On Lake Michigan, Bright,Light & Airy Summer Haven, Gorgeous Views,Sand Beach
About the property
- Cottage650 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps3
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay7 nights
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, lakefront (See Description), 1 Bath, (Sleeps 3)
Two wonderful weeks in August available!! August 11-25. Cute, very clean and bright vintage cottage on Lake Michigan with a wide beach has all you need for a relaxing getaway, available May through October. We rent by the week, from Saturday to Saturday during June, July and August, and for shorter stays in the fall, through October. Enter through landscaped grounds to open concept living and eating area with vaulted ceiling. Look out from private deck to Lake Michigan view. Equipped kitchen with fridge, micro, stove, and utensils. Breakfast bar and small round dining table, plus outdoor dining on the deck. Barbeque grill, flowers, and hummingbirds abound.
Two small bedrooms: main bedroom with queen-size captain's bed. Second bedroom is dressing and lounge area which could be used for an additional one-person bedroom if needed. Bathroom with shower next to main bedroom.
Clean, cottage feel with lots of windows, light, and views of the Lake. Bedding and plenty of towels for bath and kitchen.
Guests always comment on the beautiful bluff over looking the lake. You can see for miles, watch the sunset and clouds, on a serene lawn with adirondack chairs, and lounge chairs. This is your front yard!
Cottage is set back off the road, and landscaping and fencing runs the full length of either side of the property for privacy.
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Owner
Fran - best way to reach me is by call or text 616-566-8386
- Response rate:
- 80%
- Response time:
- within two days
- Speaks:
- English
- Calendar last updated:
- May 18, 2018
About Fran - best way to reach me is by call or text 616-566-8386
My husband and I are an active couple who love to bicycle, sail, and take care of our wonderful spot on Lake Michigan. Mort enjoys getting people out on the water on our sailboat with our charter company Sweetwater Sailing of Saugatuck, 616-566-8386. Visit sweetwatersailing.com and read about it. We have lived here since 1976 and our guests at Summer Haven cottage are so important to us. We are happy to give you recommendations for dining and activities, and share our favorite places with you. It is fun to have people come and fall in love with our wonderful area. We are here to help if you need it, and we respect your privacy. Our house and the cottage you are reading about here are spaced far apart with the plenty of privacy at each. The property in several acres of space. The magic of being right on the lake and enjoying the light changes and reflections on the water during the day, and the stars and the moon at night makes this location such a favorite place to be.
Fran - best way to reach me is by call or text 616-566-8386 purchased this Cottage in 1976
Why Fran - best way to reach me is by call or text 616-566-8386 chose Ganges
We enjoy the area - this has been our home for 40 years. Saugatuck is not the typical small town. It is full of art galleries, activities at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, live music, a brew pub, wonderful history museum, beautiful surroundings. We are close to all the action yet completely peaceful and private and right on the beach. The nice big grassy garden and bluff overlooking the lake are so welcoming during the long summer days and evenings, guests enjoy spending lots of time there, relaxing on the lake.
What makes this Cottage unique
Lovely lakeshore location offers direct access to your own private bluff view of Lake Michigan. Enjoy lounging on your private beach, long beach walks, and spectacular sunsets, and yes, moonsets! Hop in the car for a quick drive to Saugatuck State Park, shopping, coffee shops,great restaurants, art galleries, wineries, brew pub, live music and theater, and the great variety of planned events throughout the summer and fall in both Saugatuck and Douglas. There are many interesting communities to visit nearby, beautiful country roads to expore. If you love bicycle paths, they abound in the area.
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Satellite or Cable
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 3
- There are two bedrooms. Queen size Bed (1), and Twin or Single Bed (1) in second small bedroom/dressing room. Our cottage is ideal for a couple, with space for an additional person in a small twin separate bedroom
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- 1 full bathroom with a shower, sink, toilet, window, and lots of towels.
Location Type
- RuralLand conservancy property nearby for walks, country roads for bicycling, as well as bike paths with in a few miles.
- Beach ViewThe lake is always visible from inside the cottage, the cottage deck, and the bluff.
- BeachfrontLake Michigan and its many moods is at your door step. The bluff with seating, privacy, and ever changing views will be your haven. The beach is accessible by 50 very sturdy steps with handrails.
