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Spacious Basement (Garden) Apartment, Short Walk to Lake Michigan

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An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, a grill, and a dining table with chairs.
A forested area with tall trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There are three bar stools and a sink with a faucet.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view of trees.
A covered porch with stone pillars, red flowers, and a seating area with a chair and table.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Fennville, MI
  • Place, Butler Street
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Basement (Garden) Apartment, Short Walk to Lake Michigan

The apartment is on the lower level of a home built in 2014, and is approximately 2000 sq ft. open-plan with its own entrance. It is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit with a queen and twin bed in each bedroom. There are also 2 futons in the living area for additional guests, if needed. Up to two pets are permitted. Smoking is not permitted.
The unit is equipped with free wi-fi and a large format television with DirecTV. The kitchen has a breakfast counter with a drip coffee maker, a gas range, a dishwasher and a microwave. There are laundry facilities in the utility room.
The unit is located in a wooded area close to Lake Michigan. There are two areas of beach access within walking distance (about a quarter of a mile each, north and south of Stone Bridge Trail.)
The home's patio includes an outdoor fireplace and a grill that are available to guests. There is a pergola over the patio with lights strung and on a dusk to 2am period.
The wooded acreage adjoins a conservatory and has many walking trails available.
The location is convenient to Saugatuck, Douglas, Fennville, and South Haven. The region offers many shops, restaurants, galleries, wineries, breweries, orchards and farm markets.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
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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
Return the keys
Checkout is expected by 11 am.
Leave the keys on the desk.
Do not remake the beds. We will collect all used linens and send them to the laundry.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1337534vb
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

Fennville

Located in Fennville, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Express Yourself Art Barn and Saugatuck Center For the Arts are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Fennville, MI

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 9 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 10 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Silver Lake - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 13 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Oval Beach - 16 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 22 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Noble Twist - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The BARge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Saugatuck Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Basement (Garden) Apartment, Short Walk to Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious Basement (Garden) Apartment, Short Walk to Lake Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Basement (Garden) Apartment, Short Walk to Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Basement (Garden) Apartment, Short Walk to Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Basement (Garden) Apartment, Short Walk to Lake Michigan located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Blue Star Antique Pavilion and Saugatuck Brewing Company. Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society and Kalamazoo River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 248 out of 259 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 259 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 259 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great rental. The hosts greeted us when we arrived. Very close to where we needed to be. Quiet and beautiful!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and very spacious unit. Hosts were so easy to communicate with and very thorough in their overview of the space the day of check in. Wonderful experience overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place cannot be beat for its price & location! Wonderful hosts. We had a great family vacation. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great, close to lake, room temperature was cool, large living space, large bedrooms, clean and modern, warm showers, friendly hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time I have stayed at this great place. Very quiet neighborhood tucked away in the woods. Very spacious, clean and reasonably priced. I will always stay there if it’s available when I’m in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
This was a perfect place to stay for our vacation! The location was peaceful and near to all the places we wanted to visit. At the end of the day it was great to come back to a clean and comfortable apartment that felt like home! Thank you to our hosts for their respectful attention to all our needs!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, the space was clean, convenient, and perfect for our needs. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location-perfect for our needs! We like to go rock hunting and found several spots to look that were very near this property! Clean and spacious and includes a laundry room. The A/C was working very well! We liked using the bbq and pic-nic table in the beautiful back yard. The hosts even offered fresh herbs from their garden for our steaks. Over all great location close to Saugatuck and Douglas. Thanks John & Frank!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! The location great. The private trails and peaceful property were perfect. The space was beautiful, spacious, clean and had everything we needed. Frank and John were so kind and helpful. Thank you for sharing your home with us, we will definitely be back if we’re in the area again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Frank and John were terrific hosts, helpful and accommodating. Frank brought us two great Michigan peaches to enjoy. The Garden Apartment is very spacious and clean. Very modern appliances in a large kitchen area. TV offers a wide range of programing.The town of Fennville with its attractions is literally 10 minutes away.Our only caveat for older or folks with physical limitations is that there are 12 steps to the apartment.All in all we had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, comfortable apartment with separate entrance as part of a home in a beautiful wooded area not far from the beach on Lake Michigan. Parking right at the front door for easy accessibility to the apartment. We would have loved to enjoy the walking trails on the neighborhood property if not for the rain on our last day. Easy and clear communication with our hosts, as well as easy check-in as described at the VRBO site. Convenient location for accessing restaurants and events in Douglas and Saugatuck. We enjoyed our stay and would book again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is pet friendly, although I did not bring my dog. The hosts are super nice, thoughtful and very welcoming.Laundry room on premises is very convenient.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was friendly, space was clean and quiet. Perfect for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

MI stay

Very clean, hosts were great, quiet, and a good location for us to be a short distance from family in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent beach rental

Excellent vacation rental near many Lake Michigan beaches. Nice peaceful and quiet rental! Hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing, comfortable stay

The location was exactly as described and we enjoyed our stay tremendously. Thanks to very nice hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2024
Many thanks for your review. We look forward to seeing you again. Frank and John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here! Thank you again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay.

Quiet location off the beaten path, but close to everything from beaches to wineries. Property owners, cleanliness, and check in were excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay for a girls’ weekend getaway! Our hosts were very welcoming. The place was immaculate and near a lot of local attractions. Be sure to enjoy the outdoor seating area. The grounds are beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay especially if you love the beach!

This clean, spacious, comfortable lodging had walkable access to a great stretch of Lake Michigan’s beach. The neighborhood was surrounded by beautiful woods. Our stay was relaxing and memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

This is the 3rd time we have stayed and have been very satisfied with the whole experience. Thank you for being great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
If traveling with a large, 10 year old dog you may be disappointed. First of all this is a basement with only one way in or out and 12 steps up and down. Beach access is approximately 1/3rd of a mile, but not dog friendly. In fact the closest dog friendly is Douglas Park approximately 14 miles. Great Beach but be ready to take on 90 steps.The basement was very nice and comfortable and our hosts Frank and John were the same.Patio needs work. Not as nice as the pics.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic rental

The host was very gracious and very attentive, and the place was spotless! The location is stunning, just an absolutely beautiful area minutes from everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Check-in was easy. Spacious, clean apartment. Hosts were available if needed. We, as well as our golden doodle, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great location with plenty of space for us and our 3 children. We loved the use of the kitchen and the easy walk to the beach. Frank and John were very quick to respond if we needed anything. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Frank Michaels and John Donovan

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John and I met in 2001, both having survived previous long-term partners. John had served decades as a fire fighter in the Chicago suburbs. I had worked for decades for a Chicago corporation.
We enjoyed the 2-hour proximity of a Michigan campground and parked our motor coach there for many years, while we got to know the area.

Why they chose this property

We purchased and built our home on a wooded lot in 2014. The lot backs to a wooded conservatory. The apartment was created during the construction with the intention to provide vacation rentals, and is separately zoned for heating and air conditioning.
Local wildlife include deer, black, brown and fox squirrels, wild turkeys, piliated wood peckers, and a wide variety of other birds.
Guests are welcome to use the screened-in porch, patio and outdoor fireplace and grill at the back of the house.

What makes this property unique

Large rooms with high ceilings
Walking distance to two public beaches
Wooded public trails (Insect repellent, such as Deep Woods OFF, recommended.)
Less than 10 miles to Saugatuck-Douglas, Fennville, South Haven
Natural gas powered, full-house generator
Full-house water filter
No available sewers. We are on a septic system. NOTE: ONLY human waste and toilet paper should be flushed down the toilets.

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