PUT-IN-BAY & HOTEL RESOURCES
Our Put-in-Bay and Hotel Resources page is packed with helpful information to ensure smooth sailing for your next stay at the bay. We’ve also included our hotel, cancelation, and pet policies to ensure everyone is on the same page before you arrive.
WE WANT TO ENSURE SMOOTH SAILING FOR YOUR STAY AT THE BAY.
Transportation to the island
Getting to Put-in-Bay is easy! We offer several transportation options that make getting here a breeze. Click here for our recommendations on how to get to the island hassle-free.
Hotel Policies
At Bay Lodging, we want you to enjoy your time on island time – relaxed and carefree. To ensure that all of our guests have a pleasant stay, we do have a few guidelines in place. Click here to learn more
Bay Lodging proudly adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, which ensures that individuals with disabilities have equal access to Bay Lodging’s services and facilities. Our ADA compliance covers many areas, such as accessible parking spaces, wheelchair-accessible entrances and exits, accessible guest rooms and bathrooms, and other features that ensure ease of use for people with disabilities.
TRANSPORTATION TO THE ISLAND
Miller Ferries
The Miller Ferry docks are located 2.2 miles from the Bay Lodging hotel. Taxi shuttles and golf cart rentals are available at the pier. If you're bringing a vehicle, it will cost $10 per night, per vehicle, to use the hotel's parking lot.
- Fares
- Put-in-Bay Schedule
- 18 Minutes from Departure to Arrival
- Directions
- Parking (Free)
- Pets Allowed (Must be leashed and remain on lower deck)
- millerferry.com
- (800) 500-2421
Jet Express (Port Clinton)
The Jet Express docks are located 0.7 miles from the Bay Lodging hotel. While the pier's location is within walking distance, taxi services, golf carts, and bike rentals are available.
Put-in-Bay Airport
The Put-in-Bay airport is located 1.4 miles from the Bay Lodging hotel. Taxi shuttles and golf cart rentals are available within walking distance from the airport (0.4 miles)
- Put-in-Bay Airport (FAA LID: 3W2)
- Open all year
- Open from dusk until dawn (no lights)
- 2870 Feet by 75 feet (Runways 21 Left Traffic & 3 Right Traffic)
- Public Airport
- No fuel service available (Use FAA LID: PCW or SKY)
- put-in-bayairport.com
- (419) 285-8042 | CTAF: 122.8 TPA | MSL 1600 FSS (CLE): 122.35
- VOR SKY | FREQ 109.2 | RAD 331 | NM 14
- VOR SKY | FREQ 109.2 | RAD 331 | NM 14
- PWC Airport - portclintonairport.com
Public Boat Dockage
Several public dockage options exist for guests who plan to transport themselves to the island. It's essential to bring an ample amount of fenders and line. Please contact the appropriate Dock Master before arrival if you have dockage questions.
Dockage Type: Public Only
Contact: (419) 285-2112
Website: ohiodnr.gov/oak-point-state-park
Reservations: Required (Phone)
Dockmaster VHF: None
Approach/Arrival Procedures: None
Daily Dockage:
Overnight Dockage: $20.00
Transportation to Bay Lodging Hotel: Taxi
More Information: dockage is best suited for smaller vessels.
Dockage Type: Public Only
Contact: millermarinapib@gmail.com
Website: millermarinapib.com
Reservations: Required (Email)
Dockmaster VHF: 74
Approach/Arrival Procedures: Please hail the Dockmaster on your approach to Put-in-Bay harbor. Have a minimum of 3 lines prepared and ample fenders. The Dockmaster will ask some questions and provide docking instructions.
Daily Dockage: $2.00 per foot
(Daily is only available Sunday through Thursday until 7:00 PM)
Overnight Dockage: $2.50 per foot
(11:00 AM Checkout, 2-night minimum on weekends, 3-night minimum on Holidays)
Transportation to Bay Lodging Hotel: Golf cart rental on-site, taxi, or a (0.3 mile) 6-minute walk
More Information: Quiet time is strictly enforced between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM
Dockage Type: Member/Public
Contact: (419) 285-4505 or manager@pibyc.org
Website: pibyc.org
Reservations: Required (Online Form)
Dockmaster VHF: None
Approach/Arrival Procedures: To be provided upon reservation confirmation
Daily Dockage: $20.00 per day + $1 per foot for vessels over 30 feet
(Daily is only available Sunday through Thursday with a 4-hour limit)
Overnight Dockage: $2.00 per foot
(noon Checkout, 2-night minimum on weekends, Blackout dates on website, maximum 7 consecutive days)
Transportation to Bay Lodging Hotel: Taxi or a (0.3 mile) 6-minute walk
More Information: Quiet time is enforced at 11:00 PM on weekdays and midnight on weekends. Please read the Dock Regulations before making a reservation.
Dockage Type: Public
Contact: (419) 285-3695
Website: None
Reservations: None
Dockmaster VHF: 10
Approach/Arrival Procedures: None
Daily Mooring: $25.00 Sun-Thu and $30.00 Fri-Sat.
