The Forest House was the first hotel in South Haven. It was built in 1853. The basic structure still stands on Center Street.

HASH invites you to the Forest House

HASH volunteers are in the process of restoring this historic building. A large task, but after the Hartman School renovation, as well as the extensive restoration of the South Pier Light, they are used to it and getting pretty good at it.

Inside Forest House 2022
  • Forest House Pop-Up

    Forest House Pop-Up

    Please visit us at the Forest House Hotel for the final retail pop-up of the summer – next Saturday, September 2 from 11am-4pm. Fun new merchandise and the opportunity for an upstairs tour if you or your group spend/donate over $100.00!! In addition, we will have volunteers on the pier from 11:00am – 3:00pm and…

  • Open House, Membership Drive, and Capital Campaign Kick-Off

    Open House, Membership Drive, and Capital Campaign Kick-Off

    Open House, Membership Drive, and Capital Campaign Kick-Off May 27, 2023 at 6:00-9:00pm The Forest House Hotel 313 Center Street South Haven, MI 49090

  • Ice Breaker Festival 2023 at the Forest House

    Ice Breaker Festival 2023 at the Forest House

    Fun to be involved in South Haven’s premier winter event! HASH at the Forest House 2/4/2023, downtown South Haven.

  • Forest House Holiday

    Forest House Holiday

    We’re very excited to celebrate the holidays downtown this year. Deck the halls.

  • Sneak Peek

    Sneak Peek

    Members of the Historical Association came out to view the progress on the Forest House. A good crowd and a fun first event. Forest House “Sneak Peek” Open House, Saturday, November 5, 2pm to 5pm Celebrate Our Past Two Decades and look Toward the Future at the Forest House. Location: 313 Center Street, South Haven,…

  • Chip In

    Chip In

    A donation to the Historical Association of South Haven’s Forest House is a donation to the character of downtown South Haven. The Historical Association is very fortunate for a chance to restore this historic building.

Like to be Involved?

Click the button above to donate to the Historical Association of South Haven to be put towards the restoration of the Forest House. The Forest House in downtown South Haven will be a hub for the Historical Association tours and info.