Vacation Rentals by Owner

Awesome!!! Plan on going back.

Guest: denise (st louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/07/11

This place was the BEST!!! With 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms there was no problem accommodating 9 people. The house had everything you could wish for and felt like you were at home (if you lived in a huge historic house within walking distance to shops, restaurants and attractions that is). When you stay here you should use the Interurban. We had it pick us up from the house and take us to a restaurant for dinner. Also rode it to Douglas for a day of sightseeing. We plan on returning and would recommend the house on Mary street to everyone -- as long as you don't want it the week that we do!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The PERFECT place

Guest: Deb (Hillsdale, Mi)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 06/29/11

We had family from all parts of the country meet for the week. This home was perfect with plenty of room and many areas to congregate as well as getaways. The screened porch was perfect and there were many of us on it at all times. The home is immaculate and stocked beyond compare. The stuff I brought from home stayed in the trunk. Karen is an absolute delight and made sure the stay was fantastic. This is so close to town, you can go down and be there in minutes. Karen's decorating makes you feel right at home, the pictures don't do it justice. It is actually more beautiful than pictured. We will definitely be back.

Owner response:Thanks for the kind words. I am grateful to have house managers Aron Lowe and Jerod Rinkus. They do a fabulous job keeping the house clean. We look forward to hearing from you in the future. Karen

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Wonderful Weekend Amongst Friends...

Guest: Heather (Clarklake, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

I cannot begin to tell you how absolutely wonderful your home was for our group of life-long friends. The weather wasn't the best (yikes) however, the covered and enclosed porch made for a cozy and comfortable setting for many jokes and cups of coffee during our stay. The house was not only immaculate when we arrived, the decor, size of bedrooms and baths, lay-out and the host of ammenities you provided made it a home away from home the moment we stepped inside. Thank you so much for making an anticipated weekend with loving friends so much more than we could have expected. Your beautiful home made it's way to the top of our list for future Saugatuck trips. A sincere thank you, Karen. Warmly, Heather L. Sikorski

Owner response:Thanks so much, Heather. I am so glad that the house made up for the yucky weather! I will look forward to hearing from you again. Karen

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great value for the $$$

Guest: JS (Kalamazoo, Mi)
Date of Stay: 01/28/11 Review Submitted: 02/01/11

We did a birthday weekend here in January 2011 and were very impressed. 5 couples plus one college student had more than enough space. We barely used the parlor, but all 11 fit around the huge table for multiple meals from the spacious kitchen. Oh yeah - the kitchen, stocked very well - two containers of coffee, 3 choices of baggies & plastic wrap, plates, silverware, serving bowls & trays, pots & pans, 2 toasters, serving platters, fancy coffee maker, and plenty of paper towels. Other nice to haves included brochures & takeout menus for local eateries, heated floors in the master bath, books, plenty of towels/blankets/toilet paper, telephone line, washer/dryer, two TV rooms, and wireless internet access for the 5 laptops, 2 iPads, and one Apple TV we brought (I got 1.8 mbps in a speed test). The home is tastefully decorated & furnished, very clean, and did not feel like a rental (it is obvious the local caretakers love the home). Karen was a joy to work with and had great systems put in place to ease both arrival & departure.

Owner response:Thanks, Jim. Hope the surprise went off without a hitch! Karen PS. Your are so right about the house managers, Aron and Jerod. They keep everything humming!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Simply Wonderfu!

Guest: Pixie, Tom and family (St. Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/22/10

Our family recently returned froma week in Saugatuk and the 10 of us stayed at this fabulous home on Mary St.l We had never been to Saugatuk before but we will go back! The house has everything a big family could want. Kitchen is stocked with everything one needs to cook even the most gourmet of meals. The antique furniture is gorgeous, but still offers a very homey and comfortable experience. Everything is provided, even things one wouldn't think would be when renting a vacation home. The garage is full of beach necessities such as chairs, beach umbrellas, and beach toys. Our FAVORITE ROOM was the screened in proch. Coming from Chicago and St Louis sitting on a screened in proch in the summertime is impossibly uncomfortable. However, the weather was wonderful and the family would gather there in the morning with coffee and in the evening to play a game......our 2 year old grand daughter found plenty of room on the proch to dance and "perform" for the ever present audience! There is plenty of room in the yard for croquet (they had game in the garage) or bocce ball, although the mosquitos got the better of us a couple of evenings. Only a short walk to town which is darling, and full of great shops, restaurants, and ice cream stores! A walk along the river or a short trip across the river on the chain fairy are just two of the many activities that can be enjoyed in town. The beach is a 5 minute drive and is expansive and shows off Lake Michigan with pride! A most memorable experience for our family and we will return. PS We were hesitant to spend so much money on a rental.....but like the old saying goes, "you get what you pay for" and in this case we got much more!!!! Pixie, Tom and Family

