This is a fabulous place for a retreat as long as the weather is NOT too hot. All of the bedrooms…read morehave room AC units, but the downstairs main part of the house doesn't...so it can be pretty toasty. HOWEVER, if it is fall and cooler temps it is lovely..the place is wonderful. The bedrooms are all lovely, each with their own bath (no closets though) . The location cannot be beat, the house is appointed very well...we loved it for a family reunion for sure. The screened in porch is great, the yard open ups to a park, which is perfect for the kids or anyone. There are very nice art pieces in the house which makes it very interesting as well. Rooms to gather..... There is a lovely yard as well...we loved it..just won't go when it's hot again.

Great location within walking distance to anywhere. Barb was a pleasure and very accommodating…read more Will be back again!

My partner and I stayed at Twin Oaks for our first post-COVID vacation. We wanted a place right in…read moredowntown Saugatuck to relax and use as a home base to go check out things like the Dunes State Park and Twin Oaks was just PERFECT! Molly and Rob are fantastic hosts and made a phenomenal breakfast for us every single morning. Even more, they are kind and welcoming people who were just a pleasure to be around during our stay at the inn. This was our first time in Saugatuck but I'm confident we'll be back and we won't think about staying anywhere but Twin Oaks!

This place is awesome!! Our room was comfortable and super clean, Molly was extremely accommodating…read moreand cooked a delicious breakfast every morning. The location is perfect, and walking distance from everything you could need. We will definitely be staying here again.

Old Harbor Inn was the perfect spot to stay for a weekend getaway. My room was early ready once I…read morearrived, which was great after a road trip in. Additionally, Old Harbor Inn was right in the heart of shops, and all things downtown South Haven. I took many walks down to the lighthouse easily. Finally, service and staff were super friendly, while also helping me ship items accidentally left after I checked out. I will definitely opt for Old Harbor Inn again for my next trip!

Nice facility. But they made a mistake on our reservation and charged us $85 to fix their mistake.read more

We were slightly concerned when we decided to stay at the Valentine Lodge. We read several reviews…read morethat were not good at all. It's hard to say with anything regarding on-line reviews though because for every negative review you will undoubtedly find a couple positive reviews. After searching online for hotels and then B&Bs in the Saugatuck/Douglas area we were nearly scared off by the high costs of other chains and B&Bs. Then we found the Valentine Lodge. We almost couldn't believe the listed cost because of the comparables. We booked the room online and then called and spoke with the owner. From the start they were very nice people and assisted with our questions. If you are looking for the Ritz, Raddison or some other other high end chic hotel, this is not it! Go ahead stay at one of those and pay quadruple the cost for a room. If you are looking for a decent room, friendly staff and a place close to town this is a great bet for you. We arrived on a Friday afternoon to stay through Sunday and couldn't help be impressed by the size of the house. Think old world charm of a southern style mansion with a beautiful front porch on the first and second floor facing the street. The grounds were immense and well kept. We met the owner and she graciously explained their rooms, policies and assisted with the area. As we made our way up the grand staircase we were a bit awestruck buy the decor and size of the home. Yes there are a lot of paintings as she is an artist. I thought they were pretty and added to the charm of the place. We found our room on the third floor and got a bit settled in. My ONE complaint of the room was the hard bed. It didn't bother me a ton but my girlfriend wasn't thrilled. The bathroom was clean, the bedroom was clean and the decor was dated but fine. Again if you're going to pick a bed and breakfast apart for older decor you should probably be staying at a high end hotel. We enjoyed the free wifi and charm of the place. We were out late and had no problems getting in and heading to bed. The next morning we headed down for the breakfast. Everything was clean and well prepared. It looked like it may have been a family affair with everyone pitching in. The egg dish was not marked with it's ingredients, (as one reviewer lamented) I didn't care, it was delicious! There was fresh fruit, hash browns, an egg scramble, juice, water and appropriate condiments. They provide trays if you wish to eat outside on the front or back porch or even on the second floor enclosed porch. We opted for the second floor. Upon return to the kitchen area they were cleaning and making sure the guests were taken care of. From the moment we checked in until we left on Sunday the owner was friendly and helpful. It's obvious that her and some of her family live in the home because they are at your beck and call for all intensive purposes. We had a great experience at the Valentine Lodge bed and breakfast and would definitely suggest it to others. Again if B&B's aren't your thing and you expect high class amenities go to a high end place. We would definitely stay here again.

My husband and I stayed at the Valentine Lodge from Saturday to Monday last weekend. We loved it…read moreand will certainly be back the next time we are visiting Saugatuck/Douglas. On walking up to the place, it looked very cozy, warm, and inviting. The couple who own the B&B are super nice, very helpful, and just adorable. We stayed in the Valentina Room, which is on the second floor, first door on the left. It was actually bigger than I expected and had a large king size bed. We were very comfortable there. The house itself is charming, and the walls are decorated with oil paintings done by one of the family members. There are two very large decks - one in front of the house on the ground floor and the other is a large screened in porch in the front of the house on the second floor. We used both during our stay using the main floor one to eat breakfast and the second floor one to relax, drink tea, and read books/magazines before bed. This B&B is located in Douglas, which is just a short five minute drive from downtown Saugatuck. I was glad to be a little out of town, as it was always peaceful and quiet at Valentine Lodge. There was free wi fi (we never used it), wine glasses, a corkscrew, a mini fridge, and a mini coffee pot in our room, on demand tea on the porch, and board games and books to use throughout the house. Oh, and the breakfasts were just delicious. On Sunday morning, there was toast, yogurt, three kinds of quiche, blueberry cake, fruit salad, and of course coffee and orange juice. On Monday morning, we were the only guests at the B&B and we were asked what time we wanted breakfast and were told she would make it for us whenever we wanted. That breakfast was lovely too and consisted of bagels, toast, scrambled eggs, fruit salad, yogurt, coffee, and orange juice. It was ready the moment we walked down the stairs. I highly recommend this wonderful B&B. It would be a shame to miss it.

