Bay View Inn

Bay View Inn Historic inn located on the shores of Little Traverse Bay. This charming country inn was built in 1886 and has enchanted visitors for over 125 years.
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Our flagship property, Stafford's Bay View Inn, offers guests the grace and romance of a bygone era, set against the exquisite views of Little Traverse Bay. Some of northern Michigan's finest dining can be experienced in our Roselawn Dining Room. Cool relaxing evenings on the Reed Avenue Porch make for unforgettable memories. We invite you to experience the charm and hospitality of this unique cou

ntry inn and the unparalleled service that only Stafford's can provide. For 50 years, Stafford Smith and his family have owned, operated and lovingly restored this grand Victorian country inn on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay. It stands as a warm and welcoming retreat from worldly pains and pressures. It is a place to pause, reflect and unwind.

06/18/2026

Dinner with a view. 🌅🍝

Fresh flavors, lakefront sunsets, and cozy evenings overlooking Little Traverse Bay.

Whether it’s wine on the patio or your favorite summer dish, Bay View Inn is serving up Northern Michigan summer one plate at a time.

Serving dinner Monday through Saturday 5pm - 8pm

06/17/2026

The kind of place that makes you exhale. ✨

Surrounded by gardens, nature, fresh lake air, and views of Little Traverse Bay, Bay View Inn is your invitation to step away for a while.

A slower kind of summer awaits at Bay View Inn ✨Porch views over Lake Michigan. Adirondack chairs beneath the trees. Bic...
06/15/2026

A slower kind of summer awaits at Bay View Inn ✨

Porch views over Lake Michigan. Adirondack chairs beneath the trees. Bicycles ready to rent for a ride along the Little Traverse Wheelway.

The kind of Northern Michigan days you wish lasted a little longer.

06/13/2026

Follow the path to the lake. 🌿🌊

Winding gardens, peaceful pathways, and shoreline views that make you want to slow down and stay awhile. Those, are our amenities.

06/12/2026

The perfect backdrop for forever. ✨

“I do” with a view at Bay View Inn by The Cotton Collection means waterfront vows, vintage charm, and a celebration surrounded by the beauty of Northern Michigan.

06/10/2026

Where every sunset feels like a postcard. ✨

As the sun dips over Little Traverse Bay, the shoreline glows, the lake slows, and summer evenings at Bay View Inn become unforgettable.

The perfect ending to a Northern Michigan day.

Northern Michigan is waking back up, and there’s no better time to visit. Quiet waterfront mornings, sunset dinners, and...
06/09/2026

Northern Michigan is waking back up, and there’s no better time to visit. Quiet waterfront mornings, sunset dinners, and cozy nights at Bay View Inn await.

Book our Spring at the Inn Package and enjoy:
🥐 Breakfast each morning
🍷 Signature Social Hour
🍽️ $40 Dining Dollars

Available select dates May 1 – June 17, 2026. Blackout dates apply.
Your spring getaway starts here.

06/06/2026

Coffee, lake views, and nowhere to rush. ✨

06/04/2026

Where breakfast comes with a lake breeze. 🌊

From peaceful mornings on the grounds to breakfast overlooking the water, Bay View Inn is the kind of Northern Michigan escape that never goes out of style.

A timeless retreat, season after season.

Breakfast Monday-Saturday: 8am - 11am
Sunday Brunch: 8am-1pm

The temperature is rising, the bay is sparkling, and Bay View Inn is calling! 🌿✨Book our Spring at the Inn Package and e...
06/03/2026

The temperature is rising, the bay is sparkling, and Bay View Inn is calling! 🌿✨

Book our Spring at the Inn Package and enjoy:
🥐 Breakfast each morning
🍷 Signature Social Hour
🍽️ $40 Dining Dollars

Available select dates May 1 – June 17, 2026. Blackout dates apply.

The perfect excuse for a little Northern Michigan escape before summertime officially begins.

Address

2011 Woodland Avenue
Petoskey, MI
49770

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