Owner response:Thanks so much for the kind words. We look forward to renting to you again.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Great home/Great Location

Guest: Linda (Winnebago, IL)
Date of Stay: 06/09/10 Review Submitted: 06/22/10

Many of us ladies stayed at this home recently and could not have been happier with our choice. The owner won our hearts from the git-go as a bottle of wine and chocolates greeted us when we arrived. The home is lovely and very comfortable for a large group. The huge kitchen and porch were our favorite two places. The bedrooms are spacious and beds were extremely comfortable. My personal favorite was the jacuzzi tub in the master bedroom. There was nothing we lacked. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances and even grocery items. There's even a bedroom on the main floor for those who cannot take the stairs. The home is a short walk to town. We could not have been happier with our choice. We have stayed in several homes in Saugatuck and this was by far the very best.

Owner response:Thanks, Linda. We look forward to your next stay! You were great guests: the house managers were thrilled with your neatness and for the unexpected tip. Karen

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Natalie
Date of Stay: 04/23/10 Review Submitted: 05/14/10

"This is my second time renting this home for our annual Mom's getaway weekend. We have tried other locations in the past and decided that we no longer want to go anywhere else than this home. Karen (the owner) is so fantastic to work with. The house is absolutely gorgeous. There is so much character and charm to this home that it's impossible to mention them all. We arrived to a bottle of wine and chocolates, we hired her house manager to come in each morning and clean up any untouched dishes and get the coffee started for us. Her house manager brought fresh baked muffins. We felt so pampered and "at home" in this rental. I have already booked for our rental next year and can't wait. Highly recommend!"

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Absolutely fantastic!

Guest: GWNat (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 04/23/10 Review Submitted: 05/03/10

This is my second time renting this home for our annual Mom's getaway weekend. We have tried other locations in the past and decided that we no longer want to go anywhere else than this home. Karen (the owner) is so fantastic to work with. The house is absolutely gorgeous. There is so much character and charm to this home that it's impossible to mention them all. We arrived to a bottle of wine and chocolates, we hired her house manager to come in each morning and clean up any untouched dishes and get the coffee started for us. Her house manager brought fresh baked muffins. We felt so pampered and "at home" in this rental. I have already booked for our rental next year and can't wait. Highly recommend!

Owner response:Thanks, Natalie. You guys are great guests!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

AMAZING

Guest: Mamajodeb (Ft Wayne)
Date of Stay: 04/16/10 Review Submitted: 04/19/10

I am amazed at how beautiful this home was. The pictures were awesome, but you just have to see it with your own eyes to appreciate every last detail to this gorgeous property. I had my wedding ceremony in the parlor of this home and was able to invite my family to stay for two nights. My original plan was to get married at the beach but it was too cold. I was more than happy to change my plans and take advantage of what this beautiful home had to offer as a back drop to our marriage ceremony. All I can say is....WOW!

Owner response:Thanks, Deb and congratulations once again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Karen W. (Hilton Head Island, SC, US)
Date of Stay: 01/10/10 Review Submitted: 01/10/10

Dear Karen, It has been one week since we left Saugatuck and 346 Mary Street.....we wish we were still there. I can't thank you enough for providing the opportunity to my family. The house was beautiful...in fact the pictures only tell half the story. The kitchen was great - lots of games, food and conversation. The beds were so comfortable - just what the doctor ordered, lots of rest. The fireplace in the front room -it was known as the Washington room with our group -provided a gathering spot in front of the fireplace where we could talk and just relax. The walk to town was easy and convenient - even with all the snow. What a perfect ending to a hard year for us. Thank you for retuning my email and your kind offer. I hope that we can return again in the future to 346 Mary Street. What a wonderful place. The best to you and your family in 2010.

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Winter Wonderland

Guest: S. Pitlock
Date of Stay: 12/27/09 Review Submitted: 01/10/10

Dear Karen, It has been one week since we left Saugatuck and 346 Mary Street.....we wish we were still there. I can't thank you enough for providing the oppurtunity to my family. The house was beautiful...in fact the pictures only tell half the story. The kitchen was great - lots of games, food and conversation. The beds were so comfortable - just what the doctor ordered, lots of rest. The fireplace in the front room -it was known as the Washington room with our group -provided a gathering spot in front of the fireplace where we could talk and just relax. The walk to town was easy and convienent - even with all the snow. What a perfect ending to a hard year for us. Thank you for retuning my email and your kind offer. I hope that we can return again in the future to 346 Mary Street. What a wonderful place. The best to you and your family in 2010.

