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The Haunting of Coco Palms Resort: Spirits of the Past on Kauaʻi

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Once a grand resort for people visiting Kauai, Hawaii, the Coco Palms Resort now only houses ghosts. Lingering in the shadows there are spirits from ancient times, resort staff and if we are to believe in all the haunted rumors, Elvis himself. 

Along the shores of Kauaʻi, the once-luxurious Coco Palms Resort stands eerily silent, its grandeur now a ghostly shadow of its former self. The resort officially opened in 1953 in Wailuā, Kauaʻi, was noted for its Hollywood connections, Hawaiian-themed weddings, torch lighting ceremonies, and long standing land disputes as the resort includes or is near many places spiritually and culturally important for the Native Hawaiians.

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Originally the place where Coco Palms Resort was built was a coconut plantation with more than 2000 coconuts planted in the area before it turned into a luxury resort. Abandoned since the devastation of Hurricane Iniki in 1992, the most powerful hurricane to strike the islands in recorded history, the resort remains a chilling monument to the island’s past.

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There are many legends about this place, people claim to have experienced time lapses and it is said to be a place where the Hawaiian Night Marchers go through as well as stories about choking ghosts have been told. Even Elvis, who made the movie Blue Hawaii here is said to have been haunting this place.

Coco Palms Resort: Exterior of the backside of the Lagoon Terrace Lounge and Heritage Room buildings at the Coco Palms Resort on the island of Kauai. The hotel was destroyed by hurricane Iniki in September 1992.// Wiki

The Elvis Connection

In 1961, Elvis Presley arrived at the Coco Palms Resort to play in the movie, Blue Hawaii. The movie itself received mixed reviews, but Elvis was popular and the movie was the 10th highest grossing movie that year. 

Ever since then, it is said that he returned to stay at the Coco Palms Resort several times, as many of the Hollywood famous like Rita Hayworth and Frank Sinatra did at the time. Some even go as far as saying it was his favorite retreat and that he is still checked in.

Blue Hawaii: After filming a movie here and staying at the resort several times, it used to be a local legend that Elvis was haunting the place.

According to the stories, Elvis’s ghost was allegedly seen close to Bungalow 56 not too long after his passing. This particular bungalow was said to have been his, specially adapted to his needs. These stories was told before the resort shut down though, and is more of an anecdote today. 

The Ghost of Helen Haunting Coco Palms Resort

But who else is haunting the abandoned resort? The stories are many and vague, and sometimes it is difficult to pinpoint to a one time tale than a spirit that seems to have been encountered by more than one. 

Among the spirits said to roam the abandoned resort, one name is whispered more than others: Helen. A Polynesian woman who died under mysterious circumstances at Coco Palms in the 1950s, Helen’s ghost is often seen wandering the grounds, her figure appearing and disappearing near the tranquil lagoon where she reportedly loved to sit. Guests and staff who visited before the resort’s closure spoke of a woman in a flowing dress, her long dark hair cascading down her back, moving silently among the swaying palms, and when approached, she vanished like mist in the early morning sun. 

Who was she? A woman working at the resort, a guest there or perhaps a local? This story seems to only be told through one source though, and there has yet been any proof that there ever was a woman named Helen who died close to the resort. 

The Man in the Kitchen

When the Coco Palms Resort was still in business, staff kept reporting about seeing the shadow of a man in the kitchen as well as the break area next door. Also this figure seems to have lost his name and history to time, and after the Coco Palms Resort shut down, perhaps he as well abandoned it.

The abandoned lobby: Wiki

But is the resort truly abandoned? To this day, those who live nearby or pass by the abandoned resort at night feel an unshakeable presence, as if unseen eyes are watching from the darkened windows and overgrown gardens. Some say that even nature itself seems wary—the winds howl with a mournful cry, and the lagoon remains as still as a mirror, reflecting the faces of the past. Perhaps the haunting of this place started long before the Coco Palms Resort opened?

Eerie Sounds of Chanting and Drumming

The ghostly figure of Helen, Elvis and the man in the kitchen is not the only reason that Coco Palms is considered one of the most haunted locations in Hawaii. Even now, long after the resort was abandoned, the sounds of chanting and drumming can be heard drifting through the night air. Many believe these are the voices of ancient Hawaiian spirits or the echoes of the resort’s past. The rhythmic beats of the ghostly drums are said to grow louder near the old chapel and lagoon, where guests once celebrated luaus under the stars.

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Local residents and trespassers who have dared to step onto the grounds after dark tell of hearing these mysterious sounds emanating from deep within the shadows, only to find no one around. Others have heard footsteps on creaky wooden floors, the clatter of dishes in the empty dining halls, or felt a sudden chill on an otherwise warm evening.

Drumming and Chanting: A postcard of the torch-lighting ceremony at the Coco Palms Resort on Kauai

A Place of Deep Cultural Significance

Adding to the eerie atmosphere is the Coco Palms’ historical and cultural significance. The site is believed to have been the residence of Kauaʻi’s last reigning queen, Queen Deborah Kapule, making it sacred ground. 

The resort was built upon this historic land and her home, and many believe that the spirits of Hawaiian ancestors still protect the area. The legend goes that disturbing these spirits can bring a curse upon those who do not respect the land’s sacred nature.

Beware the Spirits of Coco Palms

The haunting of the Coco Palms Resort is more than just a collection of ghost stories; it is a living legend that captures the very spirit of Kauaʻi’s haunted past. It is a place where the echoes of lost souls and ancient spirits converge, a place where time seems to stand still and the past refuses to fade away. 

The derelict Coco Palms Resort Hotel in Kauai, Hawaii in 2017. // Wiki

For decades it was left abandoned, left in the care of Kauai Bob who also took people on guided tours. In 2016 the standing resort was demolished partially. Still to this day, no one knows the future of the once luxury resort with one foreclosure sale after another. It was bought by developers again in 2024, and is said to reopen as Coco Palms, A Kimpton Resort in 2026, but for now, the former rooms and land belong to the ghosts.

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Bearfort Paranormal 2012 Investigation of the Abandoned Coco Palms Resort Kauai, HI -released June 2016 

Infamous Coco Palms Kauai | Why It Just Won’t End – Beat of Hawaii 

Elvis Slept Here: Kauai’s Coco Palms Resort Redevelopment Begins | MeetingsNet

Visit An Abandoned Hawaiin Resort In Kauai

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Asylum Coco Palms Resort – Wikipedia

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The 100 Ghost Stories in Dragsholm Castle in Denmark

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Said to house over a hundred ghosts, Dragsholm Castle in Denmark is said to be one of the most haunted in the country. A prison for both traitors of country and heart, there are many lingering in the now modern hotel rooms. 

