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Adorable Honeymoon Cottage by the Lake

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Sun loungers
Children's area
TV, DVD player, toys, books
Exterior
Property grounds
Across from the lake bluff, this vintage summer cottage offers a lovely view of the lake and is a quiet, rustic getaway for newlyweds or young families. The deck is perfect for grilling dinner as you sip wine and watch your children play on the swingset. With beach access just a short walk away, enjoy swimming or explore nearby beaches like South Haven and Saugatuck.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Adorable Honeymoon Cottage by the Lake

This vintage summer cottage is across the road from the lake bluff, and offers a lovely view of the lake and is a quiet, rustic getaway for newlyweds or young families with one or 2 small children. This is not a good choice for folks who are "condo people"--in other words, it's small, old fashioned, and not for everyone.

The deck provides a place to grill your dinner as you sip a cool chardonnay from the nearby winery as you watch your children playing on the swingset. The small but serviceable kitchen has everything one would need, including coffeemaker and microwave, pie plate and rolling pin!

The DOUBLE bed is brand new in 2022, the hide-a-bed has a blow up mattress, and linens are provided. The beach access is just a short walk away. (one quarter mile) and features a creek which will delight the little ones. Unfortunately in 2021 the beach was very rocky, but it changes all the time, so we’ll see what 2022 brings. Other local beaches are open, and have been listed among the best beaches in the world!. Check out the county park about five minutes north, the Casco preserve, which is about 5 miles south. South Haven and Saugatuck both have impressive beaches as well. Glenn is situated between South Haven and Saugatuck, making it ideal for swimming, shopping excursions, wine tasting, brewery hopping, or for renting a boat or wave-runner. Great restaurants are within 10-15 minutes in 3 directions. This is a cottage for those who want to get away from it all, but want to be within reach of all the action. There is a convenience store in town that has an amazing selection of wine and spirits, snacks, pizza, and the New York Times.

On a rainy day, we provide puzzels, toys and games and a collection of old Disney VHSs that can be played on our small TV. There's a movie theater in South Haven with the lowest prices imaginable that plays movies popular with children and adults.

Check out our history: The Kerr family has been vacationing on Fabun Road since the early 1900's when my great grandmother, Henrietta, came from Chicago to spend summers here, playing organ for the local girl's camp. She subsequently bought the property next door to the camp. To get here every summer, she had to take a boat across the big Lake, land in South Haven, where she would get on a horse drawn hay wagon with her trunk full of her summer clothes, and once she got to the cottage, she stayed for the whole summer. Her house still stands at 1286 Fabun Road. My father spent summers here as a boy, and so did I. We didn't have a phone in the old days, or a TV, or even running water! We played Monopoly or Sorry, and card games, and built fires on the beach. When we kids would get bored, my mom would just send us out for a walk in the woods. It helped me learn how to enjoy my own company, and be creative. I think every child should spend summers on Fabun Road!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 700 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
You will find the trash and recycling receptacles next to the wooden fence as you’re driving out the driveway.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Adorable Honeymoon Cottage Lake Glenn
Adorable Honeymoon Cottage Lake
Adorable Honeymoon Lake Glenn
Adorable Honeymoon By The Lake
Adorable Honeymoon Cottage by the Lake Cottage
Adorable Honeymoon Cottage by the Lake Fennville
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About the neighborhood

Map
Glenn, MI

What's nearby

  • Kal Haven Trail - 13 min drive - 18.6 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 14 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 14 min drive - 20.7 km
  • South Beach - 16 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Oval Beach - 18 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 28 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hawkshead Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪What Not Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Glenn Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cogdal Vineyards - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Honeymoon Cottage by the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Honeymoon Cottage by the Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Honeymoon Cottage by the Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Honeymoon Cottage by the Lake located?

This family-friendly Fennville cottage is located on a lake, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Virtue Cider and Fenn Valley Vineyards. North Beach and Blue Star Antique Pavilion are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Adorable Honeymoon Cottage by the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 136 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn W.

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

Amazing

We absolutely loved this, it was the best stay ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim Y.

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

Cottage

It was beautiful in that area! Nice place to relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy O.

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

Peaceful Retreat

This little cottage was perfect for a peaceful retreat. Quiet and restful for taking walks down to the beach or watching the beautiful sunsets from the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Missy M.

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

Cute cottage

Unique summertime place near the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

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

Gingerbread Cottage

This little cottage was just as advertised. Perfect as a home base for seeing the sites in South Haven and Saugatuck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Alondra T.

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

Cozy

Cozy cabin in a nice region of Michigan, away from major cities but not too rural. Cabin was overall very clean, but there were a few spider cohabitors and many spiderwebs in various corners of the house. Nice if you are looking to getaway from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Quiet and peaceful

Patricia is great. It is a cute, small, lovely get away place. Not for you if you want super wifi and electronics
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Fun little cabin near the lake

The cabin was as suspected from the information on the listing. We loved to older vibe and how quiet the area was. Being by the lake gave gorgeous views and the primitive beach down the road was fun to take our chairs down to and relax. WIFI did not work the entire time so it wouldn’t be a good stay for young kids that are attached to devices. Take plenty of bottled water because the water is rusty. All in all it’s a great place to unwind and is very close to so many fun attractions. It’s an easy drive to South Haven, Saugatuck/Douglas, and Holland.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

John S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Glen dump

Did not match listing No hot tub! No Wi-Fi! Dirty Smelly blankets, towels Host will not communicate
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was like walking back in time. 😊 No complaints on the cabin or surrounding area (great for walking). Our only challenge was the inability to reach family due to extremely poor cell phone coverage. Obviously, the owner has no control over this. Visitors just need to be prepared for this challenge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annalee H., Columbus, Indiana

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

Quaint and cozy

From the moment I turned onto the road to the cottage, and had the view of Lake Michigan to my right, I knew I was going to love it here. This is a quintessential lake cottage, off a quiet road, with a lovely view of the lake. Sitting on the porch, watching the sun set, with a cool breeze coming off the lake was great. When I wasn't out exploring, you could find me on the porch. The cottage itself was clean and well appointed, with everything needed for a comfortable stay. I certainly plan on going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Bruce V.

Liked: Check-in, location

Small hot musty

It’s been one week and damage insurance has not been refunded That doesn’t seem right does it?
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gabi W.

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

Amazing Cottage, Searched for Different Beach

The cottage was perfect and cozy with tasteful grandma vibes. Very clean, which was most important. The beach is not a horrible trek through the woods like other reviewers said. You walk 10 minutes back the way you drove into the neighborhood. There is a BEACH sign by a guard rail at the beginning of that dirt road with wooden stair steps down. Charming and quiet neighborhood. We did not like the beach personally. We found it too small and rocky. There were slabs of concrete with rusted metal bits piled with tires on the edge. Maybe a lanfill project? We took some rusted metal pipes out of the water so kids wouldnt step. We watched a pretty sunset here and the rocks were fun to hunt. We ended up driving more thane xpected in search of a beach, but were so happy to come back to spend the evwning in our cottage. The host did really well. Jad an internet issue but i think maybe it was only me and my boyfriends phone because other reviews dont complain about that. Couldnt get to my vrbo chat to communictae because of it. But all went well. We found North Beach in South Haven (25 min drive), which was very separated with fences to keep private beaches from public. The public beach sections were laughably small. There was an amazing boardwalk with all sorts of shops along the Black River near this beach though! We settled on Oval Beach in Saugatuck, which was expansive and beautiful. The parking here was 15 bucks. There was a cute area here named Douglas with shops. We had fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Corrine and Art L.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

This Was a Mistake

We are travelers and rely on VRBO descriptions. It didn't work this time. There is vintage and then there is old. This was old. We debated as to whether to comment on this rental but decided that it might encourage the owner to make a few updates. I have only complained one other time in the many years we have used VRBO but there needs to be some attention to a variety of things on this rental. There was one wash cloth and a few older towels. The bathroom sink was not appealing at all...but the shower was nice. Faucets were leaking in the sinks. The kitchen stove burners really needed attention and I agree with another person who responded...a good yard sale visit would provide a much more complete line of dinner wear...cracked and stained is not appealing. Silverware needs to be in a drawer, not just sitting out. Good refrigerator but the rest...well, not as good. There is one mirror in the bathroom and that is all ! I would love to spend $500 on a Walmart trip and get some curtains, window shades, new waste containers, some towels, etc. This could be a cute place but there is just wear and tear from many years of being lived in. We did smile (someitmes) at the lack of internet service and the TV. I haven't seen a TV like that for many years. We don't need all that stuff but some people might like it. The description didn't quite 'describe' this property. A honeymoon cottage it is not. The lake was beautiful but not accessible - difficult path.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leon G.

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

Cozy!

Perfect size and amenities for my partner and I. If you’re an avid cook like me, you need only bring your favorite knife and a meat tenderizer; they have everything else!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small and cozy little place to stay. Perfect for us since all we were looking for was a place to sleep at the end of the day. Beautiful beach location as well, wish we had time to explore it. Host was very nice and helpful as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Cute cottage near the beach

We loved staying here! It was a quick, scenic walk to the beach. Had everything we needed for cooking a few meals at home. We traveled with our toddler, and he zonked out in front of the a/c unit and we got to watch the sunset on the patio. Thanks Patricia for a lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Beautiful, quaint and cozy cottage with an amazing view of Lake Michigan! We will be back again!
View from the main road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Quaint Cottage in Beautiful Location

My wife and I really enjoyed our weekend stay at the cottage. It was clean and had all the necessities that we needed for the weekend. You can enjoy a view of the lake while sitting on the deck. The beach was a short walk and was uncrowded and relaxing. Great base to go to attractions in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy B.

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

Couldn't have been better !

What a wonderful location! Just a short walk to the lake and a very quiet road. We were looking for technology free time so this was a great choice for us! It is an older home so if you are hoping for a flat screen on the wall you won't find it. The kids did make use of the old tv and vhs player ( tv did randomly turn off quite a bit and may need replaced soon) but we spent most of our vacation outside of the home. The owner was wonderful and had a quick response if needed. We can't wait to come back!you are expecting a flat screen tv or
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jill K.

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

Quiet Retreat

This is my second time staying at the cottage. I love its location. It's near enough to drive into South Haven to enjoy shopping, restaurants, and the South Haven Beaches. When you are done with that, you can come back and enjoy the peace and quiet. It's near the lake and you can walk down the dirt road viewing the beautiful sunsets. It's an old fashioned cottage so if you are looking for all the modern conveniences, it's not for you, However, if you want to step into the past, unplug, spend time reading great books and just rest, it's perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia P.

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

Nice place to relax

Satid
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis M.

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

Charming house, great location

Spent a couple of nights and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo A.

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

Gingerbread Cottage

The home is old but charming, and clean and bug-free. The gravel road neighborhood was quiet and we saw lots of deer. Although Lake Michigan was visible from the home (across the road), other people own the lake-side property so we were not allowed to sit at the top of the bluff overlooking the lake. Glenn Beach is 1/4 mile or so down the road. People need to be in good physical condition to get down to Glenn Beach as the gravel and rocky incline to the water is steep and partly washed out. There are wooden stairs on part of the incline but they are not placed properly (the staircase is anchored to the ground at an unusual angle) and there is a railing on only half of it. The house itself was fine and the area was beautiful. We ended up spending our daytime hours in Saugatuck so that we could be near the water. The host was very responsive to texts. Thanks for sharing your cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024