- Lake ViewBluff overlooking the lake for relaxing
- Lakefrontalways changing, always fascinating
- Water View
- Waterfront
Theme
- Romantic
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Sports & Activities
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Linens ProvidedIf you stay longer than one week you will have maid service for house cleaning and change of all linens
- Parkingcottage side parking for two cars
- Internet
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Hair Dryer
- Parking Off Streetdeep property, cottage is nicely off the road, no noise or sight of the road
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensilsvery nice pans and knives
- Coffee Makercoffee bean grinder
- Toaster
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitcheneverything but dishwasher
Dining
- Dining Area
- Diningsmall round table inside with two seats, and two bar stools at the counter. Outside another round table with four chairs on the deck for eating outside.
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- DVD Player
- Books
- Gamesscrabble and cards
- Ping Pong Table
- Video Library
Outside
- Lawn / Gardenbig grassy bluff area for relaxing.
- Kayak / Canoerentals nearby
- Boatwe run a sailing charter service, Sweetwater Sailing, in Saugatuck, and ca get you out on the water.
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patiowith table and chairs for outside dining, and picnic tables on the bluff for another experience with gorgeous views
- Tennisnearby
- Golfnearby
Suitability
- not suitable for children
Attractions
- arboretum
- cinemas
- library
- marina
- museums
- live theater
- restaurants
- winery tours
- health/beauty spa
Leisure Activities
- sledding
- walking
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- sight seeing
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- boating
- miniature golf
- shopping
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- hunting
- swimming
- sailing
- cycling
- fishing
- skiing
- golf
- wind-surfing
- water skiing
- surfing
- tennis
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- jet skiing
- cross country skiing
- hot air ballooning
- kayaking
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- snorkeling/diving
Notes
- Exceptionally clean, sweet cottage, a special place maintained by the owner, vaulted ceiling with knotty pine, wood floors, open concept cottage, windows and sliding door facing lake and deck, light and bright interior, private lawn, bluff, view, hummingbird feeders, fire ring, campfire, steps to beach, lawn furniture, beach furniture, landscaped property, private off-road location,walk the beach, firm queen bed with comfortable linens, bed is slightly high with storage underneath, against wall at head and on one side. Location convenient for walking, biking, nearby fruit market.
House Rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
4 Reviews
Latest reviews
Relax on the beach
My husband and I had a wonderful weeks stay. We spent time on the beach, enjoyed and evening fire, ate dinner looking at the lake while live music played next door, and just relaxed! We hope to make it back again next year, and would highly recommend it.
Thank you for your review. We try to have everything as nice as possible for our guests and the rest is up to you. The fact that you two were satisfied means so much to us. Thanks for letting us know!
Cute Cottage in Charming Town
Had a wonderful stay at this cottage right on Lake Michigan! It is very cozy and literally steps down to a private beach with wonderful views for miles. Fran, the owner, is wonderful and available for local tips on restaurants and what to do. It is situated near town with easily drives to downtown Douglas & Saugatuck. The cottage is very clean with plenty of pillows and blankets if you get any chilly nights! This was my first time at the cottage and I'm already inquiring about a stay for next summer so I can enjoy the beach a little more.
Relaxation vacation!
We stayed at this little cabin for a week. It was just perfect for the two of us. The location, accommodations and hosts were all just fantastic! We would spend our evenings sitting in the red chairs overlooking the lake and just soaking in the view. Fran was the best hostess, giving us directions to a fantastic bakery and providing guidance on restaurants. We feel we've found the place we want to return to year after year. Plus, it's so close to all the towns you want to visit in SW Michigan. Thank you Fran and Mort for such a lovely cabin where we could relax, bike and enjoy our vacation!
We are so glad you enjoyed your vacation here. This is such a special and interesting area, we love it ourselves and enjoy helping you find the hidden gems. Thanks for your kind words!
Amazing location!!
My family had the perfect vacation at this lovely cottage! Amazing views of Lake Michigan from the cottage! The private beach was restful, scenic, and easy to get to!! The views from the bluff, especially the sunsets are beautiful! The cottage is in excellent condition and we had everything we needed. We would definitely love to come back in the future!
Our goal is to have everything very clean and comfortable, and let nature and the area work its magic. We are happy when our guests enjoy the cottage, bluff and beach, and the myriad of activities available. Thank you for writing.
Location
Beach walking, fossil hunting, sandcastle building, hiking, State Park and Land Conversancy paths, many live music venues in the area, a quiet private retreat within a ten minute drive to Saugatuck, and many other desirable lake front communities. Visit galleries,eateries, hear music in the Park, visit farmers markets, and Cranes Pie Pantry and orchards.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
No smoking or pets. We are nearby for help and information. You may arrive anytime after two and the cottage will be open and ready for you. No need to check in, we will look for you and come to meet you. You drive in our driveway past a big boat barn, our carport and cedar sided home, toward the lake to your cement parking area. The cottage has been painted a soft sandy yellow.