Perfect Cottage, Lake Mi Private Beach, Woods, Quiet, Clean

• Great time with Great Friends!

  Great time with Great Friends!

  • Guest Rebecca Z.
  • Date of stay 10/12/12
  • Review Submitted 10/16/12
  This cabin is fabulous! We stayed here last fall and fell in love. We came back this fall with a different group of friends and they couldn't believe how awesome this place was! The cabin is cute, cozy and a great place to gather. Plus, only a couple minute walk to the beach to watch the sunset and a great place to have a bonfire and tell stories. We cooked the entire weekend with local produce. This is a great place to get away from the busy way of life.

  Owner response: Rebecca: thanks for returning and for the great review... just curious, why only 4 stars?

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• GREAT PICK!

  GREAT PICK!

  • Guest AuntLeenie
  • Date of stay 06/29/12
  • Review Submitted 08/11/12
  We had a fabulous 4th of July family vacation at this property! Rob was great to work with and answered a lot of questions in advance. The large capacity for sleeping is due to the downstairs - a queen sized bed in a room and twin bunk beds in another room and upstairs - a huge room with two queen sized beds and another room with a queen sized bed and a twin or a double. Plenty of hooks in the rooms and bathroom for hanging up towels. Because of a lovely wooded setting, there is no need for curtains for privacy, but we had to rig up a window cover for a 3 year old's naptime. We loved the outside shower - although there were two full-sized baths in the house, one up, one down. Everyone ended up using the outside one - it is enclosed, regular fixtures and plenty of hot water. The house was clean and spacious. The frog pond was a charming feature which our 3 year old granddaughter loved. The beach is a short walk and then 91 steps down. It was doable for a fit 78 year old as well as a very pregnant woman... just slow going. It was great being able to have the dog with us and she loved the beach! Living space was great - two big couches downstairs, a huge table for all to eat together as well as another one on a lovely screened in porch. We enjoyed the wooded setting - no bugs, amazingly. The beach is lovely and not crowded at all. No fires are allowed on the beach - although we saw plenty. The town of Glenn, a 3 minute drive, is really quiet but it was a quick drive to a hopping' Saugatuck. We loved the farms in the area and went blueberry picking. It's a great area for bicycling - flat and quiet roads. We really liked that it was away from the very busy Saugatuck area, and that it was so close to the beach, yet accessible to "activity". Holland is really a drive at 30 minutes, so the local IGA is the best option for in-between a big stock up. Great Wi-Fi, kitchen was well stocked with utensils/pots and pans, dish towels. It was really great not having to bring any bedding or linens - other than beach towels. We also appreciated the outdoor clothes line, gas grill, and garage recycling bins. Thanks, Rob, for a very memorable family vacation!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Wow. Amazing review.. I need to hire you as my marketing director.. thanks Rob

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• Enjoyable Experience in late Fall

  Enjoyable Experience in late Fall

  • Guest hexsheroes
  • Date of stay 10/20/11
  • Review Submitted 11/09/11
  Used in late October. Nice, woodsy feel (lots of wood) but very clean and tidy. Gas (wood)stove provided alittle firelight for ambiance. Modern force-air furnance kept us nice and toasty. Fully furnished, from kitchen and bath, to bedrooms (very nice). Quite comfortable for four adult couples. Two bedrooms on main floor + fold-out sleeper sofa. Two bedrooms upstairs. Large indoor dining table with bench seating provided ample room for family-style meals. Screened (mostly enclosed but unheated) porch provided useful space, as well as additional seating that we used indoors. Nice outdoor gas grill. Fire pit area and patio area (with water feature & mini-fountain) were also enjoyed. Most appreciated (and used by me) was the availability of the outdoor shower. Hot water doesn't last for long, but it was more than adequate for my brief use. Short, 5 minute walk to private, Lake Michigan beach access. View from platform at top of stairs partially obstructed by some of surrounding tree branches. 83 (fairly steep) steps down to beach and Lake Michigan. But viewing sunsets from shoreline worth the slow climb back up the 83 steps, to the top of the hill. We found Glenn location was ideal for accessing both Saugatuck and South Haven via Bluestar Highway (A2). Saugatuck has most of the shopping, wine tasting rooms, and afew restaurants. South Haven offers afew shops, but more of the better restaurants. Also, if you need a large store grocery or pharmacy, South Haven has them. Very much enjoyed the arts & crafts type businesses between Glenn and South Haven. Highlights included TWO stops each at McIntosh Winery, and the wildly interesting antique business (look for giant, yellow, upright plastic rat). If you are an "American Pickers" type of collector, this antique place is for you. Cold, wet, windy fall weather did bring some unexpected challenges, but overall, we had a most enjoyable weekend stay at Glennwood Cottage. Owner obviously puts much effort into making this an top-notch rental. I personally appreciate his effort and service. I wouldn't hesitate to rent either this cottage, or one of his other rentals. I look forward to that next time.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Family Reunion Success!

  Family Reunion Success!

