Greeted by forested countryside, your stay in Upper Michigan is complete with a three-course gourmet breakfast and 50 acres to explore. Indulge your senses with views of the upper chain of lakes and waterways and the sounds of the trickling brook nearby. This charming stay calls for all seasons. Explore the waterways, lighthouses, and the wine trail, or sit back and relax in the sounds of nature.
Escape to a Lakefront French Country Farmhouse!
The House on the Hill is Northern Michigan’s premier bed and breakfast. Located in the quiet country village of Ellsworth in northwest Lower Michigan, only 15 minutes from picturesque Charlevoix and 45 minutes from Traverse City.
Total relaxation awaits at the House on the Hill. All seven rooms are bright, spacious, and beautifully decorated, each with a private bathroom. Select a king room with a view of the lake or the lush acreage surrounding our Northern Michigan bed and breakfast. Whether you plan to enjoy our on-site water activities, hiking, snowshoeing, or just want to curl up with a good book by the fire, you’ll feel right at home in our peaceful escape.
The House on the Hill offers many activities year-round. Stroll the groomed trails of our 50 private acres of land. Or sit back, relax on our porch, and take in the pristine view of Saint Clair Lake. Of course, you can always take one of our stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, canoe, or paddle boats to explore.
Located near the sparkling blue waters of Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix, enjoy a picnic or a beach day. There are so many activities in the summer surrounding our bed and breakfast. You will have trouble choosing what to do first!
Do the winter blues have you down? The House on the Hill is open year-round. Witness the peaceful silence of the winter season in Northern Michigan. Take a set of our snowshoes and explore the trails, or enjoy a winter river trip with Jordan Valley Outfitters. Check out all the Winter Wonderland activities.
Would you prefer to stay warm? Then enjoy a cozy meal at The Corner Bistro, one of your innkeeper’s favorite eateries, and come back to your room and snuggle up with that special someone in front of your fireplace.
In the summer, a three-course gourmet breakfast is served on the porch, weather permitting, or in our beautiful dining room. A full coffee bar and a fully stocked beverage center are also available to our guests.
The House on the Hill is among Michigan’s greatest attractions, including world-class golf courses and ski resorts. Only minutes away, the charm of Charlevoix will make you reluctant to leave. One visit, and we’re sure you’ll make The House on the Hill a yearly vacation destination!
Ellsworth, Michigan, is a picturesque village known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities year round.
Ellsworth is a haven for winter sports enthusiasts, offering excellent snowmobiling trails and other winter activities. The village is surrounded by lakes, making it perfect for fishing and boating and St. Clair Lake and Six Mile Lake are popular spots to kayak and canoe. House on the Hill offers complimentary kayaks for you to explore the Upper Chain of Lakes which is just a few steps from the inn. With numerous parks and natural areas, Ellsworth is ideal for hiking and picnicking, and Wooden Shoe Park and the St. Clair Lake/Six Mile Lake Natural Area are great places to explore.
Enjoy our rooms with fireplaces and order our special Charcuterie Basket for a private dinner for two. Our “Just Because” and Birthday/Anniversary packages will treat your loved one to flowers and other goodies.
Just 12 miles away, visit the South Pier Lighthouse in Charlevoix. Walk the pier down the channel to where Round Lake and Lake Michigan meet.
Several craft beer breweries surround us. In Charlevoix, visit the Bridge Street Tap Room. In Bellaire, you’ll find the ever-popular Short’s Brewery. In Boyne City, Boyne City Tap Room. The Burnt Marshmallow Brewery is in Petoskey.
We are in the heart of wineries here. Right down the road from us is the Royal Farms Wine Tasting Room. You can go on the Bay View Wine Trail to visit all the great wineries in this area. http://bayviewwinetrail.com/wineries/
We sit right on the Chain of Lakes. 100 miles of connecting lakes with beautiful and natural scenery. Enjoy our beach with Stand Up Paddle Boards, single and tandem kayaks, Canoes, and Paddle boats as part of your inclusive experience here. Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan are minutes from us and have wonderful beaches. In Charlevoix, there is Michigan Beach on Lake Michigan and Ferry Beach on Lake Charlevoix. Click to view the Pure Michigan video about paddling the Chain of Lakes:
Take a kayak, canoe, or standup paddle board (SUP) and claim your adventure outside our front door! Get on the Chain of Lakes and go from lake to lake. Or, go outside our back door and hike our trails meander through our 53 acres of private land.
Want bigger, more challenging waters? Several places in Charlevoix rent kayaks or SUPs to take out on Lake Charlevoix or Lake Michigan.
Golf courses are abundant here! The Mallard and Belvedere, to mention just a couple.
Is biking your thing? Ride along the coast of Lake Michigan on the Little Traverse Wheelway, starting in Charlevoix and going as far as Harbor Springs.
We are situated on 53 acres of forested countryside. Explore our trails and calm yourself with the wind blowing through the trees and the beautiful birdsongs. At night, be amazed at the absence of city lights to view the stars in the darkest sky.
Since we are in the country, our trails are especially beautiful in autumn. We are in a farm country, so driving our country roads gives you optimal viewing of the changing colors. We are right down the road from Friske Orchards and Royal Farms for your apple-picking experience.
Michigan Bed and Breakfast Association
6757 Cascade Road SE, Ste 241
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
