'The Red House', on the hill in Saugatuck, quiet neighborhood. Vacation rental.
Location: Saugatuck, Southwest, Michigan, USA (Charming Resort Town, 2 1/2 hours from Chicago or Detroit) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 9)
Keywords: Saugatuck vacation rental home, 4 bedroom, 2 full baths, walk to town, quiet neighborhood, large yard, near downtown, near beach
Summer weeks are booking up! Be sure to reserve yours soon.
This comfortable, historic home is ideally located "on the hill," just three short blocks from downtown Saugatuck and 5 minutes from Oval Beach.
The Red House offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus comfortable living and dining rooms (table seats 6-8) and an updated kitchen, in a quiet residential neighborhood. The kitchen features up-to-date appliances plus all the cooking utensils, plates, glassware, etc. to make you feel at home.
The Red House is the proud recipient of a 2010 Historical Society Heritage Award, and is safety-certified by the local fire department and City of Saugatuck.
The Red House has been a dedicated seasonal rental home for six years; you can be assured the house is fully stocked with everything you need to make your stay comfortable. Plenty of linens (sheets, blankets, bath towels) are provided along with 'extras' like dishwasher and laundry detergent, soaps, etc., to make packing easier for you. Professional cleaning before each rental is included. The owners live a few blocks away, and are available if you need anything.
The Red House has played host for many successful summer vacations, girls' weekends, company retreats, or couples/family getaways.
The house features: UPSTAIRS--Bedroom #1-queen bed + full bath; Bedroom #2-bunk bed with full mattress on bottom, twin (single) mattress on top.
DOWNSTAIRS: Bedroom #3-queen bed; Bedroom #4-full bed; downstairs full bath. There are no other sleeping areas in the house.
The large yard features a kids' play area away from street with a rustic 'fort' with slide.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : central air, with the exception of a downstairs (full bed) bedroom that stays cool, thanks to a shaded yard (and you can leave the door open to let the central air in)
- Linens Provided : All bed sheets, pillows, blankets, bath towels, and kitchen towels are provided for easier packing and a relaxing stay. Bring your own beach towels!
- Washer : on the second floor
- Dryer : on the second floor
- Off Street Parking : Off-street parking for up to three cars; sufficient on-street parking (2-3 cars in front of the house)
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed : One bedroom has a double (full) bed; the bunk bed room also has a double (full) mattress on the bottom bunk.
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed : Full mattress down; twin mattress up
- Child Bed : We have a "pack & play," as well as a bedrail that can be used on any bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Extended cable (without HBO or other premium channels)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : A charcoal grill is provided on-site; we do not provide weekly cleaning of the grill and ask that guests keep it clean for the next renters.
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Bring your laptop or PDA and enjoy wifi, high-speed (broadband) internet access throughout the house!
- Other Amenities
- Welcome to The Red House, a restored historic home just three blocks from downtown Saugatuck. Two Queen Beds, 1 Full Bed, 1 Full + Twin Bunk Bed, as follows: Bedroom #1-Queen Bed + Bath, Bedroom #2-Bunk Bed with 1 full/1 single, Bedroom #3-Queen Bed, Bedroom #4-Full Bed, Downstairs Full Bath. Living room, Full Convertible Sofa, Linens (sheets, blankets, bath towels) provided. Kids' fort, sand box. Cleaning included. We live 2 blocks away, let us know if there's anything we can do to make your stay more comfortable!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Please ask about our pet policy.
- Kid Friendly : The large yard features a rustic "fort" with slide.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Lease signer must be 25 years or older and present for the duration of the rental term.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Walk 3 blocks to charming downtown Saugatuck; walk, bike or drive to downtown Douglas (1.5 miles), drive 5 minutes to fabulous Oval Beach or Saugatuck Dunes State Park, 15 minutes to Holland or Fennville. The "Art Coast of Michigan", Live Music, Nightlife. Parades, arts & craft fairs, and other festivals are scheduled throughout the summer. Gallery strolls. Check Saugatuck and Douglas websites for more information.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Fall and Spring weekends: $450 for 4 people/2 nights. $500 for 4-8 people.
SUMMER 2012: Book now and enjoy 2007 rates...$1750/week
Friday to Friday, one week minimum, June 22 - Aug 24, 2012
Sheets, towels & more provided--for easier packing & a relaxing stay
Ask about our pet policy (prior permission required)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Red House 4b/2b, Walk Downtown. Summer Weeks Are Going Fast!
Year Purchased: 1992
Why the Owner Chose Saugatuck
We've lived in Saugatuck full-time since 1991. We love the people here, the charming downtown, great shops and restaurants, and the breathtaking coastline. We love boating, Oval Beach, music in the park, and just taking in everything Saugatuck has to offer. We often go a whole weekend without getting in a car, since we can walk or bike wherever we need to go. Saugatuck can be what you want it to be: relaxing, friendly, laid-back; a party town; an mecca for the arts; a nature-lover's paradise; family-friendly and outdoorsy.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Renters tell us they love the convenient location (walk to town, but quiet)...the casual, comfortable feel of the house...enjoying coffee or cocktails on the front porch and the side patio...and the play area for kids. (The house sits on an oversized lot back from the street, making it safer for little ones.) Pet owners appreciate being able to bring their dogs (with permission).
Butler & Mason: the heart of downtown. Lots of unique shops up and down both streets, plus restaurants, ice cream shops, bars, and more.
The children's playground is the younger set's place to see and be seen...and a lifesaver for parents whose kids need to get their ya-yas out. Tennis court and basketball court, too!
The White House: Mason & Griffith; Toulouse: Mason St. Shops and restaurants up and down Culver Street.
Excellent coffee and exceptional (homemade) baked goods at Uncommon Grounds; Wally's, a local favorite, across the street. Landsharks-great clothes & shoes, on Butler & Hoffman.
Home of the Mason St. theater productions (throughout the summer); gallery exhibits; daytime programs for kids; and more!
The SCA parking lot is home to the Saugatuck Green Market, every Friday in the summer from (roughly) 9:00 - 2:00. Great food from local farmers!
Great shopping in downtown Douglas. Don't miss Everyday People Cafe (EPC) for exceptional food, great service, friendly atmosphere.
One of the best in the country, according to biased locals, MTV, Conde Naste, and others! White-sand beach...concession stand...restrooms...
Owner's Map of Saugatuck
Hi, we're Andrew & Kate. We moved to Saugatuck for work in 1991, fell in love with the town, and have lived here full-time ever since. We bought the Red House in 1992 and lived there until 2006, spending the first five years on major renovations. When we moved (a few blocks away)in 2006 we couldn't give up the house, so now it's a vacation rental! We have one son, who attends the local elementary school.
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Traveler Reviews (8)
Old Girls' Weekend
Guest: Michiganders
(Davisburg, MI)
Date of Stay: 05/19/11
Review Submitted: 05/27/11
We were looking for a nice place to stay that would give us each (3) a comfortable room to ourselves as well as plenty of community space. It had to be within walking distance to downtown Saugatuck, but not right in the middle of the hussle and bustle. The Red House was perfect. It was in a pretty little neighborhood where every house was different and all the yards were bursting with greenery. There was no ostentation, just breezy comfort with a mixture of old and new. The owner was friendly. Everything was clean (the sheets smelled great!) and everything we needed was at our fingertips. All that and a reasonable rate, what more could we want? Would definitely go there again.
Owner response:I'm so glad you (young) girls enjoyed it. We love all of our "girls' weekend" ladies. Thanks so much for leaving a review!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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