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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 81344 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Place, Kalamazoo Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Baldhead Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Loft

1 Double Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed

Loft

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Calming Cottage on the River W/ Furnished Porch, Lofted Layout & Ideal Location

Anna's Cottage

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Say hello to your own riverfront getaway here in Saugatuck and relax in style with the whole family at Anna's Cottage. Absolutely filled with natural light, classic furnishings, and a stunning wraparound screened porch, this home is more than ready to assist in making the best memories. Watch the boats go by as you relax in the rocking chair on the front porch to start each day on a peaceful note. The main floor will be the hub for entertaining with plush furnishings, a cozy gas fireplace, and eclectic touches of a quaint cottage that will make everyone feel at home. Head into the full kitchen and you will find a gas range, dishwasher, and all of the utensils need to whip up tasty meals for the whole gang. A dining nook awaits adjacent to the kitchen, yet more formal meals can also be enjoyed at the dining table! Plus, the lower floor is home to the laundry room, so don't worry about dirty clothes on this trip.

What's nearby:
Sitting right on the shore of the Kalamazoo River, you will have no problem getting out on the water to fish, swim, boat, and more! If you want to spend warm summer days on the sand with a good book in hand, Oval Beach is less than a mile away offering stunning views of Lake Michigan. When it is time to grab a bite to eat, stock up on groceries, or check out the charming shops in town, the main drag of Saugatuck is two miles away. Plus, you will be within walking distance of Mt. Baldhead Park!

Things to know:
Dog-friendly
Please note that this home does not have any heat or air conditioning.

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Saugatuck

Located in Saugatuck, this cottage is on the waterfront. 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. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mount Baldhead Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oval Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mitten Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sand Bar Saloon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Butler - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wicks Park Bar & Grille - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Calming Cottage on the River W/ Furnished Porch, Lofted Layout & Ideal Location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Calming Cottage on the River W/ Furnished Porch, Lofted Layout & Ideal Location?

As of Apr 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Calming Cottage on the River W/ Furnished Porch, Lofted Layout & Ideal Location on Aug 10, 2026 start from $465, 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 Calming Cottage on the River W/ Furnished Porch, Lofted Layout & Ideal Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Calming Cottage on the River W/ Furnished Porch, Lofted Layout & Ideal Location?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Calming Cottage on the River W/ Furnished Porch, Lofted Layout & Ideal Location located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Kalamazoo Lake, Lake Michigan, and Oval Beach. Saugatuck Chain Ferry and Kalamazoo River are just steps away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was so family-friendly. My grandkids were not on this trip but I hope to bring them here some day. Well-stocked kitchen. Fenced area for our little dog run. Comfortable beds and great locale for getting around town. Live music came across the water pretty audibly over the weekend; still a party in Saugatuck after Labor Day!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chip N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t say enough good about this absolutely charming property. The location, the architecture, the way it’s decorated all felt like a perfect escape for our family of 4. Our 5 and 7 year old kids loved exploring in and out too. It would probably be tight for multiple families but was ideal for us. Cheers to the property owners for th family photos and artwork - makes it feel like a real genuine cottage loved for generations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Hannah G.

Great Location

We made a quick trip to MI for a few days and this was a great location for all we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Great place

We loved the cottage, the location, the view, and especially the front porch. 5 adults and 3 kids stayed here comfortably!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lang L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was charming and in a great location. It's right next to the chain ferry which is nice, but it wasn't working while we were there. It was decently clean but a bit musty. The shower in the basement leaked and we had to pull out a wad of hair in the shower drain on the main floor. Over all a good experience, but it is an older cabin so you take the good and the bad that comes with that.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Greg B.

Old time Lake Cabin in a fabulous location

Very Clean and comfortable. Love the front porch. It’s an old cabin in the woods without A/C. Manage your expectations! We really enjoyed it and took advantage of the trails. Chain ferry is unreliable but we were able to use it. My son caught fish across the street. We loved Moosah coffee and the area hiking and amenities.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Best location & cute cottage

Fabulous
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Great location!

Great location making it easy to get around. We were worried about not having AC, but house quickly cooled off after opening windows and turning on fans. Lots of character to home and layout was perfect for extended family vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

JAMES H.

Best of a historical cottage with many modern conveniences

This is the second time my family has stayed here. We love the old charm and great river viewing front porch. We would come again this summer if there were dates open.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

anthony T.

Quaint home

Beautiful home right across from the chain ferry, within walking distance from Oval Beach and "the steps" overlooking Saugatuck . It has a great screened front porch, plenty of places to sleep with amazing views, and free wifi. My group will definitely book again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

DZ's Stay

Loved the cottage. Location was great. The view of the river was spectacular. Just what we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara U.

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

Lovely home

We just loved our time at Anna’s Cottage. It was spacious, warm and welcoming. The windows (and views!) are gorgeous and we loved the photo of the same porch we sat on from the early 1900s. Located across the street from the Chain Ferry and within walking distance to Mt. Baldhead and Oval Beach, the location is perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yuliya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The property is definitely an old cottage, but a good location. There is no installation, not updated, no window shades (very bright in the morning and evening). I knew it wouldn't be modern, I'd recommend staying for no more than a couple of days. The price is very high for the actual cottage and the downstairs smells very mouldy /damp.The porch the best part to watch the boats go by ln the river. Surprisingly there's no recommendations on the area or restaurant or beach recommendations. It was nice, but it is expensive for what it is.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

PERFECT!

