Hygge House Neighborhood Guidebook
Food scene
We go here for the sushi, plus delicious small plates and martini bar. They also have the best tiramisu in town, plus limited outdoor seating available.
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Taste
402 Phoenix StWe go here for the sushi, plus delicious small plates and martini bar. They also have the best tiramisu in town, plus limited outdoor seating available.
We love the large outdoor patio, plus delicious food and beer selection. Our favorites are the Light & Fresh or Rangoon Pizza, Signature Tacos and the Nachos paired with the Trees and Seas American IPA.
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Three Blondes Brewing
1875 Phoenix StWe love the large outdoor patio, plus delicious food and beer selection. Our favorites are the Light & Fresh or Rangoon Pizza, Signature Tacos and the Nachos paired with the Trees and Seas American IPA.
Good diner food, and the best ice cream in town from local creamery Sherman Dairy. We love to grab a cone and take a walk down to the light house.
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Captain Nemos
407 Phoenix StGood diner food, and the best ice cream in town from local creamery Sherman Dairy. We love to grab a cone and take a walk down to the light house.
This place can get crowded, so go during the day or a less busy night to truly enjoy a meal and a drink on the water. The river views make this place special.
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Admiral Jack's Bar & Grill
515 Williams StThis place can get crowded, so go during the day or a less busy night to truly enjoy a meal and a drink on the water. The river views make this place special.
Local Brewery
Great beer selection, live music and board games. Kids are welcome.
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Harbor Light Brewery
516 Phoenix StGreat beer selection, live music and board games. Kids are welcome.
Breakfast Spots
Enjoy delicious coffee from local roaster, Uncommon Grounds. Plus, amazing baked goods, sandwiches & smoothies. My favorite is The Bohemian : house made black bean blend, lettuce, avocado, provolone, red onion, vegan chipotle aioli on a sprouted 7 grain wrap. PLUS hop next door to the farmer's market on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
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Cafe Julia
561 Huron StEnjoy delicious coffee from local roaster, Uncommon Grounds. Plus, amazing baked goods, sandwiches & smoothies. My favorite is The Bohemian : house made black bean blend, lettuce, avocado, provolone, red onion, vegan chipotle aioli on a sprouted 7 grain wrap. PLUS hop next door to the farmer's market on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Full service breakfast and lunch place that serves breakfast cocktails. My favorites include the Gyro Sandwich and the Portobello Sandwich.
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Phoenix Street Cafe
259 Phoenix StFull service breakfast and lunch place that serves breakfast cocktails. My favorites include the Gyro Sandwich and the Portobello Sandwich.
This is THE spot for donuts, cream cheese coffee cakes, scones and more! Get there early to grab something breakfast to take back to the house.
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Golden Brown Bakery, Inc.
421 Phoenix StThis is THE spot for donuts, cream cheese coffee cakes, scones and more! Get there early to grab something breakfast to take back to the house.
This place is so good you need to get there early before they sell out for the day! They have amazing crepes and croissants and the only place in town with Starbuck's coffee. It is a nice morning walk over the bridge, then we usually grab our treats and take them to the beach for a little morning picnic.
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Bunde's Bakery Cafe
89 N Shore DrThis place is so good you need to get there early before they sell out for the day! They have amazing crepes and croissants and the only place in town with Starbuck's coffee. It is a nice morning walk over the bridge, then we usually grab our treats and take them to the beach for a little morning picnic.
City/town information
This harbor town offers options for all sorts of visitors. Downtown boasts local brews, cafes and restaurants, plus antique malls, specialty gift stores and boutiques. Rent a boat, kayak or paddle board down the Black River, or take a dip in Lake Michigan from one of the white sandy beaches. You can even rent scooters or bicycles to go down one of many scenic trails. My favorite is to hop on the Van Buren State Trail to the State Park and climb the dunes to the beach for the day. There are also local wineries and golf courses nearby. Don't forget to catch the sunset over Lake Michigan!
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South Haven
This harbor town offers options for all sorts of visitors. Downtown boasts local brews, cafes and restaurants, plus antique malls, specialty gift stores and boutiques. Rent a boat, kayak or paddle board down the Black River, or take a dip in Lake Michigan from one of the white sandy beaches. You can even rent scooters or bicycles to go down one of many scenic trails. My favorite is to hop on the Van Buren State Trail to the State Park and climb the dunes to the beach for the day. There are also local wineries and golf courses nearby. Don't forget to catch the sunset over Lake Michigan!
Sightseeing
Hop on a bike trail for a scenic ride to this local state park on Lake Michigan. Climb dunes and sit on the beach.
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Iparke yaseVan Buren
23960 Ruggles RdHop on a bike trail for a scenic ride to this local state park on Lake Michigan. Climb dunes and sit on the beach.
This trail winds along the Black River and makes for a beautiful bike ride or walk.
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Kal-Haven Trailhead
Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State ParkThis trail winds along the Black River and makes for a beautiful bike ride or walk.
This is our favorite spot to take the kids! It is a quick 15 minute walk from the house, plus it is right on a bluff with beach access for a quick dip.
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Kids' Corner
82 Monroe StThis is our favorite spot to take the kids! It is a quick 15 minute walk from the house, plus it is right on a bluff with beach access for a quick dip.
This place has all sorts of rentals available to coast around South Haven and is just a short walk from the house.
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Rock 'n' Road Cycle
315 Broadway StThis place has all sorts of rentals available to coast around South Haven and is just a short walk from the house.
Rent a kayak or paddleboard and take to the water.
SoHa Surf Shop Kayak and Paddleboard rental South Beach
Water StreetRent a kayak or paddleboard and take to the water.
Just a quick 10 minute walk from the house, this spacious beach has all the amenities and views for a relaxing vacation. Plus there is a new splash pad near the river for the little ones.
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South Beach
60 Water StJust a quick 10 minute walk from the house, this spacious beach has all the amenities and views for a relaxing vacation. Plus there is a new splash pad near the river for the little ones.
Winter Activities
Rent your skates and skating aids (if you aren't a great skater) and skate along to some music and lights.
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South Haven Ice Rink
546 Phoenix StRent your skates and skating aids (if you aren't a great skater) and skate along to some music and lights.
Grab a sled and take to this awesome hill that transforms into a sledding hill in the winter. Plus take in beautiful views of the river.
Coast Guard Hill
Grab a sled and take to this awesome hill that transforms into a sledding hill in the winter. Plus take in beautiful views of the river.