Pier Cove Farm House W/ Private Beach & Wooded Trails Near Saugatuck /Douglas

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A two-story house with a front porch, a sign reading 'The Gauntlett House,' and a well-maintained garden.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a dresser.
A room with two wooden beds, each with a blue bedspread and matching pillows. There is a small table with a lamp between the beds.
A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, and large windows.
A kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a stove.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • 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
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Fennville, MI
  • Place, Butler Street
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Fennville

Located in Fennville, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Express Yourself Art Barn and Saugatuck Center For the Arts. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Map
Fennville, MI

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 8 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 8 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Silver Lake - 10 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 11 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Oval Beach - 14 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 21 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The BARge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Noble Twist - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pier Cove Farm House W/ Private Beach & Wooded Trails Near Saugatuck /Douglas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pier Cove Farm House W/ Private Beach & Wooded Trails Near Saugatuck /Douglas ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pier Cove Farm House W/ Private Beach & Wooded Trails Near Saugatuck /Douglas ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pier Cove Farm House W/ Private Beach & Wooded Trails Near Saugatuck /Douglas ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pier Cove Farm House W/ Private Beach & Wooded Trails Near Saugatuck /Douglas located?

This family-friendly Fennville holiday home is located on a lake, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Blue Star Antique Pavilion and Kalamazoo Lake. Beery Field and Kalamazoo River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous time! What a great home. Thank you to our hosts, Celeste and Dexter.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We greatly enjoyed our stay! It had all we needed for our extended family get away, and the beach access was amazing. The house itself is well cared for, and we were quite appreciative of the nature directly out the front door (beach is a short walk) and back door (well maintained forest trails, fire pit, etc). Our hosts were very kind and generous as well. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a cousin reunion. Used this home to sleep and shower. Great location. Owner is sweet. Told us the home was built in 1870.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax

Loved our stay here. The beach was a three minute walk from the front door and a special mile walk through the forest in the back also allowed us to enjoy nature and relax. The house has everything you could want and the owners (who live next door) were warm and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your time at The Gauntlett House ! We agree that it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beach and woods. Please come back and visit us again. Celeste and Dexter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

My family and I stayed at the Gauntlet House to celebrate all of our May and June birthdays. We had a wonderful stay! Celeste and Dexter are wonderful hosts and their property is perfect. We will absolutely be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2024
We enjoyed meeting you and the kids and are so glad you all enjoyed your time at The Gauntlett House . We look forward to your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely estate

Lovely historic home full of oldworld charm. Beach has lots of sand this year. Owners are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you !! We loved having your family come back again this year ! We especially like seeing the kids run all over the back lawn with their toys in the sprinkler ! Celeste and Dexter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful long weeked getaway

Very nice older farm hose with plenty of space indoors and out. Loved the screened-in porch, back deck and functional kitchen. Entire family loved the private beach and deck overlooking the lake. Owners are exceptional people who helped enhance our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2024
Scott and Lori, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in our house ! It was a pleasure to host your family and we appreciate your care of our family home. We hope you will consider a return visit. Thank you, Celeste and Dexter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lovely

Celeste always has the house sparkling when we arrive. Its very comfortable and we always enjoy our stay. The location is wonderful - able to see sunset from porch if we can't get down to beach to do so. The yard is great for the kids to play in too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you so much ! We are happy you love the house and yard and beach as much as we do ! It’s very fun for us to see all,the kids out playing !! Celeste and Dexter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Vacation Place on Lake Michigan.

A great place to spend a relaxing weekend get-away with friends and family. I enjoyed the sunset from the private deck and my son loved the beach. The mattresses were very comfortable so I had a great sleep at night. The owner was very helpful and welcoming. I will definitely revisit the place again. Thank you Celeste!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2022
We are so glad you had a good time at the house and that you loved the beach and sunset deck. Please come back when you need to relax again. Thank you, Celeste and Dexter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded all expectations

What an amazimg location. Pics do not do justice. House is immaculate, nearby attractions amazing, private beach across street spectacular, and hosts gracious and lovely. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your time in The Gauntlett House. It was a pleasure to host you and your family and hope to see you again. Thank you, Celeste and Dexter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming, yet modern farmhouse south of Saugatuck

Lovely old farmhouse with charm and modern conveniences. Fully stocked for whatever you would need. And even though there was only one shower, the additional enclosed, outdoor shower was a hit with our group! The beach was right across the street, a short walk down the stairs. Lovely sandy beach, but you might need water shoes as the shoreline is a bit rocky. Easy drive to Saugatuck, Holland, and South Haven.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your time at the house and beach and we hope you will be able to come again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We could not have asked for a better place.

