Dream Come True

“Thank you for making our new beach house a dream come true. All the finishes, the built-in cabinetry and furniture are just wonderful. The kids bunk loft turned into one of the focal points of the home and the ladder has seen a fair amount of use! The personal service you provided during the planning process, your assistance in moving in and out of the house and the help in decorating the house have made the whole experience enjoyable. The service you provide is truly unparalleled.”


– The Steenbergen Family

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cottage home community activity

Winter Events

We at Cottage Home are passionate about lakefront living, and the year-round fun opportunities it offers. We hope that you find some of these suggestions helpful as you decide how to spend your treasured time on the beautiful lakeshore. (For more information about community events, please visit www.southhaven.org and www.saugatuck.com.)

Winter Ongoing Events


The Children's Museum
Open Thursday to Saturday, 10am-3pm. Fennville.
(www.fennvillechildren.org)


Crane Orchards
An autumn family must — features u-pick fruit, hay rides, a corn maze, restaurant, bakery and cider mill.
(www.craneorchards.com)


Kal-Haven Trail
Offers over 30 miles of picturesque hiking, biking and snowmobiling trails – the trail begins in South Haven on North Bailey Avenue, and ends in Kalamazoo on 10th Street.
(www.vbco.org/government364491.asp)


Michigan Maritime Museum
Open 10am-5pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 12pm-4pm Sundays through Memorial Day, and begins weekday hours after that - tall ship sailing on the Friends Good Will offered various days and times - Dyckman Avenue in South Haven.
(www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org)


Kerstmarkt European-style Market
Holland's Eighth Street Marketplace — various days and times November 19 through Saturday, December 10 — shop for unique holiday gifts from 16 vendors and enjoy warm treats.
(www.kerstmarkt.wordpress.com)


Saugatuck Center For The Arts
Arts and cultural performances, concerts, classes and workshops offered year round.
(www.sc4a.org)


Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy
Visit and walk any one of their numerous beautiful nature preserves.
(www.swmlc.org)