During the summer, swim in the heated pool, adorned with a spectacular, hand-painted mural of a sunken Greek ship embedded in a coral reef, surrounded by amphora vessels and a rainbow of fish swimming beneath the ocean waves. Or walk 1/2 block to a Lake Michigan public beach. The area's wide, white sandy beaches are the perfect place for strolling, swimming, or watching beautiful sunsets.
In the springtime, use Sherwood Forest's bicycles to explore nearby scenic lakeshore drive, or hike along paths in the wooded dunes and watch Mother Nature as she awakens and sends her welcoming chorus of flowers and scents.
In the fall, just outside your window, watch the Beech, Sugar Maple and Sassafras Trees paint a colorful picture for your viewing pleasure.
In the winter, cross-county ski through the dunes overlooking Lake Michigan or sled down the golf course hills. Or perhaps just enjoy some much-needed down time with a good book, a warm Jacuzzi, and a cozy fireplace.
This beautiful Victorian home offers inviting elegance in a wooded setting. Hardwood floors, leaded-glass windows, and wraparound porch add to the ideal surroundings. Guest rooms are complete with antiques, cozy wing chairs, private baths, Queen-size beds, and A/C. Breakfast is served each morning featuring such favorites as ricotta prosciutto omelets, puff pastry ham and cheese tarts, croque madam, raspberry streusel, english scones, blueberry buttermilk pancakes or french toast with marscapone creme fraiche. During the summer guests can swim in the heated pool adorned with dolphins riding the ocean waves, or walk 1/2 block to a Lake Michigan public beach to enjoy spectacular sunsets. Bicycles are available for exploring the scenic lakeshore. In winter, X-country ski or hike along wooded paths, or visit charming Saugatuck, just 2 miles away. Separate cottage with fireplace also available. AAA & Mobile Rated.
Directions from Detroit area: take 96 West to 196 South (toward Holland). Exit off 196 at #41 Saugatuck/Douglas exit) and turn right at the end of the exit ramp (so you'll be heading south on Blue Star Highway). Go 3.5 miles from exit, then turn right (west) at Center Street (there's a stoplight and Shell Gas Station on corner). Go 1 mile on Center-we're on the right-hand side. Directions from Chicago area: take 94 East to 196 North (toward Holland/ Grand Rapids). Exit off 196 at exit 36 (Douglas/Saugatuck) and turn right at end of exit ramp (so you'll be heading north on Blue Star Highway). Go 1.5 miles from exit, then turn left (west) at Center Street (there's a stoplight and a Shell Gas Station on corner). Go 1 mile on Center Street-we're on the right-hand side. (Or if you're familiar with the Skyway, you can take that to the Detroit/Lake Station exit, then get back on 94 East to 196 North etc.)
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