Dragsholm Castle is a stunning 800-year-old fortress that has played host to royalty, nobility, and even prisoners in the picturesque Danish countryside of Zealand. But beneath its grandeur and beauty lies a dark and chilling secret. For centuries, the castle has been haunted by ghosts and spirits, with tales of mysterious apparitions and unexplained occurrences leaving visitors trembling with fear. 

From the headless ghost of a former nobleman to the restless spirits of prisoners who died in the castle’s dungeons, Dragsholm Castle is a fascinating yet terrifying place that has captured the imagination of many. 

Dragsholm Castle: An 800-year-old fortress in Denmark, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene waterway, known for its haunting history.

The Bloody History of Dragsholm Castle

Dragsholm Castle has a long and fascinating history, dating back to 1215 when it was first built as a fortification. The name Drag, comes from draugh and is the narrow strip of land  Over the years, it has been modified and expanded to become the magnificent castle that we see today. Originally, the castle was owned by the powerful Bishop of Roskilde, but it was later taken over by noble families who used it as their residence. It was actually the oldest secular building in Denmark.

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During a war known as The Count’s Feud in the 1530’s, it was the only castle in Zealand to remain standing. It also lived through all of the wars between Sweden and Denmark

View of the Danish Countryside: A scenic view of the lush landscape surrounding Dragsholm Castle, showcasing the tranquility of the Danish countryside. // Source: Wiki

During the 16th and 17th centuries, Dragsholm Castle was used as a prison for nobility who had fallen out of favor with the Danish monarchy. Many of these prisoners were held in the castle’s dungeons, where they were subjected to horrific conditions and died from disease, starvation, and torture.

Ghost Stories From Dragsholm Castle

It is no surprise that a castle with such a dark history is believed to be haunted. There have been countless reports of ghostly sightings and unexplained phenomena at Dragsholm Castle over the years, making it one of Denmark’s most famous haunted locations.

Dragsholm Castle has turned into a hotel and restaurant today, and many of their guests experience strange things. Water taps turn on in the night, mirrors and pictures on the walls starts swinging. The castle is said to be home to over 100 ghosts, each with their own terrifying story.

The Bishop Ghost in the Tower

It is said that one of the last Bishop of Roskilde haunts one of Dragsholm Castle’s towers. According to the stories Joachim Rønnow was imprisoned in these when the castle was seized by the Danish king in the reformation. Today, they have turned into hotel rooms. 

Guests staying at the tower claim to have heard the moaning of the bishop as well as wailing sounds from the hallways on the second floor. Still haunting the place he once owned. 

Joachim Rønnow: 1500-1542 was a Danish Bishop, last of the Catholics Bishops in Roskilde. He was captured with other bishops and he died in prison. Although the legend says he died in Dragsholm Slot, it was also said he died in Københavns Castle, May 1, 1542. history claim that his first year of imprisonment was at Dragsholm, then at Københavns castle, Kronborg and in the end, Visby. In 1533, the Danish theologian Hans Tausen was convicted of blasphemy, and this caused an oproar in the Protestant city of Copenhagen. The scene shows Tausen defending Joachim Rønnow, bishop of Zealand, against the mob.

The Ghost of the Mad Squire Ejer Brockenhuus

One of the King’s confidants when alive, Brockenhuus was set for a comfortable life. In the end he blew it with the kind and ended up in prison because of his incestuous affairs. He enjoyed blowing up dynamite by setting pipes on fire and abused his servants, raped and killed his sister. He may or may not have also impregnated her and had an affair with his brother in law’s widow. In church he invited people to his funeral before he jumped out from the coffin in front of the horrified spectators.

The Noble Broockenhuus Family Crest

He is known as the Mad Squire because he went mad as time went by in the prison. In the end he was only able to cry out bitter and hurtful words and held his own council and dialog no one could follow. Still to this day it is said you can hear him rambling in the corridors close to where his cell used to be. 

The Mummified Ghost of the Earl of Bothwell

Another ghost said to haunt the castle is James Hepburn, also known as the 4th Earl of Bothwell and perhaps best known as the third husband of Mary, Queen of Scots. 

In his lifetime, he was engaged to a Danish-Norwegian woman called Anne Rustung. When he went back to Scotland though, he was planning to marry Mary, Queen of Scots, but brought Anne’s dowry with him. He was accused of murdering Lord Darnley, the second husband of the Scottish Queen and captured in Bergen port in Norway, then a Danish territory. The humiliation was big for Anne and her father tracked the Earl down and punished him by imprisoning him. He was chained to a pillar and left to die and died at 44 years old. 

His mummified body is kept close by at Faarevejle Church and is believed to haunt the castle. He is also seen entering the castle in a horse drawn carriage through the courtyard, although there hasn’t been horses on the site in years. 

The White Lady of Dragsholm Castle

One of the most famous ghosts at Dragsholm Castle is the White Lady and no European castle is complete without its own version. Legend has it that she was a beautiful noblewoman who fell in love with a commoner who worked at the castle, although she was betrothed to another noble family. Most English sources would have you think her name was Celina Bolves for some reason, but there are no Bolves nobles in Denmark.

Her name was actually Celestine Mariann de Bayonne Gyldenstierne, daughter of Mogens Gyldenstierne. She had fell in love with a man working in the stables and fell pregnant around 1550. She was already promised to another noble family and her father was furious when he found out. He told her to go to Slesvig to have the child in secret and threw her a going away party. This was the last time anyone saw her.

She never went to Slesvig. Her father drugged her wine with opium and locked her away in one of the castle’s towers. She was never seen again, and it is believed that she died of starvation and despair as it is said they built a wall around her and chained to the wall, she was left to starve. 

But is the story true? Mogens Gyldenstierne was certainly a real man, and is said to have around 20 kids, although this daughter is not really mentioned anywhere, and neither is it said she entombed someone either.

Can the lady in white then be Magurite Dåe as some sources claim? She was a noble woman in the 1600 and fell in love with Count Maurice Lejonhuvud who was weak of syphilis. Her father forbade her to marry him. Defiant, she threw herself into a dance at a ball at Dragsholm Castle they attended in 1641. The dance was so intense, her tuberculosis lungs couldn’t handle and she fell dead on the floor. Now she is said to seek out young men that look like her count.

This story became popular in 1912 when the plumbing of the castle got an upgrade. They were adding a toilet in the room and removed some of the bricks. Behind the wall a skeleton was discovered. No matter who the Lady in White is said to be, there truly was a skeleton of a real human hidden in the castle walls.

