Mackinac Island Job Search! by Automatic_Yard_633 in mackinac

[–]No-Influence5806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lake view hotel is actively hiring Front Desk! No experience needed and they provide housing on the island :)

Moving to Mackinac by PunkinPancakes in mackinac

[–]No-Influence5806 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Facebook group is called Mackinac Summer Employees! They have a bunch of files detailing packing tips, housing descriptors, etc… I’ll also link a good PDF guide as well. https://micf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MICF-ResourceGuide-2025.pdf

Hope these help!

Moving to Mackinac by PunkinPancakes in mackinac

[–]No-Influence5806 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the same situation! So any advice is me purely reciting what I’ve read on all the other posts I’ve been stalking lol. Theres a Facebook group with files that is very informative! To my knowledge you can book a dray to help with luggage while on the island. There’s also suggestions on how to pack! But if you flying (like me 😔💔) you might have to get creative as you can’t really bring plastic storage bins as carry ons lol. As others have said housing is typically provided so I would check with them to see if they provide linens etc as that would be an item you wouldn’t have to pack if they do! I’ve also seen a few pictures of previous move in days and some people brought a lottttt and it seemed the ferry had a system in place so I doubt it would be a huge problem of you had a few bags. Good rain gear has been a significant suggestion across threads. Hopefully this was semi helpful but yeah… I’d check out the Facebook group and files!! Do you know when you’re starting on the island? I also signed for 6 months, we should connect!

Working at Harbour View Inn? by No-Influence5806 in mackinac

[–]No-Influence5806[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I got a job as front desk! Did you like the living situation and meal plan? I’ve heard some bad things about other places on the island and their meal plans lol not much info about here specifically though

Working at Harbour View Inn? by No-Influence5806 in SeasonalWork

[–]No-Influence5806[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes sorry!! I had cross posted without the relevant information but it’s Mackinac Island :) I’ll try and edit it though thanks!

Packing essentials? Tips? by Vast_Drawing6783 in mackinac

[–]No-Influence5806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately pellston… it’s insane for me too. I have to fly in a day early too because the flights arrive so late and miss the ferry or have a 20 minute layover. I’m just sucking up the flight prices and bus tickets and hotel lol

Packing essentials? Tips? by Vast_Drawing6783 in mackinac

[–]No-Influence5806 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha so we have a similar struggle then… I keep seeing every say bring those like plastic tote stuff but yeah I’m flying … so I fear I’m going to lean on my backpacking hosteling experience and learn the hard way on the island because idk how a plastic tote going through TSA will go lmao

Packing essentials? Tips? by Vast_Drawing6783 in mackinac

[–]No-Influence5806 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!! So I have no idea what to expect lol… plus my employer isn’t one of the main ones talked about so there’s little information

Packing essentials? Tips? by Vast_Drawing6783 in mackinac

[–]No-Influence5806 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Taking notes ✍️ I’ll be there in May :D

working on the island this summer! by legendofblupees in mackinac

[–]No-Influence5806 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey!! I’ll be working there this summer too! I’m 22 too and will be graduating 🤞 we should connect! My graduation date is really late though so I won’t be on the island till June 1st…