Family Reunion Venue · Western Michigan

The place your family,

will talk about for years

Some places are made for vacations. This one is made for being together.

At South Shore R&R, family reunions unfold naturally. Long days at the lake, shared meals, kids running between cabins, and evenings around the fire where stories come out that have not been told in years.

South Shore R&R is a historic lakefront property in western Michigan, located in Muskegon County near Hart, Holland, and Grand Rapids. Our property, established in 1909, offers exclusive resort rental for family reunions of all sizes. With on-site lodging for up to 52 guests across five private cabins and a historic lodge, families can stay, gather, and reconnect in one beautiful lakefront setting.

52

On-Site Guest Lodging

5

Private Cabins

1909

Est. Historic Property

100%

Private Exclusive Use

Your Family, All In One Place

Everything you need,

Nothing missing

With private cabins and a historic lodge sleeping up to 52 guests, South Shore R&R gives your whole family a place to stay, gather, and celebrate without ever leaving the property. No shuttles, no hotel blocks, no scattered goodbyes. Just your people, your lake, and a weekend that belongs entirely to you.

South Shore R&R is one of the only private resort family reunion venues in western Michigan where the entire property is yours. Five cabins and a historic lodge make it ideal for multi-generational gatherings near Muskegon, Holland, and Grand Rapids.

Your reunion can include:

  • Private lakefront swimming and shoreline access
  • Kayaks, paddleboards, and fishing from the dock
  • Lawn games and open green space for all ages
  • Fire pits for evening gatherings and storytelling
  • Shared meals in the lodge or outdoors
Family activities and outdoor games at South Shore R&R western Michigan

Meaningful Moments Since 1909

A place worth

Returning To

South Shore R&R is a historic lakefront property in western Michigan, originally established as a gathering place for families escaping to summer air and open water. Today it continues that legacy, offering families a private shoreline setting designed for multi-generational celebrations that unfold naturally.

This does not feel like a venue rental. It feels like a place your family can return to year after year. The property has been lovingly preserved and updated while keeping the warmth that has made it a western Michigan landmark for over a century.

  • Historic property established in 1909
  • Exclusively yours for the full weekend
  • On-site lodging for up to 52 guests
  • Private beach, fire pits, and lakefront access included

"Because it does not feel like a venue. It feels like a place your family can return to."

South Shore R&R · Western Michigan · Est. 1909

Private beach access at South Shore R&R western Michigan family reunion

On the Water

Private Beach and Lake Access

Step out of your cabin and onto the sand. Your private shoreline is exclusively for resort guests, perfect for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, or simply sitting and watching the kids splash around all afternoon.

Outdoor games and activities for all ages at South Shore R&R western Michigan

Play Together

Activities for Every Generation

Pickleball, shuffleboard, lawn games, a game room, and open green space throughout the grounds. From the youngest cousins to the grandparents, everyone finds something that brings them into the mix and keeps them there.

Evening fire pit gatherings at South Shore R&R western Michigan family reunion

Gather Around

Fire Pits and Evening Spaces

Some of the best family moments happen after dark. Multiple fire pits across the grounds give every group a place to pull up a chair, pass the marshmallows, and stay as late as the night allows.

A couple enjoys a peaceful morning on the porch, sipping coffee and laughing together, embodying the relaxing getaway vibe of South Shore Resort and Retreats, a perfect spot for a West Michigan vacation rental experience.| South Shore Resort & Retreats in West Michigan

Easy to Be Present

South Shore is ideal for

Families Like Yours

South Shore is ideal for families who want a connected experience over a single day event. Nature-inspired, lakefront, and entirely private from the moment your first guest arrives to the moment the last one leaves.

  • Multi-generational family reunions
  • Annual gatherings and milestone celebrations
  • Full weekend exclusive resort use
  • Gatherings where everyone stays together on-site
  • Groups from 10 to 52 guests accommodated

Guest Reviews

Loved by every

Group

From family reunions to wedding weekends, our guests keep coming back to the shores of western Michigan. See what they have to say about staying at South Shore R&R.

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Your Reunion

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