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Harbor Light Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A sign for Gills Rock Harbor Light Inn with a view of a large, multi-story building with a balcony and a lawn with white chairs.
A blue house with a white porch, white railing, and a small table with chairs.
A house with a porch, a white chair, a brown chair, a hanging flower basket, a sign reading "OPEN", and a door labeled "OFFICE".
A cozy cabin interior with a stone wall, wooden furniture, a sofa with a nautical print, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave.
A light blue two-story house with a balcony, a fire hydrant, and a lawn with white chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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12666 Hwy 42, Gills Rock, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
  • Place, The Clearing Folk School
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Europe Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Newport State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Country View

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a dresser, and a mirror.

Country View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Galleon

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view.

Galleon

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Spinnaker

Two beds with headboards, a bedside table with a lamp, a wooden wardrobe, and a kitchenette area.

Spinnaker

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with blinds, and a door.

First Mate (2nd floor stair access)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Commodore (2nd floor stair access)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Harbor Light Inn

Ellison Bay hotel steps from Lake Michigan
This smoke-free hotel features a sauna, a meeting room, and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
Harbor Light Inn offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.
Harbor Light Inn features a sauna, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Ellison Bay hotel also offers a garden, a picnic area, and express check-out. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Harbor Light Inn is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

4 children, up to the age of 13 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Harbor Light Inn Ellison Bay

Harbor Light Ellison Bay

The Harbor Light Inn Ellison Bay

The Harbor House Hotel Ellison Bay

Harbor Light Inn Hotel

Harbor Light Inn Ellison Bay

Harbor Light Inn Hotel Ellison Bay

Harbor Light Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 407 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The innkeeper Kristine...was very friendly and accommodating...we even got to hang out with her a couple of times.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is awesome would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Inn keeper. She helped us with anything we needed. The Inn was wonderful. All was very satisfactory. Would we stay again ?? Yes and yes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is why I chose this hotel. Best decision ever! It was more like an air bnb with self check in, screen door, the amenities and parking. It was very clean and smelled like lavender when we came in. The home keeper came and introduced herself she was so pleasant and gave us a tour of the extras that were available to us, ie: sauna, great room with full kitchen, and wood for the fire pit. It was very quiet and peaceful! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the area…the room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect cozy Inn close to the water and dining!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Behzad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good and we had a great time there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view to Lake Michigan, comfortable room, nice kitchen area available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, quiet, bed was very comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, great location for Washington Island day. Comfortable beds ,great pressure on shower would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location worked well for our interests in the area. We took advantage of the firepit and chairs for seating around the firepit. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and super nice hosts!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A beautiful space

We enjoyed our stay at Harbor Light inn! Our room was comfy and the outdoor space was beautiful! A perfect Door County destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Beautiful area with a great view. I had a fantastic experience and I will definitely look in to staying here again on my next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and linens. Beds were comfortable. Perfect for a girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome place

This was an amazing place to stay. Had an amazing view of bay. Awesome sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the amazing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting property- quaint comfortable- definitely can hear your neighbors but everyone was polite and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place, view of bay.

Easy check in ! Great view! Cozy place. Although older building , it was clean and in great condition and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025