Ethel's House--Your Home Away from Home--Downtown Saugatuck

Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(61 Ratings)

House in Saugatuck, MI

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Summer 2025 dates are open!

"Beautiful," "close to everything," "comfortable," and "super clean"--in the words of some of our many repeat guests. One of the original Vrbo Saugatuck listings--we hosted our first guests in 2004--this popular home is made available each summer and fall. Perfect for 2 to 8 friends, 1 to 4 couples, and small family groups that include grandparents.

***COVID-19 Info: We have always taken cleaning and disinfecting very seriously. If you have concerns, please ask.***

Walk to everything, even the beach if you're up for an adventure that includes a pedestrian ferry! You will feel like a local when you vacation in this lovingly restored home located just one short block from charming downtown Saugatuck, on The Hill, a leafy residential neighborhood. Walk to shops, galleries, cafes, pubs, a day spa, a yoga studio, an amazing playground, and the beautiful harbor boardwalks. Rent a bike and explore picturesque neighborhoods, country roads, and our world famous coastline. If you've never seen a Great Lake, you'll swear you've stumbled upon the sea, but--no salt, no sharks, no worries. Relax on the most beautiful beaches anywhere.

Perfect for eco-conscious travelers. Stunningly beautiful natural areas and one of Michigan's wildest state parks are right nearby. We make it easy to recycle and compost, if you'd like to. The gardens and lawn have been maintained without the use of toxic chemicals for nearly three decades.

Inside, relax in the living room, dining room, den/bedroom (with French doors), and eat-in kitchen, which all flow together, plus three bedrooms and two full baths. We collect art and books and have filled the rooms with both. We want you to be comfortable and have fun while traveling light. You'll arrive to find everything clean and made up for you, so all you have to do is unpack. Kick off your shoes and settle in!

Outside, lounge in the shade or sun of the large lush fenced yard while the kids climb around in the treehouse with slide. Fire up the charcoal grill or the fire pit on the lawn.

You'll find a basement laundry and detached garage (for storage, not parking). The yard is entirely enclosed--by a 3- to 4-foot picket fence on three sides and a six-foot privacy fence on the fourth.

Bike rentals are available nearby and the Interurban (a shuttle bus service) is on-call for short trips around town and to the beach. You'll want a car for family trips to the beach with gear, but note that it's just a three-mile bike ride, and it's also walkable if you're up for an adventure that includes crossing the river on the chain ferry.

We supply bed, bath, and kitchen linens, basic soaps (hand, dish, and shampoo), and enough paper products to get you started. Don't forget your beach towels and sunscreen!

We're available by phone when you need us, and often in person on checkin and checkout days. ***Covid-19 update: Contact-free check in***

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(61 Ratings)
5.0 / 5.0
Sep 2024
This large home was in the best possible location. Quiet residential street. Quick walk to shopping, dining, Kalamazoo River. Oh and it is gorgeous!
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
We loved our stay at the house! Short walk to a wonderful playground and lots of shops/restaurants. Great yard for the kids to play in too. Plenty of space for us.
5.0 / 5.0
Sep 2023
We had a great stay. House is spacious and has everything you need. It’s a great location to everything in town. Would recommend staying here for sure!
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2023
This a lovely house perfectly located near shops, river walk, restaurants, and basketball and pucklball courts. The hosts thought of everything to make our stay here perfect. We enjoyed eating in the garden, pingpong in the garage, and hanging out in the comfortable and spacious living room. We appreciated the owners' efforts to maintain the original character if the house. We would definitely consider stayed here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Sep 2021
Another perfect stay!
Another perfect stay!
This was our second stay at this property and once again everything was perfect. The house was extremely clean when we arrived and everything was just as it was pictured. We used the futon in the upstairs bedroom and had no trouble finding extra sheets and blankets to use. This house really is in the best location and we loved eating dinner in the yard and hanging out on the hammock watching birds and people. Already looking forward to our next stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2021
Fantastic House. Great Location.
Fantastic House. Great Location.
This is the second year in a row we rented from Alison and we are going back next year. Great house, perfect location, excellent hosts!
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2021
Wonderful
Wonderful
Perfect location! Charming house.
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2020
Poetry and ping pong
Poetry and ping pong
Thank you for nice house and all of the books - there must be over 800! I especially liked the poetry books. And we all loved sitting around the campfire each evening. That was a huge bonus. A surprise treat was the ping pong table - I forgot how much I liked playing! We all had a great time.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Saugatuck?

The average price for a rental in Saugatuck is $496 per night. This rental is $211 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ethel's House--Your Home Away from Home--Downtown Saugatuck. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Ethel's House--Your Home Away from Home--Downtown Saugatuck pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Ethel's House--Your Home Away from Home--Downtown Saugatuck?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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