A nice little community along the lake, with cute houses, cool little shops, a nice park in the…read moremiddle. We went in September, as things wind down for the season. Entry was free, but in season there is apparently a charge. Parking is tight all around, but there are a few street spots and a big lot at the park right by the "business district." Many golf carts on the narrow streets. Lots of dogs, and kids, and people just strolling and enjoying the weather and public art, etc.

If you haven't tried dining at Hotel Lakeside since 2015, then you should definitely try it. Hotel…read moreLakeside's Dining Room has had several operators over the years, but in 2015 the operator from Avery's in Marblehead began operating the dining room. Avery's is a local favorite, and they have really improved the quality of food and service at the Hotel. The Sunday brunch is great, and they have very good perch meals. They are only open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, but the views of the lake make this a great stop!

We stayed in the tiki loft and loved it. Very cute property and well maintained. Affordable golf…read morecarts. Great location close to downtown PIB. Clean rooms and comfortable beds. Highly recommend and would stay here again!

This place is beautiful and clean. However from the moment I arrived the owner was not welcoming at…read moreall. My friend and I were giggling with exciting at noon while checking in and he scolded us and said "this is your warning" to be quiet Or I will evict you! I am a mature 51 year old adult all excited to start a vacation. I was not drinking! Other friends staying at this place were treated the same. i paid this man over $800 for 3 nights and he clearly doesn't appreciate my business. I was treated like a child from the start of the trip. All he did is threaten to evict us if we were loud and would take my golf cart if he found it unlocked. Umm a threat to steal the cart that I paid to rent and signed a rental agreement! So Bungalow Joe, I think that would be theft on your part! I have insurance!! DON'T STAY Here is you want to be treated like a child.

Jeremy is the best!! He has great customer service with excellent vacation rentals on the bay. I…read morehave a boat that will only take 91 octane, he found me a marina that sells it close to his property. Every marina I called close to him said they only sold 87. The house is roomy with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with central air. By the end of the week we have 10 people staying here. There is enough room for all. I was a little nervous till I got here, I am a very picky person.

I've been staying at The Inn for nearly 20 years. I feel as if Pat and Lori have become friends…read moreduring that time. The only reason I don't give The Inn a five-star rating (because I love it enough to, personally) is that I realize I'm biased. So in fairness, here are the pros and cons. Pros: Wonderful, historical home that has been in the innkeeper's family since it was built. The ambiance to go with it! Antiques everywhere, interesting bits and pieces of the history of the island, cozy rooms with air conditioning or fans as you prefer, and windows that open. A view of the lake from the front, and more privacy from the rear of the house. Check out the reading nook on the second floor. Free Wi-fi. Continental Breakfast. You can put a small amount of perishable food in the fridge/freezer but not a whole lot, as the innkeepers live in the house. Lovely gardens, which Pat tends; especially his dahlias! Wait until you see them. Some are huge. You'll see. hummingbirds for sure! The front porch, which faces the lake, with a view of Cedar Point. You could see bald eagles, cormorants, geese, ducks, ospreys, and if you're there at the right time. Baltimore oriels, loons, and much more. Pat is knowledgable about the wildlife of the island, and will, for a small fee, take visitors to see unique features such as the Alvar. In season you can attend bird bandings -- ever seen a saw whet owl? Did I mention Lori's epic brownies, that she makes most afternoons? Yum! There is a private beach, but it's down some pretty steep stairs and rocky. But once down there, the water is very pleasant. Watch for endangered Lake Erie water snakes. Harmless, but they can startle you. You might find beach glass or pottery sherds from shipwrecks! Great conversations can be had here, and friendships made. The Inn was freshly painted this year and looks wonderful! Cons: The steps to the second floor are very steep, so if that's a problem, book one of the two first floor rooms. You'll share the bathrooms with other guests. I don't mind, but I know some people do, so keep that in mind, too. Kelley's Island is possibly my favorite place in the world, and The Inn one of my favorite places, too. In my heart, this is a five star stay, but it meets with my personal standards. It's a very old house, so if you're someone who wants everything new and shiny, probably not your place. But if you love atmosphere, excellent conversation, old books, antiques, front porch sitting, and the sound of the lake lulling you to sleep, it's for you!