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Weekend getaway

Guest: Heyjude (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 05/01/09 Review Submitted: 05/05/09

We stayed the weekend at your gorgeous home and enjoyed all of it, beautiful bedrooms with all the amenities,kitchen was set up and everything was ready to use. The weather was nice so we set out on the lovely porch. Great weekend in Saugatuck. Thank you for allowing us to use your home.

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Guest: GLH1 (Glen Ellyn IL)
Date of Stay: 11/05/08 Review Submitted: 11/05/08

A bunch of us that are teachers have stayed here twice - it's our favorite place of all - we're booking it every year until?? The front porch is awesome and all the bedrooms are amazing.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/13/08 Review Submitted: 10/13/08

This is one of the nicest places I have rented and would not hesitate to do so again, there is plenty of room for all.

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The Hill at Saugatuck

Guest: Brandyfizz (Northern VA)
Date of Stay: 09/08/08 Review Submitted: 09/17/08

Nice home, with an excellent location within blocks from dowtown Saugatuck. With 7 people in our group, there was plenty of space for everyone to have their own bedroom and bathroom, with a large kitchen/dining area to accomdate everyone. In general, the property is well maintained--with a few exceptions: soiled carpets in the family room areas on upper and lower level, spider webs not removed from the screened in porch, stove and sink not cleaned well,& ordor coming from the garage. The owner provided excellent customer service and called upon our arrival to ensure all met our expectations. I would recommend this property to a friend--just expect some wear and tear. Would highly recommend the Star of Saugatuck boat excursion. And, if time permits, a visit to Grand Haven (approx. 30 minutes from Saugatuck) is well worth exploring, with a wonderful boardwalk pier leading to a red light house.

Owner response:The carpet in the family room has been replaced. Housekeeping has made a few adjustments and we've not had any complaints either before or after these. Our housekeeping is local and can come by in a timely fashion....just contact us if there is a problem.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Joany Bond (Commerce, MI)
Date of Stay: 06/12/08 Review Submitted: 06/12/08

I just returned from a wonderful weekend with 13 friends. This is the second time we've stayed at this property and I honestly don't think it could have been any better.

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Girl's Weekend In Saugatuck

Guest: Just one of the girls (Rochester Hills, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 05/30/08 Review Submitted: 06/10/08

Beautifully decorated, centrally located - could not have expected more. The house is bigger inside than it looks from the outside - and everyone loved their room! This was our first official Girl's Weekend in Saugatuck - but we had so much fun we are planning on returning next year - and everyone wants to come back to this house! Screened porch - is the icing on the cake - we spent most of our time there (when not shopping and eating in town). Owner is very friendly, and easily accessible. Saugatuck is two very short blocks away. Wonderful shopping, galleries and restaurants. Amphibious Duck Tour to Douglas was entertaining. Can't wait to go back next spring!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Wonderful Home

Guest: kerry1 (Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 05/23/08 Review Submitted: 06/03/08

From start to finish this was an exceptional experience. The home is outstanding and definitely exceeded our expectations. We used the home for a family reunion during Memorial Day weekend and every member of the family was impressed with the accommodations. Property was very clean and well-maintained. The owner was very customer oriented. The decor is wonderful, the beds are great and we were all pleased! I highly recommend this property. Kerry

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing.

Wonderful place!

Guest: jenn2008 (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 02/19/08

My friends and I rented this house for a weekend reunion. It was in perfect condition and spotless when we arrived. There are many common spaces to enjoy and every room is decorated in a lovely way. The owner was extremely prompt in correspondence and gave us a lot of helpful information about the area. The area itself is also very charming, even in the winter. The local businessowners were all very friendly and kind and we had delicious meals at several restaurants.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/18/07 Review Submitted: 06/18/07

Wonderful house with plenty of room for 16. Beautifully decorated with all the necessary amenities. Very child friendly with a big yard for lawn games. Close to town and 5 minute drive to Oval Beach. Can't wait to visit again.

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Guest: Kristen34 (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 04/25/07 Review Submitted: 04/25/07

This was a wonderful house. My staff and I spent our annual retreat there recently and were incredibly happy with the space. Well decorated and with great ammenities. We would go back in a heartbeat!

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Guest: David148 (Ann Arbor, MI)
Date of Stay: 10/16/06 Review Submitted: 10/16/06

Wonderful house... TONS of room, and just steps from all the restaurants and shops (literally!) Beautiful and comfortable furnishings. Perfect for a family/group event!!

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