Spacious Basement (Garden) Apartment, Short Walk to Lake Michigan

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Fennville, MI

Saugatuck Center For the Arts10 min drive
Butler Street11 min drive
Oval Beach14 min drive
Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Dining Area

About this property

The apartment is on the lower level of a home built in 2014, and is approximately 2000 sq ft. open-plan with its own entrance. It is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit with a queen and twin bed in each bedroom. There are also 2 futons in the living area for additional guests, if needed. Up to two pets are permitted. Smoking is not permitted.
The unit is equipped with free wi-fi and a large format television with DirecTV. The kitchen has a breakfast counter with a drip coffee maker, a gas range, a dishwasher and a microwave. There are laundry facilities in the utility room.
The unit is located in a wooded area close to Lake Michigan. There are two areas of beach access within walking distance (about a quarter of a mile each, north and south of Stone Bridge Trail.)
The home's patio includes an outdoor fireplace and a grill that are available to guests. There is a pergola over the patio with lights strung and on a dusk to 2am period.
The wooded acreage adjoins a conservatory and has many walking trails available.
The location is convenient to Saugatuck, Douglas, Fennville, and South Haven. The region offers many shops, restaurants, galleries, wineries, breweries, orchards and farm markets.

Property manager

Frank Michaels and John Donovan

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fennville

Located in Fennville, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Forever Curious Children's Museum and Michigan Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

Fennville, MI

What's nearby

Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 10 min drive
Butler Street - 11 min drive
Ravines Golf Club - 13 min drive
Oval Beach - 14 min drive
Silver Lake - 18 min drive

Getting around

Holland Station - 22 min drive
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

The Butler - 11 min drive
Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant - 10 min drive
Michigan Wine Company - 4 min drive
Uncommon Coffee Roasters - 12 min drive
Saugatuck Brewing Company - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Basement (Garden) Apartment, Short Walk to Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Basement (Garden) Apartment, Short Walk to Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Basement (Garden) Apartment, Short Walk to Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Basement (Garden) Apartment, Short Walk to Lake Michigan located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Blue Star Antique Pavilion and Saugatuck Brewing Company. Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society and Water Street Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

7 Apr 2024

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

Easy stay beautiful location

The hosts were very responsive, we had no issues. Very clean spacious place well maintained. Would go back for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard N., Chicago, IL

30 Oct 2023

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

City escape

We arrived at the appointed time and checked in. The apartment was spacious. The location is secluded yet near several towns. The hosts are friendly and informative. I highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

16 Oct 2023

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

A very peaceful property.

I was able to walk my dog every morning (despite the rain, because it was so heavily wooded)! Across the road, I could enjoy views of Lake Michigan. There were two Lake Michigan accesses, but unfortunately not pet-friendly. (Not the host’s fault). We enjoyed the Sauganuck Dunes instead with our pup.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan K.

4 Oct 2023

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

Michigan Apple Picking

Always enjoyable. Thank you to our hosts

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loren B.

1 Oct 2023

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

Lake Michigan Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. John and Frank were very accommodating. Location was perfect and close to Saugatuck and Holland. We stayed for 30 days and had everything we needed for our stay.

Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Frank Michaels and John Donovan

John and I met in 2001, both having survived previous long-term partners. John had served decades as a fire fighter in the Chicago suburbs. I had worked for decades for a Chicago corporation.
We enjoyed the 2-hour proximity of a Michigan campground and parked our motor coach there for many years, while we got to know the area.

Why they chose this property

We purchased and built our home on a wooded lot in 2014. The lot backs to a wooded conservatory. The apartment was created during the construction with the intention to provide vacation rentals, and is separately zoned for heating and air conditioning.
Local wildlife include deer, black, brown and fox squirrels, wild turkeys, piliated wood peckers, and a wide variety of other birds.
Guests are welcome to use the screened-in porch, patio and outdoor fireplace and grill at the back of the house.

What makes this property unique

Large rooms with high ceilings
Walking distance to two public beaches
Wooded public trails (Insect repellent, such as Deep Woods OFF, recommended.)
Less than 10 miles to Saugatuck-Douglas, Fennville, South Haven
Natural gas powered, full-house generator
Full-house water filter
No available sewers. We are on a septic system. NOTE: ONLY human waste and toilet paper should be flushed down the toilets.