The Kingsley House

"Best Breakfast," Bedandbreakfast Awards. Recently featured in Forbes as one of the Top 50 Ritzy Rezorts of the U.S.

Ideally Located in the heart of wine country, fruit orchards, Lake Michigan and Allegan State Forest. Saugatuck,... more

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"Simply brilliant..." 10/8/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

What an amazing way to get away from it all for the weekend. The Kingsley House was gorgeous - definately exceeded our expectations. So much attention to detail. What a welcome diverse, friendly environment. We will definately come again...

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"We return to The Kingsley House annually" 10/8/2008
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We celebrate our anniversary each year at The Kingsley House & will continue to do so. The very private rooms/suites are really comfortable & each is uniquely well-appointed. The food is consistently fantastic and Dave is the consummate... read more


"Wonderful setting" 9/3/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

Dave is the ultimate innkeeper - gracious and accommodating. One of the most special attributes is Dave's gardens - they are gorgeous and it is evident he take great pride in them. I loved the fresh flowers every day in the parlor. The breakfasts... read more


"INCREDIBLE!" 9/2/2008
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This is the best bed and breakfast in the midwest... HANDS DOWN!

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"From Ken and Martha Mazur" 8/28/2008
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Thank you for a wonderful weekend. Our stay was very relaxing and peaceful. We loved the porch for evening sitting, and for eating your delicious breakfasts! My only recommendation would be to invest in quality bedding (sheets). Again, thank... read more


"TERRIFIC STAY" 8/26/2008
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The Kinsley House is a wonderful B&B - it's quaint and very peaceful. We went to celebrate an anniversary and we enjoyed our time there. We will be making a trip back since we were not able to spend as much time as we would have liked to.... read more


"Kingsley House Weekend" 8/26/2008
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Kingsley House, we just wish we could have stayed longer. Our room, the Granny Smith, was lovely and very comfortable. The house itself and the gardens are beautiful and meticulously maintained. The... read more


"Romantic, Victorian experience" 8/23/2008
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I have been struggling with the passing of my mother two months earlier. I needed to have the weight lifted from my shoulders. So I scheduled a night's stay at The Kingsley House on our way to visit friends in St. Joseph, Michigan. I felt the... read more


"Great Stay at the Kingsley House!" 8/22/2008
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Our stay was wonderful. The Kingsley House is beautiful inside. Dave Drees is a gracious host. The breakfasts where great on the front porch. The home made cookies were scrumptious. The gardens were beautiful to look at. The rooms were quaint... read more


"Golden Delicious" 8/17/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

We stayed at the Kingsley House for 9 days and left with wonderful memories of the place. Our room, the Golden Delicious, was very clean and comfortable, the dining-living room was elegant and always had beautiful fresh flowers dispalyed all around.... read more


"Wonderful Stay at Kingsley House" 8/16/2008
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My husband and I spent three nights at the Kingsley House in late July. We were treated wonderfully well, the room, the gardens and the house itself are lovely, and Dave and his small staff were helpful and friendly. We certainly will recommend the... read more


"Attention to Detail" 8/16/2008
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The Kingsley House is a wonderful place to stay. We enjoyed the wonderful breakfasts, the delightful snack in mid afternoon, the beverage on the beautiful porch always inviting, the drinks, movies, books, treats and gardens made it a pleasure for us. read more


"ThankYou!" 8/15/2008
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Our sincere thanks to our host/innkeeper Dave Drees for making our 30th Anniversary one to treasure always! His care & concern was far beyond our expectations and greatly appreciated. We would highly recommend the "Romance Package"... read more


"First time B & Bers" 8/15/2008
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We really enjoyed our first B&B experience at the Kingsley House. The host was gracious and the breakfasts were wonderful. We were originally going to stay at Wickwood B&B, but after NUMEROUS problems, namely deposit, cancellation fees,... read more


"Stay at Kingsley House" 8/8/2008
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Great breakfast! Home was beautiful and kept up very well.

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"Best B&B We've Stayed at!" 8/4/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

This was the best B&B we've stayed at. It exceeded our expectations in many ways. The room was fabulous (Northern Spy Suite) and very romantic. Despite there being a "full house" while we were there it was quiet and peaceful. Every... read more


"Fantastic!!" 7/27/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

My fiancee and I had not previously stayed in a B&B, and we were blown away by the Kingsley House. We stayed in the Macintosh Room. It was small, but comfortable. The breakfast was unbelievable. We loved the amenities. Highly, highly recommended.

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"Romantic B & B" 7/21/2008
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Wow! What a wonderful getaway the Kingsley House is. From the moment we checked in everything was perfect. The Braeburn suite is secluded and private with an exquisite whirlpool tub. Dave makes the most wonderful breakfasts and cookies! The... read more


"Kingsley House" 7/14/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

Great B&B

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"Simply the Best!" 7/14/2008
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This was the best bed & breakfast experience I have had. We will definitely return. The service was great. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was relaxing and enjoyable.

