The Inn is a mansion set far off the beaten path. When you arrive via house drawn carriage you feel as though you're arriving at an enchanted castle. Service was fantastic, the rooms seem to differ greatly in layout depending on which floor you're on but each has its own charm. There are trails on the grounds, one leads to a lookout over the cliffs with a breathtaking view of lake Michigan. The distance from downtown is worth it for the setting and service.
I have nothing but great things to stay about The Inn at Stonecliffe! From the room, to the views, and the breakfast - it was a perfect stay. We stayed in the Summer House and it was so clean and recently updated. The balconies off the room had incredible views. There is a near by trail that takes you to Sunset Rock and it is a MUST see. We had a late snack at the bar in the main house and the food was delicious. The area of the island that the hotel is located in actually experienced a power outage around 10pm due to a transformer blowing. We went down to the lobby to see what was going on and the GM was already there and had answers to all of our questions. She did a great job making us feel comfortable during the power outage - along with all the other employees! I would highly recommend staying at The Inn at Stonecliffe.
Staff at The Inn was very helpful and professional. Rooms are gorgeous, properly supplied, and well updated (minus AC in the original home). Complimentary breakfast is beyond simple, yet very tasteful. Staying here for a wedding, but would come back for a personal visit.
This hotel receives 3 stars as the experience was not exemplary nor excessively poor. Persons considering this hotel should be aware this hotel is far removed from downtown, nearly 2 miles. Arrangements are not made to facilitate access, which means you must rent a bike, carriage or walk both to and from the hotel. That is roughly a 35 minute walk, 8 dollars per hour for a bike or 7 dollars per person each way for the carriage.
Pros: The grounds and view are breathtaking. Our view of the bridge lit up at night was stunning.
Cons: The rooms are nothing to write home about. (We stayed in the mansion, this review does not speak to the rooms at the summerhouse.) The bathroom was fairly plain and many of the fixtures appeared dated in nature. The paint and sealer on the toilet seat and back were peeling which didn't help the atmosphere. The rooms lack air conditioning so you must use the fan in the room, however, the ceiling light kept turning on in the middle of the night when we were running the fan. Not sure about you, but when a light right over my bed pops on 4 times during the night, I tend not to get the best sleep. Overall, as stated above 3 stars, great views, very secluded if you are a fan of peace and quiet, average to slightly below average accommodations.
Great hotel. They have great service and all staff are very friendly and polite. Delicious food, and many fun activities. It is private and there is no noise from the hustle and bustle of town. They also have a great newly renovated pool, perfect for children.
A quiet, quaint Island getaway. It's well out if town so expect to hike when cabs are scarce and shuttles are full. Breakfast is tasty but not amazing. The rooms in the main house are fun and antique with lots of character. We had an amazing time.
The hotel is amazing, luxurious old mansion, they do all of the carrying your bags to your room. They have amazing views. The only downside is that it is a mile and a half from downtown Mackinac Island, but it's a pretty easy walk
Easily the best location on the island. Exquisite views. Peaceful setting. Truly a magical place to stay. Highly recommend.
We stopped by to drop off some guests. The Inn is rather removed from downtown. That said, it was beautiful and definitely someplace I would like to stay at.
Great hotel! We stayed here for a wedding that was on grounds. They made it an amazing stay and day. Great breakfasts too!
The room was very nice. Unfortunately there were construction crews still working on the pool deck, and they started working at 8 am directly outside our room. And according to the staff they would be working through the weekend. The staff without any hesitation moved is to a different room and made some other concessions.