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Fantastic Retreat Near the Lake w/ a Spacious Deck, Firepit, & Private Hot Tub

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101659 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Butler Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Oval Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Fantastic Retreat Near the Lake w/ a Spacious Deck, Firepit, & Private Hot Tub

Serenity Now

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Bring the whole family along on your next getaway to Saugatuck and make yourself right at home in this stunning retreat perched across the street from Kalamazoo Lake and mere blocks from town! Boasting nautical decor, natural light, and high-end furnishings throughout, no one will have trouble slipping right into relaxation mode here as the fireplace crackles each evening. Step out to the backyard and you will find your own private oasis offering a large deck, lush greenery, and a firepit to sip a glass of wine beside each night. When everyone builds up an appetite, a gas grill awaits for summer cookouts and the fully equipped kitchen will be just the place to reminisce during chillier evenings as a delicious recipe cooks on modern appliances.

What's nearby:
There are few locations better than this when it comes to getting a taste of living like a Saugatuck local. Make the quick walk or drive into town and check out the local restaurants and shops that make this town so special less than a half-mile from your front door. If you feel like venturing out a bit more, Oval Beach awaits boasting white sand and lapping waves of Lake Michigan where you can easily have a picnic, swim, fish, or boat the days away!

Things to know:
Snowbird-friendly
Surveillance camera on-site

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC

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

Security camera details: There are 3 outdoor cameras. One is a doorbell at the entrance door, the other is a doorbell camera at the side door and one is pointed at the driveway. No interior cameras.

Device is recording 24 hours a day 7 days a week

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
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 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

No pets allowed
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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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Saugatuck

Located in Saugatuck, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Forever Curious Children's Museum and Holland Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Butler Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oval Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Silver Lake - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 9 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic Retreat Near the Lake w/ a Spacious Deck, Firepit, & Private Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Retreat Near the Lake w/ a Spacious Deck, Firepit, & Private Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic Retreat Near the Lake w/ a Spacious Deck, Firepit, & Private Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic Retreat Near the Lake w/ a Spacious Deck, Firepit, & Private Hot Tub located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Saugatuck Center For the Arts and Lake Michigan. Kalamazoo Lake and Amazwi Contemporary Art are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Marcy D.

Great getaway!

We loved our stay at this clean home with a great location! Perfect girls trip getaway
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

Saugatuck Getaway

Home was clean and comfortable with a great location and very nice outdoor space. We had to buy soap for the shower and kitchen stuff - paper towels, foil, plastic wrap

10/10 Excellent

Micaela B.

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

Great spot for friends get together

We loved our stay at this house! Three college friends having our annual summer get together. 10-15 minute walk from all the restaurants and shops, great property with beautiful patio and hot tub. Easy laundry machines though a bit noisy. We took the Interurban to oval beach multiple times with easy pick up from the house. Really appreciated having so many extra bath, hand and face towels too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Walkable to downtown house

The house was very clean upon arrival & had plenty of amenities. It is in walking distance to downtown which was very convenient. Very pleased with the stay! Was able to message the owner with any questions and they responded quickly with great details
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best hosts ever!!! They went above and beyond to make us feel more at home - stocking the pantry for us, fresh fruit basket, fresh flowers, treats for the grandbabies … Daily updates with fun happenings in the area, the best eateries (they were right), and asking if we needed anything at all, and if we did, presto! Our family of 8 adults plus 3 under 3 had ample room and loved most to hang out at the gorgeous pool and use the bbq. So much fun!! Kitchen is fully equipped, with extras like hot plate, blender, crock pot etc. Everything you need. Plenty of beach/pool toys, towels etc. Close to beach, a short drive to Disney. I know if you need anything at all Denise is there in a flash. The whole family looks forward to returning! Thank you, Denise & Homa for opening your home to us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Great Place

Great location, very clean and cute, good communication. Clear instructions and information. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Bridal retreat

This was a great place for friends to gather over a wedding weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Angelene F.

Saugatuck home

The home was beautiful clean and had the perfect location to explore Saugatuck and surrounding area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place and close to walk downtown to shops and dining. View of lake too. All lights marked so easy to use lights.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Bach party

Absolutely perfect for a getaway In Saugatuck. Closer proximity to downtown, so much to do, friendly people, short walking or drive to places!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Clean & Perfect

Super clean house; great communications kept us informed all along the way; great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Great family house

We loved staying in this house just a short walk to the social district. It was clean and a great layout for a family. We loved hanging out in the lovely backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Great house great location!

