Pier Cove Farm House W/ Private Beach & Wooded Trails Near Saugatuck /Douglas

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Second Floor Master Bedroom with Queen Bed

Second Floor Bedroom with two single beds.

Well equipped modern kitchen with small bar area.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Fennville, MI

Saugatuck Center For the Arts10 min drive
Butler Street10 min drive
Oval Beach14 min drive
Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Wonderful family vacation home on the Lake Michigan shore of Pier Cove. Only two hours from Chicago, this spacious house is located five miles south of Saugatuck/Douglas and ten miles north of South Haven on scenic Lakeshore Drive in the heart of Michigans 'Art Coast'. This large and wonderfully decorated 1870 vintage restored farmhouse can sleep 8 adults in 4 bedrooms. Three bedrooms have queen beds, the fourth room has twins. Additionally there is a nursery attached to the largest upstairs bedroom that has a twin bed, full crib and a pak n play, which will accommodate 1 infant and 1 toddler/child for a maximum of 10 persons. The house is equipped with central air conditioning and a wood burning fireplace. The beautiful large, eat-in kitchen with a granite topped island and stainless steel appliances opens on to a wooden deck for outdoor eating/grilling/cocktails/and sunset watching.
The kitchen has 2 high chairs and a booster seat also for the kids. Baby gates also provided as well as toys and books for toddlers.
There is a large second deck on the bluff above the beach with more seating to enjoy the lake views and sunrise and sunsets. This is a lovely spot for your morning coffee or evening beverage.
It is only a few steps to your private beach ( beach chairs provided) Bring your towels and toys for relaxing days in the the water and sand. Perfect !! In addition to playing on the beach, the house has a large yard and is surrounded by woods with walking trails through the adjacent Pier Cove Ravine .

The Gauntlett Beach House is perfect for families, girl friend weekends, couples and friends wanting to do wine tasting or visit craft breweries or play golf at the 3 courses within a few miles of the house.
And if you are an art lover you will find it all here in the many fine galleries and shops in Saugatuck, Douglas, and at Ox Bow School of the Arts.
Do you love musical theater ? Check out the professional shows at Mason Street Theater, part of
The Saugatuck Center for the Arts. Before the show you will have your choice of fine dining in the many
restaurants of the area.

CHECK OUT THIS U-TUBE VIDEO:

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Property manager

Celeste Teters Gauntlett

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Do not allow smoking outside on deck/porch

Weekly rentals only from June 17-Sept 4, 2023; Sat to Sat All other times, minimum 2nights. &

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Fennville

Located in Fennville, this vacation home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding.

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Fennville, MI

What's nearby

Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 8 min drive
Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 10 min drive
Butler Street - 10 min drive
Oval Beach - 14 min drive
Silver Lake - 18 min drive

Getting around

Holland Station - 21 min drive
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

The Butler - 10 min drive
Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant - 8 min drive
Michigan Wine Company - 3 min drive
Uncommon Coffee Roasters - 10 min drive
Saugatuck Brewing Company - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pier Cove Farm House W/ Private Beach & Wooded Trails Near Saugatuck /Douglas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pier Cove Farm House W/ Private Beach & Wooded Trails Near Saugatuck /Douglas ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pier Cove Farm House W/ Private Beach & Wooded Trails Near Saugatuck /Douglas ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pier Cove Farm House W/ Private Beach & Wooded Trails Near Saugatuck /Douglas located?

This family-friendly Fennville vacation home is located on a lake, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Blue Star Antique Pavilion and Kalamazoo Lake. Beery Field and Kalamazoo River are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Vikas Pratap S.

Sep 27, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Vacation Place on Lake Michigan.

A great place to spend a relaxing weekend get-away with friends and family. I enjoyed the sunset from the private deck and my son loved the beach. The mattresses were very comfortable so I had a great sleep at night. The owner was very helpful and welcoming. I will definitely revisit the place again. Thank you Celeste!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff H.

Aug 27, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded all expectations

What an amazimg location. Pics do not do justice. House is immaculate, nearby attractions amazing, private beach across street spectacular, and hosts gracious and lovely. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas I.

Jul 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Beach Vacation

My wife and her sister decided to have a joint family vacation. We researched most of the western Michigan coast before stumbling upon the Gauntlet House listing. This location ended up exceeding our expectations. The house is older, but equipped with modern kitchen/laundry appliances and air conditioning. Our kids especially enjoyed the option for indoor or the outdoor shower, after hours spent at the private beach. The location is perfect if you want to stay away from crowds, but also only few minutes from multiple activities and dining in Saugatuck/Douglas, Fennville, or Holland. Best family vacation we have ever planned.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra J.

Jun 12, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome family vacation spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! There was plenty of room for our group of 6 adults and 4 children. The private beach was perfect. The deck overlooking the water was the perfect place to enjoy coffee in the morning. The hosts could not have been kinder or more accommodating. We will definitely return for a longer stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Jun 6, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl’s weekend at the Gauntlet House.

This beautiful old farmhouse was a true joy to stay in the past several days. The house is tucked away in the woods with direct access to the lake. The neighborhood is perfect and we felt perfectly safe walking miles around the property each morning on our workouts. There is even a great nature preserve up the street to explore. The house is within several miles of town as well as all the great breweries (Virtue!) and wineries. So fun!! We saw deer, baby turkeys, rabbits, and lots of fish! My favorite spot was definitely the hammock in the backyard, which is perfectly placed under a canopy of trees. Celeste and Dexter are awesome hosts and the house was clean and comfortable! Will for sure be back!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022