Historic Sea Captain's Home best location downtown

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4.8

Outstanding(48 Reviews)

House in Saugatuck, MI

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Heathcote is an 1870 Italianate home built by Captain George Crawford . This home is ideally located in the quiet residential neighborhood called 'the hill' , but is steps from the main street of Saugatuck.

The view from the beautiful backyard overlooks the park, tennis court , and basketball court below, and looks across the Kalamazoo River to Mt. Baldhead .

Known as the house with the porch , Heathcote has a beautiful front porch complete with table and chairs off the kitchen for your morning coffee, and an incredible screened in porch for cocktails, eating, reading , or just relaxing .

Heathcote has two bedrooms upstairs, one with a queen bed and one with two twin beds. These bedrooms share a full , modern bath with original claw foot tub and walk in shower.

Off the kitchen is an additional bedroom know as the bunky , with a queen bed and detached bath with shower. This section of the house is cottage quirky ( but most guests love it ) . This bedroom is not for small children because it is far from the master .

The living room, dining room and kitchen are modern.

Heathcote's porches and yard are great for summer enjoyment. There is even a separate beer fridge ! Great location for kids with the tennis court , basketball court , and park steps away.

Keywords: House

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Saugatuck, MI

Nearby attractions

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

5.5 mi

The Ruse Escape Rooms

55.4 mi

Historic Sea Captain's Home best location downtown

4.8

Outstanding(48 Reviews)

House in Saugatuck, MI

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Saugatuck, MI

Nearby attractions

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

5.5 mi

The Ruse Escape Rooms

55.4 mi

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(48 Reviews)

4.8

Jul 2024

We enjoyed a wonderful week in Saugatuck at this outstanding property. Everything was exactly as described, And it is totally worthy of its perfect rating. This amazing property sits in a quiet street where you can relax a beautiful front porch or read in the quiet screened in porch. The backyard is big enough to play some cornhole (boards and bags provided) or toss around a football play some catch. It’s big enough for the family to cook out and feel quite at home. The kitchen is outstanding! It has everything you need to cook every meal at home if you are so inclined. To the left of the property is a path that leads down to the park and business district. In the park, you will find a pickleball court, a basketball court, and a city park with a wonderful playground for the young ones. You can walk further towards the river and enjoy restaurants, shops, art galleries, and an abundance of ice cream shops! So many things to do. We took the chain ferry (yes it’s a ferry boat pulled across the river with a chain – it is so unique) over to Douglas and climbed Mount Baldy and then walked down to Oval Beach. As the title of my post indicates, it’s all about location. We walked everywhere and everywhere was never too far or too difficult. We highly recommend this property.

4.8

Sep 2023

Wonderful house and location. Two comments: the mattress are not comfortable and the airflow on the 2nd floor is minimal. It would help if the windows would open.

4.8

Jun 2023

Best time of year. The home sits at the top of town. Just a short walk and you are in the center of everything. Beautiful backyard sunsets. Great WiFi. Old world feel but the upgrades were put into the kitchen, master bathroom and HVAC. Best of both worlds. Great TV with full streaming for a relaxing late night movie. Already booked for next year.

4.8

Sep 2022

This home is just wonderful and takes you back to earlier times while still being appointed with modern necessities. We had a great stay and look forward to returning. Thanks much to the hosts who are willing to share this beautiful home with us.

4.8

Aug 2022

Great week with family members. Great location in walking distance to downtown. Super convenient for the concert in the park., shopping and restaurants. We had a lovely time on the porches. The Douglas beach, and Oval beaches were spectacular. The kitchen is great. The Bunky is a bit funky, musty smelling but with the air conditioner it was okay ( not great). Kitchen was well appointed and grill was in great shape.

4.8

Jul 2022

Roomy, beautiful, historic home with an amazing location. Our family of four loved every aspect of this house. With as much as there is to do in Saugatuck, our favorite thing was relaxing in Heathcote! Really hope to return!!!

4.8

Jul 2022

We have over 20+ family members visiting that week. The porch and large kitchen aid in entertaining such a large group.

4.8

Jun 2022

We have stayed at Heathcote many times with our family and love every minute of being there!

4.8

Jun 2022

Truly, this house is magical. Homey, historic, the porches are FANTASTIC, the kitchen and bathroom renovations are awesome - the kitchen is enviable. Fantastic location. WE LOVE THIS HOUSE and the owners are so wonderful, attentive and responsive.

4.8

Jun 2022

4.8

Oct 2021

A great place to stay

4.8

Aug 2021

Great location. loved the front porch sat on it most of the week could6find the beach. Chairs or clotheslines listed on sheet. Kitchen nice and stocked with most things. a scrubby pad would be handy. The shower off kitchen is wierd and nobody used it but upstairs bathroom was nice. Little hard for an infant however. loud floors and hard to crawl on but good stay

4.8

Jun 2021

Loved the stay at Heathcote! Awesome location to downtown Saugatuck: parks, shops, food just around the corner. And, such a beautiful house with great patio space and a lovely yard to roam. We really enjoyed our stay!

4.8

May 2021

Charming. Very close to downtown

4.8

Oct 2020

Great location - only one block off of the main business street (Butler), but in a very quiet residential area. The house is almost 150 yrs old, but has a renovated kitchen/dining area and comfortable bedrooms. Our only complaint is that we couldn’t use the bunk room off the kitchen because of numerous dead or dying hornets.

4.8

Sep 2020

This was my family's first trip to Saugatuck, and we were traveling with our 2 year old son and dog, so we needed a space that would work for everyone. The house is lovely with lots of character. The open kitchen and large screened porch gave us plenty of space to move around and relax, while keeping an eye on everyone. The location is perfect! Downtown is just a quick walk down along the paved walkway next to the house. Also at the base of the walkway is a playground and park which we took our son to everyday. The Hill neighborhood is lovely for a daily stroll and allows you to avoid the crowds of downtown. A few things to note: the backyard is not fully enclosed, so if you have a pet or child you may not want to let them play in the backyard unattended. Also, the stairs to the second floor are steep (the house was built in the 1880's so this is common). We had a fantastic time and look forward to future stays.

4.8

Sep 2020

House is in a great spot by a short cut trail to shops/dining. House was spotless inside and pretty much had everything we needed. Screen porch was perfect spot for snacks and reading.

4.8

Sep 2020

We loved our time here, especially the outdoor and enclosed porches. We're hoping we can stay again next year.

4.8

Jun 2019

We have stayed here many times and never been disappointed. Beautiful historic home just down the path to town. Lovely porches to relax and catch up with family and friends. Can't wait to return!

4.8

Jun 2019

Great location to shops and excellent dining. Old cottage I’d a real throw back in time

4.8

Jun 2019

The house was amazing. Great location, amenities, with a touch of old time charm. Loved the fact that there was not a TV in every room. Really gave us a chance to spend time together and play with the nephew and the dog outside.

4.8

Jun 2019

Perfectly located near downtown, we were able to walk everywhere. The beautiful home and yard was a joy to relax and gather in. Thank you, Bleeker family, for sharing this historic home with us!

4.8

May 2019

Visited for Memorial Day weekend. Couldn’t ask for a better location for our family to walk to town. The house was nice. Kids thought it was old and creepy, but they came around haha.

4.8

May 2019

This home is a combination of historic touches, like the original wood floors, and an updated kitchen and bathroom. It is an easy walk to downtown Saugatuck.

4.8

Nov 2018

This home was perfect for a fall weekend in Saugutuck. Unbelievable location, literally a one minute walk to downtown yet the location felt private and relaxing. The yard is big, great for our dog, and it has a great front porch for relaxing. We loved the unique character of the house, it was a mix of vintage, local charm mixed with some modern touches in the kitchen and bathroom. We would absolutely stay here again!

4.8

Oct 2018

Heathcote was perfect for three couples all celebrating 40 years of marriage. Loved spending time in the well apppointed kitchen and in the parlor just chatting and chilling. Only used the “tv” room to watch football Saturday afternoon. The “bunky” room could use a little paint, but the bed was comfy. The proximity to downtown was fantastic and we wondered around several times during our stay. We enjoyed walking around the neighborhood observing the various displays of architecture. The screened in porch was very inviting but chilly temperatures kept us from enjoying. We would love to go back for a longer stay!

4.8

Oct 2018

This house exceeded our expectations!! We had 3 adults, a toddler and our little yorkie for our trip and we had more than plenty of room to spread out. The house itself is beautiful and we loved the history and character it had and the location was perfect. Just a few blocks to the downtown and the tennis courts, park and basketball courts were literally right in the backyard. We unfortunately had pretty cold and rainy weather, but it was a great place to have to stay indoors and we will definitely be back to enjoy more of the outdoor amenities. I can't recommend this place enough!

4.8

Aug 2018

The house was charming and functional. The location was ideal for enjoying all that Saugatuck offered. We would love to stay longer and again!

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Saugatuck is $466 per night. This rental is $10 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Sea Captain's Home best location downtown . 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 Historic Sea Captain's Home best location downtown pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Historic Sea Captain's Home best location downtown ?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Historic Sea Captain's Home best location downtown

House in Saugatuck, MI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Saugatuck, MI

Nearby attractions

Historic Sea Captain's Home best location downtown

House in Saugatuck, MI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Saugatuck, MI

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Historic Sea Captain's Home best location downtown pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Historic Sea Captain's Home best location downtown ?

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