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BayView Terrace Inn

1549 Glendale Ave.
P. O. Box 266
Petoskey, MI 49770

(231)347-2410
(800)530-9898
 
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Circa 1911. Poised in the picturesque Victorian village of Bay View, Petoskey, the 1911 Terrace Inn is located just 45 minutes south of Mackinac Island near sandy Lake Michigan beaches in scenic Northwest Michigan. This year-round bed and breakfast inn is a National Historic Landmark. Feel refreshed by the warm and friendly service perfectly blended with privacy. Sit in a rocker on the wide veranda or relax by the fire in the lobby. Accommodations include themed guest bedrooms, from cottage style to deluxe rooms with fireplaces to whirlpool suites. After a hearty continental breakfast play croquet, then visit the nearby sophisticated downtown area for recreational and cultural activities. The inn's restaurant with owner and chef Mo Rave, offers in-season dinners.

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Rates

$69 to $169

Payment types accepted include Visa, Discover, Master Card, American Express, Trade network and Tradefirst barter organizations.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • All Stays Include An Expanded Continental Breakfast. On-sight Restaurant Offers Lunch
  • Dinner In Season
  • Dinner Weekends Off Season. See Web Site For Dinner Packages
  • Specials
  • Special Event Calendar.

Events Hosted

  • Romantic Getaways
  • Seminars
  • Meetings
  • Reunions
  • Weddings
  • Honeymoons
  • Fully Licensed Bar
  • Restaurant

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Catering Service
  • Lunch
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Dinner
  • Restaurant on Premises
  • Gourmet Dinner
  • Banquet Service
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Continental Plus Breakfast
  • Wine
  • Inn Offers Open Dining In The Summer Months (june-august). Dinner Is Served Tuesday-saturday 5pm-9pm
  • Lunch Tues-sat 12pm-3pm. Currently Open Thurs/fri/sat Through October Then Weekend Until March For Dinner. Reservations.

Other Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Beaches
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Skiing Cross Country
  • Skiing Downhill
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports
  • Wineries
  • Indoor Waterpark At Boyne Year-round
  • Winter Park With Outdoor Ice Skating & Warming Lodge With Fireplace (1/2 Mile)
  • Beach
  • Wheelway

On-Site Spa Services

  • Massages

Specialty Treatments: Massages must be scheduled in advance

Spa Packages: Add on massage to any room. Martini & Massage Weekends (see special events calendar)

Innkeeper(s)

Mo and Patty Rave

Rooms

This property has 8 total guest accommodations, 37 with private bath, 7 with fireplaces, 6 with whirlpools, 6 suites and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include Twin, Queen and King.

Amenities In Room

  • Cable TV
  • Hair Dryer
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Clock Radio
  • Television
  • Bath Amenities
  • Reading Lamps
  • We Have A Variety Of Room Types With Cottage Less Amenities
  • Whirlpool Suites More Amenities. All Include Breakfast
  • Private Bath

Amenities On Site

  • VCR
  • Library
  • Fireplace
  • Gift Shop
  • Phone
  • Parlor Games
  • Television
  • Fax
  • Private Beach Access
  • Liquor License & Restaurant
  • Horse & Carriage Rides January/february Saturday Nights
  • Porch & Veranda
  • Great Views
  • Wireless Access
  • Soda Machine/ice Cream Parlor Open In Summer

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Desk
  • Gym Nearby
  • Hair Dryer
  • FAX On-site
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Television
  • Early "take With You" Continental Breakfast Is Available

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Location: City/Urban, Lake Michigan Resort town and Northwest Michigan.


Recommended Restaurant(s)

  • The Inn., City Park Grill, Side Door Saloon..

