Directions

Ferry

Park your car at the ferry docks in either Mackinaw City (south of the bridge) or St. Ignace (north of the bridge) and take a 16–18 minute ferry ride across the Straits of Mackinac. The ferry boats operate frequently throughout the day from April through the end of October. Parking options at the ferry companies vary depending on ferry line and parking location. Click here to purchase tickets in advance to receive $2 off an adult ticket, or $1 off a child ticket. If you would rather purchase tickets in person at the dock, mention you are a Stonecliffe guest to receive the same discount. Please arrive to the Shepler's dock 1 hour ahead of your planned departure time to let the dock attendants know that you are staying at The Inn at Stonecliffe and they will tag your bags with our designated luggage tags. When the ferry arrives to Mackinac Island, connect with one of our Stonecliffe dock porters so they can assist you with your luggage and get you on our blue and white carriage up to Stonecliffe. We look forward to having you stay with us!

Plane

Mackinac Island Airport (MCD) is in the interior of the island. Travel to and from this small airport by private plane or charter flight.
Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) is in Pellston, located 16 miles South of Mackinaw City. It’s the closest commercial airport to the island. A shuttle can be reserved to transport you to the ferry.
Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) is about 35 minutes north of St. Ignace.
The charter company, Fresh Air Aviation offers daily direct flights to Mackinac Island.
Cherry Capital Airport – This commercial airport is located in Traverse City, Michigan and provides non-stop, round-trip flights to and from Northern Michigan and over 15 cities (including Chicago, Atlanta, New York, and Orlando). The airport is approximately a 2-hour drive or 90.32 miles from the Ferry dock. Car rentals are available at the airport and the drive to Mackinaw City is approximately 2.5 hours or 100 miles. Please note, if renting a car, you have to pay to park at the ferry docks, as there are no car rental companies located in either Mackinaw City or St. Ignace. 

Personal Boat

Be your own captain and make your way to the island aboard your boat. Dock at one of the 80 slips at Mackinac Island State Harbor, a public marina where you can moor your vessel for the day or overnight, or head to the private Mackinac Island harbor.

Drive to Port Cities

Visitors living within driving distance from the south often take I-75 to the ferry docks in either Mackinaw City or St. Ignace, which are the cities at either end of the Mackinac Bridge that connects Michigan’s Lower and Upper peninsulas. From there, you can board a ferry for a 15-minute trip to Mackinac Island. From the north, I-75 and US-2 are the most common routes to the ferry docks. Learn more about traveling to Mackinac Island here.

Carriage Service

Our Stonecliffe shuttle, serviced through Mackinac Island Carriage Tours, is a scenic 45-minute fixed route from Stonecliffe to Shepler's Ferry Dock downtown. For guests staying with us, carriage rides are complimentary upon arrival and departure. The carriage schedule will be sent to all guests 1 week prior to trip arrival date. Additionally, horse-drawn taxi service is available 24 hours a day during the peak summer season, also provided by Mackinac Island Carriage Tours. Please note that taxis cannot be hailed on Mackinac Island; you must call the taxi dispatch office at (906) 847-3323 or have our concierge call to schedule your pickup. For additional taxi service, plan in advance at least a day ahead of time. For any questions, please contact our concierge for assistance.

Luggage Process

Upon arrival to the Shepler’s Dock on the mainland, your luggage will be tagged for The Inn at Stonecliffe and you will receive one luggage claim ticket for each piece of luggage you have. Once you reach the island, a Stonecliffe Dock Porter will send it to the resort and at check-in, you will give your luggage claim tickets to the front desk for luggage transportation right to your room. Upon departure, contact the front desk 1 hour or more prior to your desired leave time to arrange pick up of your luggage from your room. Again, you will receive one luggage claim ticket for each piece of luggage you have. Please call at least 2 hours before your desired ferry departure time.

An important note: Once you send your luggage, it can be inaccessible for a bit. Please keep anything you may need, such as medication, in your hand luggage, backpack or pockets.

Pellston to Mackinaw City

Mackinaw Shuttle provides shuttle service to Mackinaw City from Pellston Airport. Transfer is approximately 25 minutes / 15 miles.
Please call the Mackinac Shuttle directly at 231.539.7005 or email info@mackinawshuttle.com for arrangements and details.
An important note: Uber and Lyft services are not available in our area; local taxi service is extremely limited.

Stonecliffe Property Features

Please note that Stonecliffe is a cashless property. There are ATM's located in downtown Mackinac Island click here to view. Please plan accordingly.