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Sunrise and river views from the hot tub - a birders paradise!

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Top to bottom screens enclose eating deck for Spring thru Fall dining
Just steps from the master bedroom, your hot tub overlooks the marsh
Terrace/patio
Floor to ceiling screens make spotting bald eagles and sandhill cranes a breeze!
The master bedroom overlooks the river and is 10 steps from the hot tub!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Primary bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunrise and river views from the hot tub - a birders paradise!

Looking for seclusion? This beautiful spot is a must!

Located within a short drive from downtown Saugatuck, Douglas, and Fennville, Indian Point is best appreciated as a romantic hideaway for 2 (a maximum of 4 guests can be accommodated with use of the sleeper sofa).

Each morning, you'll have a stellar view of the sunrise over the river from your comfy king size bed. As the Sandhill Cranes begin to wake and start their chorus of ancient calls, birding comes to life in the Marsh. Bald eagles, wood ducks, redtail hawks, orioles, blue jays, chickadees and more - You'll get great use of your Merlin birding app here!

In afternoon, set out for a paddle in our 2-person kayak, enjoy some wine and board games on the screen porch, or take your pup on a walk through the woods. As evening approaches, you can prepare dinner in our fully appointed kitchen (including outdoor grill), snuggle in front of the wood burning stove (indoor) or fire pit, and relax in the hot tub underneath the stars.

It's easy to spend a day relaxing at Indian Point, however, venturing out into the surrounding area is great too! A few local highlights within a short drive include:

* Saugatuck's Oval Beach - rated one of the 5 most beautiful beaches in the country!
* Boutique shops in downtown Saugatuck & Douglas
* Wineries in Fennville
* Breweries in Douglas and Fennville
* Saugatuck Dunes State Park - amazing hiking and cross-country skiing
* Amazing restaurants in Saugatuck, Douglas, and Fennville
* Shops and tulips (Tulip Time Festival in May) in Holland
* And so much more!

So, whether your vacation plans include wildlife or the WILD life, Indian Point will be one spot you must revisit time and again.

To satisfy all your creature comforts, our home is equipped with super-fast Wi-Fi, central air conditioning, and a washer & dryer.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 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 (limit 2 total)
Dogs not allowed on bed unless you bring own linen
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed on the screened porch

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20435vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Saugatuck

Located in Saugatuck, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Dutch Village, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Saugatuck Center For the Arts and Express Yourself Art Barn are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Kalamazoo River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Silver Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Butler Street - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Oval Beach - 17 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 23 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Spectators University Sportsbar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Mitten Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Grill @ Clearbrook - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunrise and river views from the hot tub - a birders paradise! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Sunrise and river views from the hot tub - a birders paradise!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunrise and river views from the hot tub - a birders paradise!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunrise and river views from the hot tub - a birders paradise!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunrise and river views from the hot tub - a birders paradise! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Kalamazoo River and Silver Lake. Tails 'n' Trails Dog Park is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 126 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Great stay in Saugstuck

Cozy cottage in peaceful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Great honeymoon hideout

We stayed here just for a few nights after our wedding and it was fantastic. We look forward to returning sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

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

Fun get away

We enjoyed our stay with our pups. The house was clean and made a long weekend great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron g.

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

Great getaway

Great little house that's very well maintained in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele V.

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

Short stay

This is a favorite place to stay - location, comfort, marsh view, and all the amenities. We'll book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Another great stay

We have stayed at this property multiple times and always enjoy ourselves. This was our first time going in the winter and it was great. Really loved having the fire going, and watching the cranes outside. Spotted a bald eagle soaring by too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Relaxing stay

The location, the property and the entire experience combined to make for a peaceful retreat. Sunshine, birdsong, cozy place in the woods. We hope to return again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Fishing Trip

A clean comfortable cabin, perfect for a small family or a couple to relax and enjoy all the amenities and beauty of the Kalamazoo River and Marsh.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam E.

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

Excellent morning views.

