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located above the blue pelican

Hotel in Central Lake with free breakfast

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The Blue Pelican
dining
outdoor tiki deck and bar

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$225
avg per night

Explore the area

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Central Lake, MI
  • Place, Intermediate Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
The current price is AU$225
avg per night

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About the area

Central Lake

Central Lake is home to this hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.

What's nearby

  • Intermediate Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Torch Lake - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 37 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 40 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Front Street - 60 min drive - 72.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Pelican Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Central Lake Tavern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

located above the blue pelican

Cozy sleeping for 3 in the "Mint" room of this Historic Country Inn in the quaint village of Central Lake. This room is one of 7 private rooms with a private bath in each room. The pastel-hued rooms outfitted with delicate quilts have a vintage vibe. Includes kitchenette and lounge area shared with other inn guests. We are located about 20 min from Shanty Creek Resorts, and about 35 min from Boyne Mountain Resort.

Amenities

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is located above the blue pelican pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at located above the blue pelican ?

As of 23 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at located above the blue pelican on 24 Nov 2025 start from AU$270.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at located above the blue pelican ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at located above the blue pelican ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at located above the blue pelican ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is located above the blue pelican located?

Situated in Central Lake, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Intermediate Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Torch Lake and Bauer Nature Preserve. Sixmile Lake and Beals Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

located above the blue pelican Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Melissa P.

I decided not to stay and sacrificed what I paid. I was not comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice b and b

Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathren J.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location
My room was clean but small. My bed was quite comfortable. The air conditioner barely worked. There was a light out int he bathroom. No hangers only a few hooks in the bathroom. Breakfast was a joke - a package of instant oatmeal and no milk. There was a packaged bar.A Make your own coffee but only plastic disposable glass to put it in. They need a Keurig (sp). The town of Central Lake has no restaurant or coffee shop.for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Quiet Stay

Property is as listed. It was clean and convenient. Did not have a chance to eat at the restaurant below but it seemed popular.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
loved room # 5 enabled us to stay with a relative and have a separate bed area also liked the common room instead of having tv in bedroom..didn't like the stairs but considering the building and history didn't mind too much. would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay

Very clean room. Also quiet no noise from the restaurant down stairs. Manager was very easy to communicate with and prompt. I will definitely stay here again when i am in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was the perfect set up for my family. We have a family cottage on the lake but had run out of bedrooms for a big reunion. This was the first time we stayed here, but would not hesitate to stay again. Close to Torch Lake, great parking and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

JAMES F.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

FAIR STAY!

VERY NICE STAY. NEVER MET STAFF. I WOULD STAY THERE AGAIN NOW THAT I KNOW THE RULES. OR THE FLOW OF HOW THINGS WORK.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karmen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing host! So accommodating and friendly!

Perfect place for a quick stay! It was so nice to have breakfast available. We were able to park our boat for the night and the town is adorable. Very clean and nice that soaps/shampoo/razor/paper products were supplied. Bed comfortable. Can’t hear the restaurant below. Would come again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as advertised

Perfect spot for me to crash for the night before a marathon. Would have liked to walk around and enjoy the town and the corn hole outside but had to go to bed early!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

HEATHER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice clean place. Overall good place to stay. Nothing is open that late if you’re a night owl. Fine for us. Bed was a little harder than I like but not bad. Cute room!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The rooms are pretty bare bones, but clean and bright. Two sinks and toilets in the Mint room was wonderful! In the morning we discovered the lounge with a well-stocked kitchen and a large tv. When I had to reach out to the owner regarding early check in, she was immediately responsive and flexible. I'm not sure it would be an ideal location for a stay with kids for more than a night or two, but adults could be happy there for an extended stay. Definitely worth checking out!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pelican Inn Ghost Host

The property is above a very popular restaurant in Central Lake. I’ve been dining at the Blue Pelican for many years, but never was aware there was a seven unit hotel on the second floor.An internet search showed many happy customers and there was a twist. It’s allegedly haunted. This sealed the deal. I went onto VRBO and requested a block of nights. The prop manager responded quickly and confirmed my reservation.Trisha’s communications were friendly, prompt and answered all my questions. She was so helpful, a huge asset to the property.The hotel, easily being a centurion, has many stories from decades past. If those walls could talk, well, they kinda do…. I digress.The room was spotless, bathroom appointed well, bed, sheets, pillow, linens, all so soft comfortable and cozy. I didn’t mention the A/C, it was pumping out a solid volume of cold air and above the bed was a ceiling fan.The fun stuff:I was laying on the bed catching up on current events with my iPhone. I hear a knocking sound from inside the bathroom, behind the closed door. I can see light emitting from the bottom edge of the bathroom door. I turn on my camera and, yup, the door slowly opens. Got it on video!I get up, pull the door closed and get back to reading. Then my curiosity get me and I crack the door, release it and watch. Of course, it slowly swings open on its own. Poorly hung door not plumb. Easy to explain. I thought I had the door latched closed, but I could have be wrong
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an excellent spot for us post wedding. Breakfast at the restaurant is phenomenal and the staff were all very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024