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Malabar: Downtown Saugatuck Cottage, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Sun Room, Porch

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Wonderful open space to gather together at Malabar
Welcome to Malabar
Fire pit area with plenty of seating for your group
Side entry porch with outdoor dining
Bright and welcoming living room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10155.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Common Space

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Malabar: Downtown Saugatuck Cottage, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Sun Room, Porch

Malabar

Formerly known as Bella on Butler, this home was given a facelift for the 2019 season. All new paint, furniture, artwork, and more.

Located in the heart of downtown, everything will be at your fingertips. Take a flat, easy walk to all the shops, restaurants, galleries, parks, and the waterfront boardwalk. From a casual breakfast diner to a fine dining steakhouse, there is something to eat for everyone. Saugatuck also has a Broadway-quality theater with plays, musicals, concerts, and improv throughout the year.

Malabar means between the mountains and the sea - in this case, the hill and the river. A great spot close enough to the residential area, but also close to the river for watching the endless parade of boats.

Relax on the enclosed front porch with an evening beverage as you watch the world go by. Even in the unfortunate case of rain, this is an ideal place to kick back and enjoy the slower pace. There is also a side porch with seating and a fire pit and BBQ grill just off the drive.

The main level of Malabar has an open floor plan. Beautiful hues of blue surround and make the space feel calm. Basic kitchen offers plenty of supplies to create a quick breakfast or a fantastic meal at home. Adjacent dining space is bright and welcoming with enough space to gather. The living room has a flat-screen Smart TV for streaming your favorite shows and a sofa sleeper for extra space for guests. This level also has a full bathroom with a shower and a laundry room.

Head upstairs where you can retreat for the evening. Three comfortable bedrooms for all your loved ones. King-size bedroom faces the east and provides great sunlight in the morning. Southern facing bedroom has a queen bed and the northern bedroom has two bunk beds. This level also has a full bathroom.

If the shore of Lake Michigan is calling your name, it's only a 7-minute drive to our famous Oval Beach. For a great day of hiking, we recommend the Saugatuck Dune State Park.

However you decide to spend your getaway to Saugatuck, Malabar will become your yearly tradition.

Please Note:

All bedrooms are upstairs. There is a full and a twin sofa sleeper in the living room for your use. 
This home is downtown Saugatuck an easy walk to all the shops, restaurants, galleries, and the waterfront boardwalk.

Malabar
Sleeps 10
Covered Porch with Outdoor Furniture
Enclosed Front Porch with Outdoor Furniture
Open Living / Dining Area
Living Room (Full & Twin Sofa Sleepers)
Smart TVs
Comcast Basic Cable TV
Wireless Internet
Formal Dining Area Seats 8-10
Basic Kitchen
Dishwasher
Toaster
Microwave
Drip Coffee Maker
Washer & Dryer
Fire Pit with Outdoor Seating
Small Grassy Lawn
Dogs Welcome with $100 per pet fee
Parking for 4+ Cars

Main Level
Living Room (2 Sofa Sleepers)
1 Full bathroom (Shower)

Upper Level
3 Bedrooms (King, Queen, 2 Twin Bunk Beds)
1 Full Bathroom (Shower Tub Combo)

Property manager

Mill Pond Realty
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs are welcome with a $100 per dog fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
House Rules Rental Agreement must be signed and agreed to after booking.

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

About the area

Saugatuck

Saugatuck is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Holland Community Aquatic Center and Forever Curious Children's Museum are also worth visiting.
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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 - 17 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Silver Lake - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Oval Beach - 12 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬9 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 Malabar: Downtown Saugatuck Cottage, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Sun Room, Porch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Malabar: Downtown Saugatuck Cottage, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Sun Room, Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Malabar: Downtown Saugatuck Cottage, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Sun Room, Porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Malabar: Downtown Saugatuck Cottage, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Sun Room, Porch located?

Situated in Saugatuck, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Butler Street, Lake Michigan, and Oval Beach. Kalamazoo Lake and Kalamazoo River are just steps away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

David T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

The worst

Worst VRBO experience. Toilet leaking onto first floor. After calling to have it fixed. Mold and dirty utensils. No soap.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio R.

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

Home

Everything was so convenient and easy to walk to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Our time in Saugatuck

The location of this house is great! The kitchen needs a little help with things like aluminum foil, baggies etc. but other than that it was great and we enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Erin F.

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

Great Family Time

We had a great time overall. Lovely property for the most part. Master sheets were stained or heavily used as were the bath linens. New towels and bath mats would be desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bridgette E.

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

Cute house

Cute house but the check in process could be updated. You have to go to the office to pickup a packet that has wifi and the door code on it. I felt this could have been done in a message on vrbo for connivence. Otherwise fine stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint L., Oviedo

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

Malabar properly

We spent Thanksgiving weekend at the property. It was nice. Clean. Good location. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Saugatuck

My friends & I had a great time in Saugatuck at the Malabar. Clean, cozy & in walking distance to all of our favorite shop’s & restaurants… this was a perfect home & location for our friends’ reunion. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mill Pond Realty

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Mill Pond Realty is the original local Vacation Rental company. Our services have been recognized nationally by several publications. Mill Pond Realty is a full service company open 7 days a week year round. We love helping our rental guests have the best vacation ever by finding them the perfect place to stay, recommending great places to eat, and introducing them to all the exciting things the greater Saugatuck/Douglas area has to offer.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests