Marc's Guidebook

Marc
Marc's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Located at South Beach and a perfect backdrop to South Haven’s beautiful beaches. Also a great place to watch the sun set.
25 locals recommend
South Haven Lighthouse
25 locals recommend
Located at South Beach and a perfect backdrop to South Haven’s beautiful beaches. Also a great place to watch the sun set.
Little known beach just 1 mile south of the cottage. Great to bike or take a walk to see the sunset or enjoy the beach
9 locals recommend
Deerlick Creek Park
76773 13th Ave
9 locals recommend
Little known beach just 1 mile south of the cottage. Great to bike or take a walk to see the sunset or enjoy the beach
For a quick completely nature experience. Take the 20 minute walk through the forest at North Point Park and end up on the sand dune bluffs 100’ above Lake Michigan. Perfect place to take a picnic.
North Point County Park
20000 Blue Star Hwy
For a quick completely nature experience. Take the 20 minute walk through the forest at North Point Park and end up on the sand dune bluffs 100’ above Lake Michigan. Perfect place to take a picnic.
South Havens largest beach with lots of room to spread out.
44 locals recommend
North Beach
44 locals recommend
South Havens largest beach with lots of room to spread out.
40 mile hike and bike trail connecting South Haven to Kalamazoo
39 locals recommend
Kal-Haven Trailhead
Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State Park
39 locals recommend
40 mile hike and bike trail connecting South Haven to Kalamazoo
Michigan’s six fish hatcheries release up to 330,000 ton of indigenous fish in to the lakes, rivers and waterways a year. This small hatchery is about a 30 minute drive from the house.
6 locals recommend
Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
34270 Co Rd 652
6 locals recommend
Michigan’s six fish hatcheries release up to 330,000 ton of indigenous fish in to the lakes, rivers and waterways a year. This small hatchery is about a 30 minute drive from the house.
Typically mid August through early September you can pick your own blueberries just 1 mile north of the property. Just follow the U-Pick signs to the white trailer. I keep baking supplies in the house for you to make some blueberry muffins for the next days breakfast :)
20 locals recommend
DeGrandchamp Farm
76241 14th Ave
20 locals recommend
Typically mid August through early September you can pick your own blueberries just 1 mile north of the property. Just follow the U-Pick signs to the white trailer. I keep baking supplies in the house for you to make some blueberry muffins for the next days breakfast :)
Take the kids to the new splash pad located by the river up from the South Beach parking lot
46 locals recommend
South Beach
60 Water St
46 locals recommend
Take the kids to the new splash pad located by the river up from the South Beach parking lot
One of the most charming towns just 20 minutes north of South Haven. Stop in to Douglas next door as well.
139 locals recommend
Saugatuck
139 locals recommend
One of the most charming towns just 20 minutes north of South Haven. Stop in to Douglas next door as well.
Hang on to your hat! It’s a fun open air truck ride through the woods and in to the dunes.. knowledgeable drivers will give you a little history lesson of the dunes and area along the way.
106 locals recommend
Saugatuck Dune Rides
6495 Blue Star Hwy
106 locals recommend
Hang on to your hat! It’s a fun open air truck ride through the woods and in to the dunes.. knowledgeable drivers will give you a little history lesson of the dunes and area along the way.
49 locals recommend
Van Buren State Park
23960 Ruggles Rd
49 locals recommend
Get your cardio here
53 locals recommend
Mount Baldhead
53 locals recommend
Get your cardio here

Food scene

Healthier fare recommendations
74 locals recommend
Taste
402 Phoenix St
74 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Kitchen 527
527 Phoenix St
19 locals recommend
40 locals recommend
Cafe Julia
561 Huron St
40 locals recommend
56 locals recommend
Sherman Dairy Bar
1601 Phoenix St
56 locals recommend
28 locals recommend
Phoenix Street Cafe
259 Phoenix St
28 locals recommend
Located 20 minutes north in Douglas Michigan
60 locals recommend
Everyday People Cafe
11 W Center St
60 locals recommend
Located 20 minutes north in Douglas Michigan
78 locals recommend
Salt of the Earth
114 E Main St
78 locals recommend
33 locals recommend
Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions
3319 Blue Star Hwy
33 locals recommend
80 locals recommend
Phil's Bar & Grille
215 Butler St
80 locals recommend
52 locals recommend
The Farmhouse Deli & Pantry
100 Blue Star Hwy
52 locals recommend
38 locals recommend
Maria's Taste Of Italy
330 Center St
38 locals recommend
The Living Room of South Haven
520 Phoenix St
6 locals recommend
22 locals recommend
Isabel's Market + Eatery
310 Blue Star Hwy
22 locals recommend
69 locals recommend
The Southerner
880 Holland St
69 locals recommend

SW Michigan Cannabis

Green Koi Provisioning
435 Blue Star Highway

Craft beer

26 locals recommend
Waypost Brewing
1630 Blue Star Hwy
26 locals recommend
50 locals recommend
Three Blondes Brewing
1875 Phoenix St
50 locals recommend
71 locals recommend
Saugatuck Brewing Company
2948 Blue Star Hwy
71 locals recommend

Let’s go Antiquing

One of my favorite haunts.
Sunset Junque Shop
856 Blue Star Memorial Hwy
Murphy’s Antique Mall
321 Center St
11 locals recommend
Blue Star Antique Pavilion
2948 Blue Star Hwy
11 locals recommend

Farmers Markets

Local produce!
9 locals recommend
Dutch Farm Market
6967 109th Ave
9 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
Barden's Farm Market
427 71st St
14 locals recommend
Saturday mornings! Just go..it’s wonderful.
30 locals recommend
South Haven Farmers Market
539 Phoenix St
30 locals recommend
Saturday mornings! Just go..it’s wonderful.