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Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Private kitchen
Dining
Private kitchen
Interior
Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Butler Street
  • Place, Saugatuck Center For the Arts
  • Place, Oval Beach

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck

Butterfly Cottage is a truly unique cottage located in the Historic district of Saugatuck. Casual cottage styling mixed with colorful spaces, this cottage makes for a comfortable stay in Saugatuck. This quaint cottage will accommodate 8 or 9 people comfortably.

The main house has two bedrooms; one with a queen sized bed and the other with a full. The bungalow, just steps away in the backyard, serves as the third bedroom and has heat and air conditioning. The bungalow has a queen size bed and also bunk beds. The bungalow has a full bath that was added in 2011. As an added convenience, there are no steps getting into the bungalow.

Located in the heart of the village district, plan on walking to all the in-town locations. The river is just a few hundred feet away with shops, restaurants and parks located within a 3-10 minute walk. If you are familiar with Saugatuck, Butterfly cottage is a stone's throw from the public boat launch, Gleason's market and Ida Reds.

We are happy to be one of the few places to welcome well mannered pets in our cottage. An added plus, the back yard is fully fenced. Please note that if you plan on bringing your pet, you need to include them in your booking. When you are inputting the number of guests, you will want to make sure you add "Yes" to the pet question as well as to include the pet information in the booking. There is an extra cleaning fee of $100 if you let me know in your booking. If there is any evidence of a pet being at the home without you including this in the booking, there will be a charge of $500.

Off street parking for 1 larger vehicle or 2 smaller ones. There is also additional parking on the street right in front of the home when available.


Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Saugatuck

Located in Downtown Saugatuck, a neighbourhood in Saugatuck, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Holland Community Aquatic Center and Forever Curious Children's Museum are also worth visiting.
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Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oval Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Silver Lake - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 16 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wicks Park Bar & Grille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The BARge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marro’s - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck located?

Located in Downtown Saugatuck, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Butler Street, Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Kalamazoo River and Kalamazoo Lake are also within 5 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. 169 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 217 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay at the b
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
good location , close to town, nice outside seating area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get a new shower that is pretty diffucult to get into and the one glass panel was loose I ended up using the walk-in shower in the cottage which was wonderful also it would be nice to clean up the driveway from all those apples that are laying around you could turn your ankle if you parked on there at night I am pleased that all the locks are now electronic that was really great and easy even that back cottage door which was a trip you should update the instructions on opening that cottage door cuz you still have the old instructions the only other thing is the sprinkler system coming on in the middle of the night it's kind of noisy but it's always been like that we have stayed here many times and will continue to but these improvements that have been made are good and I'd like to see a couple other ones that I mentioned thank youConvenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Charming decor, nice location, needs attention

Charming decor, great location. In need of general up keep and a new housekeeper/ property manager. Carpenter ants and stink bug problem. Only one roll of toilet paper, disposal did not work, no dishwater tablets, TV remote broken, needs a deep clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

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

Vacation

Great location, cozy house, everything went as planned. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn K., Clay mi

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

Cute and cozy

Comfortable seating. Beds were also comfortable Great layout for conversation. Close to everything Perfect for our girls weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen B.

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

Butterfly Cottage is a Cutie!

We had a great vacation at butterfly cottage. It is decorated so cute and was very comfortable. The location is excellent. The drive to Oval Beach was short. There is a lot to see and do in Saugatuck. We went on the paddle boat, went to the beach most every day, and dined at many good restaurants. We were able to walk to town every night, which we enjoyed. I would say there are two major things that need improvement. The floors of the cottage weren’t very clean, (there was a big hairball behind the door in one of the bedrooms) and the floorboards need a good cleaning too.Landscaping: the yard was mowed, however, around the house and in the backyard, the shrubbery was overgrown and the planting areas were very weedy. In the backyard there is a nice table we sat at each evening. It is such a lovely area, but not kept up at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Cute house.

Super cute house in a great location! Quick response to issue with a lock. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Robbie R.

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

Saugatuck Shopping

My Sister, niece and I stopped into Saugatuck for 2 nights on our way to Traverse City. Enjoyed the day experiencing the amazing shops! Always greeted with a big smile and hospitality. Butterfly Cottage was a comfortable, cozy and convenient retreat. Perfect for our getaway. Cannot emphasize the location enough!! My niece truly enjoyed the “bungalow ” for her solitude. Awesome space and place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Colleen G.

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

Relaxing summer getaway

Property was very nice, loved the cheery colors in the home. Was close to town and within walking distance of everything. Only suggestion is to improve wifi. At times spotty and hard to stay connected with. Otherwise lovely home, nice neighborhood and town with lots to do
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystin M.

