The Gauntlett House

Hiking the trails in beautiful Saugatuck Dunes State Park

Blueberry picking

Walking the beach in search of beach glass and lucky stones 

Experience Lake Michigan and the Kalamazoo River by renting kayaks, retro boats, pontoons,  Luxury yachts, or taking a cruise on The Star of SAugatuck paddle boat , or private sailboat  with an experienced captain. 

Attending outdoor music concerts. 

Gallery stroll and discover why we are called “The Art Coast of Michigan”.

Bicycling on the Blue Star Trail. 

Picking apples and peaches and tasting cider and pie at Cranes Apple Orchards. 

Attending a play or musical at Saugatuck Center for the Arts. 

Exploring the many antique shops. 

Buying fresh produce at the farmer’s markets and local farm stands in Saugatuck, South Haven,  Fennville and Holland.…..this is Michigan’s fruit belt ! 

Beer, wine and cider tasting and touring.

Jump on an open roofed Saugatuck Dune Ride for an exhilarating tour over Lake Michigan’s  sand dunes. 

Visit the SAugatuck-Douglas Museum exhibit and gardens and then climb the 302 steps up to Mount Baldhead to take in a stunning panoramic view of the area and Lake Michigan.

Shop for treasures in the many boutiques. 

Take a class …..Beer school at Guardian Brewing Company, Sailing classes at the Saugatuck  Yacht Club, Cooking lessons at Isabels , Art workshops at Ox-Bow School of Art  A Coffee tasting and roasting class with Uncommon Grounds Coffee Roaster. 

Play Golf at Clearbrook, the Ravines, or Hawkshead. These courses are close by.

 Experience Summerhouse Lavender Farm in Fennville 

Create your own piece of art ( ceramics, fuse glass, jewelry, a bird house ) at Express Yourself  Art Barn in Fennville. 

Explore Fernwood Farm home of Khnemu Studio and gallery and meet Dawn, a Michigan  artisan of gorgeous handmade pottery. On this working farm you will experience the beauty of  the resident farm animals including horses, cows, llama, peacocks and free range domestic and  exotic chickens.

Take the kids to The Children’s Museum of Fennville…it’s hands on! 

Play tennis, pickle ball, basketball, soccer, baseball on the public courts and go bowling at  Douglas Bowl. 

In the winter you can snowshoe, X-country ski and ice skate.