Mid Century Hutchins Lake Retreat - Fam-Friendly!

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A patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake with boats and a grassy area.
A grassy area with colorful Adirondack chairs and a dock extending into a lake.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a fireplace, a television, and a bookshelf.
A house with a patio area featuring a table and chairs, a grill, and a striped umbrella.
A cozy room with wooden walls, a red leather sofa, patterned armchairs, and a striped couch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Hutchins Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Fennville, MI
  • Place, Hutchins Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Butler Street
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living room sofa sleeper

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Fennville

Located in Fennville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Express Yourself Art Barn and Saugatuck Center For the Arts.
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Fennville, MI

What's nearby

  • Hutchins Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Butler Street - 14 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 14 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Silver Lake - 16 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Oval Beach - 20 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 28 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iggy’s Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Goose Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saugatuck Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Douglas Root Beer Barrel - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mid Century Hutchins Lake Retreat - Fam-Friendly! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mid Century Hutchins Lake Retreat - Fam-Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mid Century Hutchins Lake Retreat - Fam-Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mid Century Hutchins Lake Retreat - Fam-Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Fennville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hutchins Lake and Fenn Valley Vineyards. Express Yourself Art Barn and Kalamazoo River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 94 out of 103 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hutchins Lake 2025

This was a great place to stay with our family and enjoy Hutchins Lake and being together! There was plenty to do outside and inside. We highly recommend this location!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2025
We enjoyed hosting your family, and hope you will return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at the cottage. The house had everything we needed for a great stay and we loved the huge backyard for yard games and a wonderful setting to enjoy Hutchins lake. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great charm and location.

Our family enjoyed our time at this quaint cottage. Lots of fun things to do in the area. Cottage had lots of fun decor and and all the necessities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
We're happy to hear you enjoyed all that is Cute As the Dickins about our lake cottage. Thank you for being great guests...we would be happy to host you in the future and hope you will return! Cheers! Bob and Kym Dickinson Zumbrink
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great trip!

As always, the stay was fantastic! The property even had some upgrades made that were unexpected yet appreciated!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Always a joy to host you and your darling family. Thank you for leaving it in such good shape! We hope to host you again next summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, lake and location! Loved everything about it. Super appreciated all the "extras' from the host. Enjoyed mornings on the lake and exploring some of the nearby towns. Large bedroom was even bigger than expected. House reminded me so much of visiting my Grandmother, in all the best ways. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2025
Thank you Josie! It was pleasure to host you and your family! We’re so happy you enjoyed the spacious king bunk bedroom…and that our home reminded you of visiting your grandmother. We consider it a privilege to share my grandparents home, as it was always and is so special to me. Hope to see you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

We all enjoyed our stay. Look forward to next year!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2024
Thank you for your glowing review! We look forward to hosting you next year! Kym
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect summer vacation

We are so glad we chose the Cute as The Dickins cottage for our summer vacation. The cottage was impeccably clean, comfortable and homey and Kym was an attentive host making sure everything was perfect. We loved the location being so close to Lake Michigan beaches so we could enjoy both lakes. We will definitely book again in the future if we plan another Michigan vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2024
Thank you for the glowing review Cindy! It’s fun to share our home with others who appreciate our efforts to present an exceptionally clean, comfortable and inviting experience! We’ve always said Fennville is West Michigan's best kept secret! The secret may have gotten out! We look forward to hosting you again in the future should you decide to return to MI! Kind regards, Kym Dickinson Zumbrink
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

We had a great time. Every thing was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2023
Thank you!! We look forward to hosting you again next year!!
Archival

8/10 Good

Comfortable, quaint cottage

If you are looking for a cottage that is a great place to relax and enjoy the lake with your family, this is the place to be! The cottage was clean and had all the amenities needed to enjoy your stay. Great location and sandy shallow lakefront to enjoy the water. We really enjoyed our time at the lake and look forward to returning next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thank you for choosing our home for your vacation this summer...we look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Famiy Time

We enjoyed our family getaway at Hutchins Lake, especially fishing, going to the sandbar, and sharing family meals. The kitchen was well stocked with everything to prepare meals and the hostess is very welcoming and had surprises for us. The cottage is wonderful and provides space for all. A wonderful place for vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great week!

A great experience! This makes it 3 summers in a row that we have stayed at this property. It is well maintained, and a great place for family to enjoy and relax!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2022
Thank you Cal and family...we enjoy hosting you and hope you will return for a 4th stay next summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time during our week on the lake. The house is just as pictured. The lake views are beautiful and the yard is nicely shaded in the afternoon. We had our 16-month-old daughter with us and it was perfect that the lake was shallow at about 1-2 feet of water from shore to the end of the dock. She was able to end sit down in it and play with the sand. We truly enjoyed our stay and planned to come back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
We appreciate your sweet and informational review…yes our beach area is fabulous! Nice and shallow for kids, spring fed very clean lake. Thank you for choosing Cute As the Dickins Cottage for your vaca! We hope you will return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in the Sun

We enjoyed this property immensely! From water activities on the lake to s’more’s around the campfire in the evening. Kym was very gracious and accommodating every need and then some. Would highly recommend this property for all ages and families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
It was our pleasure to host you both! We hope you will visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location, Beautiful Cottage!

