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“5 STARS” In-Town Saugatuck 2 Cozy Fireplaces “Magical Backyard”

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10218 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

“5 STARS” In-Town Saugatuck 2 Cozy Fireplaces “Magical Backyard”

The Rivercroft Cottage is an elegant 5 BR home within a short walk to town, a brief drive to the Saugatuck Dunes State Park for hiking, a close drive to Douglas or Oval Beach and within minutes from top wineries and fun microbreweries nearby. Great restaurants in town. I'll send you my favorites. Come to Saugatuck for shopping, exploring food markets and art gallery tours.
Check out our 5 STAR Reviews!
"The Rivercroft is spacious, beautiful and located conveniently to all Saugatuck and Douglas have to offer. The house is extremely clean, well equipped for all your cooking needs and has plenty of spaces for hanging out, working/studying from home or finding a quiet corner for reading or napping. The fenced backyard and shady front porch are icing on the cake."

Walk to the lively town of Saugatuck along the Kalamazoo River from this historic home which has been recently renovated for vacation living. The Rivercroft Cottage has 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths (2800+ Sq Feet), 2 living areas, a lovely fenced-in backyard and an up-to-date kitchen. The house is within walking distance to downtown Saugatuck, right across the street from the Kalamazoo River and within a short drive to Lake Michigan. The house offers plenty of room for your group to spread out: 2 living rooms with gas fireplaces, family room has tv with all streaming apps, a large dining room, front porch and an awesome back yard with dining table and gas firepit.

Lots to do: hiking, wine tasting tours, microbreweries are open! We love The Cottage Bar at Wicks Park for drinks and apps with a talented mixologist at the bar.

Have you tried Modales Winery? There's so much to do all year long including art and wine at J. Petter Gallery!

We book reservations for prime summer vacation weeks Sunday to Sunday. Plan now for Summer 2025. In the fall and winter we take long weekend bookings.

This super comfortable home sleeps 10 (King, 2 Queen, Full, 2 Twins) and has gorgeous entertaining spaces to enjoy time with your group including a spacious living room with a gas fireplace, large dining room with seats for 10, a comfortable family room with cable tv and brick patio in the private backyard. Amenities include central A/C throughout the house, cable tv, and wifi. Enjoy cool Michigan evenings grill your meal and dine outside and play lawn games.

Explore Lake Michigan nearby. Saugatuck Dunes State Park has an awesome beach for walking. You can bike straight there on the bike trail from the house. Oval Beach has plenty of beach and offers public facilities.

There are lots of family friendly activities in the area. Spend a day at Oval Beach, a very easily accessible public beach in Saugatuck, head to Wade’s Bayou to rent kayaks or stand-up paddle boards to explore the beauty of the Kalamazoo River, take the Chain Ferry across the Kalamazoo to climb up Mt. Baldhead and walk to Oval Beach. If you are a foodie, don’t miss the Root Beer Barrel, taste jams at American Spoon, sip local wines at Fenn Valley Vineyard, visit a U-pick farm or visit one of the many breweries like the Saugatuck Brewing Company or Virtue Cider in Fennville.

We love our guests and their lovely comments:

“Everything as advertised. In great location that allowed us to easily do everything we wanted in the Saugatuck area. Beautiful walk downtown, easy walk to The Southerner (our fave dining of the week), and it was great to have easy access to Blue Star Hwy. (Also highly recommend Pennyroyal for food/drink). The character of the house added to the enjoyment of our stay. We used almost everything available to us - grill, yard, fire pit, etc. Everything worked and was in great condition. The host, Melissa, was incredibly easy to work with. Tons of detailed and frequent communication. We didn't have to guess on a thing. Thank you, Melissa - we hope to stay at another one of your properties soon!!”

In Prime Season, June 15-Sept 7, 2025, we book Sunday to Sunday which can be perfect for wedding groups.

The house has been meticulously renovated with high-end fixtures and designer details throughout which add to the character of this lovely 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home which sleeps 10.

We are taking cleaning seriously at the Rivercroft. We are cleaning all bedding with bleach and are disinfecting all surfaces before visits.

