Call Me Francis - Walking distance to local shops, bars, and restaurants!
Welcome to Call Me Francis!
Your home away from home! Call Me Francis is a charming, light-filled four bedroom, three bath, three level Cape Cod, on the edge of “The Hill,” just steps away from all downtown Saugatuck has to offer. This freshly decorated and painted home boasts two comfortable common areas and three levels, so family and friends can vacation in comfort.
INSIDE THE HOME This three level home is the ideal getaway for extended families or friends to vacation together in comfort. As you enter the front door, you'll notice the clean tile entrance hallway and coat closet on your left, and the light-filled living room with plenty of comfortable seating with a new gas fireplace. Down the hall is the main floor bath with tub and shower set conveniently between the two main floor bedrooms, one of which has king bed, and the other two queen beds with new duvets, pillows, and cozy linens. Hardwood floors are throughout. The kitchen is fully appointed and bright with a large dining table and access to the lower level and screened porch with white porch furniture and comfortable, cushioned, seating – a perfect place to relax after a day of fun in town or at the nearby wineries, golf course, or beach. Just beyond the screened porch is the brick patio with tables and chairs, ready for al fresco dining.
Upstairs you'll be greeted by a clean, bright space that features a twin daybed and trundle in the large nook at the top of the stairs. From there, you will enter a spacious bedroom with a gorgeous king sleigh-bed, and down the hall is a roomy bathroom with a bidet, dressing table, and separate tub and shower.
The lower level is equally fresh, clean, and newly appointed. As you come down the stairs, you'll see the large family room with a leather sofa and comfortable chairs, tv and a foosball table. The lower level full bathroom with shower and the separate laundry room are off the main room. The twin daybed and trundle is located in this common space. Through a door at the end of the family room is another freshly painted and comfortable queen bedroom.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
“Call Me Francis” boasts 4 bedrooms, 6 sleeping areas, and sleeps 14 in the following configuration:
• First Floor, Back Bedroom: 1 King Bed
• First Floor, Front Bedroom: 1 Queen Beds
• Lower Level Bedroom: 1 Queen Bed
• Lower Level Family Room: 1 Twin Daybed with Twin Trundle
Enjoy the wood burning fire pit and Adirondack chairs located on the side of the expansive front yard located on a new built patio, complete with outdoor lighting. Early risers might enjoy their morning coffee on the cozy deck through the French doors in the kitchen. The back patio and table await you, as does the charming sitting area that is the screened porch. Croquet can be played under the beautiful trees in the large front yard.
Parking: Parking is provided for up to 3 cars in the driveway.
LOCATION If you are looking for a spacious vacation home in Downtown Saugatuck, look no further! This home has both privacy and convenience and is literally steps from Griffith and Butler streets and all the shops, restaurants and fun downtown has to offer including Saugatuck's Chain Link Ferry. Wicks Park on the riverfront is a 2-minute walk where you can enjoy weekly concerts during the summer, and beautiful views year-round. Fantastic Oval Beach is a quick 5 minute drive away.
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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, outdoor lighting and a deadlock
About the area
Saugatuck
Located in Saugatuck, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Saugatuck Center For the Arts and Express Yourself Art Barn. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Holland Station - 16 min drive
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
The Mitten Brewing Company - 5 min walk
The Grill @ Clearbrook - 3 min drive
Uncommon Coffee Roasters - 5 min walk
Sand Bar Saloon - 6 min walk
Pennyroyal Cafe - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Call Me Francis - Walking distance to local shops, bars, and restaurants! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Call Me Francis - Walking distance to local shops, bars, and restaurants!?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Call Me Francis - Walking distance to local shops, bars, and restaurants! on 6 Jun, 2026 start from S$873, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Call Me Francis - Walking distance to local shops, bars, and restaurants!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Call Me Francis - Walking distance to local shops, bars, and restaurants!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Call Me Francis - Walking distance to local shops, bars, and restaurants!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Call Me Francis - Walking distance to local shops, bars, and restaurants! located?
This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Butler Street, Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Kalamazoo River and Kalamazoo Lake are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Hello Bob,
Thank you for the lovely review. We greatly appreciate you staying with us. Hopefully, we can host you again in the future. The Jaqua Vacation Rental Team.
Perfect location within walking distance to the water, shops and restaurants. The house was very clean and spacious for 12 of us. Kitchen was FULLY stocked, far more than any other rental I’ve stayed at. Beds were comfortable. We did have to reach out to the host twice and they were immediately responsive.
Jessica H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. Call Me Francis is one of the more popular properties in our program (location and the size). Hopefully, we can host you again. Thank you, Anne
The home was beautiful, well equipped and in a great location. The property manager was so kind and helpful during a challenging time for our family.
Kara H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2024
Thank you for your lovely review, we greatly appreciate it. We were more than happy to help and we are glad to hear all worked out for you. We would love to host you again in the future. Thank you
Very nice property in a great location in Saugatuck. Walking distance to the shops and restaurants. The property was perfectly set up for our girls wine tasting weekend, with many bed rooms and places to gather.
