Bay Lodging Resort

What Bay Lodging Resort does

Bay Lodging Resort is a family-owned boutique hotel located at 405 Lakeview Ave on South Bass Island in Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Acquired by Steven J. Alexander in January 2020, the property serves leisure tourists visiting Put-in-Bay — a destination that hosts nearly 1 million visitors annually — with a portfolio spanning standard rooms (Single King, Double Queens, Triple Queens) and multi-bedroom suites (2-Bedroom Suite, 2-Bedroom Split-Level Suite, 3-Bedroom Suite) that collectively accommodate parties of 2 to 10 guests. The property operates seasonally with extended hours during the summer peak and is positioned 0.3 miles from downtown Put-in-Bay to balance proximity to Delaware Street's bars and live music venues with quieter sleeping quarters.

The hotel runs a direct-to-consumer model combining reservations through its baylodging.com website, phone (+1 888-742-7829), and the Booking.com channel manager. Revenue is generated from nightly room rentals (e.g., Triple Queens at $209/night weekday with weekend/holiday surcharges and 2-3 night minimums), golf cart rentals (4-person at $76/day and 6-person at $87-$109/day), the on-site SJ's Hideaway poolside bar, $10/night parking, $40/day pet fees, and security/cancellation fee streams. The property bundles these with an indoor/outdoor pool, hot tub, complimentary continental breakfast, free WiFi, and ADA-compliant accommodations. The underlying technology stack is standard hotel property management and a website booking system with no proprietary technology, app, or API.

The business is privately held by the Alexander family with no external investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed funding. Marketing runs primarily through digital channels — Google Business Profile (4.1/5 across 508 reviews), Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and a content blog covering island activities — supplemented by referral partnerships with fishing charter operators (Champion Charters, Vitamin Sea Fishing Charters, Shorenuf Charters, Erie Outlaw Sport Fishing) and co-marketing with primary ferry services (Miller Ferry and Jet Express) that connect the mainland to South Bass Island.

Name

Bay Lodging Resort

Legal name

Bay Lodging

Website

https://baylodging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bay Lodging Resort is a family-owned boutique hotel on South Bass Island in Put-in-Bay, Ohio, offering rooms, multi-bedroom suites, golf cart rentals, and a poolside bar to leisure tourists visiting the island.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Island Resort Hotel Accommodations

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• Island resort
• Golf cart rentals
• Family hotel
• Vacation lodging

Headquarters

HQ city

Put-in-Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Rentals: Nightly accommodations in various room types (Single King, Double Queens, Triple Queens, 2-Bedroom Suite, 2-Bedroom Split-Level Suite, 3-Bedroom Suite). Weekend and holiday rates apply with 2-3 night minimums.
2. Golf Cart Rentals: On-site golf cart rentals for guests and non-guests. Daily and overnight rentals available. 4-person and 6-person carts offered. Overnight fee waived for hotel guests.
3. Poolside Bar (SJ's Hideaway): Poolside bar serving drinks to hotel guests and visitors. Revenue from alcohol sales. Bartenders manage music and entertainment.
4. Parking Fees: $10 per night per vehicle parking fee for guests using the hotel parking lot.
5. Pet Fees: $40 per day non-refundable cleaning fee for pet-friendly rooms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bay Lodging Resort is a family-owned hotel on South Bass Island in Put-in-Bay, Ohio offering nightly accommodations in standard rooms (Single King, Double Queens, Triple Queens) and multi-bedroom suites (2-Bedroom, 2-Bedroom Split-Level, 3-Bedroom). The property supplements lodging with on-site amenities including an indoor/outdoor pool and hot tub, SJ's Hideaway poolside bar, golf cart rentals, and complimentary continental breakfast. Weekday, weekend, and holiday rates apply, with 2-3 night minimums on peak dates.

