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Charming 2B/1B Cottage, Private Patio, Downtown, OffStreet Parking, Dog Friendly

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Jan's Cottage
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming 2B/1B Cottage, Private Patio, Downtown, OffStreet Parking, Dog Friendly

Weekly Rentals only from mid-June thru the Labor Day Week on a Friday to Friday Rental Cycle

Short Term/Nightly Rentals are available during the Spring & Fall seasons. Rates vary depending upon the length of stay and day of the week. Specify dates for a detailed quote.
Save over $300 Off the Weekly Summer Rate during May and November.


This rental is a charming, two bedroom cottage perfect for a romantic couples' get-a-way or small family vacation. It has an ideal location just two houses from downtown shops and restaurants and is secluded on a dead end,. cul-de-sac with little traffic or pedestrian noise. The cottage has a very private stone patio in the back off the master bedroom which has an umbrella table and chairs and a chimenea for romantic fires, on those cool nights. The large side yard is nicely landscaped and is a great place for a picnic, yard games or child's play. The cottage is Pet Friendly and there's even a bike rack for securing your bike. Pickleball and Tennis courts are just a few blocks away.

Being just a stone's throw from downtown you'll find yourself walking everywhere. The Cottage is also only a block away from the river and Wickes Park where you can sit and watch the river boat traffic, people watch or fish. The chain ferry is at the end of the street and can take you across the river where you can walk or ride your bike to the beach.

Having two (2) on-site parking spots is especially welcoming when you drive somewhere and come back later to find them waiting on your return and being the only two open spots anywhere around. You'll enjoy your time in this cottage and the ease of access to downtown. You'll definitely want to return.

The cottage is rented weekly during the Summer Season and nightly during the Spring and Fall with a 2 or 3 night minimum stay.

Two small dogs (20 lbs each or less or one medium sized) are allowed with the owner's approval and payment of a Pet Fee. Please read the included Pet Policy requirements; especially the need to kennel/crate your pet(s) whenever left alone in the cottage.

Our linen package includes bed pads, pillows, pillow cases, sheets and blankets. Bath mats & dish towels are also provided. However, It is necessary for you to bring your own bath and beach towels. Obviously, the washer/dryer will make this requirement easier.

Keywords: Downtown Saugatuck, Vacation Lodging, Family Vacation Cottage, Seasonal Rental, Romantic, Charming, Intimate, Private, Big Side Yard, Stone Patio, Pet Friendly, Small Pets Allowed, Child Friendly, Kid Friendly, Children Approved

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cottage is ideal for small children
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Events

No events allowed
No Large or Noisy Parties are Allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Small/Med Dogs are allowed. Cats are not accepted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed in the Cottage. OK on patio

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please do not strip the beds. Leave them messed up so we can tell which ones were used. Please call us at 616-886-6829 before leaving, so we can get your feedback and know you are checking out.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets must be kept in kennel/crate when left alone in the cottage. A walk through inspection will be done at check-out to determine deposit returned
Noisy parties/events are not allowed. Smoking is only allowed outside. Failure to obey either of these rules can result in eviction & loss of payments
There is parking for 2 cars on property. RVs, motor homes, trailers and tents are not allowed on property. Additional parking on public side streets

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number CSTR-230086
Property # 414297vb
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
Note from host: No Large or Noisy Parties are Allowed
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

About the area

Saugatuck

Located in Saugatuck, this cottage is in the city centre. 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 in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wicks Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kalamazoo Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kalamazoo River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 17 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 2B/1B Cottage, Private Patio, Downtown, OffStreet Parking, Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Charming 2B/1B Cottage, Private Patio, Downtown, OffStreet Parking, Dog Friendly?

As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming 2B/1B Cottage, Private Patio, Downtown, OffStreet Parking, Dog Friendly on 1 Sept, 2026 start from S$372, 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 Charming 2B/1B Cottage, Private Patio, Downtown, OffStreet Parking, Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 2B/1B Cottage, Private Patio, Downtown, OffStreet Parking, Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 2B/1B Cottage, Private Patio, Downtown, OffStreet Parking, Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 2B/1B Cottage, Private Patio, Downtown, OffStreet Parking, Dog Friendly located?

