Some love stories begin on Mackinac Island.
Others return.
This Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing something special for couples whose love story is forever tied to Mackinac Island. To open the 2026 season, Island House Hotel is hosting their Once Upon an Island weekend, a thoughtfully curated experience celebrating the moments, milestones, and memories that brought you here in the first place.
Whether Mackinac was where you met, fell in love, got engaged, married, honeymooned, or simply became part of your love story, this weekend is an invitation to come back and celebrate it all.
Once Upon an Island Weekend
📍 Island House Hotel, Mackinac Island
📅 May 1–3, 2026 (Opening Weekend)
Your stay includes:
A two-night stay at Island House Hotel
A Friday evening cocktail reception in the historic 1852 Grill Room, featuring passed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails
An opportunity to connect with fellow couples and hear other Mackinac love stories
Dinner for two in the 1852 Grill Room
Full access to Island House Hotel amenities, including the indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, luggage delivery to and from the dock, fire pits, and more.
For generations, Island House Hotel has been woven into the love stories of Mackinac Island. This weekend is a celebration of those stories and a chance to add a new chapter.
The MIFP Team
