You’ll feel at home the moment you walk through the door.  Lovingly decorated with a mix of vintage and contemporary furnishings all complimenting the beautiful fieldstone fireplace for which it is named.   The romantic sleeping area is accented by a pair of mission-style pillars.  Romance is enhanced by the view of the fireplace from the comfort of a queen-sized bed; or close the sleeping curtains for a more intimate experience.  Sunshine streams in the original French windows creating a perfect spot to share your morning coffee.

Speaking of coffee… The well-equipped kitchen comes with most everything you need, including a dishwasher.  The original built-in pantry cupboard holds beautiful dishes, glassware and serving pieces for your use.  Swan at Stonehearth includes lovely linens and fluffy towels, books and games, plus lots of extras so you’ll feel pampered and welcomed.  The gas fireplace offers instant coziness on chilly evenings and the central air conditioning will keep you cool on hot summer nights.  Cable TV and DVD will keep you connected and entertained.

Picture this: Relaxing in front of the fire, glass of wine in hand, sharing the evening with the one you love.  Quiet; no distractions; just the two of you together.  The romantic setting is so cozy with the rustic stone fireplace and a bed halfway to the ceiling waiting to be shared.  Finish that glass of wine, let the fire warm you a little more, then…?

Swan at Stonehearth will capture your heart and then let you share it someone you love!

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“What a lovely experience we had at the White Swan Inn. My husband and I found this B&B to be the perfect compliment to our weekend getaway. Our room was beautifully decorated and so comfortable. Our breakfast on both days was delicious and Cathy and Ron were the perfect host and hostess.”http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g42821-d518460-r137587341-White_Swan_Inn_Bed_Breakfast-Whitehall_Muskegon_County_Michigan.html

I highly recommend this B&B!! Several family members stayed at the White Swan; ranging in age from 18 – 50s. We all felt welcome and at home. The beds and accommodations were very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. We enjoyed the close proximity to town, bike trail, and beaches! The owners were professional and friendly.

We appreciate guest comments.  Come, check it out for yourself.  Contact us today for a reservation.

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The Nerd opens the season on July 5.  Souvenir – A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins follows on July 12-14.  The following weekend the Central Michigan Theater students arrive for 3 different productions – I Hate Hamlet, See Rock City, and Completely Hollywood, Abridged.  On July 26-28, the White Lake Youth Theater enthusiastically performs The Phantom Tollbooth.  Every summer theater season needs a Neil Simon production, so look for The Odd Couple on August 2-4.  Mixing it up a bit, humor and music combine for Michigan Laughs Weekend with the Leffering Sisters, Neil Jacobs and River City Improv on selective nights Aug. 9-11.  The season concludes with The 39 Steps based on the Hitchcock movie of the same name – production runs two weekends Aug. 16-18 and 23-25.  Tickets for most performances are $18 reserved seating.

 Select a favorite weekend, book a Night at the Theater Package  at White Swan Inn (directly across the street from the Howmet Playhouse) and we’ll get you the best seat in the house! 

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This photo is from Don Neumann, found at http://muskegonbirdblog.blogspot.com/

The snowy owl is attracting visitors from as faraway as Texas and Manitoba according to a recent article in the Muskegon Chronicle. Several snowy owls have been spotted at the wastewater site this winter. This one in particular seems to like his photo taken!

For dedicated birds, it is not unusual to tally over 25 species on an average day around the county. Last fall, Muskegon County Nature Club members tallied 45 species at the wastewater site. There are numerous locations through out Muskegon County to add a species to your life list. Various water fowl have been spotted at the Muskegon Channel and along the Pere Marquette Park breakwall, Lake Harbor Park, Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve, Muskegon State Park and Hoffmaster State Park.

Guests at White Swan Inn sent these photos after a stop at the wastewater facility on their return home to Grand Rapids. A Rough-legged Hawk is perched in a tree and a Northern Harrier passes by the lens. Thanks to Marty and Dud Smith for sharing these photos.

So grab your camera and binoculars, West Michigan is a bird watchers paradise. Book a visit to White Swan Inn in Whitehall and we will send you off with directions to the top spots to view a variety of birds.

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Here’s a recipe that’s quick and quite tasty; great for breakfast/brunch or for an alternative add a salad and you’ve got a yummy dinner.

Ham and Asparagus Crescent

1 tube (8 ounce) refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 tablespoons honey mustard
¼ pound smoked ham, chopped
1 cup trimmed asparagus, small pieces
2 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded

Unroll dough onto ungreased baking sheet; pinching perforations together. Spread honey mustard lengthwise down center third of dough. Place ham and asparagus on top of mustard, top with shredded cheese.

With sharp knife, make diagonal cuts to each side of the dough (approximately 1-1½ inches apart). Crisscross dough over ham and cheese filling, sealing ends by pinching dough together.

Bake in preheated 350° oven 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to serving platter, enjoy. Serves: 2

For your own taste-test, book a reservation during asparagus season at White Swan Inn in Whitehall, Michigan.

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Guests from California posted on TripAdvisor, “Can’t recommend them enough; you feel like family in their beautifully-appointed home. Plus, they were very comfortable having our 5 year old boy staying with us in our room…and their two cats kept him entertained throughout our visit.” Many comments in the journals and the online reviews make mention of our cats. Max and Cricket garner as many compliments as do our delicious breakfasts.

In addition to the children, I have also met some great pets. It is easier in the off-season to welcome a guest’s dog to White Swan Inn, as we don’t have as many guests coming and going. When talking to a potential guest about bringing their dog, I always reiterate that we have two house cats. Most of the time, our cats make themselves scarce when they sense that a dog is visiting. Friendly, well-traveled dogs seem like such a natural in a B&B.

Check out for yourself the welcoming atmosphere at White Swan Inn in Whitehall with your child or pet.

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Allergic to soy, wheat, nuts, dairy or whatever; espousing a vegan or vegetarian approach to food? Not a problem. A recent guest review posted at Bed & Breakfast.com “breakfast was delicious even for a diabetic.” “We felt at home and the hosts were really nice and made us a special vegetarian breakfast – to die for!” is a comment posted at TripAdvisor which affirms that taking care of our guests at White Swan Inn is of primary importance.

In addition to accommodating diet requirements, I am also sensitive to guest schedules. Have an early tee-time or a business meeting or are a late sleeper? Again, not a problem. Flexibility is the key. And a comment from one of our guest journals, “We enjoyed our breakfast conversation with the other guests – wonderful company and great food” sums up what the B&B experience is all about. Remember breakfast is half the equation: Bed and Breakfast, a Better Way to Stay!

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Today’s B&B bathrooms have become a retreat unto themselves. At the White Swan Inn, the bath in the Cygnet Suite is quite generous in size and has a very relaxing air-jet whirlpool tub, blending a vintage look with modern technology. Add a large ceramic-tiled shower, a sink set into a birds-eye maple dresser, a separate room for the toilet with an additional pedestal sink and our guests agree that this bathroom has the “wow” factor. Compliment the space with hand-made soaps and Turkish cotton towels and guests don’t want to leave.

Experience for yourself a relaxing getaway and a “Better Way to Stay” at White Swan Inn in Whitehall.

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