How to Find Cheap Hotels in Put-in-Bay, Ohio

With just one grocery store, one bank and less than 200 residents, you could say that visiting Put-in-Bay, Ohio is a place to get away from it all. Located among a series of islands in Lake Erie and South Bass Island, Put-in-Bay offers visitors great outdoor adventures and fascinating historical sites.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Ferry schedule to reach the island
• Computer with Internet access

Choose Your Cheap Accommodations in Put in Bay

1. Book your accommodations through the Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism's Web site (see Resources, below). You can also call them at (800) BUCKEYE. Expect moderate prices for lodging.
2. Consider all options. Despite the island's relatively small size, Put-in-Bay does offer a variety of accommodations from bed and breakfasts to cottages, several hotels, private home rentals and more.
3. Stay in Sandusky. For many people, Put-in-Bay is a day trip. For cheap chain motel accommodations, consider Sandusky instead.
4. Camp to your heart's content. Cheap accommodations abound on Put-in-Bay. You'll find camp sites in South Bass Island State Park. To reserve your site, use the Ohio State Parks Online Reservations Web site (see Resources below).
5. Look up lists of things to do at both the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce Web site and the Put-in-Bay Visitors Guide Web site (see Resources below). You can call the Chamber of Commerce with questions at [phone].

Know Your Destination

6. Vacation in the islands. Most visitors travel to Put-in-Bay on the ferry. For those with private boats, the village has several docking options available. Look up the schedule at the Put-in-Bay Visitors Guide Web site (see Resources below).
7. Plan your visit well. Put-in-Bay is only open for tourist business between April and October each year.

Get Around Put in Bay

8. Bring your car. Put-in-Bay's ferry service from Sandusky can transport vehicles. For many, however, it's easier to leave the car in Sandusky and rent a golf cart or take a cab once on the island.
9. Peddle around. One great way to see the sights of Put-in-Bay is to rent a bike. Find details on the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce Web site (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Use an online booking service to view photos of rooms, lobbies and pool areas before you reserve rooms.
• Since the ferry service comes from Sandusky, many families take advantage of the chance to also visit the city's Cedar Point Amusement Park.
• Most formal accommodations will ask for a minimum stay of two nights. Holiday weekends usually require a stay of three nights.
• Most formal accommodations require a deposit equivalent to one night's stay.