My husband and I had the pleasure of staying in the stable suite at the Cartier mansion for our…read more"minimoon" the couple of days after our wedding. Jenna and Chris are awesome, they have really thought of everything. The breakfast was phenomenal, I will definitely be attempting some of their recipes at home, they were super helpful in providing local recommendations and extreme detail was given to the design of both the mansion and the sable suite. They provide modern amenities while keeping the charm of the original architecture..

My wife and I had a lovely time celebrating our wedding anniversary. We stayed in Hayloft 2 which…read moreis in the Carriage House. The loft was beautiful and contemporary while still maintaining the genre of the era. The attentional to details by the innkeepers was phenomenal. The Cartier Mansion itself was exquisite, and the woodwork in the mansion was beautiful. Finally, the breakfast that we were served was simply divine, meeting the standards of this Foodie. Highly recommend this property for a B&B stay!

What a lovely two night stay a The Ludington house! Beautiful house filled with period furniture…read moreand games, comfortable bed and lovely room, and the BEST breakfasts! The breakfast was served by the owners of the house in the Cartier mansion next door, so you got to enjoy seeing two beautiful old homes. Gourmet breakfasts were top notch, and the owners and staff were stellar! Highly recommend staying here!

This is a charming Bed and Breakfast in a lovely part of Ludington. Each morning there was a large…read moreselection of breads, fruit, pastries and that day's egg dish. The hosts are exactly what you would hope for in friendless, attention to details and being very responsive.

Spotless and quaint. Excellent rooms and staff. Delicious food. Beautiful property. The bathroom…read morewas small but again, spotless. The area is fun. Hope to return and will stay at this inn again.

Nicest inn in Michigans lower peninsula! The lady running the front desk is so friendly and…read morehelpful- recommended great food/ice cream places nearby to me! The rooms themselves felt very homey and are clean. Although the room didnt have a fridge, there was a microwave and ice machine in the shared hallway leading to the koi pond. The back area is so unique, it felt like someone's private backyard, so quiet and peaceful! There's an entire covered deck with comfy lounge chairs, and seating along the large koi pond. Guests pre-order their breakfast at check-in and pick a time slot to eat at, breakfast itself was very tasty and was planned so efficiently! This inn also has an indoor library with a wide selection of books! Such a great experience here, I highly recommend booking for the night if you're in the area!

If you are looking for a place to stay with a superb breakfast and one of a kind service this is…read moreit!! Although we've only stayed at two B &B's this one shines!! Believe me, we will be back for a third stay! Melanie, the owner, is such an amazing host. She goes out of her way to make you feel special. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, you will feel like royalty. When we first arrived, she presented us with warm cookies, a beverage of choice, and a small jar of local homemade jam. She then showed us around the place and walked us to our room. Our room was very clean and there were snacks in there also. Although the rooms aren't huge there is plenty of space for sleeping and each room has it's own bathroom and shower. But by far, it's the breakfast and all day sweet treats that please people and bring them back. For breakfast, Melonie makes egg dishes, potatoes, bacon, sausage, and many sweet dishes. She also has a variety of fruit, juices, coffee, and tea available. She takes special requests and is sure to meet any food allergies/tolerances. Melanie also bakes throughout the day. While we were there she provided us with fudge, cookies, dessert bars, lemon squares, cheesecake, and more. There is also a variety of ice cream flavors available in the fridge - serve yourself. To top it off, she has a small refrigerator full of beverages available at all times and she won't want you to leave empty handed. When we checked out, she said be sure to grab a beverage to go! I really don't know how Melanie, Chuck, and Chris manage the place and make all the scrumptious food. On top of that they renovate and keep up their beautiful flower gardens. Check out my photos. If you are anxious about the idea of a bed and breakfast, this is the place for you!! There are many seating areas for eating and you do not have to make small talk with strangers - unless you want to. You pick your time for breakfast and Melanie makes sure everything is ready then. Not only that but she keeps your coffee full with a smile. Thanks for everything, Melanie, Chuck, and Chris. We will be back!

