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Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway!

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6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Saugatuck, MI

Butler Street
‪16 min walk‬
Saugatuck Center For the Arts
‪2 min drive‬
Oval Beach
‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Big Sky Room

2 Twin Beds

Chicago Room

1 Queen Bed

Nantucket Room

1 Queen Bed

New Orleans Room

1 King Bed

Santa Fe Room

1 Queen Bed

Seattle Room

1 Queen Bed

Sun Room

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway!

Welcome to Heartland House! Situated 8 blocks from downtown Saugatuck, Heartland House is a picturesque, tranquil setting for your gathering or retreat. Heartland House was hand-built in 1949 by the owners after a fire destroyed the original house. This well-loved and cared-for house has seen only 4 owners in its life. Perfect for families or large groups, enjoy 2 acres of spacious grounds, six large bedrooms, living room, family room, gourmet kitchen, plush furnishing and luxury amenities, such as a fully equipped kitchen, wood fireplace, wi-fi, cable tv and central a/c. Heartland house is a 15-minute walk or quick bike ride to downtown Saugatuck via the bike path located at the entrance to the property. Heartland House is sure to be a memorable place for your gathering of family and friends.

Property manager

Gary Wendt

Languages

English, Polish

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Hot Tub

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Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non-smoking inside. Outside OK.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Saugatuck

Located in Saugatuck, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Holland Community Aquatic Center and Forever Curious Children's Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.

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Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

Butler Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Oval Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Silver Lake - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 8 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

Holland Station - 15 min drive
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Butler - ‬2 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
‪The Grill - ‬11 min walk
‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
‪The Southerner - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway! located?

This family-friendly Saugatuck vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Kalamazoo Lake and Lake Michigan. Butler Street and Saugatuck Dunes State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Feb 16, 2025

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

60th birthday celebration

Incredible to be in my favorite place with my family!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Jun 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Beautiful house

The house and amenities were spot on. We had everything we needed and the house was spotless when we arrived. Two minutes by car from downtown Saugatuck. The stressful part was the lack of response from the host on the months leading up to the stay. Gary was very kind and apologetic but not hearing from him for weeks on end was really stressful. I would love to rent from Gary again. A quick response relieves a lot of stress. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

Dec 1, 2024

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

Thanksgiving/Christmas family

Absolutely wonderful trip! House is so beautiful we hated leaving! Host was super to converse with and everything you could possibly need was there!!! We will be back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob P., St. John, Indiana

Mar 3, 2024

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

Great stay

Wonderful property, 15-25 minute walk to anywhere you wanted to go downtown. Stayed with 8 adults and everyone enjoyed their stay, thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli W.

Sep 19, 2023

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

Yoga Retreat

the perfect space for a weekend yoga retreat! Thank you, it was so great!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack V.

Jun 8, 2024

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

FAMILY GETAWAY FOR WIFE 60TH BIRTHDAY

This was a great place for our family to join together and celebrate a milestone 60th birthday for wife, mom and grandmother. All who came had a great time and we will definitely be back again sometime in the near future!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Oct 7, 2024

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

Fantastic, as always!

We’ve been having our multi generation women’s gathering here for several years. Everything in the house is set up perfectly for a large gathering and we love it. The location is perfect to walk downtown or to just hang out on the deck or at the fire pit.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Aug 23, 2024

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

Family stay

This was our second family reunion stay at Heartland. We love it there. Gary is a wonderful host and is very responsive to any minor issues that come up. We are already scheduled to come back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

Aug 6, 2024

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

Everything you need and more

Heartland house was the perfect place for our family to stay for a getaway together. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of serving dishes, utensils, appliances, etc. Beds were very comfortable. The property was quiet yet only minutes from town.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Jun 25, 2024

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

CC Girls Trip

Nine elementary school friends gathered together to talk, laugh and enjoy our beautiful house and location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

May 22, 2023

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

Excellent house in a excellent location

Perfect

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela I.

Jun 17, 2024

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

Girls Weekende

We had a wonderful time in Saugatuck. The houses location was perfect for everywhere we wanted to go. The large dining table was the perfect place for our group of 10 to eat and visit. The private grounds were very nice especially the evenings we sat around the fire pit! Thank you!`

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue y.

Sep 16, 2024

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

Wonderful Getaway

Spent our annual girls getaway at this lovely home and had awesome time. Everyone loved it! Location is great, close to everything in town but in quiet private neighborhood. Large porches and yard with plenty of parking, fantastic well stocked kitchen, nice hot tub and clean comfortable beds. There’s plenty of seating inside and out for everyone. Also the host is very responsive and great to work with. Definitely recommend this lovely home!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

May 16, 2016

Michgan Getaway with the girls!

