Elie’s guidebook
Breweries
Great beer, great vibes, live music, outdoor seating, farm animals.
26 locals recommend
Waypost Brewing
1630 Blue Star HwyGreat beer, great vibes, live music, outdoor seating, farm animals.
Massive cidery with petting zoo, lawn games, fire pits, and walking trails. Great place for the whole family.
60 locals recommend
Virtue Cider
2170 62nd StMassive cidery with petting zoo, lawn games, fire pits, and walking trails. Great place for the whole family.
Casual woman owned brewery with solid food and board games
25 locals recommend
Guardian Brewing Company
3657 63rd StCasual woman owned brewery with solid food and board games
Small local brewery with pizza in Saugatuck
28 locals recommend
The Mitten Brewing Company - Saugatuck
329 Water StSmall local brewery with pizza in Saugatuck
Wineries
Great wines (not just for Michigan, but really solid, dry wines); outdoor seating, nice views.
32 locals recommend
Modales Wines
2128 62nd StGreat wines (not just for Michigan, but really solid, dry wines); outdoor seating, nice views.
Fenn Valley Vineyards
6130 122nd AveCasual local winery with live music many Saturdays
Fruit picking, ciders, pies, wines, and more at this roadside farm and restaurant
54 locals recommend
Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery
6054 124th AveFruit picking, ciders, pies, wines, and more at this roadside farm and restaurant
Sweeter Michigan wines and ciders at this quaint Michigan winery.
12 locals recommend
Mcintosh Cellars
6431 107th AveSweeter Michigan wines and ciders at this quaint Michigan winery.
Cogdal Vineyards
7143 107th AveNearby winery with nice views and decent wine
Sightseeing
15 miles of hiking trails all leading to lake views and beaches
122 locals recommend
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
6575 138th Ave15 miles of hiking trails all leading to lake views and beaches
Mount Baldhead Park Trail
Mount Baldhead Park TrailHike to the top of Mt. Baldy for great views of Saugatuck and the lake.
Saugatuck Chain Ferry Platform
528 Water StTake the chain ferry across the river for $1
Beautiful 25 mile bike trail starting in South Haven
14 locals recommend
Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State Park
Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State ParkBeautiful 25 mile bike trail starting in South Haven
Oval Beach
690 Perryman StOne of the best beaches in Michigan, miles of sandy beach
Wau-Ke-Na, William Erby Smith Preserve
1599 Lakeshore DrNature preserve with nice beach
Neighborhoods
15 minutes away from the house, Saugatuck is an quaint lake-side town filled with shops, restaurants and art galleries.
139 locals recommend
Saugatuck
15 minutes away from the house, Saugatuck is an quaint lake-side town filled with shops, restaurants and art galleries.
15 minutes away from the house, South Haven is a classic Michigan lake town with beaches, ice cream shops, and family friendly fun year round.
94 locals recommend
South Haven
15 minutes away from the house, South Haven is a classic Michigan lake town with beaches, ice cream shops, and family friendly fun year round.
Food scene
GROW Cafe + Bistro
302 Culver StGreat brunch spot with outdoor seating and healthy options.
Dutch Farm Market
6967 109th AveDelicious jams and fresh produce at this roadside market.
Salt of the Earth
114 E Main StDelicious farm to table food in Fennville
The Southerner
880 Holland StGreat Southern food and seafood on the river in Saugatuck.
Kitchen 527
527 Phoenix StGreat burgers on the main drag in South Haven
Fried fish, beer, and dockside dining at this casual summer time spot in South Haven
44 locals recommend
Captain Lou's
278 Dyckman AveFried fish, beer, and dockside dining at this casual summer time spot in South Haven
What-Not-Inn
2405 68th StFish fry Fridays, burgers, and drinks at this casual, local classic.