Cocoa Cottage Bed and Breakfast 223 S. Mears Avenue Whitehall Michigan 49461 USA http://www.cocoacottage.com Phone: +1-231-893-0674 Toll-free: +1-800-204-7596

General Information

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.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• 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

Meals

• A Full 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: Dessert, Wine/cheese
• Special meals available: Atkins, Gluten Free, Diabetic, 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 ingredients and an extra pinch of Larry and Lisa's creativity!
  
  As our name suggests, Chocolate is the year-round staple at the Cocoa Cottage. Our extra moist Chocolate zucchini bread served daily along with Mama Tallarico's Classic Chocolate Hot Fudge with fresh fruit. We offer coffee. a large selection of regular or 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
• Accommodations are not suitable for children
• 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. Cancellations made up to 8 days before the arrival date will result in a full refund of your 50% deposit, less a $25 administrative fee per room. Cancellations made within 8 days before the date of arrival 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. Full house booking contact innkeeper for cancellation policy.
• 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

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Arts and Crafts
• Built in 1912
• Opened for business in 2002
• Restored / Remodeled in 2001
• Parking available (On and Off Street Available)

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 Chicago, take I-94 East. Take I-196/US 31 North to Holland. Take the US 31 North (to Muskegon) exit. Travel approximately 50 miles North. Take the Whitehall/Montague Business 31 exit, just past mile marker 128, keep to the right, you are now on Colby Street. The McDonalds Golden Arches on your left and the Ramada Inn to your right are your landmarks. Traveling from Detroit, take I-96 West to Muskegon. Take US 31 North exit. Travel approximately 25 miles North. Take the Whitehall/Montague Business 31 exit, just past mile marker 128, keep to the right, you are now on Colby Street. On highway 31 the McDonalds Golden Arches on your left and the Ramada Inn to your right are your landmarks. From the Whitehall/Montague Business 31 Exit, Head West to the 3rd traffic light at Mears Avenue Turn left on Mears Avenue. Go 2 blocks to Mears and Slocum Street. The Cocoa Cottage Bed and Breakfast is the green Bungalow with burgundy trim on your left. Turn left on Slocum Street. Park in the concrete driveway or on the street. Please use the garden patio entrance. Welcome!
• Nearest major airport: GRR 60 miles
• Directions from airport:
  Exit from the airport and turn right (north) onto Patterson to 28th Street. Turn right and get in the left lane. The I-96 West entrance is just past the overpass. Take I-96 West towards Muskegon. Take US 31 North exit. Travel approximately 25 miles North. Take the Whitehall/Montague Business 31 exit, just past mile marker 128, keep to the right, you are now on Colby Street. On highway 31 the McDonalds Golden Arches on your left and the Ramada Inn to your right are your landmarks. From the Whitehall/Montague Business 31 Exit, Head West to the 3rd traffic light at Mears Avenue Turn left on Mears Avenue. Go 2 blocks to Mears and Slocum Street. The Cocoa Cottage Bed and Breakfast is the green Bungalow with burgundy trim on your left. Turn left on Slocum Street. Park in the concrete driveway or on the street. Please use the garden patio entrance. Welcome!

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, 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, Lighthouses, Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park, Double JJ Water Park, Muskegon Winter Sports Complex, Luge Run, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery

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