I admit, I was a little hesitant on booking a B&B, as we are more hotel type of people. However, hotels are not to be found within Saugatuck, and I am so glad I stayed at Judson Heath. From the moment I was researching and communicating with Jenn the innkeeper, until the moment we checked in and met Steve and Jimmy, we felt comfortable and welcomed and so happy with our choice. The house has been transformed into eight separate bedrooms with their own private bath, and each is well appointed with the most luxurious bedding and soft pillows and mattress. I loved the pillow so much that I ordered one to be shipped to my home! Steve and Jimmy greeted us with a glass of wine and a little history of the building and the area and gave restaurant recommendations and things to do. Each morning Jenn created a wonderful three course breakfast that kept me full all day until dinner. Waking up for the 930 spread was the highlight of each morning! Nothing was store-bought, nothing. She is a master baker and chef and takes pride in her presentation and selection of food. I have never stated at a B&B and was concerned that it would feel like sharing space with strangers, but that was not the case. The first night was a full house with all 8 rooms occupied and everyone was respectful of each other. Jenn and Steve were available as much as we wanted them to be, but gave us our space to do our own thing. I would highly recommend staying at Judson Heath and let Jimmy, Jenn and Steve show you around their cute, quaint and adorably perfect town. read more

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This place has a ton of perfect or near perfect ratings across review sites, and I can see why! We booked this B&B inn for our wedding anniversary celebration, and it was perfect. Steve and Jenn were excellent hosts. They gave us restaurant recommendations and a brief history of the building (established in 1837!). Jenn cooked an amazing 3-course breakfast daily, and I devoured every bite. My favorites were the baked goods, like blueberry cake. We stayed in the Elton room on the top floor that had a lot of nice touches and character to it. It had a jacuzzi (although don't use it past 10pm to avoid disrupting the guests below)! The bed was comfortable, and the views overlooking the Japanese garden and two different streets were nice. You also use a vintage key to open and lock the room. The location is awesome, and everything is walkable from this inn. Keep in mind that there are about four car spots in the lot, but there is generally free street parking as well. One of the highlights at this inn is definitely Steve's and Jenn's Chihuahua dog named Jimmie! He is absolutely adorable and greeted us upon arrival as well as throughout our stay. During breakfast, he was sniffing the ground for dropped food from guests. It must have worked in the past because he knew when it was time to come out! I highly recommend staying here. We'll be back in the future! read more

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Comfortable rooms, delicious breakfasts on the front porch, convivial hosts Steve and Jenn plus a very cute dog named Jimmie. Ideally located in walking distance from almost everything you would want to do in Saugatuck. Highly recommend! read more

Stay here - you won't regret it! From the beautifully decorated cozy rooms, the delicious 5 star (and celiac friendly!) breakfasts, to the friendly pup Jimmy - Jenn and Steve are the best hosts and truly out do themselves. We would love to come back someday and make it a tradition. read more

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This was our first time to Saugatuck and first time staying at a bed and breakfast so I was not sure what to expect. Judson Heath is beyond exceptional in location comfort quality and above all the service from the amazing inn keepers. To top it off the best place to eat is right here- an exquisitely prepared indulgent breakfast was a highlight. We stayed in the Elton suite and it was perfect- spacious and elegantly comfortable. I would return just to see Steve and Jenn; such a wonderful couple! read more

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We are repeat offenders and we would not stay anywhere else in Saugatuck now that we have found this amazing Bed and Breakfast. Everything about the Judson Heath Colonial Inn says, "Welcome". The proprietors, Stephen and Jenn could not be more welcoming or, friendly. They instantly make you feel like life-long friends and by the time you leave, that is truly what you will be! The charm of this mid-1800's Colonial Inn is evident from the moment you step foot in the door from it's large, communal table built in part from the floorboards of the former attic to the attention to detail given to each one of the rooms that each have their own theme. What's more, the location couldn't possibly be any better. Fall out the door and you are literally only a few minutes walk to the best that Saugatuck has to offer; from its many superb restaurants to the small shops and galleries that make Saugatuck the unique resort town that it is. If your plan is to find somewhere to relax and unwind, this is the place you need to be. Every morning begins with a multi-course, healthful and thoughtful gourmet offering prepared by Jenn, Stephen and Rita. The pace is relaxed and the setting is perfect; starting each day with a stretch and a yawn instead of the typical hurry up, eat and rush out the door. Jimmie, the CPiC (Chief Pooch In Charge) provides the entertainment! We've been here twice. Didn't want to leave either time and, we'll be back again the next time we head to Saugatuck. read more

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My wife and I spent the weekend in Saugatuck, MI. She booked us at this place and I'm glad she did. This is such a cool building. It was built in 1837 and it used to be a stagecoach stop. They did a great job converting it into a B&B. Our room was very comfortable a clean and I loved the decor. The whole place is filled with great antique furniture but it also has a contemporary feel. The Television in the room is a Roku TV but that's fine. We really didn't use it much. I found a live channel that plays all classic Doctor Who episodes so, that's all we really needed. The owners, Stephen & Jennifer, were very warm and welcoming and full of historical knowledge. They greeted us with a glass of wine upon our arrival. Also, the full gourmet breakfasts were excellent. Not your standard eggs and bacon but it was so good. You have to be willing to try something new. A much better experience than a hotel. I'm glad we stayed there. read more

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My wife and I spent two nights here for our 10th wedding anniversary. We can't say enough about how incredible this experience was. From start to finish, everything is first class. The room was spacious and extremely clean. The food rivals that of the fine dining restaurants in town. We would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a nice, quiet getaway. And we will certainly be coming back again. read more

Judson Heath Colonial Inn - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

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I am a hotel kind of gal. I want my pillow top mattress, updated bathrooms, and the comfort of knowing that the front desk is available 24/7. So when I was searching for housing accommodations that were walking distance in Saugatuck, I grew concerned as no nearby hotels existed. To be honest, B&B's kind of weirded me out because I imagined that I was living in someone's home, as if I was renting a room (and not an entire house) from AirBnb, and that it would not offer the privacy or comfort that you get from a hotel. But then I stumbled upon this place, and the photos were stunning. While the house has a historical structure and much of the traditional character has been preserved, it looked like it offered the modern amenities that are on my checklist. So I took a leap of faith and made reservations. The owners, Jen and Steve, have done an outstanding job in transforming this former private residence into a B&B (and apparently the house was a total craphole when they purchased it). The mattresses were comfy, the room had an effective a/c unit system, and our modern, clean bathroom had a huge rain shower head and high-end toiletries. And the gourmet, farm-to-table breakfasts were insanely delicious. No details were missed in our experience. I'll admit, it took a little adjustment staying at a B&B (for instance, actually sitting down at breakfast together with several strangers and getting to know their life stories), but it was all a wonderful experience. If B&B's are usually like this, I don't think I ever want to stay a hotel again! Highly recommend staying here. The only one thing that I would recommend, if you're able to, is to stay in a room on the top floor. You can hear your neighbors above you walk around, and especially when they turn on the jetted tub in their rooms at late night, it can be quite loud :P Given the house's age, I cannot be surprised or fault the owners for this, as making the floors soundproof would not be practical. So if we get to return (which we still hope to do), I'll be sure to choose a different room (we stayed in the Oxbow). read more

First of all, let me say that if you can get a reservation to stay at the Judson Heath, DO IT. The house is a beautifully restored labor of love from the current owners/innkeepers; the owners are gracious, friendly and actually have an interest in the people staying at their B&B; the food is absolutely 5 star fabulous. When we return to Saugatuck in a couple of years, I sincerely hope this great inn has room availability. read more

Beautiful bed and breakfast walking distance from downtown Saugatuck. Wonderful food too!

We had such a wonderful stay at Judson Heath Colonial Inn. It's an absolutely charming restored inn in a perfect location. The decor was so well done and comfortable. The breakfasts are delicious and beyond my high expectations. In the common areas there was always some cool music playing in the background. With all of this said, the best part of the stay was the welcoming, delightful and gracious innkeepers, Steve and Jen. I HIGHLY recommend this place for a great getaway. read more

We spent a quiet girls' weekend in Saugatuck and stayed at Judson Heath mid May. I can't say enough about how wonderful the experience was! Jen and Steve are the warmest hosts, striking the perfect balance of being welcoming, inclusive, and attentive, while giving us space to enjoy a full day in the area and time with one another. The breakfast was absolutely INCREDIBLE- with a mouth watering three course meal that left us stuffed until late afternoon each morning! It was fun to meet other visitors during the communal breakfast and made for some really interesting conversation and an opportunity to meet some great people. The rooms were extremely well kept and clean. It is the perfect location, with easy access to downtown and all that Saugatuck has to offer. I can't wait to come back again! Thank you, Jen and Steve! read more

My husband and I just came back from a 3 day (2 night) get away to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We had a spectacular time staying at the Judson Heath Colonial Inn!! Jenn and Steve were awesome and we loved talking with them, especially during breakfast. And speaking of breakfast, the breakfasts that we had were sooooo yummy and good. And breakfast was so huge that we both didn't even feel hungry for lunch. Breakfasts included a starter dish, entree, and something sweet. I should have taken pics of the breakfasts we had but they were phenomenal! The cinnamon chip biscotti and the lemon poppy seed muffin we had during our breakfasts were better than any bakery in the Chicago area. The entrees were delicious (one morning we had french toast with ham and the other morning, we had a middle eastern tasty breakfast). They were also very accommodating as I had called ahead to mention that my husband didn't eat meat. They remembered and served him the french toast w/o meat. We stayed at the Richland room (great room on the 1st floor with a king size bed). The bed mattress was so comfortable, we ended up asking what the mattress brand was. Judson B&B was in a perfect spot in town. Not in the middle of town but at the fringe which was nice and quiet. But all the stores and restaurants were within 3-4 blocks. We had a wonderful time, Jenn and Steve were great hosts, and we would definitely come back! read more