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Harbor Light Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Lake Michigan in Ellison Bay

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Exterior
Exterior
Garden
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
12666 Hwy 42, Gills Rock, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
  • Northport Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Newport State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sister Bay Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪203 min drive‬

Room options

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

First Mate

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Country Door

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Spinnaker

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Galleon

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Garden View

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Commodore

  • 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 - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • The Clearing Folk School - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Newport State Park - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Sister Bay Marina - 14 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Sister Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mink River Basin Supper Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Smokehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Island Orchard Cider - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Point Grille - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Kick Ash Products - ‬6 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.

Languages

English

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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 with special 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
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 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.

Harbor Light Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 337 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience for our anniversary weekend. Quiet, perfectly sized room with a great water view. Only two miles from Washington Island Ferry. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Warren

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like the property got charged 358 when the bill was 203 later at the hotel and we used the girlfriends card and got charged 358 when it should of been just 203 and the guy was just rude and even trying to get a hold of him about charges and he’s just rude
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really handy location for the ferry. Beautiful views over the bay if You walked over the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Vinay

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Property was decent. Positive, Tesla charger for guests. Con, very basic amenities. Other than 2 cups for coffee, everything else you have to ask using text messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was beautiful. It was cute, quiet, peaceful, and clean. Right across from the lake. Beautiful view from the Garden room every morning! The room was great. Couch bed not too bad. King bed of course way better. Nice updated shower. Mini fridge and micro in room but a great kitchen you can cook your own food in. Kitchen you share with others but we only ever saw one other family who were lovely. Some rooms have kitchinettes. This place was beautiful. Easy contactless check.in. Inn keeper always around. I will definitely book again! Fell in love with this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harneet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great view of water. Unit was clean and self check in and check was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely great experience. The whole check-in/check-out was smooth. The room was spacious and comfortable. The deal was affordable. I enthusiastically recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, great location for Washington Island day. Comfortable beds ,great pressure on shower would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhudev

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marianne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful. We could not have checked in without Eric’s assistance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynnae

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

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

Great Place!

Self check-in was very convenient. Received text and email with room code and was able to go directly to room on arrival. Room was clean and very comfortable. Beautiful common area/kitchen to hang out in. Water views and sunset were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marites

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Troll Cottage was an amazing place to stay for family. It was a detached room so it gives more privacy. The rustic vibe of the place surrounded by trees will give an added feel of peace and relaxation. Special thanks to Eric! he was very helpful with instructions for check in and very attentive to our requests. He even set up a bonfire for us to enjoy the cold fall weather fall at night at the backyard. It’s worth the 4.5 hours drive from the Chicagoland area. This place is highly recommended and very near the Washington Ferry Island ferry station in case folks would want to visit the Washington Island for a day trip. warm thanks again Eric for the superb accommodation!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023