Her ghosts are said to wander the castle’s halls, wearing a white dress and carrying a candle. Many visitors claim to have seen her ghostly figure, and some have even reported feeling a cold breeze or hearing her soft footsteps. When the castle turned into a hotel, many men woke up in their room to find the ghost of the lady in white looking at them at the end of their bed.

The Grey Lady of Dragsholm Castle

Another famous ghost at Dragsholm Castle is the Grey Lady. There are some conflicting stories about who she was, especially when looking at English sources and Danish sources. Many English sources tell that she was a former maid said to be very beautiful who worked at the castle during the 19th century. According to legend, had a toothache and got help from the master of the castle. He did relieve her pain for a while, but the infection caused her death. When she died a little later, she came back as the castle’s protector and is seen at night, guarding the castle, still cheerful as she was in life. 

However when looking at the Danish sources, they tell a different story. Here she gets a name, Louise Katrine Jensdatter. She was from a poor family and started as a maid at the castle. She was caught stealing silver and thought she would be punished. The Housekeeper took pity on the poor girl and gave her a new chance and responsibility. Louise rose to the occasion and worked hard at the castle for many years.

She was working as the Housekeeper at the castle when the Swedish attacked in 1659. She had to watch the Swedish soldier kill her little children and husband in the courtyard after raping her. She is said to have died soon after, either from fright or in the fire that consumed the castle after the attack.

People working in the castle can still feel her presence, especially when something goes wrong and she is there to remind the staff the proper way to take care of the castle.

Paranormal Activity at Dragsholm Castle

Despite its age and the many ghost stories associated with it, Dragsholm Castle remains a popular tourist destination. It is to this day the Bøtteger family who owns it and uses it as a luxury hotel. 

Source: Wiki

Visitors come from all over the world to experience the castle’s haunting atmosphere and to try and catch a glimpse of its ghostly inhabitants. Over the years, there have been many reports of paranormal activity at the castle, including strange noises, unexplained movements of objects, and even sightings of ghostly figures. Many paranormal investigators have visited the castle to try and capture evidence of these ghostly occurrences, and some believe that the castle is one of the most haunted locations in Europe.

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Dragsholm Castle is a fascinating and terrifying place that has captured the imagination of many. Its haunting beauty and dark history make it one of Denmark’s most famous landmarks, and its ghostly legends continue to intrigue and terrify visitors to this day. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, there is no denying the eerie atmosphere that permeates the castle’s walls.

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Norske slott er fulle av spøkelser | historienet.no

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Mogens Gyldenstierne – Wikipedia, den frie encyklopædihttps://nyheder.tv2.dk/samfund/2014-12-01-dragsholms-dramatiske-historie-hjemsoegt-besat-og-braendt

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Ghosts Haunting Hawaii’s Volcano House and the Volcano Goddess

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The haunted hotel known as The Volcano House in Hawaii is believed to be haunted, not only by ghosts, but also by the goddess of fire and volcanoes.

In the vast expanse of the Hawaiian Islands, where the fiery heart of Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes, pulses beneath the earth’s surface, a haunted tale unfolds within the shadows of the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park with its two active volcanoes, Mauna Loa and Kīlauea. 

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Amidst the rugged landscapes and smoldering craters, the eerie whispers of the past beckon visitors to the historic Volcano House south on The Island of Hawaii.

Hawaii Volcano House: Old Volcano House No. 42 — the building that was used as the Volcano House Hotel from 1877 to 1921.It now houses a gallery for the Volcano Art Center, in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. // Source: W Nowicki/Wikimedia

The Haunted Volcano House

The Volcano House is today a series of historic hotels built at the summit of the active shield volcano Kīlauea is over 200 000 years old and still erupting. The very word means spewing and refers to the lava that keeps pouring out from it. In 2018 they had to shut down the entire park because of the explosions, toxic ash clouds and earthquakes.

Standing as a silent witness to centuries of volcanic activity on the border of the park, over the Halema’uma’u Crater, the original building holds the legend and history of something much older than the park from 1916.

Kīlauea became a tourist attraction in the 1840s, and businessmen such as Benjamin Pitman and George Lycurgus operated a series of hotels at the rim, including Volcano House, which is the only hotel or restaurant located within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

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It was first built in 1846 as a one-room shelter of grass and native ohia wood poles before expanding in 1866. However, the echoes of the past took a haunting turn in 1940 when a fierce fire consumed the original structure, leaving behind only the ashes and the lingering spirits that called it home. Ironically enough a fire started in the kitchen, not by the volcano.

Volcano House: Volcano House Hotel circa 1866, at the edge of Kilauea volcano. Mark Twain stayed here and wrote about it in his book “Roughing It”.

The Ghost of the Elderly Woman at the Volcano House

From the ashes the volcanoes left behind of the original house, rose a new hotel. But with the new hotel came a disturbance in the ethereal realm, and it is said that from then on the hotel became a haunted one. 

Many who have wandered through its halls of both staff working as well as guests staying, have reported encounters with the ghostly apparition of an elderly woman adorned in 1800s attire. She has no name, no history and no one knows who she was.

She is said to wander the corridors, making unexpected appearances in various rooms, as if tethered to the memories that linger within the walls.

The Haunting of Madame Pele

There are also tales of a phantom dog that materializes in the shadows of the Volcano House. There are also tales about how the guests are greeted by a white dog on the road up to the hotel.

Folklore intertwines with the supernatural, and there are speculation that this canine apparition could be a manifestation of Pele herself, the Hawaiian goddess of fire, volcanoes and lightning. Legends where Pele manifests are often accompanied with a dog at her side, or that this is one of her forms.

Where and when the story about guests seeing ghosts came from, no one really knows. Some have put forth the theory that she is the one behind the haunting of the hotel and that the ghost of the dog is just one of the forms her spirit takes on when haunting the place.

Madame Pele: Said to be the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes and fire. Is she the one haunting the hotel?

The Mythology of Pele

But who is this Pele said to haunt not only one place in Hawaii, but the whole state? Pele is said to be the goddess of volcanoes and fires in Hawaiian religion, but also the creator of the Hawaiian Islands. She is often referred to as Madame Pele or Tūtū Pele  to show respect and known as “She who shapes the sacred land.” Even when the old religion was officially abolished in 1819, people still kept believing in her and her ways found ways to stay in the modern world that was changing Hawaiians ancient ways drastically. 

Pele Goddess of Fire

The volcano itself is believed to be inhabited by a family of fire gods, her siblings being connected with other elements, and there are many stories about her, especially about her being passionate, power hungry and jealous with a fiery temper. 

