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Harbor Light Inn

2.5 star property
Lake Michigan's shores provide a backdrop for outdoor barbecues under starry skies at this peaceful getaway where fresh air and quiet moments await

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Harbor Light Inn sits on Lake Michigan's shoreline, offering travelers a quiet escape complete with a garden retreat. Guests can relax in the sauna, use the barbecue grills, or simply enjoy terrace views. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected when needed.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Country View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Galleon

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Spinnaker

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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First Mate (2nd floor stair access)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Commodore (2nd floor stair access)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Ellison Bay, Harbor Light Inn is in a rural area. Lake Michigan and Newport State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Trueblood Performing Arts Center and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Visit our Ellison Bay travel guide
Map
12666 Hwy 42, Gills Rock, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210

What's nearby

  • Newport State Park
    Newport State Park
    9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Northport Pier
    5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • The Clearing Folk School
    6 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Linden Gallery
    7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Ellison Bluff State Natural Area
    9 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.)
    117 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mink River Basin
    6 min drive
  • Charlie's Smokehouse
    5 min walk
  • Island Orchard Cider
    6 min drive
  • Blue Bear Ellison Bay
    6 min drive
  • Shoreline Restaurant
    6 min walk

About this property

Harbor Light Inn

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a sauna at Harbor Light Inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, barbecues and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the location
Room features
All guest rooms at Harbor Light Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Fridges, microwaves and irons/ironing boards
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 13 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Harbor Light Inn Ellison Bay
Harbor Light Ellison Bay
The Harbor Light Inn Ellison Bay
The Harbor House Hotel Ellison Bay
Harbor Light Inn Hotel
Harbor Light Inn Ellison Bay
Harbor Light Inn Hotel Ellison Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbor Light Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Harbor Light Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbor Light Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Harbor Light Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Harbor Light Inn located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Northport Pier. The Clearing Folk School and Linden Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Harbor Light Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 376 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 376 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 376 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 376 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 376 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location worked well for our interests in the area. We took advantage of the firepit and chairs for seating around the firepit. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the area…the room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A beautiful space

We enjoyed our stay at Harbor Light inn! Our room was comfy and the outdoor space was beautiful! A perfect Door County destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view to Lake Michigan, comfortable room, nice kitchen area available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting property- quaint comfortable- definitely can hear your neighbors but everyone was polite and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful place, needs little bit of better dusting of the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Beautiful area with a great view. I had a fantastic experience and I will definitely look in to staying here again on my next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the money, this was EXACTLY what we wanted. The place is very quiet, super cute!!! and has a nice view. 110% would stay here again without a 2nd thought. We travel a lot and this was as good as it gets for our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, great location for Washington Island day. Comfortable beds ,great pressure on shower would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome place

This was an amazing place to stay. Had an amazing view of bay. Awesome sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay here! The Commodore room was clean and comfortable. The beds were cozy with nice linens. We appreciated the convenience of the small kitchenette with a coffee maker, microwave, sink, and mini fridge. We had a charming balcony perfect for drinking coffee. We ate our meals at the little dining table that had a lovely view of the lake. The community room had a fully equipped kitchen for preparing meals, interesting books and a fireplace. There is also an outdoor sauna that is perfect for the winter time. We honestly felt so relaxed and peaceful, we did not want to leave. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location like that it’s quiet works perfect for us every time we come up to the area. Have a small coffee pot refrigerator microwave TV that we never use everything we need for a quick weekend getaway. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Awesome host

Harbor Light across from bay with GORGEOUS view. Shared Great room offers full kitchen. Bonus bonfire pit for fire, which our host laid for us. All great, will return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really handy location for the ferry. Beautiful views over the bay if You walked over the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moriah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent, my only recommendation is it may be time to replace one of the mattresses. Highly recommend if you don’t want to be around a lot people and don’t mind driving to the shopping areas.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a very peaceful stay and found the room cozy. All the other guests were extremely quiet and barely noticed that anyone else was staying there. The area is beautiful and would consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Vinay

The property was clean and comfortable. No human interaction. Everything was through written instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Troll Cottage, which was a pleasant surprise and perfect for our little family. It was cozy and clean and had everything we needed. The staff was helpful and friendly. We loved being away from the busier spots like Sister Bay or Ephraim. Beautiful views! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great view of water. Unit was clean and self check in and check was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bhudev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too good!!!

This hotel was so calm and surrounded by such a natural beauty that my family loved this place! I already referred this hotel to all my friends and would suggest the same to all who are planning to visit Door County!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent trip to Door County

Excellent stay in the lighthouse/Moonraker. Great accommodations. Very clean and well organized. Eric, manager, very helpful. Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renmao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynnae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting with water views. Super easy self checkin. The innkeeper was very friendly and checked on us to make sure we were comfortable each time we saw him. Great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the ferry and biking trails. Uncle Tom's candy is close by and is to die for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023