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Calming Cottage on the River W/ Furnished Porch, Lofted Layout & Ideal Location

Start your day peacefully on the riverfront porch or explore nearby Oval Beach with its tranquil views of Lake Michigan.

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TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 8125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Calming Cottage on the River W/ Furnished Porch, Lofted Layout & Ideal Location

Anna's Cottage

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Say hello to your own riverfront getaway here in Saugatuck and relax in style with the whole family at Anna's Cottage. Absolutely filled with natural light, classic furnishings, and a stunning wraparound screened porch, this home is more than ready to assist in making the best memories. Watch the boats go by as you relax in the rocking chair on the front porch to start each day on a peaceful note. The main floor will be the hub for entertaining with plush furnishings, a cozy gas fireplace, and eclectic touches of a quaint cottage that will make everyone feel at home. Head into the full kitchen and you will find a gas range, dishwasher, and all of the utensils need to whip up tasty meals for the whole gang. A dining nook awaits adjacent to the kitchen, yet more formal meals can also be enjoyed at the dining table! Plus, the lower floor is home to the laundry room, so don't worry about dirty clothes on this trip.

What's nearby:
Sitting right on the shore of the Kalamazoo River, you will have no problem getting out on the water to fish, swim, boat, and more! If you want to spend warm summer days on the sand with a good book in hand, Oval Beach is less than a mile away offering stunning views of Lake Michigan. When it is time to grab a bite to eat, stock up on groceries, or check out the charming shops in town, the main drag of Saugatuck is two miles away. Plus, you will be within walking distance of Mt. Baldhead Park!

Things to know:
Dog-friendly
Please note that this home does not have any heat or air conditioning.

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,344 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

49950
Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 10 min walk
  • Oval Beach - 14 min walk
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 15 min walk
  • Silver Lake - 11 min drive
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The BARge - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Calming Cottage on the River W/ Furnished Porch, Lofted Layout & Ideal Location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Calming Cottage on the River W/ Furnished Porch, Lofted Layout & Ideal Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Calming Cottage on the River W/ Furnished Porch, Lofted Layout & Ideal Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Calming Cottage on the River W/ Furnished Porch, Lofted Layout & Ideal Location located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Kalamazoo Lake and Lake Michigan. Saugatuck Chain Ferry and Kalamazoo River are just steps away.

Calming Cottage on the River W/ Furnished Porch, Lofted Layout & Ideal Location Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kara U.

Lovely home
We just loved our time at Anna’s Cottage. It was spacious, warm and welcoming. The windows (and views!) are gorgeous and we loved the photo of the same porch we sat on from the early 1900s. Located across the street from the Chain Ferry and within walking distance to Mt. Baldhead and Oval Beach, the location is perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

April B.

Great location!
Great location making it easy to get around. We were worried about not having AC, but house quickly cooled off after opening windows and turning on fans. Lots of character to home and layout was perfect for extended family vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES H.

Best of a historical cottage with many modern conveniences
This is the second time my family has stayed here. We love the old charm and great river viewing front porch. We would come again this summer if there were dates open.

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Best location & cute cottage
Fabulous
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

DZ's Stay
Loved the cottage. Location was great. The view of the river was spectacular. Just what we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Story book cottage
We had a family wedding and it was perfect for having a few of my family members for dinner. It’s comfortable and cozy, yet plenty of room to never feel crowded. Well stocked towels and kitchen utensils. We enjoyed the screened porch. Beach is a short distance away. Definitely going to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

PERFECT!
8 of us stayed for 2 nights for a special get-away together —and it was more than we hoped for! The accommodations, charm, cleanliness, LOCATION and ease of living was perfect. We loved it all!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alastair B.

A lovely weekend
Located right across the river from downtown Saugatuck. You'll need to drive around to get there though :) It's a great location to sit on the screened porch and listen to the music across the water. Very spacious place. Lots of sleeping but one bathroom; bigger groups will need to coordinate accordingly. Lovely time of year to go, No AC but short walls allow air to move freely in the upper bedroom space. Kitchen is large and has pretty much you'll need. Everything was as expected. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anna C.

Cute riverside cottage
We had a great stay at Anna's cottage. The place was larger than we expected. The highlight was definitely evenings and meals spent on the porch! We enjoyed boat watching on the river and the fans and screens made the porch very pleasant even during the heatwave. Important note: despite the listing info, the house itself is not air conditioned. It got very warm in the house, so we did not spend much time indoors. The house is equipped with lots and lots of windows, ceiling fans, and other fans. However, we would highly recommend bringing extra fans. Another heads up, the walk to oval beach is closer to 15 mins including a pretty steep uphill and on a well-used road (no sidewalks). Totally doable, but definitely plan on driving if you want to bring a lot of stuff or have any mobility problems. Overall would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Tiffani S.

Location, Character, and Clean
This home was in the perfect setting on the quiet side of Saugatuck. Not having to worry about parking was nice and to travel over to all of the shopping on the chain ferry was so fun! The house is right next to a 1 mile trail that takes your right to Oval beach. The character of this house is endless and has everything you need. A room downstairs for our parents to sleep in and plenty of space upstairs for us and an entire room dedicated to our clothes! Haha Only reason I gave a 4 is because the house doesn't have air conditioning. It got pretty hot throughout the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Alex R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Cute old house needs better management
This house does not have air conditioning or heat. The listing is not accurate. We learned this on our way and the management company’s solution was a box fan. Nearly impossible to temperature control. Our family of 4 ended up sleeping in 1 room with two twin beds. Not ideal or comfortable. If you have allergies, forget it. The glass in the windows appears original, but it has holes and breaks in them. Which means insects. We even found bugs in the bed! The second bathroom is in the basement in the laundry room. Nothing else is in the basement. The house also smells awful because the floor is rotting out and mold/mildew ridden from leaks in the bathroom. The three “bedrooms” upstairs are open tops and have no doors. The stair rail is unsafe for children as it is very short and the spindles are 2 feet apart. So not ideal for children unless older or an infant that cannot roll yet. The positives are the screened in porch where you can watch the boats. We spent almost all the time on the porch to avoid the heat and stench inside the house. The history of the house and family are somewhat on display which makes it very interesting. I can see so many memories for them happened in the house. I hope they find a better management company before this one destroys the home with their apathy for its history.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Hannah G.

Great Location
We made a quick trip to MI for a few days and this was a great location for all we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael O.

Great on fall nights
We had a great stay at Anna’s cottage! The porch was a perfect place to hang out on the cooler nights. The rooms were a little tight but it is necessary to fit everyone in there! We loved that we could open the windows and hear the music across the river. This place would be perfect during peak season, but unfortunately the chain ferry that runs directly across from the house doesn’t run after labor day. However, the Interurban ended up being the perfect transportation for us! Overall a great stay with clear clean up instructions!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy H.

Anns cottage
Cleaning is not the best. Dust webs all around the legs of the furniture. Ceiling fan ln kitchen needs cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Great place
We loved the cottage, the location, the view, and especially the front porch. 5 adults and 3 kids stayed here comfortably!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

anthony T.

Quaint home
Beautiful home right across from the chain ferry, within walking distance from Oval Beach and "the steps" overlooking Saugatuck . It has a great screened front porch, plenty of places to sleep with amazing views, and free wifi. My group will definitely book again.
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10/10 Excellent

Kit S.

Charming Victorian, but not for people who like new and shiny!
Anna‘s cottage was perfect for this mom and two adult daughters who loved the energy of this family cottage and appreciated its untouched beauty. Its location was perfect as one could walk to the beach. Weekend bar noise is to be expected. The second bathroom is in the basement which we did not use, so a full house might be a bit crowded. You can hear each other through the open ceilings in the second floor, but that was part of its charm for us! Early June temperatures were perfect although I can see it might get hot in the summer without AC. We loved the front porch and the comfy furniture and the kitchen had everything we needed. We’ll be back! Thank you to the owners for sharing their family heritage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Lovely vacation spot
We always enjoy Saugatuck in the Fall and this trip was exceptional. Our home away from home choice truly added to the experience. Because of being elderly, we did find all the stairs daunting. And the toilet in the main bathroom definitely needs to be higher. However I would still give this cottage a 5 star review. It was charming and we absolutely loved the screened porch overlooking the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER C.

Beautiful cottage full of charm!
We loved the screen porch the most, playing games in the evening and enjoying coffee in the morning watching the boats go by. The cottage is a unique blend of a historical family cottage and an upgraded newer home. Specifically, the juxtaposition of the modern kitchen's convenience and the claw foot tub and exposed rafters beaconing back to times gone bye. There is a palpable sense of historical connection with the area that feels like a privilege to be permitted to share in. Thank you for sharing this lovely place through Vacas! We plan to come for another stay in the future, such a great place!

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Lovely cottage
This was a great cottage to stay in! An amazing location close to the beach, awesome coffee spot, and town. The cottage has everything you need for a stay and has so many great places to congregate and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Shenley S.

Very charming
We enjoyed being right on the river and close to the beach. The house is older and has a lot of charming features.
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8/10 Good

Callie K.

Perfect location for a beach getaway in Michigan
This spacious yet cozy cottage is situated perfectly across the dock of the Kalamazoo River, just a foot-ferry away from historic downtown Saugatuck, and right around the corner from Oval Beach. It's also feet away from 1 Adventure Company, where you can rent pontoons and other boats to go out exploring. My family and I adored the screened in porch most, as we enjoyed the cool breeze and river views. The upstairs bedrooms are also particularly charming, but a little warm in the summer (there's no air conditioning). It's a beautiful home in which to explore Saugatuck and the surrounding areas!

10/10 Excellent

Bob G., Flora, Indiana, USA

Saugatuck Cottage
Beautiful original antique vacation cottage, well preserved and maintained. Everything was as advertised, clean and prepped. The location was amazing, immediately across the river from downtown Saugatuck, right at the chain ferry dock. Plus the forest trail to Oval Beach starts right outside the door. We couldn't have been happier with the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

Loved this Vintage BeachHouse
House was spacious and had a wonderful "beach" feel. Directly across the street from the Ferry and the huge screened in front porch was excellent for relaxing and watching the boats go by.

8/10 Good

Cori H.

Great Location
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021