Got some great photos of a supermoon showing up on the horizon around 8pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
I’m so happy you captured the moon. The light over the marsh must have been spectacular!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Lovely get away

This was our second stay here and we loved it just as much as last year. The view out on the water is amazing and it is such a peaceful place to stay, listen to the birds, and enjoy nature. The many windows and screen doors allow you to enjoy the view even if it is rainy or too hot outside.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Wonderful place

This is our second visit and we have loved both our stays here. The views are amazing and it really feels like you are somewhere serene, peaceful and relaxing. We have loved the porch to enjoy our meals with the birds. The hot tub, kayak and fire pit are also favorites. A very cozy home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ami F.

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

Wonderful Stay

The pictures do not do this place justice. The house was such a relaxing experience. Half of the house is nothing but windows, and you can lay in your bed and watch the sunrise. The screened in porch is a such a great amenity. They even have a porch swing down by the water. It is such serene and tranquil place to stay, would definitely stay there again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2024
lovely guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Hope to come again

Cute place with lots of birds. Lynda was very flexible and helpful in this Covid situation. Loved the location with so many locations to hike in the area, plus close to the beach. We'd like to come back when we are able to kayak too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail G.

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

Spring weekend getaway

The home was perfect for my husband, dog, and I. Very clean and the location was exactly as pictured. We enjoyed all of the birds and animals along the river. Felt remote even though downtown Saugatuck and the area wineries were very close drives away. Communication with the host was excellent. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Gary K.

Gary & Barbi K.

We stayed for 5 days and the place was all we could have asked for. The weather was outstanding and we took full advantage of being outdoors in the hot tub or down by the water. Breakfast and lunch was always on the screened in porch. We will be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi O.

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

A Perfect Birthday

This lovely, secluded cottage was the perfect getaway for my husband's birthday. We got takeout dinner from The Butler in nearby Saugatuck, and enjoyed it on the beautiful screened-in porch listening to the sounds of birds on the marsh. The view of the river is breathtaking. This cottage has everything you need for a vacation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thanks Sandi! We are so happy the house worked well for your husband’s birthday! Hope we’ll see you again next year 😉
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

A quiet place

My wife and I had a wonderful time during a long weekend. The owners truly try to give an opportunity to enjoy their home. It has a wonderful view throughout the home, especially nice in the hot tub. The home was clean, checking in and out was simple. Just a nice place to hang at. Highly recommended
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

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

A dream

A delight from start to finish. So cozy, thoughtful, peaceful. We will return, no doubt. The view of the march at sunrise was unforgettable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

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

Week long vacation in July, 2024

The house was clean and had all the necessary accessories needed. We loved the location but was very close to the neighbors. As a family of four, we needed to use the pull out beds. They were not very comfortable so I would recommend this property for only two people
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Beautiful view, embedded in nature

Had a wonderful stay and will definitely try to come again next year. All the windows and screen doors made it so easy to enjoy the weather and sounds of nature while still inside. Spent lots of time reading, relaxing, and working on our hobby projects (sewing for me, miniature painting for my husband). Loved eating out on the screened in porch, kayaking up and down the river, bird watching, and the easy convenience of nearby restaurants for food.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

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

Awesome place!

This is one of our favorite places we have ever stayed. Everything about it is wonderful. We had everything we needed plus more. I honestly could have stayed at the cabin the entire day and I would have been content. I especially loved the surrounding neighborhoods to take our dogs on a daily walk. Everything was quiet, wooded, and people were very friendly. If I have to say anything negative I guess the bed is not very comfortable and after a lot of rain, the cottage smelled a little funky. I quickly found a couple of plug-in air fresheners to take care of the smell. Neither of these things were a big deal at all for us, but I guess it could bother others. We hope to return to this place in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2021
Thanks so much for reviewing our home! I’m so happy you enjoyed the stay! Was the bed too soft for you? We have that memory foam topper, which the guest book notes can be removed, if that was the issue. I hope that didn’t put a damper on your visit! The rain had been relentless I’m glad you enjoyed yourselves despite the lack of sunshine!
Archival

