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Glenn Retreat by the Lake

Holiday home with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Kitchen
Living area
Outdoor spa tub
Basement with Futon
Bathroom 2

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Fennville, MI
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Kal Haven Trail
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Glenn Retreat by the Lake

The Glenn Cottage is the perfect to place for family members or a group of friends to get away from the hustle & bustle of everyday life. Located in the quaint town of Glenn this rental is just 15 min to Saugatuck/Douglas and 15 min to South Haven. This well-appointed, contemporary vacation home is a great escape while still being just a short drive to shops, restaurants, parks, golf course and more in either of the neighboring beach towns. It is in the woods with access to Lake front, less than 5 min walk away.

**Brand new hot tub and floor carpet from December 2019. Pictures coming soon

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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
- If possible avoid wearing shoes inside - Please follow hot tube rules posted if using it. No more than 5 people in the hot tub at any given time. Pl

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
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 deadlock
Property # 1527214vb

About the area

Fennville

Located in Fennville, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Virtue Cider and Fenn Valley Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Forever Curious Children's Museum and Michigan Maritime Museum. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens and The Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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Fennville, MI

What's nearby

  • Saugatuck Brewing Company - 11 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Kalamazoo Lake - 12 min drive - 20.1 km
  • North Beach - 12 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 12 min drive - 17.9 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 13 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 32 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Creekside Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Glenn Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cogdal Vineyards - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hawkshead Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪What Not Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Glenn Retreat by the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Glenn Retreat by the Lake?

As of 3 January 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glenn Retreat by the Lake on 5 January 2026 start from NZ$862.03, 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 Glenn Retreat by the Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Glenn Retreat by the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glenn Retreat by the Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Glenn Retreat by the Lake located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Michigan and within 9 miles (15 km) of Virtue Cider and Fenn Valley Vineyards. Hutchins Lake and Blue Star Antique Pavilion are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed with another family of 5. Plenty of room for all of us. We traveled here right before Christmas. Very peaceful! Saw lots of deer and the lake was a wonder to see with the ice formations. Visited Cranes Winery, some antique shops, and Sagatuck for a brewery. Hot tub was nice, lots of chlorine. Would love to come back in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for my bachelorette weekend! Super spacious -- even more than we expected. There were enough beds for everyone in our group of 7 and it was clean and well-maintained. Our only regret was that we didn't have more time to hang out at the rental since there were so many amenities to enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Glenn retreat

Great time and great location. Wish we had more time to spend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie W.

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

Nice place, responsive hosts!

We had a great time and the hosts were responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Girls Trip

House was in a quiet pretty neighborhood, with the beach close! Host was super friendly and home contained many helpful amenities. So much space for friends+family. Cleanly home with great outdoor space, thanks for the amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN A.

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

Angels Among Hosts: A Rescheduled Getaway Trip"

We are so grateful for the host's exceptional kindness and understanding. When my father unexpectedly needed a double bypass last year, they graciously allowed us to reschedule our October 2024 booking. This past week, we finally enjoyed our stay and had a truly wonderful time. The property was charming, peaceful, and perfectly located for exploring Saugatuck, Douglas, and Fennville. We especially loved our evening meal at Salt of the Earth in Fennville, make sure to reserve a table if you go ) Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and for your remarkable hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina G.

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

Great home and location

Our stay was very nice. The home was very clean and the posting was very accurate. Vinay was very responsive and when an issue came up where we might have needed to cancel he was very understanding and flexible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy w.

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

Better than photos

The place is much nicer than the photos. Huge space. We barely used the basement and we had 2 small kids that wanted to run everywhere. Close to a rocky beach and local towns. Great yard with deer visiting every morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

GIRLS RETREAT

I had 10 people total and there was plenty of room for us all. Plenty of sleeping options for 10, 2 big bathrooms. The home was very well kept and all the necessary amenities were provided by the property owner. Beautiful area and very easy to get to. Close to Saugatauk, breweries, wineries, shipping and restaurants. This home did not disappoint - highly reccomend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

C N.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Great location, outdoor space, but house needs updates

Positives: location, beach, neighborhood stocked kitchen with all needed for cooking comfortable beds backyard firepitRoom for improvement- fridge worked inconsistently, was at room temp for some time and we were about to lose 150 of food. Good thing we had coolers. Let the owner know. a working, used fridge was delivered. We didn’t use it bc the inside wasn’t cleaned, visible food stains.- grill was broken. House managers dropped off charcoal, which was helpful. However, when went to use grill, it was too dirty to use.- large wet spot on carpet bottom of stairs in game room. Tried wiping/soaking it up, but no improvement. Possible leak? - sliding back door was very very difficult to open. Impossible for kids. - ants in the kitchen (on floor near garbage can, along the cabinets where the bar stools are). I alerted the owner of all of the above.Overall, unfortunately the above issues were enough to negatively impact our stay. Property owner did provide a small refund 100. While this was helpful, I don’t think it compensated for all of the disruptions we dealt with. I would not stay here again.The pluses were HUGE pluses, but unless all the problems were fixed, the pros don’t outweigh the cons for my group. If you do decide to stay here, would recommend water shoes for the beach- it’s rocky for the first 20 ish feet in the water before it’s sandy. But once you get to the sand there’s a great sandbar that we played on all day long.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael M.

