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Small Retreats, Big Ideas: Why a Boutique Inn Makes the Perfect Place to Gather

Not every retreat needs a conference center. In fact, sometimes getting away from conference rooms is the entire point. Whether you're bringing together a leadership team to think about the year ahead, gathering a nonprofit board for strategic planni… Read more
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Cozy Up in South Haven: Why We Love Winter at Inn at the Park

Most people first fall in love with South Haven in the summer. The beaches are busy. Boats fill the harbor. Downtown is bustling. The days are long, and Lake Michigan is the center of everything. Then winter arrives, and South Haven becomes something… Read more
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Harvest Season in Southwest Michigan: One of the Best Times to Experience South Haven

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
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Planning a Group Trip to South Haven? Stop Renting Multiple Vacation Homes.

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
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The Best Group Getaways Aren't About the Itinerary

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
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A Whole-Inn Stay in South Haven for Groups, Retreats, and Gatherings

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
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South Haven Has Michigan's Best Beach. Here's How to Turn It Into a Getaway.

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
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Why Smaller, Simpler Getaways Feel Better Right Now

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
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Featured by National Geographic: Why South Haven Deserves the Spotlight

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
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South Haven Inn Reviews: What Guests Are Saying About Their Stay

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