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Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Perched 30-40 ft above the Kalamazoo River, Treehouse Cottage offers a unique retreat with an expansive screened porch overlooking the water. Stroll into Saugatuck's downtown or bike along the riverfront path, then return to unwind in this historic cottage featuring high-speed WiFi and premium cable TVs throughout.

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathrooms139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

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

Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly

Special Spring and Fall Rates: Save almost $500 Off the Summer Season Weekly Rate during May and October

Weekly Rentals Only during Summer Season i.e. Mid-June, through Labor Day Week.
Saturday to Saturday Weekly Rental Cycle during Summer Season

Short Term/Nightly Rentals during the Spring & Fall Seasons. Rates vary depending upon the Season, Length of stay and Day of the Week. .

Treehouse Cottage is a historic, Riverfront Cottage that sits 30 - 40 ft above the Kalamazoo River, connecting Saugatuck to Lake Michigan. The cottage is a short walk (10 - 12 min) or bike ride to Saugatuck's downtown attractions, shops and restaurants. A large screened porch overlooks the river and opens into the living room allowing for true indoor/outdoor living - without the bugs. The view of the river boating traffic and wildlife from the screened porch is incredible and a major attraction of the cottage.

The original cottage was built in the 1850's but has been kept current by ongoing remodeling updates, e.g. a cathedral ceiling in the living/dining room, new carpeting throughout, a covered deck running the full length of the lower level, over-looking the yard and River. A major remodeling of the Master bedroom/bath, kitchen and dining/living great room was completed in 2022. All new kitchen cabinets and appliances were added and the furnishing and furniture was upgraded throughout the main level. Updating of a lower level bedroom, bath and laundry room (new washer/dryer, cabinets, etc) was finished for the 2023 season.There is also Highspeed Broadband WiFi throughout the Cottage and a large flat screen SMART TV entertainment area in the living room. Every bedroom also has aTV with premium cable.

There is a large lawn on the lower river level. It is ideal for sunbathing, fishing, family gatherings, lawn games or enjoying the boat traffic. Fishing from this level is usually good and a new 40' dock enables the renter to dock their own or a rented sport, pontoon, or fishing boat. Canoes, kayaks or paddle boards can be launched from the dock or sea wall and can be rented locally. Please contact the property owner in advance to arrange for FREE dockage, boat trailer storage, etc.

Because the Lake levels can vary from season to season we recommend that you talk directly to us about any concerns you may have with the size or draft of your boat.

Weekly rentals have priority. However, shorter, nightly rentals are common in the Spring & Fall Seasons and on short notice. It is also possible to RENT JUST THE MAIN LEVEL of the cottage for a romantic couples' get-a-way. The main level includes the Master bedroom w/king bed, bathroom, kitchen, dining/living great room and the screened porch. Inquire directly with the owner about this as it isn't possible to receive an accurate quotation using VRBO's pricing software.

Two small dogs (20 lbs each or less) are allowed with the owner's approval and payment of a Pet Fee. Please read the included Pet Policy requirements; especially the need to kennel/crate your pet(s) whenever it's left alone in the cottage.

Our linen package includes bed pads, pillows, pillow cases, sheets and blankets. Bath mats & dish towels are also provided. However, It is necessary for you to bring your own bath and beach towels as they are not provided. If you are traveling by air or over very long distances let us know so we can discuss other possible arrangements.

Keywords: Saugatuck Cottages, Waterfront, Riverfront, Cottages, Intown, Downtown, Boat dockage, River Views, Vacation Rentals, Nightly, Weekly and Monthly Rental, pet friendly, pets allowed, free dock use, children welcome, children encouraged

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking not allowed in the cottage.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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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
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Please do not strip the beds. Just leave them so we can tell which were used. Please call us at 616-886-6829 before leaving to give us feedback on your stay and let us know you're checking out,
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Pets must be kept in a kennel/crate when left alone in the cottage. A walk through inspection will be done at check-out to determine deposit returned.
Noisy parties/events are not allowed. Smoking is only allowed outside. Failure to obey either of these rules can result in eviction & loss of payments
There is only parking for 3 cars. RVs, motor homes and tents are not allowed on property. Additional parking is available on public streets

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Small/Med Dogs allowed but Cats are Not accepted

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed in the cottage.

