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Safe Harbor Great Lakes is a nice marina. The boater facilities are above average and the member lounge is open to transients, which is especially nice. The folks were accommodating. The staff was thin. But that's a problem across the Great Lakes this summer (2024).
The marina, by no fault of its own, is at the back of a cove that is open to Muskegon Lake with no breakwater. So, boats especially along G dock rock constantly during the daytime hours. This is due to wake from boats that pass SHGL's cove entrance and to the ferry terminal, which is immediately behind G dock. Bottom line. While, this makes for a uniquely rocky experience, boats aren't at risk; as a boater I feel like the boat was adequately protected.
The area of Muskegon immediately adjacent to SHGL is average to below. While there is a bike path behind the marina, there is also a 4 lane rural route and sparse few businesses, restaurants, shops and no grocery within a short walking distance. The area is mostly old urban housing. However, congrats to the Dockmaster who offered to drive us to a local big box store if we needed provisions. Downtown Muskegon is 2-3 miles away.
One last positive, there are 2 donut stores and an absolutely amazing liquor/snack store, Ghezzi's, in close proximity. Ghezzi's has a small stock of just about any libation one could dream of and a pleasant staff to boot!