Cottage Guidebook
Beach
7 miles north of cottage.
A wide and easy to access beach in St. Joseph. Tends to be busy. Paid parking is available right near the beach. Just south of main beach is a family area with a large playground (lions park beach).
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Silver Beach
7 miles north of cottage.
A wide and easy to access beach in St. Joseph. Tends to be busy. Paid parking is available right near the beach. Just south of main beach is a family area with a large playground (lions park beach).
7.5 miles south of cottage.
The Bridgman beach. Not quite as large of a beach as Silver Beach but just as accessible and beautiful. Also has paid entry of $10.
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Weko Beach
5239 Lake St7.5 miles south of cottage.
The Bridgman beach. Not quite as large of a beach as Silver Beach but just as accessible and beautiful. Also has paid entry of $10.
11 miles south of cottage. A wide and beautiful beach in this state park. Can drive right up to the beach.
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Warren-Dünen-Staatspark
12032 Red Arrow Hwy11 miles south of cottage. A wide and beautiful beach in this state park. Can drive right up to the beach.
8.6 miles north of cottage. * Our family favorite* The most accessible and family friendly beach. Slightly further to drive but it is worth it. Very wide beach with a large parking lot.
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Jean Klock Park
Jean Klock Boulevard8.6 miles north of cottage. * Our family favorite* The most accessible and family friendly beach. Slightly further to drive but it is worth it. Very wide beach with a large parking lot.
Food scene
1.0 miles north of cottage. Trip advisor awarded, chef centric restaurant that features Italian fare along steak and seafood in Stevensville.
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Tosi's Restaurant
4337 Ridge Rd1.0 miles north of cottage. Trip advisor awarded, chef centric restaurant that features Italian fare along steak and seafood in Stevensville.
1.0 miles (Top 10 bakery in America)
European style bakery with extraordinary almond croissants, scones, pastries, Bavarian cream cakes, and breads of all kinds. On the property of Tosi’s.
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Bit of Swiss
4333 Ridge Rd1.0 miles (Top 10 bakery in America)
European style bakery with extraordinary almond croissants, scones, pastries, Bavarian cream cakes, and breads of all kinds. On the property of Tosi’s.
1.3 miles south of cottage. High quality seafood with cottage decor and sunset views. Family owned since 1980s.
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Grande Mere Inn
5800 Red Arrow Hwy1.3 miles south of cottage. High quality seafood with cottage decor and sunset views. Family owned since 1980s.
1.7 miles southeast of cottage. * Our family favorite*
Organic breakfast cafe with top notch coffee. One of the best breakfast sandwiches you’ll find.
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Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar
5729 St Joseph Ave1.7 miles southeast of cottage. * Our family favorite*
Organic breakfast cafe with top notch coffee. One of the best breakfast sandwiches you’ll find.
1.8 miles southeast of cottage.
Delicious donuts of all shapes and flavors at this Stevensville locale.
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Red Coach Donuts
5811 St Joseph Ave1.8 miles southeast of cottage.
Delicious donuts of all shapes and flavors at this Stevensville locale.
6.0 miles south of cottage. *Our family favorite*
Bridgman taproom features a huge outdoor patio with delicious wood fired pizza and sandwiches. One of our family favorites.
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The Haymarket Brewery & Taproom
9301 Red Arrow Hwy6.0 miles south of cottage. *Our family favorite*
Bridgman taproom features a huge outdoor patio with delicious wood fired pizza and sandwiches. One of our family favorites.
6.8 miles north of cottage. Upscale menu in a relaxed setting. Specializing in steak and seafood in downtown St. Joseph.
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RyeBelles Restaurant & Bar
518 Broad St6.8 miles north of cottage. Upscale menu in a relaxed setting. Specializing in steak and seafood in downtown St. Joseph.
7.3 miles north of cottage.
Pizza restaurant in century old train station in downtown St. Joseph. Good option for families close to the beach.
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Silver Beach Pizza
410 Vine St7.3 miles north of cottage.
Pizza restaurant in century old train station in downtown St. Joseph. Good option for families close to the beach.
8.6 miles north of cottage.
Eclectic brunch restaurant with organic fare in downtown Benton Harbor.
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The Mason Jar Cafe
210 Water St8.6 miles north of cottage.
Eclectic brunch restaurant with organic fare in downtown Benton Harbor.
6.8 miles north of cottage. Burgers and a large craft beer menu in an industrial space in downtown St. Joseph. Also has a rooftop deck with a view of the lake.
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Buck Burgers & Brew
412 State St6.8 miles north of cottage. Burgers and a large craft beer menu in an industrial space in downtown St. Joseph. Also has a rooftop deck with a view of the lake.
8 miles north of cottage. Fine dining with small plate, farm to table offerings with an exquisite cocktail menu. Get a reservation as soon as you can.
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Houndstooth Restaurant
132 Pipestone St8 miles north of cottage. Fine dining with small plate, farm to table offerings with an exquisite cocktail menu. Get a reservation as soon as you can.
Winery
8.5 miles southeast of cottage.
100% estate grown wines still owned and operated by the Lemon family. Has a tasting room and a farmers market.
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Lemon Creek Winery
533 E Lemon Creek Rd8.5 miles southeast of cottage.
100% estate grown wines still owned and operated by the Lemon family. Has a tasting room and a farmers market.
9.4 miles southeast of cottage. * Our family favorite * Named one of USA Today’s 10 best wineries in America and recently named the best winery in Michigan by “eat this, not that.” This campus like venue and tasting room will delight wine and beer drinkers alike. Often has live music during the summer. Some food offerings on the weekend.
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Round Barn Estate
10983 Hills Rd9.4 miles southeast of cottage. * Our family favorite * Named one of USA Today’s 10 best wineries in America and recently named the best winery in Michigan by “eat this, not that.” This campus like venue and tasting room will delight wine and beer drinkers alike. Often has live music during the summer. Some food offerings on the weekend.
10.0 miles southeast of winery.
A elegant yet relaxed winery that includes a fine dining restaurant. One of prettiest tasting rooms you will find in Michigan.
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Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
185 Mt Tabor Rd10.0 miles southeast of winery.
A elegant yet relaxed winery that includes a fine dining restaurant. One of prettiest tasting rooms you will find in Michigan.
11.0 miles southeast of cottage.
Tasty wine in a beautiful setting. Some food offerings available.
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Free Run Cellars
10062 Burgoyne Rd11.0 miles southeast of cottage.
Tasty wine in a beautiful setting. Some food offerings available.
12.0 miles southeast of cottage.
A boutique winery making European style wines with a tasting room and outdoor patio.
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Hickory Creek Winery
750 Browntown Rd12.0 miles southeast of cottage.
A boutique winery making European style wines with a tasting room and outdoor patio.
Brewery
1.7 miles southeast of cottage. * Our family favorite *
Top notch local brewery in Stevensville features a large outdoor seating area with fire pits and picnic tables. No restaurant on location but they often have food trucks on the weekends.
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Watermark Brewing Company
5781 St Joseph Ave1.7 miles southeast of cottage. * Our family favorite *
Top notch local brewery in Stevensville features a large outdoor seating area with fire pits and picnic tables. No restaurant on location but they often have food trucks on the weekends.
6.0 miles south of cottage.
Bridgman taproom features a huge outdoor patio with delicious wood fired pizza and sandwiches. One of our family favorites.
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The Haymarket Brewery & Taproom
9301 Red Arrow Hwy6.0 miles south of cottage.
Bridgman taproom features a huge outdoor patio with delicious wood fired pizza and sandwiches. One of our family favorites.
6.5 miles south of cottage.
Small taproom in downtown Bridgman with original takes on a wide range of beers. No restaurant at this location.
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Transient Artisan Ales
4229 Lake St6.5 miles south of cottage.
Small taproom in downtown Bridgman with original takes on a wide range of beers. No restaurant at this location.
6.6 miles southeast of cottage.
Casual brewpub offering pizza and sandwiches along side their handcrafted beers. This is a different location than Round Barn estate.
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Round Barn Brewery & Public House
9151 1st St6.6 miles southeast of cottage.
Casual brewpub offering pizza and sandwiches along side their handcrafted beers. This is a different location than Round Barn estate.
6.8 miles north of cottage.
Restaurant and brewery in downtown St. Joseph. Large industrial indoor setting with good beer and good service.
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Silver Harbor Brewing Company
721 Pleasant St6.8 miles north of cottage.
Restaurant and brewery in downtown St. Joseph. Large industrial indoor setting with good beer and good service.
12.0 miles south of cottage. *Family favorite.
One of the original southwest Michigan breweries and it’s still delicious. They have a taproom and restaurant at their Sawyer location.
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Greenbush Brewing Company
5885 Sawyer Rd12.0 miles south of cottage. *Family favorite.
One of the original southwest Michigan breweries and it’s still delicious. They have a taproom and restaurant at their Sawyer location.
17.0 miles southeast of cottage.
Beautiful remodeled industrial building has been converted into a do it all distillery that serves food and events for the whole family. Includes a fancy putt putt golf course.
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Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations Dr17.0 miles southeast of cottage.
Beautiful remodeled industrial building has been converted into a do it all distillery that serves food and events for the whole family. Includes a fancy putt putt golf course.
Children's Activities
6.7 miles north of cottage. *Family favorite.
Curious Kids’ Museum and the new Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone were founded by educators and parents to provide an environment that invites curiosity, allows exploration, celebrates childhood and inspires learning. Over 100 hands on activities and exhibits.
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Curious Kids' Museum
415 Lake Blvd6.7 miles north of cottage. *Family favorite.
Curious Kids’ Museum and the new Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone were founded by educators and parents to provide an environment that invites curiosity, allows exploration, celebrates childhood and inspires learning. Over 100 hands on activities and exhibits.