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

New Years Eve stay

We rented the Butterfly Cottage with two other couples to ring in the new year. The accommodations were just as explained. The house was clean and very close to downtown. The only things that would have helped is if the Bungalow temp would have stayed warmer. It seemed a bit colder then the actual thermostat reading. And replacing the full size bed with a Queen would have Vern roomier for adults. Otherwise, it was all good!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was excellent. The Butterfly Cottage is situated in a quiet spot and only a couple of blocks from everything. Also, the host Diane was very responsive when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Close to restaurants, shops and activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaye C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience and great location to downtown. The house was clean and had a very nice and charming vibe. Kitchen is well appointed.Small issues: There was no hand soap at the sinks and only one tablet for the dishwasher. No toiletries are offered. The fireplace heater was not working in the bungalow. It may have been batteries in the remote. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with an additional sleeping area in another bldg directly in back. Lots of sleeping space. Also, a large outdoor table with lots of seating. Perfect to spend time outdoors. Both tub and shower were quite slippery, no grab bars. Maybe not perfect for seniors.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful family week at the Butterfly Cottage! It was perfect for me, my husband, our 10 week old daughter, my parents, and our pup. My parents stayed in the bungalow, allowing everyone to have their own space. Our dog loved the fenced in yard. We had everything we needed in the house, which is cozy and quiet. Saugatuck is beautiful and laid back, and we were able to walk everywhere - breakfast, coffee, dinner, the waterfront. The only time we needed our car was to go to the grocery. Such a relaxing vacation, we will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our familyenjoyed the butterfly cottage. So neat and sweetly decorated. Walk-in distance to downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

pleasant

The property was clean and had all of the essentials.Theer was a problem with internet & tv which was beyond control of the host. However, she went above and beyond to try to solve the issue.Only recommendation is for a handrail on the basement stairs.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brielle N.

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

Love the Butterfly Cottage!

This was my second time staying at the Butterfly Cottage, and it’s such a special place. It is perfect for a girls trip - we had the best time hanging out at the house, and it’s also a very short walk right into town for coffee, shopping, and dining! I highly recommend the Butterfly Cottage and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Cozy Cottage close to everything

This place was very nice - convenient to downtown - it is an older property, hard wood floors, so plan on hearing everyone early in the morning. The location was very quiet and convenient and easy to get around the town. The small casita does have a few issues - needs to be fumigated for ants, and other little bugs, and the toilet runs non - stop - but other than that the place is very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

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

Great location in Saugatuck

The home is located just steps away from great restaurants and shopping in downtown Saugatuck. The home was very clean and our dog enjoyed the fenced in back yard. It is a perfect home for a family visiting the area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Friends’ Gathering

Girlfriend’s spending a few days talking, laughing, and shopping. The Butterfly cottage in Saugatuck was the perfect place to stay. Within walking distance to all the shops and restaurants in Saugatuck.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

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

Great place to stay!

Trip with girlfriends. Great house and wonderful locatIon. We could easily walk in to town for shopping and meals. The house was clean and we had ample seating for hanging out. We had a wonderful stay. Host is very easy to work with and is responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

nice w suggestions

Overall the property was fine with a few caveats. For safety sake, a railing on the stairs to the basement would be advisable along with a grab bar in the shower in the main house. The house was adequately equipped. It was very clean, except for the ceiling fans which didn't seem to have been cleaned in a long time which is bad for anyone with allergies. We cleaned the one in the living room.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine S.

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

Great stay - need a car for groceries.

We absolutely loved the set up & cleanliness of Butterfly cottage & the bungalow. The decor is adorable & the furniture & beds were all comfy. Walking to town is a cinch & pleasant. Katherine, the manager/owner responded quickly to any inquiries. One toilet out of 2 for a fairly large group was non-working, as was the case w the overhead lights (both in the bungalow). At the end of our 2nd day (out of 3 nights), the toilet was repaired (plumber needed to make 2 trips) The lights were irreparable during our stay because the wall Switch for them needed to be replaced ( there was one dim lamp in a large room that slept 4). The filtered water by the main house kitchen sink ran at a trickle & leaked onto the counter. Plumber didn’t address that at all. There was a shortage of basic supplies towels, face cloths & TP. These were not killer problems - as we loved the place & its location. But these were all things that any diligent management wouid have checked over before our flights & arrivals for a family wedding. They were not “new” problems. The whole downtown area has the dilemma of no convenience store/grocers. It was literally impossible to find even milk for coffee! Kinda strange not being able to pick up a few basics for the house. We didn’t have a car. FYI - although town was very busy with visitors in early September, the little ferry that runs over to Douglas (& the grocery store) closes on Labor Day! The town “opens” late mornings. Lovely area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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