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Your Own Private Cottage A Short Walk To Downtown Saugatuck, Michigan

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Your own cottage with private entrance. Located behind our home.
The Summer Place in bloom
Queen bed
Wet bar with microwave, Keurig coffee maker and lending library
Pull out sleeper chair. Very comfortable per our grandson!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Place, Butler Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your Own Private Cottage A Short Walk To Downtown Saugatuck, Michigan

Long called "The Summer Place", this secluded retreat off the Kalamazoo River is IDEAL YEAR ROUND. The Summer Place is a short walk to downtown Saugatuck, filled with shops, galleries, restaurants and nightlife. Nearby is the spectacular Oval Beach. There could not be a better place to visit.

Your private studio cottage includes a queen bed, sitting area, cathedral ceiling, private deck, pull out couch (single), full bath (shower, no tub), wet bar with sink, refrigerator, microwave, flat screen TV, WiFi, off-street parking, air conditioning, heat and ceiling fan (seasonal). DOGS WELCOME FOR ONE-TIME $75 FEE.

Come enjoy All four seasons at The Summer Place!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$75 fee per stay
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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
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

About the area

Saugatuck

Located in Saugatuck, this cottage 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oval Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Silver Lake - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Grill @ Clearbrook - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ida Reds - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wicks Park Bar & Grille - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Own Private Cottage A Short Walk To Downtown Saugatuck, Michigan pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Your Own Private Cottage A Short Walk To Downtown Saugatuck, Michigan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Own Private Cottage A Short Walk To Downtown Saugatuck, Michigan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Own Private Cottage A Short Walk To Downtown Saugatuck, Michigan located?

Located in the heart of Saugatuck, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Butler Street, Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Kalamazoo Lake and Kalamazoo River are just steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time staying at this beautiful place. Janet was helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this little cottage. It’s just perfect for the two of us. We always get a warm greeting from the owner and the place has so many little amenities that make it welcoming and cozy. The short walk to town is perfect. Excellent in all ways.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location… cute little cottage with everything you need. Very friendly and helpful hosts…. Loved all the treats they left for guests. Great stay! A wonderful place to stay in Saugatuck!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute property, tucked in a beautiful neighborhood. Host were very sweet. With in walking distance to shops, bars and restaurants. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Great location and lovely hosts

Perfect location to walk everywhere in Saugatuck!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Janet was lovely and ensured we had everything we needed for our stay. Well appointed cottage. Great location!! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Just the right size for the wife and I. We walked to just about everywhere we went in the city. I'm pretty sure we'll do this again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space! Thanks Janet!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Janet was very welcoming and accommodating during our entire stay. The location was perfect and the cottage was the perfect size for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina R.

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

30 Anniversary

Wonderful cottage tucked away in privacy but within walking distance to stores, river and shopping. The Hosts think of everything to enhance our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

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

Excellent stay

The cottage was the perfect “overflow” accommodations for our family reunion. Great location, clean with lots of nice little touches (like home baked muffins!). Janet communicated all the check in information clearly and met us at the door the morning we checked in. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

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

Enjoyed it immencely

great owners are awesome people
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Very Cute

Very clean little place. Janet has just about everything you could need already there! Very close and walkable to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Janet was super helpful and friendly, so the setup felt like an old style b&b rather than just a place to sleep. Very peaceful considering it’s an easy walk to everywhere in town. Very well stocked with snacks and Keurig coffee. We took the beeline bike trail to Holland and enjoyed it. Don’t miss the hike to the Crows Nest on the other side of the river. Uncommon Grounds coffee and muffins are worth the wait. Back alley Pizza nearby in Douglas was excellent too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Just adorable!

We were so pleased with our stay! The place was super cute, the owner so kind and everything was SO CLEAN!!! There were lots of little touches that made you feel at home…muffins upon arrival, drinks in the mini fridge and everything you need to make tea and coffee. We would definitely stay there again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our cozy cabin. Very, very clean and perfectly located to the downtown area. 3 minute walk to water and restaurants. Listened to music at Wicks Park which is also in walking distance from house. We took our dog and she loved all the places to walk to. Janet was a great hostess and very helpful with where to go and things to do. This place is a hidden gem. Highly recommend for your next getaway. We will come back and stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

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

Always a great place to stay

We always feel like home when we stay here. The owners are amazing and make you feel like family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

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

Great Location and parking!

We had a great weekend!! Rental is walkable to everything. Pet friendly. Owners Janet and Fred were welcoming during check in process. Homemade muffins when we checked in!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

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

Cute. Cozy, and Great Hospitality

We had an amazing time! Loooking forward to coming back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Janet’s cottage was the perfect stay in Saugatuck. The location was perfect, the parking spot was incredibly helpful and Janey was a terrific host. The cottage was spotless and perfect for 2 people. Also, Janet baked us muffins one day and provided us with mini champagne bottles to celebrate a birthday. It was perfect! I could not recommend it more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilda S.

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

We love The Summer Place

My husband, my dog and myself have stayed here twice now. Its peaceful, private, comfortable, clean, everything we like.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Fantastic Stay

The cottage is really close to everything in Saugatuck. The hosts were wonderful and had thought through the small things like having coffee, snacks, and water for guests. Really enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie V.

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

Wedding Weekend

We attended a wedding in Holland and decided to stay close to the water in Saugatuck at this quaint cottage near town. It was within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants, and only 15 min. from the other guests & friends staying in the Castle Park neighborhood. Janet, our host, was a great communicator and welcomed us with a walk-thru and answered any questions we had. Would definitely recommend others to enjoy time in Saugatuck and the surrounding area. A lovely getaway! Thank you Janet!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

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

Excellent Place and Location

Clean, homey, and well-accommodated property. Excellent location and incredible property managers! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay G.

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

Great location

Loved the ability to walk to restaurants and shops in downtown Saugatuck.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Janet

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We retired to Saugatuck in 1998. We look forward to sharing this very special place with you.

Why they chose this property

Situated downtown yet set back from the street. A lovely short walk to downtown

What makes this property unique

dog friendly

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests