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Saugatuck, Michigan
Vintage 1950s motel with kidney-shaped pool and fire-pit courtyard
A nostalgic mid-century gem that takes you back to the golden age of American road trips. Built in 1953, the 22-room motel sits on five park-like acres of shade trees, gardens, and grassy lawns — its original developer described the feeling as Shangri-La, and that sense of peaceful escape from the outside world still holds. Named by Reader's Digest as one of the 17 Most Retro Hotels in America (and the only one in the Midwest). Rooms are clean, cozy, and updated with designer furnishings, mini-fridges, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs. The real magic is the grounds: a seasonal heated pool with retro music piped through speakers, a large fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs where guests mingle in the evenings, hammocks under the trees, and a picnic/grill area. Your host "Retro Rob" is mentioned in virtually every review — he personally checks you in, walks you to your room, and delivers encyclopedic recommendations on where to eat, drink, and explore. LGBTQ+ owned and listed among Saugatuck's recommended queer-owned properties.
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