The Purple Martin Lakeside Inn & Bird Sanctuary on Lake Huron

The perfect place to UNPLUG!

The Purple Martin Lakeside Inn and Nature Center is located on the beautiful shore of Lake Huron and nestled in the quaint community of Rogers City. It’s just 40 miles north of Alpena, 40 miles south of Cheboygan, and 40 miles east of I-75 in Indian River. See our page on day-tripping, we are in a great location for Mackinaw, Ocqueoc Falls, Petoskey, and Harbor Springs, to name a few. It is a typical and beautiful location in Northern Michigan just steps away from shops and restaurants. We offer secluded and laid-back pure Michigan beach-side lodging that caters exclusively to Michigan’s nature-loving patrons. It is a typical and beautiful pure Michigan town.
“Enjoy great views of both the sunrise side and sunsets over our quiet bay. This acre of land, complete with a large garden area and garden structure, is the perfect getaway for romantic couples, small groups, mini corporate retreats, weddings, and family reunions.”

More than a decade ago, Cindy Vezinau saw an empty building that served as a laundromat for the Great Lake freighters and had a thought no one dared have: this building could be an inn. Now, Cindy’s dream is a reality!