Team Effort

“From the first time we met in your office and left to go home and think about what to do, until the final touches were completed, John and I knew we had picked the right builder. And you definitely have a team effort going on there like nothing we've seen anywhere else. I believe each person on the team is as important as the other. It is obvious they love their job, know it, and do it well.”


– John and Barbara
   Holland, Michigan

cottage home Local Points of Interest

Local Points of Interest

Experience South Haven, Michigan

A quaint town made for relaxation and fun getaways – boating and fishing, shopping, restaurants, scenic shores and sandy beaches, and an interesting maritime heritage. Plan on relaxing shoreline strolls, fabulous food and some of the most unique shopping around. Sip a cool drink by the river while recreational boaters sail by. Experience the vibrant culture with its live theatre, music camp, center for the arts, museums and galleries, and a riverfront summer concert series. Plan a day to handpick delicious fruit and delectable vegetables, or enjoy a round at one of several nearby championship golf courses.


Click here to visit the official web site of the greater South Haven Chamber of Commerce.



Enjoy the Saugatuck/Douglas, Michigan Communities

This quiet lakeshore area has been the summer retreat for generations of families. Even with the growing demand for lakefront properties, the communities of Douglas and Saugatuck, Michigan , have retained their original charm, affording such pleasures as fine dining, quaint shopping, nationally recognized arts and summer theater, as well as beaches, sailing, hiking, golf and bicycling.


Click here to visit the official web site of the Saugatuck/Douglas Visitors Bureau.

Click here to visit the Douglas web site.



Organizations Helping the Shoreline Communities

A Common Good has an informal mission to provide a portal to organizations in the Southwest Michigan lakeshore area whose commitment and dedication contribute to an improved lifestyle for residents and visitors. We do not intend to profit from this effort, other than the satisfaction of helping these worthy organizations gain greater awareness in the community. We encourage you to support these organizations through your volunteer efforts or contributions.


Click here to visit the official web site of A Common Good.



Explore West Michigan

Look for the young man with in a red shirt with a big X on the front! You find him, and you find new, old and not-so-well-known attractions in the area from museums to trails to restaurants and beaches. His name is Tyler Bosgraaf and he's hoping you'll join him in experiencing all West Michigan has to offer. It is a fun and informal way to discover new things to do and get his opinions and reviews while he documents his travels. You can track his progress and even win some prizes on his web site.


Click here to visit the official web site of Where's Tyler.