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What’s Special About This Hotel
Originally built in 1820 as Chateau LaFramboise, it was the home to Madame Magdelaine La Framboise, one of the most successful fur traders. The summer cottage was transformed into this Mackinac Island hotel, the Harbour View Inn, in 1995. Its breathtaking vantage point sets the Harbour View Inn apart from other hotels on the island.
The recently restored Victorian buildings offer an elegant retreat on Mackinac Island with gorgeous landscaped grounds, perched on a bluff offering panoramic views of the Great Lakes.
Harbour View Inn’s customer service is beyond compare with its personalized concierge services, helping guests plan activities throughout the island and making reservations, ensuring that your stay is tailored to you.
The Harbour View Inn is special in its unmatched views, historical charm, personalized service, and dedication to preserving natural beauty. Choosing this inn for your stay on Mackinac Island promises a one-of-a-kind vacation experience.
Things we like:
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Located less than a half mile from town, it is quiet at night -
You can rent bikes from the hotel cheaper than on Main Street
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The porters who deliver your bags from the ferry are excellent
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Being able to store luggage at the front desk on checkout day was helpful
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Complimentary breakfast is delicious
Things we don't like:
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Not all rooms have air conditioning -
It does not have a pool or fitness center
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Room service is not available
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The hotel is not pet-friendly
What to Do
Harbour View Inn is a quick walk to most Main Street attractions, including the horse-drawn carriage rides and the Original Butterfly House. Harbour View Inn has bike rentals on-site. It is also a short walk to Mackinac Wheels if the inn runs out of bikes to rent.
What to Eat & Drink
Harbour View Inn has one restaurant on-site, Bill’s Grill, that is open during the summer season. You can enjoy burgers, street tacos, and more on their outdoor patio overlooking Main Street.
The Main House and Cottage House guests can enjoy a lovely complimentary continental breakfast. And there is always coffee and fruit-flavored water in the lobby.
Room Guide
Harbour View Inn has 83 rooms within four unique buildings with a beautiful garden and gazebo in between.
The Chateau has French and Victorian-style rooms with whirlpools, and harbor and garden views.
The Cottage has harbor and standard view rooms in French and Victorian designs and is stair access only.
The Guest House and Carriage House have standard rooms and deluxe suites with harbor and garden views and are decorated in a contemporary island flare. Whichever building or room you choose, you will enjoy comfortable beds and fabulous service and hospitality, although some rooms don’t have air conditioning, which is not the greatest with the summer heat.
Whirlpool Rooms – Feature a two-person whirlpool with a garden or harbor view.
Deluxe Suites – Include a single king bed or two queens and a separate sitting room with a sofa sleeper.
Harbour View Rooms – Feature spacious rooms with either a single queen or double queen beds
Cottage Balcony Rooms – Feature a private balcony with views of the harbor or the neighborhood. Note that these rooms have no elevator, and some do not have air conditioning.
Garden View Rooms Include a queen, king, or two beds with garden and courtyard views.
Cottage Standard Rooms – Include a queen bed and have views of the harbor or grounds. There is no air conditioning in these rooms and no elevator.
Standard Rooms – Include a single king bed or two queen beds.
Three Queen Bedded Room – This room is the perfect size for families or large groups with its three queen beds, including two bathrooms and a harbor view.
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Things we like:
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Located less than a half mile from town, it is quiet at night
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You can rent bikes from the hotel cheaper than on Main Street
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The porters who deliver your bags from the ferry are excellent
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Being able to store luggage at the front desk on checkout day was helpful
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Complimentary breakfast is delicious
Things we don't like:
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Not all rooms have air conditioning
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It does not have a pool or fitness center
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Room service is not available
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The hotel is not pet-friendly
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