Description
Circa 1869. Watch the sunrise over the water at this four-season inn with eleven acres of open land and apple orchards. The Victorian home was built in 1869 and recently renovated. Walk through the Hall of History, a 70-foot hallway showcasing a display of the inn’s heritage. Sleep on a four-poster bed in one of the guest bedrooms or suite. A hearty breakfast is included for the bed and breakfast guests. For more space and privacy a five-bedroom cabin overlooks East Traverse Bay with a full kitchen, dining room, grill and picnic area. Enjoy nightly bonfires, play volleyball, horseshoes and croquet. In the winter, skate on the ice rink. Bikes are available or walk to the beach. Browse the gift shop.
This property has been featured in Traverse City Record Eagle, 1998, 2000, 2002, PBS Great Getaways 2005. Location: Country and Lake Michigan View.
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Rooms & Rates |
Rates: $100 to $225 Payment types accepted include Master Card, Visa, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks and Cash. Rooms: This property has 7 total guest accommodations, 4 with private bath, 7 with fireplaces, 2 total suites, including 1 two-bedroom suite and 1 cabin. The types of beds available include Double.
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Policies |
Minimum Stay Requirements: 2-night minimum on weekends, 3-night minimun on holiday weekends for rooms with private baths. Cancellation: 20% of total booking once paperwork has been submitted. 100% of booking if cancellation is within 72 hours of dates booked. Smoking: Smoke Free Property.
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Services & Amenities |
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast. Types of meals: Full Breakfast. Amenities In Room: Clock Radio, Television, VCR, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Bath Amenities and Iron/Ironing Board. Amenities On Site: Bicycles, Fireplace, Limited Handicap Access, Television, VCR, Gift Shop, nightly bonfires, volleyball, croquet, basketball, ice rink (winter) and horseshoes.
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Spa Services |
On-Site Spa Services: Massages and Yoga/Meditation.
Specialty Treatments: Old Mission Massage Therapy, Maria McKane, Certified Myomassologist, Offering a variety of massage techiques to suit.. Off-Site Spa Services Available
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Discounts |
Special Discounts: 15% discounts given to AAA, AARP, repeat guests and senior citizens. Also if you book 7 nights, you receive the last night free.
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Activities |
Events Hosted: Reunions and Weddings. Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Beaches, Bicycling, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Skiing Cross Country, Skiing Downhill, Tennis, Water Sports, Wineries, tall ship day trips, hot air balloon rides and Cherry Festival. Recommended Restaurants: Old Mission Tavern, Bowers Harbor Inn / Bowery, Boathouse.
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Historic Interest |
The inn was built in 1869 as a 31-room hotel. Original owner also ran post office here from 1869-1889; second owner ran phone company from 1906-1926 and a stagecoach service starting in 1902. The third owners ran a restaurant from 1946-1972. Current owners are duplicating actual antiques from respective periods. Babe Ruth and Joe Louis appear on 1936 guest registers. Historic Memberships: Local Historical Society. Historic sites nearby: Indian Mission (1/8 mile), Mission House (1/8 mile), 1850 General Store (1/8 mile), Congregational Church (1/16 mile), 1870 Old Mission Light house (3 miles)
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Romantic Interest |
 Quiet area, beautiful sunrises over the water, nightly bonfires.
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