Overnight Mooring: $30.00 Sun-Thu and $40.00 Fri-Sat.
Red Top Buoys: $45.00 Sun-Thu and $50.00 Fri-Sat.
Transportation to Bay Lodging Hotel: Harbor taxi services are included in the buoy rate and can be hailed without limit during taxi operating hours. The harbor taxi will deliver customers to The Boardwalk where guests can travel to Bay Lodging via land taxi, golf cart rental, bicycle rental, or a (0.4 mile) 8-minute walk.
More Information: Vessels must be less than 53 feet in length.
Harbor Taxi Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 AM until 11:00 PM, Fridays 8:00 AM until Midnight, Saturdays and Holidays 7:00 AM until Midnight, and Sundays 7:00 AM until 11:00 PM.
A & C docks do not permit unattended overnight vessels which rules out most scenarios for guests of the Bay Lodging Hotel. If you would like more information on A & C docks please visit villageofpib.com.
B-docks do not permit unattended overnight vessels which rules out most scenarios for guests of the Bay Lodging Hotel. If you would like more information on B-docks please visit bdockpib.com.
TRANSPORTATION ON THE ISLAND
Taxi Services
There are many different taxi operations on South Bass Island (Put-in-Bay). The taxi services run 24 hours a day and arrive quickly. Another benefit is the low-cost fares.
Contact: (419) 285-2667 (COOP)
Website: taxiputinbay.com
Cost: $3.00 (Cash) or $4.00 (Credit) Per Person
Contact: (419) 285-6161
Website: pibtaxi.com
Cost: 1-3 Riders ($10.00 Flat), 4+ Riders ($3.00 Per Person)
Golf Carts
One of the most fun and convenient ways to navigate the island is by cart. While on the island, you will see hundreds of golf carts roaming the busy streets. At the Bay Lodging Hotel, we offer guests convenient on-site cart rentals. You must be 21 years old to rent a golf cart from Bay Lodging.
Bicycle Rentals
For guests that prefer a more active form of transportation, the island offers bicycle rentals, both pedal, and electric. We recommend this option for site-seeing as the island has a large state park and various historical sites.
Contact: (419) 285-6161
Website: boathousecartrental.com
Cost: 1-3 Riders ($10.00 Flat), 4+ Riders ($3.00 Per Person)
FAQs
No, our well-maintained golf carts are available to rent for non-guests as well. We provide hourly, daily, and overnight rentals. If you are a guest at Bay Lodging the $20 overnight fee is waived.
If there is no damage to the room or linen and no one smokes in the room, then your security deposit refund is processed after you check out. It typically takes 7-10 business days to post back in your account. However, depending on your bank, it can take longer.
Instances like this are dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Typically, we allow a one-time move for your reservation to other dates within the season.
Bay Lodging Resort is a family-friendly hotel.
Quiet hours are from 11 pm to 10 am, and disturbances are handled to ensure all guests’ stays are enjoyable.
Contrary to some beliefs, technology is reliable, fast, and widely available on the island. This includes Bay Lodging’s internet.
Most cell carriers offer good service on the island. AT&T and T-Mobile offer 5G, while Verizon and U.S. Cellular offer 4G. However, bandwidth may be an issue during busy weekends, and visitors may experience intermittent voice and data issues. We offer guests free WiFi if you are on the hotel’s property.
Dogs are allowed on the hotel’s lawn, and it is the responsibility of the dogs’ owners to pick up
after them. Only service dogs are permitted within the pool area.
Please read our Pet Policy before booking a room.
All breeds of dogs are allowed as long as they are friendly and do not exceed the weight of 40 pounds unless approved by management.
Please read our Pet Policy before booking a room.
There is a pet fee of $40 a day.
Please read our Pet Policy before booking a room.
There is a dog park on the island. It is located near the Miller Ferry, about 1.7 miles from the hotel.
Please read our Pet Policy before booking a room.
We typically have music playing from our speakers at SJ’s Hideaway bar, and on some weekends, we have a guest DJ and/or band. That said, if music is not playing, you can request music from the bartender or ask permission to play music from a personal speaker. Ultimately the music situation is determined by the bartender(s).
You can not bring your own alcohol into the pool area due to our liquor license, but you can
purchase alcohol at our poolside bar, SJ’s Hideaway.
Coolers are not permitted within the pool area.
We pride ourselves on cleanliness. We ensure the rooms, lobby, and public restrooms are very clean. If there is an issue, please let the front desk know, and they will take care of it as soon as possible.
Yes, and it’s conveniently located 0.3 miles from the Bay Lodging hotel! Be prepared to pay island prices on groceries. If you’re renting a room with a kitchen, please feel free to bring coolers along for the trip. Just know, coolers are not allowed in the pool area.
One of our 10-person suites and one of our king rooms have an adjoining door. However, those
are the only rooms that are connected. If you’d like to, we can place reservations near each other.
It is very easy to get a cab to and from the hotel. Staff at the front desk can call a cab for you. Also, you can click here to see cab phone numbers.
Yes, for $10 per night, per vehicle, you can park your car, SUV, van, or truck at the hotel.
