Travel

Hotel

Mission Point Resort

This resort is on Mackinac Island and is also the location of our ceremony and reception. As many of the rooms are booking up quickly due to the 100th anniversary of the Bayview Mackinac Race, please book hotel rooms early in advance. For those who would like to stay here, please only use the link below to book. The link will show discounted prices and can only be used for Friday July 19th and Saturday July 20th. If you would like to stay other dates, please call Mission Point directly, tell them you are with the Renkes-Thresh wedding, and that you would like to book beyond the dates found in the booking link. They will honor the discounted price for the other nights in your stay.

Hotel

Best Western Harbour Pointe Lakefront

For guests who are looking for an "off-island" hotel, this would be a good choice for you! As many of the rooms are booking up quickly due to the 100th anniversary of the Bayview Mackinac Race, please book hotel rooms early in advance.

Travel Note

Sheplers Ferry

A ferry will need to be taken from either Mackinaw City or St. Ignace to reach Mackinac Island. We suggest you use Sheplers Ferry as it is both the hotel and our own ferry of choice. Sheplers ferry will be offering discounted ferry tickets when you mention the Renkes-Thresh wedding at the ticket counter or when you book online with the promo code: island24. Please review departure times to and from Mackinac Island prior to your trip. Getting your luggage to Mission Point Resort: Please give your luggage to the porters at the mainland dock. They will tag it for Mission Point, and when you reach the island, a Mission Point Dock Porter will send it up via the luggage dray to the hotel lobby. At times, there can be a wait of up to 2 hours until your luggage arrives at your guest room (although usually much less). Please keep things that you might need, on your person. Getting to Mission Point Resort, once you have disembarked: Walking: From the Shepler's Ferry dock, it is an approximately 15 minute walk. When you exit the dock area and reach the sidewalk, turn right. Follow Main Street for about 15 minutes and you will be at Mission Point. When you see the Mission Point sign on the left side of the street, continue another 500 feet. Turn left up the driveway and the entrance to the lobby is at the top of the drive. Shuttle Taxi: There is a shuttle (a fixed-route taxi circuit) that services Mission Point and runs between the Shepler's Ferry dock and the resort. The cost is $8.00 per adult and $4.00 per child. Please ask the Dock Porter at the dock for the next available shuttle. Service is provided by Mackinac Island Carriage Tours (MICT). For any questions regarding the Mission Point shuttle, please call Carriage Tours directly at 906.847.3323

Travel Note

Sheplers Ferry Parking

For the 2024 season their overnight parking options and rates are be as follows: Mackinaw City: All options are self-parking. Day Parking: FREE (off-site) Standard Parking: $20.00/night (off-site) Premium Parking: $45.00/night on-site at the dock (gate ticket required for entry/exit) (They provide continuous shuttle service to and from the off-site lots) St. Ignace: All options are self-parking. Day Parking: FREE (on-site) Standard Parking: $20.00/night off-site (gate ticket required for entry/exit) Premium Parking: $40.00/night on-site at the dock (gate ticket required for entry/exit) (They provide continuous shuttle service to and from the off-site lots)

Travel Note

Island Taxi's

There is a shuttle (a fixed-route taxi circuit) that services Mission Point and runs between the Shepler's Ferry dock and the resort. The cost is $8.00 per adult and $4.00 per child. Please ask the Dock Porter at the dock for the next available shuttle. Service is provided by Mackinac Island Carriage Tours (MICT). For any questions regarding the Mission Point shuttle, please call Carriage Tours directly at 906.847.3323 Pricing listed above is for the 2023 season; this price is subject to change in 2024 at the discretion of MICT. Private taxi services are also available from the Ferry dock to Mission Point and can be arranged by calling 906.847.3323. Taxi services can be called upon arrival to Mackinac Island or can be arranged prior. The fare is $8.00 per adult, with a 2 fare minimum.

Travel Note

Bike Rental

Mackinac Island has been car free for over 100 years. Transportation is limited to horse and buggy, bicycles, and your own two feet. There are several businesses to rent bikes from on the island. You can rent them upon arrival, in advance, or bring your own bike across the ferry with you. Please follow the link below for more information.

Travel Note

New to Mackinac Island?

"For centuries, visitors have enjoyed this national treasure that’s home to historic Fort Mackinac, world-famous Mackinac Island fudge and car-free streets full of horse-drawn carriages. This ideal vacation spot is a paradise of exploration with incredible natural landmarks, awe-inspiring sunrises and unforgettable sunsets" Learn more at mackinacisland.org/

Flight

Pellston Regional Airport

Pellston Regional Airport is the closest airport to the Island (~30 minute drive). While flying to Pellston Regional Airport may be more expensive than Detroit, they do offer a shuttle from their airport to the Mackinac Island Ferry. No rental car is needed!

Flight

Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)

If flying in from out of state, you likely will find cheaper flights flying into DTW rather than Pellston Regional Airport (30 mins from the Island). While the flights may be more affordable flying into Detroit, you will still need to rent a car and drive 4 hours and 15 mins to the Mackinac Island Ferry (Sheplers or Star Line Ferry in Mackinaw City or St. Ignace, MI).