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Bay View Inn

3.0 star property

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A large, multi-story building with a green roof and white walls, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and Adirondack chairs.
A traditional living room with a fireplace, patterned rug, and classic furniture.
A coastal view with a clear sky, a body of water, and dense vegetation.
A garden with Adirondack chairs and a view of a lake.
A wedding ceremony outdoors with guests seated on chairs facing the couple.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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2011 Woodland Ave, Petoskey, MI, 49770

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About this property

Bay View Inn

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business centre, free use of bicycles and a 24-hour front desk.
Bay View Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and a hairdryer. This Petoskey hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Bay View Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a business centre and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and a 3-minute drive from Bear River Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Bay View Inn. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Petoskey hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Bay View Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No lift

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 13 to 20 per person

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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Bay View Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 708 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 708 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 708 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 708 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 708 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Rita

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Great location. Rooms are quaint and cozy. Staff are exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ian

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Really nice staff -
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hollie

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Beautiful Hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Bed and breakfast feel. Very nice staff, clean and historic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

B. Jean

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Room was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic Inn on the Lake - great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pat

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We’ve stayed at the Stafford Inn a few times. It’s very charming and so nicely kept up over the years. Staff is very accommodating, room as usual was very clean. This is a great place to stay and we will be back soon. Breakfast too!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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Charming location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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Amazing stay / great property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A classic historic inn perfect for relaxing and enjoying Petoskey.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Very nice property...staff is awesome...will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martha

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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
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10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful historic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mallory at the front desk was very helpful and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are gorgeous, large beds with comfortable bedding, fireplace and balconies. The staff is fantastic. While I was there inquired about the murder mystery dinner and she took me around to see all of the room choices so I could pick a special room for our 30th anniversary. Looking forward to my next stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

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Wonderful property! Have stayed many times and love it more each time we come!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Drew

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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
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Friendly staff. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terri

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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