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The following lodging businesses are part of our
Birds & Business Alliance Program
For information about this program click here.

For information on other lodging in the area
visit Lake Erie Shores & Islands.

Stop by the Black Swamp Bird Observatory to pick
up a few "Birders' Calling Cards". If you patronize these establishments, please tell them that you are birders
and that the fine folks at the Black Swamp Bird Observatory recommended them to you!

We are open every weekend and every day in May
from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM




Our Guest Inn & Suites



Get directions

220 East Perry Street
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
419-734-7111
www.ourguestinn.com

All rates subject to availability

October - April 2012 - $29.99 plus tax
*Saturday- $39.99 plus tax
May 2012 - $59.99 plus tax
June 2012- $89.99 plus tax
July & August 2012
 $89.99 plus tax  (Sunday - Thursday)
Friday - 10% OFF
September 2012
$59.99 plus tax

Meeting place for up to 60 people, A/V available.

Welcome sign, coffee for thermos and wifi access.
All rooms have coffee pots.

Deluxe Standard & Jacuzzi Rooms have sofa,
microwave, refrigerator and coffee pot.
 

Upon arrival you will receive a Merchant Discount Book with different discounts to local merchants and restaurants.
 

Within walking distance of downtown shops & restaurants
and the Jet Express (Put-In-Bay). 
 


A portion of your OurGuest Inn & Suites reservation cost will be donated to Black Swamp Bird Observatory if you mention that you hear about OurGuest Inn & Suites though BSBO or the Biggest Week in American Birding.

BSBO would like to thank the staff and management
at OurGuest for their support of BSBO and bird conservation through this generous program!


America's Best Value Inn
121 E. Perry Street
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
866-734-2101
www.lakelandmotel.com

For rate information email:
rooms@lakelandmotel.com


Bollin's Beds & Birds
Cottage rental and bird guiding services
Oak Harbor, Ohio
dkbollin@gmail.com
419 346-8503
www.blackswampbirdingtours.com


Bumble Bee Cottages
Sandusky & Sandusky Riverfront
419-722-3885
Visit www.homeaway.com and select:
Cottage #1 Sleeps 8, Number is 142069

Cottage #2 Sleeps 6, Number is 137381

Cottage #3 Sleeps 8, Number is 274411

For rate information email:
bish2468@yahoo.com



Five Bells Inn
Get Directions
2766 Sand Road
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
888-734-1555 or 419-734-1555
www.5bellsinn.com
Individual Rate: $80.00 per couple or per room
* 2 bedroom cottages also available
Meeting room for up to 25 people, TV/VCR/DVD, welcome sign, coffee for thermos, evening snacks, 2.5 acres for bird watching on property, lakefront view.



Holiday Inn Express

3154 Navarre (SR-2)
Oregon, Ohio 43616
419 691-8800
800 315 2621
wwww.hiexpress.com

Click here for birder's special rate!



Lakeside Association
Lodging & Dining
Lakeside, Ohio
419-798-4461
www.lakesideohio.com



Maumee Bay Lodge
& Conference Center

1750 State Park Road #2
Oregon, Ohio 43616
419 836-1466
www.maumeebaystateparklodge.com


To make a reservation, click here.
To modify or cancel a reservation click here.
or call 1-800-AT-A-PARK

BLACK SWAMP BIRDER'S DISCOUNT
Now until May 26, 2011
Monday through Thursday: $79.00 per night
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: $99.00
Dining room is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Click here for more information.


Our Sunset Place Bed & Breakfast
Get Directions
2803 E. Sand Road
Catawba Island, Ohio 43452
419 732-3875
www.oursunsetplace.com


Offers lakefront rooms with a private bath and
free wifi internet service.

Large deck provides
ample opportunity for bird watching
 

For rate information email:
sandy@oursunsetplace.com




Residence Inn by Marriott
Get Directions
Toledo/ Maumee
1370 Arrowhead Drive
Maumee, OH 43537
419 891-2233
www.residenceinntoledo.com

Enjoy luxurious accommodations in our new,
all suite hotel, every room has a full kitchen!

10% off your room rate from May 5 - 15, 2011
Just mention you are attending
The Biggest Week in American Birding
when you check in!



Tadpole Inn
Bono, Ohio
419 283-8847
Minutes from the boardwalk!
Nightly & weekly rates
Sleeps 2 to 8
Availability in May



Resort Hotel
Get Directions
102 Madison Street
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
419 734-0100
www.port-clinton-ohio-hotel.com
Call for Birding Package rates
Restaurant on premises



Victorian Inn Bed & Breakfast
5622 East Harbor Road
Marblehead, Ohio 43440
800 501-3791
www.victorianinnbb.com

The Victorian Inn is pleased to offer:
THE BLACK SWAMP BIRDER'S SPECIAL
MAY 1st - MAY 15th

50% OFF ON ALL ROOMS WHEN YOU MENTION
THE BIGGEST WEEK IN AMERICAN BIRDING!
Price includes a full breakfast and Birds & Beans Co. "Bird-friendly" shade-grown coffee "to go" in the morning.

The Lighthouse Inn is a lovely Victorian home just 35 minutes from Magee Marsh Wildlife Area. The Inn is just a few minutes from East Harbor State Park, another one of northwest Ohio's birding hotspots and a favorite
among local birders.





Campgrounds

Camp Sabroske
4405 Toussaint North
Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449
1-800-280-2177
419-898-6741
10 minutes from Magee Marsh and
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge




 

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