Located in Downtown Saugatuck, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Butler Street, Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Wicks Park and Kalamazoo Lake are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, cute cottage and very nice owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thanks for taking the time to write your review.;We're so happy you were pleased with the Cottage and our hosting. Please come another time and enjoy our great location and amenities. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very cute little cottage, tucked away at the end of a quiet street, but an easy walk into town. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review Jan's cottage. We're so glad you appreciated it for the many features you mentioned. It is so well located yet also has privacy parking for those days when Saugatuck is so busy. There's so much to enjoy and we look forward to you coming back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic private patio with chiminea and off street parking in the center of town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2025
Thanks for your positive comments about Jan's cottage. It is very centrally located yet you have two off-atreet parking places which become very critical during high traffic times sowntown. So glad you enjoyed the stone patio and chiminea. It does create a very cozy space with great privacy from any pedestrian or traffic noise. Come bacj anytime you' can, you'll always be welcome
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little cottage for a weekend getaway. Location was amazing and the cottage was very well kept and nice! Would definitely recommend staying there. Communication with the owners was easy as they truly want you to have a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and adorable cottage - charming inside and out! Great communication with the host. Just steps away from great restaurants and shopping - very convenient! Everything you need for a Saugatauk stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to give us such a complete and excellant review. We're so happy Jan's Cottage exceeded your expections and that you appreciated our communication efforts. Wealways try to make sure that our guests have all the information they need to enjoy their stay and the Saugatuck community. Please come another time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Great location

Very clean and walking distance to everything in downtown saugatuck
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with included parking is very convenient to walk to the Saugatuck stores and restaurants and is a short drive to the beach. The backyard patio is very nice and secluded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was well equipped and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie's Funky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was exactly as described! Cute neighborhood close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay in our Cottage and that it was exactly what you wanted. We do our best to meet our guests expectations and insure they have a wonderful place to stay.. please come again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Cute cottage! Great Location in Saugatuck!

Great Location for walking to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2020
Thank you for staying with us for 5 weeks. We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay. I enjoyed playing golf with Richard and his son. Would love to have you come back and see us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia E.

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

Great location

Great cottage. Fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2020
Thanks for taking the time to review our Cottage and to give us such an excellant review. Please come and stay with us again.
Verified

8/10 Good

James D.

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

Great cottage, great location!

Great cottage in downtown Saugatuck within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2020
Thank you for taking time to review Jan's Cottage. We are very glad you enjoyed the cottage and your stay in Saugatuck
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect location. we could walk to the Main Street of town where all the shops and restaurants were located..We also enjoyed the back patio. There was off street parking which was a real plus! We would definitely stay again. Jim & Nancy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your positive and detailed review. You touched on the many great benefits of our Cottage that make it such a pleasant place to stay. The location offers a busy day or night on the town and a very cozy, comfortable place to relax in between the adventures. Please come again next year to enjoy our great town.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Perfect cottage for a getaway weekend!

Cute and private cottage within walking distance of coffee shops, restaurants, and bars and just a short drive from the beach and area kayaking!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2024
Thanks very much for your review. We're glad you had a good time and enjoyed the many outdoor activities and accessibility to the downtown from our cottage. It is nice to walk everywhere and have off street parking so you don't have to look for it later when things get busy. Please come again and stay in her cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

Excellent location!!

Cute cottage in a great location downtown!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2021
Thank you for your nice review. We appreciated your vacation visit to Saugatuck. Please come again next year and enjoy the Jan's Cottage again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie G.