The Gauntlett House exceeded our expectations. We loved the beautiful rooms and decor. My favorite place in the house was the screened in front porch where we could all enjoy the beautiful view of the lake. The palapa and hammocks were a favorite with the teenagers in our group not to mention the lovely beach. Thank you Celeste and Dexter. We plan on coming back.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you, Margaret ! We are so happy you and your family enjoyed our house and the beach. We feel the house is really special and want to share it . We loved meeting your group and would love for you to come back !
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charming Pier Cove Farm House

The house is roomy and charming. The kitchen is well equipped and easy to prepare meals. We really enjoy the yard and deck for the kids playing and eating outside. The outdoor shower is a big hit with everyone after a day at the beach. The front porch is our favorite spot to hang out. Dexter and Celests go out of their way to make our stay lovely in every way. We love coming here!!! Great Location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you ! We are happy your family enjoyed the week in the Gauntlett House and we are glad you returned this summer. We love to share our family home with others in this beautiful area of Lake Michigan. See you next July ! Celeste and Dexter
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic family vacation spot

We stayed for a long weekend with 3 generations - ages 70+ to 7. Everyone had a great time. The house is even more charming in person than in the photos and there was more than enough room for everyone. The kitchen had everything we needed. We were in also in luck because a new deck had just been built overlooking the lake. It was a perfect spot to watch the sunset. Good restaurants are close enough, but the house provides the benefit of quiet with it's out of town location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you so much !! We are very happy your family had a great time at The Gauntlett House and we so enjoyed meeting the 3 generations. We hope you will be able to come again. Celeste and Dexter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing!!!!

Great getaway! The front porch is amazing with a great view of the lake! The short stroll across the street to the beach was wonderfully convenient. Having your own private beach and deck equipped with chairs and umbrella was a real luxury! Watching the breathtaking sunsets by campfire on the beach makes for the best way to finish a day in the life at the Gauntlett house! Thank you, Dexter and Celeste
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2021
We are so happy you had a relaxing vacation at the Gauntlett House ! We look forward to seeing you again. Thanks, Celeste and Dexter
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charming and cozy

Our family had an amazing weekend at the Gauntlett house. Our party consisted of 8 people including our 3 year old. The house is very spacious, with a cozy atmosphere. A bonus was the nursery room off the master bedroom. We really enjoyed our little one having his own space. Celeste and Dexter were very welcoming and really went the extra mile to accomadate our family. We would definitely stay at this property again!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you Melissa ! We are happy your family enjoyed the Gauntlett House and we hope you will stay with us again ! Celeste and Dexter
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We did not want to leave💜

Just stayed at this lovely home for my son's wedding weekend in Saugatuck. The home is beautiful and the pics do not do it justice. Everything you need is there all you will need to bring is food, drink and your swimsuits☺ We had 2 deer visit us near the back porch, kids loved that and even though it rained most of our stay, we had a great time. Between the rain we did venture to the beach, a very short walk and you can see the lake from the front porch. Thank you Dexter and Celeste for a beautiful vacation retreat,we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you !! We are so glad you chose our home and only wish the weather had been better ! It will be warm and sunny the next time you visit. Celeste and Dexter
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place for our family!

Our family had a great time at the Gauntlett house! The house was charming, clean, very comfortable and there was plenty of room for everyone. The nursery/bedroom upstairs was perfect for the two kids and their parents. It was very nice to have the beautiful beach so close that we could walk back and forth with the little ones (1 yr. and 3 yrs.) and their sand toys without any trouble. A bonfire fire and S’mores at the beach one night was a definite highlight of the trip. Beautiful! We also really enjoyed the proximity to Saugatuck. Great little town.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Terri, Thank you so much !! We are glad you enjoyed the Gauntlett House and the beach. We love seeing the kids playing and having so much fun. We would love for your family to come back! Celeste and Dexter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Beach Vacation

My wife and her sister decided to have a joint family vacation. We researched most of the western Michigan coast before stumbling upon the Gauntlet House listing. This location ended up exceeding our expectations. The house is older, but equipped with modern kitchen/laundry appliances and air conditioning. Our kids especially enjoyed the option for indoor or the outdoor shower, after hours spent at the private beach. The location is perfect if you want to stay away from crowds, but also only few minutes from multiple activities and dining in Saugatuck/Douglas, Fennville, or Holland. Best family vacation we have ever planned.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Gauntlett House ! We hope you will return. It was a pleasure to meet you and we so loved seeing all the kids having fun in the yard and at the beach ! Celeste and Dexter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The best vacation!

