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Bayview Resort and Harbor, Inc.

4.8 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin · 1.2 mi to the lake

Private beach Ocean view On-site lodging

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  • Setting lakefront venue, 1.2 mi to the lake — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Private beach a private stretch of sand comes up here — no public permit, no onlookers wandering through your vows
  • Catering outside caterers welcome — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone +1 920-854-2006
  • Website bayviewresortandharbor.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

12030 Cedar Rd, Ellison Bay, WI 54210

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Bayview Resort and Harbor, Inc. and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🏖️ Private Beach

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🌊 Ocean Views 4 mentions

“Bay View Resort is well worth every penny.”

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From the reviews

We got married here and have visited since. We love this place! Amazing views and amenities, excellent customer service! Thank you so much for making every stay so enjoyable! ❤️

★★★★★ — Laura, Sep 2018

Have been coming here for 30 + years. The accommodations cannot be beat. Quite location, Diner and groceries about a 9 iron away. Swim,fish and just lay back and enjoy!

★★★★★ — Paul, Sep 2016

Has the most perfect little beach perfect for families with small children because it’s very easy to watch them

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Aug 2021

The personnel at Bayview are great to work with. The units are always very clean and well stocked. Most units have fireplaces, which is a nice touch. The views are great, right on the water. Nice beach area with outdoor fireplace.

★★★★★ — Kimberley, Oct 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 53 reviews →

Getting married at Bayview Resort and Harbor, Inc.

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.