The Sanctuary at Deer Dune, Saugatuck, Beautifully stylish, Beautifully relaxing

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Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10399 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Enjoy the area

Saugatuck, MI

Oval Beach5 min drive
Saugatuck Center For the Arts6 min drive
Butler Street6 min drive
Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Deer Dune, the Dune house is located at the end of the road in a secluded Saugatuck MI enclave of a handful of homes. Nestled in oaks, pines and decades old rhodendrums that blanket the landscaping. The home is an architectural gem and is regularly frequented by Deer, Turkey and the Owl. Enjoy the relaxation of rural refinement and the sounds of Lake Michigan on the dunes with all the amenities of Douglas, Saugatuck and Oval & Douglas Beach just minutes away.
The Dune House, brings the outside in with expansive windows and doors that reach from floor to ceiling and doors that sweep open to bring in uninterrupted nature and landscaped panoramas. Deer Dune’s décor is rich in eclecticism with contemporary furnishings, antiques and appointments and original art that show case stunning contemporary lines. We like to think it’s fun, cozy, comfortable and smart with a deference to the traditions of lake Michigan that will create a nostalgia, memories and stories to last a lifetime.
Home Amenities At a Glance:
Five bedrooms with four bathrooms, two ensuite.
Spacious layout with 3 houses. (Main house) Two bedrooms, one up and one main level, the loft and street side. The Loft has a private balcony. Two (2) bathrooms, laundry room, and open living area with living, TV, stereo, dining, kitchen, wood burning fireplace with complimentary firewood.
(Cottage house) Two bedrooms, named the library and the Cottage room, one up and one down. The Cottage, upstairs bedroom is ensuite with bathroom.
(Studio house) One bedroom ensuite with shower. Private balcony. The lower level is the game room with pool table, TV and lounge area seating.
Outdoor covered and screened dining. Sunning porch.
Gourmet kitchen with counter island seating for four. Dining table seats 8. Outside BBQ
Fireplace, wood burning with complimentary firewood.
Hot Tub, 4 person.
Three Televisions
Borders conservancy land.
Close to:
Douglas Beach .9
Oval Beach 1.9 mi
Mt Baldhead Park 1.6 mi
Crows Nest Trail 1.7 mi
Saugatuck Dune State Park 6.6 mi
Downtown Douglas 1.8mi
Downtown Saugatuck 2.3 mi
Downtown Fennville 10.2 mi
Cranes Farm and Pie Pantry 8.2 mi
Dune Rides 3.9 mi
Wineries, Spas, Cafes, Brewery, pilates, yoga, boutiques and farmers market.
Reservations:
We have a 2 night minimum and offer a 10% discount for stays of seven (7) nights or more.
Rental contract is required for all reservations.
We do not allow parties, weddings or events.
Parking is limited to four (4) vehicles. No on-street parking.Quiet hours are from 10PM to 9AM. Fire Pit has arrived. Infrared Sauna st some point in November 2023. Paddle boards next summer 2024

Property manager

Michelle Mayne

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

no weddings or events.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 first aid kit

Property Registration Number CSTR-220043

About the area

Saugatuck

Located in Saugatuck, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Forever Curious Children's Museum and Holland Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

Mount Baldhead Park - 4 min drive
Oval Beach - 5 min drive
Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 6 min drive
Butler Street - 6 min drive
Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 18 min drive

Getting around

Holland Station - 22 min drive
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

The Butler - 6 min drive
The BARge - 7 min drive
Wicks Park Bar And GRI - 7 min drive
Uncommon Coffee Roasters - 6 min drive
The Southerner - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sanctuary at Deer Dune, Saugatuck, Beautifully stylish, Beautifully relaxing pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Sanctuary at Deer Dune, Saugatuck, Beautifully stylish, Beautifully relaxing?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sanctuary at Deer Dune, Saugatuck, Beautifully stylish, Beautifully relaxing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sanctuary at Deer Dune, Saugatuck, Beautifully stylish, Beautifully relaxing located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kalamazoo Lake and Lake Michigan. Wicks Park and Mount Baldhead Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elijah B.

30 September 2023

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

Great, quiet spot!

This property was everything we hoped for and more. Michelle was very responsive and a kind host. There were no surprises and no moments of "Ahh, I wish _____." Truly a great spot and plenty of space for everyone. We had 5 adults and 4 kids - even when it was naptime, the kids could keep up their energy while the little one slept in a different house. Great spot for families!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire A.

7 August 2023

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

A relaxing getaway

I wanted a relaxing getaway with friends for my 40th and this home fit the bill. The artwork was incredible and the house was so comfortable and accommodated all of us easily. We spent a lot of time in the evenings playing games and talking and the house was perfect. 10/10!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

3 August 2023

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

Wonderful!

We were two families with teens and we all loved this place - it was perfect for us. I cant say enough how great the property is! I would absolutely stay here again! Very modern and new. Perfectly clean and surprisingly for the beautiful location on the end of a quiet street lined with tall trees and woods, there were no bugs at all! Highlights were clean hot tub, excellent kitchen with everything needed to cook our big breakfasts, the game room for the kids, the beautiful views from the two upper level bedrooms - sooo pretty! Most of all the property manager was friendly, engaging and quite helpful with any requests we had! Hope to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

29 July 2023

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

Family Time

The three separate comfortable houses worked very well for our group giving everyone some space, but with the central kitchen and living room providing a common area. We loved the variety of art work both inside the houses and outside. It is in a great location close to the beaches and both Douglas and Saugatuck. We would highly recommend the house for a large family gathering.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

16 July 2023

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

Family Reunion

We loved the property and the house . For four days we felt we were living in our own private art museum complete with every luxury household amenity you would need. Thoughtful touches included dry firewood and starters for the fire pit, Luscious soaps and lotion, beach towels games etc. and lotions. We loved it .

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Mayne

The pursuit to provide and share the experiences with others that facilitate quality of life for like minded people. Finding unique locations, providing guests with 5 star experiences, sharing opportunities for connectedness for building and enhancing relationships, while supporting the communities that surround such location.

Why they chose this property

The Sanctuary at Deer Dune Saugatuck is a property surrounded by nature. A Sanctuary in nature for self, friends, family, and wild life. Deer Dune offers guests a Getaway with Convenience to Endless possibilities in the nearby towns and Lake Michigan Coastline. Guests, have the opportunity to connect, look inward, share stories, make memories, relax, and rejuvenate amongst trees, wildlife, the Dune, and on occasion amongst the sounds of Waves of Lake Michigan. Guests can do as little or as much as they desire. Our setting provides a back drop for guests to have the opportunity to maximize their getaway with little effort. We are close to farm to table dining, coffee houses, craft cocktails, spas, nature trials, marinas, dune rides, art galleries, boutique shopping, book stores, antiquing, beaches, water sports, golf, dune rides, live entertainment, wineries, festivals, and much more.