The Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce has 58 lodging
members who operate bed and breakfast inns, campgrounds,
cottages, condominiums, hotels, motels and rent private
homes.
The majority, if not all,
require a deposit when making a reservation. If a check
is required for the initial deposit and you fail to send
it in time, your reservation may be cancelled. Be sure
to follow up and make sure your deposit was received.
Also make sure you ask for
and receive a copy of the lodging owner's "Guest
Policies." These policies should outline a long list of
"dos and don'ts" and also will tell you when you can check
in, when you must check out, etc.
Be sure to ask questions
before making your reservation. Here are some questions you
might consider when choosing a place to stay:
What type of breakfast is served at your B&B. This can vary from a hot, full breakfast to cereal, toast and juice and anything in between.
When are quiet hours.
What are the office hours, or the hours the owner can be contacted during the day during your stay.
How late can you check in. Some lodging owners may not accommodate guests arriving after a certain time in the evening.
Is there a charge to unlock your room if you lock yourself out. Lodging owners may charge extra for certain services needed after the office has closed.
Can friends visit me in my room and if so, when is the earliest and latest they can be on the premises.
What is the maximum occupancy of a room, cottage, house, etc.
Are group discounts available and how many rooms must be booked to qualify.
What additional costs may be incurred as a guest, i.e. is there an additional charge for linens or can you provide your own.
Parking availability. Is there room for a boat trailer, large RV, etc.
Documents needed to bring a vehicle across on Miller Boat Line on the weekend. The ferry service requires proof of accommodations on weekends.
Alcohol policy. Ohio law states that hotels with liquor licenses are not allowed to permit guests to bring their own alcohol onto the premises, including the guest rooms. Know before you pack the cooler.
Any policies that may result in eviction from the property.
How long does it takes to have a deposit returned after your stay.
Cancellation policies. These differ from lodging owner to lodging owner.
Minimum stay. Most accommodations will rent for the night during the week, but require a two to three night minimum stay on the weekends and over holidays. Some holidays may not just be traditional national holidays, but special "island event holidays."
Be sure to ask about a
lodging owner's Guest Policies before you confirm your
reservation with a check or credit card. Don't make a
reservation based on past experience renting on the
mainland. Whenever and where ever you travel, you should
always know the accommodation's guest policies before
you reserve your room. Once you've sent in a deposit you
may find it is not returnable.
Also see: Lodging
Information
Several island accommodations allow pets, however, none of the newer hotels allow animals. The following should be used as a guide. It is up to the individual lodging owner on whether pets are allowed and some accommodations that welcomed pets in the past have discontinued the practice. Be sure to call ahead and ask about your specific pet.
Bird's Nest Cottages
Cliff House
Commodore Motel
Put-in-Bay Vacation Rentals
Put-in-Bay has many rental properties near the water or
with a view of the lake. The properties in the following
list are actually located on the lakefront. Please ask
about location and views when talking to the individual
lodging owners. Be sure to visit their websites for
photos, etc.
Back Bay Condo Unit L, condo on the waterfront.
Back Bay Condo Unit D, condo on the waterfront.
BayShore Resort, only hotel on the waterfront.
Bay Winds,
private rooms overlooking the waterfront.
Blue Sky Rentals, has a cottage on the waterfront.
Cliff House, private home on the waterfront.
Grout House, private home on the waterfront.
Island View Properties, has a cottage on the waterfront.
Put-in-Bay Vacation Rentals, has a cottage on the
waterfront.
Ray's by the Bay, cottage on the waterfront.
Put-in-Bay does not have a
"bathing beach" suitable for everyday use. Put-in-Bay
Village Council currently is seeking funding to help
build a sea wall to protect the small sandy beach at the
end of Delaware Avenue near the Perry Memorial.
Currently the small beach area is unprotected and
debris, rocks, etc. are washed up daily. A stone beach
is located at South Bass Island State Park.
There are lodging facilities with swimming pools.
Bay Lodging House, indoor-outdoor swimming pool.
BayShore Resort, swimming pool, conversation pool,
30-person whirlpool spa, outdoor bar.
Bird's Nest Resort, outdoor swimming pool.
Black Squirrel Bed & Breakfast, outdoor swimming pool.
Commodore Motel, outdoor swimming pool.
Put-in-Bay Resort & Conference Center,
swimming pool & outdoor bar.
Wisteria Inn Bed & Breakfast has an outdoor hot tub.
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MAKE RESERVATIONS EARLY
Put-in-Bay's many
accommodations are generally full every weekend during
the summer season. Because the weekends fill so quickly,
it is important to make your reservations as early in
the year as possible if you are planning to stay over
the weekend.
If your ability to travel allows you to stay during the
week, this is an excellent time to plan an island
vacation. Weekdays are generally not as crowded as the
weekends and a wider selection of lodging is available
to choose from Sunday through Thursday. Many lodging
owners require a two or three night minimum stay on
weekends but do not have a minimum stay during the week.
Some cottages and private
homes may rent only by the week at certain times of the
year.
Most lodging owners do not accept reservations until
after January 1 each year. If you have been calling and
not reaching anyone, keep in mind they might not yet be
taking reservations. Some island lodging owners may even
have their telephones on vacation during the winter
months. Not all lodging members live on the island
year-round and since each business is individually owned
and operated, not all lodging facilities begin accepting
reservations at the same time.
Be sure to check the lodging websites for contact
information. Many maintain both summer and winter
contact numbers.