The Governor has declared Emmet County a State of Emergency, and power outages persist throughout the region, including Bay View. The National Guard has been deployed to assist first responders, powerline crews, and tree removal teams. A travel advisory is in place and residents are strongly urged to stay home and limit travel to essential trips only. We recognize the uncertainty this brings and want to assure you that our top priorities are the well-being of our staff and the peace of mind of our members.
We are following our structured Crisis Response Plan which includes:
1. Make our grounds safe and secure our campus – in progress
2. Assess all cottages and grounds damage and communicate findings – pending
3. Develop a recovery plan including repairs, tree and brush removal, etc. – upcoming
We remain in the first phase, focusing on safety and stabilization. We will continue to provide daily updates to keep you informed.
We are truly grateful to the cottagers who have reached out with concern and support for our staff during this time. If you would like to give to the Bay View Fund to support the storm recovery, you can give here.
The Bay View offices remain closed until further notice. However, we are committed to keeping you updated. As soon as it is safe, we will conduct an exterior check of every cottage and notify owners of any urgent damage. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience as we navigate this evolving situation. Please follow us on Facebook for updates.
Make your summer in Northern Michigan memorable.
Founded in 1875, Bay View is a historic summer community where education, recreation, performing arts, and worship come together. This national landmark is home to 444 charming Victorian cottages, two inns, and beautiful grounds filled with places to gather, play, and learn.
With concerts, events, programs, and more, there’s always something happening—and it’s all open to the public! Whether you’re here for a show, a class, a game of pickleball, or just to soak in the scenery, Bay View welcomes you to be part of the tradition.
Looking for wholesome activities that everyone in your family will love? Check out the enriching events we have throughout summer!