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The Elizabeth House - Saugatuck

Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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Private kitchen
Interior
Interior
Bathroom
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Butler Street
  • Place, Saugatuck Center For the Arts
  • Place, Oval Beach

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

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

About this property

The Elizabeth House - Saugatuck

Located 3/4 mile from downtown, quiet and spacious historic farmhouse offers very comfortable setting for enjoyable getaway. Offers very large bedrooms and bathrooms with first and second floor kitchens. Huge front and back yard offers ideal privacy and ample opportunity for outdoor fun. Bicycles are available at the house to explore town and surroundings. The Chain Ferry is 3/4 mile with immediate access to Oval Beach.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
$200/event deducted from refundable damage deposit
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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: $200/event deducted from refundable damage deposit
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saugatuck

Located in Saugatuck, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. 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

  • Butler Street - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Oval Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Silver Lake - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 7 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 15 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Grill @ Clearbrook - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wicks Park Bar & Grille - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The BARge - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Elizabeth House - Saugatuck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Elizabeth House - Saugatuck?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elizabeth House - Saugatuck on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$465.76, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Elizabeth House - Saugatuck?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Elizabeth House - Saugatuck?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Elizabeth House - Saugatuck located?

Located in the heart of Saugatuck, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kalamazoo Lake and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lake Michigan. Kalamazoo River and Roan and Black Contemporary Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 178 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful overnight stay for student leaders on retreat. Plenty of bathrooms and beds and spaces to play games.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was not very well equipped for cooking. No large bowls to mix a salad. We made out with a large pot!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mya B.

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

Great location and helpful host!

JMK was great! He was easily communicative and so helpful. Absolutely recommend! An extra perk is how well decorated the home is :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAWN G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our blended family had a great time at this house. John was amazing and very attentive when/if needed! The house was clean, large, and had plenty of towels, toilet paper, paper towels, etc, for our large family to stay for 3 nights. Highly recommend! Thank you again, John!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was excellent. Location to our wedding venue and downtown was great. House was very comfortable for 4 couples. I would do again in a second.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Great stay!

Wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Clark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay for two nights. Plenty of bedrooms for a full family plus friends. Backyard is huge with a nice deck/patio with outdoor games and a beautiful fire pit. Very convenient location, near everything. Only complaint is that two of the four bedroom window air conditioners are incredibly loud and we were unable to use them as they kept us awake. There were ceiling fans that did help in those two rooms. If the AC units are replaced/updated we would have no complaints. The owner left a very detailed note upon check-in with direct cell phone to contact in case of issues. I would not question staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian R.

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

Wedding night stay

Elizabeth house is a charming historical home right in beautiful Saugatuck. It was the perfect choice for a one night stay after our cousin's wedding.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Family getaway

We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Over all it is a great rental very nice place with a great storyline about when and how the home was built. Would highly recommend the house. We had a family wedding in the area and our entire family was able to stay in one place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tawnia N.

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

Family girls weekend

It was nice to all stay together and be able to unwind and relax after long days of sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne P.

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

Short Weekend Family Fun

We were impressed with this historic home, and appreciated the large outdoor space to enjoy games and relaxation with tables and chairs aplenty. Celebrated a 30th wedding anniversary with the 8 people who stayed at the property and 8 others who joined in for a few evening hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M., Bloomfiled Hills

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

Great for us 4 golfers

The place was perfect for us. The owner was very attentive and also a nice guy. We used the fire pit and loved the back yard set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Girls weekend

We had a wonderful time. We loved how close the house was to Saugatuck. The house was beautiful and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is a gem. The history of this location, the energy, the rooms all have a distinct feel of home. Communication with the owner was seamless and very receptive. I only stayed one night but I am looking forward to booking a week stay. Such a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked the size of this property. There was enough space for my family of 10. Kids loved the big yard. I didn't like all the insects/critters inside the house. The house felt abandoned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather DeAnn H.

