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THREE COTTAGE FAMILY COMPOUND - Hot Tub + Fire Pit with water/downtown views

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Property grounds
A cabin with a deck, a barbecue grill, and a picnic table.
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Oval Beach
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Place, Kalamazoo Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Saugatuck Chain Ferry
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - Big Red Cottage

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1 - Dune Buggy Cottage

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1 - The Lookout Cottage

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Big Red Cottage

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Big Red Cottage

2 Twin Beds

Other sleeping area

1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Big Red Cottage - Lower level walkout

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Dune Buggy - powder room

Soap · Toilet · Shampoo

Main level - Big Red Cottage - full bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor shower in common area

Soap · Shower only · Shampoo

The Lookout Cottage - Full Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

THREE COTTAGE FAMILY COMPOUND - Hot Tub + Fire Pit with water/downtown views

Treetops is Saugatuck’s only rental featuring three neighboring vintage cottages—perfect for multi-family getaways. Nestled around a shared firepit and professionally maintained hot tub, each cottage offers screened porches, harbor or dune views, and generous outdoor space for grilling and gathering. Cottages may be reserved individually or together, depending on availability. This listing is for the entire Treetops compound.

Big Red Cottage: Open concept living space with vintage cottage finishes, soaring ceiling, two separate bedrooms, and separate living space on the lower level (separate entrance). A large full bath on the upper level and a separate private bathroom on the lower level provide plenty of capacity. An expansive screened porch wraps the upper-level front of the cottage, situated directly on the dune bluff; the harbor views are fantastic. Includes washer/dryer.

The Lookout Cottage: A smaller version of Big Red, this cottage is also open concept living with vintage cottage finishes and a lovely farm-style kitchen. A bedroom is attached to the main living space, coupled with a large bathroom, providing plenty of capacity for 4 guests. A queen-sized Room and Board sleeper sofa and sleeping porch with a twin trundle bed is available for extra sleeping. The Lookout has a large screened porch with views of the harbor. The fire pit has the best views in town, you have to see it to believe it! Includes washer/dryer.

Dune Buggy Cottage: The most unique of the cottages, Dune Buggy is the newest one and a special retreat at the top of the dune with a wrap-around porch, studio-style layout with a wood-burning stove, half-bath, and outdoor shower. Guests can open all the windows and enjoy complete outdoor-style (screened-in) sleeping, or keep it closed for a cozy night on the dune. We at Lakewood Lux have recently enhanced the cottage with newly installed climate control (heat and air conditioning) and a thoughtfully designed kitchenette, offering elevated comfort and convenience for your stay. This cottage is the smallest, a perfect sleeping quarter to augment Big Red and The Lookout.

For tailored recommendations or to learn more about the property, please feel free to reach out. I'd love to host you!

Erica Sinchak
Owner
Lakewood Lux
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 2227155
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Saugatuck

Saugatuck is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Saugatuck Center For the Arts and Express Yourself Art Barn are also worth visiting.
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Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Kalamazoo Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kalamazoo River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saugatuck Chain Ferry - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mount Baldhead Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oval Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The BARge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coral Gables Il Forno - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THREE COTTAGE FAMILY COMPOUND - Hot Tub + Fire Pit with water/downtown views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at THREE COTTAGE FAMILY COMPOUND - Hot Tub + Fire Pit with water/downtown views?

As of Jul 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THREE COTTAGE FAMILY COMPOUND - Hot Tub + Fire Pit with water/downtown views on Aug 10, 2026 start from $1,776, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THREE COTTAGE FAMILY COMPOUND - Hot Tub + Fire Pit with water/downtown views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THREE COTTAGE FAMILY COMPOUND - Hot Tub + Fire Pit with water/downtown views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THREE COTTAGE FAMILY COMPOUND - Hot Tub + Fire Pit with water/downtown views located?

Situated in Saugatuck, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Kalamazoo Lake and Lake Michigan. Oval Beach is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Christy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect setting for a large family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a precious property! We loved our stay! Such charming cottages with lovely thoughtful updates!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, excellent location for spending time at both the beach and downtown Saugatuck. Easy quick communication with the host. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ann g.

