In the storied Petoskey-Straits region, chances are your room will be historic and your campsite will be gorgeous. Explore our quick list of lodging options from Bay Harbor to Mackinac Island to inspire your Northern Michigan summer adventure.
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Bay Harbor Lodging
The big player here is Boyne Resorts, with every lodging option under the sun at its amenity-filled resorts: Boyne Mountain, Boyne Highlands and Inn at Bay Harbor. Also in Bay Harbor, find the newly redone Village Suites Bay Harbor.
Photo by Boyne Mountain Resort
Mackinac Island Lodging Options
Venerable inns (most dating to the end of the 19th century but graciously updated) abound here. On Mackinac Island, find the legendary Grand Hotel and Mission Point Resort, as well as a slew of other inns made for whiling away island days in a rocker on the porch. Visit the Mackinac Island website for events and activities during your stay on the island.
Petoskey Area Lodging
In the Petoskey area, Stafford’s Perry Hotel, Bay View Inn and Crooked River Lodge are well-known for their gracious hospitality. For information on all locations along with booking, visit the Staffords Hospitality website. The Colonial Inn Hotel in Harbor Springs and The Terrace Inn in Bay View are two other historically fabulous places to stay.
Motorcoach & Rustic Camping Near Petoskey
The motorcoach crowd is well-covered at both Hearthside Grove Motorcoach Resort and Petoskey RV Resort through Sun RV Resorts, while great rustic and hook-up camping is available at gorgeous sites on or near Lake Michigan at Wilderness State Park and Petoskey State Park. Information for both of these rustic camping locations can be found on the Michigan DNR website.
St. Ignace Lodging Options
Just over the bridge, St. Ignace is known for its clean, vintage motels and cabin resorts that come with the best amenity of all—Yooper hospitality. Visit the official St. Ignace website to explore the wide variety of lodging options.
Finding More Lodging Options in the Petoskey Mackinac-Straits Region
Beyond all of that, private cottages and homes are available to rent throughout the region. Check out the usual sites including VRBO and Airbnb. But don’t overlook Graham Management, based in Harbor Springs, for their insider’s knowledge of the rental scene.
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