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Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
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Deck & Hot Tub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Place, Butler Street
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Big Sky Room

2 Single Beds

Chicago Room

1 Queen Bed

Nantucket Room

1 Queen Bed

New Orleans Room

1 King Bed

Santa Fe Room

1 Queen Bed

Seattle Room

1 Queen Bed

Sun Room

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway!

Welcome to Heartland House! Situated 8 blocks from downtown Saugatuck, Heartland House is a picturesque, tranquil setting for your gathering or retreat. Heartland House was hand-built in 1949 by the owners after a fire destroyed the original house. This well-loved and cared-for house has seen only 4 owners in its life. Perfect for families or large groups, enjoy 2 acres of spacious grounds, six large bedrooms, living room, family room, gourmet kitchen, plush furnishing and luxury amenities, such as a fully equipped kitchen, wood fireplace, wi-fi, cable tv and central a/c. Heartland house is a 15-minute walk or quick bike ride to downtown Saugatuck via the bike path located at the entrance to the property. Heartland House is sure to be a memorable place for your gathering of family and friends.

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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: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
Non-smoking inside. Outside OK.

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saugatuck

Located in Saugatuck, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Holland Community Aquatic Center, or check out an event or a game at DeWitt Tennis Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Oval Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Silver Lake - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 7 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 15 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Grill @ Clearbrook - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wicks Park Bar & Grille - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway! located?

This family-friendly Saugatuck holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Kalamazoo Lake and Lake Michigan. Butler Street and Saugatuck Dunes State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fran S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at this lovely house. The place was perfect for our needs. Hot tub was very clean. Kitchen had everything we needed. Location was perfect. the host answered our texts quickly. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Heartland House is beautiful and well appointed! The kitchen had all the appliances and cookware/tableware you need. The bedrooms were cute, comfortable, and had ceiling fans. Plently of space for ten people, with room to relax outside or stay inside and play games on a rainy day. Downtown and mini-golf are a short walk away. On a side note, the landscaping and variety of trees/plants was an additional delight!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

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

Thanksgiving/Christmas family

Absolutely wonderful trip! House is so beautiful we hated leaving! Host was super to converse with and everything you could possibly need was there!!! We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

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

Everything you need and more

Heartland house was the perfect place for our family to stay for a getaway together. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of serving dishes, utensils, appliances, etc. Beds were very comfortable. The property was quiet yet only minutes from town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gale H.

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

Family Reunion

This home is in the perfect location - a quick drive to downtown Saugatuck or about a 20 minute walk. We explored nearby beaches, the towns of Douglas, Saugatuck and Holland during our stay. There is a wide selection of games in the basement for any down time (or when it happens to rain during the 4th of July festivities). The house is big enough that we could all be together (13 of us) or find some quiet places to read/nap/knit. The outside decks were wonderful for watching wildlife (we saw a doe and two fawns, rabbits, chipmunks, squirrels, birds). The front porch was also a great spot to sit and enjoy the rain. If you are planning a stay in this area, we would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela I.

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

Girls Weekende

We had a wonderful time in Saugatuck. The houses location was perfect for everywhere we wanted to go. The large dining table was the perfect place for our group of 10 to eat and visit. The private grounds were very nice especially the evenings we sat around the fire pit! Thank you!`
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

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

An amazing home and host

Our whole family stayed at this property We ranged from 2 weeks old to 70 years old. The home was beautiful with amazing furnishings. The host was very responsive to any questions and responded within about 5 minutes. We felt this home offered everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Relaxing Family Vacation

This was the second year that we had a family gathering at Heartland House. We had another enjoyable, relaxing vacation. The front porch was our gathering point for coffee and talking each morning. The back deck was the venue for a birthday party for two of our members. Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Home

Perfect 'gals' weekend a Heartland House. The six large and nicely appointed bedrooms gave each of us our own room. The entire house from kitchen to bathrooms are fully appointed. I have done a number of home and condo rentals and this was by far the most complete and clean. Large dining table can accommodate 10 with a second smaller dining table in the living area. Many thanks to Gary for our best gals weekend yet!

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

EXCELLENT Home and property! We will be back!

We stayed at Heartland House for our family vacation, July 5-9, 2025. Myself and my children, their spouses and my grandchildren. It was truly amazing! We were able to create so many amazing memories because Heartland House was perfect! The secluded private property is outlined by trees for privacy, but still so close to the darling town of Saugatuck and wonderful Oval Beach. One of our favorite spaces was the cozy front porch. We spent so much time enjoying the nice weather on the relaxing front porch with comfy furniture. We loved making smores by the sweet firepit area across from the front porch. The back deck and yard were perfect, with the very nice hot tub that one of my family members was always enjoying! There are so many comfortable gathering spaces, downstairs, upstairs and the sweet sunroom. The top of the line kitchen was quite remarkable with everything we needed to create wonderful family meals and then when we were all able to sit together at the big dining room table... that was a cherished moment that this mom and grandma will never forget! Each bedroom and bed was very comfortable and decorated so cute. Heartland House will always be a wonderful family vacation memory for us and we will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Asako S.

