Take a leisurely boat ride through the crystal clear waters of beautiful Suttons Bay and dock right at our Beach Bistro. Our dock can accommodate 10 boats and our deep water moorings are available for larger watercraft. Water and wine combine to create the perfect backdrop for a wedding, event, or romantic getaway.
This stylish lakefront inn enjoys stunning lake views from every suite, a private beach, warm hospitality and only one mile to the Casino and Wineries. Aside from comfortable lodging, you'll enjoy creative cuisine and cocktails in our Bistro-our waterfront restaurant featuring a lively atmosphere, great wine-friendly fare, and all your favorite libations.
This stylish lakefront inn enjoys stunning lake views from every suite, a private beach, warm hospitality and only one mile to the Casino and Wineries. Aside from comfortable lodging, you'll enjoy creative cuisine and cocktails in our Bistro-our waterfront restaurant featuring a lively atmosphere, great wine-friendly fare, and all your favorite libations.
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My staff and I would be pleased to welcome you to our humble little lakeside Inn. We love making wine more friendly and down to earth. Spreading our hospitality and passion for the grape that is approachable, always with a light heart, and a sense of humor. If you are a review reader then please note, that some of the bad reviews be it our place or any other property is always under scutiny.
Just wanted to tell everyone how wonderful your place is. You did a fabulous job of helping us put our wedding together there, and the stay, the room, was perfect. We'll be back come anniversary time! We've been telling everyone in our area about your charming Inn and what a wonderful couple you are.
Separate bedroom with queen size bed, living area with small sofa sleeper, kitchenette, wine bar, in-room coffee and private bath. Upstairs loft with queen size bed, adjacent bedroom with two twin beds, main-floor living area with full-size sofa sleeper, kitchenette, in-room coffee and private bathroom.
Rates subject to 6% sales tax. Lodging includes linens & towels, equipped kitchenettes (studios do not have kitchens), microwave, air conditioning, patio or balcony, in-room coffee, wireless internet. The Inn's 12 waterfront suites can accommodate up to 36 guests. If cancelled less than 30 days, your entire deposit will be forfeited.
We pull out all the stops to insure the perfect, romantic evening. Your private table will be set on our sandy beach, with fresh flowers and candles. Soft music will play while you have a champagne toast. Your own private butler will serve you an exquisite bottle of wine and a five-course meal, personally designed and prepared by our Executive Chef.
Reviews (19)
Anita B.
Sep 13, 2021
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I can't articulate enough what this quick unanticipated stop did for my psyche and my visit. This hidden gem hideaway was just breathtaking and reminded me of being in California. The proprietor, Pam, turned on some really quaint music and I was able to take my glass of wine outside on the swings at the bar, then walked around and ended up going to the dock and stuck my feet into the 73 or so degree crystal clear waters of Lake Michigan right in front of the expansed green lawn and interesting covered (or not) two seaters for viewing and imbibing while perhaps reading a book or snuggling.
Tim C.
Sep 03, 2021
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Something is seriously wrong with the owner here. I noticed other reviews that mentioned her having an altered level of consciousness and I had a similar experience. She starts the day off friendly and communicative but like clockwork toward the evening she turns into a very agitated person. The best way to describe it is she is completely nonsensical.
We ended up leaving after an evening of ordered food and drinks from her bar and trying to enjoy the property. The rest of the staff was friendly but as soon as she showed up the mood changed. She basically followed us around the property as we
We ended up leaving after an evening of ordered food and drinks from her bar and trying to enjoy the property. The rest of the staff was friendly but as soon as she showed up the mood changed. She basically followed us around the property as we
Gail S.
Jul 26, 2021
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We had reservations for a Monday and Tuesday and were not told the restaurant and bar are closed these days. We were looking forward to sitting on the beach and not going out for dinner. They showed us the room were to occupy and it was terrible. Smelled very bad and looked very old. Would not recommend this place at all.
James B.
