Cocoa Cottage Bed and Breakfast
Book this B&B online by submitting your travel dates in the box to the right. Nightly rates start at $129.00.
Inn Details
Our authentically restored, 1912 Arts & Crafts bungalow, offers you quiet refined character, world class attention to detail and CHOCOLATE! Featured in Paula Deen's Chocolate Celebration magazine.
You can relax by our cozy fireplace or on our sun-dappled screened porch. In summer, our elegant gardens invite you to just unwind. No matter the season you will be treated to Larry’s sumptuous award-winning breakfasts and Chocolate indulgences!
Experience Lake Michigan’s local beaches, White River Light Station, golfing, antiquing, shopping or any of our getaway packages. Each room is uniquely furnished with Lisa’s artistic touches, antiques and chocolates. All have full private baths, pillow top mattresses, designer linens, toiletries, data port and central air conditioning. Rate includes single/double occupancy, hearty gourmet breakfast, wine, cheese and chocolate reception the day you check-in and full turn down service. We invite you to be our guest and share in our passion of the history and design integrity of THE COCOA COTTAGE BED & BREAKFAST.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Bicycle Trail
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Lake Michigan Beaches
- Light Houses
- Sailing/Boating
- Downtown
- Lakeside
- Small town
- Nearest major city: Muskegon, MI (10 miles South)
- Directions to property:
Traveling from the Chicago Area¿.
Take I-94 East.¿
Take I-196/US 31 North towards Holland and Muskegon.¿
From Muskegon, travel approximately 25 miles North.
¿Take exit 128, Whitehall/Montague Business 31.
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Traveling from the Detroit Area
Take I-96 west to Muskegon.
Take the US 31 North exit.
Travel approximately 25 miles North.
Take exit 128, Whitehall/Montague Business 31
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Traveling from Muskegon's Cross Lake Ferry Dock
Leaving the terminal you will cross railroad tracks then come to a stop sign.¿
Turn left at stop sign onto Lakeshore.
Follow Lakeshore (which turns into Laketon at the big curve) for approx. 4.5 miles.¿
You will go under US 31 and take the US 31 North exit, immediately to the right after you go under the highway.
Follow US 31 North about 20 miles.
Take exit 128, Whitehall/Montague Business 31
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Circle around and stay to your right. Follow the Whitehall/Montague sign.
You are now on Colby Road, in Whitehall.
Continue West on Colby to the 3rd traffic light at Mears Avenue.
Turn left on Mears Avenue.
Go 2 blocks to Slocum Street.
Look for the large Cocoa Cottage B&B Sign on your left.
The Cocoa Cottage is the green Bungalow with burgundy trim on your left.
Turn left on Slocum Street and park anywhere on the street.¿
Please use the garden patio entrance.
Welcome! - Nearest major airport: Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Kent County Intl.) 60 miles
- Directions from airport:
Directions from:
Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport. (GRR)¿5500 44th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 616-233-6000
¿¿As you exit from the airport, turn RIGHT at the light onto PATTERSON Ave.¿
Travel 2.1 miles and turn RIGHT onto 28th Street.
Move into the LEFT lane.¿
Travel about 1/2 mile.
The entrance ramp is on the left, just after you go under the highway and is a double turning lane.
¿Merge onto I-96 W towards MUSKEGON.
Travel 43 miles.¿
Merge onto US-31 N via EXIT 1B on your RIGHT, toward LUDINGTON.
Travel 19 miles.
¿Take exit 128, Whitehall/Montague Business 31.
Circle around and stay to your right.
Follow the Whitehall/Montague sign.
You are now on Colby Road, in Whitehall.
Continue West on Colby to the 3rd traffic light at Mears Avenue.
Turn left on Mears Avenue.
Go 2 blocks to Slocum Street.
Look for the large Cocoa Cottage B&B Sign on your left.
The Cocoa Cottage is the green Bungalow with burgundy trim on your left.
Turn left on Slocum Street and park anywhere on the street
¿Please use the garden patio entrance.
Welcome!
From Muskegon County Airport (MKG)¿101
Sinclair Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441 231-798-4596
¿¿Exit the airport and turn LEFT onto E ELLIS RD.
Go 0.5 miles.
¿Turn RIGHT onto GRAND HAVEN RD.
Go 0.5 miles.¿
Turn LEFT onto E STERNBERG Rd.
Go 0.6 miles
Take US-31 North via the ramp on the LEFT.
Go 20 miles.¿
Take exit 128, Whitehall/Montague Business 31
Circle around and stay to your right.
Follow the Whitehall/Montague sign.
You are now on Colby Road, in Whitehall.
Continue West on Colby to the 3rd traffic light at Mears Avenue.
Turn left on Mears Avenue.
Go 2 blocks to Slocum Street.
Look for the large Cocoa Cottage B&B Sign on your left.
The Cocoa Cottage is the green Bungalow with burgundy trim on your left.
Turn left on Slocum Street and park anywhere on the street.
¿Please use the garden patio entrance.
Welcome!
