Bogan Lane Inn

Two Star Review:||||Positives: I like to start off being positive. It’s a very whimsical and vintage cottage that reminds you of Anne of Green Gables. The price is very affordable compared to other places to stay on Mackinac Island. Trish has so much rich family and island history. It was fascinating to hear about her childhood and memories growing up on the island. The pastries were also very delicious and homemade. The brunch was all ready and on time at 8:30. It is evident that she puts a lot of hard work into making it nice for her guests. The bath towels were very soft and nice.||||Minor Issues: There was an egg shell that I found in one of the pastries. The rugs are dirty. I didn’t feel comfortable after getting out of the shower and walking on the floor. I felt like I needed to wear shoes throughout the house. The black out shade rod kept falling off. The beds are not the most comfortable. There were no central air or window air conditioner units available so the room was very hot at times.||||Major Issues: I didn’t like how I was treated by Trish on several occasions. I didn’t feel very welcomed at this place and wouldn’t go back. I called a few days prior to our trip asking about the AC and she answered me making me feel like I was an idiot. She answered in a very snarky tone saying, “Ummm…no??? Hardly any of the places on Mackinac have AC.” Not only did I feel stupid at the moment, but we later found out that other places did have AC on the island. When we got there, we felt like our room was crowded with our luggage and pack and play and all of the furniture(we had a toddler with us.) I asked her nicely if we could move one of her antique pieces of furniture so that we could put our pack and play in the corner of the room. Again, she was very cold, snarky and not friendly in her response. She said there was no other place to put the antique but I could move it to another part of the room. So as I was upstairs attempting to move it, it wasn’t even able to fit through spaces because it was so crowded. Trish comes into the room very confrontationally and emotionally telling me to stop. She barked, “THIS IS MY HOME!! YOU CAN’T JUST MOVE IT. WHY CAN’T YOUR PACK AND PLAY BE HERE???” as she points to a place that wasn’t what I had in mind. I tried to remain calm but I felt very unwelcomed and very uncomfortable in the first 5 minutes I was in the inn. I just tried to explain why I felt most comfortable putting my toddler in the corner of the bedroom. Trish seemed very annoyed and irritated about it. The next morning, I tried to be friendly and ask her questions about her life. She often gave me one word responses but was very conversational and friendly towards other guests. It felt like she showed extreme partiality and favoritism towards other guests. There were several times when she asked me when I was going to pay her for the remaining balance payment, which I also felt was really awkward. You don’t usually pay the rest of the amount until you check out, but she asked me once when it was late at night and I was trying to put my daughter to sleep. She asked another time at the dining table during breakfast in front of the other guests. It was very unprofessional and awkward, but I just paid her then because I could tell she was getting anxious about it. Lastly, when my toddler was in her pack and play, she ripped part of the wallpaper off because the ends were peeling and she has been interested in textures. I felt terrible and wanted to be upfront with Trish and confess to her to be honest. Trish rolled her eyes and gave me a really stern look and was not gracious about it at all. I felt bad, but I also felt like…if you are going to be running an inn, you need to be flexible and kind when accidents happen. Lastly, my husband hated the place so much that he wanted to leave early. We booked 3 nights, but we only stayed 2 in the end because he just couldn’t stand being there anymore. We called Trish saying we were leaving. She didn’t even ask why or how she could help. She basically just said, “ok, bye!!!” It seemed like all she cared about was getting our money. We did not feel welcomed by her, which made us really sad because this was our four year anniversary. We planned for months and were really excited about this trip since this was our first time staying on the island overnight. We budgeted and saved so that we could really have a good time. We still made the most of our trip and had fun doing activities such as biking, going out to eat, and visiting the Grand Hotel. I truly don’t get it. There were so many great reviews about their experience at the Bogan Lane Inn. I also saw many locals who had so many sweet interactions with her. I wish that was the case with us. I truly tried to build a good relationship with her but she didn’t care about us. I hope that this is something I can laugh about in the future as a funny story, but right now I am pretty bummed because I am home instead of staying on the island as my last night of vacation.

Lovely place to stay, very clean, kind woman running the place who at even the MENTION of my cinnamon allergy, which is mild, completely changed what she was serving for the continental breakfast so I could eat without worry. Made friends at the breakfast table, overall Lovely stay, would definitely stay again

This is a quiet, beautiful Bed and delicious breakfast off Main Street. Just far enough from downtown to avoid the traffic but close enough to walk wherever you wish. Rooms are charming and cozy. Trish is an expert island historian, cook, and just plain wonderful. I recommend it to everyone!

