Put-in-Bay is a unique vacation destination. We are located on a small resort island about 3 miles north of Port Clinton, Ohio, in Lake Erie's western basin. Due to the shortened season -- many businesses know they have just 120 days to generate revenue each year -- many lodging businesses require a two-night minimum stay over the weekend and a three-night minimum over a holiday weekend.
   There are several hotels owned by the same individual or family, and all lodging is owned/operated by independent owners. You won't find a chain hotel here, and Put-in-Bay has many bed and breakfast inns, island cottages, private homes, condominiums and rooms or suites for rent, as well.
   Keep in mind, most private homes, condominiums and cottages rent by the week or the weekend. The best time to plan an overnight stay is from Sunday through Thursday night when there generally is no minimum stay requirement (unless Sunday is part of a three-day holiday weekend) and room demand is at its lowest.
   Many bed and breakfast lodgings accept only couples on the weekends and visitors with children during the week. Some only accept couples at all times.
   Besides requiring a minimum stay on the island, each lodging business has its own Guest Policies that include regulations pertaining to unregistered guests, check-in and check-out times, quiet hours, and cancellations. We strongly encourage you to know the lodging establishment’s policies before you make a reservation.
   The chamber does not maintain information on the individual establishment Guest Policies, cancellation policies, in-room amenities or rates. The chamber sometimes has last-minute availability info, but only if the lodging owner has contacted us with the details.
    The chamber of commerce follows a strict policy of not recommending any member business over another. We do answer questions pertaining to business location, contact information, amenities such as pools, Internet access, restaurants on premises, 24-hour front desk, etc.
    It also is prudent to have an idea of where you are staying. If you are not sure where a lodging establishment is located, we have two maps -- one of the downtown area and another of the entire island -- showing where the different lodging is located. Check our online maps, use the information on the different lodging pages that link from this page, and explore individual websites to see photos of the lodgings. If you have a question about location or name, and can't find it on our website, email us or call us.
  Most of the lodging operators on the island are Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce members. Our goal is for all our visitors to have an enjoyable and memorable stay with us at Put-in-Bay; however, if you feel you have been treated unfairly by any island business, you can file a complaint by contacting the Toledo Area Better Business Bureau.
  The Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce wants you to enjoy your island visit.  We hope to see you at the Bay real soon!