The Inn At Stonecliffe, Mackinac Island

The Inn At Stonecliffe offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, and a state-of-the-art wellness center with a Tonal fitness system. Guests have access to two pools, one reserved for adults only, and complimentary scheduled activities such as Pilates on the lawn and bee keeping classes. The property includes a General Store, nightly s'mores kits at multiple fire pits, and bike rentals available on-site for exploring the island.

Accommodations include rooms in the main mansion, the Summer House, and private cottages such as Sunny Honey Cottage. Each room is air-conditioned with a private bathroom, balcony or large deck, and some offer views of the Straits of Mackinac. The Summer House rooms feature spacious seating areas, pullout couches, and large covered porches.

Three on-site dining options include The Straits, a formal dining room serving American and local cuisine, and The Backyard, a casual cafe with a brick oven pizza and wood-fired brisket gouda pizza. The Horsey Pub offers craft cocktails and a well-stocked bar. Breakfast is served daily with continental, American, and à la carte choices, and dinner features dishes prepared by Chef Joseph Nardo, formerly of Michelin-rated restaurants.

The hotel sits 2.2 km from British Landing Beach and is a 30-45 minute horse-drawn carriage ride from downtown Mackinac Island. Private complimentary carriage service is provided on arrival and departure days, with hourly shuttles available for $11 per person each way. Cyclists can reach Historic Fort Mackinac, Arch Rock, and Fort Holmes within 10-15 minutes via the hotel's bike rentals.

The property is designed for families with children, offering yard games, crafts, and nightly s'mores around fire pits. The family pool is on-site, and the Summer House rooms and cottages provide multiple beds and pullout couches. Complimentary daily activities include movies on the lawn, wine and fudge tasting, and painting sessions for all ages.

Views: Mackinac Bridge and Straits of Mackinac

Pool: Seasonal outdoor pool plus adults-only pool

Dining: 3 restaurants including Straits and Backyard

Humanitarian: 100% net profits donated to Pulte Foundation

Arrival: Complimentary carriage ride from ferry

Activities: Bike rentals, Pilates, bee keeping classes