Spanish for "Beautiful Sight, " Bella Vista truly is located in a wonderful setting. The motel is quaintly positioned on the waterfront in the heart of Copper Harbor, Michigan. Both of our modern motel units overlook the harbor and majestic Lake Superior. Bella Vista also has eight individual cottages on the grounds.
Close by you will find the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge Golf Course, Fort Wilkins State Park, Copper Harbor Lighthouse and Museum, the Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary, numerous shops and delectable eateries. If your are continuing your travel to Isle Royale National Park, the Isle Royale Queen passenger ferry is only a block from the Bella Vista!
Close by you will find the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge Golf Course, Fort Wilkins State Park, Copper Harbor Lighthouse and Museum, the Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary, numerous shops and delectable eateries. If your are continuing your travel to Isle Royale National Park, the Isle Royale Queen passenger ferry is only a block from the Bella Vista!
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Extremely popular among our guests, the Lakefront Motel Unit offers 13 comfortable rooms with the best views of Copper Harbor. You won't find a better seat to watch the largest Fourth of July fireworks display in the Keweenaw! Each room features a lakeside walkout door with immediate access to the waterfront.
Our cottages provide the Bella Vista guest a different lodging experience. Once inside, you'll have your own kitchen complete with refrigerator, microwave, range oven and sink. Picnic tables, outdoor grills and dedicated parking are appreciated bonuses with each cottage. Cottages 1 - 6 are near the motel office and border Bernard and Seventh streets.
Thank you for your interest in the Bella Vista Motel! If you would like to reserve a room with us, please call our toll free number at 877-888-8439. The Bella Vista is open from May through mid-October. Early spring reservations are required the first two weeks in May. We currently do not accept reservations online.
Reviews (27)
Tom Cash
Sep 26, 2021
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Christopher Pritchard
Aug 22, 2021
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Sharon D.
Aug 04, 2021
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Kevin C.
Aug 01, 2021
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Benjamin Flory
Jul 31, 2021
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The view is unbeatable. Service impeccable. Walls paper thin. Internet beyond unreliable. I was gonna knock it harder because of that, but honestly time slows down when you're not shackled by technology. Yet to find another place quite so tranquil as the sleepy town of Copper Harbor.
Everyone is so friendly and accommodating. Definitely recommend to anyone bearing these things in mind. Also despite what it says, there is no A/C, which is fine when the weather is cool. A great breeze comes off the lake. Listening to it churn in the morning with a cup of coffee is an experience all its own.
Everyone is so friendly and accommodating. Definitely recommend to anyone bearing these things in mind. Also despite what it says, there is no A/C, which is fine when the weather is cool. A great breeze comes off the lake. Listening to it churn in the morning with a cup of coffee is an experience all its own.
William Graham
Jul 18, 2021
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Jes Reyerson
Jul 06, 2021
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Czsq Qszc
Jun 24, 2021
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Joey Trottier
Jun 21, 2021
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Maddy Treiber
May 27, 2021
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Sandi W.
May 23, 2021
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This place was no castle, but we enjoyed our stay there. Our room was nice and clean and pretty roomy. There was a table right inside the door that we moved over by the slider so that we could sit and play cards and look out the window at the view at the same time. We had the end unit and there was a little patio with chairs that we could sit on. We were also able to make use of some chairs that were closer to the water. Owners were very friendly. There was also a communal fire pit and we sat outside and enjoyed a fire and were able to converse with others that were staying there. The only reason
Amanda B.
Sep 24, 2020
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Not where you go for fancy, however what you'll find here is clean and comfortable. No frills, just a nice place to use as the bouncing off place for all the great spots nearby! As far as location, Bella Vista is about 6 blocks from the store in town, and the restaurants that were still open this late in the season (German restaurant and an American fare restaurant); Eagle Harbor and Delaware are nearby with the many great little spots.
We had cottage 6, which appeared to be recently updated; paint looked fresh, new flooring. Cottage kitchen had a fridge and freezer, toaster, coffee maker
We had cottage 6, which appeared to be recently updated; paint looked fresh, new flooring. Cottage kitchen had a fridge and freezer, toaster, coffee maker
Chris S.
Sep 10, 2019
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Great location, beautiful views -- overlooking the harbor. Nice and quiet. A five-minute walk from the main drag.
Tiny, tiny rooms (no place to put luggage), no coffee machine, but the microwave and a small fridge are in the room. A nice deck withe chairs -- everybody loves that.
Rooms and bathrooms are worn and need a lot of updating. The smallest toilet seat I have encounter, anywhere (wonder how everyone else fits there).
Plenty of water pressure and volume in the shower -- seems wasteful.
A great place to stay for a couple nights!
