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Our small 5 bedroom Bed & Breakfast sits atop a Michigan dune providing spectacular views of Lake Michigan, the pier, and the lighthouse. All rooms have at least a partial view of the water and a private bath. Hot Breakfast, parking and wi-fi are included.
My friend and I stayed at Looking Glass B&B in October, 2021. It was the beginning of our driving trip through Michigan, and staying there was the very best way to begin our travels!
Brian was very responsive when we reached out to him, describing the available rooms, the nearby local restaurants and activities, and answering all of our questions. He also gave more details about the location of the Inn, which is across the road from the beachfront, on top of a hill. There are steps outside leading up to the Inn, as well as a unique, fun trolley that holds suitcases and people, then travels up on a small track to the top of the hill and the B&B, or back down to the parking area. We found it charming and easy to use, but this is not the place for someone with disabilities or challenges with mobility, since the rooms above can only be reached via stairs—there’s no elevator in the B&B.
Our rooms were great! We stayed in the Dunegrass Family Room. My friend was in the main room, while I stayed in the loft room, and we both used the connecting bathroom. Our beds were very comfortable. I fell in love with my room “under the eaves”—it reminded me of Anne of Green Gables! (I’m short, so it worked out perfectly.) The bathroom was beautifully updated, and the rooms were quiet.
Brian was gracious and hospitable, working to make our stay perfect, and his breakfasts and coffee were delicious! We enjoyed the spacious deck that looked out on the beach, and met interesting guests, including one who stays there every year. We also felt safe with the covid safety protocols in place.
We will definitely stay here again when we are in the area. It was a great find!
Shelley, thank you so much for your recent stay with us and for your great review! It's so great to have a nice long review going over everything as its very helpful to future guests. We are so glad you liked the location and loved the Room. The Dunegrass Room is great for families or couples/ friends travelling together. We are also glad to hear that you liked breakfast and the coffee as that is very important to get the day started. Meeting other guests is definitely one of the most fun things and I thoroughly enjoy that as well. Thank you again for your stay and review and we hope to see you back again sometime.
Written November 14, 2021
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Stayed 5 nights in the Dunegrass room- perfect room for families, with a very cool room for the kids. Great breakfast every morning, great location (literally across the street from the beach), great deck overlooking the water, and plenty of beach stuff you can borrow. Would highly recommend. Brian does a great job and you truly feel like the house is yours.
Matt, thank you so much for your review and for staying with us. We appreciate it and are so glad you had such a great time here. We are so glad you enjoy some the amenities that we offer such as the beach chairs, towels, umbrellas and toys. Thank you for the kind words and for the recommendation. That means a lot to us and it is what we strive for. Hope to see you back again soon!
Written July 6, 2020
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We really love Looking Glass Beachfront Inn. The house is very spacious and has phenomenal views of not only the lake and beach but also of the pier and lighthouse. Brian is very accommodating of dietary needs and cooks wonderful breakfasts each morning for their guests. We have stayed two separate occasions at Looking Glass and our rooms have always been very clean and comfortable. You can tell Brian and his wife take a lot of pride in providing a comfortable stay. They are awesome at networking with local vendors and stores. Their location couldn’t be any better. They are directly across the street from the Grand Haven public beach and only a mile from downtown. Brian and his wife also offer beach towels and chairs for their guests to use. We will definitely be coming back for many years to come.
Felecia, thank you so much for your stay and for your glowing review. We truly appreciate both. We are always thrilled when a guest returns to stay with us again. That means we are doing our job. We are so glad you enjoy the location, rooms, and the breakfasts. We are definitely grateful to have the location we have and love sharing the beach and town with guests. Thank you again for your 2nd stay and we look forward to your many more.
Written June 20, 2020
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Date of stay: June 2020
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Written June 19, 2020
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The Looking Glass Beachfront Inn is an amazing place to stay if you're in Grand Haven. We have stayed on three separate occasions. We decided to take our 21-months old daughter on her first family trip during our last visit. I was a bit anxious about it because I didn't want her to ruin anyone else's stay, but everyone was so friendly and understanding. I am extremely thankful that it is kid-friendly; although most of the other guests will be adults from all over the US and other countries. Brian is a wonderful host. He is extremely knowledgeable about the area and provides great recommendations. He is friendly, personable, and does a great job making you feel right at home. The Inn itself is comfortable with an amazing view. It's right across the street from the beach. And it's super close to downtown Grand Haven. There are so many restaurants within walking distance that there never seems to be a shortage of places to eat. My only word of caution is that the inn does sit on a sand dune and isn't completely level. If you have trouble with several stairs and/or balance, it may not be the right place for you. Final thought: I'd highly recommend this inn.…
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Responded 5 days ago
Adrienne, thank you so much for your return stay with us and for bringing the family. We are so glad to hear you loved your stay again with us. Thank you for the kind words and knowing the area is definitely one of the perks of staying at a B&B. We are glad you like the local restaurants and having them within a 1 mile walking distance is one of my favorite things as well. Thank you again for your recent stay and we truly appreciate the stay as well as the great review!
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This was our first ever B&B experience and it set the bar high. Our stay was incredibly comfortable complete with a cozy room and wonderful hospitality. Brian was super knowledgeable about the area and provided solid recommendations. We look forward to visiting again in the future!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Laura, thank you so much for staying with us recently. We are so glad to set that bar and are so glad you loved your stay. We are also very glad to hear you loved the recommendations. That is certainly one of the perks of staying at a B&B and we pride ourselves on knowing the town and the area. Thank you again and we look forward to your return visit!
