Perched on the shores of Lake Michigan, Harbor Light Inn offers a tranquil retreat with a serene garden and soothing sauna. Unwind at the barbecue grills or take in the views from the terrace, while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 117 min drive
Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 30 miles/48.2 km
Restaurants
Mink River Basin Supper Club - 6 min drive
Charlie's Smokehouse - 5 min walk
Island Orchard Cider - 6 min drive
The Point Grille - 45 min drive
Island Pizza - 45 min drive
About this property
Harbor Light Inn
Harbor Light Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Lake Michigan. The sauna makes for a relaxing end to the day, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers love the location.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
11 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 4 children (13 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Working away
Meeting room
Facilities
4 buildings/towers
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Sauna
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
32-inch Smart TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Fees & policies
Policies
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's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Harbor Light Inn Ellison Bay
Harbor Light Ellison Bay
Harbor Light Inn Hotel
Harbor Light Inn Ellison Bay
Harbor Light Inn Hotel Ellison Bay
Frequently asked questions
Does Harbor Light Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Harbor Light Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Harbor Light Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Harbor Light Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Harbor Light Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Harbor Light Inn and nearby?
Harbor Light Inn has a sauna and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
What's the area around Harbor Light Inn like?
Harbor Light Inn is located a short 1-minute walk from Lake Michigan. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Harbor Light Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.4
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Location
Service staff
View
Bed
Lake
Bay
Public sauna
Shower
Family friendly
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
5 Aug 2025
Very nice accommodations!
Laura
Laura, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
2 Jul 2025
Loved the area…the room was clean and comfortable
Mary
Mary, 6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Jul 2025
Interesting property- quaint comfortable- definitely can hear your neighbors but everyone was polite and quiet
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
12 May 2025
Everything was good and we had a great time there.
Behzad
Behzad, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Aug 2025
Fantastic place to stay. We will definitely be back again. Room was clean & comfortable. Had just about everything you would need for your stay right there in the room. The common area with kitchen was fantastic if coming back from fishing late. Only missed a pizza pan but we improvised. Eric the inn keeper was super friendly and helpful! Being right across the street from the launch was great!
Allison
Allison, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Jul 2025
For the money, this was EXACTLY what we wanted. The place is very quiet, super cute!!! and has a nice view. 110% would stay here again without a 2nd thought. We travel a lot and this was as good as it gets for our expectations.
Kyle
Kyle, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
12 May 2025
Beautiful view to Lake Michigan, comfortable room, nice kitchen area available.
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Apr 2025
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.
Jim
Jim, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Jun 2025
Love the location like that it’s quiet works perfect for us every time we come up to the area. Have a small coffee pot refrigerator microwave TV that we never use everything we need for a quick weekend getaway. Thank you!!
jessica
jessica, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
9 Jul 2025
The property was clean and comfortable. No human interaction. Everything was through written instructions.
Vinay
Vinay, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 May 2025
Awesome host
Harbor Light across from bay with GORGEOUS view. Shared Great room offers full kitchen. Bonus bonfire pit for fire, which our host laid for us. All great, will return.
Theresa
Theresa, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 May 2025
Everything was excellent, my only recommendation is it may be time to replace one of the mattresses. Highly recommend if you don’t want to be around a lot people and don’t mind driving to the shopping areas.
Moriah
Moriah, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Jun 2025
Love the quietness of the area. Property was easy to find. Check in was easy. Room was roomy and just right. Bed was a bit soft and in need of replacement. Had a coffee maker and frig which was just the right size. Clean property and rooms. The office/common room had dishes, stove and microwave, etc if you wanted to cook food/meal. Would recommend and will stay there again. There is a small park just around the corner of the hotel if you want to sit by the water.
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
18 Jul 2025
I really loved the quiet area, the easy parking, the quick response when i asked where the garbage bags were, the spacious feeling rooms. I didn't love the dark long hairs all over the bathroom floor and the bathroom floor was sticky.... the well-worn mattresses and flat pillows had my husband and i both tossing and turning all night. The yard and outdoor areas were very pretty and a lot of effort put into that. The view from our window was really pretty too. It was just fine for our family but the dirty bathroom was the part that really bothered me.
Ashley
Ashley, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Dec 2024
Awesome place
This was an amazing place to stay. Had an amazing view of bay. Awesome sunsets.
Diane
Diane, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
30 Sept 2023
We enjoyed out stay!
Clara
Clara, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Jul 2022
Perfect cozy Inn close to the water and dining!
Joan
Joan, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
6 Jul 2025
Hello I have issues with people in communication in Harbor Inn, when we coming nobody answer phone only text messages.Yesterday I checked my credit card charge me 150.00 dollars for my Aminal Support dog .Nobody tells anything about,no answer phone,text messages we can do it ….We travel with our animals support all time ,we been so many places and states never happened anything like this,also we send animals support dog card Harbor Inn but still they Charge ous.Place is nice but communication with personal is problem only text messages.Thank you Have nice day Adam
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 Sept 2024
We enjoyed our stay. Quiet place; quaint, very clean. Building is old but modern inside. Our room was perfect; has a really nice walk-in shower.
We will plan to stay here again.
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
20 Oct 2024
This property is close to Newport State Park which is a designated Dark Sky Park.
Kyja
Kyja, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Aug 2024
Excellent experience for our anniversary weekend. Quiet, perfectly sized room with a great water view. Only two miles from Washington Island Ferry. We would definitely stay here again.
Donald
Donald, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Jul 2022
Very clean rooms and super nice hosts!!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Good
10 Aug 2024
Really handy location for the ferry. Beautiful views over the bay if
You walked over the road.
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Jul 2023
Great place to stay!! We will be back!
Marty
Marty, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
28 Jun 2024
I had a very peaceful stay and found the room cozy. All the other guests were extremely quiet and barely noticed that anyone else was staying there. The area is beautiful and would consider staying here again.