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  • Sherwood Forest B&B - Surrounded by woods, this beautiful Victorian-style home built around 1904 with its large wraparound porch offers quiet relaxation in a wooded setting.

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    Voted Best Bed and Breakfast in the State for 2006 by Lake Magazine Travelers. 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 Beds and central air. Two suites available: the 1st reproduces the serenity of the Northwoods as a replica of the inside of a log cabin. It includes a stone-mantle gas fireplace, viewed from either the two-person Jacuzzi or the comfort of the bedroom. The 2nd suite features the same amenities but is decorated in the flair of the late 19th century. One room sports a hand-painted mural that transforms the room into a canopied tree loft and is complemented by a gas fireplace. Breakfast is served each morning featuring such favorites as pecan streusel coffeecake, orange French toast, or potato quiche. 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.. Separate cottage with fireplace also available.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    The Innkeepers, Keith and Susan enjoy landscaping and gardening, cross county skiing, and hiking.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • 1/2 block to Lake Michigan

    • Quiet & mellow

    • excellent restaurant recommendations

    • great recommended hikes

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Wet bar

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Fax Machine

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • fireplace Jacuzi suites

    • Treetops room with remote control fireplace

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  • Girlfriends' Getaways

    4/26/2011 - 7/25/2012

    A Culinary Womens Cooking Vacation - $650 to $2450 Ditch the GPS (and the men). Sherwood Forest takes the cake with its girlfriends-only culinary weekends. Join Chef LaPerriere in his kitchen where you will hone your cooking skills, tucked back in the woods on a private lake. Chef LaPerriere will confidently guide you on a culinary journey, integrating his experiences, philosophies, and tricks-of-the-trade, leading you to a successful and rewarding experience in your own kitchen. His passion for food, thorough explanation of techniques, and easy-going approach to learning will have you cooking like a pro in no time. Call us at 800-838-1246

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  • Hot Deal: Log Cabin Suite Wed/Thurs

    • 2/15/2012 - 2/22/2012
    • Regular rate:$175
    • Savings:20%
    • Discount rate:$140

    The Log Cabin suite gives you the feeling of the great pine forests. It features a bedroom with an attached living room area. This room sports log walls planked ceilings and sanded floors. There is some great mission style and dark hunter green wicker furniture. The bedroom area face a double-sided flagstone fireplace, while on the other side facing the fireplace is a 125 gallon Jacuzzi in a bathroom that’s 24 feet long by 12 feet wide. There is also a wet-bar with bar sink & refrigerator, separate bath and shower area

    The Log Cabin Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $155/$190

    This spacious room emits sights and smells of the great pine forests, with round log walls, planked ceilings and sanded floors. The bedroom area and attached living room area is decorated with mission style furniture, oriental rugs and framed hand colored plat maps of Saugatuck & Douglas from 1913. There is a double-sided gas fieldstone fireplace which faces the bedroom area and the other side faces the 125 gallon jacuzzi. There is also a wet bar with refrigerator and sink & a separate bath and shower.

    The Victorian Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $155/$190

    Decorated in the flair of the late 19th century, this expansive suite is complete with a Queen-size bed facing a slate-stone gas fireplace and hardwood maple mantel, along with a comfortable sitting area with couch and cozy wing chair. Oriental rugs and eye-catching artwork add finishing touches. The bathroom off this suite sports a Spanish-tiled, two-person 125 Jacuzzi; wet bar complete with sink and refrigerator; and separate shower area.

    The Black and White Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $125/$160

    This romantic room with a whimsical floral motif features a Queen-size bed with mahogany headboard, antique armoire, Oriental rug, two-person sitting area, and has a view of the surrounding woods. The private bathroom includes a large Jacuzzi.

    Tree Tops Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $100/$130

    One of Sherwood Forest's most creative rooms! It boasts a professionally hand painted mural covering the entire room, transforming the space into a canopied loft raised high up in the tree tops surrounded by woods. This room is complemented by an oak-mantel gas fireplace and private bathroom with shower.

    The Rose Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $95/$130

    Featuring deep rose-colored walls, this room has a queen-size bed with a Mahogony headboard. It has a beautiful reading chair and a oriental rug. There is a private bathroom with shower.