Room Rates (USD American Dollars) All occupancy rates are subject to change - State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Deluxe rooms or Jaccuzzi Suite
- There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 149.00 and $ 189.00
Amenities | In Room | | | Air conditioning | Alarm clock | | Amenities Basket | Bath robes | | CD player | Ceiling fans | | Coffee/Tea facilities | DVD Player | | Data port | Desk | | Hairdryer | Hot tub/whirlpool tub | | Internet Service | Library | | Radio | Satellite/Cable TV | | TV | Turndown Service | | Videos | Wi-Fi |  | | On Site | | | BBQ grill | Board games | | Computer | Conference Rooms | | Copier | Fax Machine | | Fireplace | Piano | | Private entrance | Telephone | | VCR | Wedding Facilities | | | Other Amenitites | | | Concierge Service | Shuttle Services | | CHOCOLATE! | |
Meals - A Hearty Gourmet or Organic Lite breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 7:30-8:30 am
- Breakfast is served in the Outdoor Patio (Weather Permitting), Dining Room
- Lunch is available by special request
- Dinner is available by special request
- Additional food services included in room rate: Chocolate!, Dessert, Wine/cheese
- Special meals available: Diabetic, Low Carb, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Cottage Eggs
Eggs baked and served in a delicate crepe cup with Gruyere cheese, shallots and a hint of tarragon. Maple smoked bacon is served as the perfect compliment. The aroma alone is worth the stay!
Our philosophy about food is that if it's worth making, it’s worth making a fuss over. At the Cocoa Cottage our recipes are made from scratch using the freshest of local ingredients, organic when ever possible and an extra pinch of Larry and Lisa's creativity! With Lisa's Italian heritage, no on ever leaves the Cocoa Cottage B&B hungry!
As our name suggests, Chocolate is the year-round staple at the Cocoa Cottage. We use orgaic, free trade cocoa and chocolate. Our extra moist Chocolate zucchini bread served daily along with Mama Tallarico's Homemade Classic Chocolate Hot Fudge with strawberries. We offer coffee. a large selection of regular, decaf and herbal teas, O.J. and the richest Hot Chocolate you have ever experienced! Not made from an instant mix, this is like Mom used to make with a little Aztec influence, (Remember the movie "Chocolat"?)
Policies - Minimum stay required (2 Night Minimum Summer Weekends and Holidays)
- Smoking is not allowed
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying (14 Years, Accompanied by an Adult)
- No childcare is provided
- Deposit amount required (50% of total booking amount, secured by credit card confirms your reservation. Balance due upon arrival. Reservations within two weeks (14 days) of arrival 100% prepayment is required.)
- Check in time is 4:00 PM and Check out time is 11:00 AM
- Cancellations:
The Cocoa Cottage is an intimate Bed and Breakfast Inn; consequently, cancellations affect us significantly. Your deposit is 50% of your reservation. Cancellations made up to 14 days before the arrival date will result in a full refund of your deposit, less a $25 administrative fee per room. Cancellations made within 14 days of your arrival date will result in the forfeiture of your deposit, unless we are able to re-book the room(s), then just the $25.00 administrative fee per room will be charged. No-shows are charged 100% of the entire reservation.
Your credit card will be charged for the unused portion of your reservation unless the room is rented to someone else for the period you did not use.
Whole-House Cancellation Policy:
3 or 4 Room Bookings, or Extended stay, more than 5 nights, require a 50% NON-REFUNDABLE Deposit.
Cancellations made within 30 days of the arrival date will be charged the remaining 50% balance, less the amount for rooms we are able to rebook.
Guests are responsible for any damage or loss caused to our guest rooms. The value of unauthorized items removed from the Cocoa Cottage will be charged to your credit card.
Rates are subject to applicable taxes and change without notice. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- CMG Color Marketing Group
- Michigan Lake to Lake Bed and Breakfast Association
- PAII Professional Association of Independent Innkeepers
- Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:| | 10% | AARP with valid membership card shown at check in. | Minimum stay: 2 days |
Innkeepers - Innkeeper(s): Larry Robertson & Lisa Tallarico
We love innkeeping and taking care of ourselves makes us better innkeepers! To nurture our souls, we enjoy Cooking & Stimulating Conversation with friends new and old, Yoga, Pilats, Gardening and flower arranging, Old House Research & Restoration, Reading, Music, Travel, Antiques, Design, Sports Cars and our many nieces and nephews! - The innkeepers speak: English
Area Attractions Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Several Lighthouses, Amusement and Water Parks, Golf, Antiquing!, Hackley & Hume Restored Victorian Homes, Frank Lloyd Wright's Meyer May House, Winter Sports Complex, Luge Run, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo Onsite or Nearby Activities Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Museums, Historic Home Tours, Cross Lake Ferry, Michigan's Adventure Theme Park, Lake Michigan Beaches, Lighthouses, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Water sports Whitehall Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Whitehall, Michigan.
Contact Information
 
Cocoa Cottage Bed and Breakfast223 S. Mears Avenue Whitehall, MI 49461 USA
| Phone: | +1-231-893-0674 | | Toll-free: | +1-800-204-7596 |
Innkeeper(s)
Larry Robertson & Lisa Tallarico
Rates:
$149 - $189
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