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Charming Cottage in Historical Dist with Beautiful Gardens-5 Minute Walk to Town

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Back deck
Property grounds
Kitchen
Bathroom with walk in shower
Dining Area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 232.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Butler Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Oval Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Cottage in Historical Dist with Beautiful Gardens-5 Minute Walk to Town

Come and rejuvenate your soul, taking in the peace and tranquility this special cottage has to offer. Located on a private cull-de-sac, walking distance from downtown Saugatuck and Douglas. Within 5-minutes you can be in either city, enjoying the activities of both downtowns, nearby parks, beaches, shopping and dining.

Start your day off enjoying a cup of coffee at the local coffee shops, explore the surrounding areas on bicycle or foot, shop the day away and end it all at Oval Beach watching the sunset with wine glass in hand.

Bridge Street Place has so much to offer, whether you are seeking a private get away, or looking for a great place in the middle to meet friends. You can always find something to do in the Saugatuck-Douglas area. Don't miss this great opportunity to relax, sit on the deck overlooking this beautiful garden and its trickling fountain. What are you waiting for?



Property manager

Wilma Kosal

Languages

Dutch, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saugatuck

Saugatuck is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Forever Curious Children's Museum and Holland Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Butler Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Silver Lake - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Mount Baldhead Park - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Oval Beach - 7 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 17 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The BARge - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage in Historical Dist with Beautiful Gardens-5 Minute Walk to Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage in Historical Dist with Beautiful Gardens-5 Minute Walk to Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage in Historical Dist with Beautiful Gardens-5 Minute Walk to Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage in Historical Dist with Beautiful Gardens-5 Minute Walk to Town located?

Situated in Saugatuck, this cottage is steps from Kalamazoo Lake and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Lake Michigan. Kalamazoo River and Saugatuck Center For the Arts are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 236 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and comfortable
Nice little place, like a small efficiency. Lady was nice and not intrusive. Got lucky with weather in late October. Had a very nice time, nice people, good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip
This was the third time that I’ve stayed in this cottage. The first two times I was with my daughter and this time I brought my husband. I love the area. The cottage is adorable. It’s clean. It has everything you need. We had such a great time.Wilma is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very charming cottage close to town
The back patio and garden were very tranquil, and the cottage was cozy and well-stocked with everything we needed. Wilma greeted us warmly as soon as we pulled up and let us know she was available if we needed anything. The cottage was tucked back on a quiet drive but a very short walk to all shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Little Cottage
Loved our stay. Convenient to "town" @ walkable; contained everything we needed; pretty backyard wirh sitting area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, private and quiet.
Great little spot with a friendly, helpful host. The property is quiet and private but just a short walk into town. Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Guests’ Retreat
We walked to the wedding venue and into downtown Saugatuck. Yes, the location was perfect! Wilma was a gracious hostess. The small, historic, quaint cottage was delightfully decorated, and there were even snacks, Beautiful, natural front and back gardens!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
This cottage is delightful and just the perfect place for a getaway for two. The property itself invites relaxation and peace with a combination of natural beauty and items placed about created by gifted artisans.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wilma greeted us when we arrived at this quaint rental about 1/2 mile from downtown, the gardens are beautiful, the place was spotless. Perfect for a weekend get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage
Perfect cottage for two. Very clean and cute. The yard is beautiful and Wilma was responsive and welcomed us when we arrived. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delaney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal location and hospitality!
We couldn’t have asked for a better stay than at the Lark! Upon arrival, Wilma was there to greet us and tell us about the history of the cottage and her beautiful gardens. The cottage itself was absolutely darling and made for a cozy long weekend stay for my partner and I. It is about a 10-15 minute walk from the main drag in Saugatuck and we enjoyed having that convenient access to dining and shopping. Overall, we would gladly stay at the Lark again and thoroughly recommend it to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Perfect little cottage for two people, walking distance to downtown Saugatuck. Wilma was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Lovely. Host met us. Checkin seamless. Lovely walk to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and comfortable cabin with beautiful backyard.
We very much enjoyed our stay. We brought our ebikes so the location was great since we could easily ride our bikes to either downtown Saugatuck or Douglas. While the cabin is basically one big room and a bathroom we had enough room. It would have been nice to have a stove to cook breakfast on. We did use the small refrigerator and microwave for lunches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Cute!
Nice location and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was small but very comfortable and well equipped. It is well located between Saugatuck and Douglas, walking distance from both, and easy access with our bikes. We will gladly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and Comfortable
Booked this place for a short weekend birthday trip and it was everything we needed. Definitely small however it was perfect for the two of us. Very clean and neat. Not super well stocked as some rentals are but that was a minor inconvenience, just bring most of what you need. Easy walk into downtown Saugatuck which we enjoyed. The host was kind and accommodating. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable Cottage
This cottage was small but clean and perfect for two people. Backyard was very pretty. Short walk into town. I would note that the cottage is just to the left of the main house. We were confused when we arrived but Wilma met us and was very gracious. She told us all about the cottage and how it was on the lake and moved to the current location. There are a lot of interesting pictures within the cottage. We would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The host was great and has wonderful local information available. The backyard is gorgeous and the location is perfect:
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation getaway for two
Beautiful and well appointed cottage perfect for 2. Exactly as described- met all expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