Legend has it that Pele herself journeyed on her canoe from the island of Tahiti to Hawaiʻi. Some say she came from the mystical floating land Kuaihelani or perhaps even a land said to be “close to the clouds.”

When on her journey, it was said she tried to create fires on different islands, but her sister, Nāmaka, was chasing her, wanting to put an end to her. In the end, the two sisters fought each other and Pele was killed. With this happening, her body was destroyed but her spirit lives in Halemaʻumaʻu on Kilauea. They say, “Her body is the lava and steam that comes from the volcano. 

This is only one of the many stories tying her to the volcano. The locals also sometimes believe that Pele warns the locals about the oncoming eruptions. She can also change form,  appearing as a white dog, old woman with white hair, or as a beautiful young woman in a red muumuu.

The Haunted Volcano House

The Volcano House, perched on the edge of nature’s fiery spectacle, stands as a testament to the complex interplay between history and the supernatural. If Madame Pele is haunting the hotel is uncertain, but it is said that George Lycurgus, who ran the hotel for years and years used to pray to her for the sake of the tourists. Although many park rangers didn’t like how he did it as he kept throwing finished gin bottles into the crater to show her respect. 

As the molten core of Pele continues to shape the island’s destiny, the Volcano House remains a portal to the otherworldly—a place where the veil between the living and the departed is as thin as the wisps of volcanic smoke that rise from the earth below.

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The Inn at Stonecliffe on Mackinac Island

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On the summer vacation Mackinac Island, there are plenty of dark and haunted stories. At the Inn at Stonecliffe, there are rumors that the ghost of a little girl just wants to go home. 

In the glistening waters of Lake Huron between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, Mackinac Island is a serene retreat known for its picturesque beauty, historic charm, and an eerie reputation for the supernatural. In fact, Mackinac Island was called the most haunted town in America in 2021, with many stories having been covered over the years. And with only a full time population of around 583 people, the ghosts perhaps even outnumber the living. 

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With no cars allowed and transportation limited to bicycles and horse-drawn carriages, the island offers a unique step back in time. Some come to enjoy the quiet seaside and enjoy the famous fudge. The island has become a perfect summer destination for Americans, but after the tourists leave in the fall, the fog from the Straits comes rolling in, and the leaves turn color, the ghost of the island remains to haunt it. 

A Brief History of Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island’s history stretches back thousands of years, with indigenous peoples such as the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Huron considering it a sacred place long before European settlers arrived. The island’s name itself, derived from the Ojibwe word “Michilimackinac,” means “big turtle,” referring to the island’s shape when viewed from above.

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The French established a fur trading post here in the 17th century, and the island later became a strategic military outpost during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. In the late 19th century, it became more of a summer colony and a tourist destination that it still is. 

Mackinac Island: Cars were banned at the end of the nineteenth century due to health and safety concerns for the island’s residents and horses, as local carriage drivers said it scared their horses. This, together with the old historic houses and lush nature makes you feel like stepping back in time and welcoming old ghosts to linger.

The Ghost Haunting The Inn at Stonecliffe

The Inn at Stonecliffe is an old establishment two miles from the downtown. It was built in 1904 by an industrialist named Michael Cudahy and is considered a luxury hotel. The hotel is both the central Mansion as well as the Summer House. Placed high on a bluff near the airport on the west side of the island it is a popular wedding destination, and retreat for those wanting something calm and away from the bustling city life. 

Not much is known about the haunting at the Inn at Stonecliffe itself and the sources are few, except from all the confused and sometimes scared customers leaving reviews about seeing something that could have been paranormal. 

One of the stories that have reached online is the alleged haunting of the ghost servant, still toiling away at the hotel and a little girl heard playing in the halls. 

The Woman Haunting Brides at Inn at Stonecliffe

There also is a legend of a woman who was engaged to be married to a British soldier. When this was, if it was before the building that is now the Inn at Stonecliffe was built when the British had control over the fort, or after the building was built is unknown.

In any case it was said that he died before the wedding and she was inconsolable. Whatever happened to her after, the story doesn’t speak much of, but she returned to this popular wedding venue to haunt it after she died. She is said to wreak havoc on some of the wedding ceremonies performed at the Inn at Stonecliffe.

The Ghost of Frances Lacey of Dearborn and her Unsolved Murder

Another story tied to the property rather than the building itself is the unsolved murder said to haunt the island. 

On a Sunday, July 24 in 1960, Frances Lacey of Dearborn, a rich widow went missing. She was staying at The Murray Hotel. Five days later, she was found murdered.

Her body was found on the Stone Cliff property, then owned by the Moral Re-Armament Organization who owned most of Mission Point. So not exactly connected to the Inn at Stonecliffe, but at the property. The organization owning the property at the time is probably also why her story often comes up with tales of Mission Point Resort. Although this particular resort is closer to Murray Hotel, it is from the other side of the island from where she was found. 

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It was said her body was found in the bushes close to what was called Devil’s Kitchen. That is a small cave on the island with local stories claiming that the Native Americans considered the cave to be a spiritual location inhabited by bad spirits. Allegedly, the spirits were cannibals who would capture and eat victims who ventured too close to the ill-omen location. How true this legend is though is unsure, or if it was something made up in the later years for tourism.

She had been strangled, but her murder went unsolved. After this, people have talked about experiencing her ghost haunting the premise as well. Both in the area where she was found as well as the hotel she went missing from known as The Murray Hotel.  

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The Ghost of Madeline La Framboise at Mackinac Island

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One of the most successful fur traders in the Northwestern Territory was a Metis woman named Madeline La Framboise. After her grave was disturbed she has been known to haunt Saint Anne’s Church as well as her former home, Harbor View Inn. 

In the glistening waters of Lake Huron between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, Mackinac Island is a serene retreat known for its picturesque beauty, historic charm, and an eerie reputation for the supernatural. In fact, Mackinac Island was called the most haunted town in America in 2021, with many stories having been covered over the years. And with only a full time population of around 583 people, the ghosts perhaps even outnumber the living. 

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With no cars allowed and transportation limited to bicycles and horse-drawn carriages, the island offers a unique step back in time. Some come to enjoy the quiet seaside and enjoy the famous fudge. The island has become a perfect summer destination for Americans, but after the tourists leave in the fall, the fog from the Straits comes rolling in, and the leaves turn color, the ghost of the island remains to haunt it. 

A Brief History of Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island’s history stretches back thousands of years, with indigenous peoples such as the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Huron considering it a sacred place long before European settlers arrived. The island’s name itself, derived from the Ojibwe word “Michilimackinac,” means “big turtle,” referring to the island’s shape when viewed from above.