7.4 miles north of cottage.
Curious Kids’ Museum and the new Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone were founded by educators and parents to provide an environment that invites curiosity, allows exploration, celebrates childhood and inspires learning. Over 100 hands on activities and exhibits.
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Curious Kids Museum Discovery Zone
333 Broad St7.4 miles north of cottage.
Curious Kids’ Museum and the new Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone were founded by educators and parents to provide an environment that invites curiosity, allows exploration, celebrates childhood and inspires learning. Over 100 hands on activities and exhibits.
6.5 miles north of cottage.
Nonprofit art center and gallery including exhibits and sculptures.
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Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Blvd6.5 miles north of cottage.
Nonprofit art center and gallery including exhibits and sculptures.
7.4 miles north of cottage.
Classic restored merry go round in downtown St. Joseph.
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Karussell am Silver Beach
333 Broad St7.4 miles north of cottage.
Classic restored merry go round in downtown St. Joseph.
7.4 miles north of cottage.
Enormous splash pad close to Silver beach
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Whirlpool Compass Fountain
200 Broad St7.4 miles north of cottage.
Enormous splash pad close to Silver beach
8.7 miles south of cottage.
5 acre amusement park with go karts, bumper boats, and putt putt golf.
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Captain Mikes Fun Park Inc
10975 Red Arrow Hwy8.7 miles south of cottage.
5 acre amusement park with go karts, bumper boats, and putt putt golf.
9.8 miles south of cottage.
Rated best ice cream in Michigan.
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The Beach Bucket
12021 Red Arrow Hwy9.8 miles south of cottage.
Rated best ice cream in Michigan.
20 minutes north of cottage. 1000 acre nature preserve with 8 miles of trails for exploring. Nature center building houses many reptiles and birds for kids to enjoy.
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Sarett Nature Center
2300 N Benton Center Rd20 minutes north of cottage. 1000 acre nature preserve with 8 miles of trails for exploring. Nature center building houses many reptiles and birds for kids to enjoy.
Winter Activities
20 minute drive north of cottage. * Our family favorite* Has snowshoe and cross country skiing rentals available on 5 miles of trails in their nature preserve. Call ahead about rentals.
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Sarett Nature Center
2300 N Benton Center Rd20 minute drive north of cottage. * Our family favorite* Has snowshoe and cross country skiing rentals available on 5 miles of trails in their nature preserve. Call ahead about rentals.
2 miles south of cottage. Warren Dunes State park is home to towering dunes, interdunal lakes, and 180° views of Lake Michigan. In winter, snow-covered dunes and deep blow-outs make for dramatic scenery, and offer plenty of opportunity for challenging hikes. Quiet and peaceful in winter, there are no rentals here.
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Grand Mere State Park
7337 Thornton Drive2 miles south of cottage. Warren Dunes State park is home to towering dunes, interdunal lakes, and 180° views of Lake Michigan. In winter, snow-covered dunes and deep blow-outs make for dramatic scenery, and offer plenty of opportunity for challenging hikes. Quiet and peaceful in winter, there are no rentals here.
27 minutes southeast of cottage. Rentals are available at Love Creek County Park, where you'll find bikes in 3 sizes and 3.5 miles of well-marked, groomed trails. Afterwards, share a drink in the park's interpretive center.
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Love Creek Nature Center and County Park
9292 Huckleberry Rd27 minutes southeast of cottage. Rentals are available at Love Creek County Park, where you'll find bikes in 3 sizes and 3.5 miles of well-marked, groomed trails. Afterwards, share a drink in the park's interpretive center.
2 miles south of cottage. If you want to escape winter with some indoor play, Peat's has 16 bowling lanes, arcade games, and a wide range of ciders on tap.
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Peat's Cider Social
6201 Red Arrow Hwy2 miles south of cottage. If you want to escape winter with some indoor play, Peat's has 16 bowling lanes, arcade games, and a wide range of ciders on tap.
9 miles southeast of cottage. Round Barn is one of the local wineries offering an igloo experience.
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Round Barn Estate
10983 Hills Rd9 miles southeast of cottage. Round Barn is one of the local wineries offering an igloo experience.
Skaters really like the fact that the NHL-sized ice rink is open air, but still has a roof overhead to keep some of the weather out. Additionally, the fireplace in the warming area is a favorite. Warming up by the fire is the perfect way to take a break from skating on cold days.
John and Dede Howard Ice Arena
2414 Willa DrSkaters really like the fact that the NHL-sized ice rink is open air, but still has a roof overhead to keep some of the weather out. Additionally, the fireplace in the warming area is a favorite. Warming up by the fire is the perfect way to take a break from skating on cold days.
400 foot hill with 4 tubing lanes for kids. Your admission price gets you access to a tube and the easily accessible stairs.
Five Pines Ministries
6597 Smith Rd400 foot hill with 4 tubing lanes for kids. Your admission price gets you access to a tube and the easily accessible stairs.
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