Wonder stay at a fabulous place! Innkeeper Melanie was communicative and accommodated my heath…read moreissues with special food. There were so many things to eat and drink at all times, freebies, and was able to take some things to go! The suite with hot tub was wonderful and a very relaxing room. The waterfall and seating areas out back were a special bonus. Highly recommend and look forward to going back!

We had just taken the ferry from Manitowoc, WI and landed safely in Ludington. I promised my wife…read morethat I would find her a special place to stay for our last two nights of our "vacation with no destination." I jumped on The Yelp while we were waiting on our car to be driven off the ferry and one of the first places that popped up was this, what appeared to be lovely, Bed and Breakfast, The Inn Bed and Breakfast of Ludington. I placed a quick call, they had availability and Kathy, the Inn Keeper invited us to stop by and take a look - before we said that we would stay. When we arrived about 3 min later, we were welcomed by Kathy with invitations of coffee, crackers and snacks, before we said we would stay. We saw truly lovely furniture and decorations trout the lower level that made us feel like we were back in the early 1900's. We were escorted up the grand staircase to our choice of rooms. (We were there a little off season and it was not busy). Every room we saw was meticulously decorated and had our own air conditioning controls. We stayed in the "master suite" that had a large wood buring fireplace, that worked, and the section of the house that had a turret. (This was my wires favorite). Every room had its own bathroom, tv (we did not use it much the room was too nice). In the morning when we awoke to the yummy smells of Bacon and eggs being prepared for us and the two other couples that were staying there, we went downstairs and were treated to taste, and enjoy, those yummy smells. We made new friends and talked about all manner of things before we started our excursions for the day. Kathy was a superb hostess and directed us to where to eat and gave us the entire history of her home and how they continue to make the Inn of Ludington better and more enjoyabe, if that is possible. Ludington has a few B&B's, many motels and a few hotels. For the price, location, and most importantly the service, I don't know why anybody would choose to stay anywhere else. Our next trip up to the area will likely involve a stay here.

This place has enough options for most anyone. We had the top floor loft which would have been…read moreawesome for a group of friends. Would definitely visit again!

Stop what you're doing and book a stay at the Dempsey Manor. It's an old Victorian home that has…read morepassed hands a few times, and currently is a bed-and-breakfast, one of the most charming and cute that I've ever seen. Stayed here for one night during a Northwest Michigan nature getaway. Jan and Jim are both super hip kind folks that gladly take care of your every need or want. Jan was very accommodating with my vegan lifestyle and made me a delicious breakfast. The rooms are all decorated different, with lots of original and traditional Victorian decor. Lots of opportunity to learn about the history of the home, the prior owners, and the town. Plenty of literature. The sunroom is fantastic! There's really so much to say, but I'll leave it at-trust this five star review and book your stay here, ASAP!

I didn't get to stay here yet because I did t make a reservation early enough, but I still got to…read morego in for a tour. For a fifteen dollar donation I got to enjoy two hours of Jim's hospitality, meeting the cats and the talkative parrot Josefina - Jose for short. The collections are really impressive, the architecture is both stunning and cozy. I wish I could hang out with Jim and Jan for the whole weekend just learning about them, the house and the collections. I learned a lot!

