Put-in-Bay Bed & Breakfasts
What You’ll Find at a Put-in-Bay Bed and Breakfast
Put-in-Bay, Ohio, is the ideal destination for a long weekend with friends, a family vacation, or a romantic getaway. Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Erie, endless outdoor activities, and delicious dining options during your trip to South Bass Island. If you’re looking for a cozy place to stay on the island, check out these Put-in-Bay bed and breakfasts.
There are bed and breakfasts spread across the island and many are away from the noise from the bars on Put-in-Bay. Some of the inns are just a five-minute walk from downtown Put-in-Bay, while others are nestled in quiet corners of the island. These homes offer a spot for rest and relaxation in the heart of South Bass Island.
Each of the Put-in-Bay bed and breakfasts has amenities to enhance your stay. These amenities range from continental breakfast every morning at the English Pines Bed & Breakfast to a couples-only atmosphere at the Ahoy Inn. The Freshwater Retreat is completely earth-friendly, and their property features an outdoor shower and gardens to explore. If you’d rather stay in a historic home, Ashley’s Island House was built in the mid-1800s and has a wraparound porch.
Popular Put-In-Bay Bed and Breakfast Options

- A&B Rentals
- Ahoy Inn
- Bodee’s Bungalow
- English Pines
- Getaway Inn
- Yellow Tree B and B
Stay on Put-in-Bay!
Deciding to stay the night on the island opens up new opportunities for guests. First, you will be able to take part in the legendary nightlife that South Bass Island is so known for. Secondly, you will get to wake up at a leisurely pace and continue to explore the wonderful parks, attractions, dining, shopping and activities on the island. Put-in-Bay has a little bit of something for everyone.
Stay on Put-in-Bay!
Deciding to stay the night on the island opens up new opportunities for guests. First, you will be able to take part in the legendary nightlife that South Bass Island is so known for. Secondly, you will get to wake up at a leisurely pace and continue to explore the wonderful parks, attractions, dining, shopping and activities on the island. Put-in-Bay has a little bit of something for everyone.
Advantages of a Bed and Breakfast on the Island
Guests staying at one of the lovely island homes will enjoy many things. First, many of the guest house and B&B options are on beautiful lots. Taking in some of the beautiful nature of the island while sitting on a big old-fashioned porch is very enjoyable. Second, this lodging type tends to be perfect for a romantic vacation. Grab your significant other and have a great time together exploring the island and sharing time together. Third, guests can easily meet with other like-minded people at their bed and breakfast and plan group activities like birding or bar crawls or fishing charters. The sooner you book, the sooner you can get on a Put-in-Bay ferry!
Stay on Put-in-Bay!
Deciding to stay the night on the island opens up new opportunities for guests. First, you will be able to take part in the legendary nightlife that South Bass Island is so known for. Secondly, you will get to wake up at a leisurely pace and continue to explore the wonderful parks, attractions, dining, shopping and activities on the island. Put-in-Bay has a little bit of something for everyone.
Advantages of a Bed and Breakfast on the Island
Guests staying at one of the lovely island homes will enjoy many things. First, many of the guest house and B&B options are on beautiful lots. Taking in some of the beautiful nature of the island while sitting on a big old-fashioned porch is very enjoyable. Second, this lodging type tends to be perfect for a romantic vacation. Grab your significant other and have a great time together exploring the island and sharing time together. Third, guests can easily meet with other like-minded people at their bed and breakfast and plan group activities like birding or bar crawls or fishing charters. The sooner you book, the sooner you can get on a Put-in-Bay ferry!
A Place at The Bay
Editors Choice
The Best Lake Erie Island
South Bass Island, AKA “The Key West of the North” is the top Lake Erie vacation destination for a lot of reasons, mainly being that you could come for family-friendly fun and a bachelor/bachelorette party on the same weekend. So hop on the Miller Ferry or Jet Express and book your stay at Bird’s Nest Resort, Island Club, or any of the places above and grab a golf cart rental so you can go see all of the famous Put-in-Bay attractions!
Perry’s Monument
The most common is Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial built in 1915 to honor Com. Oliver Hazard Perry’s victory over the British in “The Battle of Lake Erie” effectively sealed our victory in the War of 1812, but more importantly, saving our Put-in-Bay Island from the hands of the British. Speaking of Perry’s monument, you can go to the visitors center for upcoming events and other family fun.
Perry’s Cave
Com. Perry is also credited with discovering, hence the name, Perry’s Cave. Now known as Perry’s Cave and Family Fun Center, you can head there to check out the Butterfly House, Mini-golf, and much much more.
DeRivera Park
Located across the street from The Jet Express and basically everything else downtown, this place is literally impossible to miss. They have an awesome playground for kids, great open areas and tables to picnic, and cool antique cannons lining the perimeter. They also hold a lot of activities for the “Pyrate Fest” in the park near the playground such as reenactments and costume props!
South Bass Island State Park
The State Park has a ton to offer. They have camping, jet ski rentals, a golf course, RV Parking, and a launch ramp for boaters. Besides all of that, they also have a great restaurant to get breakfast at as well as sand volleyball courts and an open field that’s great for sports.
Put-in-Bay Lodging
PIB has all sorts of lodging options, but are three most highly recommended companies are Island Club rental homes, Bird’s Nest Resort, and the Put-in-Bay Waterfront Condos. All of these Bay vacation rentals happened to be located near the Miller Ferry and Put-in-Bay Airport. You can find other Put-in-Bay Hotels, Condo’s, B&B’s, and Put-in-Bay Resorts here. Once there, take a Put-in-Bay Taxi to Joe’s Bar or Mr. Ed’s!
Amenities
There are hundreds of different hotel rooms and rental properties to choose from but some of the most common amenities throughout them are swimming pools, free WiFi, air conditioning, and typically lie within walking distance of downtown. Lakefront properties are abundant and the island has some of the best hotels in the nation. Since they’re so nice, however, they can be expensive. If cheap hotels are what you were looking for you won’t find them here, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t cheap lodging options on the island.
Other Put-In-Bay Ohio Lodging
Island Club Rentals
Bird’s Nest Resort
Put-in-Bay Victory Station Hotel
Commodore Resort
Put-in-Bay Condos (Poolview and Waterfront Condos)
Grand Islander Hotel
Harbour View Suites
Bay Lodging Resort
Put in Bay Resort & Conference Center
Edgewater Hotel