Kick Off Summer in Style--Memorial Day Dates Still Open

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A two-story house with a porch, a white picket fence, and an American flag.
A living room with wicker furniture, a fireplace, a television, and a sign above the fireplace reading "LAKE MICHIGAN UNSALTED".
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.
A covered porch with a white chair and a small table, overlooking a white picket fence and a garden.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Butler Street
Sleeps 63 bedrooms3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Place, Butler Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wicks Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Kick Off Summer in Style--Memorial Day Dates Still Open



If you want to experience living in a vintage 20's cottage in Saugatuck, Big Blue is the answer . Big Blue is a charming refurbished vintage 1920's cottage on the Hill, with all the eccentricities of an older home.

There are three large bedrooms, 2 queens and 1 set of twins, all with lovely wooden floors. The upstairs bathroom has a tub/shower combination and tile floors. The galley-size bathroom on the first floor has a step-in tiled shower and tile floors. The large living room/dining room has the original walnut paneling, with antique oak dining table and chairs and wicker and rattan couch and chairs. There is a screened in porch through the sliding glass doors in the dining room where you can sit and have your morning coffee and listen to the birds. The kitchen is huge, completely furnished, with lots of counter space for cooking or projects.

Rainy Days? Connect to WIFI, stream your favorite channels or play any of the numerous games and puzzles.

Outside are 3 different decks, all attached with 2 different seating options. The huge back yard has mature trees and plants and is so peaceful. Big Blue comfortably fits 6 people with plenty of space to do your own thing. There is a washer, dryer, and high chair.

THE FIREPLACE IS NON-OPERATIONAL AND WE DO NOT ALLOW FIREPITS.

We love dogs!. As there is not a fenced in backyard, we ask that you be outside with them. We do have a pet fee.

Big Blue is just 7 blocks from downtown Saugatuck; an easy walk to shopping and restaurants. Plenty of parking on site (but don't park under the walnut tree--those can dent your car or head).

Parking is not an issue as you will have the whole driveway to yourselves.

Saugatuck has recently passed strict Short Term Rental Ordinances. We are in a quiet residential neighborhood and Quiet Time is from 11:00 on.

Please observe the 11:00 quiet time ordinance.

Big Blue has a 6 person occupancy limit determined by the Fire Department. Please observe this limit.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
We require your dog be leashed in the back yard
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The backyard is not fenced. If your dog is outside, they must be leashed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 727627vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Saugatuck Center For the Arts and Express Yourself Art Barn. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kalamazoo Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wicks Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • All Saints' Episcopal Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Grill @ Clearbrook - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The BARge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kick Off Summer in Style--Memorial Day Dates Still Open pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Kick Off Summer in Style--Memorial Day Dates Still Open?

As of 2 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kick Off Summer in Style--Memorial Day Dates Still Open on 26 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,832, including 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.

How much is parking at Kick Off Summer in Style--Memorial Day Dates Still Open?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kick Off Summer in Style--Memorial Day Dates Still Open?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kick Off Summer in Style--Memorial Day Dates Still Open?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kick Off Summer in Style--Memorial Day Dates Still Open located?

This family-friendly cottage is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Butler Street, Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Kalamazoo Lake and All Saints' Episcopal Church are also within 5 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. 65 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location to walking to downtown Saugatuck. The neighborhood is quiet and a lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming vintage cottage conveniently close to downtown Saugatuck. Loved the big homey kitchen and the screened porch. Clean, quiet, comfortable. And Ernie, our host, was very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of five (two adults, tree kids ages 10, 7, 3 and our dog) had a wonderful stay at this house. It was a great fit for our family, and we really appreciated that it was pet friendly.The location was excellent-close enough to downtown that we were able to walk everywhere downtown and Oval Beach, while still being a quiet neighborhood. It was a nice balance of convenience and relaxation.It was nice being able to leave the car behind and enjoy everything Saugatuck had to offer on foot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amaar M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The house was clean, cozy, and in a great location! The hosts were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for the lovely review. We were honored to be your hosts. You were also absolutely lovely people. Chris and Ernie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very charming, very cottage like! It was a short walk to town (Saugatuck)! Great location, big on Charm!
The Witches stayed at the cottage!
Charming cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third time staying at Big Blue and we love it! Very clean, quiet, conveniently located near shops and restaurants, and the owners are friendly and communicative. We love Saugatuck in the fall and can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review, Chrissy and for being a returning guest. You are always a pleasure to host and hope you come back next year for Visit #4! Chris and Ernie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was spotless clean. A very nice stay in an excellent location. Access and communication with the owner was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We would love to have you back again; you were wonderful guests. Chris and Ernie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Very nice place to stay

Very nice place to stay. Quiet, close to downtown, very enjoyable!love the screened in porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you, Scott. We enjoyed meeting you and are glad that you liked Big Blue. Would love to have you visit again. Chris and Ernie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

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

Perfect for family reunion

This was a comfortable place to stay for a family reunion- we had four adults and two kids staying in the house and everyone had plenty of space. The kitchen was adequate to prepare meals and the backyard was scenic. Location was perfect to walk into town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2025
Thank you for your great review and for choosing Big Blue. You were great guests and we would love to have you back again. Chris and Ernie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You can’t beat the location. Downtown Saugatuck was only a couple of blocks away. Very convenient to stores and restaurants. Our hosts went above and beyond to ensure our stay at Big Blue was comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly I.

