Fantastic views & history brought us to this little gem of a lighthouse @ BIg Bay but unfriendly owners who went out of their way to make us feel uncomfortable will keep us away.

Before making our reservations we made sure that the owners knew we would be checking in very late and they agreed, but after getting there the owner made it clear this was not OK with them - we apologized. Next morning we told them we were sorry to miss breakfast (so we could treat our daughter @ NMU to breakfast before her XC Meet) we were rudely scolded by the owners about how they hate wasting food. The second night the parking lot was full and the owner sat in the kitchen watching us try to park our car (offered no help) and scoffed at us when we came in and barked "I will lock that door don't touch the lock"! One guest came after a hike to don long pants and a jacket saying how horrible the biting flies were and the owner stated "we don't have biting flies this time of year".

Stayed 3 nights, breathtaking views, clean rooms, hot coffee & cookies, but no locks on our room so we had to take our laptop & camera with us, tasty breakfasts but owners were more interested in moving us out for the next round of guests.....we couldn't wait to get out of there and if Marquette wasn't so booked we would have left early. These folks are in the wrong business and it was obvious the property was for sale.

We had a wonderful, memorable visit to this beautiful lighthouse B & B this summer. I had been in the area about 15 years ago and had vowed to come back and stay in the lighthouse one day. It was lovely to finally return, actually spend an evening in the lighthouse and enjoy the off beat charm of the Big Bay area. The lighthouse is beautifully and tastefully restored and decorated. Also the innkeepers have made the entire lighthouse accessible to the guests, what a treat. We were able to climb to the top and sit outside as well as use the comfortable rooms of the house. From this perch we were able to see the full moon reflection shimmering on Lake Superior. Our bedroom, the Keeper McDonald's (recommended by the innkeepers) was absolutely lovely. I awoke early in the morning to the most exquisite sunrise glowing outside the four paned window by simply opening my eyes, unforgettable. The rooms are not huge as this is a historic building, but absolutely comfortable and charming. The grounds, though a little overgrown are lovely to roam around and enjoy the spectacular setting. I find some of the reviews here to be very odd, more like personal attacks. I think these reviews say more about the guests than the innkeepers. They have obviously been wonderful stewards of both the lighthouse and the community, so important in a remote place like Big Bay. People that just want to drive up and see the place should not be surprised that they cannot be accommodated. Also people that are asked to rinse out a ceramic mug that has been left for their use at any time, finding it so bothersome, good grief.
i would highly recommend this unique setting and experience to any hearty traveler. Though there is not a whole lot of things to do in the town, the area is filled with hidden surprises and undeveloped waterfalls for those who want to hike and explore. We also enjoyed our dinner at the Thunder Bay, our visits to the Big Bay Outfitters, bike riding and the beautiful rocky shores of Big Bay and and the always commanding Lake Superior.
A beautiful, special and romantic getaway and special celebration experience for us that we will never forget.

We stayed two nights in the lighthouse and found it a great place to stay - the lake so close is, of course, a big plus. Our room was spacious, clean and well kept-and had heated towels. The breakfasts were excellent and we appreciated that coffee, tea and snacks were available all day and evening. The grounds were great for some short hikes or sitting on the benches enjoying the lake or reading a book. Hikes and great scenery were available around the Big Bay area. For a get away from the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, try the big Bay Light.

Beautiful surf pounded property. Special retreat for the world weary.a piece of property with a palpable soul. a vacation here can recharge your humanity. You gotta see it, or perhaps purchase a piece of heaven!