Friendsgiving is all about gathering your favorite people, sharing good food and making time for each other. This year, skip the stress of hosting at home and turn the celebration into a weekend getaway in Southwest Michigan. 

Harbor Country is an easy place to settle in for a few days together. With spacious vacation homes, charming downtowns, local wineries and plenty to explore, you can make dinner the centerpiece of the weekend without making it the only thing on the itinerary.

Find a Vacation Home With Room for Everyone

When you're bringing the whole crew, the right home makes a difference. Look for plenty of bedrooms, comfortable gathering spaces and a kitchen with enough room for everyone who insists on helping with dinner. 

We've gathered our 4+ bedroom Friendsgiving vacation rentals in Harbor Country in one place, making it easy to find a Southwest Michigan home with room for everyone.

Make a Weekend of It

Before the cooking starts, get out and explore. Spend the afternoon shopping in New Buffalo, take a fall drive through Southwest Michigan or stop for a glass of wine or cider along the way. 

Our Harbor Country fall itineraries are full of ideas for exploring the area, whether your group wants a laid-back weekend or a packed itinerary.

Bring Southwest Michigan to the Table

Add a little local flavor to Friendsgiving by picking up wine, cider and seasonal treats while you're here. Southwest Michigan is home to plenty of places worth adding to your weekend plans. Check out our guide to wineries, cider and orchards near New Buffalo for ideas before you arrive. 

Then head back to the house, turn on the music, start cooking and settle in for the reason you came in the first place: time together. 

Whether your Friendsgiving means a traditional turkey dinner, takeout from a local favorite or snacks and games around the table, make a weekend of it in Southwest Michigan. 

Gather your people, pick your weekend and find a Harbor Country vacation home with room for everyone.