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Near Oval Beach, Frances Cottage - Walking distance to downtown Saugatuck! Large backyard! provides a firepit, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Frances Cottage - Walking distance to downtown Saugatuck! Large backyard!

Welcome to Frances Cottage

Frances Cottage is in the ideal location in Saugatuck; right on the hill, and within walking distance to downtown. This cottage comfortably accommodates 12. This home features a large kitchen, dining room, & two living areas. Offering plenty of living space to accommodate your family's needs while being very close to the attractions, restaurants, and galleries of Saugatuck and Douglas. The indoor space is not the only thing to brag about, the backyard offers a large patio with a seating area, firepit, and grill. This vacation home is perfect for families or friends getaway.

INSIDE THE HOME
Located on the main floor are both living areas, a dining room, a large open kitchen, two bedrooms with queen size beds in each, and two full bathrooms. Additionally, there is a sleeper sofa and futon in the living areas if needed. The other two bedrooms are located upstairs, one being a queen size and the second contains a twin and double size bed. The kitchen is well equipped with the basics including a coffee bar, if there is anything specific you may need please ask.

SLEEPING ARRANGMENTS
This vacation rental sleeps 10 guests.
Main Floor Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed
Main Floor Bedroom 2 - Full Bed
Upstairs Bedroom 3 - Queen Bed
Upstairs Bedroom 4 - Queen Bed and Twin Bed

THE LOCATION
Want to be in the hustle bustle, but still have your piece and quiet? Frances Cottage is the place for you. Located just on top of "the hill" downtown Saugatuck is a 5 minute walk away. Oval beach is a 10 minute drive, unless you are a true walker and want to take the chain ferry across the river.

Have an even larger group? Frances Cottage is almost directly across from Call Me Frances who sleeps 14. These two homes are intended to be rented separately.

**Please note: Before booking, it is your responsibility to ensure that this property will accommodate the number of guests booked. Call us, or send us a message if you have any doubts as to whether this is the right property for your group BEFORE you book - we are happy to clarify any questions to ensure you are arriving to a home that meets your needs - thank you!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Furnished patio

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Frances Cottage - Walking distance to downtown Saugatuck! Large backyard! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Frances Cottage - Walking distance to downtown Saugatuck! Large backyard!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Frances Cottage - Walking distance to downtown Saugatuck! Large backyard!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Frances Cottage - Walking distance to downtown Saugatuck! Large backyard! located?

This family-friendly Saugatuck vacation home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Butler Street, Lake Michigan, and Oval Beach. Kalamazoo Lake and All Saints' Episcopal Church are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as described in the listing, very welcoming. Location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!!! Sleeping arrangement worked perfect for our family. It was fun having the fire pit in the backyard.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Girls weekend

Celebrating Grandma’s 81 birthday with friends, nieces, sisters! It was a great location, very nice house and close walk to town, would definitely stay here again,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

tami s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect to downtown and wedding venue. Very nice and quaint neighborhood. Older home and interesting layout; bathrooms in odd locations, but decent & clean. Could use some extra blankets in bedrooms and family rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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

Perfect location

Francis cottage was a oerfect location for our stay. Within walking distance to all the shops and restaurants. The place was very clean and suitable for 8 women. Loved having a fire pit and fire wood to burn for a chilly might.Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Family Vacay

Great location and great property Lots of things to do in Saugatuck Loved it! Hoping to revisit in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet J.

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

Great Family Visit in this Home

Perfect house for families who want to walk to town, fix family meals in a large kitchen, or spend the day at the beach and clean up in the tub or shower! The house was even better than expected and we would definitely visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron A.

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

Great place for family

We will be staying here again. Friendly host and had things you need on a day to day basis while on vacation like shampoo, soap, laundry pods, etc. They were outstanding, anytime I had a question or issue they responded in a few minutes. The location of this specific property was great. One minute walk from downtown Saugatuck and a couple minute drive to many beaches it had everything we could want. Spent most of our time wandering around Saugatuck, visiting coffee shops, parks, and local marina. It was a great experience all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

Family stay

Very comfortable with a great location , adequate parking, comfortable beds , a well equipped kitchen with good , newer appliances and a good ice maker. There were enough towels toilet paper and soap as well as garbage bags . The TVs were good and conveniently located . The wifi was good . We came for a family party at another location . All our needs were met .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake H.

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

Nice cottage for a group of friends and great management company

Enjoyed the house. It’s a good size for 8 people. The fire pit in the back was a hit with our group. Awesome central location to Saugatuck. The management company was very commutative from start to finish. We had a small plumbing issue and I was kept in the loop about it being revolved. I very much enjoyed the texting communication channel and also the email details of happenings in the area. Would stay here again when traveling with a group of friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Girl's Weekend Trip

The five of us had a wonderful getaway at the Frances Cottage in Saugatuck. The cottage was conveniently located and within walking distance to town for shopping, dining and walks along the river. Uncommon coffee Roasters was one of our favorite early morning walks for our special brewed coffee. Our check-in was slightly delayed because the cottage is being totally renovated but the management company provided a partial refund for our first day. They were very responsive. Randy was a great host and the upgrades to the cottage are beautiful. We would highly recommend this VRBO to others. Thank you for the wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody D.

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

FAB girls weekend

We are group of 10 friends that worked together and are, let’s just say over 50. We get together monthly and sometimes let the hubbies join. Not this time. The kitchen/dining area was PERFECT for this eat, drink and be merry, (and loud) friend group. Just enough sleeping spaces and clean well appointed home. Great neighborhood! 9 min walk to town. We even had the local high school Homecoming parade pass us and throw candy. Kitchen has large fridge and several coffee pots, (thank you). Great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William N.

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

What a great week!

3 generations of our family stayed at Frances Cottage for a full week. Children ages 4-10, their parents, and the grandparents. This place gave us plenty of space to sleep, socialize, and just have fun. It has a well appointed kitchen, 2 bathrooms, a big kitchen table where we could eat and play games (lots of games are provided) and plenty of TVs and movies. The backyard is generous and has a fire pit. The location is within walking distance of the downtown area and other activities just a short drive away. It’s in a beautiful neighborhood. Now no property is perfect so that’s where my second praise comes in. We had a minor issue or two and the management company responded quickly and cheerfully. They also sent helpful text reminders to make sure we knew how to get in and check out. Just great service. We loved our stay and recommend it without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty V.

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

Fun place to stay in Saugatuck😁

We had a great time during our trip! This place is clean, week-supplied, and has lots of little places for people to hang out. Our teens like the two living areas to play video games. The fire pit area is big and we used it every night. The kitchen is really well-stocked and lots of little touches made it really nice. If you have mobility issues, you should be aware that it’s at the top of a hill, but it was fine for all of us. Totally worth it for the great location. Also, there are step-ups into some rooms/spaces. The driveway was skinny so we parked four deep and had to move cars when anyone needed to leave. The owner lives above the garage- really nice guy and he checked on us. He gave us advice on places to go and told us about Saugatuck. .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Great stay

Clean convenient easy to communicate!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kassi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! We had a great time! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home. Was a great location to walk saugatuck. Plenty of room for our group of 8 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasey R.

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

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay here. The location is great- a short walk from town and quick drive to other attractions. I highly recommend this area for families.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great layout for a couple. Very modern appliances and easily accessible. We really enjoyed our stay here and had very easy communication with Ruth. Would defintely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked. Great location. Had a great time. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

Jim and Family

Very enjoyable . Entire family was very pleased with the property and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lindsay f.

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

Great girls weekend getaway

We had a wonderful time! We had 12 ladies stay in the house and there was everything we needed including tons of towels and extra blankets and pillows. The location was a perfect walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cindy G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All railings are loose… suggest a motion light in kitchen near the steps… people tripping on it… otherwise it’s a nice place… clean carpeting needed…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Reunion

Every thing was good. Just wish the one bathroom was closer to the bedrooms
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margaret s.

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

Very nice

Property very nice with many extras we did not stay long as we rented for a wedding but would come back again so spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019