Upstairs offers 4 bedrooms. The Primary Bedroom suite with brand-new bathroom includes a large room with King bed and sitting area. The Twins bedroom (with door) is adjacent and shares the luxurious bathroom. Also upstairs there are 2 Queen Bedrooms and a hall bathroom with tub and shower. Downstairs you'll find one bedroom (Full) with a private full bath with large brand-new shower. House sleeps 10 comfortably.

You’ll love the location as we are just steps away from the Marina and the famous Southerner Restaurant and within a short walk to downtown Saugatuck. Wind your way along the Kalamazoo River through the Saugatuck Historic District into downtown which offers a wide selection of boutiques, art galleries, coffee shops and excellent restaurants. Go to Ida Red’s for breakfast or, in the evenings, stroll into town for cocktails and dinner at one of the best spots in town. I’ll send you my list of favorite restaurants.

Guests love the layout of the Rivercroft Cottage as there many well-designed rooms for gathering as a group, including a large scale living room, a gracious dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable family room with soaring ceiling, gas fireplace and cable tv. You'll love the private backyard with game area and dining table and lounge seating. There are lots of places in the house to spread out for privacy, or gather together, including our classic front porch.

This house, known as the Bandle Farm, plays a unique role in Saugatuck's artist community heritage. In 1902 the artists from the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago who eventually founded Ox Bow Summer School of Painting gathered in the house and painted during their summer break from Chicago.

Are you coming to enjoy the lakeshore in the spring or fall? We've built two gas fireplaces for inviting conversation in either living room.

Saugatuck/Douglas was just named one of the “20 Best Places to go in 2020,” by Condé Nast Traveler. And the Rivercroft is one of the premier homes in the area. Make it your vacation home!

Enjoy the classic front porch with coffee in the mornings, and spend your evenings gathered in the private, fenced in back yard with well-appointed lounge furniture, outdoor games area, gas firepit, dining table and gas grill. There are lots of extras at the house to make your vacation experience at the Rivercroft Cottage extremely comfortable; excellent mattresses, luxury linens, well equipped kitchen, central a/c, and a game closet filled with games for the whole family.

Saugatuck is “one of the world’s best beach towns” (US News & World Report) and was named “One of the top 25 Beaches in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler. The Rivercroft Cottage provides a central location to explore it all. We are right on the Blue Star Bike Trail which offers easy access to downtown Saugatuck and Douglas, Lake Michigan beaches and to the Saugatuck Dunes State Park for hiking trails which lead to a gorgeous beach along the shores of Lake Michigan. This bike trail is enjoyed by runners, bikers and strollers and connects 200 miles of bike trails between Holland and Van Buren State Park in South Haven.

Fully immerse yourself in the pleasures of “The Art Coast” during your vacation. The Saugatuck and Douglas communities offer tons of summer events including art festivals, music and dance performances at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, art shows at Ox Bow, multiple openings at the art galleries in Douglas and Chamber Music concerts at the Saugatuck Women’s Club. There are many wine tasting and chef dinner events, as well as microbrew and music festivals, I’ll send a link to the multiple summer and fall activities.

If you want to explore a bit farther to Fennville, you can visit a U-pick farm or select fresh veggies from a farm stand, have pie and cider at Crane’s Orchard, peak at the Curious Children’s Museum and the Art Barn or take a private tour of the Peachbelt Art Studio. I am happy to send you suggested itineraries to explore off-the-beaten path.

If you'd like to visit a different part of Michigan and go wine tasting along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, boat on Lake Leelanau, see Fishtown in Leland, and visit Traverse City, Suttons Bay and Northport, then please check out my Leelanau County Vacation Rentals.

Vrbo #610555 The White Birch Cottage on Lake Leelanau is a 5 BR, 2 BA home on a beautifully landscaped property with a dock on Lake Leelanau. It's easy to rent a pontoon to enjoy the whole lake. You can walk to town to pubs, coffee shops and tasting rooms, or within a short scenic drive you can visit many wineries, hike Leelanau Conservancy trails, and walk our long Lake Michigan beaches. Includes canoe, kayak, fire pit, ping pong.

Vrbo # 456621 The Bluestone Cottage in Leland is a 5BR, 3BA home within walking distance to Lake Michigan and Historic Fishtown. This house has a lovely front porch and a back deck with a gas fire pit and charcoal grill. Guests love the comfortable beds, room to spread out, and ease of walking into town.

