I came to Saugatauck on a last minute business trip but I wanted a unique and quiet place to stay,…read moreand I found it at the Retro Motel. Take a step back in time and visit this amazing motel. Rob was amazing. He reached out to me to confirm my arrival time and checked in on me from time to time via text. The motel is quaint and peaceful. Located only a few minutes from downtown Douglas and Sagatauck, a perfect and relaxing, clean, pleasant place to stay. A few things to keep in mind, it is on eastern time zone, that's important if you're driving from the central time zone! Rob was gracious when I was running late to check in. A great place to relax and unwind after a busy day of play, shopping, or in my case working. Lounge by the amazing pool or gather with friends and family at the fire pit, or take a nap in the hammocks! If you're a golfer, it's only a few minutes from The Ravines, an Arnold Palmer designed golf course. I am looking forward to visiting again!

We had a very disappointing stay here. The rooms are so small and smell like smoke. The sheets feel…read morelike they needed to be replaced a long time ago. The worst part was the management- outwardly rude, arrogant, and abrasive towards guests. Very strange behavior from them, would not recommend. Hopefully new management will take over, bc with some good upkeep, and proper maintenance of the rooms, as well as just professional behavior from management they would do quite well. Would definitely not recommend- especially if you are traveling with children.

Cozy, close to everything.and an amazi front porch. We've been there 3 times and love it.read more

My sister and I had a pleasant July Sunday-Monday weekend experience at the Inn of Saugatuck. I was…read moreon a visit from Texas and we planned the last few days of my trip to visit there and partake in some fun shopping. My sister and her husband were there years before and had a nice experience. We drove from West Bloomfield which was a two hour straight shot. The parking was easily accessible. The inn is quaint and cozy. We felt welcomed, but there are a few things that Jan, the innkeeper, should note. The interior is very nice, but needs better upkeeping. The room that we were in seemingly had a quick slight over easy "hit or miss" cleaning. The furniture had not been dusted and there were many dust bunnies in the corners of the room. The shower took 10 minutes to get warm. I had taken one at night. The bathroom rug needs to be replaced. It was more of a loose old carpeted rug which can harbor bacteria and didn't seem to have been washed. A better recommendation will be the foam sponge Clara Clark type bathroom mat to use. The toiletries need to be replaced every time new guests arrive if they have been used. There were two bottles of shampoo that were half used remaining there. We didn't touch those. I do not drink tap water and hotels always have at least two complimentary bottles of water. I asked Jan if she had any bottled water and she did not. I had to resort to getting regular water from her refrigerator dispenser. Even a couple of the small 4-6 ounces of bottled water in the guest room would have sufficed. We sat on the back porch prior to breakfast which was a very opened and relaxed atmosphere. The breakfast we had that Monday morning was somewhat continental. The fruit was farm fresh, the coffee and juices were delicious, and her pastry of an apple French toast roll was very nice, but there was no protein. We were looking forward to scrambled eggs to say the least. Protein should be included in the breakfasts. During mid afternoon we saw baggies with chopped up pieces of granola inside. I took a bag in the evening and had to throw the granola away because it was stale. The inn is conveniently located in town. Just walk a few steps and you're welcome to visit most of the shops. A few were closed on both Sunday and Monday. The waterfront is in walking proximity as well. The boat ride adventure was very nice and the restaurants' cuisines were scrumptious. We managed to go to the Douglas Beach, but could not partake in the water because it was too cold, but it was very beautiful. I only saw one picture for the review prior to my input. I have attached a few additional pics. I noticed some people commented about the folks working at The Inn of Saugatuck with emphasis on the innkeeper. Jan was cordial, nice, slightly standoffish, but we figured for some reason that was her personality. She was not rude whatsoever. All in all the visit was very nice, but for the recommended reasons above I am giving four out of five stars. I would not hesitate to visit The Inn of Saugatuck again.

We booked a last minute weekend getaway to Saugatuck for our Anniversary.. literally the Monday…read morebefore we were going to leave on Friday. There wasn't many options close to downtown that were available or reasonable. I found Beachway for $150 a night compared to $300+ for a room just across the water. After reading lots of reviews, I booked and crossed my fingers. We arrived and were greeted by Cathy at the front desk. So sweet and informative! Walked me through everything we needed to know - front desk hours (she was staying the night so would be available for emergencies and ring the bell if needed! So sweet), breakfast area with coffee, donuts, and fresh fruit, and all the amenities they had - games, movies, snacks, etc. They walked me to the room to make sure I knew where it was and to show me around. I had left a note in our reservation about it being our Anniversary and the staff left us a bottle of Prosecco and some nuts - SO sweet and totally unexpected. The room was small - as was described - but very clean and well maintained. The bed, two nightstands, small dresser, TV, and shelf with hangers was in one area of the room and the other half had two chairs, small table, & the sink area outside of the actual bathroom. The sink had a hand towel, makeup towel (black so not to stain easily from makeup - great idea), blow dryer, 2 bars of soap, shampoo, conditioner, and 2 makeup wipes. (no lotion). The bathroom has a door and was recently remodeled - toilet and small shower with a curtain. The renovation was VERY well done, but the shower is pretty small (but tall). We did not use the pool but it appeared to be heated - we hardly saw anyone using it but it appear clean and well maintained. There are lots of decks with ample seating to hang out and watch the activities across the channel. The location is great! short 8-10 min drive to downtown Saugatuck or Douglas. Chain Ferry is a block away and super convenient - and charming! Oval beach is a short 5 minute drive away (walking distance but very hilly and no sidewalks - it's mostly through the woods) My ONLY complaint about the Beachway is the fact that there is no individual temperature controls in the rooms - it is an older establishment that looks retrofitted into individual rooms so everyone must be on the same run. It got a little stuffy in our room, so we opened the windows at night. It was cool outside but the cool air didn't' seem to come in at all. There also is no fan in the room to move the air. So, I would recommend bringing fans if you can. We were on the floor above the lobby so maybe other areas don't have this issue. I did see comments in other reviews about paper thin walls and hearing everything - while I would agree, we didn't find it to be an issue as there didn't seem to be many guests. Out door didn't close flush so at night you could see light coming through from the hallway - even with that we didn't hear people out and about. Overall, this is a charming place that we definitely said we'd bring our kids back to! For a couple traveling for their anniversary looking for a place to just lay their heads, it worked out extremely well!

The room was the worst we ever stayed in and it cost $288. The pictures did not accurately show how…read moresmall the room was or that the bathroom sink is in the bedroom, an arms length from the bed . You cannot control the room temperature , and there were no additional pillows or blankets available. The furniture was old, outdated and uncomfortable . Find another place to stay .

A perfect place to stay. Clean. Comfy bed. Ceiling fan above the bed. Nice shower pressure. Quiet,…read moreeven though it's set back from a main road. Walkable to restaurants in Douglas. Stay here.

This little gem is what americana should be. Steve, the guy that runs the place is friendly kind…read moreand is very good and giving direction and instructions on where to go in downtown Douglas, and in Saugatuck. The rooms are very nice with great mattresses and pine beds. There is a lovely continental breakfast every morning with coffee! It's right across from the Catholic church so you can walk to mass or walk to downtown Douglas. Lots of great shops and restaurants very close. I highly recommend this for a weekend getaway Steve will not steer you wrong.

Unbelievable! Absolutely love this place! So relaxing and convenient to downtown Saugatuck! I…read moreaccidentally left my watch and they mailed it to me! This was my third stay with my Old Pike Cottages, with two children, and we will be back!

If you are looking for a very quaint cottage, upgraded with a great location and amenities this is…read moreyour place. My wife and I live in the Chicago burbs and she selected this location weekend as a surprise. This stay completely exceeded our expectations. This is a very popular location for families, special family event etc. Heated floors, ultra modern shower, awesome heat lamp, super comfortable bed. Very clean. Anyway we shall return. There are many wonderful shops and restaurants you can walk to. The beach and state park also made our weekend

I admit, I was a little hesitant on booking a B&B, as we are more hotel type of people. However,…read morehotels 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.

This place has a ton of perfect or near perfect ratings across review sites, and I can see why!…read more 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!

Came here for a long weekend getaway in Saugatuck. It has an excellent location, very walkable to…read moredowntown. I felt very safe at night. There is free parking in the back which is a huge plus. It is located on a dead end street so it makes it quiet. Before we arrived, I received an email from Sarah, the owner asking if we had any food allergies as she makes breakfast. She also wanted to check that we were able to go upstairs, as that was where our room was located. We had the door code to get in because we were going to get there after Sarah left. Once we got there, I realized I have stayed here before under a different name and ownership. It was a steep climb upstairs, but totally managable. We found our room clean and well appointed. It had a refrigerator with plenty of cold water. There were also plenty of towels in the room. It was very cute and the bed was comfortable. Our bathroom was very large. Sarah said the upstairs used to have 2 bedrooms, but they converted the small one to a large bathroom with a large closet. So our bedroom/bathroom were spacious. The breakfast in the morning was excellent. Plenty of choices and nice fresh. The food was placed. in the beautiful kitchen and you served yourself. Then the people staying at the B&B ate breakfast on the front porch. I highly recommend the Luckystone Inn. Sarah is a gracious host.

My wife and I had a great time in Saugatuck, staying at the Luckystone Inn. We stayed in the Oxbow…read moreSuite which featured a warm beach vibe with king bed and peaceful neighborhood views. Located on a quiet street on the edge of the downtown Saugatuck area, we were only a few blocks from Saugatuck's best food and shoppes yet we still slept peacefully. The owner personally manages the small inn and is happy to share stories of her inn adventure and is excited to learn about her guests. Daily, after preparing a wonderful gourmet style breakfast with warm coffee and delicious scones, she joins her guests to talk about the upcoming day's adventures and to listen to stories from the day before. If you need a cozy retreat to call your base camp for your time in the Saugatuck area, this will be a great place to go. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Our family rented the Douglas Boathouse for Thanksgiving this year and had a wonderful time. We…read morerented both the boathouse and the keeper's house and had plenty of room for our big celebration. We played games, took advantage of the fire pit and outdoor space, had tons of room for the whole family to eat, sleep and shower! Joanie was fantastic. She was very prompt in her responses to my questions leading up to the stay and was very helpful throughout the process. The house was clean, well decorated, very charming and accommodated all of our needs, including a lot of cooking. I would absolutely recommend Joanie and the boathouse to anyone considering a rental in this area.

Great experience from start to finish. The owners were very easy to work with and very responsive…read moreto questions that I had. Overall, the house has been updated, is impeccably maintained and has all of the amenities you would expect to accommodate a big group for the weekend. The outdoor area is also amazing and offers a fire pit and plenty of seating to chill and enjoy the night. The house is also located in a great spot on the West Side of Michigan that is close to restaurants, shops and the lake. There is a reason this was our second time staying at this place and won't be the last. If you are looking for a getaway that is convenient to get to from Chicago, Detroit and etc., this spot is the perfect location for you.