alyson r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable Little Cottage
This was a great little cottage for an affordable romantic weekend getaway without the kids! The cottage is definitely tiny, but for two people that enjoy each other and that plan to spend the days elsewhere, it’s perfect. The garden area is beautiful. It’s shared with the main house, but the privacy screening made it feel like it was all ours. We never saw the owner other than at church in and check out. The only minor inconveniences that would be worth noting that made this a 4 star not 5 star for us is that the shower hot water tank must be very small because there isn’t enough for much more that a quick shower, and there isn’t actually a microwave - it’s a toaster oven, which is more limited in what can be heated up. Generally though, it was fantastic for what we paid, the owner made great use of the tiny space. It’s walking distance to town, but well beyond the busy and loud of downtown. It’s nice and secluded but convenient to everything. A great option!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Teacher Get Away
My sister and I got away at the end of the year. It was great to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. My sister is planning another trip with her daughter to this same cottage. It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
The cottage was so cute. The backyard was amazing. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply beautiful
The cottage is everything we needed, and so perfectly situated. Located at the end of a quiet street and surrounded by the property owner’s beautiful garden. Loaded with charm and close to both downtown Saugatuck and Douglas. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Wilma Kosal

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Recently retired from sales, but moving full-time into her pottery career, Wilma loves Saugatuck and feels fortunate to be able to share her home with you. Folding out of her lovely backyard, the cottage is nestled in its own oasis and if you want privacy, it’s yours. If you want philosophies on life, stories from her European upbringing, and insight on the true gems of Saugatuck, Wilma is all smiles.

About 24 years ago, Wilma happened to be at the right place at the right time and the stars aligned for her to purchase the Bridge Street home and cottage. Upon her retirement, she has been able to devote more time to gardening and other creative endeavors – many of which you will enjoy during your stay. The garden is inviting and Wilma’s pottery is infused in the space (and as an extra bonus, you can purchase some of her work if you are interested).

Why they chose this property

“I felt at home. The general atmosphere of the town, the beach, and the arts spoke to me. How wonderful to be able to enjoy a fantastic meal at a restaurant, enjoy a play, and then walk the shores at sunset. Saugatuck is beautiful, unique, friendly, and there are different programs and events offered throughout the year that whenever you visit, something special awaits you.”

What makes this property unique

Past guests have described the cottage as romantic, enchanting, and cozy. You come to a potentially busy town and you can escape in your own cottage. There are only 3 houses on the street. You are alone if you want to be. Downtown is only a 5 minute walk from the cottage. The garden is lovely and past guests comment that it feels like you are transported back in time.

Personally, I love riding my bike into town, hanging out at the coffee shop while reading the paper and people-watching. Then I enjoy gardening back at my house, talking with friends, and taking walks at sunset on the beach. It is my ideal retirement town.

Languages:

English, Dutch
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