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Private Cottage w/Wood-Burning Fireplace, WiFi, and Lakefront Access

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free internet, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Cottage w/Wood-Burning Fireplace, WiFi, and Lakefront Access

Beach Cottage

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If you've ever imagined having your own low-key cottage on the lake, Beach Cottage is a great place to live out that dream. Tucked away in a vibrant woodland, this wonderful cottage is a perfect escape from the day-to-day. Dine-in on the four-season porch with views of Lake Michigan and the surrounding trees. Gather with your group by the fireplace to enjoy a nice chat with them as you plan tomorrow's adventures. Enjoy days at the beach and nights around the firepit or grilling in the gas grill available. The views from the top of the bluff are priceless and the sound of the waves makes this home a very relaxing getaway.

What’s nearby:
You’ll find Saugatuck and Douglas less than six miles to the north or South Haven 15.6 miles to the south. There you can enjoy the shops, restaurants, art galleries, and more. Douglas and Oval beach are also within six miles.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
Full sofa bed

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1192 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Dog friendly Private Cozy Cottage With Lakefront Access
28660

About the neighborhood

Map
Fennville, MI

What's nearby

  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 8 min drive
  • Butler Street - 9 min drive
  • Oval Beach - 13 min drive
  • Silver Lake - 17 min drive
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 21 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Saugatuck Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪What-Not-Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Waypost Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cottage w/Wood-Burning Fireplace, WiFi, and Lakefront Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Cottage w/Wood-Burning Fireplace, WiFi, and Lakefront Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cottage w/Wood-Burning Fireplace, WiFi, and Lakefront Access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Cottage w/Wood-Burning Fireplace, WiFi, and Lakefront Access located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 mi (10 km) of Blue Star Antique Pavilion and Saugatuck Brewing Company. Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society and Water Street Gallery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Private Cottage w/Wood-Burning Fireplace, WiFi, and Lakefront Access Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

John C.

NICE LAKE VIEWS
Beach and views vary nice. House in need of attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Jamie W.

Great location!
This house has a great location and easy access to a great beach. It has shade up by the house but then full sun option at the beach. The only downfall was the inside of the house was dirty (dishes, floor, living room furniture).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location and amenities
The house was clean and had a great location overlooking the lake. The furniture could stand to be updated, but was otherwise well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

jenny g.

amazing beach access and views
This was a perfect spot for a 3-day quiet beach escape. Beds were smaller than advertised and house was not as clean as I had hoped. But the outdoor backyard space atop the dune bluff with fire put and picnic table, chairs on a deck part way down the stairs to watch the water, and finally the big beach we had practically to ourselves were so nice. Plenty of places to eat out as well as a stocked kitchen and dishwasher for anything we needed made meals easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donald I.

Awesome view and really nice.
The house was very relaxing and having access to the private beach was great. The chair in the family room really needs to be replace. But overall good experience.
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10/10 Excellent

bonnie v.

Beautiful view and access to Lake Michigan
The view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location
It doesn't get better that this sweet home for and ideal location on Lake Michigan. Will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

tara s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin
Came for a wedding in Saugatuk. Enjoyed making a fire inside, having a lake view and the farms/ciders near by. The only complaint is that the beds were too soft.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Improvements
We would have appreciated a foot pan at the back door to wash off the sand and the night light on the microwave working. We had a very nice time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT PROPERTY!!!!!
This was a perfect spot nuzzled between South Haven and Sagatuck. Short distance to great restaurants and shops. Rare spot with Lake MI beachfront access. Moderate amount of stairs to access beach, but you 5 year old to 70 year old mom were fine managing steps. Beach pretty rocky so bring water shoes, although those familiar with Lake MI shoreline know that’s not uncommon. House located in woodsy lot so definitely bring bug spray! All around great spot would definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

ANN H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Jewel of a lakefront cottage
This is a beautiful little cottage with a million dollar location on Lake Michigan. It is marketed for 6 people. I can't give it 5 stars, because it is equipped for 3. The beds are new and very comfortable. The sheets and towels are very nice. However, the cabin is very dirty. Floors are sandy. The foldout couch had cereal, sand and candy in the bed. The shower curtain liner was filthy and the shower head was practically useless. The drains backed up immediately. The kitchen is poorly stocked with dishes and silverware. Ex; we made chili for five women and had 4 bowls. There is comfortable seating for three people. The livingroom couch and one chair, or the aged wicker furniture on the porch. There is seating by the firepit in the pictures, however I called local mgmt and was told, there is no seating. So we didn't use the firepit. After all of this, this is a lovely little cottage and now that I've been there will definately book another stay. The stairs and seating by the beach are lovely and the views are incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful views
Wonderful location with beautiful views. The oven didn't work so that put a damper on some food items. Alot of steps to the beach! I did not realize this the pictures did or info did not reveal this. It would have been nice to know. Limited mobility friend couldn't get to the beach. I would highly recommend it for physically able persons.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

