Stafford'S Bay View Inn - Petoskey

3-star historic Victorian hotel on Little Traverse Bay

Dining & Social Hour

Stafford's Bay View Inn operates a full-service restaurant and bar with a seasonal Sunday brunch. The award-winning culinary team has over 100 years of experience in preparing American breakfasts and dinners. Guests are offered a daily social hour with complimentary drinks and appetizers in the sunroom or on the deck.

Outdoor Activities & Recreation

The hotel provides complimentary bicycles for guests to explore the expansive bike routes that start directly in front of the inn. Private beach access on Little Traverse Bay is available for swimming, sunset viewing, and petoskey stone hunting. Hiking and cycling are popular activities in the area, with the Little Traverse Wheelway and Bay View Association trails nearby.

Rooms & Facilities

Bay View Inn Petoskey offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, with some suites featuring in-room jacuzzi tubs and bay views. The property includes a cozy library stocked with games, books, and a 24-hour coffee service. An antique elevator provides access to upper floors, and ramp accessibility is available for guests with disabilities.

Location

Stafford's Bay View Inn is situated on Little Traverse Bay, 8 miles from the Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and 21 mile from Monument Golf Course. The hotel is a short distance from Petoskey's historic Gaslight District and the Mackinaw Trail Winery. Guests can walk to the Bay View Association neighborhood, known for its historic Victorian homes and cultural attractions.

Special Features & Events

This property is the oldest summer hotel north of Grand Rapids, with a partnership with the Bay View Association for exclusive amenities like additional beach access. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business center, plus meeting and banquet facilities for special events. Guests receive a complimentary cookie in their room at check-in and can enjoy free on-site parking with an electric vehicle charging station.

• Location: On Little Traverse Bay, 8 miles from Andrew J. Blackbird Museum
• Rooms: Private bathroom, air conditioning, select rooms with jacuzzi tubs
• Dining: Full-service restaurant, bar, seasonal Sunday brunch
• Activities: Complimentary bicycles, daily social hour with drinks and appetizers
• History: Oldest summer hotel north of Grand Rapids
• Parking: Free parking, electric vehicle charging station
• Accessibility: Ramp accessible, antique elevator, 24-hour front desk