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

Family time

Excellent location. We felt like we were worlds away when we were at the cabins, but in reality, we were steps away from the ferry. Just a few minutes and we were in the heart of town. Easy drive to the beach. Very well appointed cabins. They are filled with charm. Would love to return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie W.

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

Beautiful "camp" getaway!

This Vrbo was perfect for our mixed group of girlfriends. It allowed for lots of gathering time in the various collective spaces, but also offered separate cabins for privacy and down time. The cabins were really well equipped with supplies (rare for some vacation places!), and they were super clean. Erica was exceptionally responsive to all of our needs and requests! The location is prime: 3min drive to the beach and less than 10min from restaurants, bars, coffee shops and shopping!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

Treetops Saugatuck was AMAZING!!

What can I say?! We had a blast! It was the perfect place to celebrate our oldest sons' 40th birthday in STYLE! The 3 cottages are all beautiful, well-stocked, clean... everything we needed and more! The common areas (fire pit, hot tub and outdoor tables) were popular gathering spots. The locations to the Chain Ferry was super convenient and the drive to Oval Beach was so quick (we tried walking it once, and while it is totally walk-able, it was a bit far for tired kids!) My husband and I took the Dune Buggy Cottage (without AC) and loved it! With windows open, you didn't even notice that it had no AC. Everything was top-notch! Thank you for helping us create a memorable getaway for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Terri S.

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

Great Location

We had a fantastic stay at the cabins. There where a few draw backs. If you are handicap, elderly or have trouble with a lot of steps this place would not be for you. There are no curtains in the two main master bedrooms which do not give any privacy. The room that is in the Big Red downstairs is not really appropriate for children as it is totally separate from the rest of the cabin. It would work better for adults. Also the smaller cabin does not have ac so bring some kind of fan for you to use. Other than those few things we had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2023
Thank you for the review; we greatly value the experiences of our guests and appreciate all feedback. Treetops is truly such a unique property, so we ensure the perfect story is told via the listing. We encourage all guests to be well informed of the property features by reviewing the detailed textual description, photos, and video in this listing and on our website. We hope to host you again someday! Take care.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We brought our leadership team here for a few days of strategic thinking, relaxation, and group therapy disguised as PowerPoint slides—and left with a renewed sense of purpose, a suspicious amount of deer selfies, and mild shower envy.Pros:Fully stocked kitchen: We could’ve hosted Top Chef: Retreat Edition. Every utensil you can imagine. We didn’t use most of them, but just knowing it was there made us feel accomplished.Walkable location: Easy stroll to the chain ferry, which felt like stepping into a Tom Sawyer reboot. Decor: Eclectic cabin vibes - think Grandma’s cottage, but she’s very cool.Cleanliness: Immaculate. You could eat off the floors, but with so many utensils, why would you?Cozy vibes: Surrounded by trees, it was like a group hug from Mother Nature. Deer: So. Many. Deer. Like a Disney movie, but with more awkward morning run encounters.Caveat: The smallest cabin has no indoor shower, which we knew going in. There is an outdoor one, which is technically private but also technically outdoors. A great choice if you want your shower with a light breeze, mild adrenaline, and the distant sound of a chipmunk judging your shampoo brand.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location was Everything; plenty of room for all; 6-night stay!!

We loved the location of this property. We crossed Lake Kalamazoo by chain ferry and also drove around to town. Tons of coffee shops and restaurants. We were right next to Oval beach which was just lovely. Two of our three cabins on the compound were recently renovated and were well stocked with linens and kitchen/cooking utensils. and some paper supplies. The kids and grandkids quickly claimed their cabins and rooms. The third cabin was furthest up the steep hill and was a property with a comfortable queen bed and serene screened in porch. The bed area did have glass doors and windows with screens. There is a bathroom in cabin; the shower is outside with some cover. Do not expect complete privacy in this very open-concept cabin. It has no air conditioner, and we knew that going into this. Our first two nights were extremely hot and humid. Although there are ceiling fans, we borrowed a tower style floor fan from one of the kids. After a severe storm passed through one night overnight, things cooled off. The owner Erica was very responsive to all our questions before and during out trip. We had eleven in our group. There is plenty of room for all. We used the hot tub and grill several times. There are two extra-large picnic tables and two iron table and chair sets. So, plenty of places to gather for games and meals. The fire pit was very easy and nice. Great family memories here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Beyond perfect

The cottages were a perfect backdrop for our family holiday. Saugatuck is near and dear to our hearts and has been part of our family memories for so many years. Each cottage was set-up with everything you need. The location couldn't be better.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn P.

