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Welcome to Allegan Gardens!
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Pool
Heated private pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Butler Street
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Silver Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oval Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Country Escape with Modern Amenities, Private Pool & Fire Pit

Allegan Gardens is your escape from everyday life for every season! This charming 1910 farmhouse has been updated with every modern amenity to make for an enjoyable getaway for you and your family or friends. Located on two acres of lush property with a secret garden feel, this home is walking distance from the downtown Saugatuck shopping, restaurant, and boating district. The heated pool is a private place for you and your guests to relax and enjoy your time together!

SEASONAL SPECIALS - please select specific dates or contact Aaron to learn more about seasonal specials!

Pool is open May - September.

Baby gear available through our baby rental partner, BabyQuip.

Please feel free to reach out to Aaron with any questions. We look forward to having you at Allegan Gardens!

Property manager

Aaron K. Heltsmith
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
With approval of owner prior to arrival
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Pets

Pets allowed
$50 non-refundable cleaning fee required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: With approval of owner prior to arrival
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saugatuck

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

What's nearby

  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Butler Street - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Silver Lake - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Oval Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 16 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Country Escape with Modern Amenities, Private Pool & Fire Pit have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beautiful Country Escape with Modern Amenities, Private Pool & Fire Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Country Escape with Modern Amenities, Private Pool & Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Country Escape with Modern Amenities, Private Pool & Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Country Escape with Modern Amenities, Private Pool & Fire Pit located?

Located in the heart of Saugatuck, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Saugatuck Center For the Arts and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Kalamazoo River and Roan and Black Contemporary Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

If you are looking for a relaxing weekend away, look no further! We had a great time and would love to go back when it is a little warmer to see the gardens and use the pool. The hosts have really thought of everything you need. Beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacklyn Y.

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

Family get away

Great get away with sisters and parents. Beautiful property, fenced in yard for doggies to run around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Spacious, Charming, and Dog-Friendly—A Perfect Stay in Saugatuck!

We had a wonderful stay at this charming 1910's home in Saugatuck! The house is full of character, beautifully maintained, and impressively spacious. It was spotless upon arrival, and we appreciated the thoughtful amenities that made our stay even more comfortable.One of the biggest highlights was that they welcomed dogs, which made it a perfect getaway for our whole family. The home is well-equipped with everything you need, and the combination of historical charm with modern conveniences makes for a fantastic experience.If you're looking for a clean, cozy, and pet-friendly home with plenty of space, this is definitely the place to stay! We’d love to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

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

Lovely

A wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jolanta U.

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

Lovely Weekend Stay

Beautiful property, well stocked and decorated. Could use a deep clean inside and out. Not surprising given that the property is dog friendly and it’s the end of the season. Some more lighting in the backyard would be helpful from a safety standpoint.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Family Vacation

We have stayed here for several years. It is our once a year family vacation. It is so comfortable here and so close to so many thi gs to do. Aaron is easy to reach and very responsive. Everyone in the family is always eager to come back. Heated pool is great!! the heated pool is just fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michael W.

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

Comfort, convenience, privacy - just right

Wanted a few days away for quiet time, walkable waterfront, window shopping and outdoor space for our dog. We found it and really enjoyed our stay. Aaron (owner) was most communicative of any property owner we've known so far; very helpful especially when navigating a road construction necessitated drive-around to get to the property (only added 7 minutes). Plenty of room so we might have a future family/SO's stayover in the future. Would love to stay when warmer, sunnier weather prevails and grounds are in their fully glory. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda k.

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

The PERFECT stay

This was my most comfortable stay by far. It was very comfortable, clean, and welcoming. Great place if you have dogs! Host was friendly and very responsive. Would recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Y.

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

Great location

We love visiting saugatuck with family. Allegan gardens was the perfect size for our family to get together for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Janet D., Rochester mi

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

Family golf weekend

Place was charming. Lovely surroundings. Drawback was limited bathrooms and small kitchen with poor lighting. We did enjoy our vidit
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne Y., Libertyville, IL, USA

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

July vacation

Great property. Had all the amenities you could want. Beautiful private yard with very nice pool & deck. We were able to make fabulous memories!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Franklin, Wisconsin

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

Another great vacation

We have stayed at Allegan Gardens for several years now, and it is always great. Close to town, but very private. Our family always enjoys the pool. The host is easily reached if we need anything, and his response time is quick. It is a great place to stay with our children and our grandchildren.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Wonderful Stay