Romantic Interest

The dining room is especially romantic with its ballroom style elegance, crystal chandeliers, wood floors, and lace curtains. Old-fashioned original reception desk and other furnishings add nostalgic appeal and the quietness is romantic

Historic Interest

We have been awarded State Historic Landmark status due to the originality of our architecture and interior furnishings and all of Bay View is a National Landmark

Historic Awards:

  • Local Register (Applied)
  • City Historical Site (Granted)
  • National Register (Granted)
  • State Historical Site (Granted)
  • State Register (Granted)
  • National Historical Site (Granted)
  • Local Register (Granted)

Historic Memberships:

  • Local Historical Society
  • National Trust
  • City Historical Society
  • State Historical Society
  • Little Traverse Museum
  • Watershed Council

Historic sites nearby:

Mackinaw Island (30 miles), Fort Mackinac, Bay View Victorian Village (est. 1875), Historic Lighthouses & Pier, Sawmill near Mackinac, Mineral Springs, Train depot

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About Our Rooms

Queen Cottage Room

Cozy and nostalgic with Victorian cottage decor, some with beadboard, original windows with rope pulls, antique dressers. One Queen or 2 Twin-size beds, private bath with shower, hair dryer, bio-friendly bath amenities, no TV, wireless access, clock radio, A/C

Rates: $69 - $99

Type of bed: Queen

 

Queen Cottage Plus

Queen-size bed, cable TV, private bath with hair dryer, bath amenities, shower (no tub). Clock radio, A/C, wireless access. Most on 2nd and 3rd floor, no elevator.

Rates: $79 - $109

Type of bed: Queen

 

King Whirlpool Suite

One suite on main floor, others on 2nd and 3rd floor (no elevator). King-size bed, larger whirlpool tub in room, cable TV, electric fireplace, clock radio, A/C, wireless access, micro-wave, coffeemaker, mini-frig. Each unique in decor/style, all updated but have some original furnishings from 1911

Rates: $109 - $149

Type of bed: King

 

Queen Whirlpool Suite

2nd or 3rd floor suites (no elevator). Queen bed with a sitting area and corner fireplace and cable TV. Private bath with whirlpool tub, hair dryer, bath amenities, mini-frig, microwave, coffeemaker, A/C, clock radio, wireless access.

Rates: $109 - $149

Type of bed: Queen

 

Queen Deluxe

Queen-size bed, cable TV, full bath with shower/tub, hair dryer, eco-friendly bath amenities, clock radio, A/C, wireless access, desk. Some have fireplace, 2nd and 3rd floor, no elevator.

Rates: $89 - $139

Type of bed: Queen

 

King Deluxe

King-size bed, cable TV, one on main floor has fireplace. Private bath with tub shower, hair dryer, eco friendly bath amenities, clock radio, A/C, wireless access. 2nd and 3rd floor, no elevator.

Rates: $99 - $139

Type of bed: King

 

Twin Cottage Plus Room

Two twin-size beds, private bath with shower, hair dryer, eco-friendly bath amenities, clock radio, A/C, and wireless access. 2nd and 3rd floors, no elevator, require steps

Rates: $69 - $99

Type of bed: (2) , Twin

 

Twin Cottage Plus

this is a cute cozy room with 2 twin beds, private bath with shower, hairdryer, clock radio, a/c if requested, wireless access, tv with cable, and breakfast included. Max occ. is 2 persons

Rates: $69 - $109

Type of bed: (2) , Twin

 

Innkeeper Note

We've been in many articles for our unique dog sledding adventure getaway, our dinner and sleigh rides, Jazz weekends, murder mysteries, ghost hunting, and Made in Michigan weekends

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BayView Terrace Inn

 

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:July and August 2 nights over Saturdays, unless exceptions made or have 1 night available, certainly can ask.
Cancellation:48 hours is required to cancel without penalty. More notice is required for group and long-term stays
Smoking:Outside Only.

Publicity and Reviews

MidWest Living, Haunted Travels of Michigan, Booth News articles on dog sledding and ghost hunting weekends, local news for gingerbread contest for charity and other fundraising events, Fox News, Michigan Live, Channel 8., Central Michigan University Radio, Interlochen Public Radio, WJML, Fox News, WHRN Chicago, Lite 96.3, book on haunted inns in Michigan.

