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Sanctuary House, nestled in six acres of hardwood trees, offers a serene retreat for 10. Unwind on the spacious screened porch surrounded by forest or enjoy lawn games and tennis on the private court.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

Sanctuary - Surrounded by Nature, walking dist. to beach - Pet Friendly

Welcome to Sanctuary House

Sanctuary House, a chic, relaxed, contemporary house with room for 10, sits in the middle of its own six-acre forest of hardwood trees. Perfect for a relaxing vacation.

INSIDE THE HOME
Its warm, uncluttered interior boasts gorgeous amber pine floors (great for allergy sufferers!) and an open living and dining area, with a breakfast nook. But the real star of the house is the spacious screened porch, completely surrounded by forest. Ahhh.

Feeling sporty? The house has its own tennis court (and rackets), great for tennis of course, but also soccer, skating, and goofing around. There are lawn games and various beachy things, and since Glenn's little-visited beach is just a half-mile walk on a private path through the woods, you'll be needing them. (You can also drive to the beach – parking is usually available and always free.) The beach is rocky, however, so water shoes are strongly recommended. When you get back, the outdoor shower awaits, as does a charcoal grill on the patio, a fire ring for s'mores, and a first-rate hammock by the creek.


SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
This property currently sleeps 10 guests
Main Floor Bedroom: Queen Bed
Upstairs Bedroom 1: Two Twin Beds
Upstairs Bedroom 2: Twin Bunk Bed
Upstairs Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Basement Common Space: Full Bed and Twin Bed

THE LOCATION
The tiny town of Glenn consists of one flashing light, one convenience store (which has all the essentials and makes good pizza), and one diner (which is everything a diner should be). Even though the delights of Saugatuck and South Haven are just 15 minutes away on the beautiful Blue Star Highway, you may find it hard to leave.

**Please note: Before booking, it is your responsibility to ensure that this property will accommodate the number of guests booked. Call us, or send us a message if you have any doubts as to whether this is the right property for your group BEFORE you book - we are happy to clarify any questions to ensure you are arriving to a home that meets your needs - thank you!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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, 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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in South Haven, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Express Yourself Art Barn and Saugatuck Center For the Arts are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our South Haven travel guide
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Fennville, MI

What's nearby

  • Sunset on Lake Michigan in South Haven on the North Pier.
    North Beach
    10 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Saugatuck Brewing Company
    9 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Kalamazoo River
    10 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Kalamazoo Lake
    10 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Kal Haven Trail
    11 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station
    24 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Creekside Kitchen
    14 min walk
  • Cogdal Vineyards
    9 min drive
  • The Glenn Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Michigan Wine Company
    9 min drive
  • What Not Inn
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sanctuary - Surrounded by Nature, walking dist. to beach - Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sanctuary - Surrounded by Nature, walking dist. to beach - Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary - Surrounded by Nature, walking dist. to beach - Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sanctuary - Surrounded by Nature, walking dist. to beach - Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sanctuary - Surrounded by Nature, walking dist. to beach - Pet Friendly located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Lake Michigan and within 9 miles (15 km) of Virtue Cider and Fenn Valley Vineyards. Hutchins Lake and Blue Star Antique Pavilion are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Sanctuary - Surrounded by Nature, walking dist. to beach - Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Deb D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect escape for me and my family. Finding the constellations, picking apples, sailing, playing badminton, checking out the native grasses, lots of wildlife. Quiet and friendly neighbors.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Loved Sanctuary House

Loved the property and location. So peaceful! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Edward D.

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

Great Location, Nice spaces, Mattresses Iffy

The Sanctuary is a nice place with plenty of different spaces to gather, and great for groups of 8-10 or so. The screened in deck was great, the kitchen large and the front porch was nice in the mornings also. Areas for improvement: the twin mattresses and the basement queen are in need of replacement and some of family really struggled to get a decent nights sleep. The artwork on the walls was also very personal, different and a little disconcerting for our group. Beauty in the eye of the beholder . . . Very convenient location overall, though.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house was great and we really enjoyed our stay, owner was very easy to work with
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

Great home great location

The home is even nicer that the pictures. Great location and very private.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luiz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, secluded and yet some neighbours near you. Charming house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

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

Wonderful house - great location!

Beautiful retreat nestled in the woods. Very clean! Great location near Saugatuck, Douglas and South Haven but away from the crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi A.

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

Nice Getaway

A group of ten and 2 dogs, we had plenty of space. We enjoyed the wooded surroundings away from the hustle and bustle, but still close enough to enjoy Saugatuck, South Haven and Holland. We enjoyed bonfires at night in the fire pit area. The kids enjoyed playing on the tennis court. Saw quite a few deer and a couple of wild turkeys. Had a minor plumbing issue that was addressed quickly by property management. Had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Family Vacation

Three generations of our family very much enjoyed our stay at the Sanctuary House. The open plan was great for our 3 toddlers to play as the adults visited and cooked together. There was plenty of space for 10 adults without feeling crowded, with the screen porch, front porch, and large basement. We enjoyed making s’mores at the fire pit surrounded with Adirondack chairs and played pickleball on the tennis court. The nearby beaches within a short drive were beautiful and we were delighted to have access to a walkable beach as well. Excursions to pick blueberries and visit the Dutch Village in Holland were fun too. We would love to return next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

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

Embraced by woods and water

Sanctuary House - set in magical woods within easy reach of magnificent Lake Michigan - was an ideal setting for a post-Covid reunion of our far-flung extended family. The spacious, bright and airy house was beautifully configured and well equipped for 10 of us to relax and reconnect with great conviviality. We loved the leafy surroundings with hammock, fire pit and appearances by deer and an occasional wild Turkey. The screened-in porch is a dream for dining indoors as if outdoors. The local Lake Michigan beach is a pleasant 12-minute walk away, and we revelled in pre-breakfast and sunset swims. Also within easy reach by car are sweeping, sandy expanses at Saugatuck, South Haven and the local county beach. We’re grateful to the owners for creating and sharing such a delightful haven, and to the property managers for their efficiency and responsiveness. Hope to do it all again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Just what we needed

This was exactly what we were looking for, namely a quiet, out of the way retreat that allowed pets and located within a three hour drive of our home. We very much enjoyed seeing some deer on and around the property and spending time reading and listening to wildlife (particularly enjoyed the exchange between a Barred and Eastern Screech Owl late one night) in the screened-in porch. The location was nicely situated to allow for easy excursions to local wineries, Saugatuck and Holland and we found a nice quiet beach nearby (access through West Side Park) where we enjoyed a chilly swim and multiple beautiful sunsets over the lake. The management company was very responsive in responding to a trash issue we encountered and proactive in repairing some screen damage they noticed prior to our arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Perfect location

This was the perfect sanctuary for our Labor Day vacation. The location as very near to everything we wanted - beaches, breweries, food, and a short drive to towns like Saugatuck, South Haven and Holland for some family fun. We would highly recommend this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Indeed a Sanctuary

Lovely house and Glenn is a great SW MI destination! Easy drive to South Haven, Saugatuck and Douglas. Cute little breakfast place and a shop right down the street from the house. So you are close to everything yet have to go nowhere if you don't want to. House is professionally managed. Deers roaming in the backyard. Gorgeous backyard, fire pit and well appointed house. The best screened in porch area! Can easily sleep 10. We will be back with a few friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

E B.

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

Nice house for Quick trip

We had plenty of room and space inside and out for our group of 7 people. The 1st and 2nd foot Bathrooms and bedrooms were nice. Basement beds are part of open area so do not offer full privacy of others using space for games or tv watching. Kitchen well stocked for cooking and nice bright open space. We really enjoyed the screened in porch too. Plenty of privacy and yard space for our two dogs, and still close proximity to south haven. Lots of wildlife to watch too. Outside shower very convenient post beach trips.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022