My wife and I were looking for a place on the island for an anniversary getaway and the Inn was one…read moreof the few that had any openings. It's run by some wonderful people who are very gracious very nice and the prices is very appropriate. The house is 148 years old and it's got some amazing characteristics. The house is part of the family heritage of the current owners.It needs some TLC and I'm sure it would be a lot of work to bring it up to any kind of a five star rating but it's got a comfortable atmosphere . They could use some new mattresses and like I said some TLC but the house owners were gracious, the continental breakfast was fine, and we enjoyed ourselves very much.

I stayed thier recently and found the room to be extremely clean. The staff were very helpful and…read morefriendly. They rent golf carts at the hotel. The bar is right next door. It literally is within walking distance to shopping and all of the main restaurants. The staff was up early cleaning nonstop as its mayfly season. I was impressed. I definitly recommend this hotel.

I have been to Put in Bay several times and really like the island. It has a ton to offer…read more Now, If it were possible to give a one star review, I would. I write this more as a warning because I know a lot of consumers use yelp to find places to stay. I rented 3 rooms here for a weekend bachelorette party. The two regular rooms were updated and seemed ok. The "luxury suite" we booked was dirty, but since there were 14 of us, I chose to stay in it, and try not to cause a scene for my friend. It had brown stuff smeared across the ceiling and bugs all over. There was a two inch gap under the back door, so that probably explains the bugs. This luxury hotel, as it's billed, is also located to one of the noisiest bars on the bay. The bar noise is what it is, and the closed promptly at 2 but the people leaving screamed for an additional half an hour. Friday night was noisy, but Saturday was nuts. Saturday night the bars let out and the people who rented rooms next to us and above us were screaming at each other. They had a drunk woman walking down the hall beating on every door and screaming to be let in. Finally the police arrived to break up a fight and check on the woman. The noise continued well into the night. Then morning crew came in at 6:30 to move golf carts around and were very noisy both days. I'm not one to write negative reviews but I genuinely felt unsafe. I approached the man behind the counter in the morning to talk about my experience, he was nothing short of ambivalent and rude. I wasn't looking for anything, but as a business owner, I assumed he'd want to know. He didn't. He interrupted me and told me there was nothing he could do. It was expected here. That this was a common occurrence and that is what the police are for. In my opinion, if people are often feeling unsafe and unhappy, you probably shouldn't bill the experience as a Luxury Resort. call it what it is: a motel for bar patrons. The only thing this place has going for it is the location. It's obvious they are just in this to make money, they don't care about the safety and well being of the people who choose to spend their money there and frankly I found the experience of talking with him and everything else about it disgusting.

Rooms were clean, looks like things have been remodeled recently such as wood floors. A/C in every…read moreroom. Bathrooms are small but adequate. Not a bad place for a "Fisherman's Cottage. Rates are reasonable. Beds are comfortable. I would come back here but I didn't have a chance to look around in the area to see what else is available. Close to Big Bopper's restaurant & Channel Grove Marina. Good fishing from the docks in this area.

Absolutely fantastic for the price!! 74 bucks gets you a clean room with two queen size beds and…read morethe beds are sooooo comfortable! Great little lakeside motel and great location ! Near the lighthouse and minutes away from all attractions. I will def come back ! Oh it's walking. Distance from this cute neighborhood pub staff is so friendly too!

What a nice place to camp! This is an RV park with a few more than a hundred permanent sites. Not…read moretoo big, not too small. But they also offer overnight camping with electric and water. Now that we upgraded to a travel trailer, the dump station is a nice feature for us. They have 3 concrete-slab sites, 3 sleeping cabins (with air conditioning!) and several grass sites. Nice new laundry equipment. Decent showers/bathroom. And a heated pool! We'll be back again as soon as we can!

Open! Welcome to The Bashful Mermaid. The Mermaid was sold in 2016, resold in 2018 and is now…read moreOPEN. We offer daily, weekly, monthly and yearly lodging. Please contact directly if you would like to see if there are any availabilities. Contact Information: Facebook: The Bashful Mermaid Email: thebashfulmermaidlodging@gmail.com

Unsolicited rating, I've never been there. They need more words for this to go through. I didn't…read moreask for the solicitation.