The Inn at Old Orchard Road
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This 1906 Dutch farmhouse features comfy guest rooms with private baths, queen-size beds, cable TV and "wake-up" coffee or tea. Antique furniture and knotty pine floors combine with doll and glassware collections to bring you back to simpler times.
This sturdy Dutch farmhouse sits where it once was profusely surrounded by brilliantly blooming gladiola and mum plants. Flower farms were almost indigenous to the area and traces of the old foundation for the bulb and seed storage building are still in evidence today.
Purchased in 1973 by its present owner, the house had withstood the presence of many large families and although very strong, was in disrepair. Thus began a long rejuvenation project. In May of 1997 (after the owner retired from 35 years of teaching), it opened as a Bed and Breakfast. And once again, the house was filled with many wonderful people.
Breathe in cool lake breezes from the quaint front porch while relaxing on antique wicker furniture or head for the rustic patio and gazeebo in the back where sun or shade is your choice. Birds and rabbits welcome your presence on nearly an acre of fresh greenery.
We'll serve you a yummy breakfast in the dining room at 9 A.M. You'll start with a frosty glass of juice and, perhaps, a frozen fruit compote or a berry and cream treat. Follow that with crusty French Toast and meat combination or a poofy egg soufflé in its own ramekin. Add a double sized muffin, and you're all set. Plenty of coffee or tea to sip while finishing that breakfast conversation.
Area Attractions
Here are just a few of the many area attractions you may enjoy on your visit:- Downtown Holland has many specialty shops, with unique store fronts, and a fabulous variety of restaurants. Heated sidewalks for easy winter time shopping.
- Hope College: A distinguished, private college nestled into a compact area near downtown Holland.
- Dutch tourist attractions: Windmill Island, Dutch Village, and tulip displays, are very popular beginning in May.
- Lake Michigan: Holland State Park (Big Red Lighthouse), Tunnel Park, The Dunes State Park, and Oval Beach in Saugatuck-Douglas all offer blue water, plenty of warm sun, and white sand.
- Bike Paths: Holland and the greater area offer miles of bike paths (for walking, too) starting right in front of this B&B!
- Golf: We have many golf courses in the area and plenty of miniature golf courses also.
- Saugatuck: 10 miles away. A busy little town with unique shops, dunes, and beaches. You may dine at one of the many waterfront restaurants or walk the docks and view the boats.
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From Detroit (southeast):
Take I-94 West until Kalamazoo. Take US-131 North to the Allegan exit. Take M-89 to Hamilton, then M-40. Follow M-40 into Holland. Continue on to 16th Street. Take 16th Street west to the stop sign just past Heinz Pickle Factory. (16th Street and 17th Street converge and become South Shore Drive). We are two miles from the stop sign, on your left. (1422 South Shore Drive).From Grand Rapids (northeast):
Take I-196 West toward Holland. Take Exit 52/16th Street/ Adams Street. Turn right and head toward Holland. Continue on 16th Street to the stop sign just past Heinz Pickle Factory. (16th Street and 17th Street converge and become South Shore Drive). We are two more miles from the stop sign, on your left. (1422 South Shore Drive).From Chicago (southwest):
Take I-94 to Michigan. Take I-196/US-31 North in Michigan (not East toward Detroit). Take Exit 44 Business 196. Stay on US-31 Muskegon as you enter Holland. The expressway will end. Continue on and find 16th Street-turn west. (You'll need to make a "Michigan turn"- in the median). Continue on 16th Street to the stop sign just past Heinz Pickle Factory. (16th Street and 17th Street converge and become South Shore Drive). We are two more miles from the stop sign, on your left. (1422 South Shore Drive).