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The French established a fur trading post here in the 17th century, and the island later became a strategic military outpost during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. In the late 19th century, it became more of a summer colony and a tourist destination that it still is. 

Chateau La Framboise: House of Madeline La Framboise on Mackinac Island taken sometime prior to 1900. Her home as well as her church are said to be haunted by her spirit after her grave was disturbed.

The Ghost of Harbour View Inn or Chateau La Framboise

Born Marguerite-Magdelaine Marcot: The youngest child of a French fur trader and his Odawa wife, Marie Nekesh. Her maternal grandfather was Chief Kewinoquot of the Odawa.

The mansion now known as the Harbour View Inn used to belong to the successful business woman, Madeleine La Framboise. Back then it used to be called Chateau La Frambouise. Her husband was murdered and she took over his fur business and expanded, doing well and amassing a fortune, becoming one of the most successful fur traders in the Northwest Territory. Born in 1780, she was of French and Odawa descent, speaking English, French and native languages, giving her an advantage in the trade. 

The mansion Madeline La Framboise built on Main Street as a place for her to retire in 1822 from the trade, often nicknamed as The Chateau La Framboise. Her plan was to live a quiet life with her family, sitting on the massive fortune she had amassed. In her time at Mackinac Island she founded a catholic school for native children and was a big supporter for the catholic church on the island. 

Madeline La Framboise life of tragedy and death didn’t stop when she came out from the fur business filled with conflict and intrigue. She had a daughter who died in 1820 during childbirth and it hit her very hard. Madeleine herself died in April, 1846. The whole family was buried on Mackinac Island together, under the white marble sepulcher altar of Sainte Anne Church. 

This church was a Roman Catholic one. After the War of 1812, the parish was saved by Madeline La Framboise, who worked with a succession of visiting priests to restore the church’s status as a place of worship. Built on the land Madeline La Framboise donated, she was hoping for eternal rest underneath the altar.

The Haunting starts in the Saint Anne’s Church

But Madeline La Framboise eternal rest seemed short lived. During the 50s or 60s, the church wanted to add to the basement and moved the remains of Madeleine, her daughter as well as the daughter’s baby. The reason for it was that they wanted to build a gift shop in the basement. Meanwhile, they were storing them in a yard crypt for a time before returning them in 2013 and giving them a proper burial. 

The Haunted Church: St Anne’s Church where Madeline La Framboise were buried

Many believe that this is when the haunting started, as if Madeline La Framboise had cast a curse on the church and a ghostly presence at the old mansion as well within the church. Even the foundation of the church itself started to crumble, leaning to the side. Some say it started even earlier, perhaps as far back as her time of death. 

Many people staying at the inn claim to feel a strange presence, like if they are being watched by an unseen entity. Could this be the ghost of Madeline La Framboise?

Madeleine La Framboise Haunting Mackinac Island

Because of her grave being disturbed, they think she is haunting this place as well, and churchgoers claim to have encountered her spirit, even after her body was re-interred in her final resting place. There is also said to be a strange blue mist hovering above the altar where her grave was originally, which individuals have reported seeing during late-night vigils, casting an otherworldly glow that both fascinates and terrifies those who witness it.

Despite the church having upgraded their wiring four times due to the persistent electrical problems believed to have been caused by her restless spirit, the lights continue to flicker sporadically, casting an eerie glow on the ancient stone walls. This unsettling phenomenon has led many to speculate about the lingering presence of the spirit, with some congregants even reporting ghostly whispers during evening services and unexplained cold drafts that sweep through the nave.

To appease her spirit, the church decided to install two statues in the courtyard of Saint Anne’s Church. Perhaps this will soon give her ghost peace. 

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The Little Girl Haunting Bogan Lane Inn at Mackinac Island

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In a cozy inn at the charming Mackinac Island in Michigan, a girl is said to haunt the house. Playing the piano at night, messing with the electronics as well as appearing in front of guests, her ghost is begging to go home. 

In the glistening waters of Lake Huron between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, Mackinac Island is a serene retreat known for its picturesque beauty, historic charm, and an eerie reputation for the supernatural. In fact, Mackinac Island was called the most haunted town in America in 2021, with many stories having been covered over the years. And with only a full time population of around 583 people, the ghosts perhaps even outnumber the living. 

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With no cars allowed and transportation limited to bicycles and horse-drawn carriages, the island offers a unique step back in time. Some come to enjoy the quiet seaside and enjoy the famous fudge. The island has become a perfect summer destination for Americans, but after the tourists leave in the fall, the fog from the Straits comes rolling in, and the leaves turn color, the ghost of the island remains to haunt it. 

Bogan Lane Inn: Said to be one of the many haunted places to book a room at Mackinac Island, it is supposedly haunted by a little girl.

A Brief History of Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island’s history stretches back thousands of years, with indigenous peoples such as the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Huron considering it a sacred place long before European settlers arrived. The island’s name itself, derived from the Ojibwe word “Michilimackinac,” means “big turtle,” referring to the island’s shape when viewed from above.

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The French established a fur trading post here in the 17th century, and the island later became a strategic military outpost during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. In the late 19th century, it became more of a summer colony and a tourist destination that it still is. 

Mackinac Island: Cars were banned at the end of the nineteenth century due to health and safety concerns for the island’s residents and horses, as local carriage drivers said it scared their horses. This, together with the old historic houses and lush nature makes you feel like stepping back in time and welcoming old ghosts to linger.

The Haunting Inside of Bogan Lane Inn

The inn on the island was built in the mid-1850s as a private residence on Bogan Lane downtown on Mackinac Island, a quaint inviting house with white painted wood and a cozy porch. 

The inn was built when the fishing industry developed by many Irish families coming to the US after the Potato Famine was in large parts. It was left vacant for 40 years before being reinvented as a hotel. First in 1957 a new foundation, heating system and bathrooms were installed.

As with many of the old buildings on Mackinac Island, the Bogan Inn has its haunted legends and has been rumoured to be haunted by the ghost of a little girl.

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The ghost is said to be a little girl with long dark hair, playing the piano and telling people she wants to go home, has also been reported at Bogan Lane inn. No one knows who she is or could be or when the haunting was started. The online postings about it go back to at least 2005.

It is not the only haunted inn in the street either as Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast across the street has its own ghost stories as well. In this inn, there is a ghost story of a little girl called Lucy said to haunt the whole island. Although similar stories, they are often told separately and Lucy is often described very different, although both are looking for their parents. Check out he Ghost of Lucy of Mackinac Island Looking for her Parents

In addition to seeing the apparition of the little girl, guests and staff also talk about having difficulties with their electronics when staying at the inn. Lights in their room flicker and their television keeps turning on and off by itself. Something paranormal going on or simply old wiring?