Oct 16, 2020
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We were on vacation and went here as it looked like a great place. The ambiance was beautiful, the wine was good...but the service was terrible. Our server who I believe she was the owner... was getting high off her own supply, as she was drinking. Her speech was slurred and she messed our order up several times. There were six of us and they were not that busy. We finally asked for the bill and we told her that we no longer wanted the two orders that hadn't been served yet, as it had been over an hour and we all just shared the pizza and just wanted to leave. She insisted on bringing the
Nikki J.
Jun 26, 2020
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I have not stayed here personally, but I was planning on using their wedding package services for my ceremony and reception luncheon next year. Keep in mind, myself, my fiance, my wedding party, and almost all my guests are from Ohio. This is why it was so important for me to get things booked so far in advance because accommodations in this area book very quickly and I wanted to give my guests as much time as I could to book their stays. For over a month, I have been trying to get information from Pam about their different packages and about booking my date for next year. Small wedding (25 people
Amanda C.
Jul 26, 2018
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We can only comment on the wine, pizza and view. The place is old and tired and the rooms are really sad and overpriced. We passed on staying there but the location, view, pizza and wine were wonderful. So save yourself the disappointment and just do what we did: have a lovely sunset time with wine and pizza (truly delicious) and enjoy the lawn chairs and view. Stay somewhere else.
It needs a major facelift!
It needs a major facelift!
Laura H.
Sep 19, 2016
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We stayed four nights last week and it was disappointing. The positives: terrific location near Suttons Bay. Beautiful view of the lake. Small beach with plenty of seating.
Negatives: Stray hairs on the pillows when we got there. A bathtub so old and stained that it always looked dirty. Reading lamps installed improperly. They were installed about four feet above the bed and couldn't be adjusted. Low quality towels. No screen on the patio doors so we couldn't enjoy the lake breezes (loads of bugs trying to get inside).
Our room felt half finished - no artwork anywhere. Drapes on the
Negatives: Stray hairs on the pillows when we got there. A bathtub so old and stained that it always looked dirty. Reading lamps installed improperly. They were installed about four feet above the bed and couldn't be adjusted. Low quality towels. No screen on the patio doors so we couldn't enjoy the lake breezes (loads of bugs trying to get inside).
Our room felt half finished - no artwork anywhere. Drapes on the
Tom D.
Jul 21, 2016
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Watch the dates in the reviews, most are quite old. My wife and I checked in last night. Major disappointment. Stairwell has not been sweep in weeks, a window in our room could not be closed because of a screw sticking out of the frame. The "silverware" is ridiculous. The refrigerator is a wine cooler at 55 degrees.....will not keep most foods safe. Just now my wife turned on the hairdryer provided and ALL the power in the room went out. No staff on premises, called the number on a sheet of paper scotch taped to a window and the person I talked with said she would have someone
Zach P.
Aug 24, 2015
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So my wife and I stayed at the Vineyard Inn for the last 3 nights for our first anniversary. The Inn was nice, but is capable of so much more! First off, the exterior is in need of some tree and bush trimming. They have a couple of light posts out front, both of which are completely covered with vines and one of them even has the vines growing inside of the light itself. The tree right in front that hangs over the circle drive has branches hanging so low, you have to walk all the way around it and they have a fountain in the center of the circle drive that has been re-purposed as a flower bed,
Jen M.
Jul 26, 2015
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Spectacular view! Give me one week at this place and I would get the grounds in shape. Such potential, flowers dying from the heat. Weeds and flower-boxes not planted. Sliding doors to the lake won't even open! Room 5 has little kitchen but so poorly equipped it's hardly usable. We gave the housekeeper a list of 8 things we needed, they provided 2! And these were things like a dish cloth. They did provide a (USED) dish scrubber. We didn't eat at the overpriced restaurant. Didn't surprise me they had only a few full tables a night. The sign for the restaurant was overgrown with
Tracy W.
Jul 26, 2015
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I'm writing this review after a two night midweek stay last week. As another reviewer stated, my stars are based on the views and the possibilities. Anthony from Hotel Impossible should be summoned to this place to fix it! Upon check-in we were guided to our "suite" only to find that there were clothes hanging in the closet (that was room 10 - probably the nicest of all that I saw.) Whoops. We were taken to another room, a studio this time. I booked and paid for a lakeview suite, not a studio. When I mentioned that, we were taken to the third room, a lakeview loft. Mmmkay
Allison O.