Perfect home for families with kids

We had an absolutely wonderful weekend at this home. The house is very clean, spacious and has a lot of character. We were 3 different families with kids ages from 1 to 12, and it was a perfect weekend for all of us. We cooked all weekend long and the kitchen was very well stocked! The kids really enjoyed the spacious backyard, the fire ring and the hot tub that was perfect temperature. I appreciate all the details in this house like, having both coffee maker and french press(for the real coffee lovers), each bathroom having nice organic hand soaps, nice shampoos & conditioners, etc. The homeowner, Gary was very easy to work with and I definitely recommend this house for multiple families get together.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol W., Vine Grove

"Best House thus far since renting from Homeaway"

The house was amazing and we have a very large family that continues to grow. So much space here was utilized besides the bedrooms. Family room in the basement, sitting room off the large living room, large dining room and spacious kitchen. Beautiful furnished deck and front porch. Large driveway to park all of our vehicles. Fire pit that was used nightly! Need I go on, besides one little issue that was fixable. Close enough and far enough from town . Thank you, thank you, thank you! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was fully equipped for large groups, beautiful property lots of yard space for yard gamesAwsome fire pit.area with lots of dy wood to burn we absolutely loved our stay here and would highly recommend it to any large group to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property with wonderful deck and hot tub, comfortable beds, terrific kitchen with all utensils needed. This is our third year at Heartland for our family vacations. We are very happy with the property and always have a wonderful time there.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

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

Beautiful house

The house and amenities were spot on. We had everything we needed and the house was spotless when we arrived. Two minutes by car from downtown Saugatuck. The stressful part was the lack of response from the host on the months leading up to the stay. Gary was very kind and apologetic but not hearing from him for weeks on end was really stressful. I would love to rent from Gary again. A quick response relieves a lot of stress. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYN V.

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

Always memorable

We have stayed at the Heartland multiple times and have always had excellent accommodations. Home owner has gone above and beyond to make our stay one of ease, comfort and relaxation. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

60th birthday celebration

Incredible to be in my favorite place with my family!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Fantastic, as always!

We’ve been having our multi generation women’s gathering here for several years. Everything in the house is set up perfectly for a large gathering and we love it. The location is perfect to walk downtown or to just hang out on the deck or at the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue y.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Spent our annual girls getaway at this lovely home and had awesome time. Everyone loved it! Location is great, close to everything in town but in quiet private neighborhood. Large porches and yard with plenty of parking, fantastic well stocked kitchen, nice hot tub and clean comfortable beds. There’s plenty of seating inside and out for everyone. Also the host is very responsive and great to work with. Definitely recommend this lovely home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Family stay

This was our second family reunion stay at Heartland. We love it there. Gary is a wonderful host and is very responsive to any minor issues that come up. We are already scheduled to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

CC Girls Trip

Nine elementary school friends gathered together to talk, laugh and enjoy our beautiful house and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helaine M.

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

A Charming Cottage

This well cared for property is a little gem in Saugatuck. The grounds were well taken care and the outside sitting areas were perfect for our group (including reading in the hammock and yoga on the front porch). The well equipped kitchen had everything we needed for food prep and cooking.Our beds (all five) were comfy and we all liked our Beekman toiletries that were a nice addition in each room. Overall, the house is a charming Michigan cottage !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack V.

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

FAMILY GETAWAY FOR WIFE 60TH BIRTHDAY

This was a great place for our family to join together and celebrate a milestone 60th birthday for wife, mom and grandmother. All who came had a great time and we will definitely be back again sometime in the near future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob P., St. John, Indiana

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

Great stay

Wonderful property, 15-25 minute walk to anywhere you wanted to go downtown. Stayed with 8 adults and everyone enjoyed their stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne k.

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

Details matter

We rent a home every year for our family Christmas weekend. This home was just perfect. Lots of details, quality, and amenities that fit every need. From newer, fun games to a decorated home for the holidays, plenty of towels, and lots of places to sit and gather. A gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gary Wendt

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Why they chose this property

The setting of Heartland House seems like you are miles away from any hustle-bustle, but within minutes you can be at some of the best galleries, shopping, restaurants and harbor life around!

What makes this property unique

The vintage character, from woodwork to bathrooms, has been impeccably taken care of over the years. The bike path at the property entrance makes it easy to ride around the countryside or to quickly get to downtown. The yard has so much space for all sorts of activities.

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