Trish runs a very quaint b&b close to downtown.. a 4 min walk.. |breakfast is served in dining room with all other guests between 8;30-9;30 am. Trish is a lovely helpful host offering fresh baking, homemade preserves, fruit, yoghurt , tea, coffee and juice. Trish has spent most of her life on the island so is real historian with a knack for engaging storytelling. Rooms are upstairs, well appointed, single or double beds, simple designs, clean shared bathroom with 1 other room. You will be pleased. The island is much more beautiful when you stay overnight as evenings and morning are very peaceful..

Lovely Bed and Breakfast! This was our first time to the island and Trish, the owner, shared freely her love of this beautiful place where she has grown up. Trish is active in the community and can answer any question about the island! She makes a delicious breakfast and can accommodate gluten-free diets well. Hope to return again!

The Bogan Lane Inn is quaint and comfortable. Rates are affordable. Great location near enough to the businesses in town, but far enough away to be quiet and peaceful. Owner Trish's home-baked breakfast breads, muffins, and scones are superb. Very clean and comfortable. Trish is a wealth of information about the island and its history, as well, and made wonderful recommendations of things to see and do.

My daughter and I have been staying here, and I’m so pleased with it. The beds and our room is comfy. There are plenty of pillows and blankets, plus lamps and fans so you can adjust the air and lighting in your room as you like. The owner is super friendly and helpful, and we also have been able to rest any time we want. Having a coffee pot in the room is so nice. We arrived way ahead of check in and were just going to drop our bags off, but our room was ready so she let us in way earlier than scheduled. We don’t check out til tomorrow morning and I already miss it here.

This is a tiny little B&B on Mackinac Island, off a side street just a short walk from the fort and the main shopping/ferry area. Trish, the owner, is an island native and keeps the Inn open year-round for visitors. There are four bedrooms which share two bathrooms, a small living room with a fireplace for chilly days, and a lovely front porch with rockers for warmer afternoons. The price includes a simple breakfast, for us Trish had prepared some breads (muffins, scones, and breads) with homemade fruit jams and spreads as well as fresh fruit. There was plenty of tea and coffee as well. As far as I could tell from my reading, it is uncommon (or forbidden?) for an island B&B to serve meats or hot eggs, but our simple breakfast was certainly enough to get us started for the day, and also very tasty! Trish was also ready to help out with simple requests, such as the warm milk our fellow guests needed prepared for their baby. As an island native, Trish can easily recommend activities or destinations for any interest at any time of year. Check-out time is 10:30, but she is okay with luggage being stored until later if needed. Although children are welcome, pets are not, as Trish has a lovely golden retriever who lives at the B&B (in their personal half of the home). In all, this B&B was small, simple, personal, and an amazing value for the money. I highly recommend giving Trish a call.

My husband and I came to Mackinac Island for a conference and stayed at this lovely bed and breakfast. The owner Trish was very friendly and accommodating. She went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and at home. She provided us with a very nice breakfast and comfortable beds. It was also very affordable, giving us extra money to enjoy Mackinac Island. We will definitely stay here again on future visits!

Very nice, and great deal for the price. Might be the best deal on the island. Nice people, clean room. Nothing fancy but I have already booked my second year.

This is a tiny little B&B on Mackinac Island, off a side street just a short walk from the fort and the main shopping/ferry area. Trish, the owner, is an island native and keeps the Inn open year-round for visitors. There are four bedrooms which share two bathrooms, a small living room with a fireplace for chilly days, and a lovely front porch with rockers for warmer afternoons. The price includes a simple breakfast, for us Trish had prepared some breads (muffins, scones, and breads) with homemade fruit jams and spreads as well as fresh fruit. There was plenty of tea and coffee as well. As far as I could tell from my reading, it is uncommon (or forbidden?) for an island B&B to serve meats or hot eggs, but our simple breakfast was certainly enough to get us started for the day, and also very tasty! Trish was also ready to help out with simple requests, such as the warm milk our fellow guests needed prepared for their baby. As an island native, Trish can easily recommend activities or destinations for any interest at any time of year. Check-out time is 10:30, but she is okay with luggage being stored until later if needed. Although children are welcome, pets are not, as Trish has a lovely golden retriever who lives at the B&B (in their personal half of the home). In all, this B&B was small, simple, personal, and an amazing value for the money. I highly recommend giving Trish a call.

Beautiful, clean old house owned by a woman and her mother who have lived on the Island for over fifty years. They are extremely knowledgeable conversationalists about the people, places, plants and animals, and island history. Stay here if you want to feel part of the community. And ask for the "porch room" if you want to feel surrounded by the outdoors.