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Blue Zen overlooking nature filled buoy beauty!

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A wooden staircase leading to a modern house with a covered porch, surrounded by trees.
A modern cabin with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a covered porch.
A forested area with a small cabin and a shed.
A modern cabin with large sliding glass doors, a patio with outdoor seating, and a stone retaining wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, and two lamps.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Silver Lake

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Place, Kalamazoo River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Saugatuck

Saugatuck is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Saugatuck Center For the Arts and Express Yourself Art Barn are also worth visiting.
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Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Kalamazoo River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Silver Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Butler Street - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Oval Beach - 16 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 22 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The BARge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Zen overlooking nature filled buoy beauty! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blue Zen overlooking nature filled buoy beauty!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Zen overlooking nature filled buoy beauty!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Zen overlooking nature filled buoy beauty!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Zen overlooking nature filled buoy beauty! located?

Situated in Saugatuck, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Kalamazoo River and Silver Lake. Tails 'n' Trails Dog Park is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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. 63 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property overlooking Kalamazoo river! Perfect location that is a quick drive to town. Check in was easy and good communication from host. Perfect for a small family or couple getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view! Cozy home! Our family of four loved this place! If you like nature and bird watching you will love this. We spent even second we could outside. Bring bug spray! It was a quick trip into Saugatuck which is where we spent our days. Oval beach was a short drive. I’m already ready to come back! This house is perfect for a family with young kids:)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful relaxing little spot off the beaten path... wish i had a fishing pole with me !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cozy and woodsy location

Cozy and nice view of Kalamazoo river.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet stay, Great views!

Very nice place for a couple to stay! Visited our kids and grand children stating in a larger place but not large enough for us to stay there also! Great views of river and marsh!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A cozy cottage

Great spot to get away from city life. Close to many towns with an easy drive to the lake/beaches. It was just perfect for our family of four!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Quiet, beautiful getaway

Beautiful view! Bedroom situation is awkward if staying with couples.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Blue Zen

Beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blue Zen

Great views with lots of birds to see/hear.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blue Zen,a perfect title

A calm,peaceful setting with a wonderful view of nature.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secluded feeling property with superb views of nature, feeling miles away yet an 8 minute drive to all Saugatuck has to offer. Restaurants, shopping, marina. Lots to do in the area, but sitting on the patio listening to birds was a highlight.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful paradise

The cottage was clean, well appointed kitchen. Fire place made it feel very cozy. Absolutely loved the view and watching/listening to all the sandhill cranes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay. Hard to leave.

The house was everything as advertised and the view was spectacular. Had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Would be difficult for more than a couple with the layout; however, for my wife and I it was hard to say goodbye.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pure Zen

My husband and I loved our stay in this adorable and spotless home. Having coffee on the patio overlooking the river was the best! So peaceful and relaxing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Tranquil Location

This is a great property. Turtle and wildlife are watching are primary activities. It is perfect for someone who wants to escape and read a book or set up a canvas and paint. I would recommend it for a couple but it can sleep 4 comfortably.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blue Zensation

The cottage was clean, well equipped and very comfortable. A great view of the river and surrounding marsh is an extra treat with Bald Eagles and Sandhill Cranes in the distance. A feeling of quiet but proximity to the activity of Saugatuk and Douglas made for a perfect weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful, peaceful location. A quick drive into town if you want to eat out, but a great escape if you're seeking tranquility. The view of the wetlands and the wildlife were our favorite things about it. The beds are great, and with all the windows open in the 2nd bedroom, it's almost like sleeping outdoors. Our only complaint was the overpowering liquid "air freshener" pod placed in the cottage. Unnecessary, and as someone sensitive to perfumes, this was almost gag-inducing. We placed it outside for the duration of our stay, opened all the windows and ran the fans to freshen the air the natural way.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet relaxation!

This property is beautiful, especially in springtime when all the marsh/river critters are active! Binoculars provided (a wonderful touch), prepare to birdwatch. There is one neighbor with a hot tub you can almost see from the backyard, otherwise it is very secluded and private. Did not bother us one bit. Very clean and all the comforts of home provided, the perfect place to get away and enjoy nature. Download the Merlin bird app, you won't be disappointed!! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and Quiet in the Woods

We stayed 3 nights at Blue Zen. It is in a very quiet, peaceful, natural location. The road to the house seemed to transport us from noisy and busy to quiet and calm. The house is as is reported. There is ample space for 2 people. We had guests for dinner one evening and enjoyed the outdoor space. It was nice to be able to use the fire pit, thanks for the wood. The house was clean and tidy. We found everything we needed, good internet access and tv entertainment. We would return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient with a view

This cottage has a beautiful view of the river and is convenient to downtown Saugatuck, which is only a few minutes drive away. We especially enjoyed bird watching and the tranquility of the property. There appears to be air conditioning in only one room, and you have to either go outside or go through one bedroom to get to the second “bedroom,” which is actually a converted sunroom. Neither of these things bothered us, however. The only negatives about the property for us: (1) the coffee pot is atrocious and (2) the steps down to the water are not in good condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay, we will gladly get a new coffee pot and would have been more than happy to do so during your stay! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blue Zen

Lovely location! Easy access to Saugutuck and Douglas but secluded and so beautiful! We were so fortunate to be there during Sandhill crane migration (we stayed 10/23-10/27) and there were literally hundreds of cranes in the marsh by the river!! Unfortunately we were also there during duck hunting season so the peace and tranquility was a bit ruined each morning but gunshots and loud boats. The gunshots scared all the cranes away! I would definitely avoid hunting season in the future! The property itself is lovely. Definitely only suited to one couple though. The second bed is essentially in a sun porch with no window coverings and you have to go through the primary bedroom to get to it. The bathroom is tiny but servicable. The bed in the primary bedroom is a Tempurpedic! Adjustable and massage included. As someone with a bad back who has had more than one trip ruined by a bad mattress, this was a real treat! . Overall fantastic property! We will be back but will avoid hunting season.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property lived up to its name, "Blue Zen". Surroundings were peaceful and serene, the cottage comfortable and well appointed. We highly recommend Blue Zen/Quaint Cottage if you are looking for a place that promotes serenity and enjoyment of nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue zen was quiet and peaceful!! Exactly like we wanted. Our boys 12 and 13 enjoyed playing in the river and fishing Very cute and clean place. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook with. We would love to come back again or check out another one of their properties
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second time my wife and I have stayed at Blue Zen. Both times have been wonderfully peaceful and we are planing a trip here every year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great little place in the woods!

a wonderful sanctuary in the woods on the banks of the kalamazoo river. lovely setting. great view of the river and the sunrise. home is clean and well appointed. we'll be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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