Groups, Meetings & Weddings

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. This charming country Inn was built in 1886 and has enchanted visitors for 120 years. Located in the historic association of Bay View, the Inn can be rented in its entirety, or in part, for special events and conferences. Choose from seven distinctive venues for your event. Each area boasts a singular feel all its own and includes Stafford's signature hospitality service. Exclusive to the Bay View Inn is an expansive commissary that allows for banquet food to be cooked and immediately served, rather than cooked and held. Most notably, the Bay View Inn's culinary team boasts a remarkable 100+ combined years service with the Stafford family.

Built in 1899 as one of some twenty original luxury resort hotels, Stafford's Perry Hotel is the only one still operating today. Experience the grandeur and elegance of a bygone era without leaving modern day conveniences behind. Perched high on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, the Perry Hotel stands as a proud symbol of the early 1900s when northern Michigan tourism was in its infancy. The Perry's unique event atmosphere and convenient downtown location provide a lively alternative to sprawling, remote resorts common to northern Michigan. From weddings to corporate board retreats, the Perry Hotel delivers a seamless and memorable event immersed in historic charm.

We invite you to experience Stafford's signature hospitality, where yesterday and today come together.