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

Tulip fest trip

Very cute & comfortable, enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Kimberly! You were wonderful guests and hope you come stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

Relaxing getaway

Charming home with plenty of space and within walking distance of all the shops and dining options in Saugatuck. The front porch was a favorite spot to relax and enjoy morning coffee. Chris and Ernie are wonderful hosts and made the check-in and check-out process extremely easy. Would definitely recommend if you are staying in Saugatuck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2025
Thank you so much for your review! We enjoyed our back and forth texts and appreciated so much how well you took care of Big Blue. Would love to have you back again! Chris and Ernie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonja R.

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

Fall weekend girls trip

Lovely place! Cozy, clean, and the front porch was so great to just sit and catch up with my friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review. That's exactly how we want our guests to feel during their visit. Ernie and Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

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

Beautiful Cottage, Great Location

Very well maintained old-style cottage in a great spot, walking distance to everything. Chris and Ernie are great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you so much. You were all great guests and hope you will come back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Charming and comfortable home!

We enjoyed our stay. The home had a nice layout and charm. We hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We also hope you come back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

scott p.

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

Michigan getaway.

We had an amazing week in Saugatuck, the house was fantastic! Our host could not have been any better! Will absolutely stay here again !!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review!! I certainly hope you return to Big Blue. You treated it like your own and we so appreciated that. Glad you liked Blue and liked Saugatuck. Chris and Ernie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Great location!

The location was perfect. Easy walk into town yet far enough away on a peaceful street. The house is not modern but has all the items you need. Outdoor space is great. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Big Blue is one of the original "Homes on the Hill" and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Would welcome you back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

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

Place was great . Easy walking access to town . Nice patio outside and screened patio too!

Great . Easy check in . Pleasant experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you for the 5* review! You were great guests and hope to see you again at Big Blue!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristen B.

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

Excellent Location

The house is a short walk from downtown Saugatuck with shopping and restaurants. That was very convenient and what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy F.

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

Lovely Stay at Big Blue

My family and I loved our stay at Big Blue. The home was clean and included everything we needed for a great stay, even beach towels for a quick trip to Oval Beach. Big Blue also has a great location within walking distance to shops, restaurants and coffee shops. Our hosts were friendly and provided an easy check-in and check-out process. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for this review. We hope you do come back and thank you for the great condition you left Blue in.. You are outstanding guests!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brook H.

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

Location!!

What a perfect location! We could walk everywhere! Beds were all comfortable. Loved sitting on the front porch in the morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review. You were a joy to have as guests and we hope you will return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leeat B.

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

Awesome!!

Everything was wonderful from start to finish
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

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

Lake relaxation

We had a lovely week's stay at Big Blue. The location was perfect for walking to town and restaurants. The pictures were very accurate of the home with a fabulous screened in porch for reading and relaxing. The hosts were very responsive and kind and loved that we actually got to meet in person. We would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you for such a wonderful review, Jamie. We would love to have you stay again. You were excellent guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect weekend break

We spent time at the house then found time to stroll into Saugatuck. Good sized property and the owners generously left a welcome bottle of sparkling wine for us. Easy parking and a great porch surrounded by a screen. As others have said, the property is old fashioned but suited us on this occasion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

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

Girls Weekend

The house was great and just as described. On a quiet street, loved having our coffee in the morning on screened front porch, had 5 beach chairs and beach towels, lots of books and games, well stocked kitchen with regular coffee pot and keurig. Came with extra coffee and pods, honey, popcorn. Short walk to town. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2024
Thank you for your reservation and we are glad you enjoyed Big Blue.

About the host

Hosted by Chris Peterson

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Ernie and I retired to Saugatuck from Nebraska 17 years ago and have loved every minute. There is so much to do and enjoy. We drive through town and say "I can't believe we live here". Restaurants, shopping, boating, hiking, sight-seeing, plays, art.....it goes on and on.

Why they chose this property

If you love the cottage experience, you will love Big Blue. It is a 1920's home that has been updated but still has that cottage feeling. All wood floors, walnut walls, a country style kitchen and screened in porch are part of the quaintness. There are 3 deck areas in the back under the huge pine trees for you to enjoy. Saugatuck is 6 blocks away....a short walk through the old neighborhoods.

What makes this property unique

There is plenty of parking (you have the whole drive way so room for everyone's cars), you can walk downtown (6 blocks), pet friendly, Streaming TV, ice maker, WIFI, 3 decks, large back yard for games, screened in porch to drink coffee and watch the world go by.

Want to go to the beach? We have the chairs and towels, toys and life jackets.

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