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A Step Away: Right Downtown with Yard

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
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Smart TV, fireplace, books
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

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

A Step Away: Right Downtown with Yard

Our "A Step Away from Downtown Saugatuck" townhouse offers a downtown location along with a back yard, a deck, two levels of living space, and we're dog friendly. The 2 bedroom and 1.5 bath home is located behind our retail store in downtown Saugatuck (guests receive a discount on their purchases made during their stay). Extended stays are welcome & strong Wi-Fi allows for a seamless escape. Lastly, dogs are allowed (w/pre-approval & pet fee).

This townhouse style home is just "A Step Away" from downtown Saugatuck. It's a couple hundred feet from the marina on the Kalamazoo River. The townhouse has been professionally decorated and offers great interior spaces and amenities and we're always updating our home. The townhouse is large enough so that you can share the home with up to six people (and a dog/additional fee) but also find a space to call your own. Step outdoors and enjoy the exclusive use back yard and maybe an alfresco dinner on your deck area. Relax, it's Saugatuck.

The townhouse is fully self-contained and has a private entrance. The home is part of an antique colonial structure that also includes our lifestyle mercantile store: The store (see photo) is located at street level at the front of the first floor only and the townhouse is at the rear of the first floor and the townhouse is also on the entire second floor (that's why we call it a townhouse). The home offers a level back yard (with a grill) and a rear/side deck area (with plenty of patio furniture). Guests of our townhouse have access and exclusive use of our back yard and you'll have your own deck area right outside the great room*. Guests staying at "A Step Away" are near all that Saugatuck has to offer.

Guests at our townhouse can stop into our store if we're there and ask us for suggestions about the town's attractions, restaurants, and shopping (we call it "lite" concierge services) or maybe shop at our store and enjoy a guest-only special discount.

Things to know before you make a reservation:

• There’s no elevator buttons to press. There’s no common entrance halls to share: The home is for you and your guests only.
• Our homes are thoroughly cleaned by local cleaning professionals with whom we have built long term relationships. Cleaning protocols are monitored and updated by your hosts as necessary and we regularly inspect all homes.
• We have contactless check-in and to further improve your stay we share our digital “Guest eGuide” with you before your arrival.
• Please enter your expected guest count (adult/children/infant) when making inquiry or reservation.
• Primary renters must be 25 years of age or older.
• Parties are not permitted.

Fees and Taxes will/may be included in your reservation cost:

• PET FEES and EXPECTATIONS:
Certain dogs (up to two) are considered and there is per stay pet fee, if approved. Do not select "Instant Book" unless the host has approved your dog(s). There is a maximum of two dogs per stay. The pet fee will be added to your reservation as long as you select a count for "pets" on your search/reservation/inquiry. Guests may be able to add/amend/include approved dogs on their confirmed reservation (a reservation that did not include dog(s)) if you contact the host regarding this change/request (A pet fee adjustment will be sent to you before your arrival).

We appreciate being able to bring our pets on trips but there are responsibilities that come with that privilege. It is the expectation that the dog will be kept on a leash when he/she is in any of the property’s common areas. It is the expectation that the dog’s owner will pick up all dog waste and dispose of the waste in an appropriate location outside of the home. It is the expectation that the dog’s owner will not allow the dog(s) to bark incessantly or often or during normal quiet hours. It is the expectation that the dog is truly a part of your vacation and will not be left alone in the home for an extended period of time. It is the expectation that if your pet causes damage to the home or its contents that the owner will immediately notify the host. Thank you.

• CLEANING FEES: The cleaning fee will be allocated over the number of nights reserved. The cleaning fee covers a portion of the actual costs incurred (paid to a local service provider and laundry).

• SALES TAXES: Michigan and local law requires the host to collect a 6% sales/use tax on the base rate plus any additional fees (cleaning, dog, extra person(s) fees) if the stay is less than 31 days. Vrbo will withhold these taxes and remit the sales taxes to the State of Michigan.

Things to know for before and during your stay:

• The kitchen is part of the great room (living/dining/kitchen). The cabinets are stocked with plenty of tableware, glassware, plastic ware, cookware, a blender, mixers, crock pots, microwave oven, toaster oven, four burner cook top stove (there is NO regular sized oven), dishwasher, ice maker built-into refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, cooking utensils, barware, and more...
• SmartTV with YouTubeTV is available in the great room.
• The townhouse offers forced hot air heat and central air conditioning, which is controllable from within the townhouse. There are floor/table fans as well as a supplemental window air conditioner. What's more, the electric heating fireplace in the living room adds ambiance and optional warmth. Be comfortable and at home at "A Step Away."
• We (or the landscaper) might need to tend to landscaping/lawn/watering but this won't be done too early or too late in the day.
• Checkout day: Leave all dirty towels in the bathroom on the floor. Leave dirty linens on unmade bed(s).
• Checkout day: Place all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and run the dishwasher before departing and if you use the propane grill please burn off (and wire-brush the grates) any remnants of your feast (a wire brush is in the grill's tank area).
• During your stay and on checkout day: Deposit all commingled garbage and recycling (Saugatuck does not offer a regular recycling program) out to the trashcan located in the back yard.
• Please turn off all lights, close all windows, and adjust HVAC to stated temperature (on thermostat) prior to checking out.
• Finally, please lock the digital entry lock when you depart and then have a safe trip home.

Thank you ~ R & C

Property manager

Richard Williams

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 2 stairs to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (92.9 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Contact us if your dog(s) are larger than 50lbs.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 1 min walk
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 2 min walk
  • Silver Lake - 5 min drive
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 9 min drive
  • Oval Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The BARge - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Step Away: Right Downtown with Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at A Step Away: Right Downtown with Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Step Away: Right Downtown with Yard?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Step Away: Right Downtown with Yard located?

Located in the heart of Saugatuck, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Butler Street and Lake Michigan. Amazwi Contemporary Art and Kalamazoo Lake are just steps away.

A Step Away: Right Downtown with Yard Reviews

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