BROWER COTTAGE

Guest: Doug & Sharon (Oxnard, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/29/09 Review Submitted: 06/09/09

Property was as described on web site and was clean, well maintained and well equipped. The owner was informative and readily available. I would recommend the property to a friend. Access to the lake and the availability of the rowboat and kayak were thoroughly enjoyed. We ate in much of the time and the barbecue and well equipped kitchen were great. Proximity to Saugatuck and Douglas offered many dining out choices.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Loving the Lake!

Guest: Myra M.
Date of Stay: 11/04/11 Review Submitted: 11/08/11

The cottage was absolutely fantastic and had breathtaking lake views to boot. Conveniently located to the adventures we choose, including Sagatauk State Park and Crane's Pie Eatery, we were absolutely in heaven for our weekend getaway. It made it all the better that we were able to bring our furry friends! We will definitely be returning.

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Wonderfal Fall Get-A-Way

Guest: Susan B. (St. Charles, IL)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 10/15/11

We loved our stay at Brower Cottage. It is rare to find a great, clean house to rent that allows pets. The cottage is so quaint, absolutely spotless and is on a super piece of property. We enjoyed the lake every morning and evening. Two swans were floating on the lake every morning. Our dogs were in Heaven fetching their tennis balls on the lake and running around. There were 6 of us and the accomodations were very comfortable. The location can't be beat. We went apple picking at Crane Orchards and shopping in Saugatuck. Not to mention, the quick drive over to Lake Michigan and the great beaches nearby. Fall is a wonderful time to visit, but with all the floats and lake toys in the boat house, it is very tempting to come back in the summer!! Thank you for providing an awesome rental!! The Birdsongs St. Charles, IL

Owner response:Thank you for the kind words. You are welcome any time!

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Highly recommended

Guest: Scott (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 05/19/11 Review Submitted: 06/01/11

We had a fantastic stay. No complaints whatsoever. We booked a last minute stay and Joe was extremely helpful in setting it up. Really good guy. The location is great. The cabin is very private and the view overlooking the lake is a pleasure to wake up to each morning. All the amenities are very clean and convenient. Plenty of things to do in the area and great places to shop and eat. The cabin is about a mile from downtown Fennville and Saugatuck/Douglas is one quick exit away. We would stay there again in a minute and very likely will.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Brower Cottage Review

Guest: Shawn & Simonne T. (Batavia, IL)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/04/11

What a wonderful property! Right on the beautiful lake. Property was clean & well maintained with a beautiful room overlooking the lake. The owner even called us the morning of our arrival to confirm everything was ready, then called again after our stay to confirm all was good. We will be staying here again!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

terrific early October weekend

Guest: GTB (Naperville IL)
Date of Stay: 10/01/10 Review Submitted: 10/12/10

WOW what a great lake view to wake up to! The cottage sits atop a hill, offering a fabulous view from the large windows in the living/dining area. That alone is worth renting the property for. Other reasons we chose this waterfront cottage were the proximity to downtown Fennville, Crane Orchards, nearby Sauguatuck, the fact that our dog was welcome, and last but not least, fishing right from the dock outside. The owner was very amicable and made sure we knew to contact him with any questions. They also provide a Brower Cottage binder with easy instructions, FAQs, restaurant menus, and pamphlets on things to do/see. It is nice to stay somewhere that feels quiet and secluded, yet is not too far from what the area has to offer! Another great thing about the cottage is that it has a lot of little things that you might forget to bring with you, especially in the kitchen, like tin foil and plastic wrap. We only cooked there one night but the extras came in handy. The whole place was very clean and very cozy and we wish we could have stayed longer. Overall a terrific weekend and we plan to recommend the place to our neighbors. Thank you!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Lovely weekend

Guest: Maureen (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 09/17/10 Review Submitted: 10/05/10

Thank you for a lovely weekend at your immaculately clean cottage. It is probably one of the best equipped cottages I've been to. It was a home away from home.

Recommended for:Pet owners.

Cozy Cabin

Guest: Kim (Chicago IL)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10 Review Submitted: 09/01/10

My husband and I have never rented the away cottage, we usually opt for the Bed and Breakfast. We decided to try Brower Cottage to get away for a long weekend to kick off summer. We couldn't have chosen better! The property was clean, in perfect working order, the view from the deck and from the windows is fantastic. Things are Hutchins Lake are laid back and quiet. Sitting out on the pier with a good book is divine! The cottage is close enough to town to go have some adventures, go to the beach, do your thing - but it is SO nice to be able to come "home" and have your own little BBQ and relax. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a great getaway. And, to top all of this off - the owner is so friendly and provided exceptional customer service - really exceeded every expectation in this department. Brower Cottage is Great!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+.

Perfect getaway.

Guest: Frank's Family (Chicago, IL, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 08/31/10

We truly enjoyed our week at Brower Cottage. Ample space, plenty of quiet, gorgeous sunsets and views of the lake at any time of day. Absolutely loved sitting out on the dock with coffee and a book, taking out the rowboat, enjoying meals on the deck or indoors overlooking the lake. The cottage was equipped with much more than the bare necessities—you really need only bring yourselves! We loved being able to bring along our family dog, who enjoyed paddling around in the water and sniffing up all that fresh air beyond belief. Nearby Crane Orchards provided lots of fun cherry picking and pie tasting, and we really enjoyed venturing into town (Salt of the Earth - great place). All in all, we had a marvelous time, and hope to return next summer! Thank you, Brower Cottage, for a perfect getaway.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

One of our best vacations yet

Guest: dkalck (Mt. Prospect, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/01/10

I highly recommend brower cottage. We have two boys 4 and 6 and the place was absolutely perfect. The swimming is great, fishing is excellent and views are wonderful. We truly had a wonderful time! Be sure to get some pie from Crane's orchard. It is one of the best apple pies I have ever had. Also, if you are in a need for speed one day you can rent a speed boat in holland and take it out on Lake Michigan. Overall, everything is very close by and easy to get to. The owner also does a great job making sure that every detail is taking care of so you have a nice stay.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children.