Imagine a friends’ getaway weekend in a magnificent mansion. Or you and your honey nestled in, enjoying perks of the on-site spa. Or maybe just imagine yourself beautifully far away from it all, neck-deep in your in-room jetted tub.
Whether you're looking to surprise your sweetheart or simply get away together, these bed & breakfasts in Pure Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region will ensure the moments of relaxation you imagine actually happen!
Experience classic elegance at the eight-bedroom, 1886 Queen Anne Historic Webster House Bed and Breakfast. Slumber in rich, European-style quarters — some with oversized Jacuzzis, saunas, fireplaces, and skylights — and enjoy gourmet breakfasts served fireside at this unique hideaway revered as one of the most romantic bed & breakfasts in Michigan. Reserve the private spa & sauna, complete with an oversized whirlpool for two, cedar dry sauna, and double-headed rain shower — and indulge in an individual or couples’ massage by specialists in relaxation, reflexology, hot-stone, and deep-tissue massage.
Read More +Nestled on eight stately acres along the banks of tranquil Lake Linton, step back in time, beautifully, inside the Montague Inn Bed & Breakfast. Experience the intricate architecture of this enchanting, 17-bedroom, Georgian tradition-style mansion with deep woodwork, chandeliers, and lavish surrounding gardens. Options include Standard & Premiere Rooms, Deluxe Suites, or a stay in the Carriage House. Reserve the Sweetheart Package, available year-round, and fresh flowers, gourmet chocolates, and a bottle of house wine will await in your luxurious room.
Read More +A reimagined 100-year-old farmhouse, Frankenmuth Country Bed & Breakfast blends modern amenities and a fully remodeled interior — all in a tucked-away countryside setting that's just four miles from Downtown Frankenmuth. Wake up with your morning coffee to the sun rising over farm fields in the Countryview Room, enjoy a spacious, two-person soaker tub in the Gardenrun Room, and a smart TV in any guest room you choose.
Read More +Be sure to experience the Tuscola Street Bed & Breakfast, too, a historic gem located within walking distance to Downtown Frankenmuth. Built in 1927, the individual home B&B includes an open airing porch, complimentary breakfast, and a memorable stay. Learn More
Select from six ornately decorated rooms at the 1909 Stone House Inn, located along the quaint & quiet boulevard in Downtown Chesaning, and try to decide whether you'll return for the Inn's charming amenities or affordable price tag. With original leaded glass windows, three fireplaces, and magnificently maintained woodwork, be treated to continental breakfast and a kitchen pantry stocked with snacks and beverages for your stay. Enjoy a jetted tub and boulevard views in the Jonah Michael Room, two-person jetted tubs in both the Thomas Levi Room and Howard & Angela Suite, and your morning coffee on the front porch, no matter your room.
Read More +Creative Passions Crop & Quilt Retreats are special escapes for artists, crafters, scrapbookers, quilters, stampers, and fun-loving people. With four locations sprinkled throughout the historic village of Chesaning, Creative Passions offers weekend and weekday retreats — and can accommodate groups from two to 40! Housed in two renovated churches, a Victorian home, and a former mill, each of the four locations offers a different aesthetic and atmosphere. Experience a pedicure and massage area at Creative Passions 3 — or continental breakfast served in a spacious dining room large enough for everyone at Creative Passions Retreat Center.
Read More +Also located in quaint & cozy Chesaning, book your gathering at the private Cropping Daze Retreat. With four bedrooms (accommodating 12), enjoy the fireplace and relaxing ambiance — and the homemade cookies & milk served just before bedtime! If Pinconning is closer and you crave a fully equipped space for crafting & creating, Bittersweet Vintage Retreat accommodates 10 amidst unique vintage décor. Learn More
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