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Timeless Tradition, Modern Conveniences

We’ve spent decades preparing your visit! As every seasoned traveler knows, it’s the combination of features big and small that make the difference. If there is anything we can do to further assist you, please do not hesitate to ask.

Inclusive Breakfast
Our guests enjoy a full complimentary Innkeeper’s breakfast each morning during their stay and on Sunday's enjoy our Famous Brunch or Winter Breakfast Buffet.


Complimentary Beverages
House guests of the Bay View Inn will enjoy complimentary lemonade, iced tea and coffee throughout their stay.

In-Room Sundries
Guests will enjoy fine bath supplies, ironing boards, irons and hair dryers.

24 Hour Front Desk
Our front desk operates 24 hours each day and a professional associate is eager to assist with your request at all times.

Air-Conditioning
All guest rooms and dining areas at the Inn are fully air-conditioned for our guests’ enjoyment.

Business Center Services
For those requiring the conveniences of the office, the Inn is happy to provide complimentary business center services such as facsimile transmissions, photo copies and e-mail service. Guests may receive faxes at 231-347-3413 and should have the sender note the guests name and arrival date on a cover page. E-mails may be sent to bayviewmail@staffords.com and should also include the guest’s name and arrival in the subject line. The Bay View Inn is pleased to offer complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the property.

The Inn Library
House guests of Stafford’s Bay View Inn can enjoy our cozy library, filled with games, books, magazines and 24-hour coffee and tea service.

Private Baths
All guest rooms at our beautiful country inn feature private baths. Suites offer a jacuzzi tub for one or two people.

Television
To preserve the charm and atmosphere of our beautiful property, televisions are not present in guest rooms. Televisions are located in the Sun room and the Library.

Bicycles
While visiting, house guests may enjoy use of several bicycles to visit near-by areas. Petoskey’s historic Gaslight District is a short two mile ride to the south. For those seeking a longer trip, an expansive bike route extends from Bay Harbor to Harbor Springs and passes directly in front of the Inn.