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Just an hour and a half from Chicago, Southwest Michigan is a vacationer’s dream. Filled with beautiful resort towns, sandy beaches along Lake Michigan, nature-filled getaways, and endless activities from cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, and water sports to world-class dining, shopping, galleries, wineries, and antiquing, it has a certain laidback elegance that keeps visitors coming back year after year.
These are just some of the reasons why Valerie Gangas, CEO of Juniper Holiday + Home, loves Southwest Michigan.
Juniper Holiday + Home
Price Range
$$-$$$$Bedrooms
3-6Private Beaches
Private Pools & Hot Tubs
The 100 Collection of Juniper Holiday + Home
In Valerie’s collection of luxury vacation rentals, you’ll find everything from large estates with private beach access to tranquil mountain-view lodges nestled in the forest. No matter the location, an exquisite home with a design that spares no detail awaits.
Services Offered
- Concierge services
- 24/7 Guest services
- Fresh linens, towels, and amenities
Services Available
- Personal chef and catering
- Restaurant reservations
- Pre-arrival grocery stocking
- Watersport and gear rentals
- Activity reservations
- Wine & beer tours
- In-house massage
- Yoga classes
- Car transportation
Doyen of Juniper Holiday + Home
Valerie Gangas
Favorite Restaurants
Terrace Room, Beer Church, Susans SawyerFavorite Brewery, Winery, & Distillery
Greenbush, Tabor Hill Winery, Journeyman DistilleryFavorite Breakfast & Bakeries
The Whistle Stop, Gather All Day, Viola Cafe, Froehlich’s Kitchen & PantryFavorite Stores
Stockholm Objects, ShoreFavorite Things to Do in Southwest Michigan
Enjoy a long dinner outside with great friends and great wine, explore art galleries, or head out on the water on a boat with friendsGrowing up in her father’s restaurants, Valerie Gangas learned the ins and outs of the industry from a young age. But despite loving and working in the restaurant business, she had always held a secret desire – to own a hotel. Her connection to hotels came from her parents as well, who’d order her a Shirley Temple in an upscale hotel piano bar and dance the night away in each other’s arms. Enchanted by their love story, Valerie dreamed of owning a hotel and recreating those special moments for guests.