We just returned home after spending four nights at Celeste and Dexter's house and to say we had a great time is an understatement. The house is huge, even closer to the water than it looks in the photos, with a large backyard for the kids to run around. We had four adults, three toddlers, and a baby and had PLENTY of room. It was equipped with everything you would need to make breakfast, lunch and dinner. Celeste and Dexter live next door and are extremely helpful and friendly, and always available to answer any questions. The beach is clean and private, and like I said, very close to the house. We cannot recommend this house enough for your next vacation and will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Dear Annie, Thank you !! We are so glad that both the adults and the great kids enjoyed our home and beach. We always love to see kids running all over the big backyard. Because you had 3 toddlers I was inspired to add a second highchair to the kitchen! We hope you will return in the future. Celeste and Dexter
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable home-like property

We just arrived home after a one week stay at Gauntlett House. The property was exactly as described in the listing. It is outfitted with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Plenty of space, nicely decorated and very well maintained. Owners were very friendly and helpful...next door just in case we needed anything, but definitely not intrusive. A great place for extended family/friend get away. There were seven in our group and we all had plenty of elbow room and private spaces. We loved boating around Saugatuck and to Holland. We used Tower Marina...ten minutes away and they offered weekly mooring rates. Lots of great shopping and restaurants nearby. We recommend the Saugatuck Dune Rides...a lot of fun! Thanks Celeste and Dexter for a lovely stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Gauntlett House and the Saugatuck-Douglas area. It is so fun for us to share our family home and see our guest families have a great vacation at Lake Michigan. We hope you will come back ! Thank you, Celeste and Dexter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect August week in Michigan!

We spent a week with family to end our summer and couldn’t have had a better time. The location of the property is perfect — you really can’t beat walking to your own private beach. The host helped us build a beach fire one night, and the kids loved it. Another night we had a pizza party on the deck while we watched the sunset. On a couple of overcast days, we drove I to town and hit up all the tourist spots, which everyone also loved. It was perfect to be close to town but still have our own private oasis. We have three young children and were joined for a few days by our brother and sister-in-law and their three young children — although It sounds like a recipe for chaos, this house actually allowed us to relax on vacation (we couldn’t believe it!). My daughter and I spent an hour each morning making friendship bracelets on the screened in porch, and we spent the rest of the day on the beach. Definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you so much !! We are happy you enjoyed the house , Beach and towns! This really is a great place to visit and relax. We love seeing the kids run all over the back yard and sharing our family home with you. We hope you will be able to come back. Celeste and Dexter
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kid and Baby Friendly

Its an old farmhouse with updated amenities. The downstairs was very friendly to the 3 year old, 14 month old, and 11 month old in our group. This was a huge benefit to us because we could be in the kitchen cooking and it was comfortable having the babies in the living room and letting them roam without worrying about their whereabouts. Celeste and Dexter, the owners, were very accommodating to our family and had pack-n-plays set up for us when we arrived and also made us a bonfire on the beach. The key points of the Gauntlett house were the screened in porch, outdoor shower, and private beach with cabana. It was also nice to have cable for the children to watch cartoons and a grill to barbecue several nights. I recommend this house for a large family seeking to relax both indoors and at the beach. The house is close to several towns with neat things to do like shopping, restaurants, and boat rentals. The money is well worth it!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Dear Casey: Thank you !! We love having 3 generations come together in the Gauntlett House . We are glad it was "baby friendly" for you and that the adults and kids had a fun week. Thanks, Celeste and Dexter
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect HOME away from HOME for a week!

This updated and very clean home is the place you want to be for a weekend or a week away. You will fall in love with the gorgeous view of the lake from the front sun porch each morning while you have your coffee. You are just a few steps away from the nice stairs that will take you down to the beach. Chairs, hammocks and the gorgeous beach await you. The palopa is great for those who prefer to stay out of the sun or to house kiddos who may need a rest. The Gauntletts' graciously provided fire wood at the top of the steps if we wished to have a bonfire. After the day at the beach the outdoor shower was a great place to clean up and soap and shampoo were provided. We enjoyed very nice dinners on the back deck enjoying the wooded scenery and gorgeously kept gardens. The home was immaculate with great bedrooms and linens that were very clean and decorated in very good taste. The home was stocked with all the items we needed for dinners in the home as well as dish detergents, toilet paper, propane and clothing detergents. Dexter visited often to check on us and was there to answer questions and help if needed. However, we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this gorgeous home. You will love staying in the Gauntlett's home as well as enjoy Saugatuck brewing and other fine restaraunts and places near by.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you April !! We are so glad your family enjoyed The Gauntlett House. It is wonderful for us to see 3 generations having a fun and relaxing week at Lake Michigan and appreciating our home, gardens and beach !! Celeste and Dexter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome family vacation spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! There was plenty of room for our group of 6 adults and 4 children. The private beach was perfect. The deck overlooking the water was the perfect place to enjoy coffee in the morning. The hosts could not have been kinder or more accommodating. We will definitely return for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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