    COTTAGE

    Suite maximum capacity: 5

    • Beds

      2 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $125/$165

    A separate cottage with gas fireplace is also available for intimate, group, or family getaways. It has two bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths, living room with TV/VCR and phone, air conditioning, full kitchen, and deck with gas barbeque. Sleeps up to 5 people. Sorry, breakfast is not provided with the Cottage.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 PM    Check out: 12:00 noon

    • Minimum stay: in season - weekends = 2 nights

    • Deposit amount required: 50%

    • Cancellations: Open year-round, reservations are recommended and a minimum two-night stay is required on weekends (three nights on holidays). The first night stay deposit and cancellation 10 days from the confirmed date(s) are required. If cancellation is made within 10 days of the date(s) and if the room(s) can be re-rented, the first night stay will be returned.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Yes

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: BYOB

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: 12 and +

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining room, Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Signature Dish

    Vanilla Yogurt-Granola Dish
    This dish combines vanilla yogurt, low-fat granola, dried cherries, apricots, kiwi and pineapple.

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Diet

    • diabetic

    Additional food services

    • Afternoon snacks

    Recipes

    Appetizer-Snack

    Roberta's (Birdie's) Hummus
    Serves: 10
    Prep time: 1/2 hour

    Spicy Tofu Tri-Angles
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 1/2 hour

    Breakfast-Brunch

    God-Father Keiths Banana Chocolate Chip Bread
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 20 minutes

    Cosmo's Breakfast Tortilla Strata
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 30 minutes

    Holiday

    Mr. Wizards Maple Nutty Bars
    Serves: 20
    Prep time: 1 hour

    Soup

    Ms. Hanh’s Chicken and Bean Noodle Soup
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 15 minutes

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  • Location Type

    • Lakeside

    • Small town

    • Village

    City

    • Grand Rapids

    • Distance to city: 45 miles

    • Directions to property:
      2.5 miles from exit 36 on 196

    Airport

    • Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Kent County Intl.) 45 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Kent County International take 96 West to 196 West then 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.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Fishing Charters

    • Waterfront Film festival

    • Dune Rides

    • Saugatuck State Park

    • Sail Boat Charters

    • Art galleries

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • River

    • Rodeo

    • Ruins

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • gourmet dinners - whole house booking

    • Monopoly Tournaments

    • Risk Tournaments

    • Massages

    • Birthday Packages

    • Sweetheart Special Packages

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Tennis racket rental

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    Excellent all the way

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We have spent two weekends with Keith and Sue and we plan on many more. The breakfasts are delicious and healthy. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Keith and Sue go out of their way to make you feel welcome and give you all the tools you need to navigate the area.

    Great Time

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Stayed the Sherwood Forest from June 12 to 15, 2011. Keith & Susan Charak couldn't have been more accommodating. Breakfasts were really good and our Victorian suite was even better tnan we expected. Used the pool several hot days and it was great. Enjoyed Saugatuck/Douglas and especially the fine restaurants. Will try to return soon. Joyce & Stan Grau Fort Thomas, Ky.

    We love Sherwood Forest Bed and Breakfast!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My boyfriend and I stayed here last summer. Sherwood Forest B&B created so many wonderful memories for us, we hope to return this summer again. Keith was a fun and informative innkeeper.

    October Delight

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at Sherwood Forest B&B for a weekend at the end of October. Most Michigan resort towns have rolled up their sidewalks by this time, but not Saugatuck and Douglas. Everywhere we went it was quite busy. Especially the dinner spot recommended by the Innkeepers, Everyday People Cafe. We will return if for no other reason than to dine at this excellent restaurant again! The best part of the weekend was our time spent at Sherwood Forest. We enjoyed breakfast and pleasant conversation to start each day, and were able to soak in the relaxing atmosphere throughout the day. Our room was beautiful and huge with the fireplace, living area, and jacuzzi. That was also one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in. We will definitely be back!

    Wonderful Place

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We really enjoyed our stay here. Wish we would have booked for 3 nights instead of just one. Keith was very nice. Room was fantastic, we stayed in the Log Cabin room.

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