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Awesome place to stay right across from the beach in a great little beach town. We ate breakfast on the patio and enjoyed the gorgeous view. The Inn had everything we needed. Incredibly comfortable stay.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Response from Brian King, Owner at Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
Responded Jun 9, 2023
Thank you so much for your great review and for staying with us with your family. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay, the breakfasts, and the views. We appreciate your review and staying with us and hope to see you back again! Thanks again!
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From even before our checkin, this was the most relaxing stay. Clear instructions for how to checkin and where to park, amazing location with a spectacular view, welcoming staff that made sure all our needs were met, and a yummy breakfast each morning. Can not say enough good things about this property! Will return and recommend to our friends.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Response from Brian King, Owner at Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
Responded Jun 9, 2023
Thank you so much for your recent stay with us and for your wonderful review. We are so glad you appreciated the pre stay information and it helped make your stay so great. We are also glad to hear that you enjoyed the location, the view and the breakfasts. Thank you again for staying with us and we hope to see you back again sometime!
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This was an absolutely amazing hotel/b and b. It has a breathtaking view of the lake and lighthouse in Grand Haven. The home is beautiful and incredibly well kept. Breakfast was provided each morning with available snacks / drinks all day. There is a beautiful patio where you can overlook the lake and see the most beautiful sunset. Other amenities are available if you want to head down to the beach. The room was immaculate when we checked in and the bed very comfortable. Overall, an absolutely relaxing place to stay. Cell reception wasn't the best, with AT&T anyway, which is common to that area not the hotel, but using the wifi made an inconvenience non-existent. Highly, highly recommended! Brian was incredibly nice and very helpful with anything you need.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Response from Brian King, Owner at Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
Responded Jun 6, 2023
Edward, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a great and detailed review and thank you for staying with us. We are so glad to hear that you had a great stay and that you loved the place and the view. We appreciate that you like the amenities we offer with guests stay and glad that you like the cleanliness and bed. You make a good point about the cell phone and utilizing wifi calling as the cell coverage by the beach area is not good. We'd also like to thank you for the high recommendations and hope to see you back again sometime. Thanks again.
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My boyfriend and I stayed here— spur of the moment. There was one room left and I’m glad we booked it. Brian was such a joy and made sure to provide thorough instructions on where to go upon arrival, how to check in, where to park, etc. Breakfast was lovely with a view of the lake. Will definitely be back and recommending to friends!
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Response from Brian King, Owner at Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
Responded Jun 3, 2023
Sydney, thank you very much for your recent stay with us and for your great review as well. We are so glad that you were able to stay and that you loved your room and Breakfast. We appreciate the kind words on the late check in we offer for those that come after the regular check in period as well. Thank you again and we appreciate the recommendations to friends!
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Went out of their way to help with whatever we needed. Great breakfast and location. Made the experience with our kids stress free. Would certainly recommend. Late unassisted check in was easy. Trolley up the hill a huge benefit.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Response from Brian King, Owner at Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
Responded May 31, 2023
Steve, thank you very much for your recent family stay with us and for your great review! We are so glad you hear you and the kids all had a good time and enjoyed the area as well as the trolley. It certainly helps with luggage instead of the stairs. Thank you very much for your recommendation as that is the highest compliment. Thank you again and we hope to see you again sometime.
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If you are looking for a comfortable, relaxing stay, the Looking Glass is the place to be. It has an inviting common area with large windows overlooking Lake Michigan and Grand Haven State park. Our bed was quite comfortable as was the furniture in the common area. The Inn is close to downtown and all it has to offer. The breakfasts were delicious. The whole ambiance just radiated relaxation. A highlight was our gracious host, Brian. He was helpful with suggestions and delightful to chat with. We will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Response from Brian King, Owner at Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
Responded May 28, 2023
Hank, thank you so much for your recent longer stay with us. We appreciate it and appreciate the fantastic review. We are so glad you enjoyed the common space with the views of Lake Michigan and the beach as well as our location a mile away from downtown. We are also glad to hear that you liked your room and found it comfortable. Thank you for the kind words about breakfast and things to do in the area as well. Thank you again for your stay and we hope to see you back again sometime!
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Bryan is a wonderful host, very welcoming, plenty of great suggestions for the area. This place is an absolute gem. Comfy, super location across the street from the beach and the perfect place to watch the sunset off the deck or inside in the comfy recliners looking out the big picture window. Super comfy bed. Lovely rooms and the best homemade breakfast every morning. Highly recommend!!
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Responded May 14, 2023
Thank you so much for your recent stay with us and for your wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and lived the location. We're so glad to hear that you were able to catch a sunset from the deck and lived the bed! Thank you again for your stay and review and we hope to see you back again.
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The house was beautiful, our room and bed were cozy. The view is worth a million dollars, and close to downtown fun. A great breakfast both days we were there and awesome house mates. Highly recommended
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Response from Brian King, Owner at Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
Responded May 8, 2023
James, thank you so.much for your amazing review. We truly appreciate you staying with usvand are so glad you had such a great time. We are glad to hear that you lived the room, view, and location. Thank you again and we hope to see you again sometime!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Looking Glass Beachfront Inn?
Nearby attractions include Grand Haven Lighthouse and Pier (0.7 miles), Grand Haven State Park (0.2 miles), and Grand Haven Musical Fountain (1.0 miles).