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The griffin inn

Property class: 3
3-star cottage near Lake Michigan

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A white house with a stone wall and a wooden deck with benches.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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11976 Mink River Rd, Ellison Bay, WI, 54210
  • Place, Linden Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Clearing Folk School
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, wooden floor, a door, and a chair.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small house with a porch, two doors, and a window.

Romantic Cottage, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small, single-story building with a gabled roof, two front doors, and a porch with white chairs.

Romantic Cottage, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A house with a porch, a lawn, and picnic tables.

Romantic Cottage, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A house with a porch, a lawn, and picnic tables.

Romantic Cottage, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Ellison Bay

In state park.Your stay at this Ellison Bay cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Linden Gallery. Also, The Clearing Folk School is within half a mile (1 km) and Ellison Bluff State Natural Area is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Linden Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Clearing Folk School - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sister Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Newport State Park - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 18 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sister Bay Bowl - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Door County Ice Cream Factory - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The griffin inn

3-star cottage near Lake Michigan
The griffin inn offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Garden
The griffin inn offers 4 accommodations. This Ellison Bay cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Dining

  • Champagne service
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator

Location highlights

  • In a state park
  • Near a lake
  • Near the bay

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 4 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 75.00 at check-out
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The griffin inn to the airport?

The griffin inn is 91 mi (104-min drive) away from the Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The griffin inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The griffin inn.

How close is The griffin inn to the beach?

This cottage is 5.4 mi (9-min drive) from Waterfront Park and 5.4 mi (9-min drive) from Sister Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The griffin inn offer free breakfast?

The griffin inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The griffin inn?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at The griffin inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The griffin inn?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does The griffin inn have a pool?

The griffin inn does not have a pool.

Does The griffin inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The griffin inn to downtown Ellison Bay?

The griffin inn is 0.2 mi away from Ellison Bay.

The griffin inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The place was great and the owners were very kind. There was a good amount of bugs and other dirt on the floor, but other than that an excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lubov

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026