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Hilltop Cottage - Newly Renovated in the Heart of Saugatuck -Location, Location!

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Hilltop Cottage "on the Hill" in Saugatuck
Front Porch
Front porch
Front porch
View from the front porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8156.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Butler Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Oval Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom off of Living Room, with Bath

1 Queen Bed

Parlor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master Bedroom with Bath and walk-in closet

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bath off Downstairs Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bath off Kitchen

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hilltop Cottage - Newly Renovated in the Heart of Saugatuck -Location, Location!

Welcome to Hilltop Cottage! Be our guests in this beautifully renovated, historic cottage in the heart of it all! Renovated in May 2019!

Bring your family and friends and feel like a local as you settle in at The Hilltop Cottage! This bright, charming cottage is just steps from downtown Saugatuck and all there is to explore in the center of the action; you're just one block from restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping, playground, tennis courts, art galleries, and endless entertainment - just park your car and relax! Oval Beach, among the Top 10 Most Beautiful Beaches in the Nation, is a short bike ride, a 5 minute drive, or take the Chain Ferry across the Kalamazoo River and walk! Known as “The Art Coast of Michigan”, there are galleries galore to explore. The Saugatuck Center for the Arts offers performances that are among the best in the region. Easy drive to the many local golf courses, hiking in Saugatuck Dunes State Park, Fenn-Valley Vineyards, Crane's Apple Orchard, Dune Schooners rides and other area attractions.

The Hilltop Cottage features:
First floor:
- Dine-in kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, coffee makers, etc.
- 2 bedrooms, each with 1 queen bed, new tempur-pedic mattresses
- 2 bathrooms
- Living room with two sofas, smart TV, basic cable, and Netflix/Hulu ready
- Parlor with couch, coffee table, dining table with leaves to enlarge for dining, games or puzzles.
- Screened-in back porch with table and wicker furniture
- Covered front porch, great for relaxing and people watching

Second Floor ( Suite):
- 1 bedroom with 2 queen beds, both with new tempur-pedic mattresses
- sitting area with love seat, chair and coffee table
- 1 full bathroom
- walk-in closet

Other Amenities:
- Central A/C & heat
- Wi-Fi
- Washer & Dryer
- Linens provided (sheets, blankets, bath towels) - bring your own beach towels!
- We provide start-up paper towels, toilet paper, dish detergent, laundry detergent, soap, garbage bags and some coffee.

As much as we love our furry friends, we have a no pet policy.

Property manager

Kathleen Johnson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
No parties or events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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There is a city noise ordinance for quiet time from 11:00pm-10:00am This home is in the city of Saugatuck in a residential neighborhood.
No smoking allowed in the house or on the property
There is a “no shoes” in the house policy. Bring your slippers and get comfy!

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
Note from host: No parties or events allowed
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 not required for transport to and from this property

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. Holland Community Aquatic Center and Forever Curious Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mount Baldhead Park - 15 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Silver Lake - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Oval Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The BARge - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Cottage - Newly Renovated in the Heart of Saugatuck -Location, Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Cottage - Newly Renovated in the Heart of Saugatuck -Location, Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Cottage - Newly Renovated in the Heart of Saugatuck -Location, Location!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Cottage - Newly Renovated in the Heart of Saugatuck -Location, Location! located?

Located in the heart of Saugatuck, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of All Saints' Episcopal Church, Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Butler Street and Wicks Park are also within 5 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. 62 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Perfect girls’ trip

We had a great weekend here in Saugatuck! The house was beautiful and the location makes morning coffee walks by the lake as easy as can be. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

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

Saugatuck Get Away

A really ideal location, away from the business but a c short walk to city center, very enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable and great location

Can’t beat the location of this house. We felt right at home and appreciated Kathy letting us know about fireworks and the art fair in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

Family Vacation

Place was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk B.

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

Anniversary Getaway

Wonderful time celebrating our anniversary with our daughters and son-in-laws. House was perfect - clean and relaxing. Our host was super communicative. Enjoyed an afternoon sail, tasty dining, wonderful galleries, nice walks, and great porch conversations. Highly recommend this property as well as Saugatuck
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

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

Excellent location! Well kept!

This restored historic house is in a perfect location--a short walk up the hill from all of the action. The house is well set up, including lots of amenities for young ones--books, blocks, etc. We loved the beach gear, with plenty of chairs, an umbrella with sand drill, and beach toys. Having both an enclosed sun porch and an open front porch was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Great place!

We had a great time! Location was awesome and house was clean and met all our needs. Would definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne D.

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

Lovely and Cozy

We enjoyed the front porch and the proximity to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis J.