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

Great stay, great location

Absolutely loved the walkability of this quaint little place. Gary was lovely, proactive, and responsive. I look forward to staying here the next time I am in Visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Nice Hideaway

We had a pleasant stay in this little cottage. close to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2022
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your stay. We appreciate your positive comments and are glad you had a good time in Saugatuck. Please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Jans Cottage

Cute little place close to restaurants and the water. We would stay again but wish they supplied bath towels.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2025
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the proxximity of the Cottage to downtown.. Also, thanks for your comments regarding suppling bath towels. After COVID, we found many people prefered suppling their own bath towels. However, we can provide loaner towels for people flying and/or driving from long distances.Maybe its time to review this situation again to see if feelings have changed. Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Great Location

We will definitely book this cottage again if available for our next stay in Saugatuck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our cottage. We love such positive comments and hope you will definitely come back and stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage that has the very best location. Only a couple blocks of flat walking to restaurants, stores, playground and the river. Nice owners. Pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house for a couple, with a second bedroom with twin beds for kids, plus pet friendly! Great location for easy access to all of downtown Saugatuck, yet on a quiet side street with off street parking, perfect for our 2 week stay. Owners are responsive, detail oriented and local to take care of any issues that might arise. A good find, and we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Perfect location!

The cottage was perfect for our fall family getaway. It is very charming and had everything we needed for our family of four. The location is perfect and the owners were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this property twice and love it. Very cozy and clean. The location is perfect - its only about a block or less to downtown Saugatuck and across the way from the Chain Ferry. There is parking for 2 vehicles- and thats important cos parking can be very difficult during the summer months.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2025
Thank you so very much for your nice review. It's always great to have people come back and stay with us a second or third or more times. Hope to see you again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

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

Wonderful Location

Wonderful trip and about the best location we've had in 22 years. House was very clean and had everything we needed. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2023
Thank you for the positive assessment of Jan's Cottage. Hearing from someone who's visited Saugatuck over 22 years really means a lot. The fact that it's the best location you've had and the cottage was very clean and had everything you needed should make anyone considering a stay feel very secure in their decision. Thank you for staying and we'll look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another wonderful vacation at Jan's Cottage. The cottage is cute and sized just right for for us. We really like the close proximity to downtown which allows us to walk our dog. Gary is always attentive to any issues that arise. We will be back next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2025
Thanks for the great review. It is wonderful to see our prior guests come back year after year to stay in Jan's Cottage. The location is perfect being just two houses off the main street andbeing on a dead end means you get little traffic or pedestrian noise. Even if you drsomewhere you always know you have two off street parking spots when you return. The Cottage is ideal for a couple or a family with a small child or two. It's especially great if you bring your pet. Saugatuck is such a fun place and you are so smart to come in the fall when it's easier to get into all the shops and restaurants. We'll look forward to seeing you again next year. Thanks

About the host

Hosted by Janet Kemp

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Jan and Gary owned and operated the Marywood Manor Suites and Cottages for over 20 years. Jan was a licensed Real Estate Broker and owner of a local real estate office for many years. Gary was Vice President of a Fortune 500 office furniture manufacture before retirement. They sailed and lived aboard their 44' catamaran for pver 15 winters in
Florida and the Bahamas. Since selling their boat in 2015 they have spent winters in Naples, Florida.

Why they chose this property

They bought this cottage because it looked like a wonderful rental cottage and was just across the street from Marywood Manor. The cottage has since been updated with many improvements over the years into one of the more cozy, charming cottages in the heart of downtown Saugatuck

What makes this property unique

You'll love the location of the cottage just off the downtown business district and will appreciate its' quiet seclusion on the dead-end of Mary Street. You'll also love the intimacy and coziness that is very relaxing. Besides being a romantic get away it is also an ideal cottage for a young couple with small children. With a busy kiddie park just a block away and the nice side yard for lawn games and child's play it works perfectly for kids. The owners also accept small pets as long as the tenant agrees to their Pet Policy. There is a large stone patio off the Master bedroom that has an outdoor table and chairs and a chimenea for providing a cozy fire on a romantic evening of quiet conversation and a glass of wine. This cottage has all the privacy and conveniences as well as being in an ideal location with great access to Saugatuck's shops and restaurants.

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