A Cashless Experience — Effective May 1, 2026

Inn at Bay Harbor, Bay Harbor Golf Club, and Crooked Tree Golf Club are cashless properties. All major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Inn at Bay Harbor and Boyne Resorts gift cards are accepted.

Beach & Pool

  • Outdoor Pool
    Mid-May-October
  • Outdoor Hot Tub
    Year-Round
  • Beach
    Sandy Area & Rocky Beach

Experience lakefront leisure at its finest - our resort is situated on Lake Michigan's Little Traverse Bay. Any time of the year is perfect for soaking up the endless views, catching a stunning sunset, and splashing in the pool, lake, or year-round hot tub.

Updated in 2026

Pool & Beach Furniture

The season of sunshine is here, and with it, our latest update to beach and pool seating. Additional soft navy blue loungers and chairs have been added to both the pool and beach, plus updated cabana loungers are all set among teak tables for a refreshed view in our signature colors.

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summer

Beach & Pool

Throughout the summer season, and into mid-October, splash into the heated outdoor pool, just steps from Lake Michigan. Enjoy sunbathing in the comforts of a lounge chair on the pool deck, or in one of our signature red-striped beach cabanas along our private stretch of sandy beach and pebble shoreline.


Outdoor Pool

  • Opening for 2026 season on Memorial Day Weekend
  • In-season hours: 8am-11pm

Private Beach

  • Sandy Area
    Loungers & Beach Cabanas available on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Rocky shoreline
Vacationing family laughs as young boy jumps into pool into waiting mother's arms
Smiling parents look on as kids run along waterfront sidewalk
Year-Round

Hot Tub

Any season, any reason, enjoy a soak in the Inn's outdoor hot tub! In the breeze of a summer evening, or under the magic of falling snow, take in the relaxing warmth of the bubbling, 104° hot tub, complete with a Lake Michigan view and the soothing sound of crashing waves.


Outdoor Hot Tub

  • Open all year
  • Hot tub hours: 8am-11pm
  • Towel heater available in winter
A young couple enjoys drinks in a hot tub
Evening lit hot tub surrounded by pool loungers in front sunset over Lake Michigan
A hot tub view in the winter looking back at the Inn at Bay Harbor
Bubbling blue hot tub near Inn at Bay Harbor on sunny winter day