Great spot, convenient location, we loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave C., Chicago, USA

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

Charming Old Home & Wonderful Stay

We just returned from a week at Allegan Gardens and had an amazing time. This beautifully restored 1910 home is full of charm. The owners very tastefully decorated this home and it shows. The small touches were great: the towels and robes in each room, the availability of cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, deck & pool maintenance items made it very easy to have a laid back week. Surrounded by beautiful hydrangeas and dogwoods, we really felt secluded and quiet. Yes it's on a "busy" street, but set back so far we never had any issues. A quick 2 min drive to downtown Saugatuck and plenty of parking available. Grill worked great, pool was great and our kids had a great time. Below a large maple so yes, a little AM cleaning was required but skimmers & a pool vacuum robot is provided. The listing does say 3 bath, but the main house is only 2. The 3rd is part of a small outdoor pool room, so I wouldn't consider it overly functional, but with 4 adults & 3 kids we didn't have any issues. We would 100% return and hope we can!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy, Novi

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

Highly recommended for families!

Prior to the trip, I reached out to the homeowner with multiple questions and he was always quick to reply and very courteous! The house and property are absolutely beautiful, exactly as appears in all the pictures. The heated pool was wonderful as the weather was a bit cold for June. The kids loved it. We used the kitchen and the outdoor grill to cook a lot, everything was well stocked. There was enough seating on the deck and in the dining room for our entire group, so we were able to have our meals together. The rooms were stocked with extra pillows and bedding. The towels were left in each room, only 1 per person for the entire stay, that could be improved on, but on the flip side, they had an abundance of pool towels which was a pleasant surprise. The fire pit was a hit, they had firewood provided, which was covered, so even after a rainy day, the logs were dry so we were able to have a fire that evening. There are a lot of trees covering the beautiful backyard, so we used the leaf blower and pool skimmer (both provided) each morning. Also a nice touch. The only reason that I gave them 4 out of 5 stars on cleanliness is that it didn't look like the poolside lounge chairs and floats had been cleaned prior to our stay. Everything else was well cleaned. If you are looking for a boat rental while you're here, we used Mac Adventures. It was a short drive, the staff is friendly and the boat was great! The kids even tubed even though the lake was cold!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

So much room!

I will totally come back to stay again. Everything was provided and simple to access. Comfortable beds, easy access to town, and the pool was a hit with the kids. It was very home-like and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

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

Great weekend getaway!

Our friend group had a great time at Allegan Gardens. The house was well-prepared for our arrival and provided exactly what we needed for a relaxing weekend away. A few doors didn’t quite latch but these didn’t inconvenience us in any way (and Aaron was responsive when I checked in to make sure it wasn’t something broken). Next time we’ll be sure to stay when the pool is open!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Perfect Retreat for a Girls’ Getaway

The home and property was inviting and welcoming. Nature’s color added to the ambience of the weekend. My friends and I were enthralled with the uniqueness of the home and the overall feel. Great location. We agreed that we would stay again in this picturesque VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

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

Great location

Loved how close it is to town. We enjoyed the fire pit nightly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Franklin, Wisconsin

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

Great home for family vacation

This is the perfect place for making memories on a family vacation. Pool was perfect. Close to town, but yet very private. There eight of us. Plenty of space for us to stretch out. Enjoyed preparing and sharing meals and swimming and just relaxing. Our third year here and we will be back next year. Thanks for making this such an inviting place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sue C.

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

Great for large families

Allegan Gardens is a very convenient place for a large group gatherings. We had three adults and four kids. Kids spent a lot of time in the pool. The property has numerous trees which kept us cool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Great Getaway Spot

We enjoyed this property. Close to downtown and beach. Absolutely loved the pool, the temperature was perfect. It was a nice house and backyard for our family just to hang out and have fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Aaron K. Heltsmith

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Why they chose this property

This was a well cared for property that unfortunately fell into disrepair for a number of years. We purchased the property in November 2012 and spent months bringing it back to life. We are very proud of the work we have done and would love to share our home with you and your family and friends.

What makes this property unique

Comfortably sleeps 9, private heated pool, lush landscaping, close to town hide-away with privacy, easy parking for multiple cars, boats and recreational vehicles, individually owned and managed.

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