Super cozy and comfortable! Ridiculously clean, made me feel right at home! The decor was so friendly country homestyle!! Had one of the best weekends with my friends and cannot wait to go back for my birthday!

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Feb 27, 2023

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

Saugatuck house

It is a really nice, clean house. The neighborhood is well maintained and clean. We all want to come back in the summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Jan 16, 2017

Perfect in Everyway

With the newly refinished basement, the property is even better than the last time we visited. Not a single complaint. Couldn't have asked for a better stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Barbara & Evelim M.

Apr 2, 2021

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

Perfect Saugatuck Getaway

This house was perfect in every way. Very spacious and very well equipped. The firepit and hot tub were great. The location was also wonderful for us. The interior of this house is decorated perfectly and the beds and pillows were super comfortable. We will be planning our second stay here in the near future. Property owner Gary was great as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helaine M.

Jun 16, 2024

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

A Charming Cottage

This well cared for property is a little gem in Saugatuck. The grounds were well taken care and the outside sitting areas were perfect for our group (including reading in the hammock and yoga on the front porch). The well equipped kitchen had everything we needed for food prep and cooking.Our beds (all five) were comfy and we all liked our Beekman toiletries that were a nice addition in each room. Overall, the house is a charming Michigan cottage !

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Dec 30, 2022

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

An amazing home and host

Our whole family stayed at this property We ranged from 2 weeks old to 70 years old. The home was beautiful with amazing furnishings. The host was very responsive to any questions and responded within about 5 minutes. We felt this home offered everything we needed

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANNETTE D.

Nov 29, 2021

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

Wine Tour 2021

We had a wonderful stay, beautiful home. There were 10 women that stayed for the weekend and we traveled to 7 wineries in the area. Love the little town too. Only thing was there was a little house right next to the big house with someone living there, she did not bother us, but it would have been nice to know that she was that close.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Sep 12, 2015

Relaxing Family Vacation

This was the second year that we had a family gathering at Heartland House. We had another enjoyable, relaxing vacation. The front porch was our gathering point for coffee and talking each morning. The back deck was the venue for a birthday party for two of our members. Highly recommended.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Jul 23, 2015

Lovely House

Our immediate family and our extended family had a great time at the Heartland House. It was such a lovely environment that we hated to leave and go see the sights that we came to see! But that only led to more fun times together talking and connecting with family. Thanks for a great week!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 13, 2023

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

Cozy and well-equipped home!

We LOVED staying at the Heartland House! The kitchen is gorgeous and well equipped for anyone to whip up any delicious meal. The refrigerator is on the smaller size, so plan accordingly if you have a large group. The bedrooms are ample and the house is well decorated for a cozy weekend in. Gary was highly responsive and helpful. Would highly recommend a stay here!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J., Durand

Jan 10, 2017

Clean, organized just as described

The house was perfect for 12 adults. The beds were comfortable, more than at home. 12 and 3 bathrooms was never an issue. If you're looking for a house this is the one!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kris R.

Jul 13, 2021

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

heartland house

This property was amazing. The home was comfortable, clean and offered all one could need. The outside hot tub was clean and well maintained which everyone enjoyed. The fire pit and outside games the property offers filled the evenings with laughter. The children loved the hammock and the swing.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gary Wendt

Why they chose this property

The setting of Heartland House seems like you are miles away from any hustle-bustle, but within minutes you can be at some of the best galleries, shopping, restaurants and harbor life around!

What makes this property unique

The vintage character, from woodwork to bathrooms, has been impeccably taken care of over the years. The bike path at the property entrance makes it easy to ride around the countryside or to quickly get to downtown. The yard has so much space for all sorts of activities.

Languages:

English, Polish

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Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Big Sky Room

Chicago Room

Nantucket Room

New Orleans Room

Santa Fe Room

Seattle Room

Sun Room

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property

Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway!

Property manager

Languages

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Have a question?

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the neighborhood

Saugatuck

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

9.8/10

10/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

60th birthday celebration

Dan S.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Beautiful house

Anthony W.

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

Thanksgiving/Christmas family

Tony D.

10/10 Excellent

Rob P., St. John, Indiana

Great stay

Rob P.

10/10 Excellent

Kelli W.

Yoga Retreat

Kelli W.

10/10 Excellent

Jack V.

FAMILY GETAWAY FOR WIFE 60TH BIRTHDAY

Jack V.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Fantastic, as always!

Kathy B.

10/10 Excellent