  • Guest Catcash
  • Date of stay 09/08/11
  • Review Submitted 10/23/11
  Beautiful spot, not very far from the beach steps and VERY clean! We had some beautiful sunsets, great cookouts and enjoyed the well-equipped kitchen. We would definitely stay here again. If you geocache, there are some great caches within five-eight miles.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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• Labor Day Weekend 2011

  Labor Day Weekend 2011

  • Guest Ashley
  • Date of stay 09/09/11
  • Review Submitted 09/13/11
  Our family of eight adults enjoyed our stay at this well done, well maintained house in the woods. We took several trips to the nearby communities of South Haven, Saugatuck and Holland during our stay. Each trip we took introduced us to a delightful area of the country that we had not yet experienced. We took the short walk to the beach each morning and evening to soak in the cool breezes and beautiful sunsets. Fair warning though it's 90 steps down and 90 steps back up to access the beach so be prepared. All things considered it was a wonderful trip for all of us.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• 40th anniversary family vacation

  40th anniversary family vacation

  • Guest STL family
  • Date of stay 07/22/11
  • Review Submitted 08/04/11
  We had a wonderful time at Glenn, MI. The cottage was clean, nice location, and the beach was gorgeous. Everyone in the town of Glenn was so nice and welcoming. Great time!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, pet owners, families with young children.

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• Wonderful Weekend!

  Wonderful Weekend!

  • Guest Mike
  • Date of stay 05/25/11
  • Review Submitted 06/22/11
  We had a small family reunion over Memorial Day weekend. The weather wasn't the greatest but the cottage more then made up for it! The large dining area was great for seating all 10 of us for meals. Listening to the waves roll in on Lake Michigan made for peacefull sleep. Everything was cozy but roomy at the same time. We liked all the little unique details around the cottage added interest to the place as well, discovering some little detail here or there. The cottage was as advertised, very clean and comfortible. I'd definately recommend as a place for my friends and family to stay when visiting. Thank you Rob for a great stay!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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• Return Visit

  Return Visit

  • Guest Central Illinois
  • Date of stay 06/04/11
  • Review Submitted 06/18/11
  A home away from home. All the comforts we needed and more, very clean house, long sandy beach, close to South Haven and Douglas, totally relaxing. Made us forget our lifes temporarily left behind. Second time renting from Rob and we'll do it again! We've seen a bit of the world and will gladly return to beautiful Lake Michigan. Thanks for having us!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, pet owners, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Perfect Cottage is indeed perfect!

  Perfect Cottage is indeed perfect!

  • Guest Lor
  • Date of stay 10/01/10
  • Review Submitted 10/14/10
  Our family (2 adults and 4 adult children) stayed at the Perfect Cottage for a long weekend this fall and everything was wonderful. We drove up the driveway and walked in the house... and it was so charming, clean and well maintained. We loved the huge screened in porch and went outside and followed the wooden walkway to the firepit where we had bonfires every night....I said 'This is just perfect!" This was our first time using VRBO....and it was so easy...and the 'listing' was accurate in every detail including the photos. We chose this particular cottage for it's ammenities and proximity to Saugatuk and Douglas- as well as Lake Michigan and also because the owner, Rob Joon is a Realtor and we thought he would be professional. If I had a question- either before or during our stay- we called Rob Joon and were able to speak with him right away. I even lost my favorite sweater and emailed Rob to see if I left it in the cottage...he found it and told me that he had already sent it to me in the mail- before I even had a chance to ask him to send it and that I would pay the postage! The Perfect Cottage was perfect, it had great ammenities-including an indoor fireplace, a kitchen with dinnerwear, utensils etc., comfortable beds, was very clean. I have already recommened the cottage to several friends and family member....we fell in love with the area and are planning on staying at the Perfect Cottage again next fall !

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

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• Everything and more....

  Everything and more....

  • Guest Lin
  • Date of stay 09/20/10
  • Review Submitted 10/01/10
  One of the most relaxing vacations in years. Cottage is cozy, comfy and very clean with all the amenities needed-there are no surprises when you arrive. If you want noise this place is not for you. If you want tranquil, a beautiful setting with Lake Michigan 5 minutes away, then it is for you and it's kid/pet friendly. The private beach is glorious! Getting down/up the stairs to the beach might be a problem for the elderly or someone afraid of heights, etc. They are steep and many. We looked at many vacation rentals before choosing this one and I'm glad we did. Our two Labs loved the lake and watching deer from the porch or on our many daily walks. The entire area (many towns on the coast) is easy to navigate as traffic is very light. We made daily excursions to Saugatuck, the Dunes, South Haven, Grand Haven, etc. Lot's of shops, farm markets and great homemade pies at Crane's. The weather was perfect for late September, very warm and breezy. Our stay was hassel free (except a power outage due to a wonderful Great Lakes storm) and we would rent this cottage again. Thanks, Rob, for allowing pets and sharing your lovely cottage with those of us who can't live this life year 'round. I'm jealous.

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

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Fall (after Sept 4)  $700 (for 2 nights), extra night $150, $1250 week
 SUMMER WEEKLY (Fri to Fri) begins June 21- Aug 30,2013  $2950
Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day Weekend: 3 nights $1750
Spring  (to June 21) $750 weekend (2 nights) or $1650 week,
Inquire about wkly or monthly rates Sept - April

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.