Inn on Mackinac — Attraction in Mackinac Island

The Inn on Mackinac elevates the experience of vacation and relaxation to an exceptional level. Upon entering through a trellis entryway, adorned with a diverse array of vibrant flowers, one is immediately immersed in the beauty of the front garden. The air is filled with a heavenly scent emanating from a wall of lilacs in shades of purple and white. The front staff are affable and efficient, ensuring a pleasant stay. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy a selection of beverages, including coffee, hot chocolate, and an assortment of fruits from the breakfast room. The continental breakfast, served from 7:30 to 10:30 am, is satisfying and plentiful.

The carpet, soft and comforting, provides relief for our weary feet after a day of exploration by foot and bicycle around the entire island. The room numbers, uniquely inscribed in ceramic, contribute to the inn's Victorian charm, transporting guests to a bygone era. Our own room, number 309, boasts a private terrace complete with a deck table and four chairs. The sheets are pristine and crisp, while the pillows offer a cloud-like softness.

Although one can discern muffled voices from adjacent rooms and the occasional creaking of the floor above, these sounds only add to the inn's charm. They blend harmoniously with the distinctive auditory tapestry of the island, including the rhythmic clickety-clack of horses' hooves on the streets. Notably, the second floor houses a delightful common room, and its accompanying terrace grants a panoramic view of the front garden, perfect for people-watching or admiring the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets of Mackinac Island.

In terms of proximity, The Inn is conveniently situated: a mere 8-10 minutes from dock 1, 10-12 minutes from downtown, approximately 15 minutes from the boardwalk, 16-18 minutes from the Grand Hotel, 5-6 minutes from Fort Mackinac, 3-4 minutes from St. Anne's Church, 5 minutes from Doud's market, 8-10 minutes from the golf course, 10-15 minutes from Mission Pointe Resort, and 20-25 minutes from The Arch when...

Our views were of roof tops, telephone poles, and the alley. The window in our room was so cloudy we couldn't see out of it. The TV wasn't working, so we had to have the front desk attendent come up and fix it. She tried to fix it, but she said she'd have the matenence guy look at it tomorrow. Well, he never came back to fix it. It was raining outside so we couldn't go outside we were stuck in our room without TV. Our room was stuffy and smelled of mold. The bathroom shower curtain had mold on the bottom of it. Also, it had a bright green stain on it. When we told the front staff about it, she made us feel like we were telling her a lie. We were told by another person that the front of the house apparently had good views, but when talking to other guests, their views weren't much better. The Inn boasts great views. Well, I/we beg to differ. The staff weren't helpful or friendly in the least! Particularly one, Brianna! Extremely rude with a lot of attitude. She needs to work elsewhere or train in customer service. Upon our arrival, we weren't shown around the Inn. She would point in the direction and say, "Oh well, you'll figure it out " The bedrooms didn't have phones in them so if you were on the 5th floor one had to take the elevator down to the front desk. Upon our checkout, Brianna didn't ask about our stay. We had asked to speak to upper management and were told that she, Brianna, couldn't give refunds. Well, we didn't ask for a refund. So, we left a message, and to this day, two weeks later, we still haven't received a call from the Inn. The breakfast attendee had gloves on for the produce and boiled eggs but then touched everything else. Cross contamination! My sister and I drove a long way and were looking forward to staying on the island in one of the Inn's. Growing up, we'd always said to each other that one when we were rich, we'd stay on the island. What a huge disappointment! We definitely picked the wrong Inn.

Please don't waste your money or time on this place. You'd be better treated...

Check in was quick and simple, as was check out. Our room was quite small, which was really the only downside, but it's kind of to be expected in an old Victorian home. The porch was beautiful. It rained a lot on our 2 night stay, but we still took advantage of the porch for viewing. The flowers out front were absolutely gorgeous. There was a room with games and a table that we frequented with our children. We even met some other guests who hung out with us and enjoyed playing with our children, which was so lovely. The cookies at 7pm and the coffee/tea available at all times was a perk. I was impressed with the continental breakfast. I saw mixed reviews on it, but we went late September 2022 and they had tons of different cereals and milk (single serve cereal containers), Bobs Red Mill GF oatmeal, a variety of pastries and muffins (including GF blueberry muffins), Greek yogurt, hard boiled eggs, bananas and apples. They also had coffee, tea, and orange, apple and cranberry juices. I was surprised at the variety they had and it was nice to not have to go out for breakfast each morning. The pool was so neat - it was stainless steel and had a small waterfall. My kids loved it and we were the only ones in it when we went. The only reason I wouldn't stay again would be that the room was really too small with 2 small children, but if it hadn't rained so much it wouldn't have...