Bear Cove Inn is a veteran-owned, year-round motel in St Ignace, Michigan, offering a unique forest-themed experience. Designed to make guests feel like they are sleeping under the trees, the property features nature-inspired décor throughout its rooms. Conveniently located, the inn provides ground-level rooms with direct parking access, eliminating the need for long hallways or elevators. It's an ideal base for exploring Mackinac Island and the Upper Peninsula.
Should you book Bear Cove Inn?
A motel with nature-themed rooms, offering practical amenities and shuttle service to local attractions.
Best for
- Mackinac Island visitors
- Access to casino
- Easy parking
Maybe not ideal for
- No on-site dining
Themed room experience
Each room features nature-inspired décor, aiming to create a 'sleep under the trees' atmosphere. Select rooms include recliners with heat and massage, and walk-in showers.
Convenient ground-level access
The motel offers rooms at ground level with parking directly outside each unit, avoiding long corridors or elevator waits for easy access to your accommodation.
Local shuttle service
A shuttle service is available to transport guests to the nearby ferry for Mackinac Island and to the Kewadin Casino, simplifying local travel.
Rooms & rates
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Location
2055 Business Loop 75, Saint Ignace, MI 49781, United States, St Ignace, Michigan
Bear Cove Inn is located in St Ignace, Michigan.
Things to do nearby
- Castle Rockpeak0.6 mi
- Rabbit Back Peakpeak1.5 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.9 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 283 guest reviews
Bear Cove Inn earns consistently strong praise for its charming, immersive bear-themed décor, cleanliness, and comfortable beds, with guests frequently returning and recommending it to others. Minor drawbacks surface occasionally — including small room sizes, a couple of housekeeping oversights, and the absence of a continental breakfast — but these rarely dampen overall satisfaction. The overwhelming sentiment across recent reviews is warm and enthusiastic, positioning the inn as a reliable, characterful and good-value retreat.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 25 · average 9.7
They wrote about: room, cleanliness, comfort
Reviews scoring 7–9: 5 · average 8
They wrote about: cleanliness, room, bathroom
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Frequently asked questions
What is located near Bear Cove Inn?
The inn is close to Castle Rock, Mackinac County Airport, and Rabbit Back Peak. The Mackinac Island Ferry Boats and Kewadin Casino are within walking distance.
What are the room amenities?
All rooms are air-conditioned and include a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, hairdryer, microwave, refrigerator, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Is parking available?
Yes, the inn offers free parking, including accessible parking options, with spots available directly in front of most rooms.
Does the inn offer Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi is available to guests throughout the property.
Can I check in easily?
The inn has ground-level rooms with no long hallways or elevators, allowing for convenient access right from the parking area.
Are there family rooms available?
Yes, the Bear Lake - Themed Room sleeps up to 4 guests with 2 double beds. The Bear Themed Cottage has 2 bedrooms and sleeps 4.
What is the shuttle service for?
The property provides a shuttle service to the ferry for Mackinac Island and to the Kewadin Casino.
Are there non-smoking rooms?
Yes, the property is smoke-free, and all rooms and the cottage are designated as non-smoking areas.