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Harbor Light Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Lake Michigan in Ellison Bay

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Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Balcony
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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12666 Hwy 42, Gills Rock, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
  • Place, Northport Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Newport State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Sister Bay Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Country Door

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Garden View

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Galleon

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Spinnaker

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

First Mate

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Commodore

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Ellison Bay

In Ellison Bay .At this Ellison Bay hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 3 miles (5 km) of Northport Pier. The Clearing Folk School and Ellison Bay Pottery Studios are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Northport Pier - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Newport State Park - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Sister Bay Marina - 17 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Sister Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Schoolhouse Beach Park - 51 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mink River Basin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Smokehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Island Orchard Cider - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rowleys Bay Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Harbor Light Inn

Hotel near Lake Michigan in Ellison Bay
As a guest of Harbor Light Inn, you'll find a sauna, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Harbor Light Inn also features a garden, a picnic area, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This Ellison Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Harbor Light Inn offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 13 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 4 children 13 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is 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

How close is Harbor Light Inn to the airport?

Harbor Light Inn is 190.7 mi (203-min drive) away from the Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Harbor Light Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Harbor Light Inn.

How close is Harbor Light Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 9.7 mi (14-min drive) from Waterfront Park and 9.8 mi (15-min drive) from Sister Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Harbor Light Inn offer free breakfast?

Harbor Light Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Harbor Light Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Harbor Light Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Harbor Light Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Harbor Light Inn have a pool?

Harbor Light Inn does not have a pool.

Does Harbor Light Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Harbor Light Inn to downtown Ellison Bay?

Harbor Light Inn is 0.2 mi away from Gills Rock.

Reviews

Harbor Light Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 372 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 372 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 372 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 372 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 372 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vinay

The property was clean and comfortable. No human interaction. Everything was through written instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely and quiet

Very quiet. While we saw other cars, we never heard other people. We said hello to one or two we passed coming or going, but that’s it. It rained the weekend we were there and we loved our room and the views while enjoying the rain. We even watched a good movie from the supply in the main kitchen/living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ALAN, Plano

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the area…the room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Verona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, quiet place in a good location. The location is within walking distance of a nice supper club, the bay is just across the road, and there are lovely hiking areas nearby. Less touristy and populated than the other Door County towns, Gills Rock seemed just north enough to be a real place. Our room was spacious and nice. Instructions for arriving and code entrance were good, though it was not clear that the rooms all have separate entrances and are scattered on every side of each buildings. As we were trying the front door to see if it led to the other rooms, someone cleaning a room greeted us with a “didn’t you read your email!?” and we never saw another soul during our stay. Sauna was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JulieAnne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful. It met all our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moriah, Racine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Behzad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good and we had a great time there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view to Lake Michigan, comfortable room, nice kitchen area available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Neenah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome place

This was an amazing place to stay. Had an amazing view of bay. Awesome sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kyja

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is close to Newport State Park which is a designated Dark Sky Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Door County at it's best

My family and i really enjoyed our stay at the troll cottage, very rustic and private. We loved the privet back fire pit plenty of fire wood
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024