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Sunny Home Away from Home--Downtown Saugatuck

Sunny Home Away from Home--Downtown Saugatuck

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One block from downtown Saugatuck
Property grounds
Back entrance from driveway
Everything you need to cook and dine
Gather here and make memories.

Overview of Sunny Home Away from Home--Downtown Saugatuck

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Saugatuck, MI
  • Popular LocationButler Street2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSaugatuck Center For the Arts4 min walk
  • Popular LocationOval Beach9 min drive
  • AirportGrand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sunny Home Away from Home--Downtown Saugatuck

[[[ We will open up 2024 summer dates in early December. Don't hesitate to message us with questions or to inquire about specific dates. ]]] "Beautiful," "close to everything," "comfortable," and "super clean"--in the words of some of our many repeat guests. One of the original Vrbo Saugatuck listings--we hosted our first guests in 2004--this popular vacation property is made available each summer and fall. Perfect for 2 to 8 friends, 1 to 4 couples, and small family groups that include grandparents.

***COVID-19 Info: We have always taken cleaning and disinfecting very seriously. If you have concerns, please ask.***

Walk to everything, even the beach if you're up for an adventure that includes a pedestrian ferry! You will feel like a local when you vacation in this lovingly restored home located just one short block from charming downtown Saugatuck, on The Hill, a leafy residential neighborhood. Walk to shops, galleries, cafes, pubs, a day spa, a yoga studio, a playground, and the harbor boardwalks. Rent a bike and explore picturesque neighborhoods, country roads, and our world famous coastline. If you've never seen a Great Lake, you'll swear you've stumbled upon the sea, but--no salt, no sharks, no worries. Relax on the most beautiful beaches anywhere.

Perfect for eco-conscious travelers. Stunningly beautiful natural areas and West Michigan's wildest state park are right nearby. We make it easy to recycle and compost, if you'd like to. The gardens and lawn have been maintained without the use of toxic chemicals for over 20 years.

Inside, relax in the living room, dining room, den/bedroom (with French doors), and eat-in kitchen, which all flow together, plus three bedrooms and two full baths. We collect art and books and have filled the rooms with both. We want you to be comfortable and have fun while traveling light. You'll arrive to find everything clean and made up for you, so all you have to do is unpack. Kick off your shoes and settle in!

Outside, lounge in the shade or sun of the large lush fenced yard while the kids climb around in the treehouse with slide. Fire up the charcoal grill on the furnished patio or the fire pit on the lawn.

You'll find a basement laundry and detached garage (for storage, not parking). The yard is entirely enclosed--by a 3- to 4-foot picket fence on three sides and a six-foot privacy fence on the fourth.

Bike rentals are available nearby and the Interurban (a shuttle bus service) is on-call for short trips around town and to the beach. You'll want a car for family trips to the beach with gear, but note that it's just a three-mile bike ride, and it's also walkable if you're up for an adventure that includes crossing the river on the chain ferry.

We supply bed, bath, and kitchen linens, basic soaps (hand, dish, and shampoo), and enough paper products to get you started. Don't forget your beach towels and sunscreen!

We're available by phone when you need us, and often in person on checkin and checkout days. ***Covid-19 update: Contact-free check in***

Property manager

Alison

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fenced yard. Room to play. Please supervise.

Events

No events allowed
Limited to registered guests

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Enjoy yourself, and treat the house and yard with care
Outside fire pit and grill, but, please NO smoking, fireworks, or candles
Alert all members of your group to the property information provided by the owner

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
Note from host: Limited to registered guests
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saugatuck

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

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 2 min walk
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 4 min walk
  • Mount Baldhead Park - 14 min walk
  • Silver Lake - 7 min drive
  • Oval Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 17 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Butler - 5 min walk
  • The BARge - 5 min walk
  • Wicks Park Bar And GRI - 4 min walk
  • Uncommon Coffee Roasters - 2 min walk
  • The Southerner - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny Home Away from Home--Downtown Saugatuck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny Home Away from Home--Downtown Saugatuck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny Home Away from Home--Downtown Saugatuck?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny Home Away from Home--Downtown Saugatuck located?

This family-friendly Saugatuck holiday home is located on the riverfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Butler Street, Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Wicks Park and Amazwi Contemporary Art are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to town
We had a great stay. House is spacious and has everything you need. It’s a great location to everything in town. Would recommend staying here for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

rebecca b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer stay in downtown Saugatuck
This a lovely house perfectly located near shops, river walk, restaurants, and basketball and pucklball courts. The hosts thought of everything to make our stay here perfect. We enjoyed eating in the garden, pingpong in the garage, and hanging out in the comfortable and spacious living room. We appreciated the owners' efforts to maintain the original character if the house. We would definitely consider stayed here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another perfect stay!
This was our second stay at this property and once again everything was perfect. The house was extremely clean when we arrived and everything was just as it was pictured. We used the futon in the upstairs bedroom and had no trouble finding extra sheets and blankets to use. This house really is in the best location and we loved eating dinner in the yard and hanging out on the hammock watching birds and people. Already looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic House. Great Location.
This is the second year in a row we rented from Alison and we are going back next year. Great house, perfect location, excellent hosts!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mirthala G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Perfect location! Charming house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Alison

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I've managed this home as a Vrbo vacation rental, on and off, since 2004, with many return renters. Rest assured, our team will take good care of you. I'm a long-time local who visited Saugatuck as a child and fell in love with the town and the lakeshore. It's easy and fun to play the role of host and travel guide in such a fabulous place. Come visit!

Why they chose this property

I love Lake Michigan and its magical shoreline. Saugatuck is home to some of the most beautiful sand dunes in the world: forested, grassy, and, of course, sandy! The beaches have been voted the most beautiful in the world: no salt, sharks, no worries. Our town is friendly, fun, and loaded with charm and unique places to shop, dine, relax, and explore. You can be as relaxed or as energetic as you like.

What makes this property unique

From the refurbished 1950s kitchen to the bedroom built-ins to the vintage bathroom tile to the glossy pine and oak floors to the profusion of large windows, there is nothing cookie-cutter about this house, and you can watch the world go by from the lush fenced yard. Lake Michigan is just a 10-minute drive away and downtown is so close by even toddlers can walk there. In fact, the playground is a block away, and the beloved Saugatuck Drugstore with an old-fashioned soda fountain is just a block farther.
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