Settle in for a perfect day
One of life’s greatest gifts is time. To sprawl out on the couch with friends and a bottle of wine. Spend a leisurely hour or two flipping through books and magazines. Or do nothing, long enough to feel inspired again. The Living Room—a sophisticated all-day lounge and gathering place at Marina Grand Resort—was designed for all of the above, and more.
It’s a ‘third space,’ one of those special, increasingly rare places that isn’t work, home, or work-from-home. In The Living Room, you can socialize, read, get creative, or just sit by the fire and unwind. You don’t have to be a resort guest to sink into one of the deep bouclé sectionals. All you need is a moment to pause.
Go early for a Madcap coffee, spritz, or fresh pastry from the espresso bar, which transitions to a full-service wine and cocktail bar in the afternoon. Daily from 4–5, The Living Room curates a discovery-focused happy hour spotlighting low-intervention winemakers and small-production picks. Stay through the evening for drinks—or dinner at Bentwood, the hotel’s cozy tavern, just steps away.
It’s all so close and easy. From start to finish, a perfect day. And you never had to leave The Living Room.
Local Tip: Heads up, magazine lovers. Buchanan-based Stand Magazines has a brick and mortar home in The Living Room. Shelves are stocked with an exciting, diverse collection of independent and below-the-radar periodicals for browsing and purchase.
words Lena Singer
images Justes Kemper, Eric Davis
February 2026
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The Living Room at Marina Grand Resort
600 W Water Street
New Buffalo, MI
269.469.9900