There are also those claiming to hear strange voices when no one is there, whispering in the middle of the night, being woken up by something rattling the doorknobs, as if someone is trying to get in.

Who is Behind the Haunting?

When did this haunting start? Who is the ghost of the little girl and where is her home, really? As with most of seasonal open places there is always a reason to make up a ghost story as the summer tourists leaves and the halloween season sets in. But then again, all old houses tend to have their own ghost story, and as the season passes, we all have to acknowledge, Mackinac Island and its white painted houses are starting to get old and haunted. 

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The Ghost of a Heartbroken Student Haunting the Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island

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Back in the day, the Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island used to be a university. According to legend it is haunted by a former student who ended his life after being heartbroken. Or did he?

In the glistening waters of Lake Huron between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, Mackinac Island is a serene retreat known for its picturesque beauty, historic charm, and an eerie reputation for the supernatural. In fact, Mackinac Island was called the most haunted town in America in 2021, with many stories having been covered over the years. And with only a full time population of around 583 people, the ghosts perhaps even outnumber the living. 

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With no cars allowed and transportation limited to bicycles and horse-drawn carriages, the island offers a unique step back in time. Some come to enjoy the quiet seaside and enjoy the famous fudge. The island has become a perfect summer destination for Americans, but after the tourists leave in the fall, the fog from the Straits comes rolling in, and the leaves turn color, the ghost of the island remains to haunt it. 

Mission Point Resort: This fine resort with an outlook over the blue water has gone through many stages and has been the home of many different organizations and schools. Today it is a hotel, but it is said it is still haunted by the ghost of a former student from when it was Mackinac Island College. //Source: Mary McGuire/Flickr

A Brief History of Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island’s history stretches back thousands of years, with indigenous peoples such as the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Huron considering it a sacred place long before European settlers arrived. The island’s name itself, derived from the Ojibwe word “Michilimackinac,” means “big turtle,” referring to the island’s shape when viewed from above.

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The French established a fur trading post here in the 17th century, and the island later became a strategic military outpost during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. In the late 19th century, it became more of a summer colony and a tourist destination that it still is. 

Mission Point Resort: Tragedy and Restless Spirits

Mission Point Resort can be found on the southeast side of Mackinac Island and is notorious for its paranormal activity as well as its wonderful view of the sunrise. The family owned place has been a hotel and conference center since the late 1970, but by then, it already had a long history.

The southeast end of Mackinac Island thus became known as Mission Point after Reverend William Ferry, a Protestant missionary established Mission Church, which was one of the first protestant churches in the Midwest. You can also find the Mission House, a boarding school built to teach native american children the christian way of life. Like the Mission Point Resort, the Mission House also is believed to be haunted.

In the 1940 and 50s, a lot of Mission Point used to belong to a religious group known as The Moral Re-Armament group. They called themselves a multi-national group promoting love, unselfishness, purity and honesty. Other people have since called the group a cult with a pro fascism and pro Hitler statements professed by some members. 

In any case, they invested in the place and built many buildings catering to the community, bot the locals as well as tourists.

Mackinac College and the Student Haunting it

Once, Mission Point Resort was a part of the Mackinac College campus, a private liberal arts college from 1966 to 1970. The college taught courses in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, modern languages, theater, television, radio, journalism, art, government, and public affairs. The college offered professional degrees. 

The student mass consisted of 113 students from 30 states and Canada. It wasn’t a successful one and closed after graduating its first class in 1970. Some tried to revive it as a bible college, but also this failed. 

The Mission Point Resort is said to be haunted by the spirit of Harvey. He was a student at Mackinac College who allegedly committed suicide after a heartbreak. According to some sources, this was said to have happened in 1967. 

Mackinac Island College: The Clark Center for Arts and Sciences (left) and Peter Howard Memorial Library (right) were constructed for use by Mackinac College. The Library (completed in 1966) was torn down in approx. 1990. // Source: Mackinac Island State Historic Parks

Harvey probably stayed at the West Residence that was used as the male dormitory for Mackinac College. According to Amy Bruni and her paranormal research group, they were able to track down his real identity, but according to her, Harvey’s parents asked for his real name not to be mentioned. 

Some say it was simply an unrequited love, some say that he proposed, but turned him down. What really happened is something of a mystery, and we only really know that one winter day he went missing and wasn’t found until spring. 

What really happened to Harvey, was it really suicide? Some say that it was actually a rival for his love interest who had something to do with his death. Many stories claim that he jumped from the cliffs behind the college, but this narrative is most likely made up. According to other sources, they said that he shot himself. This is were the story about it perhaps not being a suicide comes on. There were rumors that there were two bullets to the head from a gun that was nowhere near his body. 

Visitors have also reported sightings of shadowy figures and phantom lights in the wooded areas surrounding the Mission Point Resort, as well as hearing mysterious voices calling out in the night.

Mission Point Theater: The first modern building at Mission Point, in 1955 the Theater is situated between Mission House (left) and Faren Cottage (right).// Source

Harvey Haunting the Theater and Mission Point Resort

His ghost is known to linger around the theater found at the center of the Mission Point Resort ground. The theater was built by the MRA group in 1955 and given to Mackinac College in 1965. where he is said to be flirtatious, bordering on harassing women and playing pranks on men. He is also said to be pinching and poking visitors, often accompanied by cold drafts and unsettling whispers.

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The Ghost of Lucy of Mackinac Island Looking for her Parents

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A little girl is said to haunt a summer island. According to legend, the ghost of Lucy of Mackinac Island died of an illness when her parents were out of town. Still to this day she is said to roam the island, looking for where her parents went. 

In the glistening waters of Lake Huron between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, Mackinac Island is a serene retreat known for its picturesque beauty, historic charm, and an eerie reputation for the supernatural. In fact, Mackinac Island was called the most haunted town in America in 2021, with many stories having been covered over the years. And with only a full time population of around 583 people, the ghosts perhaps even outnumber the living. 

Read More: Check out all ghost stories from the USA

With no cars allowed and transportation limited to bicycles and horse-drawn carriages, the island offers a unique step back in time. Some come to enjoy the quiet seaside and enjoy the famous fudge. The island has become a perfect summer destination for Americans, but after the tourists leave in the fall, the fog from the Straits comes rolling in, and the leaves turn color, the ghost of the island remains to haunt it. 

