The Pines Motorlodge, Center Street Guesthouse and Maple Ridge Cottages are all three located in the heart of the Saugatuck/Douglas area of Western Michigan. This exclusive lakeside resort, often referred to as "The Cape Cod of the Midwest," is nestled between Lake Michigan and Lake Kalamazoo and surrounded by the Kalamazoo River. 

The Pines Motorlodge

The Pines Motorlodge, a boutique lodging experience with retro charm, is an 1940/50's style motorlodge located in the heart of the villages of Saugatuck/Douglas. Completely renovated, this 14 room locally owned and operated lodging facility is located a short drive from West Michigan's best beaches or an easy walk to shopping, art galleries, antiques, restaurants and area nightlife.

 Whispering pines provide a picturesque backdrop as our enchanting property is designed to provide guests with a woodland cottage setting perfect for relaxing and enjoying the area's lakeside atmosphere--a true pportunity to slow down, relax and enjoy the fantastic area amenities.  

The Pines Motorlodge is located in the Village of Douglas, Michigan--a village which has not only Lake Michigan to its West, but the Kalamazoo River on its East and Lake Kalamazoo to the South  allowing The Village of Douglas to enjoy each morning's sunrise and each evening's sunset over beautiful water vistas. Guests will quickly understand the motto, "Douglas, the Village of Friendliness."

Each freshly renovated room has either your choice of a king bed or two full beds with luxurious pillow top mattresses and goose down duvets along with TV/VCR, refrigerator, microwave and both an indoor and outdoor table and chair set for your private enjoyment.  As well, guests may enjoy the large deck area with gas grill and picnic tables shaded by mature trees--making this the perfect place for a quiet cookout or afternoon cocktail and book.

The Pines Motorlodge is located less than a mile from quiet Douglas Beach and a quick 5-minute drive through old growth forests to historical Oval Beach. The very BEST in area shopping and dining is less than a block away in quaint Downtown Douglas or take a short, relaxing waterfront stroll over the bridge into Downtown Saugatuck.

While a guest at The Pines Motorlodge, one can easily take advantage of three beautiful sandy beaches; championship golf courses; kayaking on the Kalamazoo River; boating on either Lake Kalamazoo or Lake Michigan; charter fishing; antiquing; shopping; theater venues; the Dunes State Park; horseback riding; hiking Mount Baldhead; or venture into any of the numerous artists colonies and galleries making the area, Michigan's Art Coast.

   The Pines, formerly The Plaza c. 1950                                               The Pines Today

Maple Ridge Cottages

RENOVATED IN 2006! Maple Ridge Cottages offer four fabulously quaint and cozy 2 bed/1 bath cottages located in Saugatuck featuring knotty pine ceilings, wood floors, living room with gas fireplace, bedrooms decorated in enchanting cottage décor with pillow-top mattress and down duvets, full bath, fully equipped kitchen with pine cabinets and stainless appliances including microwave and dishwasher, 2 decks for outdoor fun--1 with table and 1 with private Jacuzzi and gas grill.

Situated in a park-like setting with an easy walk to downtown and quick drive to three fantastic beaches, Maple Ridge Cottages provide a great opportunity to relax and enjoy the area’s amenities in a delightful setting. Sheets and linens provided, you bring the food and libations for a memorable stay!

Maple Ridge Cottages are located 1.5 miles from The Pines Motorlodge across the bridge in Saugatuck and a little over 3 miles or a quick 7-minute drive through old growth forests to historical Oval Beach. A leisurely 15 minute walk into downtown Saugatuck offers guests an array of activities, food and shopping or take a 4 minute drive across the bridge to the Village of Douglas to enjoy the very BEST in area shopping and dining.

While a guest at Maple Ridge Cottages, one can easily take advantage of three beautiful sandy beaches; championship golf courses; kayaking on the Kalamazoo River; boating on either Lake Kalamazoo or Lake Michigan; charter fishing; antiquing; shopping; theater venues; the Dunes State Park; horseback riding; hiking Mount Baldhead; or venture into any of the numerous artists colonies and galleries making the area, Michigan's Art Coast.

Center Street Guesthouse

Situated in an 1870’s building which underwent an award-winning restoration and located in the upscale Downtown Douglas Design District, The Center Street Guesthouse offers guests the ease of walking right out their front door into the heart of fantastic dining, delightful cafes and shopping which includes the very best in home décor, antiquities, and fashion.

The Center Street Guesthouse provides guests with two options—either a 4 bed/2bath flat with a fully equipped kitchen, living and dining areas.  If your party is on the smaller scale, the property can be offered as a 2 bed/bath flat with living and dining areas.

The Center Street Guesthouse is located 1 block from The Pines Motorlodge and a little over 2 miles or a quick 5-minute drive through old growth forests to historical Oval Beach. A leisurely 15 minute walk into downtown Saugatuck offers guests an array of activities, food and shopping or walk out the door into Downtown of Douglas to enjoy the very BEST in area shopping and dining.

While a guest at Center Street  Guesthouse, one can easily take advantage of three beautiful sandy beaches; championship golf courses; kayaking on the Kalamazoo River; boating on either Lake Kalamazoo or Lake Michigan; charter fishing; antiquing; shopping; theater venues; the Dunes State Park; horseback riding; hiking Mount Baldhead; or venture into any of the numerous artists colonies and galleries making the area, Michigan's Art Coast.