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Private Beachfront Retreat on Lake Michigan

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Gas Fireplace
Family room
Kitchen table
Kitchen
Master bedroom-Queen bed

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Fennville, MI
  • Place, Saugatuck Brewing Company
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Virtue Cider
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Fenn Valley Vineyards
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 King Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Beachfront Retreat on Lake Michigan

Unwind and recharge at Sand Drift Cottage. This 1940’s classic Lake Michigan beachfront cottage has the most breathtaking views. It is nestled on a private tree-lined road surrounded by nature, yet centrally located between Saugatuck/Douglas and South Haven. It’s a perfect beach escape for a couple's vacation, weekend with girlfriends or quality time with family. This Southwest Michigan area has all the charm with some of the best wineries/breweries, beaches, art galleries, adorable boutiques and amazing dining.

Wake up to the sound of the waves and relax on the deck overlooking the water. Take a walk down to the private beach where you can go for a swim or stroll the shoreline. Beach bums will be set with beach chairs, outdoor games and other beach necessities.

At night, be sure to gather around the fire pit and take time to watch an unforgettable sunset or do some stargazing.

If you are looking to do some serious relaxing then make Sand Drift Cottage your next vacation destination. Please message with any questions.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Bluff property-may pose safety risk for young ones
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2200089vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Fennville

Located in Fennville, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Express Yourself Art Barn and Saugatuck Center For the Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Fennville, MI

What's nearby

  • Saugatuck Brewing Company - 8 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Virtue Cider - 9 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Fenn Valley Vineyards - 9 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Kalamazoo Lake - 9 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Kalamazoo River - 9 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saugatuck Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cogdal Vineyards - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪What Not Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Glenn Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beachfront Retreat on Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Beachfront Retreat on Lake Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Beachfront Retreat on Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beachfront Retreat on Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Beachfront Retreat on Lake Michigan located?

This Fennville cottage is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hutchins Lake and Beery Field. Kalamazoo River and Wade's Bayou Memorial Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at this property and we just love it here--it's perfect for a secluded, beach get away, but still accessible (10 min drive) to restaurants and towns. Thanks for another awesome vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal stay again at Sand drift cottage! Clean, many amenities and new washer/dryer/fridge worked great!We'll be back soon!!!the hoods
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colleen and Andy’s house is fantastic. Unbeatable location and hosting. We hope to make it back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time here at The Sand Drift Cottage and it’s basically our second home. Our kids love the beach and the home in general. My wife and I love the beach as well and enjoying watching the sunset from the back porch area. We always feel right at home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dwight I.

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

Family fun

Beautiful house with a perfect lake setting. Perfect for family fun. Just far enough away from the stores And restaurants. For a private Family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with stairs to the beach right outside the back door. We enjoyed the amazing sunsets over the lake and easy access to Saugatuck for food and shopping. Living space is even larger than it appears in the photos. Hosts provide everything you need!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gayle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible late-summer getaway at this property! The Cottage was super clean, well-equipped ( seriously had everything from a game library, bug spray, and a great kitchen), and wonderfully decorated.The view and beach access made the stay even more enjoyable. Each day we took walks on the beach and enjoyed the colorful sunsets. Thanks to the hosts for great communication and answering additional questions before our stay. Would definitely love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia W.

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

Long weekend getaway

This was our first solo trip since having kids and the tranquil location could not have been more perfect. We spent the mornings in the sun room listening to the water, hopped around to Holland and Saugutauk as it’s only 15 minutes away in either direction. This was the perfect little home away from home for our long weekend. We’ve come to love western Michigan, and we loved this little home away from home
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Amazing time

What was not to love! Everything was great with very little reason to leave except for a quick adventure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kellan w.

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

Charming lake front cottage!

Our family enjoyed every second of our time on Lake Michigan. This charming cottage had stunning views with ideal private beach access! The house itself was perfect for our kids and we for sure will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

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

Best Lake Michigan Getaway

We had the best time at this house. It was the ideal spot in Western Michigan. We will definitely come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela V.

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

Right At Home

Adorable, well stocked, and amazing views. Cottage is absolutely charming and literally has everything there to make you feel at home. Beach chairs, paddle boards and life jackets all available along with great outdoor spaces just to hang out. Conveniently located to Saugatuck and South Haven. Colleen was extremely helpful with recommendations of places to visit and restaurants to check out. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

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

A magical experience

Everything about the cottage exceeded expectations. The space is charming, the view is inspiring and the feeling is pure magic. Our 4 year old is convinced that fairies must live there because of how enchanting it is.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa J.

