Garden Grove B&B


  • This vast 540-sq. ft. suite has a view from the cantilevered four-seasons sitting room of the magnificently carved maple tree and the sunset sky in winter. The raised see-through gas fireplace can be enjoyed from the king bed, four seasons room or the open two-person Jacuzzi. The natural wood look is enhanced with maple hardwood floors and colorful area rugs. Experience the rest and relaxation of the spacious ensuite ceramic tile floor bath and a maple-trimmed double Jacuzzi. A cathedral ceiling with fan, skylights, microwave, mini-fridge, wetbar, and coffee maker help make your brief or extended stay very comfortable.

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    Garden Grove is a popular Michigan bed and breakfast located in Harbor Country®’s lakeside town of Union Pier. Only 90 minutes from Chicago and near the I-94 Chicago to Detroit expressway, Garden Grove offers guests a convenient opportunity for a memorable getaway, active outdoor adventure or a secluded romantic retreat. Relax and renew with the slower pace yet still enjoy the experience of great casual or more formal local dining. The B&B is in close proximity to two casinos, a premium outlet mall, eight wineries, live and foreign film theaters, many antique and artisan shops and galleries. All rooms have central air-conditioning and private baths. Breakfast for two is included. The Carriage House rooms and suite have large Jacuzzis, fireplace, mini-fridge, microwave, wet-bar, in-room VCR/DVD TV's, telephone, Free wireless high Speed Internet and is complete with in-room breakfast.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Jerry & Paula Welsh are innkeepers relocated from Southeast Michigan. Prior to becoming inkeepers, Paula was a Regional Sales Manager in the automotive industry and Jerry was a Big Ten Head coach after playing hockey professionally.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English



    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Bicycles

    • Birdwatching

    • Detached Carriage House

    • Free High Speed wireless Internet

    • Gardens

    • Proximity to casinos, beach, outlet mall

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Microwave

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Wet bar

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Videos

    Other Amenities:

    • bicycles

    • beach chairs

    • Free High Speed Internet

  • Last Minute Online Deal

    12/1/2011 - 4/30/2012

    ~Last Minute Online Discounts~ Book online 2 nights Sunday through Thursday at www.gardengrove.net (add “last minute” discount in the request window) within 36 hrs of your arrival and get a B&B standard room for $69 per night. B&B Jacuzzi/fireplace rooms $ 99 per night. 2-night minimums apply. # Carriage House Rooms are not included

    Spa/Massage Specials

    12/1/2011 - 4/30/2012

    **Free** In-room massages Treat yourself to the best Harbor Country has to offer. Relax in any of the premium Carriage House rooms with a glass of champagne by the fire and an in-room massage. A two-night stay in the Carriage House at Garden Grove with spacious rooms, Queen or king bed, two-person Jacuzzi with separate walk-in shower, fireplace, mini-fridge, microwave, wet bar, VCR/DVD 27”TV's and Free WiFi. ¿ Two nights stay in the Deluxe Carriage House ¿ One Hour In-room massage ¿ In-room Breakfast for two **$399 Weekend $329 Midweek (Sun – Thurs) # Woodlands Suite not included in weekend pricing Massage may require advanced notice.)

    Valentine's Day Specials

    2/1/2012 - 2/29/2012

    ~AVAILABLE ALL OF FEBRUARY~ Bring that “special someone” to celebrate Valentines Day. We are offering flexibility and choices for those with difficult to manage schedules. $469 Jacuzzi Rooms Reduced $50 midweek The Valentine’s Special includes: ¿ Two nights deluxe Carriage House lodging ¿ In-room champagne, chocolates, fresh-cut flowers ¿ In-room massage ¿ In-room Breakfast

    St Patrick's Day Special

    3/16/2012 - 3/18/2012

    Rooms for $49 Whether you are Irish all the time or just in March come to Harbor Country and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Reserve the Arbor or Violet rooms and get the second night for $49 March 16, 17, 18,

    Corporate Retreats

    11/30/2011 - 4/30/2012

    ~Corporate Travel~ Consider us for your corporate travel. Relaxed cancellation policy and competitive corporate per diem rates offered. Enjoy a deluxe room or suite with in-room Jacuzzi and cozy fireplace while traveling on business. (Sunday through Thursday). Add the convenience of free high speed wireless internet, video library and a hearty breakfast with customized schedule and a relaxed cancellation policy. Conveniently located 1 minute off I-94 in Michigan 70 miles from downtown Chicago with many casual and fine dining opportunities all year round. Book 3 nights and get an additional 25% off. Better yet - plan to include the rest of the team and have those quarterly sales meetings with us. [Consider a no breakfast pricing choice] or [invite your colleague to join you for breakfast and close the deal – prior arrangements required]

    Family Fun

    12/1/2011 - 4/8/2012

    ~A Family Retreat for the Holidays~ Have the 4-bedroom B&B dedicated to your family’s winter getaway. • December 26, 27, 28 • March 4 - 17 • April 6, 7, 8 • 2 Jacuzzi & Fireplace rooms • 2 Standard Rooms • Breakfast for 8 each morning 2 nights - $959 Additional nights - $399 *2 persons max per room

