The White Swan Inn, located in Whitehall, is a boutique bed-and-breakfast-style hotel that offers both guest room and pet-friendly cottage accommodations, and even features a Jacuzzi suite. Amenities at the inn include a screened-in porch and locked storage for bicycles. The downtown area of Whitehall is located just blocks from the inn, and restaurants within walking distance include Crosswinds Restaurant, open seasonally in the spring and summer, the upscale Scales Fish House and Steak establishment, and Pekadill's, a family-owned sandwich and ice cream shop. The inn also serves up complimentary home-cooked snacks, including Michigan Apple Muffins and Asparagus and Red Pepper Tart, the recipes of which are available to patrons.
Also located in Whitehall is the Maple Tree Inn, a boutique-style lodging facility that is situated in a neighborhood of the city, just one block from White Lake itself. The inn features a shared great room with a fireplace, and landscaped grounds and a garden look out to the nearby lake. Rooms at the inn are furnished with either a queen bed, two queen beds or two double beds, and adjoining rooms are available for larger parties. The inn is within walking distance of several local restaurants, including Pekadill's sandwich shop, and the Harbor View Grille, a seasonal restaurant situated just three blocks north of the inn. The inn, which is nonsmoking, maintains its busiest season during the summer months.
Neighboring the Maple Tree Inn is a bed-and-breakfast-style hotel called A Finch Nest, which features Victorian-era decor with amenities that mix the modern, such as Internet access, with the old, such as an on-site reading library. The house that hosts the lodging facility dates back to the 1860s, and the inn features a large dining area where a complimentary breakfast is served, which includes homemade tarts, as well as fresh baked bread, available throughout the day. Nearby attractions include a bike path, 25 miles long and within walking distance, while eating establishments that can be reached on foot include Chen's Chinese and Thai, located three blocks away, and Sam's Bistro, a cafe-style eatery just two minutes by car. The hotel can also accommodate small meetings, and snacks can be served with prior notice.
Located on the other side of White Lake, in Montague, is the waterfront Weathervane Inn. The hotel offers 24 guest rooms, as well as an apartment-style efficiency that can accommodate extended stays. Several of the guest rooms feature a whirlpool soaking tub, while most offer balconies to enhance the lakeside views. Amenities at the inn include complimentary access to the nearby Thunder Bolt Gym, while a 22-mile bike trail is located right in front of the lodging facility. Restaurants within walking distance include Dog-N-Suds, a drive-in style eatery that serves up old-fashioned hot dogs, and the Favor Cafe, a smoke-free cafe-style eatery serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel is also located within walking distance of the Ellenwood Landing Marina, which offers seasonal slips on White Lake.