Very charming, warm, and cozy Inn. Hosts Eric and Tracy were very attentive and thorough in the…read moretour if the Inn. Our room, the Cedar, was very spacious with attention to detail everywhere. i especially appreciated the make up removers, super absorbent towels, and blue tooth music. I had a fantastic night's sleep on the king bed. The views of the surrounding forest covered in fresh snow was a nice touch....how did they do that? lol. Will be back!!!!

This is the best place to stay in the Saugatuck/Douglas area! The hosts are the nicest people and…read moreaccommodating to every need! The room was spotless and even more beautiful than the pictures! They are so helpful with recommendations, they provide coffee and welcome beverages, and a delicious homemade breakfast every day. Couldn't have asked for a better stay. Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for accommodations in the area.

My family stayed here June 25-28 for a family reunion, so we had about 10 of the suites booked…read more First, the area is very nice, love Saugatuck! My husband and I stayed in a 1 bedroom suite. It was fine, but I would suggest a couple of things: the bathtub had nothing on its floor and no texture so it was very slippery! Also, the furnishings are very dated and need to be replaced. The one bedroom had a king bed and a full bed in it so there was very little floor space. A sofabed would work much better. My daughter and her family stayed in the suite next door and the exterior door frame had alot of peeling paint (not great for little kids!) The pool was great and it had a hot tub which was nice to have in the cool evenings. The entrance to the place needs a light. At night you can't see it! All in all, I would give it a 3.5-4.

We were pleasantly surprised with the Secret of Saugatuck Suites. We stayed in a 2 bedroom suite…read moreand the rooms are better in person than in the online photos. It was clean, quiet, and a little off the Saugatuck beaten path, but only a 5 min. drive to downtown. We would definitely stay here again.

My wife and I go here each year for a mental "reset". The grounds are immaculate (arboretum…read morequality) and the rooms are modern and clean. The owners and staff are exceedingly friendly and accomodating. There are bikes, kayaks and a paddleboard available. A nice pool is available as well as areas around the grounds to sit and read or simply enjoy the view (some with gas firepits). Breakfast is included, which probably makes the restaurants downtown unhappy. We used to run into town for breakfast but LSR's are as good or better than anything in town. I almost hate to recommend them because I don't want them full when I want to go (I'll keep those dates a secret). I can see great sunsets in Iowa, but they look more beautiful over Lake Michigan. Saugatuck and Douglas have great shopping and restaurants and are only minutes away. I noticed a few comments (from many years ago) complaining about the beach and the "no kids" policy. Most of the time there is an expansive beach, but lake levels (which change yearly and even daily) can affect the size of the beach. There's a huge deck right on the lake if the beach is small. And the no kids under 13 policy is right on the reservations page, but if you can't read I can see how you might miss it.

Great resort! The rooms are very clean and updated. You get breakfast either your room. The…read morebreakfast is a sit down and order off the menu. The items on the menu were all very delicious. The pool has a nice size pool with numerous lawn chairs and loungers. The pool is he's and clean. The resort does a great job of upkeep the ground.

Excellent Place to Stay!! Very Clean and Excellent Food!!!…read moreJ. Paules Fenn Inn is a great Bed And Breakfast. My wife, I, and 2 small dogs, kept in a large cage stayed here in late October 2018. The rooms were clean and well preserved. We were able to get a room with sliding glass doors, to allow easy exit/entrance to take the dogs out. Nice and well kept grounds. We need to return in the Spring or Summer to see the great gardens and paths. Several Wineries and attractions nearby to visit. The owner, Ms. Paulette Clouse, was a very pleasant and easy to approach and speak with. Very affordable. Comfortable beds and seating. WE have mentioned this fabulous place to several friends. This was a special place and we can not wait to return.

Because I travel with my cat - a well-behaved and mature calico - my choices of accommodations -…read morewhether it is B&B or hotel - are limited. So I was very pleased to find this inn in Fennville, just next to the Saugatuck-Douglas resort area. The inn is very nice, beautiful grounds adjacent to prairie and fields, and the rooms are quite comfortable. Mine was a shared bath and the bath available was very well-appointed. There is a coffee station upstairs for making single cups of gourmet coffee. And a porch upstairs for relaxing and sunning. The breakfast is served not in the dining room but in an enclosed sun porch.. The food was excellent and the hostess very pleasant. She does own dogs, small dogs that have to kept from the stairs by a doggie fence so guests must negotiate the doggie fence. However, upon sitting down to breakfast, the hostess introduced me to the capsules she had placed at my setting. They were some sort of fruit and vegetable powder or concentrate and she extolled their virtues and invited me to try them at no cost of course. I am not a believer in replacements or artificial products like margarine or weight-reducing shakes or pills, so i thought nothing of it. She explained that they are actually better than real veggies and fruit and claimed that they had the classic curative powers of other type products. She gave me a small supply and wanted to know if she could call me in 30 days to follow up on my progress with them. I was not interested, but I felt her disappointment. She has a small "store" at the reception desk with Eastern medicine products and items to accompany her Reiki services. I wasn't about to sign up for one of those after the nutritional product solicitation. Frankly I think it is inappropriate to be hocking such products at a B&B without asking guests in advance. I have since had need of a pet-friendly inn in that area but will not return for that reason. Otherwise, I thought her establishment was first-rate - it's just unfortunate that she cannot separate her money-making interests.