Idyllic, cute cottage right on Hutchins Lake, immaculate and clean and really well stocked. Had a great time using the kayaks and loved grilling outside. It was peaceful and serene and the perfect location to escape busy life and switch off for a few days. Kym was kind enough to send us lots of recommendations and super easy to communicate. Would love to stay again in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fennville

We had a great time! Thank you for having us <3
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2023
Thank you Kelly for choosing Cute As The Dickins Cottage for your family vacation! We appreciate your kind review and note in our guest book!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chris Cooper

Beautiful location on the water with a deck, fishing boat, kayaks, and a paddle boat. The house had everything we needed to cook dinners and a great spot to eat outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2024
Thank you Chris! We love hearing when guests enjoy our little piece of tranquility and fin on Hutchins Lake! You were wonderful guests to host; we invite you to come back and hope that you will! Kind regards, Kym Cute As The Dickins Cottages
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation stay

Second year renting here. Great both times. Good for kayaks, paddle boat, swimming, younger children and up. Wineries, fruit picking and great beaches nearby (South Haven, Holland, Oval Beach, and Saugatuck Dunes and city all within 20-25 minutes). Nice cottage with what you need for your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2021
It was a pleasure to host you and your family once again! We love our cottage for all the reasons you mentioned…location is terrific! Lake is very usable, accessible and so clean…thank you for choosing to spend your vacation with us again this year! We hope you’ll return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot in Fennville,MI

We had an excellent time staying at this lovely cottage! It was amazingly clean and we didn't want for anything! The beds were super comfy and we really appreciated having the sheets and towels provided for us. Fennville is a great location with a cute town and very conveniently located close to Lake Michigan,Saugatuck,Douglas,Holland and South Haven. We enjoyed relaxing by the lake and making yummy s'mores. Kym was very easy to get ahold of and answered our many questions promptly. We had a wonderful vacation and hope to visit this area and this property again some day. Thank you Kym for sharing all your knowledge of the area with us and providing us with a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2025
You’re so welcome Laureli. It was such a pleasure to share our home with you and help you discover the area! We do hope if you come back to MI for another vaca you will consider staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute as a dickens

Everything was in working order. Kym was responsive to questions. Exactly as listed.The lake front view is a seller but absolutely loved the retro authentic mid century decorative touches taking care not to disturb the original decor.I love this place and will return again…
Stayed 15 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene

We enjoyed our entire weekend at the cabin. The views of the lake were lovely and the cabin was spotless. The only blip was not being able to communicate with the owners through VRBO's site, but we resolved that by using text messages. All in all a wonderful experience. Thanks Kym and Bob
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

family vacation

My family and I stayed at Cute as the Dickins cottage and had a great time. The owners were wonderful to deal with and very accommodating. The cottage was very clean and had everything you would need to make you feel at home. We have 3 boys and they had a great time in the lake and fishing, even our 2 1/2 year old could wade out just fine and safely. The is plenty to do near Fennville if you want to get out and explore too. We would definitely recommend staying.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much Jen & family!! You were wonderful guests, and even the neighbors commented on what a nice family we had staying. We're so happy you enjoyed it, and we hope you will return! Thank you for leaving the house in great shape for us to get ready for the next group. This is just what we were looking for when we started this endeavor...to be able to share our fond memories of fun on Hutchins Lake and in Cute As The Dickins cottage with others. Thank you for the sweet review. Bob and Kym
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable

This was a great place to stay. House was exactly as described. The owners were very gracious. My only complaint was that I could not respond to the owners during our stay because the security codes VRBO sent would not go through. There has to be a better way than using these codes. We would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2024
We were so happy to be part of your anniversary celebration!! And so happy you loved the cottage and everything about Fennville! We look forward to hosting you next summer! I will definitely call VRBO and see what is up with the codes you received. First time we’ve heard of anything like that! And we value communication, so I’m on it! Thank you for the wonderful review and for choosing Cute As The Dickins for your anniversary weekend!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Vacation on Hutchins Lake

Cute as a Dickens lake house lives up to its name and more! Our family which consists of my husband, 2 children (ages 5 and 2) my mother and myself spent 7 days at this lovely lake home. We had everything at our disposal including 2 kayaks, a paddle boat, beach supplies, toys and an amazing outdoor play set. Our kids were always entertained while we were there! The location of this home is ideal to visit all the adorable towns including Fennville, Saugatuk, South Haven, and Holland. We can't wait to stay at Cute as Dickens again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at our family lake home Cute As the Dickins! It sounds like you took full advantage of all the lake and area have to offer, and we welcome back anytime! You were excellent guests and we appreciate the wonderful care you took of the cottage. Cheers! Bob and Kym
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July ‘23

We were there over the Fourth, and the festivities surrounding the lake were fantastic. The cottage was a great spot for a group of all ages. The location right on the shallow lake was great for the little ones. The adults also enjoyed the lake and the patio. Host was very hospitable, welcoming, and quick to answer any questions or to address concerns. Short drive into town, and not much further for Douglas/Saugatuck or Holland. We’ll definitely consider a return trip in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Thank you for choosing Cute As The Dickins for your vacation stay! We enjoyed hosting your family and look forward to a return visit!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Bradshaw Family

Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time staying at Destination Chill! The house is absolutely adorable, and it is a great floor plan. We used every inch of it. The views from the balcony's were spectacular. We would love to come back next year.
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