Mendon Country Inn
An 1843 Restored Stagecoach Inn - The Best Kept Secret in Southwest Michigan. Nestled on the confluence of the St Joseph River and Little Portage Creek this Historic Inn offers 7 rooms in the Main Historic Building, 2 Jacuzzi/Fireplace Suites in the Stables and 5 luxury rooms in the secluded African Safari Lodge at the back of the property. Dine in the Original Wakeman House Dining Room which used to dine guests in the early 1900's. Full Breakfasts, Fireside Picnics in the room or dining in the Inn are all choices you can make. The Inn sits on 14 acres with woods, an island with rapids and the shortest covered bridge in Michigan. It boasts its own canoe dock and offers the best canoeing & kayaking water in the Midwest. The canoe trails are affiliated with the Water Heritage Trail. Come and enjoy rural Michigan at its finest.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Southwest Michigan
- Countryside
- Village
- Nearest major city: Kalamazoo, MI (30 miles South)
- Directions to property:
On Michigan 60-11 miles East of Three Rivers/Mich 131 - Nearest major airport: Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo Battle Creek Intl.)
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Bed & Breakfast
- There are 16 guest accommodations (16 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is $ 69.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 69.00 and $ 159.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Amenities Basket | Ceiling fans |
| Coffee/Tea facilities | Fireplace |
| Fridge | Hairdryer |
| Hot tub/whirlpool tub | Ironing Board |
| Radio | Satellite/Cable TV |
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| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | Board games |
| CD player | Fax Machine |
| Internet Service | Library |
| Piano | TV |
| Telephone | VCR |
| Videos | Washer/dryer |
| Wedding Facilities | |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Lawn crochet | Cedar Sauna for guest use |
| Creekside Lodge Kitchenette with amenities | 21 Canoes & 10 Kayaks, Fishing and Courting Canoe |
| Trails, island, rapids | Gardens and walking trails with island |
Meals
- A Full Gourmet Breakfast breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: M-T 9 - 9.30 Sun 9 - 10 a.m.
- Breakfast is served in the In Room Breakfast Tray, Weekday Lunch alacarte menu, Breakfast/dining area
- Lunch is available for $6.50 and less
- Dinner is available
- Additional food services included in room rate: Group Luncheons & Dinners By reservation, Saturday Dining 6.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m., Weekday By Request, Non-alcoholic beverage
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Chef Gerard's Souffle Omelet
Layers of delicious egg omelet served with either a French, Italian or Spanish meat sauce smothered with a delectable creamy Mornay cheese sauce and topped off with slivers of avocado garnish or sausage.
Policies
- Minimum stay required (2 nights on weekends in season only (June thru Oct) Sun - Thurs discounts)
- Smoking is not allowed (All rooms are non-smoking , designated smoking areas)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets (We love animals however other guests might not!)
- Limitations on children staying (We love children but the Inn is not designed for children)
- No childcare is provided (All children require adult supervision)
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Social drinking allowed - bring your own)
- Deposit amount required (50 % deposit required immediately with balance on arrival.)
- Check in time is 3 PM and Check out time is 11 Noon
- Cancellations:
7-day cancellation policy with $25 cancellation fee. Deposit refunded if cancellation is received 7 days in advance. If last minute cancellation is unavoidable and we are able to re-rent the room, the refund will apply. If you fail to cancel you will be liable for full lodging. 30 day cancellation for special inn events and group bookings. Rates subject to change without notice. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- River Country Tourism Board
- Southern Bed and Breakfast Association
Discounts available:| | 10% | Corporate | |
| | 20% | Group | |
| | 10% | Military | |
| | 10% | Seniors | |
| | 20% | Weekday discounts for 2 night or more stays | Minimum stay: 2 days |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Geff and Cheryl Clarke
Friendly, congenial couple from South Africa who desire their guests comfort, enjoyment, & relaxation in their rural setting. They enjoy canoeing, reading, antiqueing, cooking, sharing time with guests & visiting. Geff is an International Chef who loves to cook interanational cuisine for his guests. Dinners are a culinary delight. - The innkeepers speak: Dutch/Afrikaans, English
- There is one cat on the property
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Amish Meander, Kelloggs Cereal City, Shipshewana Flea Market, St Joseph River, Kalamazoo Air Museum, Battlecreek Africa Wildpark, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Winery, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Canoe, kayak & & Bike packages, Self Drive Amish meander,, Culinary Evenings with Chef Gerard, Golf, Horse back or Ski packages,, International Dinner Evenings, Romantic packages with Massage, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Swimming, Tennis courts, Water sports
Mendon Nearby Cities
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