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
Property Registration Number CSTR License-250159

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

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Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Kalamazoo Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kalamazoo River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Butler Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oval Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 15 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Grill @ Clearbrook - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wicks Park Bar & Grille - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The BARge - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Kalamazoo Lake and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake Michigan. Kalamazoo River and Butler Street are also within 10 minutes.

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Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly 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. 79 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location! Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gary and Jan are great hosts. The cottage is lovely, comfortable and well equipped. The riverfront location is also hard to beat!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage with a perfect location - close to all the great area amenities and great for watching the boats along the river. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and perfectly located with a short distance to walk to the downtown area of Saugatuck. We enjoyed the covered veranda that overlooked the river. It was very relaxing, and our family enjoyed our time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and the house is really cute. We skipped the beach and hung out all day in the lawn on the river enjoying our own private parade of boats. We also spent a lot of time on the screened porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our whole family had a great time and loved the cottage. Gary was very helpful and a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

TREEHOUSE

Stunning riverfront views! Perfect weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian J.

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

Summer Vacation

The tree house was as advertised. Very peaceful spot overlooking the Kalamzoo River. Perfect get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci T.

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

Timeless treehouse

We absolutely love this house! It has amazing views, character and charm. Just a short walk to downtown Saugatuck where we enjoyed the shopping, bars and restaurants. One of our favorite spots in the house was the screened in porch ( dogs too). Thanks Gary and Jan for being so accommodating. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diedra M.

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

Stay in historic riverfront cottage

The house was very clean and beds were comfortable. The screen porch with the river view was where we spent most of our time. The location was perfect to walk to town for meals. The home is old, historic with a significant lean, most noticeable on the lower level. Although the bathrooms and kitchen have been upgraded with new appliances, is does take some getting used to. Overall, my family and I enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Treehouse was absolutely petfect for us! We love to walk, hike, shop, dine, relax and enjoy beautiful views in a serene setting, and this place had it all! As a bonus, the hosts, Gary and Jan, were a pleasure to meet. We are hoping to be back again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle r.

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

Riverfront getaway

The Treehouse Cottage was the perfect accommodation for our girls weekend. Plenty of room for six (and my dog) with bedrooms overlooking the river and a nice kitchen and living room. The two spacious decks are wonderful spots for breakfast, a wine and cheese happy hour, or just reading a book. The location can’t be beat as it is walking distance to town and a short drive to the Saugatuck Dunes State Park or Douglas. But the place is so cozy and the views so amazing you may have a hard time getting motivated to leave. Thanks Gary and Jan!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wheatley M.

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

Wonderful property

We had a wonderful time staying at this treehouse cottage. The house is clean, well-equipped, has beautiful views of the water from both upper and lower back porches, and lovely front/back yards. We watched the boats go up/down the river, loved seeing a variety of birds and rabbits, and overall the experience was relaxing and perfect. Restaurants and the town are within walking distance too, but the parking area for this VRBO allows ample private space for 3 SUVs, which is nice as well. I highly recommend this property for vacations. The owners are very gracious and responsive, and I will definitely be back again. What a gem of a place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris B.

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

Perfect Location

Great location, super clean, house was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley R.

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

The best!

Literally a perfect location and place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

April V.

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

Great views

Nice location and great boat watching spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

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

Girls weekend in Saugatuck

Darling treehouse cottage, for girls weekend in Saugatuck. Walking distance to good food, shopping and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Lovely Stay

Such a great walkable location to many attractions in the area. Bike storage and plenty of parking. Wonderful screened in porch with an awesome view of the river. Really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean K.

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

Nice place

Clean a little aged but perfect spot and great river view on balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom V.

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

Relaxing River stay

First time in Saugatuck. Great place to stay. 10 minute walk into town. Multiple places to watch the river traffic. Owners were very responsive to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Family weekend

Excellent location and wonderful home. I recommend for anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terra B.

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

A repeat location for us!

Cute, clean, somewhat rustic cottage. Absolutely stunning location. Having a large grassy area on the Kalamazoo, a dock, and a large screened in porch with that view is worth every penny.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

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

Weekend of July 6th & 7th

This is an incredible location, walking distance to downtown and so peaceful on the river. We especially loved relaxing on the screened in porch watching the boats go by. The hosts were very friendly and attentive to our questions about check in and the stay. Will definitely stay again and highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

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

Nice Stay

Wish we had more time to enjoy this cottage. Nice views, walking distance to the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie t.

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

Great property!

Everything was clean and comfortable. The porch was amazing and the view beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023