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

Beautiful Lake Michigan Cottage

What a beautiful cottage! We appreciated all the little details that made our stay more comfortable. We enjoyed all the beautiful sunsets and looking for treasures on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

The perfect getaway

This was the trip we needed. From the host’s communication to the absolutely adorable home - our stay was perfection. Our two little boys loved being so close to the beach and we spent all day with sometimes not seeing another soul! It was so private and secluded but close to town where we would drive in for brunch. The boys LOVED the loft area and the spiral staircase even though my pregnant self struggled a bit haha we will absolutely be booking every year for our annual trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Long Weekend in September

Beautiful cottage with loads of character. Especially loved the sandy beach and the beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Z.

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

Beautiful property!

This property is so beautiful and perfectly situated on Lake Michigan. The private beach access was so perfect. There is not one detail overlooked from the decor to the amenities and supplies provided by the host. We loved our stay at Sand Drift Cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth T.

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

Hidden Gem!

This was the absolute perfect getaway! The attention to detail and the amenities were far beyond anything we could have ever expected. We were looking for a place to simply unwind and relax, and we found it. The private beach and sunsets were amazing. The pictures listed do not do this place justice. We cannot wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

Relaxing in Fennville

Love this beautiful lakeside cottage. Perfect place to unplug and enjoy the spectacular views unique to Lake Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casie L.

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

Wonderful

This is our second year at Sand Drift. You cannot beat the home, beach, or location. The home is clean and well appointed with the perfect location for solitude, woods, and the most beautiful views of Lake Michigan. We enjoyed the clear water using the provided beach gear and paddle boards. The owners installed Starlink-this gave us uninterrupted WiFi access and calling. This stay was even better than last year and we will likely book this home again next year!
Gorgeous weather this week!
Sunsets are unmatched.
Just run up them-it’s a great workout!
Cute pergola and grill area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

emily t.

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

Best getaway

This home was the perfect getaway for us. We enjoyed the beautiful view, wave sounds and relaxation. A great way to unwind and unplug from the daily grind. The house had everything you could ever need to enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kimberly p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! To say we loved it here is an understatement. We didn’t want to go home! It is so many things…from the drive down the road to the amazing cottage, to the beautiful private beach we enjoyed it all. It feels secluded yet you are close to wine tasting, Saugatuck and South Haven. The cottage is beautifully decorated and stocked with everything you could need. Colleen and Andy were great answering questions and giving us recommendations. We are already looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley T.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Had a great time with our own little piece of the Michigan Shoreline. House is well appointed. Great location close to Saugatuck and Holland. Host is very responsive. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H.

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

Phenomenal!

We had an outstanding stay at the cottage! Great views, easy beach access and the place was stocked with plenty. The kids enjoyed a DVD from the collection each day and the newly upgraded internet worked well for us. Be sure to check out the little store for pretty much everything and the Glenn store for great pizza. The hosts were Great and super responsive! Will definitely be coming back to the sand drift cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen P.

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

1st Family Vacation

It was our first vacation as a family and we had a blast. Our boys loved the beach and the house was beautiful. Once the kids went to bed my wife and I enjoyed the sunroom and watching sunsets while playing games or an assembling a puzzle. We’d definitely go back. Colleen and Andy were great hosts and responded promptly to any questions we had. Thanks for a great place to stay and make memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Colleen and Andy

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Andy and Colleen are from a Northwest suburb of Chicago. They have been married for 20 years and have two daughters. They spent a lot of their childhood enjoying lake time and wanted to give those same experiences to their children too. They fell in love with the charm of this cozy cottage and its location to a few of their favorite Michigan towns. It has been a perfect escape for their family and they wanted to be able to share it with others too.

Why they chose this property

This is a quiet gravel road surrounded by woods. It has seen many generations of families. You won’t see cars flying by and can safely take a walk or bike ride along the road.

What makes this property unique

This is one of the very few short term rentals in the area that has its own private beach on Lake Michigan. It is in a perfect location to allow for a quiet retreat, yet centered between Saugatuck/Douglas and South Haven.

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