The Little Inn of Bayfield

Great little place! So much character and charm. We didn't stay overnight just enjoyed a few drinks and snacks with friends. The restaurant was hosting a dinner for the Corvette drivers from the Bayfield Vette Fest today and it got full quickly. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Locals love to come here for Happy Hour! The food and drinks were very good. Small menu but good with a selection of beers and cocktails. Enjoy 😊

Great location, very friendly but dinner is not worth the cost of the meal. Chicken supreme and little inn burger were dry. Best part was the fries. Service is slow to both be seated and to get anything. A lot of flies while eating inside. Hotel: no fridges, but they offer ice buckets. Which was helpful when travelling with a toddler. Had a hard time finding outlets that worked. Ended up using an extension cord to use curling iron. I’m sure not every room was like ours. But feel as though there needs to be more staff on site.

We have been going to the Inn for the past ten years, and even got married in their garden. Naturally, this place has a very special place in our hearts. We had a so-so dining experience a couple of years ago, and the owner was responsive in trying to address the entree, so we thought we would return for our anniversary. We were saddened to see shortcuts at the Inn. For example, (1) there is no longer a separate and distinctive wine list. When you are paying $40+ for an entree, this is eye-blink surprising to anyone who is looking for a dining experience; (2) the candle at the table is battery operated; (3) stains on the actual menu that someone could easily have wiped and checked before giving to guests; (4) the shutter blinds in the room were all broken; (5) breakfast tray in the morning did not include tea cups. If you're ordering tea, and you're sending up a tea pot, shouldn't cups accompany the tea pot? Yes, there is a cheap, dollar-store mug in the room but anyone ordering tea most likely wants to drink from a cup - or at least be given the choice; (6) one of the mugs in the room was chipped; (7) we requested that our room be serviced (i.e., card hanging on door) but were surprised that no one made the bed (we consider this a treat when staying in a hotel) nor did they take the dirty glasses that we used and left on the nightstand; (8) the black headboard was noticeably scratched and it surprised us both that someone hadn't addressed this before booking the room. A simple stroke of back paint could have fixed that, giving the space a more looked-over attention. The picture frames were all off, as well; (9) The shrimp and tuna lacked culinary love. It was such a wow, that we hightailed it to the Black Dog for a second dinner before they closed - with real candles on the table, a very nice wine list, and excellent spot-on service. When you are spending $400+ a night, you expect more attention to detail. The one area where there was attention to detail, and that deserves mention, is the beautiful flowers on the dining tables. That is precisely the level of care we look for and expect at the Little Inn. We will gladly monitor reviews over the next little bit to see more positive experiences so that we might return in the Fall.