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

Our Family Vacation

The property was overall very nice. However, a few things could have been done to improve our stay. I saw a mouse and it seemed to be there for the entire stay. The owner must have known about it because we found rat poison hidden in the corner. I feel like they could have exterminated before our stay. The downstairs toilet didn’t flush well and broke the last day of our stay. This also could have been fixed prior to our stay. The upstairs bath needs work. We all ended up sharing the downstairs shower because of it. I loved that the house was stocked with toilet paper, hand soap, dish soap and paper towels. There should be directions to the beach access. We accidentally accessed through private property the first time. Also, I wouldn’t consider this a location with beach access. The beach is not the kind of beach I want to relax at or climb out of. Loved the hot tub! It was the best part for me! We also enjoyed the fire pit! Overall, a very nice vacation home, but could use some work!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny G.

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

Relaxing

A very nice property nestled in a woods with a beach in walking distance and several more a drive away. Fennville and Saugatuc offer so much in activities, restaurants and breweries. We had campfires in the back with plenty of space for kids to play. Enjoyed our time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bella C.

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

Review

Such a cute home! Love the hot tub! Overall great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Natalie S.

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

Nice location

Overall our stay was good. We had plenty of space for the adults and the kids. It was great to have k cups for our morning coffee. The house has potential but just needs some updates, such as remove carpeting (especially on the stairs), get a different shower curtain rod in the upstairs bathroom and figure out the damp/smell of the house. The downstairs bathroom smelled too and we think it may be due to the washer. Originally the kids were going to sleep in the basement but we opted not too due to the smell and dampness. We were able to do some cooking at the house so it was nice to have the full kitchen and BBQ grill. The only downfall was the limitation of pans. We had to get creative with what we used to bake our French fries. It was nice that each of the upstairs rooms had a window unit so everyone could control their own temperature. A recommendation would to add a unit to the mid level bedroom.

8/10 Good

Marzena B.

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

Great Property

Overall we enjoyed our stay, had some trouble with electricity and hot tub but otherwise it was a beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Amazing please

Very nice and clean place. We will love to go back in the future ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Brian A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great house, but in need of deep clean and new kitchen tools/utensils

The house and location met our expectations, and Vinay was very attentive to our questions and needs while we were there. However, the house just needs a deep clean and some new kitchen tools/utensils. General surfaces were clean in the house, but the corners were dirty and getting a slight build up of cobwebs and dust. In the basement, the dehumidifier did not work, and there was visible mold on the speakers and some other wooden surfaces. In the kitchen, there were very few kitchen utensils, only 1-3 water glasses and 1 wine glass, small cutting board, very dull knifes, and old pots and pans. When these are updated and the house has a deep clean, we would definitely recommend the place and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

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

A perfect weekend

The lovely home, beautiful kitchen, incredible setting, places to walk and the nearby small grocery made our time at the house fun and relaxing. Communication was great with helpful tips on getting to the water and nearby attractions. The hot tub soaked topped off each busy day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Pam R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

Good location for Saugatuck and South Haven

I have stayed many times at VRBO properties and this house asked for a much higher damage deposit than any other place I have rented. This set my bar high for the conditions I expected at the house. I ended up taking over 40 photos of nicks and dings to defend in case of the keeping of any of this deposit. Upon arriving, we did not have sufficient instructions to get in the door lock and had to wait 1 1/2 hours for the contact to get back with us for those instructions. There was no instruction book in the house other than a page of hot tub rules. We figured out how to use most everything eventually. The house was not as clean as I would have expected. We immediately washed bathroom rugs since they were visibly dirty. We did not use the hot tub because we were leery of how clean it was based on the rest of the house. We ended up buying light bulbs to replace burned out bulbs in necessary locations. We also bought drinking water and even gallons to make coffee as the water quality was poor. With a little more effort on the part of the owner/cleaning crew, this could be a real gem. (The beach on Lake Michigan is much farther than a five minute walk and has 82 steps down-and up).

10/10 Excellent

Austin K.

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

Weekend with Pals

Clean easy close for the fun

8/10 Good

Janice K.

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

Nice property

The house suited our needs very nicely. The only downside was the kitchen utensils, plates, glasses, pans were not very clean. It may have to do with the hard water on the property or the dishwasher not working properly. We washed everything we used before we used it. One other suggestion is to have a book with information on the house - how to use the TV, close by restaurants, etc. Vinay did send me info on the nearby restaurants and beaches and responded quickly when we couldn't figure out the TV but it would save him if it was all down in writing at the house. Other than that, our stay was very nice and we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Staci G.

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

Nice, quiet location

Overall, a great family getaway in a quite neighborhood. The beach access close to house does have steep steps and there was not much of a “beach” there due to higher water levels. We ended up driving to a different beach to spend the day but still a close drive. We were unable to check in the day we originally planned for as storms came through a day earlier and the house was out of electric. Vinay did contact us in a timely manner to notify of the issues and reimbursed the day lost.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

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

Nice property

We stayed here for a family vacation and it was really nice! Very roomy house, with nice outdoor amenities. The beaches that are in the neighborhood that this house is in are just ok, but it’s close enough to other really nice beaches that it’s still a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

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

Perfect

We had a blast! Very nice place for families. We would love to go back there in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Vinay

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Why they chose this property

The main level of this rental home offers an open concept kitchen/living/dining space with full bath as well as a large screened in porch with 8-person hot tub. The upper level feature three bedrooms; two with king bed, one with two twin beds and one bathroom. You’ll also find a second full bath, a bonus room with a futon bed, and an over-sized family room with an additional futon bed & game table. This rental is the perfect spot for friends and/or family to make amazing vacation memories!

For those fall or winter enthusiast there are also two real wood burning fireplaces for your pleasure.

What makes this property unique

Fire Place, Hot Tub - Large TV with music system

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English

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