A Brief History of Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island’s history stretches back thousands of years, with indigenous peoples such as the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Huron considering it a sacred place long before European settlers arrived. The island’s name itself, derived from the Ojibwe word “Michilimackinac,” means “big turtle,” referring to the island’s shape when viewed from above.

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The French established a fur trading post here in the 17th century, taking advantage of the rich natural resources and the strategic location that provided access to crucial trade routes. As time progressed, the island gained significance and later became a strategic military outpost during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, playing a key role in various military operations that shaped the early history of the United States.

With its scenic views and pleasant climate, in the late 19th century, it transformed into more of a summer colony and a tourist destination, attracting visitors from far and wide who sought relaxation and adventure. Today, it retains that charm, offering a blend of historical significance and natural beauty that continues to draw tourists looking to escape the bustle of modern life and immerse themselves in its rich heritage.

Mackinac Island: Cars were banned at the end of the nineteenth century due to health and safety concerns for the island’s residents and horses, as local carriage drivers said it scared their horses. This, together with the old historic houses and lush nature makes you feel like stepping back in time and welcoming old ghosts to linger.

The Ghost story of Lucy of Mackinac Island

Another well known ghost story on Mackinac Island is Lucy of Mackinac Island. She is said to be a 12 year old girl, wandering around the island in her light colored sundress and curly hair. At first glance, she probably looks like any other girl, but those looking twice will notice something strange as she appears and disappears like a ghost. 

The ghost of Lucy of Mackinac Island is not confined to a single spot on the island but can be seen peeking out from windows from old Pine Cottage B&B and following people on the staircase at Crow’s Nest Trail up to Anne’s Tablet. Anne’s Tablet is a 1916 Art Nouveau sculptural installation by William Ordway Partridge.

More Than One Ghost Haunting The Pine Cottage

Lucy of Mackinac Island is not the only one said to haunt the Pine Cottage. Although Lucy seems like she can come and go as she likes, there are some ghosts that seem trapped in this place. Spirits simply known as the man, the woman and the creature are also said to haunt this place. 

Pine Cottage: Peering out from the windows at the Pine Cottages, it is said that one of the ghost lingering there, is that of Lucy.

Room number 4 is haunted by a woman, often regarded as a helpful ghost according to the accounts of those who have encountered her presence. She is known for assisting guests in finding lost items, tidying up the space, and exuding a gentle aura that brings comfort to those who stay in the room.

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Some believe that she may be the spirit of a woman who was allegedly murdered there in 1942, a tragic event that remains shrouded in mystery, with the details of the crime never fully uncovered. This unresolved history adds to the intrigue surrounding Room 4, drawing visitors who are eager to experience the soothing presence of the ghost and perhaps glean more insight into the tragic story that lingers in the shadows.

The man is thought to be the killer of the woman. There are however no unsolved murders on Mackinac Island except that of Frances Lacey who were murdered in 1960. She didn’t stay at the Pine Cottages though. 

Who was Lucy of Mackinac Island?

Back to Lucy, who is said to wander around the entire island, appearing to tourists with a haunting grace. Who was she when alive? Was her name even truly Lucy? Although a well-known ghost, she remains an enigma, not a well-known girl. There are not really many records that fit her descriptions; fragmented tales and local legends fill the gaps.

According to the local lore, Lucy died from a sickness when her family left town for the weekend, some say they went as far as Detroit. Did they leave her alone, were they as some would have it, drunkard parents? No one knows, but it is said that she was found dead when they returned. 

Now she is wandering, lost and calling for her parents. As dusk falls, the stories of her life and untimely death linger in the air, raising questions about her true identity and the life she once led before she became part of the island’s haunting allure.

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The Luxurious Haunting at the Grand Hotel at Mackinac Island

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At the old and stately Grand Hotel at Mackinac Island, there are rumors about more than one ghost haunting the place. When building the hotel, they uncovered so many human bones they lost count. Some say that they are still under the luxurious hotel.

In the pristine waters of Lake Huron, between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, Mackinac Island serves as a tranquil retreat celebrated for its picturesque beauty, historic allure, and a notable reputation for the supernatural. In fact, Mackinac Island was called the most haunted town in America in 2021, with many stories having been covered over the years. And with only a full time population of around 583 people, the ghosts perhaps even outnumber the living. 

Read More: Check out all ghost stories from the USA

With no cars allowed and transportation limited to bicycles and horse-drawn carriages, the island offers a unique step back in time. Some come to enjoy the quiet seaside and enjoy the famous fudge. The island has become a perfect summer destination for Americans, but after the tourists leave in the fall, the fog from the Straits comes rolling in, and the leaves turn color, the ghost of the island remains to haunt it. 

A Brief History of Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island’s history stretches back thousands of years, with indigenous peoples such as the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Huron considering it a sacred place long before European settlers arrived. The island’s name itself, derived from the Ojibwe word “Michilimackinac,” means “big turtle,” referring to the island’s shape when viewed from above.

Read more: Check out all ghost stories from Mackinac Island

The French established a fur trading post here in the 17th century, and the island later became a strategic military outpost during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. In the late 19th century, it became more of a summer colony and a tourist destination that it still is. 

Mackinac Island: Cars were banned at the end of the nineteenth century due to health and safety concerns for the island’s residents and horses, as local carriage drivers said it scared their horses. This, together with the old historic houses and lush nature makes you feel like stepping back in time and welcoming old ghosts to linger.

The Grand Hotel: A Luxurious Haunt

The Grand Hotel at Mackinac Island has become an iconic symbol of the island, is as famous for its opulence as it is for its ghostly residents. Built in 1887, this sprawling hotel has hosted numerous notable guests—and a few uninvited spectral ones.

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The Grand Hotel is located on Grand Avenue is one of the most recognizable buildings with its 660-foot porch said to be the longest in the world. It was built in 1887 for the rich rail and steamship passengers. 

Movies have been filmed here and presidents and celebrities have stayed here. And according to some, so does the dead. 

Grand Hotel at Mackinac Island

The Mass Graves Found on Mackinac Island

In 2011 developers of a new hotel discovered a mass grave downtown on Mackinac Island. They had a plan of  building a three storey hotel at the site. Before the hotel construction started, there was a building known as the MacNally Cottage at the location. Some think that the cottage was built on a Catholic cemetery of the St. Anne’s Catholic Church who closed the cemetery in December in 1851. where there were many native american members as well. The police said that there were some bones belonging to animals, but there were also human bones. The human bones found were likely from the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of the Chippewa natives. Many hundred bones were unearthed.

