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Waterfront Unit w/ Great River Views! Welcome to the Star Studio at Paddlewheel Properties! Located along the Kalamazoo River, Downtown Saugatuck!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Place, Butler Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wicks Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

About this property

Waterfront Unit w/ Great River Views! Welcome to the Star Studio at Paddlewheel Properties! Located along the Kalamazoo River, Downtown Saugatuck!

This newly renovated upstairs studio apartment may be reserved as a stand alone stay or as additional space when renting the Paddlewheel Penthouse. Features a king bed, kitchenette, stand up shower in bathroom, and cozy dining and living space with beautiful views. Located in the building where the famous Star of Saugatuck operates, this downtown location has river views and fantastic people watching! Air conditioning, wifi, cable and smart TV. Walking distance to all things Downtown Saugatuck, this unique and exquisite place is perfect for a couple or single traveler.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3327227vb
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 first aid kit

About the area

Saugatuck

Located on a river, this apartment is in Downtown Saugatuck, a neighbourhood in Saugatuck. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like wildlife walks.
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Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kalamazoo Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wicks Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saugatuck Chain Ferry - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mitten Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Grill @ Clearbrook - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sand Bar Saloon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Unit w/ Great River Views! Welcome to the Star Studio at Paddlewheel Properties! Located along the Kalamazoo River, Downtown Saugatuck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Unit w/ Great River Views! Welcome to the Star Studio at Paddlewheel Properties! Located along the Kalamazoo River, Downtown Saugatuck!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Unit w/ Great River Views! Welcome to the Star Studio at Paddlewheel Properties! Located along the Kalamazoo River, Downtown Saugatuck!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Unit w/ Great River Views! Welcome to the Star Studio at Paddlewheel Properties! Located along the Kalamazoo River, Downtown Saugatuck!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Unit w/ Great River Views! Welcome to the Star Studio at Paddlewheel Properties! Located along the Kalamazoo River, Downtown Saugatuck! located?

Located in Downtown Saugatuck, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kalamazoo Lake, Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Kalamazoo River and Butler Street are just steps away.

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. 55 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One night stay on Thanksgiving visiting family. Beautiful snowfall and very well appointed and cozy!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin B.

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

Great stay!

This property exceeded our expectations in every way and we are looking forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2025
So happy to hear you had a great time! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Hope to see you again Calvin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Weekend stay

Five stars, excellent property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for leaving us 5 stars. We really appreciate it! Hope to see you in Saugatuck again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Val T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River dock view - shades up another bldg/residence has view right in to bedroom (maybe shades that open from the top instead?). Did have some loud voices from neighbors.Very conveniently located from town for walkers, which we like. Very clean. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar, 2026
Hi Val, thank you for your feedback. We hope you come see us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super cozy place on the water. Coffee and water view were outstanding and relaxing. Everything in town is just a few minutes of walking. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful unit and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
Hi Amy, we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We hope you come visit Saugatuck again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous room right on the river. It was absolutely immaculate and had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Sarah. We appreciate your kind words. Hope to see you in Saugatuck again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot! Perfect location for all the fun! Clean and comfy! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
So glad to hear! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice updated building. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! We hope to host you again, should you ever be back in the area. Take good care!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Great location

Great for a weekend getaway. The place is very clean, with an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Kevin. We hope to see you back with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hEATHER H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect. Close to everything and loved watching the boats!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Heather. You were a great a group and we hope to see you back with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JIM B.

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

Great location and comfortable accommodations

Very relaxing and pleasant with a great location for watching the boats on the river. Also very convenient for shopping and eating establishments.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb, 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review! We strive to provide the best guest experience possible, and your feedback means so much! If you are ever back in the area, we would love to host you again, Jim!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

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

Great weekend

Perfect location, clean, spacious. Loved it all around. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Olivia. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the unit and location. We hope to see you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Great location

Super clean, easy to check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb, 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review! We strive to provide the best guest experience possible, and your feedback means so much! If you are ever back in the area, we would love to host you again, Scott!
Verified

8/10 Good

Demolition C.

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

Great view close to everything

It was easy to drive around. The food and the restaurants which were plenty was good. The people that lived in town were very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2025
We love this review Demolition! So happy to hear you had a great time. We hope you come visit Saugatuck again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing stay. The room was very cute, clean, and large. We loved the set up with the 2 recliners as well. It was very clean and in excellent condition. We will be back!! Thanks so much!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

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

Early Winter Relax

Great little town with tons of sights and entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Happy to hear you had a great winter relaxation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Simple relaxing stay

Clean, convenient, parking okay but tight. Enjoyed in off-season
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2024
We are happy to hear you had a relaxing time. Parking can be difficult if you have a larger vehicle. Next time just let us know and you may park in the lot kiddie corner to the building. We want to make everything simple and convenient for our guests :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic little getaway. Very clean and safe area. Highly recommend. Very responsive property contact. A
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2025
Hi Philip, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your kind words. We hope to see you back in Saugatuck sometime soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

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

Great little place

Perfect stay. Very clean place and had an excellent view of the river. Property manager provided all the necessary info and I had no issues whatsoever. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Lauren. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We also love those views! Hope to have you back :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kali P.

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

Perfect getaway

This was a perfect spot for a couple day getaway! The room was very clean and had a beautiful view of the river. The location is great as everything was in walking distance. Highly recommend, would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the space and location. We also love it! Hope to see you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

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

Great Getaway

Took my husband here for his birthday and some much needed R&R. We sat or laid around, which was the objective. Felt rejuvenated when we left. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Maria. We are so happy to hear that you and your husband were able to have some rest & relaxation. Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Wonderful Stay

The location of this unit was just wonderful. Comfortable accomodations and very quiet day and night. Such a beautiful view out the window, we would definitely stay in this lovely property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2024
We love to hear you would stay again! We would love to have you back! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Captain’s Quarters

Beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2024
So happy to hear you liked the property! You were great guests, we hope to see you back.

About the host

Hosted by Birdie

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The Star Studio is located at Paddlewheel Properties in Saugatuck, MI.
Registration Number CSTR-240013

What makes this property unique

Amazing views of the Kalamazoo River and town.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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