Vrbo #491672 The Schoolhouse Cottage in Suttons Bay, a 4 BR, 2 BA historic home just one block to town and only two blocks to the beach and Marina in Suttons Bay, features an open living and dining room, a well-equipped kitchen, and a side porch for enjoying Michigan evenings. Centrally located to visit our quaint towns, tour the wineries and cider houses, and enjoy our excellent farm-to-table cuisine.

Property manager

Melissa Smith

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,350 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 8 min walk
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 16 min walk
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 3 min drive
  • Silver Lake - 7 min drive
  • Oval Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is “5 STARS” In-Town Saugatuck 2 Cozy Fireplaces “Magical Backyard” pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “5 STARS” In-Town Saugatuck 2 Cozy Fireplaces “Magical Backyard”?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “5 STARS” In-Town Saugatuck 2 Cozy Fireplaces “Magical Backyard”?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “5 STARS” In-Town Saugatuck 2 Cozy Fireplaces “Magical Backyard” located?

This family-friendly Saugatuck holiday home is located on a river, within a 5-minute walk of Kalamazoo Lake and Kalamazoo River. Lake Michigan is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

OPEN NEW YEARS and JAN! “5 STARS” In-Town Saugatuck 2 Cozy Fireplaces Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 72 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holland house in saugatuck
The house was spacious and in pretty good shape. I didn’t realize that one bedroom was within another. That wasn’t a great setup for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Girls Weekend
Beautiful house with so much character! Nice, cozy backyard - perfect for enjoying drinks around the fire on a fall night. Location was perfect and neighborhood was adorable! Host was very helpful and responsive. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away…
This is the 6th stay in Saugatuck for our friends group. Lots of things to do and places to eat. Weather was pleasant …. Enjoyed the nice backyard with privacy fence. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great pet friendly location
The floorplan accommodated our families very well with spacious common areas inside and out and the master suite with a sitting room and adjoining twin bedroom was great for the family with two little ones
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay
We loved our stay at this property and will definitely be back. Such great first floor space for a larger group with kids to spread out and have more than one family room to relax in. The bedroom situation worked great for us, as we have 3 little kids, but the 2 twin bedroom is accessed from inside the primary bedroom (with the king bed) so for some groups that may not work out great.The twin room was also extremely hot at night, even with the box fans running. That is truly our only complaint of the house as our little kids were quite warm at night. Otherwise we thought the home was perfect and will definitely book again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan G., Bloomington, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place for Family Play
Our multi-generational family spends a week each summer playing on the beach in a fun town, enjoying quality time in the home we rent. This property was the perfect match for all of our criteria. The 1870 vintage home is quite lovely, but it's not pretentious or "foo foo". The comfortable home provided the backdrop for our week of pure fun and relaxation. The layout was excellent for creating space for different family units and the furnishings were very comfortable. Our family's favorite spots to tuck away and relax included the front porch with Adirondack chairs looking out upon a lovely lush yard and also the back yard which is private, beautiful, fenced in for our pups, with a wonderful fire pit for summer evenings. Melissa was extremely helpful in providing ideas for activities in the area. Her communication was timely and comprehensive. Our family of grandparents, adult kids and grand babies had a fantastic week together. The highest recommendation: we have already booked another week next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward D.

Liked: Cleanliness
5-star Saugatuck vrbo
This was our 2nd stay at this spacious and beautiful property. The house is more than large enough for our family of 5 adults and one pet. The property is beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. The back yard is charming and perfectly suited for a family BBQ, we entertained a party of 8 and could have fit a few more. The location is an easy couple of minutes walk from downtown Saugatuck. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Saugatuck Junket
We enjoyed the property and it’s location. The Master Suite is very nice. The other two upstairs bedrooms have to use a small hallway bathroom. The downstairs bedroom is small, with no clothes closet and the double bed has one side against the wall so if the person on the wall side need to get up for any reason the person on the other side must get up as well. Kitchen and dining areas are very adequate and the leisure space is well placed and furnished. The outdoor patio space is nice but is in direct sunlight most of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don’t hesitate to rent this beauty!
We just returned from a weekend stay in Saugatuck and we were incredibly impressed with this home! Beautiful hardwood floors, modernized with lots of amenities. The kitchen is stocked with anything and everything you could ever need. Our family loved to sit out back with the fenced in yard to chat and sit out front in the Adirondack chairs to watch people go by. The owner is gracious and communicative and we hope to be back. Very clean!! Don’t hesitate to rent this beauty. Tons of space and rooms for your family :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accommodations for 6
Stayed for our daughter's wedding with 2 additional couples. Worked out great with everyone having their own bedroom and bathroom. It is close to the Southerner restaurant and you can walk everywhere but I prefer to be a little bit closer to the middle of town as you don't have to walk as far. The place was very nice, lovely backyard and front porch also. Loved the wood bannisters on the stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Liking the architecture of the older updated homes
Overall, a pleasant experience. Upstairs bathroom needs attention though. Tub needs resurfacing and caulking, exhaust fan doesn't work, which is probably what contributes to the rust on the metal in the room as well dirt on the blinds on the window in the shower. Tub spout not properly installed and bathroom door needs bottom shaved so it doesn't drag on the floor.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
Great location, huge space, wonderful yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend Getaway!
My friends and I had such an amazing stay at Melissa’s lovely property! The house was just as described and was clean and had every amenity that you could want. We were lucky enough to have nice weather, and enjoyed spending time in the spacious backyard while we were there. The town is just a short walk away and we took advantage of some of Melissa’s recommendations, such as Bowdie’s and J. Petter Galleries. She is a very communicative host and we are looking forward to returning soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C., Springfield, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in Saugatuck
Three generations celebrating Christmas together and near additional family. House was perfect. Great size, plenty of comfortable, clean rooms. We hosted Christmas Eve, and the kitchen was very well equipped. We loved the cozy family room with the easy to use gas fireplace. (Two fireplaces in the home) There was even a Christmas tree set up in the living room. Very much enjoyed our Christmas with family here in this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
This was a wonderful home. Plenty of room for 8 adults, nice location. Exceeded expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vernetta L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation Stay!
Beautiful home and spacious backyard for gathering! We were 12 minute walk to downtown area and 5 minute drive to the beach. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mira O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We had 7 adults, a teen and a toddler for a week - we were impressed with the beautiful furnishings and the wonderful backyard. The only thing we wished we knew was that one of the bedrooms is through the primary bedroom - it was not the ideal set up for us. Otherwise it was quiet and a great location to get to downtown Saugatuck, Douglas and the surrounding areas. Overall would highly recommend for groups!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Home in Saugatuck
Everything about this home was perfect. The property has outdoor seating and a fire pit that is run by propane, so no wood smoke in your face, a closed in backyard safe for children, and beautiful lighting for after dark. And that's just the outside! The kitchen has everything needed to prepare meals there. The dining room seats everyone comfortably as does the rest of the house. We had 8 adults and 2 children and we never felt closed in. It is also walking distance to The Southerner, which has delicious chicken and biscuits plus honey bread. We would definitely stay here again. Melissa was wonderful with communication as well. Perfect vacation home and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
We will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue S., Clarkston

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
The house was great! It has all the amenities that you needed. Location was perfect. Walking distance to everything we did. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
Very clean home, well supplied kitchen-- it had everything we needed, quiet neighborhood, plenty of room to sit and talk in various areas of the home, nice sheets and towels, nice decorating touches throughout the house, the home is well cared for and doesn't have that "rental" feel. The inside of the home was quiet-- voices didn't carry, people got up and went to bed at different times-- no noise carried. We would return to this home again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Host and Prooerty
Thank you for a wonderful stay and for being such a great Host. The home, prooerty and location was perfect for our family for a wedding weekend. Highly recommend! ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, beautiful house.
See above
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, pet friendly home
We had a great time at this beautiful property. Saugatuck is a great place for a quick weekend trip - nice shops and restaurants, close to the beach, and plenty of peace and quiet! This house is very close to the downtown area. The house had plenty of room for our family and pets. The back yard is completely fenced in and is quite large. My dogs spent a lot time in the yard. The house was very clean and had a great kitchen, Wi-Fi, laundry room, ect. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Ski Weekend
This house was perfect for our group. There was so much space, and many activities for everyone! Beech is only about 30 min away, and Sugar is 15.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023