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Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly

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Outdoor dining
Sun-loungers
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Kalamazoo Lake
    2 min walk
  • Kalamazoo River
    2 min walk
  • Butler Street
    8 min walk
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    20 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly

Special Spring and Fall Rates: Save almost $500 Off the Summer Season Weekly Rate during May and October

Weekly Rentals Only during Summer Season i.e. Mid-June, through Labor Day Week.
Saturday to Saturday Weekly Rental Cycle during Summer Season

Short Term/Nightly Rentals during the Spring & Fall Seasons. Rates vary depending upon the Season, Length of stay and Day of the Week. .

Treehouse Cottage is a historic, Riverfront Cottage that sits 30 - 40 ft above the Kalamazoo River, connecting Saugatuck to Lake Michigan. The cottage is a short walk (10 - 12 min) or bike ride to Saugatuck's downtown attractions, shops and restaurants. A large screened porch overlooks the river and opens into the living room allowing for true indoor/outdoor living - without the bugs. The view of the river boating traffic and wildlife from the screened porch is incredible and a major attraction of the cottage.

The original cottage was built in the 1850's but has been kept current by ongoing remodeling updates, e.g. a cathedral ceiling in the living/dining room, new carpeting throughout, a covered deck running the full length of the lower level, over-looking the yard and River. A major remodeling of the Master bedroom/bath, kitchen and dining/living great room was completed in 2022. All new kitchen cabinets and appliances were added and the furnishing and furniture was upgraded throughout the main level. Updating of a lower level bedroom, bath and laundry room (new washer/dryer, cabinets, etc) was finished for the 2023 season.There is also Highspeed Broadband WiFi throughout the Cottage and a large flat screen SMART TV entertainment area in the living room. Every bedroom also has aTV with premium cable.

There is a large lawn on the lower river level. It is ideal for sunbathing, fishing, family gatherings, lawn games or enjoying the boat traffic. Fishing from this level is usually good and a new 40' dock enables the renter to dock their own or a rented sport, pontoon, or fishing boat. Canoes, kayaks or paddle boards can be launched from the dock or sea wall and can be rented locally. Please contact the property owner in advance to arrange for FREE dockage, boat trailer storage, etc.

Because the Lake levels can vary from season to season we recommend that you talk directly to us about any concerns you may have with the size or draft of your boat.

Weekly rentals have priority. However, shorter, nightly rentals are common in the Spring & Fall Seasons and on short notice. It is also possible to RENT JUST THE MAIN LEVEL of the cottage for a romantic couples' get-a-way. The main level includes the Master bedroom w/king bed, bathroom, kitchen, dining/living great room and the screened porch. Inquire directly with the owner about this as it isn't possible to receive an accurate quotation using VRBO's pricing software.

Two small dogs (20 lbs each or less) are allowed with the owner's approval and payment of a Pet Fee. Please read the included Pet Policy requirements; especially the need to kennel/crate your pet(s) whenever it's left alone in the cottage.

Our linen package includes bed pads, pillows, pillow cases, sheets and blankets. Bath mats & dish towels are also provided. However, It is necessary for you to bring your own bath and beach towels as they are not provided. If you are traveling by air or over very long distances let us know so we can discuss other possible arrangements.

Keywords: Saugatuck Cottages, Waterfront, Riverfront, Cottages, Intown, Downtown, Boat dockage, River Views, Vacation Rentals, Nightly, Weekly and Monthly Rental, pet friendly, pets allowed, free dock use, children welcome, children encouraged
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Kalamazoo Lake. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 2-minute walk from Kalamazoo Lake and 2 minutes by foot from Kalamazoo River
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Saugatuck cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Janet and Gary Kemp

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking not allowed in the cottage.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Boating on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Small/Med Dogs allowed but Cats are Not accepted

