Lily Pad Cottage Guidebook
Food scene
Fantastic food and bake goods! This is a must visit every time we are in town. They take reservations too which is great for larger groups! You must try their pretzels and their breakfast pizza is AMAZING!
26 locals recommend
Village Baker
617 E Savidge StFantastic food and bake goods! This is a must visit every time we are in town. They take reservations too which is great for larger groups! You must try their pretzels and their breakfast pizza is AMAZING!
Bring your cash, this is a cash only establishment, yet for $1.75 you get a great corn dog and a small pop is only $0.50. Our family loves Pronto Pups!
30 locals recommend
Pronto Pup
313 S Harbor DrBring your cash, this is a cash only establishment, yet for $1.75 you get a great corn dog and a small pop is only $0.50. Our family loves Pronto Pups!
Grab a table and have lunch or dinner on the covered patio overlooking the water. The food is great!
44 locals recommend
Snug Harbor
311 S Harbor DrGrab a table and have lunch or dinner on the covered patio overlooking the water. The food is great!
This is a great spot for breakfast or lunch! Try their chicken and waffles.
10 locals recommend
Anna's House - Grand Haven
24 Washington AvenueThis is a great spot for breakfast or lunch! Try their chicken and waffles.
We love this place! Great food and a comfortable environment.
13 locals recommend
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
723 E Savidge StWe love this place! Great food and a comfortable environment.
This location is perfect -- its right on the beach overlooking Lake Michigan! The food is excellent and the service is great!
27 locals recommend
Noto's at the Bil-Mar
1223 S Harbor DrThis location is perfect -- its right on the beach overlooking Lake Michigan! The food is excellent and the service is great!
Snug Harbor
311 S Harbor DrGreat restaurant with beautiful views of the water.
Shh! Don't tell the travelers about this local spot. Great food!
63 locals recommend
Morning Star Cafe
711 Washington AveShh! Don't tell the travelers about this local spot. Great food!
JW's Food & Spirits
6 N 7th StThe food is good and the white chicken chili is perfection!
City/town information
Take some time and stroll the streets and shops of Grand Haven, walk down to the pier and check out the light house!
97 locals recommend
Grand Haven
Take some time and stroll the streets and shops of Grand Haven, walk down to the pier and check out the light house!
Sightseeing
Grand Haven City Beach
South Harbor DriveEnjoy a day at the beach!
Our favorite hiking spot, its a little over 2 miles around the lake yet you can choose your own path.
Ottawa Sands County Park
18153 N Shore DrOur favorite hiking spot, its a little over 2 miles around the lake yet you can choose your own path.
Stop by and enjoy an evening sunset at this beautiful park. Be sure to bring money to pay for parking.
19 locals recommend
North Beach Park
18775 N Shore DrStop by and enjoy an evening sunset at this beautiful park. Be sure to bring money to pay for parking.
Want to spend the afternoon at the beach with fido, bring him here!
15 locals recommend
Grand Haven City Beach
South Harbor DriveWant to spend the afternoon at the beach with fido, bring him here!
What is a trip to Grand Haven without visiting the Musical Fountain?
58 locals recommend
Grand Haven Musical Fountain
1 N Harbor DrWhat is a trip to Grand Haven without visiting the Musical Fountain?
Grocery
Meijer has everything you need for Grocery and if you forgot to bring something. Its a one stop shop and getting to this store is easy from the cottage while avoiding the traffic of Grand Haven.
30 locals recommend
Meijer
700 W Norton AveMeijer has everything you need for Grocery and if you forgot to bring something. Its a one stop shop and getting to this store is easy from the cottage while avoiding the traffic of Grand Haven.
EV Charging Station
DC Chargers and Tesla Chargers are available, and you can shop at Meijer while your car charges.
ChargePoint Charging Station
5300 Harvey StreetDC Chargers and Tesla Chargers are available, and you can shop at Meijer while your car charges.
Boat Launch
Our preferred location to launch a boat as this side of the lake is where you will want to boat for wakeboarding, water skiing and tubing.
Fruitport Boat Launch
143 S 3rd AveOur preferred location to launch a boat as this side of the lake is where you will want to boat for wakeboarding, water skiing and tubing.
This location is closer to our house than the Fruitport launch, yet your boat might be too tall to clear the Petty's bridge.
Petty's Bayou Boat Launch
This location is closer to our house than the Fruitport launch, yet your boat might be too tall to clear the Petty's bridge.
Water access spring lake
326 North Division StreetThis is great spot to launch a kayak or paddleboard.
Lakeside Beach
15963 Beach DrThis is a nice little public beach and a good spot to launch a kayak or paddleboard.
Boat and Kayak Rental
Lakeshore Kayak Rental LLC
15348 Cleveland StSpend the day on the water on a kayak.
Grand Haven Boat Rental
1211 Jackson StIf you don'town a boat, rent one!
Waypoint Dock & Spirits
187 S 3rd AveLocated on Spring Lake and at the perfect sport for water sports.