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The Roost at The Southerner

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Living area

1 Double Futon

Private Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Roost at The Southerner

Adorable pet-friendly cottage within walking distance to downtown Saugatuck and all it has to offer. Main room offers a gas fireplace, TV and full kitchen with a pull-out loveseat and space to dine. Queen bed in bedroom, ensuite bath with shower and laundry room. A/C, ceiling fans & shady location. Private parking and outdoor garden area. Perfect stay for a couple + 1. Be sure to take advantage of the popular restaurant The Southerner right next door. The restaurant can be quite busy in the summer so there's fantastic people watching from your private patio but it ends service at 10pm so no late night noise or commotion.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Set thermostat to 68 degrees
Place garbage in The Southerner’s dumpster
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No vaping of any type.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Saugatuck

Located in Saugatuck, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. 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. 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

  • Butler Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oval Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Silver Lake - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 16 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Grill @ Clearbrook - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wicks Park Bar & Grille - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The BARge - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Roost at The Southerner pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Roost at The Southerner?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Roost at The Southerner?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Roost at The Southerner located?

Located in the heart of Saugatuck, this cottage is steps from Kalamazoo River and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Michigan. Kalamazoo Lake and Butler Street are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 223 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic little home for a short getaway, and a short walk from downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Roost was perfect for our 4 day stay in Saugatuck! The cottage was cozy and very comfortable. We’d definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Roost at the Southerner is a cute, comfy, clean cottage, cozily nestled in a corner of paradise. It had everything we needed and more, including a heated bathroom floor. We could easily see ourselves living there. Looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The pictures don’t really do The Roost justice. It is a really cute cottage with everything you’ll need. It’s close to all the fun in Saugatuck!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage and bonus of being so close to The Southerer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Roost was clean and well stocked. Enjoyed the outdoor space. Easy walk into town. Many shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dawn w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly was a plus! Would like to see patio enclosed though for dogs.Very neat, great location!Loved the Southern restaurant next door as well!
Great kitchen with wine cooler!
Lovely patio area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage - walkable to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I (and our doodle) had a lovely stay at the Roost! The Cottage was cozy, clean, and had everything we needed. The location is great and downtown is easily accessible on foot or a short car ride.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

B C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to town. Very clean. Host thought of everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 3rd time at The Roost and we loved it once again! The location is fabulous and we always love The Southener and Saugatuck. And Lincoln loved it too. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My dog and I had a great stay at The Roost. It had everything we needed and is so adorable. I imagine we'll stay here again sometime when visiting Saugatuck. Amy was also great and responded super promptly to any of my questions and messages. Thanks again!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drayton E.

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

Perfect

Cute and perfect stay for our getaway. Great location and wonderful listing that had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a happy place! We’ve been visiting Saugatuck for years and love it here. We had such a wonderful stay at the Roost last month we just had to come back for a last-minute, end of summer short stay (Thanks Amy!). We’ve stayed at other pup friendly places but none have been as perfect. The outside is cute, well landscaped with comfortable sitting areas for morning coffee and glowing string lights welcoming us back after an evening in town.The interior is smartly designed, nicely furnished, with essentials stocked. We appreciate the washer/dryer convenience and so important… the cottage is always well cleaned and maintained. We’re glad to share we have found our go-to home away from home here in Saugatuck, at the Roost. Looking forward to many good times ahead!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allie K.

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

The most perfect Saugatuck stay!

As frequent travelers and having been to Saugatuck several times, not only was this our favorite Saugatuck stay yet, but one of our absolute favorite vacation rentals overall! The house was immaculate, so cozy, quiet and comfortable. The proximity to everything was wonderful-- walkable to everything downtown, yet removed enough from all of the crowds and hustle and bustle. Amy was a wonderful, communicative host and the house had everything we could possibly need and more! We cannot wait to come back and stay again-- it will be our go-to Saugatuck rental from now on!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Perfect cottage in Saugatuck

We had the best time at The Roost. Its a cute little cottage but packed with everything you could possibly want or need. Its even cuter in person with great artwork and cute little touches everywhere. Walking distance to town and a stone's throw from a fantastic restaurant. If you're planning a trip to Saugatuck, BOOK THIS PLACE! You wont be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY J.

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

Excellent spot for enjoying town!

This was our second trip to the Roost! We highly enjoyed being able to walk to town and enjoy all that Saugatuck has to offer. A quick walk back and dinner was on our doorstep! I highly recommend staying at the Roost!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Cute little house

House was cozy, clean, and adorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tess R.

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

Perfect Weekend Stay!

I stayed here with my husband and our 2 month old daughter and we had the perfect stay at the Roost! The location was unbeatable, we were able to walk to town in under 10 mins and with the Southerner next door we had amazing food right there. Would definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

Great winter getaway location

This was a cozy little spot with a warm fireplace, close to town and state park, and perfect for a long weekend winter getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice stay! The house and property was clean, safe, and quiet. Would stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Marina D.

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

Loved it!

Such a great stay! We loved to proximity to all that Saugatuck has to offer. We talked about wanting to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Nothing short of cozy!

We had a wonderful girls get away. Everything you need is provided in that house, and if it's not, you don't really need it. The perfect location for us to unplug, unwind and slow down, not to mention it's a short stroll to all the downtown gems! Thank you, Amy, for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

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

Lovely October in Saugatuck

Location was ideal - within walking distance to all of the shops and restaurants. And the owner was immediately responsive to a question before our arrival. I hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Excellent space

The location was excellent. The cottage was very clean and full of character. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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