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number CSTR-220105

Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend in Saugatuck
Darling treehouse cottage, for girls weekend in Saugatuck. Walking distance to good food, shopping and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous view and location!
A beautiful location on the river walking distance from town. Charming cottage with large screened in porch. Perfect for morning coffee or dinner with friends! Saugatuck and Douglas are always a treat. Great shopping and dining options. A short drive to the state park. Nothing better than Lake Michigan’s freshwater beaches!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Great location, super clean, house was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend getaway with beautiful views
This cozy little cottage was perfect for our weekend getaway. My son and I decided to take a last minute adventure to Saugatuck and I'm so glad that we did. Check in was easy, the beds were comfy, the porch was cozy in the mornings with coffee, and the fireplace was nice too. The yard is spacious- if you we had more time, I'm sure we would've spent more time out back watching the boats go up and down the river. The yard was meticulously manicured. There were plenty of blankets and games...although we didn't even get a chance to play games because we were so busy adventuring. The cottage is a 5 -7 min walk to the main strip in Saugatuck. We were going to take the chain ferry across the river, but it's only in operation from Memorial Day to Labor Day. That was ok though, its a short little 15 min drive to Mt. Baldhead. We drove over and walked up the stairs to the beautiful overlook of the Saugatuck harbor village. We then walked down the other side all the way to Lake Michigan. We also did the Saugatuck Dune Rides, which was a blast. The next day we drove to Holland with the suggestion of the owners, Gary and Janet and had breakfast over there, along with a visit to the windmill and lighthouse. We will definitely come back and stay in the Treehouse Cottage....hopefully this fall when the leaves are changing colors.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom V., Carmel, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing River stay
First time in Saugatuck. Great place to stay. 10 minute walk into town. Multiple places to watch the river traffic. Owners were very responsive to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A repeat location for us!
Cute, clean, somewhat rustic cottage. Absolutely stunning location. Having a large grassy area on the Kalamazoo, a dock, and a large screened in porch with that view is worth every penny.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Clean a little aged but perfect spot and great river view on balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyson H.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING! Exactly what we needed.
First of all, Gary was so accommodating with our last minute request. His communication was great & he is very personable. He & Jan have created a beautiful place for guests to stay. As we pulled up to the house we immediately felt comfortable. Everything is pristine and beautifully updated. More than enough space for our family of 4 +dog. We had such a wonderful time eating on the screened in porch (no bugs bothering us), with beautiful views of Kalamazoo River and watching the boats go by. The location was perfect. Easy to get to everything we needed and in a quiet & quaint tree lined neighborhood. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend of July 6th & 7th
This is an incredible location, walking distance to downtown and so peaceful on the river. We especially loved relaxing on the screened in porch watching the boats go by. The hosts were very friendly and attentive to our questions about check in and the stay. Will definitely stay again and highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
Nice location and great boat watching spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., -

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Cottage
This cottage has everything. It is clean, comfortable, and the water view is incredible. The screened in deck was perfect to just relax and watch the boats go by. Gary and Jan are lovely hosts and checked in several times to see if we needed anything. We had such a good time even our dog was reluctant to leave when it was time to head home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best!
Literally a perfect location and place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R., Mundelein Il USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
Such a great walkable location to many attractions in the area. Bike storage and plenty of parking. Wonderful screened in porch with an awesome view of the river. Really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M., Waterford, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
Excellent location and wonderful home. I recommend for anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Everything was clean and comfortable. The porch was amazing and the view beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
River house
Cute cottage, very clean and nice views of river. The cottage floors/structure lean noticeably toward river, which is weird for old people like us to balance and the steps down to the river don’t feel stable. It was also strange that towels are not provided.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Charlene W.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT GETAWAY SPOT
Super cute with great views of the river. Spotless-clean and neat. Instructions and labels on everything made it easy to navigate. Lots of local brochures of things to do. The kitchen is well equipped. The little slant of the property took a bit of getting used to but good enough for morning yoga on the beautiful screened in porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D., Ann Arbor MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Treehouse Cottage on the river
My wife and I stayed for 3 days after the Labor Day weekend. The Treehouse Cottage is likely named after the two giant trees on each side of the deck. The property is cozy with a magnificent view of the river joining Lake Michigan with the bay downtown. On the first day we watched dozens of boats of all sizes go up and down the river. The wide and well-appointed porch is screened in and free of mosquitos. The TVs and cable were excellent. The kitchen has great appliances but is rather small so making larger meals would be very difficult. We made breakfast each day and that was fine. Cookware was ample for the size of the kitchen. Climate control was very good as it was warm and cold during our stay. The master bedroom was roomy with more views of the river. The master bath was adequate. The downstairs rooms were great, but we did not use them. The washer dryer combo looked new with plenty of room to do laundry. There were several notices to bring your own towels. This should be heeded! There are no towels of any kind in the home. We found no washcloths or hand towels either. I assumed you should bring beach towels. We were lucky enough to have brought two towels and one wash cloth. In previous summer visits dinner time was difficult because the restaurants fill up quickly and the waits can be long. After Labor Day the problem is actually worse as several restaurants reduced their hours or reduced their seating. Good to have multiple dinner options.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful River Property!
Very clean. Owners were helpful and easy to communicate with. The location and property can’t be beat! An easy walk to downtown Saugatuck but still on the river with plenty of yard by the water to enjoy. The double porches were our favorite places! Only caution: the home was built 125 years ago; my 6’4 husband had to be careful of his head! We hope to be back and stay longer next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Stellar experience
Well maintained. Very happy with this rental
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Slice of Saugatuck Paradise
Gary and Jan are the perfect hosts! As previous innkeepers they know how to provide top notch hospitality. We loved the location and the accommodations were wonderful. We are very much looking forward to a return visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage with beautiful views.
We loved that it was on the river with a dock and large yard. The porches were large and the screened in porch off the main living space was so great. It is an old cottage with some quirks but was very clean and comfortable. I think the only down side that I experienced was a lack of space to keep your food other than the refrigerator.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Treehouse cottage
Lovely cottage with a spectacular view of the river. Comfortable and spotless. Couldn’t ask for anything more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil K.

Liked: Cleanliness
River House
Great facility. Easy access to the river for use of our kayak and paddle board. Very short bike or car ride into town for restaurants and breweries. We will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Screened in Porch Overlooking River
Extremely clean cottage with new appliances. Great location on the river and close to town. Owner lives adjacent to the property and was helpful with a few things. The cottage is quite old, but has many updates and is comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023