Jul 26, 2015
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All the bad reviews are right on, whether you read them here or on trip advisor or wherever there are reviews of this place. My optimism in this case didn't pay off and it was just as bad as it sounds; the only semi-redeeming factor was the view of the bay. If I could give less stars, I would. Don't stay here. A couple quick bullet points:
- VERY disorganized upon check in; they gave our room and package (champagne, "fire starter kit" in quotes because it doesn't work, and "smores kit" also in quotes because the sticks were skewers where you'd definitely
- VERY disorganized upon check in; they gave our room and package (champagne, "fire starter kit" in quotes because it doesn't work, and "smores kit" also in quotes because the sticks were skewers where you'd definitely
Theresa N.
Jul 23, 2015
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The only reason this gets a 2 stars is the views. This Inn has so much potential and yet they chose to spot clean there rooms, you could see through the shades in our room so the evening was a little unsettling especially when the bar is right outside of your room. Went to the restaurant to complain talked to waitress, ( the owner was there she could have cared less) . I could go on and on but I won't . SO DISAPPOINTED! !!! We would have stayed another night just for the views but we had to get out of that room. At 206.00 a night we expect better then that. ALSO IT SMELLED AGAIN IT SMELLED
Steven F.
Aug 11, 2014
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We just returned and we are already looking forward to coming back next summer, if not before. The pictures on their site do not due the grounds justice. What a beautiful location and setting. While some of the reviews I had read said the owner was less than friendly we found that to be quite the opposite. Pam was very cordial and we spent one evening at the bar (Pam's birthday) talking with her and her husband, Steve. The staff was amazing! One of the servers, Amy, made you feel like you were long lost friends from the moment she greeted you. While sitting on the deck outside our
Kara G.
Jan 09, 2014
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This Inn has so much going for it except for the owner. For the positives: My family rented out the entire inn for our wedding weekend. On arrival they let my fiance and I pick out our favorite room and then since they knew I was going to be getting ready for the wedding in the room, they set up a full length mirror. They also provided us with a bottle of campaign which was a nice touch. All rooms have a view of the water and all have an outdoor area to sit. All the rooms that I was in were larger. I would call the rooms clean but you can tell corners were cut with repairs. (There were holes
Muriel L.
Sep 03, 2013
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This little inn has a perfect location in Suttons Bay with magnificent views of lake michigan. We could sit outside on our patio and watch the sunset over lake michigan in the evening! You open your sliding doors and you are right there on the shore of Lake Michigan!
The room has a fridge and kitchenette, so you can tour the area, buy fresh produce from the numerous local markets and make your own dinner and enjoy it on the patio. Or you can choose to go down a few steps to the restaurant on the premises: Corky's. They serve the best pizzas in a very scenic and comfortable setting right
The room has a fridge and kitchenette, so you can tour the area, buy fresh produce from the numerous local markets and make your own dinner and enjoy it on the patio. Or you can choose to go down a few steps to the restaurant on the premises: Corky's. They serve the best pizzas in a very scenic and comfortable setting right
Taylor N.
Aug 12, 2013
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This Inn was the perfect place for a wedding weekend. We stayed as part of the wedding party at the 12-room inn, and enjoyed every second. The Vineyard Inn has a lot to offer and I would definitely stay again.
The large rehearsal dinner (50+ people) was held at the Inn, and included a wonderful buffet-style BBQ dinner. It was odd that they still had the restaurant open to the public while the rehearsal dinner was directly next door, but it didn't seem to have an effect on either. The bartenders didn't have a very good plan with the party and the regular guests, which was the one complaint
The large rehearsal dinner (50+ people) was held at the Inn, and included a wonderful buffet-style BBQ dinner. It was odd that they still had the restaurant open to the public while the rehearsal dinner was directly next door, but it didn't seem to have an effect on either. The bartenders didn't have a very good plan with the party and the regular guests, which was the one complaint
Lizzy G.
Jul 20, 2013
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Jonathan D.
Sep 01, 2011
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