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.
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South Haven Lighthouse
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
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Deerlick Creek Park
76773 13th AveLittle 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 HwyFor 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 Beach
South Havens largest beach with lots of room to spread out.
40 mile hike and bike trail connecting South Haven to Kalamazoo
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Kal-Haven Trailhead
Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State Park40 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.
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Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
34270 Co Rd 652Michigan’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 :)
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DeGrandchamp Farm
76241 14th AveTypically 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
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South Beach
60 Water StTake 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.
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Saugatuck
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.
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Saugatuck Dune Rides
6495 Blue Star HwyHang 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.
I-Van Buren State Park
23960 Ruggles RdMount Baldhead
Get your cardio here
Food scene
Healthier fare recommendations
Taste
402 Phoenix StKitchen 527
527 Phoenix StCafe Julia
561 Huron StSherman Dairy Bar
1601 Phoenix StPhoenix Street Cafe
259 Phoenix StEveryday People Cafe
11 W Center StLocated 20 minutes north in Douglas Michigan
Salt of the Earth
114 E Main StPennyroyal Cafe & Provisions
3319 Blue Star HwyPhil's Bar & Grille
215 Butler StThe Farmhouse Deli & Pantry
100 Blue Star HwyMaria's Taste Of Italy
330 Center StThe Living Room of South Haven
520 Phoenix StIsabel's Market + Eatery
310 Blue Star HwyThe Southerner
880 Holland StSW Michigan Cannabis
Green Koi Provisioning
435 Blue Star HighwayCraft beer
Waypost Brewing
1630 Blue Star HwyThree Blondes Brewing
1875 Phoenix StSaugatuck Brewing Company
2948 Blue Star HwyLet’s go Antiquing
One of my favorite haunts.
Sunset Junque Shop
856 Blue Star Memorial HwyMurphy’s Antique Mall
321 Center StBlue Star Antique Pavilion
2948 Blue Star HwyFarmers Markets
Local produce!
Dutch Farm Market
6967 109th AveBarden's Farm Market
427 71st StSouth Haven Farmers Market
539 Phoenix StSaturday mornings! Just go..it’s wonderful.