enjoyed. Would have loved to experience the fireplace but who needed MORE heat! All in all it was a great opportunity to experience The Stafford for our anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026