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Book a room in our chic Historical 1890's Built Victorian. Located closely to beachfront walks, shopping, dining, and the artistic centers of Douglas and Saugatuck! Room rates and packages are only a click away. Let our staff treat you to a weekday, weekend, or weeklong getaway close to the shores of Lake Michigan.

The beautiful room stays with a full-service inclusive breakfast for in-house luxury. Or enjoy our same floor breakfast bar with fresh fruit, pastries, coffee, and tea service for those that will need to be quick on the go! We look forward to helping plan your private event with our expansive menu options and availability of space for up to 100 guests utilizing our dining room, expansive back deck, and lawn (seasonal and weather permitting).
Services
Our dining room combines a refined menu, wine, and craft cocktails. In the original architecture of our gorgeous 19th century home creating what will be a memorable dining experience! Chef LaBelle with longevity in the culinary field fetaures a classic yet contemporary perspective on dining using seasonal & local ingredients.
Each one of the Kirby's Guest Rooms is uniquely appointed with modern pops of color and design in what were the original bedrooms of the Sarah M. Kirby House. Three of our rooms have ensuite bathrooms, while other two feature charming detached, private bathrooms.

Your stay at The Kirby includes a full service breakfast, same floor continental breakfast bar which can be enjoyed in your room, and other emmenities of a full service restaurant and bar services.
Reviews (23)
Chris H.
Chris H.
Oct 12, 2021
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Food was excellent. Service was great!
Inside a older well maintained bed and breakfast. ( you don't have to stay there to eat there!)
Janine Selten
Janine Selten
Oct 02, 2021
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The most flavorful dinner from salad to risotto and duck. Excellent ambiance and service as well! Most enjoyed evening of the trip! Chris the chef is amazing!!
Olya Yuskevych
Olya Yuskevych
Sep 23, 2021
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The staff was extremely friendly and accommodated an additional person in the room. The breakfast was delicious and I loved learning about the history of the building. They also accommodated a late check in.
Allison Smith Childers
Allison Smith Childers
Sep 14, 2021
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The Kirby was the best! It was one of these best small Inn experiences we've ever had. My husband and I traveled from Charleston, so we are a bit spoiled...
Chris assured our stay was top notch. We enjoyed the atmosphere, food and the BEST of Saugatuck for 3 days thanks to the lovely Kirby, and our amazing host Chris .
Paul Dinkel
Paul Dinkel
Sep 06, 2021
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Sue and I stayed Thursday to Saturday Labor Day weekend. Our stay was exceptional. The Kirby experience included a nice, clean room, a cool porch and large deck in the rear with huge umbrellas. We enjoyed drinks on both. Very relaxing. Our dining was excellent. The filet minion was the best...super tender, with a nicely charred exterior. Chef Labelle and Courtney provided very attentive service. The wine and drinks were right on. Top shelf everything, steeped in the character that only a classic historic bnb offers.
We'll be back.
Elisa C.
Elisa C.
Aug 23, 2021
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Hidden gem. The back patio was perfect with a cool comfortable vibe. Everything was delicious. We had the Caesar salad with blistered tomatoes and fried mushrooms (I hate mushrooms and these were really good), the duck was so tender and we loved the flavor of the filet mignon. The cheesy grits and mashed potatoes were wonderful accompaniments. We finished with the Creme brûlée cheesecake. The staff and chef were very knowledgeable about local ingredients and using seasonal resources.
Alex D.
Alex D.
Jun 17, 2021
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Disappointed that we booked this restaurant on OpenTable for a nice dinner, the reservation was confirmed and then when we arrive we found out they were closed, upon seeing a boarded up dining room.
Hannah Y.
Hannah Y.
Jun 01, 2021
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We had the best time ever at J. Paul's Dining Room! The service was fabulous and food was delicious!
Lauren W.
Lauren W.
Jul 17, 2019
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This was a gem in tourist Michigan. The food was amazing and well plated. The drink menu was the most varied we have seen in our Saguatuck/Douglas, MI vacation so far. The pork chop was just as good as the owner-s picture. The charcuterie board was shaped like Michigan which is charming.

The outside of the house looks country, but the inside is very modern 80's. The music had great remixes of 70's and 80's plus modern songs. The inside chairs were very comfortable which is important if you are staying more than 1 hour. The bar area was adorable. This is a must do if you a are in
Luke Albrecht
Luke Albrecht
Jul 03, 2019
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Fantastic spot. Great staff and vibe. The bed in the room was so comfortable that we contemplated buying one. The breakfast next morning was phenomenal too. Make your own bloody.....yes, please.
Frank W.
Frank W.
Jun 14, 2019
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Another great dinner with my wife! Highly recommended!

We have been coming to Saugatuck/Douglas for a decade, with her family. We have a week vacation every summer, usually before the season starts. So we have tried every family friendly restaurant in the area. But this year, we came early, just the two of us. That meant we wanted a place more suitable for an evening out. None of the establishments we have come to know, and like, was appropriate. This is a high-end venue for a date. It's sophisticated but retains that Midwestern vibe -- all around nice.

This is one of the few choices. But
Lorri Simon
Lorri Simon
Dec 30, 2018
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Amazing wedding weekend at The Kirby! My son and daughter-in-law had their wedding and reception at the Kirby this past weekend. The venue, food, ambiance, EVERYTHING, was amazing. Every small detail was taken care of and Mindy, Kim and the entire staff were wonderful to work with. Everyone is still talking about what a fantastic event this was. Thank you to The Kirby for making wedding/reception dreams come true!
David Braciak
David Braciak
Nov 30, 2018
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My friends from NYC and I all stopped in for a quick drink last Saturday. We sat at the bar and had Kym as our bartender. We LOVED the place. Fantastic service with Kym and thoughtful cocktails. What a lovely surprise! Charming atmosphere and a fun busy vibe. Highly recommended!
Indy Tiger Fan M.
Indy Tiger Fan M.
Oct 21, 2018
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GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! Period! Now I'll be specifc with the multiple ways this dining experience was lacking: Our reservation was for 7:45 (a party of 6) we didn't cash out until almost 10! There is no reason it should have taken 2 hours. We were 2 couples eating together with our 17 year old sons so it's not like we were hanging out ... drinking a bottle of wine or anything. So service was terrible, not rude, just really non-existent with our server disappearing so often that he was unaware that our appetizer had even been delivered... more on this later. The food: Ironically
Dave S.
Dave S.
Sep 29, 2018
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We had a wonderful meal in this 130 year old mansion. The food & wine were excellent and service was professional and friendly. It is very obvious that the chef is talented and knows how to pair flavors with great skill. It's also obvious that they take joy in what they do here, something that is getting harder to find anywhere.

As they change the menu with the seasons, using local ingredients, veggies and herbs from their own culinary garden. Great signature cocktails, local beers and ciders as well as a thoughtfully curated wine list that pairs very well with the menu.

So, rather
Kerry Snider
Kerry Snider
Sep 29, 2018
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I just love the Kirby. They have excellent food and service. Great wait staff and friendly faces.
Stayed the night, comfy beds and clean.
Also, love the music on the deck. Cannot wait to get back over there.
Would recommend my friends and family.
Megan Miesch
Megan Miesch
Aug 09, 2018
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This past April my husband and I had our wedding ceremony and dinner at the Kirby Hotel. Mindy and her staff were wonderful and made sure everything was great. The inside of the Kirby was so elegant and perfect for our small wedding of 14 guest. The food was exceptional! Everything tasted great and it really made our wedding dinner feel special. We are so happy with our stay at The Kirby and with how they handled our wedding. I would definitely recommend this place to couple's!
Deb M.
Deb M.
Jul 12, 2017
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We found this restaurant during a review of restaurants in the area. We come in to town once a year and know the regular restaurants. We like trying new places. It is set in the Kirby, a hotel. Decor is simple but pleasant. Our party was 7 people, and we did the full gamut. Appetizers, drinks, wine,salads and entrees. Jack was our server. It was apparent he was " over his skiis" from the start. He had all the right jargon but was not confident in his skills. This became apparent as the the meal progressed. Mussel broth was spilled down the back of one of our party. Frankly, little effort
Sunny M.
Sunny M.
Dec 25, 2016
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Never again. The wine was great, good thing I drank a full glass before dinner because the food was tasteless and overpriced and I needed a drink to deal with the $35 I just spent. Seriously, just dont.
Dylan M.
Dylan M.
Sep 04, 2016
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So this is my second time here the first being last season where we just drinks. This time we came for a full dinner. The place is defiantly a diamond In the ruff and don't think it has much of a buzz although it probably should being they are one of the few establishments who take reservations and have a charming setting within the first floor of the Kirby. Although it did come with some flaws. I called about 2-3 weeks prior to make a reservation knowing it was a busy holiday weekend and made one without an issue although when we arrived there was no reservation to be found. Thankfully they
Eric R.
Eric R.
Jul 31, 2016
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We have dined here several times since they opened. Mindy, Kim and crew do an outstanding job creating fantastic food in a warm, unique and inviting atmosphere. I would not hesitate to try anything on the well-thought-out menu or the fabulous wine list (crafted by Sommelier Mindy). If there is a fresh fish special, have it. They are always super fresh and beautiful preparations.
Joshua S.
Joshua S.
Jul 23, 2016
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By far the best restaurant in Saugatauck area. I cannot stress how great the food is! Awesome!
Jeff P.
Jeff P.
Nov 01, 2015
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I'm really torn. I really loved all the food. The risotto and pork chops were amazing. They had a great selection of wine. But the service was absolutely horrible. Took about 30-45 minutes to take our order. Then when we paid, it took about 20-30 minutes for them to charge our cards and let us go. We had other plans and were running late as a result. I would recommend for the food but they really need to work on service.