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Malabar: Downtown Saugatuck Cottage, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Sun Room, Porch

Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
Exterior
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In downtown Saugatuck, Malabar offers a serene retreat with an open floor plan and beautiful hues of blue. Relax on the enclosed front porch or side patio with seating, fire pit, and BBQ grill. Inside, unwind in the living room with a Smart TV or cook up a storm in the basic kitchen.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10155 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$833
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

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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.

Malabar: Downtown Saugatuck Cottage, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Sun Room, Porch

Malabar

Formerly known as Bella on Butler, this home was given a facelift for the 2019 season. All new paint, furniture, artwork, and more.

Located in the heart of downtown, everything will be at your fingertips. Take a flat, easy walk to all the shops, restaurants, galleries, parks, and the waterfront boardwalk. From a casual breakfast diner to a fine dining steakhouse, there is something to eat for everyone. Saugatuck also has a Broadway-quality theater with plays, musicals, concerts, and improv throughout the year.

Malabar means between the mountains and the sea - in this case, the hill and the river. A great spot close enough to the residential area, but also close to the river for watching the endless parade of boats.

Relax on the enclosed front porch with an evening beverage as you watch the world go by. Even in the unfortunate case of rain, this is an ideal place to kick back and enjoy the slower pace. There is also a side porch with seating and a fire pit and BBQ grill just off the drive.

The main level of Malabar has an open floor plan. Beautiful hues of blue surround and make the space feel calm. Basic kitchen offers plenty of supplies to create a quick breakfast or a fantastic meal at home. Adjacent dining space is bright and welcoming with enough space to gather. The living room has a flat-screen Smart TV for streaming your favorite shows and a sofa sleeper for extra space for guests. This level also has a full bathroom with a shower and a laundry room.

Head upstairs where you can retreat for the evening. Three comfortable bedrooms for all your loved ones. King-size bedroom faces the east and provides great sunlight in the morning. Southern facing bedroom has a queen bed and the northern bedroom has two bunk beds. This level also has a full bathroom.

If the shore of Lake Michigan is calling your name, it's only a 7-minute drive to our famous Oval Beach. For a great day of hiking, we recommend the Saugatuck Dune State Park.

However you decide to spend your getaway to Saugatuck, Malabar will become your yearly tradition.

Please Note:

All bedrooms are upstairs. There is a full and a twin sofa sleeper in the living room for your use. 
This home is downtown Saugatuck an easy walk to all the shops, restaurants, galleries, and the waterfront boardwalk.

Malabar
Sleeps 10
Covered Porch with Outdoor Furniture
Enclosed Front Porch with Outdoor Furniture
Open Living / Dining Area
Living Room (Full & Twin Sofa Sleepers)
Smart TVs
Comcast Basic Cable TV
Wireless Internet
Formal Dining Area Seats 8-10
Basic Kitchen
Dishwasher
Toaster
Microwave
Drip Coffee Maker
Washer & Dryer
Fire Pit with Outdoor Seating
Small Grassy Lawn
Dogs Welcome with $100 per pet fee
Parking for 4+ Cars

Main Level
Living Room (2 Sofa Sleepers)
1 Full bathroom (Shower)

Upper Level
3 Bedrooms (King, Queen, 2 Twin Bunk Beds)
1 Full Bathroom (Shower Tub Combo)

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,670 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Rules

House Rules Rental Agreement must be signed and agreed to after booking.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs are welcome with a $100 per dog fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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

Property is also known as

111727

About the area

Map
Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Saugatuck Chain Ferry - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mount Baldhead Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oval Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wicks Park Bar & Grille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The BARge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marro’s - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Malabar: Downtown Saugatuck Cottage, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Sun Room, Porch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Malabar: Downtown Saugatuck Cottage, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Sun Room, Porch?

As of 17 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malabar: Downtown Saugatuck Cottage, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Sun Room, Porch on 18 Nov 2025 start from AU$833.20, 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 Malabar: Downtown Saugatuck Cottage, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Sun Room, Porch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Malabar: Downtown Saugatuck Cottage, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Sun Room, Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Malabar: Downtown Saugatuck Cottage, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Sun Room, Porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Malabar: Downtown Saugatuck Cottage, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Sun Room, Porch located?

Located in Downtown Saugatuck, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Butler Street and Lake Michigan. Kalamazoo Lake and Kalamazoo River are just steps away.

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Malabar: Downtown Saugatuck Cottage, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Sun Room, Porch Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

Family Reunion

Five of us stayed at Malabar while in Saugatuck for a family reunion. The location was perfect, close to all the fun shops and restaurants as well as the waterfront and great parks. The house was able to accommodate all of our needs as we came and went over a 5-day visit. We even decorated the main level for our daughter's 50th birthday! It was a memorable trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio R.

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

Home

Everything was so convenient and easy to walk to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Our time in Saugatuck

The location of this house is great! The kitchen needs a little help with things like aluminum foil, baggies etc. but other than that it was great and we enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint L., Oviedo

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

Malabar properly

We spent Thanksgiving weekend at the property. It was nice. Clean. Good location. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Saugatuck

My friends & I had a great time in Saugatuck at the Malabar. Clean, cozy & in walking distance to all of our favorite shop’s & restaurants… this was a perfect home & location for our friends’ reunion. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Erin F.

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

Great Family Time

We had a great time overall. Lovely property for the most part. Master sheets were stained or heavily used as were the bath linens. New towels and bath mats would be desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bridgette E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Cute house

Cute house but the check in process could be updated. You have to go to the office to pickup a packet that has wifi and the door code on it. I felt this could have been done in a message on vrbo for connivence. Otherwise fine stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

David T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

The worst

Worst VRBO experience. Toilet leaking onto first floor. After calling to have it fixed. Mold and dirty utensils. No soap.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024