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Harbor Light Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Lake Michigan

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Garden
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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

First Mate

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Country Door

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
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Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Spinnaker

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
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Cable/satellite channels
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Galleon

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

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Air conditioning
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Fridge
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Coffee/tea maker
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  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Commodore

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
12666 Hwy 42, Gills Rock, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210

What's nearby

  • Northport Pier - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Newport State Park - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Sister Bay Marina - 17 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Sister Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Schoolhouse Beach Park - 51 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mink River Basin Supper Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Smokehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Island Orchard Cider - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Point Grille - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Kick Ash Products - ‬6 min drive

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 smoke-free property
  • 1 meeting room
  • 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

Languages

English

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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

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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, only service animals are welcome at the 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 Ellison Bay Pottery Studios are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Harbor Light Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 341 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Everything was good and we had a great time there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful view to Lake Michigan, comfortable room, nice kitchen area available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Love the quietness of the area. Property was easy to find. Check in was easy. Room was roomy and just right. Bed was a bit soft and in need of replacement. Had a coffee maker and frig which was just the right size. Clean property and rooms. The office/common room had dishes, stove and microwave, etc if you wanted to cook food/meal. Would recommend and will stay there again. There is a small park just around the corner of the hotel if you want to sit by the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

We enjoyed out stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

We enjoyed our stay. Quiet place; quaint, very clean. Building is old but modern inside. Our room was perfect; has a really nice walk-in shower. We will plan to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Perfect cozy Inn close to the water and dining!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10

This property is close to Newport State Park which is a designated Dark Sky Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Excellent experience for our anniversary weekend. Quiet, perfectly sized room with a great water view. Only two miles from Washington Island Ferry. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Really handy location for the ferry. Beautiful views over the bay if You walked over the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Very clean rooms and super nice hosts!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10

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

10/10

Great place to stay!! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

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

10/10

Such a quaint Inn! My husband and I loved our stay. We stayed in a king suite and it was beyond our expectations. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Great view of water. Unit was clean and self check in and check was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

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

8/10

A small but cozy inn. Stayed at Spinnaker Suite. It was perfect for us (a family of three).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

We enjoyed it very much! A beautiful spot on door county! We would book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Absolutely great experience. The whole check-in/check-out was smooth. The room was spacious and comfortable. The deal was affordable. I enthusiastically recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We had a wonderful time at Harbor Light Inn. The stay was comfortable and peaceful, it’s a great place to stay to be close enough to activities but far enough away for a quiet, relaxing place to stay. The view was also amazing right from our balcony. We would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Team at location was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023