Cartier Mansion named Newsweek’s Best Historical B&B

August 23, 2024

LUDINGTON — Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast, 409 E. Ludington Ave., has recently been voted Newsweek Magazine’s Readers’ Choice for Best Historical Bed & Breakfast in America.

“We are honored to be named the Best Historical B&B,” said Jenna Simpler, owner of the Cartier Mansion. “It is our commitment to provide our guests with extraordinary and memorable experiences, and this award is a testament to our hard work and dedication.”

The house was built in 1905 and owned by Warren and Catherine (Dempsey) Cartier. The three-story neoclassic house, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, boasts Roman pressed brick and Bedford limestone accents. I

“Cartier Mansion’s award as best historical B&B is the icing on the cake for Ludington, which was recognized as the ‘best historic small town’ by USA Today 10 Best readers earlier this year,” said Brandy Miller, executive director of the Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. “This B&B embodies the rich history of our community dating back to 1873 and our many historic attractions that bring people to Ludington. Cartier Mansion is the perfect place to stay for a fully immersive historical experience.” Cartier Mansion was one of only two Midwest B&Bs out of 15 nominees from across the country, landing the #1 spot among B&Bs from popular U.S. destinations such as Denver, Philadelphia, Cape Cod and Kentucky bourbon country. The Laurium Manor Inn, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, earned a #3 spot from Newsweek Readers.

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