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"Great Bed and Breakfast" 7/13/2008
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What a wonderfully peaceful place to stay! We loved it! Thank you for the great hospitality, the picnic basket and chocolates upon our arrival. You've been such a help. We will definitely be back again and we are telling our friends.

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"Beautiful Inn" 7/8/2008
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Very pleasant overnite stay at the Kingsley House...close to Douglas/Saugatuck...recommendation for dinner at resturant in Douglas was outstanding...would suggest a brief explanation of how to get the DVD player to work for those of us technically... read more


"Amazing holiday weekend thanks to Kingsley!" 7/4/2008
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Words can not express how much we are blown away by this place! Dave's heart and soul is reflected in every corner of the Inn. From the massages, to the picnic basket, to the amazing details of the Inn and more....we will definitely be back soon!

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"Romantic B&B" 7/2/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

The Kingsley House was a great romantic getaway for our five year anniversary. Located in a quiet small town and yet very close to bigger cities. read more


"vacation" 7/2/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

Nice place

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"Wedding Weekend" 7/1/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

The Kingsley House is a beautiful retreat. If you are looking for a place to elope, this is it. Dave handled everything for us from the flowers to the cake and champaign as well as the minister. Our ceremony was beautiful. The food was excellent and... read more


"Wedding at the Kingsley" 7/1/2008
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We were married here and it was just beautiful! We wanted a simple yet elegant ceremony and Dave put it all together for us. Everything was wonderful, we would recommend this elopement package to anyone! The breakfasts were unique and... read more


"Expensive, but very nice." 7/1/2008
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We loved everything about the Cider Nook. The inroom massages were incredible. The only downside was the price, a bit steep for a Sunday-Monday stay. Other than that the Inn is great in every way. read more


"Nice getaway" 6/17/2008
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A pleasant and relaxing experience. This B&B was clean, quiet and had all the ammenities we needed! We will go back.

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"Lovely Relaxing Weekend" 6/11/2008
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We had a wonderful weekend at the Kingsley House! Everything was close enough to be convenient, and the winery down the street was an added bonus! In between all the 'tourist' activities, we enjoyed just relaxing and watching a thunderstorm roll in... read more


"Hospitality and the B&B " 6/11/2008
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Gerald & Donita Traeye (Flint, MI) The most important thing that will stick in our minds was the excellent hospitality we experienced. Our first night, their was a very bad Thunderstorm and Tornado. We thought we were safe in our room in... read more


"4 Stars for Kingsley House" 6/9/2008
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We have returned several times and enjoy the hospitality and privacy. I would highly recommend the Kingsley House.

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"Superb!" 6/6/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

We have stayed at many B&B’s across the country, but never have we ever experienced anything quite like the Kingsley House. This Inn is top notch in every way imaginable, from the breakfasts, to the decor, rooms, amenities, cleanliness,... read more


"Nice but not to be considered the best" 6/5/2008
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A lovely place to stay with a lot of conforts but our room was nice with a really small bath and for this reason not so confortable. The town is small and with not many restaurants or services near it.

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"Good Getaway" 6/3/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2008

The Kingsley House is a great place to sneak away and relax. The rooms are nice. The food is great. The area offers a lot to do for a very reasonable price, and the local dining is out of this world!

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"A wonderful stay" 6/1/2008
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We stayed one night at The Kingsley House and wish we could have stayed for a week- so pleasant, so relaxing. The room was perfect- very clean and very comfortable and we certainly felt at home. We'll be back. read more


"Enjoyable weekend getaway" 5/23/2008
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My wife and I spent a long weekend here recently. Although not located in one of the "tourist" towns, it is only a short drive to Holland, Saugatuck, and South Haven. Breakfast was good and the fresh cookies and baked goods were quite... read more


"Excellent!" 5/19/2008
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This was a spontaneous trip to see the Tulip Festival and I am glad that I saw the listing for the Kingsley House on the B&B website. The parlor and bottomless cookie jar were a welcome treat after a long drive from the Detroit area. The rooms... read more


"Fantastic Stay " 5/17/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2007

5/5/08 - We just returned from a four day stay at the Kingsley House and can not say enough about our stay - Dave was a great host and provided for us everything we needed. He is also a GREAT cook with brownies and homemade cookies available every... read more


"Top of the list B&B" 5/14/2008
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What a wonderful place to stay. Dave was very friendly and made sure our needs were met. The rooms were very clean, decor was excellent. I would recommend this B&B to anyone. Spend time on the front porch and just let time go by. What a great... read more


"internet doesn't do justice!" 5/12/2008
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The internet doesn't do this room justice. The hospitality was great. The breakfasts were awesome. I would recommend this place for your first B&B experience anytime. read more


"Victorian Charm" 5/12/2008