8 of us stayed for 2 nights for a special get-away together —and it was more than we hoped for! The accommodations, charm, cleanliness, LOCATION and ease of living was perfect. We loved it all!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

Story book cottage

We had a family wedding and it was perfect for having a few of my family members for dinner. It’s comfortable and cozy, yet plenty of room to never feel crowded. Well stocked towels and kitchen utensils. We enjoyed the screened porch. Beach is a short distance away. Definitely going to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary H.

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

Terrific Cottage

The property sits on the Kalamazoo River with an elevated screen porch perfect for watching the boat traffic. The cottage is a short ride to Oval Beach. It is a very traditional three season cottage that is clean and beautifully decorated. Short drive to Saugatuck or quick Chain Ferry ride (if it is open).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy H.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Anns cottage

Cleaning is not the best. Dust webs all around the legs of the furniture. Ceiling fan ln kitchen needs cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rachael O.

Great on fall nights

We had a great stay at Anna’s cottage! The porch was a perfect place to hang out on the cooler nights. The rooms were a little tight but it is necessary to fit everyone in there! We loved that we could open the windows and hear the music across the river. This place would be perfect during peak season, but unfortunately the chain ferry that runs directly across from the house doesn’t run after labor day. However, the Interurban ended up being the perfect transportation for us! Overall a great stay with clear clean up instructions!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Barron Thomas E.

Learning

LOVED: > location (although hidden driveway requires astute attention to find, especially at night. Perhaps erect entry post with large block house numbers '444' to be more visible) > Front porch (though screens could use a serious cleaning) DIDN'T LOVE: > internal household heat (although warned in advance; plenty of fans to move air. Perhaps install a second floor industrial-strength A/C floor unit liked used in 1st floor bedroom) > 2nd bathroom down steep steps into heavy-mildewed basement > Absence of front drive/yard lighting
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alastair B.

A lovely weekend

Located right across the river from downtown Saugatuck. You'll need to drive around to get there though :) It's a great location to sit on the screened porch and listen to the music across the water. Very spacious place. Lots of sleeping but one bathroom; bigger groups will need to coordinate accordingly. Lovely time of year to go, No AC but short walls allow air to move freely in the upper bedroom space. Kitchen is large and has pretty much you'll need. Everything was as expected. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tiffani S.

Location, Character, and Clean

This home was in the perfect setting on the quiet side of Saugatuck. Not having to worry about parking was nice and to travel over to all of the shopping on the chain ferry was so fun! The house is right next to a 1 mile trail that takes your right to Oval beach. The character of this house is endless and has everything you need. A room downstairs for our parents to sleep in and plenty of space upstairs for us and an entire room dedicated to our clothes! Haha Only reason I gave a 4 is because the house doesn't have air conditioning. It got pretty hot throughout the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kit S.

Charming Victorian, but not for people who like new and shiny!

Anna‘s cottage was perfect for this mom and two adult daughters who loved the energy of this family cottage and appreciated its untouched beauty. Its location was perfect as one could walk to the beach. Weekend bar noise is to be expected. The second bathroom is in the basement which we did not use, so a full house might be a bit crowded. You can hear each other through the open ceilings in the second floor, but that was part of its charm for us! Early June temperatures were perfect although I can see it might get hot in the summer without AC. We loved the front porch and the comfy furniture and the kitchen had everything we needed. We’ll be back! Thank you to the owners for sharing their family heritage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute riverside cottage

We had a great stay at Anna's cottage. The place was larger than we expected. The highlight was definitely evenings and meals spent on the porch! We enjoyed boat watching on the river and the fans and screens made the porch very pleasant even during the heatwave. Important note: despite the listing info, the house itself is not air conditioned. It got very warm in the house, so we did not spend much time indoors. The house is equipped with lots and lots of windows, ceiling fans, and other fans. However, we would highly recommend bringing extra fans. Another heads up, the walk to oval beach is closer to 15 mins including a pretty steep uphill and on a well-used road (no sidewalks). Totally doable, but definitely plan on driving if you want to bring a lot of stuff or have any mobility problems. Overall would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alex R.

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

Cute old house needs better management

This house does not have air conditioning or heat. The listing is not accurate. We learned this on our way and the management company’s solution was a box fan. Nearly impossible to temperature control. Our family of 4 ended up sleeping in 1 room with two twin beds. Not ideal or comfortable. If you have allergies, forget it. The glass in the windows appears original, but it has holes and breaks in them. Which means insects. We even found bugs in the bed! The second bathroom is in the basement in the laundry room. Nothing else is in the basement. The house also smells awful because the floor is rotting out and mold/mildew ridden from leaks in the bathroom. The three “bedrooms” upstairs are open tops and have no doors. The stair rail is unsafe for children as it is very short and the spindles are 2 feet apart. So not ideal for children unless older or an infant that cannot roll yet. The positives are the screened in porch where you can watch the boats. We spent almost all the time on the porch to avoid the heat and stench inside the house. The history of the house and family are somewhat on display which makes it very interesting. I can see so many memories for them happened in the house. I hope they find a better management company before this one destroys the home with their apathy for its history.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Hannah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Cute rustic cottage. Would have really improved our stay if windows had curtains or blinds for privacy and to keep the morning sun out. Would also have been nice if the king or a queen bed had been on the main floor since that was the only bedroom with an actual door and some sort of privacy. Cottage was very clean except sticky kitchen floor. Would have been nice to know the trail head to oval beach was just to the south of the property, not well marked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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