8/10 Good

Great views, peaceful and quiet

We love the Saugatuck/Douglas area and have stayed at several different rentals. There is no doubt that this home has beautiful views! You walk in the door and before you are nothing but windows that look out to the beautiful marsh. No one and nothing to block the view. If you are looking for peace, quiet and being close to nature, this IS the place! We enjoyed feeding the birds and watching them and the gray and black squirrels. We spent a lot of time looking through our binoculars over to the marsh to watch young Blue Herrons and deer play in the grasses. We took out the kayak for a relaxing afternoon and was in awe when a bald eagle flew over our heads. If you have health issues, be careful as the path down to the water is somewhat steep and cumbersome. The king bed is very comfortable and provided a good nights sleep, but the lack of curtains or darkening filters on the windows directly over the bed and facing the mirrored wall behind the bed, was a schock to the system upon waking up. We had difficulty lighting the grill and it took a long time to cook our steaks. We hope to go back and enjoy the peace, quiet, nature and relaxation we found there. The house is clean, but needs updating from the 60's feel. This could be idyllic with some updates.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for the input. This is our first comment about the grill, but it is older so we will replace it! Probably won't be covering the skylights in the bedroom; but we are sorry they bothered you.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diane M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Was any one here before we came?

All in all, a lovely area to vist. Quaint townships to explore and very well located for a quiet getaway. Spending time outside the cottage there were some downsides. The outdoor furniture was in disarray and dirty. The windows, and there are many, provide a senic view. Grill worked well, and conveniently located off kitchen. You had to shut the doors fast or a herd of mosquitoes would follow you in. And an incredible variety of spiders were outside and inside, if you are into that sort of company. Unfortunately we were not, and we were bitten by many. Maybe we were not outdoorsy enough for this place. Cool architecture in the 1967 house. Reminiscent of a Frank Lloyd Wright design, there were very streamlined details. That was very pleasant for the time spent indoors. But it felt as if the interior was very clean but not visited for some time. Huge bed, comfortable and 60% of the attraction here. Odd light switches, but eventually figured out what turned on what, even though labeled. Needed to turn on lights to turn on lights. Back to outside...hot tub. Had it been cleaned all summer? No attention to our arrival was put into its use. Kayak....We had asked about it before we came so we didn't bring ours. Big mistake. Plan for bringing your own or don't bother. And that was a focus for us. And we asked ahead. Not sure what happened there. There is an "induction" stove. Be sure you read up before you try to cook on this one. We planned to eat in 50% of the time. Thank goodness the grill was working well. Easier to use than the stove. We think the place has charm and unique features. The lack of outdoor organization was a disappointing factor. TV was not working well, if you need one. Blacked out between signals. We read more and had quiet time that was better anyway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2022
Thanks so much for taking time to review our home. I do want to reassure you that the hot tub is cleaned, shocked and chemically balanced between every guest; but that being said, I’m sorry you didn’t reach out to me or the maintenance number provided if you felt attention was needed. We are always available and would have welcomed the chance to make your stay more enjoyable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fourth visit and we had a wonderful stay yet again. This is a great place for any bird-lovers. I easily spotted at least 50 different species--and there were even more I heard, but didn't spot. For anyone who enjoys being outside and enjoying the fresh air, but also wants to avoid mosquitos and sunburn, the screened in porch is perfect. It is also conveniently located for quick trips into Douglas, Saugatuck, or Holland.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

2nd Time

Second time staying at this wonderful home w/ our Standard Poodle. Beautiful views, setting and location. We highly recommend this VRBO for those looking for week in SW Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tammy Davis

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I'm a Saugatuck native - graduating from Saugatuck High School back when the graduating classes were only about 30 people! After college and adulting in other MI towns, I realized just how special Saugatuck really is, and moved back here to build my forever-home with my partner and our 6-lb chihuahua.

Why they chose this property

My parents owned one of the first Bed & Breakfast Inns in Saugatuck, so I grew up in the travel/tourism industry. Over the years, they added over a dozen rental homes - including this one! My parents truly loved Saugatuck and loved sharing their home with visitors from all over the world. Unfortunately, in 2025, I lost both of my parents (one expectedly, the other, not) so I took over the home and the rentals on their behalf. Making the decision to keep the home and the rental business, has been a wonderfully healing way to honor their legacy and ensure that this beautiful slice of heaven-on-earth can continue to be enjoyed by everyone!

What makes this property unique

This home offers the best of both worlds - access to wildlife, and the WILD life! Bring your groceries, and you'll never have to leave! You can hang with the cranes, kayak or cross-country ski, and relax by an indoor or outdoor fire - you'll truly never be bored! Alternatively, you can use our home as your landing pad for day trips to beaches, wineries, festivals, charter fishing, and more! Choose your own adventure!

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