We met in Saugatuck for a family vacation and it was amazing! We walked into town several times a day and enjoyed how close it was to everything. We loved the back patio and hot tub! Wouldn't change a thing, it was a wonderful house and a wonderful town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

A great place to stay.

We loved the house and backyard. The location is perfect if you want to walk to the downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicky R.

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

Fantastic location cute accommodations

Fantastic place to stay. Highly recommend. Couple of things we did notice on arrival. Kitchen smelled a little musty. There were dead fish in the coy pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Katrina N.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful Home, Poorly Managed

The house itself is lovely and in a fantastic location, which made our trip enjoyable overall. However, the experience with Vacasa’s management was extremely disappointing.We had noticed that the dates prior to our stay were still available on the app. We had a wine tour scheduled at 4:00 (the time of check-in), so we asked if we could simply drop our items off 20 minutes early at 3:40. We had even offered to pay for early check-in but were told no without any explanation.The fridge and thermostat weren’t working properly for the entirety of our stay. We had purchased many food and beverage items for the trip that we needed to keep cold or frozen. There was also an active heat warning in the area the entire weekend, and the house never cooled to the temperature we set it to. When we reached out about these issues, the responses we received were condescending and dismissive. For example, we were told to "just use the arrows" on the thermostat as if we didn’t understand basic controls, and we were told to make sure the door of the fridge was fully shut. It felt patronizing, especially as a group of adult women simply asking for help with appliances that weren’t functioning properly.The issues with the refrigerator and thermostat were never properly addressed or resolved during our stay. Additionally, the tone of the response was unprofessional and outright rude. Instead of asking how to make it right, we were told “I gather you are looking for some compensation-you should
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Excellent place

Clean and comfortable. Everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy E.

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

Lovely getaway

We had a wonderful mothers and daughters getaway. Great little town with lots to do and see! The home was really nice and had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cadence R.

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

Great place

Very easy process of getting started. Accurate pictures
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Great weekend getaway

Nicely kept property, well stocked, cozy and spacious. Very attentive hosts, property updated throughout. Great patio and hot tub. Just right for our weekend getaway with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

Serenity Rental in Saugatuck

Serenity Now provided a clean, restful Lake Michigan retreat. The rental has new vinyl flooring throughout the home and two modern, clean bathrooms. All of the bedrooms are fully furnished with clean, comfortable beds. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom providing additional privacy. The backyard space is private and nicely landscaped. Overall, relaxing, peaceful stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Serenity Now, Indeed!

We had a wnderful, but too short stay in late October - early November. It was so nice being able to walk downtown to all the great restaurants and shops. We just wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy A.

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

Great Weekend Home

Great home for a weekend away with friends. This house was super clean and in the heart of Saugatuck. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K., Howe, USA

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

Great Location . Walking distance to stores and restaurants.

Very clean and welll maintained home. Kitchen is well supplied with pots, pans,, including two coffee makers Also, lots of night lights around the house to navigate in the evening/night.Would definitely rent the house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Katrina N.

Beautiful Home, Poorly Managed

The house itself is lovely and in a fantastic location, which made our trip enjoyable overall. However, the experience with Vacasa’s management was extremely disappointing. We had noticed that the dates prior to our stay were still available on the app. We had a wine tour scheduled at 4:00 (the time of check-in), so we asked if we could simply drop our items off 20 minutes early at 3:40. We had even offered to pay for early check-in but were told no without any explanation. The fridge and thermostat weren’t working properly for the entirety of our stay. We had purchased many food and beverage items for the trip that we needed to keep cold or frozen. There was also an active heat warning in the area the entire weekend, and the house never cooled to the temperature we set it to. When we reached out about these issues, the responses we received were condescending and dismissive. For example, we were told to "just use the arrows" on the thermostat as if we didn’t understand basic controls, and we were told to make sure the door of the fridge was fully shut. It felt patronizing, especially as a group of adult women simply asking for help with appliances that weren’t functioning properly. The issues with the refrigerator and thermostat were never properly addressed or resolved during our stay. Additionally, the tone of the response was unprofessional and outright rude. Instead of asking how to make it right, we were told “I gather you are looking for some compensation-you should just ask.” They went ahead and processed a $40 refund, which was not negotiated and did not cover what we lost. If I were the owner, I would seriously reconsider Vacasa as the property manager. This is a beautiful home, but if anything goes wrong, the guests are out of luck. A better management company could make this rental a true gem.

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