From the Innkeeper
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There's a moment every year when South Haven begins to change. The busiest days of summer give way to quieter beaches. The mornings get a little cooler. Sweatshirts start appearing around sunset. Downtown slows down just enough that you can linger ov… Read more
People often discover South Haven because of the beach. They return because of everything else. We hear it all the time. "We had no idea there was so much to do here." And honestly, that's one of our favorite compliments. South Haven certainly has so… Read more
Planning a trip for a large group should be exciting. Instead, it often turns into a puzzle. One vacation rental sleeps 14. Another sleeps 10. A third is across town. Before long, your family reunion, wedding celebration, company retreat, or friends'… Read more
There was a time when people came to South Haven for one reason. The beach. The beaches are still incredible. In fact, they're some of the best in Michigan. But one of our favorite things about hosting groups today is watching guests discover just ho… Read more
Planning a group trip sounds fun until the logistics start. Who gets which bedroom? How many bathrooms are there? Where will everyone park? Is the house close enough to walk to town? Who is making breakfast? And why is someone definitely ending up on… Read more
South Haven has always been a beach town. Now, it has even more recognition to prove it. South Haven’s South Beach was recently named Best Beach in Michigan by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and we could not be more excited to see one of … Read more
Travel feels a little different right now. People still want to get away, but many are being more thoughtful about how they spend their travel dollars. Flights, airport parking, rental cars, baggage fees, and the little extras of a bigger trip can ad… Read more
The Best Walkable Beach Vacation in South Haven One of the things guests tell us most often at Waters View Inn is surprisingly simple: “We barely used the car the whole trip.” And honestly, that is exactly the experience we hope people have here. Sou… 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