“trip to Mackinaw Island”

Enjoyed the stay. the complex is made up of 2 buildings. Food was of continental style. Food o.k. not extordinary. Location was good and the complex had rental bikes that were cheaper than off the street.

“Wonderful, charming place -- but the staff isn't all that friendly.”

wonderful harbor views, easy walking distance from attractions, great room, but the staff could smile, or be a little more friendly. Efficient, just not that friendly. With small boutique hotels, generally I expect a very friendly staff. Continental breakfast is OK -- only served until 9:30. No other hot breakfast available, and nothing close as far as I could determine. Bikes to rent, but they looked well used. We considered renting them, because they were less expensive then the rental places on the island, but we just decided to walk. All in all.. it was a wonderful hotel and we enjoyed the stay. Oh, beds are comfortable but pillows lack and no extra pillows.

“Great stay at the Harbour View”

Very nice stay. Hotel is a little ways away from the ferry port so can be a walk with bags. Friendly staff - b&b rooms are small - prefer carriage house or newer annex. Nice breakfast tho room is crowded, Tax is around 26% over room cost so be prepared!

“Loved it!”

Harbour View Inn is a gem! Our room was fantastic...clean, comfortable, charming and with an amazing view of the harbor over the rooftop of the main building as well as of the lovely gardens below from our gabled window. I could have simply sat there for hours reading and watching the ships sail past the lighthouse. The Inn is located well past the clogged downtown area and even during the busiest time of day its relatively quiet and peaceful. Staff were friendly and accomodating. The Continental Breakfast was satisfying without being too heavy. All the Island's sights and activities were within easy walking distance, and it never felt like we had to go far to stop back at our room for a rest or to freshen up before the next adventure. We'd return to Harbour View in a heartbeat!

“OK”

The initial room we got didn't have an air conditioning, and the room was very hot when we arrived. They were nice and prompt to switch our room to the air conditioned one when we complained. The new room had a slanted ceiling because of the location on the top floor, so we bumped our head several times. The good thing about this B&B was the low price, clean room, and the location. Otherwise, the room was just OK.

“Great stay!”

We had a wonderful time at the Harbor View Inn. Our room was spacious and clean. The front desk was very helpful and eager to make our stay terrific. No complaints.

“Would have stayed more days if it was cheaper!”

Enjoyed my stay! Great breakfast! Excellent location; close to the docks. The soap smelled wonderful! :)

“Roomy, great location, good breakfast”

Separate sleeping quarters from roomy seating area. Small patio seating overlooking garden. Easy walk to downtown area. Lunch at Grand Hotel is a must!! Mid June Lilacs were still in bloom and gorgeous. Check temperature for a jacket.

“Forgot to deliver luggage to ferry :-(”

The Harbour View Inn is a wonderful hotel and a great location. Unfortunately the hotel staff is not responsible. Before arriving to Mackinaw Island we were informed by the hotel that hotel staff would be available at the ferry docks to help carry luggage to the hotel. Upon arrival to Mackinaw Island the hotel staff told us where our luggage was and provided us directions to get to the hotel, but never offered any luggage service. Once we arrived at the hotel the check in process was seamless and the stay was nice. However, upon departure from the hotel we had more luggage issues. The hotel asks you to drop off your luggage at the main house a ½ hour prior to the ferry leaving. We were planning on being on the 11 am ferry so we dropped off our luggage by 10 a.m. We were asked to put our luggage in a specific area of the main lobby and it would be delivered to the ferry docks by 10:50 am. When we arrived at the ferry docks we could not locate our luggage in the baggage area and the ferry operators said it was probably already on the ferry, so we boarded the ferry. After arriving in Mackinaw City, where the ferry unloads, we waited to and discovered our luggage was not delivered. We called the hotel and they informed us that our luggage had been moved and they would take it to the ferry docks for the next ferry. When all was finished, we waited almost 2 hours in Mackinaw City for our luggage to be delivered. This was a very disappointing way to end the trip.