Whaleback Inn

Whaleback Inn Lakefront Lodging One Mile South of Leland! Welcome, plan your trip to Historic Leland today! We have many lodging options and dates for you to choose from!
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We quietly opened our doors last weekend, but the big news is that is now open! So are our friends at , , , and more. ...
04/12/2024

We quietly opened our doors last weekend, but the big news is that is now open! So are our friends at , , , and more. Come for a visit this spring and enjoy all the goodness that Leelanau has to offer without the summer crowds ☀️

Hank is basking in the winter sun and keeping good watch over things while we are closed. He (and we) can’t wait to welc...
02/20/2024

Hank is basking in the winter sun and keeping good watch over things while we are closed. He (and we) can’t wait to welcome you all back soon ☀️

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A rare sighting of owners and innkeepers out together during the peak busy season 🙌 We got an inn-sitter (thanks !) and ...
08/10/2023

A rare sighting of owners and innkeepers out together during the peak busy season 🙌 We got an inn-sitter (thanks !) and headed to for a fun night of . Summer sure is flying by - hope you all are soaking it up ☀️

The official start of summer might be a couple days away, but she’s in full swing here! You can chill on a lounge chair ...
06/20/2023

The official start of summer might be a couple days away, but she’s in full swing here! You can chill on a lounge chair with a cold drink, take a dip, or rent paddle boards or kayaks right from our dock 🌊☀️🕶️

Blossom time is here! Cherry blossoms are beginning to pop, so if you want to catch this lovely sign of Spring in Leelan...
05/09/2023

Blossom time is here! Cherry blossoms are beginning to pop, so if you want to catch this lovely sign of Spring in Leelanau County, this weekend is the perfect time to plan a visit 🌸

Who’s ready to jump in the car and head to Leland this weekend to catch the sunrise tomorrow morning with Hank ( and wi...
04/14/2023

Who’s ready to jump in the car and head to Leland this weekend to catch the sunrise tomorrow morning with Hank ( and will make you some coffee too!)? We have rooms available, the sun is shining - get yourself up here ☀️

The vacancy sign is up and we are officially open for the season! It may not be all green grass and blue water and sunny...
03/31/2023

The vacancy sign is up and we are officially open for the season! It may not be all green grass and blue water and sunny skies quite yet, but the quiet of the next couple months is the perfect time to visit for those of you looking to enjoy the area without the crowds of summer. Give us a call or book online - we SO look forward to seeing you all soon 🙌

Lots of new Whaleback Inn merch coming in for the gift shop, but this might be our favorite. Hank the one-eared innkeepe...
03/20/2023

Lots of new Whaleback Inn merch coming in for the gift shop, but this might be our favorite. Hank the one-eared innkeeper cat who steals everyone’s heart is now on a sticker! Original art by Hank’s Dad, innkeeper 😻

It may not feel like it, but dock days will be here before know it! ☀️ We open for the season two weeks from today, and ...
03/17/2023

It may not feel like it, but dock days will be here before know it! ☀️ We open for the season two weeks from today, and although the docks won’t even be in yet, there is something special about the peaceful shoulder seasons. We miss your faces - come see us soon ❤️

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It’s innkeeper hibernation season 😴If you’ve met Hank, the innkeeper cat, and his humans, Ty and Rachel, you know the lo...
02/10/2023

It’s innkeeper hibernation season 😴

If you’ve met Hank, the innkeeper cat, and his humans, Ty and Rachel, you know the love and care they put into making your stay at the Whaleback special. They work incredibly hard and we couldn’t be more grateful for all they bring to this place and to our guests. Rest up guys. You deserve it ❤️

The Inn may be deep in her winter slumber, but the breathtaking sunrises from the front porch continue. We re-open in tw...
02/01/2023

The Inn may be deep in her winter slumber, but the breathtaking sunrises from the front porch continue. We re-open in two months and hope you’ll join us for coffee and a sunrise this upcoming season 🌅

We are looking for a couple more awesome folks to round out our stellar housekeeping team! Short shifts, laid back atmo...
05/22/2022

We are looking for a couple more awesome folks to round out our stellar housekeeping team! Short shifts, laid back atmosphere, and great pay with bonuses, not to mention this view! Take a dip after your shift or enjoy free use of our kayaks and paddle boards. Starting pay of $18/hour plus tips. Contact us at [email protected] for an interview ☀️

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1757 N Manitou Trl. W # M-22
Leland, MI
49654

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+12312569090

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Beautiful Lakefront Lodging in Leland, MI!

Visiting the Leelanau Peninsula? Whether you are planning a romantic getaway for two, a family vacation, or an alternative to your typical hotel or motel lodging; the Whaleback Inn in Leland, Michigan is for you. We are located in Michigan’s beautiful Leelanau Peninsula (north of Traverse City). The Inn is situated on a hill overlooking North Lake Leelanau for spectacular year round views of our 200 feet of private frontage and beyond. The Whaleback Inn is so named because we sit at the base of the Whaleback Sand Dune. Among the five wooded acres are fourteen well appointed lake-view rooms, a free standing cottage and three cottage suites as well as two docks for your swimming and boating enjoyment.