HOTEL POLICIES
- There is a 50% deposit required upon booking all future reservations.
- Guests who make same-day reservations will be charged the total amount and will not be eligible for a refund.
- All weekends (excludes April) require a 2-night minimum stay.
- Holiday weekends require a minimum 3-night stay.
- Smoking is not allowed in any room.
- Continental breakfast is available for hotel guests.
10-Person Suites
- There is a 50% deposit required upon booking all future reservations. Upon arrival, Bay Lodging will require a $250 security deposit.
- Guests who make same-day reservations will be charged the total amount and will not be eligible for a refund.
Multi-Room Suites
- There is a 50% deposit required upon booking all future reservations. Weekend reservations require a $250 security deposit.
- Guests who make same-day reservations will be charged the total amount and will not be eligible for a refund.
PET POLICY
If you travel everywhere with your furry friend, take comfort in knowing that Bay Lodging is a pet-friendly hotel. However, we are required to follow state, local, and insurance regulations. We’ve compiled some housekeeping rules to help keep guests safe and in compliance.
Only certain room types are pet friendly, and a limited number of these rooms exist. If you’re bringing a pet, you can make your reservation by phone, as booking online does NOT guarantee that your pet may stay on the property.
- Bay Lodging is an ADA-compliant hotel. Therefore, service animals accompanying persons with disabilities are always accepted.
- There is a maximum of 1 pet allowed per room.
- Any pet must weigh under 40 lbs.
- At no time should a pet be left unattended on the property or in a room.
- Rooms with pets require a non-refundable cleaning fee of $40 per day per pet.
- Pets must be well-behaved and appropriately restrained at all times.
- Guests with pets must comply with local regulations. Don’t hesitate to contact the Village of Put-in-Bay if you have questions regarding the local code.
- All pets must be leashed on Bay Lodging’s property when outside of the room.
- Pets are not allowed in food, beverage, or pool areas. This exclusion does not apply to service animals.
- Guests are responsible for cleaning up after their pet(s) on hotel property and in the local neighborhood.
- We want every guest to enjoy their stay at Bay Lodging Hotel. Therefore, frequent disturbances such as barking must be minimized, especially during quiet times.
- For the safety of our employees, guests with pets must arrange specific times for cleaning and servicing. During that time, pets must not be in the room.
- By booking a pet-friendly room, guests agree to indemnify and hold harmless the hotel, its owners, staff, and operator from all liability and damage suffered as the result of the guest’s pet(s).
- Bay Lodging Hotel reserves the right to charge a guest’s account proportional to the cost of any pet damages.
- When booking a pet-friendly room or before arrival, guests must show proof of vaccinations and that pets are parasite free.
- Guests are responsible for all property damages and personal injuries resulting from their pet(s).
CANCELATION POLICIES
10-Person Suites
- Bay Lodging cancellation policies go into effect upon reservation completion.
- Cancellations must be received by email. Please reply to your confirmation email to cancel.
- Cancellations made at least 90 days before the arrival date will result in a $50 cancellation fee.
- Cancellations made between 89-45 days before the arrival date will result in a $100 cancellation fee.
- Cancellations made 44 days, or less before your check-in date will result in a forfeit of the deposit. In addition, guests cannot change the length of stay, reservation dates, or room type within this time frame.
- Due to our location, we have a 3-month window during which we make most of our income. So, we will not make exceptions to our cancellation policy.
Multi-Room Suites
- Bay Lodging cancellation policies go into effect upon reservation completion.
- Cancellations must be received by email. Please reply to your confirmation email to cancel.
- Cancellations made at least 15 days before the arrival date will result in a $50 cancellation fee.
- Cancellations made 14 days or less before your check-in date will result in a forfeit of the deposit. In addition, guests cannot change the length of stay, reservation dates, or room type within this time frame.
- Due to our location, we have a 3-month window during which we make most of our income. So, we will not make exceptions to our cancellation policy.
Standard Rooms
- Bay Lodging cancellation policies go into effect upon reservation completion.
- Cancellations must be received by email. Please reply to your confirmation email to cancel.
- Cancellations made at least 15 days before the arrival date will result in a $50 cancellation fee.
- Cancellations made 14 days or less before your check-in date will result in a forfeit of the deposit. In addition, guests cannot change the length of stay, reservation dates, or room type within this time frame.
- Due to our location, we have a 3-month window during which we make most of our income. So, we will not make exceptions to our cancellation policy.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Accessible Areas at Bay Lodging
- Public/Lobby Entrance
- Registration Desk
- Outdoor Pool Area
- Swimming Pool
- Guest Rooms
- Hotel Cafe
Accessible Routes from Our Public Entrance
- Registration Desk
- Business Center
- Outdoor Pool Area
- Swimming Pool
- Guest Rooms
- Hotel Cafe
ADA Amenities at bay lodging
- Ground Floor Accessible Rooms
- Closed Caption TVs
- Accessible Self-Parking
- Accessible Meeting Room
- Van Accessible Self-Parking
- Accessible Swimming Pool & Patio
- Pool Patio Drink Service
