Harbor Light Inn

Hotels
12666 Wisconsin 42 , Ellison Bay , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Cozy rooms
Nice amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Overpriced
Outdated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Some reviews noted musty rooms and mildew, indicating cleanliness issues.
Service
9.72
Standard service quality for this hotel tier.
Location
10
Guests appreciated the quiet location and pleasant views.
Room Quality
8.71
Several reviews mentioned room wear and need for updates, though some rooms were comfortable.
Amenities
9.74
The presence of a kitchenette and community room were positively noted.
Value for Money
8.2
Guests felt it was overpriced given the quality and condition.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Mention of a community kitchen and pleasant dining areas.
Overall Experience
9.74
Despite some issues, many enjoyed their stay and expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 13:02

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Ellison Bay
Convenient Location
Enjoy free WiFi and private parking at Harbor Light Inn, only 33 km away from Cana Island Lighthouse. For nature lovers, Cave Point County Park is just 48 km from the property.
Travel-Friendly
Located 148 km from Green Bay–Austin Straubel International Airport, Harbor Light Inn offers a convenient and comfortable stay for all guests.

Book your stay at Harbor Light Inn today for a delightful experience!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GRB

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.72
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.71
Amenities: 9.74
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.74
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Leon • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Location, spacious room, and view of lake.

Cons:

Small toilet, faucet small.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • us
10
was very enjoyable would visit again.
Pros:

clean and location

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • us
10
Loved the peacefulness yet close to everything that we booked/did
Pros:

So peaceful, amazing view, close enough to everything that we did.

Cons:

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2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • us
9
Pros:

Very quaint

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • us
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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BARBARA • couple • us
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Damian • couple • us
10
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • us
8
Gem in the north.
Pros:

Location was perfect to visit the very tip of door county. Easy to catch ferry to Washington Island or visit Newport State Park for the dark skies. The small fishing village was a great area to slow down and get some distance from the chaos of the trendy nearby towns. Great smoked fish shop and cider tasting near by. The facility had lots to offer, sauna, fire pit, gazebo area for sitting or grilling. The manager was very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

We stayed in Country view suites, the bed was extremely soft. Could have used more creamer in the room (Only four provided for two for two nights). The towels were small and thin.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Lourdes • couple • us
9
Nice getaway location!
Pros:

The basic fridge, coffee and table to have a coffee warmer watching the garden and the outdoors the deck was little dusty

Cons:

I like everything

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Kamile • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Room was extremely clean, charming little Inn, beautiful location

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • us
9
Great time and great location for what we had planned
Pros:

Very friendly

Cons:

Bed was too soft

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Ariana.Jimenez • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Mengduo • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

We had an amazing stay and truly enjoyed every moment here. The lake view room was stunning, and the sunset by the lake was absolutely breathtaking — easily one of the highlights of our trip.

A very special thank you to Kristine for her warm hospitality and thoughtful care throughout our stay. She was incredibly welcoming, attentive to all of our needs, and made us feel comfortable right away. She also knows the area very well and gave us wonderful local recommendations that really helped us enjoy Door County even more.

We especially appreciated having a kitchen to cook our own meals, which made the stay feel relaxing and convenient for our family. The location was also excellent — only about 10–15 minutes from the main attractions and very close to the ferry for Washington Island, making day trips super easy.

My parents were especially happy during this stay, and the peaceful lake atmosphere made the whole experience feel cozy, memorable, and special. Highly recommend!

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Debora • couple • us
6
Old buildings in need of updates. Inside the room was large and decent. Sheets didn’t stay on bed.
Pros:

Did not go.

Cons:

Outdated. Exterior needs curb appeal, could be really a draw with landscaping and maintenance.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • us
8
😊
Pros:

Location,Quaint

Cons:

Loved it, except Kangaroos above us seemed to be playing basketball. Very loud!!!

2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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LeeAnn • family_with_children • us
2
Overpriced, run down, owner has an attitude
Pros:

The location was great. It is at the top of the Peninsula and away from the congested touristy towns so it was nice and quiet. Close to 1 restaurant and boat tours. Views of the lake. Way over priced for what we paid. I recently stayed in a luxury hotel in Chicago for just slightly more than I paid for this 2 star property. It just happened to be the only the only vacancy we could find for the weekend.

Cons:

Property not well kept up. The room reeked of mildew. It was terrible. Beds are very old and well used. We were initially charged for my daughter’s service dog and given attitude when telling the owner it is in fact a medical service dog with a bright pink vest stating service dog.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Heather • family
4
Pros:

I hate to give a bad review, and maybe we just had a bad room (Spinnaker), but I want to be honest so other travelers know what to expect. Our room was musty and humid our entire stay (three nights). The room was clean enough, but it needed some deep cleaning, and it was pretty worn. It needed paint touch-up’s and a few other projects. We thought since there was a kitchenette and cabinets that there wld be dishes and cutlery, but we only had two small coffee cups, two tiny spoons, and two decaf and regular coffee pods (and we reserved the room for four people for three nights). The pillows and mattresses were pretty lumpy. Also the compound was kind of confusing. We didn’t see any signage for the communal kitchen and sauna, although we didn’t walk around knocking on doors either. I wasn’t expecting anything flash, but it just felt run-down. The photos of the beautiful stone and beam kitchenette must be the communal kitchen that we didn’t see. It’s in a good location if you like the quieter part of DC.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee