Almost two decades ago my husband and I were driving down blue star highway checking out the scenery on the way to South Haven from Saugatuck. Along the way we came across what appeared to be a junkyard on the side of the road. Intrigued, we pulled off to explore and boy was I glad we did. The place was WILD. Full of creepy circus decor, unusual structures like carousel pieces, and SO many mannequins. It left a mark in my brain but alas this was pre-smart phone so I didn't make a note of it in the moment. I didn't check in. I didn't have geotagged photos. For years I couldn't remember the name of it, where it was, I wasn't even particularly sure it was off Blue Star Highway. Was it still around? Was just a fever dream? This year was the year I decided to finally try and find it. Lucky for me, it was actually pretty darn easy. Why did I wait so long?? It was so unusual that I was surprised that not only did they have a Yelp page but I wouldn't have even been the first to review. Now, with address in hand, we plugged it into our phone during our last trip to Saugatuck and away went. It was there! OK. So here's the deal. Even after having been here again recently it's hard to put this place into words. I think photos do a better job of showing you what this place is like than words but I'll try. In a nutshell it's a wonderfully weird collection of random pieces like mannequins, antique furniture, borderline creepy art pieces and curiosities, and mechanical equipment and hardware pieces. Most everything is outdoors and exposed to the elements so things are worn and rusted and I loved looking at every piece of it. There are a few barns/outbuildings with collections inside and one main "shop" where you check out with your purchases. Here are more delicate pieces like clothing, unique furniture, paper products, framed and unframed art, books, etc. Here a painting of of 60 Minutes anchor Leslie Stahl hangs on one wall above a stack of old sheet music and LIFE magazines. A box of door knobs sits next to a crate of dusty records. A beautiful kite/sculpture hybrid of a mermaid hangs from the ceiling above an old church confessional box. It was so fun digging through every weird, occasionally creepy, but always wonderful piece. Did I buy anything? No. Will I ever buy anything? Most likely not because of space concerns (though I was tempted by that mermaid kite). But do I love everything I saw here in it's own way? Absolutely. I'm so glad to have rediscovered this place and we will definitely be adding it to our checklist of things we do every time we visit the area. Can't wait to see what curiosities we uncover next! read more

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A rambling location with multiple outbuildings, filled with trash and treasure. There is a certain neatness to the display of "junque" - I could spend hours there poking around at all the things they have for sale. Just to name a few things we say: Old horse carriage, assortment of old wood doors, art work, glass jars, old beds, antique tools, old sheet music... a weird giant figure standing in a tree with a decayed head... This is just one of those places you always stop at - some times you find nothing, but every once in a while you are just so thrilled with what you find, you can't get over your good luck. :-) read more

best antique curiosity shop experience near South Haven Michigan. A must see!!! nowhere is better!! From cool to the creepy. Bring your camera and you imagination. read more

Always an experience to drop into this zone of collected floatsom of the universe. Well loved items and a mix of anything else in the orbit of resale. read more

This is one of those places that, if you look up the word 'eclectic' in the dictionary, it gives the address of Sunset Junque. This is a true treasure hunter's dream. Old farm tools, implements, doors, windows, whatnots, geegaws, musical instruments, bizarre medical apparatus, sculpture, antiques, car parts, boat propellers - just about as random a scattering of unrelated artifacts as you could dream up. And it changes every time I visit. I think they are open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and then weekends until the weather gets too bad. Best to call first if in doubt. But definitely go here. And bring witnesses if you want your stories corroborated. read more

This place is like David Lynch's back yard as I would imagine it. It's feels like an outdoor art installation with a small indoor shop. Not your typical antique shop. Legit, used antiques--not newly-made items made to look old like many other places in the area. read more

Place is undeniably amazing, truly one of a kind. Definitely stop here if you're rolling through, good prices too!

Great Place. Lots of rusty gold and good prices. Definitely worth a stop and if you are looking for coin operated kids rides, look no further. read more

This is the kind of place that you see people go on TV shows. It has authentic treasures, reclaimed objects, and antiques. Put on some bug spray and allow yourself a good hour to come through all of the items that you have. You won't be disappointed with the treasures you bring home. read more

This is American Pickers-style antiquing, meaning everything is rusty, dirty, most of it's outside, and all I could smell inside the "buildings" was mildew and mold. Not my style at all, but if that's your thing, then go hog-wild. Just do it with gloves on, or risk a tetanus shot. read more

So it's a cool place but junk is way over priced. The people were friendly but not a place we would go out of our way to visit again. Not open in winter months read more

I've been shopping at Sunset Junque for many years, it is one of my favorite places to find one-of-a-kind antiques and materials. Yes sometimes the stuff is dirty, dusty, rusty or moldy but that adds to the charm. The owners are genuine, funny people who love what they do and try to keep the overheard low so the prices are too. Lots of stuff to repurpose! This place gets my creative juices flowing and I can always find inspiration here. SunsetJunque is a work of art in its' own right. It has a mysterious ether (especially when it's raining) and the 400 yr old maple tree in the front is a rare ancient that seems to preside and watch over the shop. read more

Good prices and lots and lots of one of a kind artifacts. Great place to find many things to repurpose.

Found amazing pieces for a space I am working on. Worked directly with Ray, the owner, who was wonderful and very helpful. He is even delivering to Chicago. What a find! read more

Interesting place as now I know where all the stuff I threw out in the garbage went. Items are left outside in the weather year round and the price tags unreadable. Items inside are just waiting to be moved outside. Nothing of real value here so don't waste your time... read more

I almost feel bad writing a review because it will draw more people there and I WANT IT ALL. great prices, lots of funky finds from vintage carved doors to rusty gears to mid century furnishings. Staff is super helpful, knowledgeable and very pleasant. read more