The tribal members came to reclaim and rebury the remains to give them a traditional ceremony, but the building of the hotel went on ahead as well. The next year a few bones were discovered on the site of a remodel for a Main Street store. So it’s safe to say that most of the construction work on Mackinac Island will dig up some bones. Which begs the question, what did they find when they first built the Grand Hotel in 1887? 

According to the lore, they found so many bones and bodies during construction that they were unable to keep track of them. Who were the people buried here? Were they Anishinaabe Chiefs, warring tribes, or the fallen European soldiers from the wars fought on the land? We don’t really know, because they decided to build on top of them without removing the skeletons in the ground or doing further investigations. Some say that this has angered the spirits, and awakened them to haunt the Grand Hotel. 

The Ghosts of the Grand Hotel

So what are the ghost stories inside of the Grand Hotel at Mackinac Island? According to the staff, they keep hearing and seeing things they can’t explain, when they clock in for the morning shift, they find furniture has mysteriously moved. There are many different entities that are said to be the ones haunting the Grand Hotel. Here are some of the legends:

The Lady in Black

One of the most well-known spirits is the “Lady in Black,” believed to be a former guest who never checked out. Guests and staff have reported seeing the spirit of a young woman wearing Victorian era clothing, wandering the halls, particularly near the hotel’s grand staircase or walking a large dog on the porch after dark. She has even been said to get into bed with the other living guests.

The Haunting Black Mass

Another peculiar thing that is said to be haunting the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is a sort of evil entity, appearing for staff and guests as a black mass with glowing red eyes. 

A maintenance man was once working at the theater stage at the hotel. According to him, there was suddenly a black mass rushing after him, knocking him off his feet and out. Two days later he woke up from the fall and decided to never go back to the hotel.

Haunted Hotel: There is said to be more than one ghost haunting the hotel. //Source: Photo of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island during the late 1920’s.

Other Ghost Haunting the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

Another frequent sighting is that of an elderly man in a top hat lingering around the hotel’s bar and piano room, smoking a cigar. Those who see him claim that he disappears when approached.

Another is the ghost of Little Rebecca, who passed away on the grounds and haunts the fourth floor, being spotted floating or walking through the halls and disappearing to nowhere.

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The Haunted Elevators of The Bowery Hotel

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In the middle of the night in the Lower East Side hotel in New York City, the elevators of The Bowery Hotel are said to act in a paranormal manner. Every night at one in the morning, they go up and down of their own will, carrying their ghostly guests.

On Manhattan’s Lower East Side, The Bowery Hotel stands as a beacon of luxury and historical intrigue on 335 Bowery in the East Village. Although the hotel is not really that old, it has already managed to have conjured up a haunted rumour.

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This iconic hotel, steeped in the charm of New York’s Gilded Age inspired decor, offers more than just opulent decor and sumptuous comfort—it harbors a dark, spectral history that has become part of its allure. Beneath the velvet drapes and within the shadows of its oil-painted hallways, legends of hauntings and paranormal activity have taken root, giving the hotel an eerie reputation.

The Bowery Hotel: Source: Flickr/Phillip Ritz

The Bowery’s Historical Legacy

The Bowery Hotel is more than just a boutique retreat; it’s a window into New York City’s storied past. The neighborhood itself, once a hub of the city’s gritty underbelly, has evolved through the centuries from a bustling thoroughfare for immigrants and artists to a chic destination for travelers and residents alike.

The Bowery: Making a throwback to a cozy time, it sticks out from modern New York City. Is the nostalgic interior something that evokes a haunted vibe? Source: Wikimedia

Opening its doors in the early 2000s, The Bowery Hotel was designed to evoke the grandeur of New York’s Gilded Age. Its interiors, adorned with plush velvet, antique furnishings, and oil paintings reminiscent of the late 19th century, create an atmosphere that is both inviting and haunting. The charm of the hotel’s decor is undeniable, yet many visitors have reported an unsettling undercurrent—a sense that they are not alone.

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Since then big celebrities have partied their way into the night. And if we are to believe the legends, some of the guests checked into the hotel rooms, sitting having a sip at the bar and riding the elevators, are not of the living kind. 

The Haunting Legends of the Bowery Hotel

Perhaps the most famous legend associated with The Bowery Hotel revolves around its elevators. Guests and staff alike have reported strange occurrences involving the lifts, particularly at the stroke of one in the morning. 

According to the tales, the elevators often go haywire—doors opening and closing without cause, buttons lighting up at random, and sometimes even stopping between floors. This phenomenon has been attributed to the hotel’s resident poltergeists, mischievous spirits that seem to revel in the disruption of the hotel’s nightly calm.

One popular theory suggests that these spirits are tied to the hotel’s location, which has a long and storied past. The location wasn’t always so swanky, as the Lower East Side used to be one of the city’s poorest places. The Bowery neighborhood was once home to theaters, flophouses, and speakeasies, places where revelry often ended in tragedy. Even when it was built, it was next to the Salvation Army shelter and methadone clinic. Some believe that the spirits of those who met untimely ends in the area have found a new home in the hotel, bringing with them the chaos and unrest of their former lives.

The hotel is also right next to The New York Marble Cemetery, and many think that the ghostly happenings are from the spirits lingering in the cemetery and having taken a trip into the hotel. 

The New York Marble Cemetery: With its entrance at 41 Second Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, was founded in 1830 and was the first non-sectarian cemetery in the city and is right by the Bowery Hotel. Could this be the source of the haunted rumors? Source: Wikimedia

Ghostly Encounters at the Bowery

Beyond the mischievous elevators, guests have reported other ghostly encounters throughout the hotel. Shadowy figures have been spotted in the dimly lit hallways, disappearing around corners or vanishing into thin air. The hotel’s oil paintings, some depicting somber and mysterious subjects, seem to watch over visitors, their gazes following passersby in a disconcerting manner.

One story passed around the halls, talks about a guest that got his beer spilled over himself, or knocked out of his hand, although he was sitting by himself. The doing of a malevolent spirit, or one too many beers?

Some visitors have even claimed to hear disembodied whispers in their rooms at night, the faint murmur of voices that cannot be traced to any living source. Cold spots, sudden drops in temperature One story in particular talks about one of the guests who was welcomed by the ghost of a woman wearing white as he was checking into his room. 

Room at the Bowery: Some claim to have met the ghost of a woman as they entered the room. Who could this mysterious woman that people claim to have seen, but know nothing of? Source: Wikimedia

This was not the only time the legend of the woman in white at the hotel has been told, and it looks like the legend is spreading. Some sources claim over 700 guests have spotted her, asking for directions before vanishing into thin air. 

Perhaps the worst is the talk about the feeling of being strangled in the bed as you are asleep. Would you dare to check in?

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