My opinion of hotels has changed since I started working for Hilton Worldwide in June. Hilton holds…read moreall of its brands to a high caliber of quality and service, so staying anywhere else (for me) is a tough situation. Until September 10, 2016. I was hired to DJ a wedding at the Stearns. But given that the area didn't have a lot of choices for quality lodging, I accepted my fate and booked a room for the night. I was impressed with the history of the hotel. It's been around since the 1800s and most of the original wood and architecture is in tact. Talk with the front desk and have them tell you the story of this Stearns fella who built the place. Pretty rich history here. I didn't interact much with the staff except for the front desk folks. They were very friendly and knew a ton about the area and the hotel. I was there a bit earlier than normal checking because of my role with the wedding, so my room wasn't ready that early; however, they were super willing to get it ready for me early. We just had to wait on the precious guest to check out. So that was cool. It was a reasonably priced and very clean room. Pretty spacious for a queen bed, mini fridge, and microwave. The hotel is within walking distance to everything Ludington has to offer and sits across the street from a historical building with a clock tower remnant of Back to the Future. My favorite part of this hotel, though, was the tiki bar located downstairs and away from the rooms. It felt like everybody in town was there. The crowd was great, the drinks were reasonable, and the music was my cup of tea. Remember, this is a picky DJ who's seen his share of parties. Thank you Stearns for a comfortable stay, an amazing reception venue, and an exciting after party!

Very dated "hotel" if we can call it a hotel. I mean, it has a significance to the property to…read moreremain old, untouched and I can respect that. BUT the paint is chipping, I can whisper and the neighbors hear next door, the rooms are overwhelmingly small. I feel like an gorilla in such a tiny spot. Bathroom toilet takes forever to circle around the bowl. The tv is quite small with not a lot of channels but that doesn't take away from my experience compared to the others. I think there needs to be free breakfast for the prices they charge especially in a downtown area. I think in a downtown area with many choices for hotels, motels, inns, b&b's this could be better and I hope it can remain respectful to the old but revamp it a little bit

Our family stayed here for two nights and really enjoyed our visit. Made the reservation in advance…read more- which was a good thing. Even tried to get in a day earlier, but they were booked. Spent the day in Ludington seeing the various sights and shops. Waiting for the SS Badger car ferry to take us across Lake Michigan. We were able to stay in the room above the office which offered a deck area with a deck table and chairs. Comfortable and enjoyable in watching the sun set over Lake Michigan. Coffee make in the room was a nice benefit. Our family enjoys a great cup of coffee, and while the coffee they provide is okay - we ended up getting some better coffee. It was great. This room is the closest to the road, which did seem to be a bit noisy at times due to traffic. But it wasn't that bad at all. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We checked out the indoor pool, but never used it since it was nice, sunny, and warm during our stay - and we were able to enjoy Lake Michigan. The room was clean, everything worked, and we appreciated the clean and fresh smell and atmosphere. Beds were comfortable and we really enjoyed our visit. If we ever end up in Ludington again, I will be quick to revisit this place. I highly recommend this to anyone with a family.

My biggest problem with this place is that the beds were very clearly not cleaned. There was hair…read moreall over the beds and underneath the sheets before we had gotten in them. We also had planned to use the pool and upon trying to get in we realized our keys were not working for the pool doors. We went to the front desk to find no one there as well as no note to inform us when they would be back.

We stayed 2 nights at this hotel. It was a basic Best Western and pretty busy. It's a little old…read moreand could use an update but I was impressed by several things. First of all the staff. Everyone was SO nice. My son burned his finger on the waffle iron and they immediately got him an ice pack and bandaids. She even gave us a few free waters. So kind. I also noticed they were cleaning the pool in the morning. It seems like a no brained but I'm sure many of these hotels don't get the pools cleaned. This one did! The pool was really nice and had a hot tube and a sauna (which was closed). There's also a game room that you have to pass to get to the pool so prepare for that if you have kids. They ran out of towels but had them filled back up in 5 min. Breakfast was standard but again the staff was super nice. It's always nice to get free breakfast. My kids loved the mini waffles. Very close to the beach and a great place to stay!

Stayed for one night, ended up wanting to leave early due to a cockroach being found in the…read morebathroom. I let the front desk know about it and all they said was "sorry"... I understand things happen and bugs get in but be a little more understanding than just saying "sorry" and then walking away. Offer to do something about it.... Other than that, pool was nice, breakfast was pretty decent. Kids had a fun time w the arcade there.