Location: Saugatuck, Southwest, Michigan, USA (7 Miles South of Saugatuck in Glenn, MI - the Pancake Town)
Accommodations: Housekeeping Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Peace, quiet and plenty of bird song! Homey interiors and a large vine-covered deck. A perfect homebase for exploring Fennville, Allegan, and Saugatuck, Michigan's answer to Cape Cod. Hillby Thatch Cottage's environs are a delightful mix of forest, rural, and artist colony.
Surrounded by woods on three sides and just a 5 minute walk to Lake Michigan and a semi private beach. The cottage has a wood-burning fireplace, central heat, ceiling fans, fully equipped kitchen, full bath, and Weber kettle. Large lending library and board games.
"A great place for a personal retreat. Letters were written, books read, art created." - A satisfied customer.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Room for 3-4 cars
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): Small but servicable!
- DVD
- VCR
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Galley kitchen straight out of the 1950s.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Large deck with lattice pergola, covered with vines. A shady spot to dine or read.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Season is May 15-Oct 31:
$325/4 nights ...... $350/weekend ....... $550/6 nights
(Mon 4PM-Fri 11AM) (Fri 4PM-Mon 11AM) (Mon 4PM-Mon 11AM or Fri 4PM-Fri 11AM)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1990
Writer and Emmy-award winning filmmaker, Gaylon Emerzian would rather be outdoors than sitting in the editing room. She's a consummate foodie, cooking or baking daily, and tending to a large kitchen garden in the summer. She runs the James Beard Award winning website, Spatulatta.com and she blogs at http://pinchofreasoning.blogspot.com/.
Why the Owner Chose Saugatuck
I fell in love with Glenn, Michigan when visiting a friend. It is a place where time is suspended. The beach goes on forever and at night the Milky Way stretches overhead. My husband, Roger and I like lie on on the deck before the leaves pop out and watch our resident pair of red-tailed hawks wheel overhead. We've seen wild turkey, grouse, pheasants. And yes, Bambi. We see the deer standing on their hind legs to reach the pears on our neighbor's trees. I also love the history of the area. Glenn used to be a stop on the Underground Railroad and that non-judgmental, welcoming attitude survives.
The Unique Benefits of this Housekeeping Cottage
U-pick! Nothing makes me happier than harvesting fruit and vegetables. From June to October there's always something coming off the farm. I freeze enough berries to get me through the winter. Plus there's farm stands and little stands by the side of the road. I feel like Lady Bountiful coming home and unloading the car. If I want to shop or have a nice dinner out, it's just minutes to Saugatuck. We love doing the gallery openings then having a glass of wine at one of the riverfront restaurants.
Property Photos
- Path to the garden and the woods beyond - Saugatuck Vacation Cottage Near Lake Michigan
- Living room with wood burning fireplace - Saugatuck Vacation Cottage Near Lake Michigan
- Lovely sunny dining room - Saugatuck Vacation Cottage Near Lake Michigan
- Built in 1929 by the man who invented Miracle Whip
- Lattice pergola covered with vines for dining al fresco
- Queen size bedroom off living room
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