Press Release: The Cottage Inn
March 9, 2001
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI -- The Cottage Inn, Mackinac Island's newest overnight destination, will open on May 17, 2001
on Historic Market Street in downtown Mackinac. The eleven-room, three-story Inn will have beautifully decorated
Mackinac Island-themed rooms with modern amenities, and turn-of-the-century (1900) architecture. The interior design
was provided by La Belle Provence in Birmingham, Mich.
The Cottage Inn will be a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking building featuring a large porch and a beautiful turret.
The guest rooms will have a boutique-like style with vibrant colors, imported fabrics, beautiful wallpapers, and
original island-themed oil paintings. Some of the rooms will feature tiled steam showers, vaulted ceilings, canopy
beds, and balconies. The average room price of $150 will include a fresh continental breakfast with delicious baked
goods and gourmet coffees. Special off season rates and packages, and daily tours of the building will also be
available.
``We wanted to create a unique, elegant boutique-style Inn that is fairly- priced and close to downtown attractions,''
says Bob Benser of The Cottage Inn. ``It was very important to us that we create an Inn that kept in the spirit
of the architecture from the early 1900s, but with modern conveniences and amenities. We're a fun, colorful Inn,
and the only property on the Island to offer all themed rooms.''
The Cottage Inn will cater to couples, seniors, and families. Two of the eleven rooms are large two-room suites
for families. Some of the themed rooms are:
Benser has other interests on Mackinac Island including the Chippewa Hotel, the Lilac Tree Hotel, the Pink Pony
Lounge, and Murdick's Fudge. The combined properties are able to host weddings, receptions, business meetings,
and parties for as many as 120 people.
For reservations at The Cottage Inn, please call 906-847-4000. For more information about The Cottage Inn and interviews
with Bob Benser, please call 231-881-3343.
SOURCE: The Cottage Inn