John G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach and sunsets, cleanliness needs improvement
We stayed over the July 4th holiday with our family including 2 elementary aged kids. We loved the beach, which felt often times like we had it to ourselves. The kids hunted for sea glass and Petoskey stones while we relaxed just feet away. The sunsets were amazing. The house itself is a bit rustic and in line with the pictures. The house is adequate if it were appropriately cleaned and maintained. Our stay could have been improved with better management of this home. The lawn was more than a foot high, there were weeds growing through the beach steps posing a safety hazard (we addressed the steps ourselves as well as a good portion of the lawn to make it more usable). Ants were in the kitchen, there are piles of sand under the living room rug, and thank goodness we didn’t need the pullout couch as dirt and old chicken nugget remnants were under the cushions (we cleaned that too). Vacasa needs to put more effort into this home. When addressed, this is a 5 star rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lesa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property - Serene
This property is special. Serene and beautiful. The home is light and airy and lots of places to sit that are comfortable. We used it as a writers retreat and for that is was pretty close to perfect. The shore was by turns desolate and perfect for inward reflection and at others, vibrant with magical multicolored sunsets. Just one note, and I realize others have stated this in their reviews: two of the beds in the small bedrooms are not queens. They are fulls. The bed in the master bedroom is a queen. All this was fine for us, but it's not true that they are all queen size beds. I would love to come back here. It was a splendid weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Keith S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Innacurate listing and needs renovation
There is only one reason to stay here, the lake. Great location but house needs some serious work. Dishwasher was hard to use because of broken silver ware baskets and it moved all over the place when you try to close door. Beds in two bedrooms are doubles, NOT queens, according to tag on mattress. Showerhead in one bathroom barely worked. Not enough blankets, sand everywhere. Also we found items previous guests left so makes you wonder how well it was cleaned. Living room furniture dirty/stained/damaged. There are a lot of vacation rentals in the area, so avoid this one.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Treva M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Lake Michigan Beach Home
Location is beautiful private beach surrounded by woods. Lovely. Home is comfortable, but could use some throw rugs to catch all the sandy surrounding soil. Wished that it came with some boogie boards for the surf. The shower and sink in the larger bathroom did not work. the Sink would not drain, and the shower flipper was missing. We notified VACASA as soon as we noticed this. Daily texts back and forth, but they NEVER came to fix it. We were there for 5 nights. This was an inconvenience. VACASA did give me a $166.50 refund, but in my opinion, the overall EXTRA fees that VACASA adds to the price of this property is NOT worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Gret L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Great location, outdated property
This is an absolutely amazing location. You’re right on the water, neighbors are close but not too close, and a beautiful staircase with sunset lookout and beach access. There is a grill and outdoor equipment, too. The property itself is outdated, and since it is run by a rental company, it’s hard to communicate with the owners. (I tried several times to contact before my trip through VRBO messaging, and was unable to get a response. The only way I could get a response was to find the contact info of the rental company for the property. Even then, the contact was spotty, as they told you to text and sometimes it would take hours for a response, or you’d have to nudge them again. The property has 3 beds and 2 showers, but only one shower turned on, and the one that did was in the main bedroom. So to use the shower, you’d have to disturb those guests. We tried for an hour to turn on the other shower for an hour, it simply doesn’t work. The dishwasher needs to be replaced, and one of the beds is so uncomfortable and shoved against a wall. It completely sinks when you lay in it (it’s also a full, not a queen). This could be an amazing property, but not until it gets a little TLC. One thing my family and I love about VRBO is interacting with the hosts, so be warned that this is a managed property and that personalization is not there.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda A.

The perfect little cottage home nestled in the forest with amazing views!
This little gem as amazing views of Lake Michigan with private access to the perfect little beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John H.

Cute beach cottage in the woods
The house was clean and had all the basic amenities needed. The beach is beautiful and the fire pit was great. Felt private and surrounded by nature without being far off the beaten path
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Family Fun
The house had everything we needed. The beach access is perfection. We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach vacation
Great location on Lake Michigan. Beautiful sunsets every night. The house was clean, with a well stocked kitchen and towels for bathrooms. Could use a few more kitchen towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Great Beach House
The property is honestly a bit undersold in the pictures. This house is right on the water with stairs down to the beach right in back. Almost private beach shared with just a couple other houses. It was a great place, we used the fire pit and could watch the sunset over the lake each night. Definitely would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becks B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than expected!
The view is phenomenal, right on the lake but it’s high above the water which makes the view even better. And private access to an adorable landing with chairs about 3/4 of the way down to the beach. We had the best time grilling out and hanging by the fire pit and watching the sunset. I would recommend bug spray, there are bitey little black bugs to contend with but other than that, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway!
Awesome place! Very relaxing and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

April O.

Good place, but a few details need work
I really loved watching the sunset from the cottage. It really does have a great view and access; however the neighbors do not have access to the lake and will walk through the yard while you are there to get to the lake. They also brought their unleased dog to the beach. Basically your space will be invaded. I didn't like this. Also, the batteries were dead in the remote so my kids could not watch TV at night. The smoke alarms are old and they went off several times while taking a shower. We think this had to do with the shower steam because we weren't cooking and nothing else seemed to make sense. I would give this place about 3.5 stars.