Product overview

Bay Lodging Resort is a family-owned hotel property on South Bass Island in Put-in-Bay, Ohio offering a portfolio of accommodation products and guest services. The core lodging products consist of standard hotel rooms (Single King, Double Queens, Triple Queens) and larger suite options (2-Bedroom Suite, 2-Bedroom Split-Level Suite, 3-Bedroom Suite). The hotel supplements its rooms with on-site amenities including SJ's Hideaway poolside bar, golf cart rentals, swimming pool and hot tub, and continental breakfast. The property is managed as a unified hotel operation rather than a platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single King Room Standard hotel room with one king-size bed, featuring modern amenities including a 40" TV with cable, complimentary WiFi, hairdryer, mini-fridge, and private bath. Designed for romantic getaways and solo travelers visiting Put-in-Bay.
• Double Queens Room Standard hotel room with two queen beds, featuring a private bath, 40" TV with cable, free WiFi, hairdryer, and mini-fridge. ADA-accessible rooms available in this category for guests with mobility needs.
• Triple Queens Room Spacious hotel room with three queen beds accommodating up to 6 adults, featuring a private bath, 40" TV with cable, free WiFi, mini-fridge, hairdryer, and microwave. Weekday rate listed at $209 per night (does not apply to weekends or holidays).
• 2-Bedroom Suite Suite with separate sleeping and living space featuring 2 beds and 1 pull-out sleeper, a full kitchen, private bathroom, and accommodations for up to 6 guests. ADA-optional rooms available in this category.
• 2-Bedroom Split-Level Suite Unique split-level suite with a sleeping loft, separate living room, and full kitchen. Features 5 beds including a pull-out sleeper and sleeps up to 10 guests, suited for larger groups seeking shared living space.
• 3-Bedroom Suite Largest suite option at Bay Lodging with 5 beds and 1 pull-out sleeper, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen with bar-top seating, and capacity for up to 10 guests. Targeted at large families and groups needing the most space on the property.
• SJ's Hideaway Bar On-site poolside bar at Bay Lodging hotel serving drinks and light fare to hotel guests and visitors. Bartenders manage music and entertainment as part of the resort experience.
• Golf Cart Rentals On-site golf cart rentals available to hotel guests and non-guests, offered in 4-person ($76/day Sunday-Thursday) and 6-person ($97/day Sunday-Thursday, $109/day Friday-Saturday) configurations with an additional $20 overnight fee for non-guests. Overnight fee waived for hotel guests.
• Swimming Pool & Hot Tub Seasonal indoor/outdoor pool (3-5 feet deep) with hot tub, poolside music, and patio seating. Pool hours are Sunday-Thursday 8AM-10PM and Friday-Saturday 8AM-11PM, available to hotel guests as a resort-style amenity.
• Continental Breakfast Complimentary continental breakfast and freshly brewed hot coffee available to hotel guests on weekdays, including café offerings with muffins and baked goods.

Quantifiable outcome

• Google rating of 4.1/5 based on 508 reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Champion ChartersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecommended fishing charter partner for guests at Put-in-Bay. Angling activities listed as top outdoor recommendation for visitors to the island.
• Vitamin Sea Fishing ChartersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecommended fishing charter partner for guests at Put-in-Bay. Angling activities listed as top outdoor recommendation for visitors to the island.
• Shorenuf ChartersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecommended fishing charter partner for guests at Put-in-Bay. Angling activities listed as top outdoor recommendation for visitors to the island.
• Erie Outlaw Sport FishingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecommended fishing charter partner for guests at Put-in-Bay. Angling activities listed as top outdoor recommendation for visitors to the island.
• Miller FerrycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ferry service connecting mainland to South Bass Island. Miller Ferry docks located 2.2 miles from hotel with taxi shuttles and golf cart rentals available at pier. Listed as recommended transportation on hotel's resources page.
• Jet ExpresscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFast ferry service from Port Clinton to Put-in-Bay. Jet Express docks located 0.7 miles from hotel. Listed as recommended transportation on hotel's resources page with 25-minute crossing time.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bayview Resort (Put-in-Bay): Put-in-Bay lodging property with resort-style amenities serving tourists to South Bass Island. Direct competitor offering rooms, pools, and island hospitality experiences comparable to Bay Lodging.
• Commodore Resort (Put-in-Bay): Established Put-in-Bay hotel serving the same island tourist demographic. Comparable in offering rooms, suites, and on-site amenities for Put-in-Bay visitors seeking lodging close to downtown nightlife.
• Victory Station Hotel: Another downtown Put-in-Bay lodging property serving tourist visitors to South Bass Island. Competes with Bay Lodging for the same leisure and nightlife-focused guest segments.
• Put-in-Bay Resort Hotel & Conference Center: The largest downtown Put-in-Bay hotel, also serving island tourists with rooms, suites, and amenities. Directly competes with Bay Lodging for the same Put-in-Bay visitor base on South Bass Island.
• Islander Inn (Put-in-Bay): A well-known Put-in-Bay hotel located in the downtown area offering rooms and suites to island tourists. Operates in the same seasonal island hospitality market with overlapping amenities like pools and bars.

Regional players

• Geneva State Park Marina & Lodge: Lakefront lodge and resort lodging in Ohio on Lake Erie. Comparable as a regional Ohio Lake Erie resort hotel targeting leisure travelers, though reachable by car rather than ferry.
• Mohican Lodge & Conference Center: Ohio resort lodge with rooms, suites, and on-site amenities serving leisure travelers. Comparable as an Ohio resort property offering multi-room configurations and family-friendly amenities.
• Kelleys Island Venture Resort: Lodging on Kelleys Island in Lake Erie — another ferry-accessible Ohio island tourism destination. Comparable as a seasonal, ferry-dependent Lake Erie island hotel serving leisure visitors.

Emerging players

• Maui Sands Resort & Indoor Waterpark: Family-oriented Ohio resort property with indoor waterpark, rooms, and suites serving family leisure travelers. Comparable in emphasizing family-friendly resort amenities similar to Bay Lodging's pool and suite offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Cedar Point's Hotel Breakers: Large Lake Erie resort hotel in Sandusky, Ohio serving tourism visitors with rooms, suites, and resort amenities. Broader incumbent in Ohio Lake Erie tourism lodging, partial overlap with island leisure traveler segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BayLodging
• Facebookfacebook.com/baylodgingresort
• Instagraminstagram.com/bay_lodging
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bay-lodging-resort

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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