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

Over night stay

Good overnight stop for us but prob would not do longer No large seating area and no shower toiletries. The window AC units could be updated. Kitchen was well stocked however bring your own coffee. Some bedrooms needed blinds Vs sheer curtain .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Work reunion/girls trip fun in Saugatuck

I booked this trip for a weekend in Saugatuck with my former coworkers for a mini reunion. It was the perfect location and size for our group of six. There was plenty of room to spread out. The beds were very comfortable and the water pressure in the showers was great. It is walkable to downtown, probably around a mile. It is an old historic home but is nicely decorated, and it was very clean. The patio in the back and the outdoor fire pit are amazing! We had no issues during our weekend rental. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a rental for a group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

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

My new fav place

Such a lovely house, full of charm and character. Well stocked and supplied. Short trip to DT Saug. Loved every moment of our stay. Bed was super comfortable. Great space for our celebration. Absolutely loved the fireplace off the kitchen. Left wondering how to recreate the coziness in my own home. Thank you. We will stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Pam R.

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

Get together

The property was older, very spacious for 8, had everything u need and very nice. It is a home that you feel at home once you walk in. We truly enjoyed our stay there Everything was within a Short distance and easy to get to. The owner was very nice and stopped by after we got there to introduce himself. I recommend to stay here. A light at the end of the drive would be nice as it gets super dark at night and hard to see entrance We would definitely stay there again if in the area. 💕
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Erin R.

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

Perfect for a night!

There were 8 of us adults in town for a wedding. The property was clean and fresh! No "old home" smell which my sister is always worried about! 😂 Oh and thanks for having Static Guard in the laundry area! Life saver!! The only bummer was the TV situation as the guys wanted to watch the football game, but were unable to due to no cable. Otherwise, it was a great location and property! Tip: If you are coming home when its dark leave a light on outside! It gets quite dark in the driveway area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Suzanne G.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Girls trip

Although the location was great and the house structurally had charm, we were not pleased with the overall cleanliness of the home or the communication with the owner. The house was not ready at check in time, in fact we were rudely met by a gentleman still preparing the house, who never identified himself, that we later discovered was the owner. Little incidentals were lacking, like a welcome package with a book of general instructions, restaurant recommendations or even fresh coffee and a snack. It was very frustrating to connect to the television, as you had to stream it through your own devices. Especially during these times of covid 19, the cleanliness was not up to standard. There were numerous areas of cobwebs and heavy dust, the oven was filthy which make you question the overall cleanliness. Dispite all of that, are stay in Saugatuck was a delight

4/10 Poor

Nicole H.

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

Historic house with very old furniture and bugs

I'm sorry to say, but we did not have the best experience because 2 of the bedrooms were very disappointing. The downstairs small bedroom was infested with bugs coming in from the ceiling fan area and the upstairs small bed was not suitable for two people as it was uncomfortable and we did not sleep. On the plus side, the master bedrooms were very nice and spacious as well as the backyard, which had a great fire pit and badmitton. As far as the sitting areas, the couches in the living room were so old they felt damp and soggy. We all agreed that the house felt better suited as a museum than a VRBO. Either that or the furniture should be replaced to feel a bit more clean and inviting for people to want to sit on it. Overall, we really needed 3 usable bedrooms, but my husband and I were out of luck as our other friends took the master bedrooms, since they were celebrating birthdays. The two of us got horrible sleep and weren't well rested for the wedding we came in town for. We felt that we didn't get what we paid for, so that was disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Heather L.

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

Pros and cons

pros – house looked exactly like the pictures. Linens were soft, beds were comfortable. The house was clean. The outside fire pit area and yard was great. Cons– house smelled musty. When you showered the water smelled like sewage, and then so did the house- we notified the host. In the upstairs bathroom the faucet at the sink and also the shower head never had more pressure than a trickle of water. None of the upstairs bedrooms have overhead lighting, so if was very difficult to see to put on make-up (we were there for a wedding) Of note, not a pro or a con just things to be aware of: the house is multi-level and you can tell there were many additions so the floor is uneven in a lot of spots. There are signs that say watch your step, but you cant see these signs at night. The stairs are very steep and I could see how someone that was older or has difficulties with mobility or balance would have a very hard time getting up and down the stairs. The banister at the top of the staircase is not tightly secured and is wobbly. The front walkway of the house floods when it rains. You can’t leave out food or you will have small black ants. No full length mirror in the whole house Was it fine, yes. Would I book there again, no.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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