Every summer we hope for better at the Terrace Inn (1911 Restaurant) in Bay View, MI--but it…read morecontinues to disappoint. The location is fabulous, set in the beautiful historic Bay View Association with that classic Northern Michigan charm and classic views. The inn has a wonderful string of history, and you can tell the new owners are pouring everything they have into it. Unfortunately, the bar drinks, menu items, and especially the service just don't deliver at a level that matches the setting or the prices. We've seen this pattern over multiple seasons. It's tough to attract and retain great seasonal staff in the area (a real challenge for many spots up here), but at this point the execution falls short of what the property deserves. Hoping the team can turn it around--we'd love to be raving fans of this local landmark.

7/3/2026 Very good service! We all had the prix fixe at $57 with a $67 bottle of Quilt Cabernet…read more Very Very good cedar plank white fish and balcony atmosphere. We Will definitely be back for the CARROT CAKE And Plank! It was one of the top 3 home made cakes that we have had!

A great small hotel, good service and the roof top bar is amazing. We were there for our…read moreanniversary and sadly our room was above the lobby so our balcony faced the street...should have asked for another room and next reservation will make sure I make a request not to be on street side

Perfect! Walking distance from everything! Pool and hot tub were great! Staff are friendly and…read moreaccommodating. We had no problems with parking, although we came early in the season in June. It looks like there is street parking as well. I heard from the bartender that July & August are the busy months. We had drinks and enjoyed the rooftop views. Cocktails are expensive $16-$18 but we did receive a bar voucher that covered some of the costs. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. The giant fireplace in the lobby is gorgeous! They serve a continental breakfast and have a nice coffee machine there too, complimentary.

Not only is Colonial Inn the only remaining hotel in downtown Harbor Springs (offering an…read moreunparalleled location), but it's atmosphere, charm, and overall hospitality make it a truly delightful experience for anyone visiting Northern Michigan. The main inn lobby is warm and inviting with fresh baked cookies daily, a wood fireplace, and friendly faces to greet guests. The grounds are well manicured with a quaint and sufficient outdoor pool for the days when the chill of the Great Lakes is a bit much. The inn is steps from their private dock on the shores of Little Traverse Bay and a few additional minutes be foot to the shops and restaurants of downtown. Colonial Inn continues to be the heartbeat of hospitality in Harbor Springs.

Been coming up to Harbor for sometime and always like trying new things. The Colonial recently…read moreadded their sailboat charter which a group of friends and I tried. The captain Mara & first mate Jeff were fantastic and very knowledgeable about a lot of things. It was a great mixture of them filling us in on things as well as giving us time as a group. We did the two hour charter which we felt was perfect for getting some sun and boat action around the harbor/bay. They also offer additional options and cap group size at 6. There was plenty of room above and below deck. Highly recommend & would definitely do again. #Harborspringspirate

Nois, seems to be little sound insulation between rooms. Room above started pounding across floor…read moreabove at 5:30 AM, not our chosen time to wake. No longer serves a protein (no eggs or meat, no breakfast sandwich) with the so called hot breakfast so we should have paid the extra for a hotel that does and saved our thirty dollar a day breakfast cost. They do have kayaks for use but no canoes.

**Absolutely Horrible Experience -- Beware of the "Dog-Friendly" Claim**…read more This hotel is an absolute joke. I booked this hotel **MONTHS in advance** specifically because I needed a dog-friendly place for myself, my children, and out-of-state guests to stay the night after my wedding. I did my research beforehand and chose this property because it **advertises itself as dog-friendly**. What a joke. My check-in time was **almost 7 PM**. The entire day was already gone, and I was simply arriving for the night after my wedding. I had my 4-pound dog with me, and after spending the day celebrating my wedding, I expected to check into the room I had booked months ago and go to bed. Instead, I informed the front desk that I had my dog with me and was told that if I brought my dog into the room, the **police would be called**. Yes. You read that correctly. At nearly **7 PM**, after I had already spent the entire day elsewhere, I was being threatened with police involvement over a **4-pound dog** at a hotel that advertises itself as dog-friendly. Apparently, according to management, you have to somehow know that you need to call in advance and make a "special reservation" for a dog-friendly room. **That requirement is not clearly disclosed in the way this hotel advertises its pet policy.** In fact, their own website states that if you stay in a non-dog-friendly room with a dog, you can simply pay a **$50 fee**. So which is it? If there is a separate reservation process for "dog-friendly" rooms, then perhaps the hotel should make that crystal clear **before taking someone's reservation and their money**. The entire situation was handled horribly, and the manager and front desk staff were unbelievably rude, condescending, and completely unwilling to find a reasonable solution. There was no attempt to work with me. No reasonable conversation. Just threats and attitude. And the irony is almost laughable: **there were multiple dogs staying at the hotel.** Meanwhile, I'm being threatened with the police over a 4-pound dog after I had just gotten off a boat from a marina **three miles down the road**. And let's talk about the hotel itself. The carpet looks like it is **older than I am**. It is not charming, quaint, or historic -- it is simply old, dingy, and repulsive. Frankly, given the condition of the property, the outrage over my tiny dog was almost comical. This was supposed to be a simple overnight stay after my wedding. I had booked months ahead of time, arrived at nearly 7 PM when the day was already over, and simply wanted to go to my room for the night. Instead, management turned it into an unnecessarily hostile and completely ridiculous experience. **I would strongly recommend that nobody waste their money staying here.** There are plenty of hotels that are actually welcoming to their guests and honest about their policies. This place is neither. The way management handled this situation was completely unacceptable. **I would never give this hotel or its management another dollar of my money, and I strongly suggest you don't either.**

Stopped at visitor center for a map and did our own tour. Several homes with mushroom shaped and…read morewavy roofs.

