Sunny Home Away from Home--Downtown Saugatuck
- House1900 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 3 nights
Sleeps 8, 2 Full Baths, Private Parking, Walk and Bike All Over, Fenced Yard
Bedrooms
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Main floor den/bedroom 4: queen-size futon, French doors with shades. Use it as a fourth bedroom or extra living space.
Amenities
Featured
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- No Smoking
- Children Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Parking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/showerCompletely renovated in 2008.
- 21st-century fixtures, original ceramic tile, plenty of built-in storage. Restored in 2008.
Safety features
- Smoke detectorAll bedrooms and hallways, basement.
- Exterior lighting
- Fire extinguisherOne centrally located on each floor. One at the foot of the stairs to the basement.
- Deadbolt lock
- Carbon-monoxide detectorOne on each floor
- First-aid kitKitchen
Location Type
- BeachA few miles from Lake Michigan--no salt, no sharks, no worries!
- VillageSteps from downtown Saugatuck in a quaint walkable neighborhood full of interesting houses and both year-round and seasonal residents.
- RiverThe river harbor is a couple of blocks away.
General
- Air ConditioningCentral
- Heating
- Linens ProvidedBed linens supplied. Down and hypoallergenic pillows.
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- ParkingThe driveway will hold two cars easily, a third if you squeeze, and there is additional parking on the street.
- GarageFor storage.
- InternetWireless.
- Towels ProvidedKitchen and bath towels supplied. Please bring your own beach towels.
- Wireless InternetOptimized
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living Room
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- RefrigeratorFiltered chilled water and ice--cubes and crushed.
- StoveGas, Convection Oven
- OvenConvection
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee MakerOld-school 12 cup. Please bring coffee and basket filters.
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Ice Maker
- Dishes & UtensilsEverything you need. Super clean.
- KitchenWell-equipped. And very clean.
Dining
- Seating for 8 people
- Dining Area
- DiningThe perfect place to gather your whole group together for meals, games, conversation, and watching the world go by outside the picture window
Entertainment
- TelevisionSmart TV, new in 2020
- Satellite / CableBasic Cable
- BooksPlease do read them. Please do not take them with you.
- GamesBoard games, puzzles. Pingpong table in the garage can be used there or wheeled into the driveway by two people.
- Games for Kids
- Ping Pong Table
- ToysBeach toys
Outside
- Lawn / GardenFire Pit and marshmallow sticks. Chemical-free, mature landscaping. Lush, not formal! In season, help yourself to herbs and tomatoes from the kitchen garden. Fenced all the way around.
- Kayak / CanoeWalk to rentals.
- Deck / PatioWrought iron table and chairs. Hammock. 8 Lawn chairs.
- Outdoor Furniture
- TennisWalk to courts.
- GolfJust a few miles away.
- Fire pitand plenty of outdoor seating
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Notes
- Message us about next year. "Beautiful," "close to everything," "comfortable," and "super clean"--in the words of some of our many repeat guests. Ethel's House is frequently described as the best location in town (one block from Butler Street, downtown Saugatuck). You can walk downtown and to the harbor, where parking is challenging. Bars and restaurants are close but not next door--which would be noisy! The glorious Lake Michigan beach is a scenic 10-minute drive. Ideal for 6-8 friends, 3-4 couples, and for small family groups that include grandparents.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Fenced yard. Room to play. Please supervise.Fenced yard. Room to play. Please supervise.
No pets
Parties/events allowed - Limited to registered guestsLimited to registered guests
No smoking
Max guests: 8
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
- Enjoy yourself, and treat the house and yard with care
- Outside fire pit and grill, but, please NO smoking, fireworks, or candles
- Alert all members of your group to the property information provided by the owner
Cleaning practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
Minimum 2-day vacancy between guest stays
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Map
Hosted by Alison
Ask a questionAbout Alison
I've managed this home as a VRBO vacation rental, on and off, since 2004, with many return renters. Rest assured, our team will take good care of you. I'm a long-time local who visited Saugatuck as a child and fell in love with the town and the lakeshore. It's easy and fun to play the role of host and travel guide in such a fabulous place. Come visit!
Alison purchased this House in 1997
Why Alison chose Saugatuck
I love Lake Michigan and its magical shoreline. Saugatuck is home to some of the most beautiful sand dunes in the world: forested, grassy, and, of course, sandy! The beaches have been voted the most beautiful in the world: no salt, sharks, no worries. Our town is friendly, fun, and loaded with charm and unique places to shop, dine, relax, and explore. You can be as relaxed or as energetic as you like.
What makes this House unique
From the refurbished 1950s kitchen to the bedroom built-ins to the vintage bathroom tile to the glossy pine and oak floors to the profusion of large windows, there is nothing cookie-cutter about this house, and you can watch the world go by from the lush fenced yard. Lake Michigan is just a 10-minute drive away and downtown is so close by even toddlers can walk there. In fact, the playground is a block away, and the beloved Saugatuck Drugstore with an old-fashioned soda fountain is just a block farther.
- Languages:
- english