Tiny, tiny rooms (no place to put luggage), no coffee machine, but the microwave and a small fridge are in the room. A nice deck withe chairs -- everybody loves that.
Rooms and bathrooms are worn and need a lot of updating. The smallest toilet seat I have encounter, anywhere (wonder how everyone else fits there).
Plenty of water pressure and volume in the shower -- seems wasteful.
A great place to stay for a couple nights!
Caroline D.
Jul 28, 2019
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This place surpassed our expectations. Very well maintained, clean and updated. No frills but a great location right on the bay, friendly staff. Walking distance to most everything. Fair price.
We stayed in the motel and had a great breeze through the balcony door all night and a front row seat to the morning instructions for everyone headed to Isle Royale on the ferry and a family of otters playing in the water.
We stayed in the motel and had a great breeze through the balcony door all night and a front row seat to the morning instructions for everyone headed to Isle Royale on the ferry and a family of otters playing in the water.
Kimberly W.
Jul 21, 2019
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Have stayed at 2 different rooms and one of the cabins here, and it's a really nice place. Very clean! We were impressed with the rooms and the housekeeping seemed to take their time in all the rooms as we could see them as they were going around in the morning. Would recommend! In the top floor if they had the bed flipped to the opposite wall you could watch the sunrise from the room ;)
Harry S.
Jun 27, 2019
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Richard F.
Aug 26, 2018
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WendyDawn E.
Aug 24, 2018
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Steve G.
Aug 23, 2018
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Chelsea L.
Aug 20, 2018
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Beautiful location right on the water in Copper Harbor, walk-in distance to town. We stayed in room 7 and 3. Both were recently renovated and had nice large updated bathrooms. Extremely comfortable beds with lots of pillows. They do a wonderful job cleaning and maintaining the facility. One room had a mini fridge and microwave, the other didn't, but I believe there is one available at the office. We enjoyed using the canoe on site and sitting on the deck overlooking the water. Our stay definitely exceeded our expectations! Until next time!
Nicole H.
Aug 10, 2018
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What a great location. We stayed in room 16 with 2 double beds. The room had a patio slider that opened onto the back garden area. There are patio chairs to sit in or you can walk to the dock that attaches to the property. Our room wasn't overly large but it was clean. I also appreciated the larger size fridge in the room. The motel brews a big pot of coffee on the front porch every morning with plenty of cream and sugar. There is also a microwave for common use and ice available. From there it is just a short stroll to James Fish Market for a fresh baked cinnamon roll, muffin or scone. Heaven
Matt J.
Jul 25, 2018
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It's a very nice place to stay. It's no frills but it has an old school feel that you don't come across often. The scenery is what makes it worth it though. Only down side is the owners teenage daughter needs to learn how to use prepaid Visa cards, either that or don't allow her to check in guests! Owner should of been in the office to help instead of out mountain biking. It's your business, represent it better. The old owners were always at the desk to help with anything.
Erin S.
Jul 21, 2017
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Scott M.
Nov 15, 2016
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This place is no frills but what it lacks in amenities it easily makes up for in appeal and location. Situated on the edge of the water of an inlet to Lake Superior. The front lawn has a shared fire pit that really came in handy on a cool September evening. The back lawn had a shared deck that ran the length of the hotel, a well manicured lawn with lounge chairs, geese and a great breeze. At times we could hear the air horn for a ship taking passengers to Isle Royale.
The hotel also featured some stand alone cabins that looked quite charming. The owner was friendly and a fellow mountain biker
The hotel also featured some stand alone cabins that looked quite charming. The owner was friendly and a fellow mountain biker
Geoffrey A.
Oct 28, 2016
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Stayed here July 22nd. The room was clean and ready for us, there is no air conditioning but being right next to the lake, there was always a good breeze coming through the windows that it wasn't a missed commodity. The price was very reasonable and the view was fantastic. We were right by the dock, definitely a contender for a go-to destination. Room includes a mini-fridge to keep water bottles and other beverages cool. Also the motel office was perfect for recommendations and advice on what to do first!
Tamiko D.
Nov 02, 2013
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Sarah R.
Sep 09, 2011
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I agree with previous reviewers that the rooms are very basic and there aren't a lot of perks, but the view kicks this up to a 4-star place for me. You can stay in a multi-story hotel, in a cottage or in the lakeside motel. We stayed in the motel because it had a shared deck that looked right out on Copper Harbor. You can put your feet up, have a drink and watch the ferry come in from Isle Royale from your back deck.
They don't offer a continental breakfast, just weak coffee on the porch of the office in the morning. However, the motel is within easy walking distance of a couple of restaurants
They don't offer a continental breakfast, just weak coffee on the porch of the office in the morning. However, the motel is within easy walking distance of a couple of restaurants