    Police and Firefighters Package

    12/1/2011 - 4/30/2012

    A special opportunity offered in recognition of the men and women serving in our police and firefighting units. Escape the crowds and pressures of the responsibilities and relax in a secluded lakeside B&B and Carriage House. Take advantage of your atypical work schedule and spend some peaceful time midweek in Harbor Country® only 90 minutes away. This is a great lodging offer and the off-peak dining specials are awesome. Our Carriage House rooms include: king or queen bed; 2-person Jacuzzi with separate glass enclosed shower; fireplace; microwave; mini-fridge; wet bar sink; CATV/VCR/DVD; WiFi Package Includes: ¿ 3-nights deluxe accommodations ¿ In-room massage 1 hr. ¿ In-room Champagne ¿ In-room breakfast ¿ Fresh-cut Flowers $499 **Valid Sundays through Thursdays

  • Hot Deal: Valentine's Day Gift Certificates

    • 2/8/2012 - 2/15/2012
    • Regular rate:$200
    • Savings:20%
    • Discount rate:$160

    Valentine’s Day Gift Certificates: ** 10% & 20% Off ** Romantic Gift Idea Give a gift that will be remembered and save 20%. When the roses and chocolates are a recent memory the planned romantic B&B getaway will be still be an exiting spring event waiting to happen. Save %10 on $100 certificates; %20 for $200 and above.

    The Sunflower

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $149/$259

    The Rose

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $129/$169

    The Violet

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $99/$159

    The Arbor

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $99/$159

    The Woodlands Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $179/$279

    The Lavender Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $169/$249

    The Garden Retreat

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $129/$229

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 pm Est.    Check out: 11:00 am Est.

    • Minimum stay: 2 nights on weekend, 3 night on holidays

    • Deposit amount required: One room-night deposit.

    • Cancellations: Cancellation: With more than 14 days notice by phone there will be a full refund. Cancellations with less than 15 days notice will forfeit one room-night.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Children 10 years or older welcome.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No


    Discount type

    • Travel Agency
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 0

    • Web Posted specials
      Percent off: 0% Days required: 0

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9:00 to 10:30 Eastern

    • Serving location: Carriage House as a scheduled room service, Individuals tables including secluded porch in B&B, Breakfast/dining area, Guest room


    Complimentary Perks

    • Dessert

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian


    Additional food services

    • Snacks and Baked treats


    Recipes

    Dessert

    Cherry Clafoutis
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 45 minutes

  • Location Type

    • Baroda, MI

    • Lakeside, MI

    • New Buffalo, MI

    • Saugatuck, MI

    • South Bend, IN

    • St. Joseph, MI

    • Beachside

    • Countryside

    • Lakeside

    • Small town

    • Village

    • Wine country


    City

    • Chicago

    • Distance to city: 75 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Exit 6 (Union Pier) from Interstate 94, west 1/2 mile


    Airport

    • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo Battle Creek Intl.)

    • Directions to property:
      Chicago MDW or ORD


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Fruit Farms

    • Sandy beaches and dunes

    • Micro Breweries

    • Outlet shopping mall

    • Backroad bicycling

    • Wineries

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Casino

    • Fine Dinning

    • Hunt club

    • wineries and micro-breweries

    • Outlet mall shopping

    • Golf

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe rental

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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    Write a review

    Very comfortable

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    Innkeepers were very accommodating, plenty of wonderful food for breakfast. Not too "foo-foo" but very clean and lovely! Comfortable bed and good shower! They provide bicycles and helmets for plenty of day bike rides.


    Wonderland

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    A wonderful area of the state topped by wonderful hosts, Jerry & Paula and their beautiful B&B.


    Outstanding breakfast and a beautiful room

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    We have stayed in b&b's about half a dozen times and have never enjoyed such generous and delicious breakfasts. We stayed 3 nights and were delighted every morning to have a lovely basket filled with piping hot and delicious food delivered to our door promptly at 9:30. Each breakfast included a different variety of fresh, perfect berries, melons, and other fruits. Day 1 was Michigan blueberry pancakes with the best scrambled eggs and sausage links. Day 2 was red pepper, zucchini, and cheese quiche accompanied by seasoned red skin and Yukon gold potatoes. Our last day was apricot stuffed french toast with grilled Polish and breakfast sausages. I know this is a lot of detail but the Welsh's really give new meaning to the breakfast part of bed and breakfast! Our room (the Garden Retreat) in the coach house was beautifully decorated and absolutely immaculate. There was a spray of beautiful orange gladiolas to greet us and lots of other thoughtful and classy touches- like lovely soaps and bath salts and assorted teas (my favorite, Constant Comment). The grounds are beautiful with lots of pleasant spots to sit in the shade and read. We ate our breakfasts at one of the umbrella tables. Also enjoyed riding the bikes to the nearby beach. Paula and Jerry have spared no expense in making their b& b a top shelf place to stay. I couldn't recommend it more highly!


    Wow, what a place!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    I truly enjoyed the experience. The Garden Retreat is beautiful, the bed was so comfortable. I walked the yard and enjoyed the birds chirping, the gorgeous flowers and the beach sunset was fascinating. Paula and Jerry are special people, they know how to take care of you. The breakfasts were out of this world. Don't pass this place up ... Don't miss this beautiful place!


    First experience at a B&B.

    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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    Garden Grove is a beautiful place. The innkeepers Jerry and Paula have done a excellent job with their B & B. We would definitely recommend anybody looking to stay in Harbor Country to book a room at Garden Grove. It is very clean, comfortable, cozy, and breakfast was delicious! Location is great because you're right in the middle of the local towns to see. Jerry and Paula understand your needs for a enjoyable stay. We would stay here again without a doubt!


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