About Harbor House Inn
Harbor House Inn sits on Harbor Drive in downtown Grand Haven, directly across from the boardwalk that follows the Grand River toward Lake Michigan. The building went up in 1987 in a Michigan Victorian style, and its 19 guest rooms all have private baths. Fourteen of them add a whirlpool tub and a fireplace, and seven have a sofa sleeper for families or friends sharing a room.
The big draw is the location. From the large screened porch you can watch boats move through the Grand Haven channel and see the musical fountain across the river, and the shops, restaurants and beach are all close enough to reach on foot. Room types run from Deluxe to Premium rooms with balconies, plus cottage rooms.
Mornings start with a buffet from 8 to 10 a.m., with homemade bread, seasonal fruit, the inn's own cereal blend, yogurt, cheeses, bagels and hard-boiled eggs, served on the porch or by the fireplace. In the evening, coffee, tea and fresh cookies are set out in the living room from 5 to 9 p.m., and a caramel made at the inn is left by each bed at night. The innkeepers also take small groups such as family reunions, church retreats and work seminars.
For lavender, Summerhouse Lavender Farm near Fennville is about 30 miles south, roughly 45 minutes on US-31 and I-196. It opens Thursday through Sunday in season with free guided tours, so it makes an easy day trip from a Grand Haven stay in late June or July.
What to do
- Watch boats in the channel and the musical fountain from the screened porch
- Walk across the street to the boardwalk along the Grand River
- Stroll to downtown shops, restaurants and the beach
- Book a whirlpool-and-fireplace room for a cooler-weather stay
- Plan a family reunion or small retreat with the innkeepers
Season, hours and prices
- Hours
- Breakfast buffet daily 8–10 a.m.; coffee, tea and cookies 5–9 p.m. (posted on their website, 2026)
Good to know
- Accessibility
- Room 4 has a queen bed and a roll-in shower
- Payment
- Major credit cards; cash only with a card on file; no checks
Tips for your visit
- Ask for Room 4 if you need a roll-in shower
- Cancel at least 48 hours before arrival to avoid a one-night charge
- Policies on children, pets and minimum stays are not posted, so ask when you book
- Groups can ask the innkeepers about flexible options for reunions and retreats
Pair it with a lavender farm
Summerhouse Lavender Farm · about 45 minutes away
Summerhouse Lavender Farm near Fennville is about 45 minutes south, an easy day trip from Grand Haven when the lavender peaks in late June and early July.
Getting there
Questions
Do the rooms have private bathrooms?
Yes. All 19 rooms have private baths, and 14 also have a whirlpool tub and fireplace.
Is breakfast included?
A buffet is served daily from 8 to 10 a.m., with breads, fruit, cereal, yogurt, cheeses and eggs.
Is there an accessible room?
Room 4 has a queen bed and a roll-in shower.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 48 hours before arrival; later cancellations are charged at least one night plus tax.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Holland, Saugatuck & Fennville, Michigan
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