Kate I.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2022
It was a pleasure hosting you and your friends, we hope you visit us again in the future!
Great stay. The space was inviting and offered plenty of room for the 11 guest that were staying. There were a few areas that had been missed in the cleaning process, but overall was impressed with what was provided.
Awesome walking distance to all the fun things we like to do! Place was clean inside. Ourdoor furniture could have been cleaned off better however. Loved the fire pit and big yard for kids to run around. Also need sharper knives or a sharpener
Booked this for my husband and our 6 adult children. It was perfect for us! Plenty of space for everyone to spread out (and this is a TALL group) very clean, and everything we needed to cook meals. Also super cozy when we wanted to relax and play games together. Perfect location to downtown Saugatuck, nice walk to shops and restaurants that were open off season. All amenities listed were there and made our stay extra special. Would love to come back for a summer trip.
Kara B.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2024
Thank you so very much. We would love to have you back again!
We had a great time at Call me Francis. Bedrooms were big and comfortable, Plenty of room in the kitchen to sit and have dinner. Location was perfect for walking into town. Neighbors complained about our parking. There was a strange smell coming from the garage disposal.
The house is an easy walk to many shops, bars, and restaurants on Butler and Water street. We planned an extended family weekend with ages from my 2yr old granddaughter to my 85 yr old mom and it was perfect for everyone... there's even an awesome park a couple blocks away for the little one! Home was very clean and all the bedrooms were large and comfy. Ourdoor space became the little one's secret garden; it's beautiful!
Beautiful home. Perfect for a girls weekend. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. Only constructive feedback is that bathroom window needs repair-open at top. Mini shampoo or soaps would be a nice touch too. Thanks and hope to be back.
Lisa T.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We will share with the homeowners your feedback.
Was in a great location and nice set up for our families. We enjoyed our stay! Large amount of daddy long leg spiders, no dish towels, tv did not work downstairs, electrical outlets stopped working in main level bedroom, very dirty under downstairs trundle bed, stool in basement took a long time to fill
We had a five night stay booked but had to leave the property during the second night due to a safety issue within the house. Thankfully the property is managed by a local realtor company who swiftly ensured we had another place to stay and were very easy to get hold of and supported us well through this.
The setting is serene and located within walking distance to the downtown along the Kalamazoo River. The kitchen is well equipped and spacious.
The fireplace gave the living room a warm and relaxing place to relax with friends. With four bedrooms there was space to spread out. Most beds were complete in set up (one needed a top sheet and another a blanket.) Our group would not hesitate to return.
This is the second year we have had our girls week-end here and it was Just as amazing as the first. It's an easy walk to downtown and all the shops.
The Kitchen was well appointed, and all areas of house were neat and clean. The only issue, if you can call it that, was there only one extra roll of toilet paper in the house and no extra paper towel. We did not remember that being the case last year, so that may be on us.
Thank you again for a great stay
Jill W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2024
Thank you Jill for your lovely review. We greatly appreciate it and your feddback. Unfortunately (per the guidebook we sent to you) we only supply a starter for our guest's stays (2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 paper towel roll, and one bathroom kit per bathroom. Hopefully, we can host you again in the future.
Nice spacious cape cod on a large wooded lot. Enough space for a large family to spread out. Plenty of beds and a basement. The property is a few blocks/walking distance to the marina, shops, and restaurants. Saugatuck was a cute town to visit, it was my first time visiting. The house had everything needed. There was one issue with the upstairs toilet and the property managers were prompt in fixing it. Communication was excellent, I would definitely recommend this property.
Great house close to town was perfect for our whole family ages 4 mo to 72 years! Nice surprise to see a gas grill when the listing said charcoal! House is bigger than it looks...plenty of room to spread out. Well equipped kitchen.We walked to town every day...so nice not to worry about parking. Oval beach is wonderful and close. We all loved it! Would be nice to have more than 1 towel per person for the week...
We've been coming every year for 23 years with our kids and grandkids
We had a gathering of a number of friends from across the state to celebrate a birthday.
The location to downtown was perfect, parking was more than what we hoped for with the number of people. I appreciated the email ahead of time letting us know what was supplied and what would be needed as far as essentials, ie: dishwasher soap, bathroom tissue etc.
Your flexibility in the timing of getting into the home was very much appreciated.
The home was very comfortable and was exactly what was needed for this weekend.
Thank you!
Jill W.
Perfect location for enjoying the area - it was an easy walk to downtown. The house was a great size for our group - 6 adults, 2 teens, and 4 kids.
The property was a little worn and could have use a more thorough cleaning and upkeep. The outdoor table wasn't really usable and the yard was covered in ant holes.
We also would have appreciated a few extra towels and little touches like more toilet paper and coffee. No deal breakers but things that set some places apart from the others.
Property manager was very communicative and responsive.
Stephanie H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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