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Promotional Rates and Packages:

Winter Wonderland Weekend Up North!
Imagine gliding along quiet snow-covered streets, sounds of sleigh bells, tingling with crisp air, viewing dazzling Victorian cottages and twinkling stars..then a cup of cocoa and a delicious dinner in vintage surroundings. Cozy up in a charming room with a book or relax by the fire. During the day, shop, ski, snowshoe or sip coffee. We send you home with 2 souvenir mugs filled with memories. $259.00 + tax and gratuity, 2 nights, dinner, sleigh ride
Valid from 11/13/2009 through 03/01/2010.

Martini And Massage Getaway!
Grab some girls, your pajamas and bunny slippers, and go! We'll take care of the rest!..meals, lodging, martini, massage and manicure..you don't have to leave our cozy inn (unless you just can't pass up consignment and boutique shops downtown!)For 2 nights and all the above you can have this much fun for just $2`9.00 plus tax and gratuity per person! call for details and to arrange!
Valid from 11/13/2009 through 11/13/2010.

Watercolor Workshop Fun
Grab some friends (you need just 6 in all) or family or someone at work who you know has "always wanted to learn to paint watercolor".for novices or experienced painters alike, our local artist Catherine Carey has been teaching out of her home for years and is will come to the Inn just for your group for just $60 per person plus the cost of lodging and dining..we roll it all into one simple package for an incredible, fun, educational & relaxing 2 night stay!
Valid from 11/01/2009 through 11/01/2010.

November Weekend Stay- Free Meal!
Stay any November weekend (Friday & Saturday)and receive a $25.00 dining voucher to use in our Dining room with our specialized menu(full meal for one person)! The food is amazing and you'll see what a value it is when you bite in to one of our many signature dishes: Planked Whitefish... Flat Iron Steak... Chicken Hemingway... Come stay with us and get the biggest bang out of your buck! Offer valid only at time of bookings. Offer can not be paired with other specials or discounted rates
Valid from 11/04/2009 through 11/30/2009.

November Weekday- 3rd Night Free
Stay any Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (full 3 nights) and receive your The last night completely free!!!!!! Offer valid only if mentioned at time of bookings and can not be paired with any other specials or discounts. Offer only available in November so hurry to cash in on the great savings we're offering!!!
Valid from 11/04/2009 through 11/30/2009.

Northern Michigan Dinner Escape
Enjoy our delicious Northern Michigan dishes. Whitefish caught in Lake Michigan and delivered fresh to our door, baked and served on a wooden plank,flaky and tender portion, surrounded by duchess potatoes and garnished with a broasted Parmesan topped tomato. Or delectable chicken Hemingway, flat iron steak with Merlot reduction sauce the list goes on and everything is made from scratch!$249.00 per couple, plus tax. Two night stay with dinner for two! Available weekends during our quiet season!
Valid from 09/30/2009 through 03/01/2010.

Northern Michigan Romantic Escape
Northern Michigan Romantic Escape to our charming cozy and Historic Inn and restaurant nestled in the heart of Victorian Bay View Association, a National Landmark community of nearly 500 gingerbread cottages settled in 1875 by Little Traverse Bay/Lake Michigan. $349 per couple plus tax includes a 2 night stay and dinner for 2 with a massage for 2 and weekends in our quiet season! Please give 2 weeks notice for spa bookings.
Valid from 09/30/2009 through 03/01/2010.

Group Getaway Package
Your group guests will really enjoy a meeting here at our Historic Inn, settled within the peaceful Victorian village of Bay View, in Petoskey, Michigan. With Lake Michigan 200 yds away and within view of our veranda, and downtown Petoskey just a mile away, you have the best of both worlds.Our group package includes 2 night stay and meals for just $109.00 per person, double occupancy, plus tax and gratuity. This package is available for groups with 20 or more rooms.
Valid from 04/29/2009 through 12/31/2009.

Get a Free Night at this inn

- One Night Free: This property is featured in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. This guide features a certificate for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night.

The dates this property will honor the certificate are Weekdays year-round. Standard Rooms. Upgrade if available on Deluxe Room and Suites Only.

Travel Club Discounts: 25% off November-May, except special events. Discount applies to lodging only..

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