Press Release 01/12/06
For Immediate Release Contact: Rose Szwed

Phone: (248) 542-5072

A ROMANTIC GETAWAY AWAITS YOU AT THE BED AND BREAKFAST INNS OF SOUTHERN MICHIGAN

(Jones, Michigan)—The Bed and Breakfast Association has 24 inns located in Southern Michigan; here is a sneak peak of what’s inside each Bed and Breakfast Inn.

Albion Heritage Bed & Breakfast: Within walking distance of the downtown area and 30 minutes from the NASCAR racing at MIS (Michigan International Speedway). The inn is a Georgian revival home built in 1912 and has named each room after a significant person from the Albion historical heritage.

Arrowhead Cove Bed & Breakfast: One of the few bed and breakfast inns in the area that has access and frontage on an inland lake.

The Barrett Place: Owned and operated by a 90 year old couple. Quaint and charming, this is a hidden nook in Niles.

Bed of Roses Bed & Breakfast: Located on the Historic Sauk Trail (US-12), nestled on picturesque two acres with a pond. An abundance of lakes nearby, as well as golfing, outdoor activities, nature trails, antique shops, and Michigan International Speedway (MIS) is only 1/2 mile away. Therapeutic massages and day spa included.

The Brickhouse of Somerset Bed & Breakfast: One of the largest farms built along the Sauk Trail, the Indian trail that linked Detroit to Chicago. Has unique triple brick construction. Offers guest tours and hosts annual Halloween parties.

Castle In the Country Bed and Breakfast: Located in the midst of Southwest Michigan's most scenic countryside. Situated on nearly 65 acres, our distinctive blend of Old & New World Charm is sure to provide a getaway to the extraordinary.

Chicago Pike Inn: First inn in Michigan voted "Inn of the Year." This turn of the century Colonial mansion located in a quiet, historical residential neighborhood offering its guests a feeling of elegance from the past, while enjoying the luxuries, comfort, and pleasures of today.

Chicago Street Inn Bed & Breakfast: Offers three Jacuzzi suites, three fireplaces, and full breakfast every morning.

The DeLano Mansion Inn: The Historic Inn as built in 1863. With over 5,600 square feet on three floors, the Inn is truly a Grand Dame of Victorian Italianate architecture.

Dewey Lake Manor: A century old home furnished with antique and original kerosene chandeliers.

J. Paules Fenn Inn: Nestled in the countryside just minutes away from South Haven, Allegan, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids. Enjoy golfing, biking, hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing, and down hill skiing nearby.

The Kalamazoo House Bed & Breakfast: Located near the downtown area. Offers accommodation for large dinners.

The Kingsley House: Located in Fennville, David Drees has a "got-to-see-it" inn.

Mendon Country Inn: An 1843 restored Stagecoach Inn nestled on the confluence of the St. Joseph River and Little Portage Creek. This historic inn offers nine Jacuzzi, fireplace suites, and seven antique country theme rooms all with private bath. The Inn sits on 14 acres with woods, an island with rapids and the shortest covered bridge in Michigan.

Munro House Bed & Breakfast Day Spa: Offers massage and day spa services. Weekend getaways include Murder Mystery Dinner, Romance, Massage, and Spa Packages.

Palmer House Inn Bed & Breakfast: offering elegant bed & breakfast accommodations, small private parties, and special occasions and gatherings. The inn features four guest rooms and a guest suite each with private bath. The inn is from the bygone era and was renovated in 1887 brick Victorian mansion.

The Rocking House Inn: An Italian-style farmhouse, which is close to Hillsdale College. Offers special packages, which include day spas, dinner and movie, outdoor adventures, honeymoon and anniversaries.

Sanctuary at Wildwood: sits on over 90 acres of woods and meadows. This natural sanctuary provides security for two herds of whitetail deer, as well as the many waterfowl that regularly visit the pond.

Stuart Avenue Inn: A guesthouse and events center located in the prestigious Stuart Avenue Historic District of Kalamazoo. Operating since 1983, the inn is comprised of the Bartlett-Upjohn House, Chappell House,

Carriage House, and McDuffee Gardens. The buildings are splendid examples of architecture spanning the 1880’s to the turn of the century. All rooms have private baths, remote control color cable television, telephones, and air conditioning.

T & R Inn Between the Lakes – Next to Swiss Valley Ski Lodge, Paw Paw and charming historical sites and restaurants.

The Union House Bed & Breakfast: Located on US 12, guest can enjoy the elegant beauty of European antiques, down comforters, memorabilia from every continent, rooms with private baths and air conditioning. This inn has five acres of wooded property with a nature path and secluded coves with benches.

Whispers Bed & Breakfast: This Victorian-style inn offers a romantic environment and beautiful scenery combined with comfortable beds, spotlessly clean rooms, delicious food, and friendly service.

Wilde Oaks Guest Suites: Large, New England England salt-box home sits on 2 acres. The outdoor setting is a bucolic with long country walks de rigueur; indoors a casual elegance prevails within themed motifs of theatre, film and animation of art.

Willow Glen Pond Bed & Breakfast: An elegant, country destination with decided European flair in the heart of River Country and Amish settlements.

The Bed & Breakfast Inns span across ten counties: Allegan, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Hillsdale, Kalamazoo, Lenawee, St. Joesph, and Van Buren.

Rates Per Night:

Albion Heritage Bed & Breakfast: $90-$145

Arrowhead Cove Bed & Breakfast: $95-$125

The Barrett Place: Call for details

Bed of Roses Bed & Breakfast: $80-$140

Brickhouse of Somerset Bed & Breakfast: $750$125

Castle in the Country Bed & Breakfast: $100-$225

Chicago Pike Inn: $100-$195

Chicago Street Inn: $69-$159

DeLano Mansion Inn Bed & Breakfast: $80-$180

Dewey Lake Manor Bed & Breakfast: $75-$135

J. Paules Fenn Inn: $85-$175

The Kalamazoo House Bed & Breakfast: Call for details

The Kingsley House: Call for details

Mendon Country Inn: $69-$149

Munro House Bed & Breakfast and Day Spa: $119-$199

Palmer House Bed & Breakfast: $70-$150

The Rocking Horse Inn: $50-$80

Sanctuary At Wildwood: $159-$219

Stuart Avenue Inn: Call for details

T & R Inn Between The Lakes: Call for details

The Union House Bed & Breakfast: $75-$95

Whispers Bed & Breakfast: $75-110

Wilde Oaks Guest Suites: $50-$75 without breakfast; $65-$95

Willow Glen Pond Bed & Breakfast: $85-$125

The Bed & Breakfast Association of Southern Michigan is a cooperative organization of exclusive Bed & Breakfast Inns located in the southernmost portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Together, the Bed and Breakfast Inn group offers settings from exciting urban hideaways, to quiet retreats, to luxurious lakeshore getaways. The Bed & Breakfast Association of Southern Michigan’s diverse group of Innkeepers specialize in a multitude of special events including romantic getaways, dinner packages, wine pairing, outdoor activities, tours, murder mystery dinners, massages, and spa packages.