Lake Michigan cottage with private beach

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2 bedroomsSleeps 574 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Fennville, MI

Saugatuck Center For the Arts11 min drive
Butler Street11 min drive
Oval Beach15 min drive
Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Charming, quaint Lake Michigan cottage with private beach access. Located on scenic Lakeshore Drive in a lovely wooded setting just 100 yards from Lake Michigan. The resort village of South Haven is 12 miles to the south and Saugatuck/Douglas 7 miles to the north. Available for rent May through October. Please check calendar for minimum nights required.
The cottage is approximately 800 Square feet with a 8x10 deck, perfect for a couple or a small family. There is a large living area with peaked wood plank ceiling ,kitchen, bath and 2 bedrooms that sleep a maximum of 5. All linens except beach towels are furnished. There is a wall furnace and a new 15,000 btu window air conditioner in the LR area. Wi-Fi and cable TV are available.
An easy stroll down a gravel path takes you to the stairs that access another private deck and 85 feet of beachfront. Just to the south of us is West Side County Park and to the north more private beach. Our beach is marked private property though Michigan law does permit "shore walkers." Please note the private beach is shared with the owners ( two old retired folks) and our family. After several years of high water on Lake Michigan the Lake levels are lower and we are again blessed with a great wide beach! We do provide beach chairs and umbrella.

The Saugatuck/Douglas and South Haven area has many choices for dining, shopping, boating, golfing, theater and other vacation and cultural activities.

Property manager

Marsha Burd

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pleased advise us if you are expecting guests.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs only. Pet fee of $50

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If you are expecting day visitors we would like to know how many ahead of time.

Ground fires in the woods are NOT permitted. Beach fires are just fine.

Please hose off sand after being on the beach. There is a hose on the deck of the bluff cottage and one by your front door.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Pleased advise us if you are expecting guests.

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fennville

Located in Fennville, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Forever Curious Children's Museum and Michigan Maritime Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fennville, MI

What's nearby

Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 9 min drive
Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 11 min drive
Butler Street - 11 min drive
Oval Beach - 15 min drive
Silver Lake - 19 min drive

Getting around

Holland Station - 22 min drive
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

The Butler - 11 min drive
Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant - 10 min drive
Michigan Wine Company - 4 min drive
Uncommon Coffee Roasters - 11 min drive
Saugatuck Brewing Company - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan cottage with private beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan cottage with private beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan cottage with private beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan cottage with private beach located?

This family-friendly Fennville cottage is located on the waterfront, 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 Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

21 Oct 2023

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

Fall break with grandkids

The cottage was so cozy. Everything we needed. So many things to do in the area. I loverd it and so did my grandkids ages 10 and 6! Have been there before and will be back

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

15 Oct 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

The cottage was perfect! Relaxing, clean, and comfortable. The Burd's are excellent host. It was beyond our expectations.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

9 Oct 2023

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

Cozy little cottage

We had a relaxing stay despite the rain and gale force winds! But we worked on some puzzles and did get a break in the weather to head down to the beach. I would love to go again in the Summer-time!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

tony p., st louis mo

30 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful cottage and spectacular beach

The entire experience was great! The people were very friendly and had many conversations with beach goers to rock collectors and friendly neighbors. From South Haven to Saugatuck and everything in between. We were able to see the full moon over the lake and the view was spectacular.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian P., Brownstown, MI, USA

27 Aug 2023

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

Relaxing Beach Getaway

Our family of 5 (2 adults, 2 kids, one dog) had such a great time at this cottage. The best part of it is the location. A short pathway and some steps down the bluff and you are at Lake Michigan. Every single day, we were able to swim, relax in the sand, and watch the sunset without the hassle of having to pack for a special beach trip. The cottage itself is cozy, but has plenty of living space and sleeping space for a family or small group. Every thing was clean and we had no issues the entire time. The owners live next door, but were friendly, welcoming and not at all intrusive. The location itself is literally 10-15 minutes from Saugatuck or South Haven, so there are plenty of restaurants and activities close nearby. There is also county park a couple of doors down, if you need a place for the kids to let off some steam or to walk the dog. The cottage was great, the beach was wonderful, and we would not hesitate to book it again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marsha Burd

Steve and Marsha in 1979 moved "back" to Michigan where we first met in 1970. We were thrilled to buy the property that was once owned by Steve's Grandfather which included our home and our rental cottage. We have rented the cottage for over 40 years and it has been a delight to meet the hundreds of vacationers that have rented our property over the years. The cottage has seen many updates since the beginning when it was truly rustic. Many of our weeks are booked a year ahead of time by the all our "returnees." We hope that you too can start to make many memories at "Burd's Cottage."