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Island House Hotel
4.5 ★★★★★ 851 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in Mackinac Island, Michigan · 3.0 mi to the lake
Victorian hotel with landscaped gardens & cozy quarters, plus a pool & 2 restaurants.
Plan your tour
- Setting lakefront venue, 3.0 mi to the lake — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- 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 +1 906-847-3347
- Website theislandhouse.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
What couples highlight
“The rocking chairs on the front porch were so relaxing, we enjoyed sitting out looking at the beautiful scenery every afternoon.”
From the reviews
This was an absolutely charming hotel with the most wonderful location. The staff was friendly and brought all our bags from the ferry to the room. The room itself was TINY - which I guess it’s a historical hotel but for the peak season pricing I was expecting a room we could walk around in.
We loved our entire stay at Island House! The staff was wonderful especially Mr. Badour who took especially good care of us. The rooms were exceptionally clean and comfortable, and the views of the harbor were amazing.
What a lovely place! We managed to get a room very last minute and we were lucky enough to get a gorgeous one with a harbor view. Very clean, very friendly front staff, handy bell counter the took great care of our luggage. We did not require a horse taxi, but people who did got front door service.
This is my first time staying at this hotel and I have had nothing but an amazing time here. I have been to mackinaw island more times than I can count and stayed at many different hotels, but this is my new go to place. The staff were absolutely wonderful and so kind.
Getting married at Island House Hotel
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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