From the Innkeeper
Ask a local when the best time to visit South Haven is, and you may be surprised by the answer.
Many won't say July.
They'll say September or October.
Harvest season has a way of changing the entire feel of Southwest Michigan. The beaches become quie… Read more
Planning a getaway for a large group sounds exciting... until it's time to decide where everyone is going to stay.
Many groups begin by searching Airbnb or VRBO, only to discover there aren't many homes large enough to accommodate everyone comfortabl… Read more
Ask someone what they remember most about a great group getaway.
It usually isn't the schedule.
It's the conversations over breakfast before everyone heads out for the day.
It's laughing on the porch after dinner.
It's comparing stories over a glass … Read more
There is something special about having a place all to yourselves.
For groups, that can be hard to find.
A vacation rental may give you shared space, but not enough bathrooms. A hotel may give everyone their own room, but nowhere meaningful to gather… Read more
We were thrilled to see South Haven’s South Beach named Best Beach in Michigan by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
And honestly, we get it.
South Haven has always had a way of turning a beach day into something bigger. It is the lake, of co… Read more
There is a reason smaller trips are starting to feel more appealing.
Travel has gotten expensive, busy, and sometimes overly complicated. Between airfare, gas prices, packed schedules, and the pressure to make every trip feel “big,” it is easy to for… Read more
South Haven Featured in National Geographic’s Michigan Travel Guide
We were excited to see South Haven included in a recent National Geographic travel guide highlighting the best of Michigan’s Lake Michigan shoreline.
In the article, South Haven is r… Read more
South Haven Inn Reviews: What Our Guests Are Saying
After each stay at both Waters View Inn and Inn at the Park, we send a simple message to our guests:
“On a scale of 1 to 10, how happy are you with your stay?”
It is a straightforward question, and … Read more
A Slower Start to the Morning (The Way It Should Be)
At Inn at the Park, breakfast is not something you rush through. It is part of the experience.
Each morning begins with fresh coffee and a house-made breakfast cake, followed by a seated breakfast … Read more
From 19th Century Lakeshore Resorts to Boutique Stays at Waters View Inn and Inn at the Park
South Haven, Michigan has welcomed travelers to the shores of Lake Michigan for more than 170 years. From its earliest hotels in the 1850s to today’s boutiqu… Read more