Romantic Weekend Getaways in Michigan
- Escape to a tranquil enviornment in Michigan.michigan waterfall in autumn image by James Phelps from Fotolia.com
Escaping from the stress of the world for a romantic getaway in Michigan is worth the trip. Not only are accommodations close to the beaches, but accommodations are also close to the woodlands and mountains. Depending on the season, many different specials and packages are promoted, making a romantic getaway ideal in Michigan. - Go back in time at the historic Munro House, a bed and breakfast located in Jonesville, Michigan. Munro House is a Greek Revival mansion in southern Michigan and is the oldest house in Hillsdale County, built in 1834. Munro House offers an anytime romantic getaway package, with Joseph Schmidt chocolate truffles and a dozen roses that are waiting in your room. The first night includes dinner for two at Savarino's Italian Restaurant. The next morning, a country-style breakfast is served. From there, you enjoy a one-hour massage in the spa room. The afternoon is free for sightseeing, shopping or simply relaxing. Dinner this evening is offered at the two blocks away, at the Chicago Water Grill, with breakfast the next morning. Munro House offers this package for two nights per couple at $649, for a queen bed and fireplace room. For a room with a Jacuzzi, the price is $749. Different monthly and weekend specials for romantic getaways are also offered, so be sure to check the website or call. Rates are as of 2010.
Munro House Bed and Breakfast
202 Maumee Street
Jonesville, Michigan 49250
517-849-9292
munrohouse.com/romantic_getaway_package.htm - Escape the city and head to the northern part of Michigan, to America's freshwater resort, The Homestead. You'll find a land of woods and rustic lodges, red barns and farm fields, orchards and vineyards, wilderness streams and backwoods lakes, as well as miles of secluded beaches The Homestead has private facilities for adults only. Whether it's a couple's massage, twilight golf, sunset at the spa or a round of tennis you are looking to engage in with your partner, The Homestead offers it. On site is Nonna's Tavern, an adult-only Italian cuisine and wine facility. Prices and packages vary per season depending on the activities you would like to participate in and room size.
The Homestead Resort
1 Wood Ridge Road
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
231-334-5000
thehomesteadresort.com - Head north again to the city of Harbor Springs, Michigan, where white sandy beaches and towering dunes take you to the meeting point of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. It can't get more romantic than this: literary great Ernest Hemingway spent his summers here as a child. You will find Michigan Kimberly Country Estate, a plantation-style home that goes beyond bed and breakfast. The home overlooks 25 acres of woods, meadows, waterfalls, ponds, reflecting pools and a swimming pool. Rooms are available with Jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces. This romantic getaway offers a variety of specials and promotions year round to take advantage of all the amenities, but does require a minimum of two nights per stay with any package.
Kimberly Country Estate Beyond Bed and Breakfast
2287 Bester Road
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
kimberlycountryestate.com