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

Spectacular Location and Accommodations

The cottage was ideally located to the historic area of Saugatuck. Home has been tastefully updated but without losing any of the charm of a lake resort cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi G.

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

Saugatauk

Great house. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

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

Artist get away

Beautiful property in a great location. Best part of the vacation was visiting on the screened in porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tricia L.

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

Great Location

Great location. Walking distance to everything. Great owners. Clean and cute.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Quiet and comfortable

We enjoyed our stay at this comfortable cottage. Loved sitting on the front porch in the morning and enjoying the quiet neighborhood. Short walk to all the great restaurants and stores in town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lara S.

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

Comfy cottage close to everything

We had a great stay at hilltop cottage! It was spotless and every detail was thought of - coffee, cookies, and even fresh flowers were provided! Beds were very comfortable and we loved being so close to town for the Venetian festival. Thank you! We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh B.

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

Ideal location, everything you need!

The Hilltop Cottage exceeded all of our expectations: super clean, best location - walking to downtown Saugatuck, porch was great. Kathy is very friendly and the place is well stocked with anything you would need + beach items! When we venture back to Saugatuck we hope to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

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

Girl's trip

Home was very clean, comfortable and on a fantastic street. Walking distance to all the fun in downtown Saugatuck. Kathy & Barry were friendly and wonderful hosts!! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faheem J.

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

Short graduation celebration

House was very clean and well maintained! We even had a plate of cookies upon arrival. Host was very responsive and even brought coffee creamer when we ran out. Very good location, would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sherri S., St. Charles, Missouri

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

Family Vaca 2023

Wonderful home. Large and open area for family time. Three private bedrooms with bathrooms. Everyone truly enjoyed the front and back porches. Family meals easy to make in fully stocked kitchen. Special treats from our hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Weekend stay in August

We found the home exactly as advertised. Plenty of space and the bedrooms are all spread out. The home is bigger with more room than we expected. The screened porch off of the kitchen was perfect. Bonus: 2 minute walk to downtown but quiet neighborhood. We will definitely stay here again given the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ilene H.

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

Excellent!

Everything was perfect and all five of us loved our stay in this hilltop cottage! The location was great and the home was the best equipped that I've experienced. Kathy and her husband were friendly and close by if needed, though we didn't need a thing! I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily F., Le Claire, IA

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

Excellent House in Excellent Location

The Hilltop Cottage was perfect for our girls getaway! The house had everything we needed and Kathy was great to work with. She checked in with us a few times throughout our stay to make sure we were happy and didn't need anything else. We spent each morning on the screened in porch and it was just peak relaxation! It was an easy 1-2 block walk to the main downtown area, which had plenty of restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Perfect for 8

The house on Main St was just what we needed for our 3 nights in Saugatuck. The house was the perfect size for 8 adults. Updates throughout the home made it obvious that the owners pay attention to detail. Added extras like k-cups, shampoo and body wash were greatly appreciated. One screened in porch and the front porch were an extension of the indoor living space. We had groceries delivered from both InstaCart and Walmart, so all we had to think about was having fun. Thank you to Kathy and Barry for providing an awesome place for us to make memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Perfect!

We had a great stay at the Hilltop Cottage! Location couldn’t have been better. Just a few blocks from downtown. 5 adults and 3 kids and we had plenty of space and everything we needed in the house. We used the charcoal grill one evening and sat at the outdoor dining table. We loved the screened in porch as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

MORGAN M.

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

Cannot wait to go back!

Barry and Kathy were such amazing hosts! The house was clean, including the furniture, and it was just as advertised. Perfect location to town, yet far away enough to enjoy a few minute walk each time. We really enjoyed chatting our hosts, and sincerely appreciated their helpfulness and smiles. We even forgot a few clothing items in a dresser, and Kathy quickly mailed them back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Fabulous Stay at Hilltop

Our stay was fabulous! I rent in Saugatuck but needed a bigger place to hold a retreat with four women I had only met virtually as part of a mastermind group. The cottage was perfect and Kathy, the owner, couldn't have been more accomodating. She even placed fresh flowers all over the house! We spent many hours on the big screened-in porch, when we were not taking advantage of all the Saugatuck area has to offer. We would all definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen Johnson

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I am a retired high school teacher who has lived in Saugatuck for 40 years. I enjoy spending summer afternoons at the beach, gardening, and sitting on my porch while visiting with friends and family.

Why they chose this property

This historic house was moved from the lumber boomtown of Singapore in the 1860's. We completely restored it in the 1990's and updated everything in 2019.

What makes this property unique

Located in "On the Hill" in downtown Saugatuck. Two blocks from shopping, dining, and dock strolling, playground yet away from it all in a cozy historic neighborhood.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests