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Birky's on Butler St in Downtown Saugatuck

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Front of house view from Butler Street.
View from corner of Butler and Spear Streets.
Back of house - drive way is on Spear Street.
Front Porch
Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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711 Butler St, Saugatuck, MI, 49453
  • Butler Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Oval Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

*Birky's Board Room

1 Double Futon

North Bedroom (2nd Floor)

1 Queen Bed

South Bedroom (2nd Floor)

1 Queen Bed

Sun Room (1st Floor)

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Birky's on Butler St in Downtown Saugatuck

Conveniently located in downtown Saugatuck, this completely renovated and restored 125 year old historic district home is perfect for a family vacation or a friends retreat. This two story home features two bedrooms with queen beds and a full bath on the second floor. On the main floor, you'll find a spacious kitchen, living room, dining room, second full bath and a bonus sun room with a full futon pull out bed for additional sleeping options.

Please Note: Due to the historic nature of the property, and for the health and safety of owners and guests, this property is STRICTLY NO PETS. Also, the historic staircase may present challenges for those with mobility issues.

For water sports enthusiasts, Birky's is literally one short block from public access to the Kalamazoo River. A great location to launch your canoe, kayak, or stand up paddle board! If you don't have your own equipment, there are numerous options to rent kayaks and stand up paddle boards locally.

This property sleeps a maximum of six guests, however there is a small studio cottage available to rent behind the house that will accommodate an additional two guests. This quaint cottage features a queen pull out futon bed, full bath, seating area for two and a kitchenette with mini fridge, two burner cook top, and microwave. The cottage is listed separately on VRBO as "Birky's Board Room" #1064644. Please visit the page for additional details and photographs.

Property manager

Eric Birkholz
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No fire pits (per city ordinance). No fireworks (per city ordinance). No smoking marijuana.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number CSTR-220113

About the area

Saugatuck

Located in Saugatuck, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Holland Community Aquatic Center and Forever Curious Children's Museum.
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Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mount Baldhead Park - 16 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Silver Lake - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Oval Beach - 9 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 16 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Birky's on Butler St in Downtown Saugatuck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Birky's on Butler St in Downtown Saugatuck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birky's on Butler St in Downtown Saugatuck?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Birky's on Butler St in Downtown Saugatuck located?

This family-friendly Saugatuck holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Butler Street, Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Kalamazoo Lake and Kalamazoo River are just steps away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Great Place

Very convenient to downtown but still quiet! Detailed instructions and location of items for our use were so helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

catie h.

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

Great location

Walking distance from all activities in downtown Saugatuck
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob E.

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

Convenient Location

Birky’s was a great house for weekend away. It’s an easy walk away from downtown Saugatuck. The house was clean and roomy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Location, location, location

This house is right in downtown walking distance to all the restaurants and shops in downtown saugatuck. The home was very clean and comfortable and I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Good property

The only concern is if you have people who have a hard time with stairs as they are a little steep, but it is an old house and how they came in the day. Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Perfect family home away from home!

A darling home with every necessity at the ready. The home was clean, an easy stroll to town, and the perfect place to relax for the week!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy F.

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

Great Stay at Birky’s

My family and I had an amazing time at Birky’s on Butler. Communication with the owner was great and the check-in/check-out process was seamless. The location was also a highlight with the house being a short walk to shops, restaurants and a park. We also appreciated all the extras that were included, such as parking, beach towels, and yard games. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amy M.

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

Great location, could be cleaner

We stayed here for a long weekend & loved everything about this house except the cleanliness of it. It is very cute and in a great location blocks from downtown Saugatuck. However, the towels had been washed but then hung up in the bathrooms while they were still wet. Very strange -- especially because there were dry towels on shelves in the laundry area. We also noticed food under some of the furniture and leftover pieces of garbage in the bedroom garbage cans. None of this ruined our trip, but it did make us worry about the overall cleanliness -- especially during COVID quarantine!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

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

Perfect location in town!

Birky's on Butler is the ideal spot for a stay in Saugatuck if you want to be in walking distance of everything the town has to offer yet it's at the quieter end of Butler for when you are relaxing at the property. Believe it or not, the K-zoo River is only a short block from the house in 2 different directions. The home is perfectly sized for 2 couples or a small family (perhaps not recommended for very young children due to the steep staircase leading up to the bedrooms). There is a nicely sized yard (w/grill and table) for outdoor games and relaxation. It is clearly a multi-generational family home that has been lovingly cared for over the years. Eric has thought of everything when equipping the house including a generous selection of beach items in case you forgot or were unable to transport anything to Saugatuck. Overall highly recommended for the perfect getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shahin S.

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

great place

loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Saugatuck

We have visited Saugatuck many times , this home is on the Main Street a few blocks from the center of town ( great location ) . The steep stairs going up to the second floor bedrooms are difficult to navigate , especially with luggage in hand .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

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

Perfect Saugatuck house

Within walking distance of everything in Saugatuck Very comfortable with all of the amenities we needed Loved the large back yard Very large bedrooms and extra bonus space on main level Would definately return !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great home, Great Location

This historic home in Saugatuck was perfect for my family of six. So close to town, with a great outdoor space. The owner was fantastic as I had sent a few messages to him and he responded within minutes! The house also includes those little extra things you appreciate, like beach towels, tupperware for packing food, yard games, etc. Would recommend to anyone who is visiting Saugatuck to stay here! We'll be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tressa R.

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

Quiet and charming retreat in Saugatuck

Our family of four had plenty of room to spread out at Birky's on Butler. The home was clean, charming, and located just a couple of blocks from the shopping and dining of Saugatuck. It had everything we needed and we highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful house downtown!

The place was clean, well maintained and stocked. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

The OlsonRautiola F.

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

Great House

Location was perfect, the house was spacious, nice and well stocked! Having a washer and dryer was so convenient! The house has so much charm. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

sara k., Grand Rapids, MI

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

Perfect Location in Saugatuck

This house was amazing. It was charming, clean, roomy and had everything you could possibly need. The location to town and the beach was perfect. You can walk everywhere (even to the beach if you take the ferry across the river). The owner was extremely responsive and easy to deal with. We will stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Quaint in-town property

This was a girls weekend. We wanted to be close to town, shops and the beach. It was perfect for town - it is a 15 minute drive to the beach. All in all had a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

robert g.

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

RG Sept 2019

Very comfortable & clean. Very close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tami H.

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

Perfect stay in perfect home in perfect location

We loved this beautiful home and appreciated the details and history of the home. Eric thought of everything and provides guests with everything one would need. Check in was easy. The location of this home can't be beat. It's one block to Water Street and just a few blocks to all the shopping!!! This home is located on a quiet street with sidewalks. The beds were super comfy and we slept great. Great front and side porch. Eric was a wonderful host and I would not hesitate to stay at any of his properties. This home is a real gem.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

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

Charming taste of historic Saugatuck

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Birky's. Hope to stay again on our next visit to the area - anyone reading this can book with confidence but don't love it so much that it's not available when we want to come back. (Or maybe we can have first dibs, please?) Thanks to Eric for great communication and easy check in/check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Had a great weekend at Birky’s place. It’s a quaint house with a convenient location within walking distance to all Saugatuck has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Perfect for our weekend in Saugatuck

We were in town for a wedding and rented the house as 2 couples. It was an easy 5-10 minute walk into town for food and shopping or for a stroll along the water to watch the boats come through.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

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

Great Labor Day Weekend!

Birky's is the perfect lake vacation house. Can't beat the location - it is walkable to everything in downtown Saugatuck and the $1 shuttle takes you everywhere else if you don't want to drive. The house is very clean, organized and very well stocked. Tons of indoor and outdoor games, balls etc which we took advantage of! Just to note, the stairs are quite steep and narrow if you have any mobility issues. Eric was very responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

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