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

Everything you could want!

Great location, easy to get to town and the beach. The owners were incredibly responsive as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

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

Everything was amazing, Erica was a great host, quick responses to all my questions we will return!!

In a word “ Excellent “
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil R.

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

Super spot for extended family stay

This is a fabulous spot for a sizeable family group, with three separate buildings on a high hill overlooking the harbor. It’s a steep climb up a lot of steps but worth the view and privacy it affords. There’s plenty of space for gathering outside on the back patios/decks with a large picnic and mesh metal table, we seated up to 20 for a family baby shower with little trouble. Not as much seating space inside, but a screened in front porch open on 3 sides keeps things cool and bug free, with a table for 6 and about a half dozen other chairs. It’s a 15 minute mainly uphill walk to oval beach and into town via the chain ferry, and you can rent boats from a place almost across the street. Park street has a bit of traffic as it’s the main road to oval beach but everyone pays attention to the 25mph speed limit and you’re 30-40 feet above it so easy to tune out most of the time. Parking is easy. Kitchen is well appointed and everything very clean. The bedroom layout requires close attention- the vrbo description didn’t have it quite right. Here’s the skinny but check with the host to make sure it’s current: main house has 2 bedrooms on main floor each with a king bed. Downstairs with its own entrance (external staircase) is a room with a single trundle (not bunk) bed for two individuals. In a second house is one bedroom with a queen bed and a comfortable pull out sofa in the living room. On a screened in porch is a single trundle bed (but no mattress in the trundle). In a third house is a studio type room with a queen size bed. Pay attention this can cause a bit of turbulence if you arrive expecting otherwise…. Btw the third house is said to have an outdoor shower which it does but a) it’s private with a wraparound shower curtain and b) has hit and cold water taps, so it’s not as primaries as it sounds. Also the hot tub is great and also has a warm outdoor shower adjacent. The host is super responsive (even delivered new extra blankets when we couldn’t find some for cool nights). Definitely would return and recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydney G.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Erica Sinchak

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Hello! We're the host and owners of Lakeshore Woods Lodge, Treetops Saugatuck, and AFrame Saugatuck.

Why they chose this property

A unique property requires a spectacular location and activities. Treetops is no exception. This spot is home to a rare combination of the Saugatuck harbor, Saugatuck Chain Ferry, private dock, downtown restaurants/shops, Mount Baldhead, hiking, and beaches. As the primary means to access Lake Michigan, the harbor is full of boats, music, and other fun sights viewable from the cottage porches, firepit, or nearby private dock. Positioned directly across from downtown Saugatuck, the complex is perched on a 50 foot dune that overlooks the entire downtown area.

A short walk leads to Saugatuck’s famous public Chain Ferry that shuttles between downtown Saugatuck and the cottages, no driving or parking needed. Harbor views and downtown access are fantastic, but no vacation is complete without the beach. The complex is located across the dunes from Lake Michigan and the award-winning Oval Beach, the best and largest beach in the entire area. Open daily; the beach is accessible from the cabins via a short 2-minute drive (or 15 minute hike).

When’s the last time your weekend plans involved art, shopping, sightseeing, delicious food, and a good glass of local wine? When you’re here, it’s easy to squeeze everything into just a few days! Or if the hustle-bustle isn’t your thing, cozy up in the cottages with fantastic views of the woods and harbor, just steps from Lake Michigan. There really is something for everyone! Enjoy all that Saugatuck has to offer, just 2.5 hours from Chicago.

What makes this property unique

Within a private wooded dune area, Treetops is the only complex-style rental in Saugatuck that contains three cottages on the same property with amazing elevated views of the harbor and ground-level access to a private seawall and dock.

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