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Harbor Light Inn

Property class: 2.5
Hotel within easy reach of Lake Michigan

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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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Sauna
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

View all photos for Country View

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a dresser, and a mirror.

Country View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Galleon

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view.

Galleon

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Spinnaker

Two beds with headboards, a bedside table with a lamp, a wooden wardrobe, and a kitchenette area.

Spinnaker

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for First Mate (2nd floor stair access)

A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with blinds, and a door.

First Mate (2nd floor stair access)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Commodore (2nd floor stair access)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Commodore (2nd floor stair access)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
12666 Hwy 42, Gills Rock, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210

What's nearby

  • The Clearing Folk School - 6 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Linden Gallery - 6 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Europe Lake - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Newport State Park - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Ellison Bluff State Natural Area - 8 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 117 min drive
  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 30 miles/48.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's Smokehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Island Orchard Cider - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bear Ellison Bay - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cuesta Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Tom's Candies - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Harbor Light Inn

  • Harbor Light Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Lake Michigan. The sauna makes for a relaxing end to the day, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the location.

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 available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting room

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Sauna

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

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Fees & policies

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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
The Harbor Light Inn Ellison Bay
The Harbor House Hotel 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Harbor Light Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

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 check-in 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. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Harbor Light Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
View
Bed
Lake
Shower
Public sauna
Bay
Family friendly

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

Loved the area…the room was clean and comfortable
Mary, 6-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view.
Todd, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view to Lake Michigan, comfortable room, nice kitchen area available.
Mary, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The Harbor Light Inn is situated directly across the street from the water. If you're looking for a beach, you can walk about 50 feet down from the Inn to a little park, and if you want to put in a boat, the marina is right there. The Commodore was our room, and we had a great little place to journal or watch the sun set from our bay window. Our innkeeper was very friendly and helpful. Make sure you give your cell phone, not a home phone land line (if you have one) since that will be the way that you open your room door when you arrive. (Minor oops on our part!) This place is perfectly located to get to the ferry on the "curvy road"/Hwy 42, and located just far enough away from the madness of the other towns (think Sister Bay) to be able to visit Al Johnson's for breakfast if you want, but not to have to hear cars and motorboats early or late. Plenty of parks, both state and county are around, and the inn also has a complete kitchen, dining area and great room to sit and read, play games or snuggle in if the weather turns.
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The location worked well for our interests in the area. We took advantage of the firepit and chairs for seating around the firepit. We will stay again.
Allen, 3-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful space

We enjoyed our stay at Harbor Light inn! Our room was comfy and the outdoor space was beautiful! A perfect Door County destination.
Wendy, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property, great location for Washington Island day. Comfortable beds ,great pressure on shower would stay again.
jessica, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Interesting property- quaint comfortable- definitely can hear your neighbors but everyone was polite and quiet
Sarah, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place

This was an amazing place to stay. Had an amazing view of bay. Awesome sunsets.
Diane, 3-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful place, needs little bit of better dusting of the rooms.
Ty, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Really handy location for the ferry. Beautiful views over the bay if You walked over the road.
Anne, 2-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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.
Michelle L., 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in Troll Cottage, which was a pleasant surprise and perfect for our little family. It was cozy and clean and had everything we needed. The staff was helpful and friendly. We loved being away from the busier spots like Sister Bay or Ephraim. Beautiful views! Would definitely stay there again!
Brett, 3-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent trip to Door County

Excellent stay in the lighthouse/Moonraker. Great accommodations. Very clean and well organized. Eric, manager, very helpful. Can't wait to visit again!
Gerald, 4-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great view of water. Unit was clean and self check in and check was great.
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Too good!!!

This hotel was so calm and surrounded by such a natural beauty that my family loved this place! I already referred this hotel to all my friends and would suggest the same to all who are planning to visit Door County!
Bhudev, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

It is very clean.
Renmao, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

It was close to the ferry and biking trails. Uncle Tom's candy is close by and is to die for.
Lorie, 3-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting with water views. Super easy self checkin. The innkeeper was very friendly and checked on us to make sure we were comfortable each time we saw him. Great value!
Lynnae, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

We absolutely loved our stay here! The Commodore room was clean and comfortable. The beds were cozy with nice linens. We appreciated the convenience of the small kitchenette with a coffee maker, microwave, sink, and mini fridge. We had a charming balcony perfect for drinking coffee. We ate our meals at the little dining table that had a lovely view of the lake. The community room had a fully equipped kitchen for preparing meals, interesting books and a fireplace. There is also an outdoor sauna that is perfect for the winter time. We honestly felt so relaxed and peaceful, we did not want to leave. We can't wait to come back!
Nicole, 3-night trip