This tour was Awsome!! Edith was so informative and happy to give the tour. Nothing better than…read moresomeone who enjoys what they do and have enthusiasm for it. In my opinion it was worth every penny to have a fun relaxing 1 hour cart ride. The cart was extremely comfy and the ear pieces provided sounded great so we could hear everything she said clearly. Perfect for my mother in law whose hearing isnt the best. Check out this tour you will love it!!!

Great place to stay!! We needed a room for one night before heading over to Beaver Island and Adoba…read moresaved the day. Brand new renovation and great housekeeping staff was so appreciated, all at a super reasonable price during peak season in one of Michigan's priciest resort towns. THANK YOU- we'll be back. Only 10-15 minute walk from downtown Charlevoix. *Note: No ice machine. Remote contactless entry, but staff does pick up the phone to assist.

Shhhhh. Don't tell anyone.... Its our fourth visit to this boutique hotel on the eastern edge of…read moreWalloon Lake, it's our treat to ourselves when we need a getaway, it has all one would expect, clean rooms, attentive staff, small plate breakfast and evening hors douvre s along with dessert items after the dinner hour for those that don't need a full meal, and snacky stuff in between. And the bar is open late afternoon till .... You can't go wrong visiting, with walkable dining options available too, or just visit the general store, a block away for takeout food and full beverage options.

If you live in Michigan, and haven't stayed here during Christmas then you haven't been taking…read moreadvantage of probably one of the best vacations this state has to offer. This cozy hotel, nestled near Petosky and surrounded by many wineries, is the most fabulous boutique hotel. The outdoor trees are beautifully decorated and it makes you feel like you're in a hallmark movie. As we drove up, and parked we were met by an employee who knew our names and took our bags to our room. Felt like I was in Dubai getting VIP status service again. Our check-in was swift, and we were given a tour of the downstairs which had an amazing bar with a roaring fire, and free snacks and waters. It also had a small gym, and a game room containing a billiards table. Once we finally got to the room we were so shocked. The room was massive and absolutely breath taking. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the sheets were super soft. The highlight was the outdoor patio. We got a room on the first floor. The patio came enclosed with heaters so that you can go out and look out at the lake and not freeze. During Christmas they put a Christmas tree on each patio. Very romantic and festive. Service is, by far, the number one thing about this place. The hotels beauty is obvious, but it only goes so far if the service isn't there. We loved every minute of our stay. The bartender in the evening was the best. We sat there for hours and just chatted. He was very personable, and fun to talk to. We also wanted to use the jacuzzi, so the front desk employee went, and opened it up for us even though it was freezing outside. They also let us stay 20 minutes past the hours of operation without question. There were many more things we didn't do like snow shoeing on the lake, but they offer many things for kids, families, or outdoor enthusiasts. Overall, this was probably one of the best vacations we have had. From the service to Amenities they checked every box. If you are looking for romance, or even a family get away then this place is a must. We also took advantage of the wineries in the area. They are still open in the winter. I wish I would of snapped more photos for all to see, but I was wanted to live in the moment and not technology. This place has won many awards as a top wine hotel in the country. Just make sure you call way in advance for reservations. They book up extremely early. We booked a year in advance.

We have been coming to Harbor Springs for decades. We easily had our best meal in a restaurant in…read moreHarbor Springs at Otis last night. Its concept is shareable small plates. There were three of us and we worked our way down the menu. We ordered two first courses, a combination of peaches and lemon cucumbers and burrata, and roasted beet hummus. It cannot reliably be said which was tastier than the other. Each was excellent. The fish that was flown in that day was halibut, so we ordered that. Halibut if even slightly overcooked tends to dry out. This did not. It was delicious. We also ordered roasted calamari, a large tube that was perfectly cooked (no mean feat). Finally, we turned to dessert. Here again there were two that caught our collective eye, the olive oil cake with blueberries and a panna cotta with grape granita. The olive oil cake was appropriately moist and tasty. We had doubts about the grape granita on panna cotta, but those doubts were set aside upon tasting how they worked together. The panna cotta was perfectly prepared and the grape granita was a nice addition to it. A word must be said about our server, Ashley. I knew that Otis has a scratch kitchen and I have a peculiar food allergy. Ashley checked with the chef and steered me away from eating certain of the choices. She was otherwise attentive and very pleasant. We started with Campari spritzes and ordered an obscure Gruner-Veltliner for dinner. There is an extensive wine list and cocktail list. And did I mention that we sat outdoors? All in all, this was an extraordinary experience and we will definitely be back.

Fully renovated and almost cannot recognize this hotel from years ago. Tremendous improvements here…read moreat all levels. Rooms are crisp clean remodeled and fabulous. Upgraded window coverings allow you to lower or raise them on either side of your room generating cool breezes with open windows or crank up the brand new hvav ac. Classic touches everywhere you look. Mid century modern finally comes to NW Michigan. What a gem !