When Michele Clark managed an antique store in Brazil, she didn’t imagine that the American customer looking to furnish a restored country mansion would someday become her husband. Today, this transplanted Brazilian keeps one eye on the couple’s South American B&B and the other on their Lake Michigan gift shop. Join the conversation to learn about jeitinho brasileiro (the Brazilian art of wiggle room) and a unique form of grass that glows like gold and lasts for centuries.
Looking for a home-away-from-home? With the West Michigan area’s bed and breakfasts, you’re sure to find a warm and welcoming place to spend the night. You’re in good hands when you visit these cozy retreats, as you’re served breakfast each morning and retire to a comfy bed.
Book a stay at one of the area’s most popular bed and breakfasts this fall, the Henderson Castle Inn and Winery in Kalamazoo, for the vacation of a lifetime. You are just minutes away from theaters, shopping, and a vibrant nightlife of downtown, yet secluded enough to enjoy a quiet night free from the noise of the city. Start the day with an incredible breakfast and then soak in the rooftop hot tub while taking in the breathtaking view of downtown Kalamazoo.
When staying at Yelton Manor Bed and Breakfast in South Haven, you can expect impeccable hospitality, lavish gardens, relaxing decks, wholesome food, and spontaneous fun. Just a stone’s throw from the beach and walkable to everything in the laid-back resort of South Haven, this is the perfect destination for your next weekend away.
White Rabbit Inn B&B in Lakeside is every couple’s dream for a romantic weekend away. Surrounded by woods and Lake Michigan, it is the perfect spot to go and escape the hustle and bustle of your everyday life.
Gordon Beach Inn, Union Pier
Recognized by the State of Michigan as a historical site, Gordon Beach Inn in Union Pier should be on your bucket list of places to stay this fall. They have great on-site restaurants and convenient beach access. You can even bring along your furry friend to this pet-friendly hotspot!
Sherwood Forest B&B in Saugatuck invites you to their beautiful wooded setting where they are situated just steps away from Lake Michigan. End the day watching the sunset from their relaxing wraparound porch to complete your perfect getaway.
Serendipity Bed and Breakfast in Saugatuck provides guests with countless amenities to suit every need you may have. Start your day’s adventure with good food and even better company at the daily complimentary breakfast. After breakfast, take on the town, just steps away! Unique shops, artist-owned galleries, great restaurants, the boat docks, boardwalk, and more will have your day filled up with one-of-a-kind adventures.
You will not regret booking your stay at Twin Oaks Inn in Saugatuck. Right in the heart of downtown near countless shops, restaurants, art galleries, and marinas, it makes for the ideal weekend getaway. The inn is also just a short drive to beautiful orchards and wineries, perfect for bringing in the fall season.
National House Inn, Marshall
The city of Marshall is home to some of the best inns and bed and breakfasts in the state, including the celebrated National House Inn, the oldest operating bed and breakfast in Michigan. Their 15 rooms offer modern luxuries with a 19th-century flavor. Your stay at the National House Inn is only a few steps from downtown, museums, shopping, and restaurants.
The capital city of Lansing is the perfect destination for any B&B lover. The city is filled with unique and charming spots perfect for a weekend away that will leave you speechless. These destinations are known for great hospitality and will give you the feeling of time standing still.
Book your stay at the Maplewood Hotel in Saugatuck, a unique boutique hotel with over 150 years of experience in providing nothing short of exceptional hospitality to guests from all over the state.
Wickwood Inn, Saugatuck
The Amble Inn in Fennville is the perfect place to take in the award-winning Art Coast! After checking out nearby galleries, shops, and beaches take the time to relax in a rustic setting and forget all of your worries.
Stop by the Wickwood Inn in Saugatuck for your next weekend getaway or family vacation. The beautiful and cozy inn is stocked with original art, antiques, and an impressive library to help you unwind by the crackling fireplace.
What’s the best home away from home? Bed & Breakfasts, of course. Such accommodations are designed for comfort, charm and uniqueness for the guests that walk through the front doors. Pamper yourself… and wake up to the smell of a freshly prepared breakfast. You’ll feel right at home with these West Michigan Bed & Breakfasts.
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The Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance wants you to know about the National House Inn B&B, which is the oldest operating inn in Michigan. Overlooking the beautiful Brooks Memorial Fountain in Marshall, the B&B infuses 19th-century flavor with the luxuries of modern conveniences in all 15 of its rooms. Time travel hasn’t been invented yet, so this is the next best way to experience a bygone era.
National House Inn
The Greater Lansing Area prides itself in offering B&Bs that blend a fine attention to detail with an element of surprise. The area’s B&Bs have waterfalls, Koi ponds, Tudor-style settings and more.
How does staying at a B&B overlooking Lake Michigan sound? Check out a list on The Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council’s website. The area’s B&Bs have received several awards, including Reader’s Choice Favorite Bed & Breakfast in Southwestern Michigan for eight years in a row.
Yelton Manor Bed & Breakfast in South Haven/Van Buren County offers a lovely place to lay your head after a long day of travel and fun. Yelton Manor was just named #2 in the Best Bed and Breakfast Destination in West Michigan by WWMT’s The Best of Michigan Viewers Poll. Enjoy the beautiful grounds, delicious food and desirable location.
The White Lake Area and Muskegon County are home to Amanda’s Bequest Bed & Breakfast — take a trip back in time at this 1873 Manse. This place is a must-visit for foodies with hits farm-to-table dining and on-site heritage culinary school where you can learn how to cook from scratch.
There’s never a bad time to visitApplesauce Inn Bed & Breakfastin Bellaire — it’s a four-season B&B. Enjoy hiking at Grass River Natural Area, biking in Downtown Bellaire, kayaking the Chain of Lakes region and golfing at nearby Shanty Creek.
Sparkling wine at the Chateau Chantal
Known for its wine, Chateau Chantal also has a Bed & Breakfast open all year round. Rated the most romantic B&B in the state, Chateau Chantal offers guests a private winery tour, complimentary glass of wine per night and a free wine tasting experience. Founder Bob Begin can usually be found pouring orange juice for guests each morning, tell stories and making sure everyone feels right at home.
Located in the middle of serene Northern Michigan, Horton Creek B&B is the perfect place to stay. Their seven-room, lodge-themed home is complete with a full breakfast in the morning and dessert each evening. Enjoy a peaceful walk on the trails that wind through 60 acres of secluded woods.
