Bay View is an unincorporated resort community in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in Bear Creek Township, Emmet County on Little Traverse Bay and abuts the east side of the city of Petoskey alo…Bay View is an unincorporated resort community in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in Bear Creek Township, Emmet County on Little Traverse Bay and abuts the east side of the city of Petoskey along U.S. Highway 31. The ZIP code is 49770 and the FIPS place code is 06260. It was originally formed as part of the Methodist Camp Meeting movement and later adapted to the precepts of the Chautauqua movement. The structures on the Bay View community consist of: 30 community owned buildings 440 cottages 2 hotels on premise - Stafford's Bay View Inn and The Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant Other facilities include: A post office, beach with a swim area, children's pool and a sail house.