Title: In-Town Saugatuck “Magical Backyard” with Fire Pit OPEN July 5-12 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # In-Town Saugatuck “Magical Backyard” with Fire Pit OPEN July 5-12 Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for In-Town Saugatuck “Magical Backyard” with Fire Pit OPEN July 5-12 ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - In-Town Saugatuck “Magical Backyard” with Fire Pit OPEN July 5-12 (Saugatuck)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42680000/42672100/42672013/58bbd549.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - In-Town Saugatuck “Magical Backyard” with Fire Pit OPEN July 5-12 (Saugatuck)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42680000/42672100/42672013/6f759909.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, offices - In-Town Saugatuck “Magical Backyard” with Fire Pit OPEN July 5-12 (Saugatuck)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42680000/42672100/42672013/76cd7779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - In-Town Saugatuck “Magical Backyard” with Fire Pit OPEN July 5-12 (Saugatuck)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42680000/42672100/42672013/37ec2238.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - In-Town Saugatuck “Magical Backyard” with Fire Pit OPEN July 5-12 (Saugatuck)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42680000/42672100/42672013/3c8ee914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the heart of Saugatuck, Rivercroft Cottage is an elegant 5 BR home within walking distance to town and a short drive to Saugatuck Dunes State Park. This historic home features a spacious living room with gas fireplace, large dining room, comfortable family room with cable tv and private backyard with game area and dining table. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102350 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### In-Town Saugatuck “Magical Backyard” with Fire Pit OPEN July 5-12 The Rivercroft Cottage is an elegant 5 BR home within a short walk to town, a brief drive to the Saugatuck Dunes State Park for hiking, a close drive to Douglas or Oval Beach and within minutes from top wineries and fun microbreweries nearby. Great restaurants in town. I'll send you my favorites. Come to Saugatuck for shopping, exploring food markets and art gallery tours. Check out our 5 STAR Reviews! "The Rivercroft is spacious, beautiful and located conveniently to all Saugatuck and Douglas have to offer. The house is extremely clean, well equipped for all your cooking needs and has plenty of spaces for hanging out, working/studying from home or finding a quiet corner for reading or napping. The fenced backyard and shady front porch are icing on the cake." Walk to the lively town of Saugatuck along the Kalamazoo River from this historic home which has been recently renovated for vacation living. The Rivercroft Cottage has 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths (2800+ Sq Feet), 2 living areas, a lovely fenced-in backyard and an up-to-date kitchen. The house is within walking distance to downtown Saugatuck, right across the street from the Kalamazoo River and within a short drive to Lake Michigan. The house offers plenty of room for your group to spread out: 2 living rooms with gas fireplaces, family room has tv with all streaming apps, a large dining room, front porch and an awesome back yard with dining table and gas firepit. Lots to do: hiking, wine tasting tours, microbreweries are open! We love The Cottage Bar at Wicks Park for drinks and apps with a talented mixologist at the bar. Have you tried Modales Winery? There's so much to do all year long including art and wine at J. Petter Gallery! We book reservations for prime summer vacation weeks Sunday to Sunday. Plan now for Summer 2025\. In the fall and winter we take long weekend bookings. This super comfortable home sleeps 10 (King, 2 Queen, Full, 2 Twins) and has gorgeous entertaining spaces to enjoy time with your group including a spacious living room with a gas fireplace, large dining room with seats for 10, a comfortable family room with cable tv and brick patio in the private backyard. Amenities include central A/C throughout the house, cable tv, and wifi. Enjoy cool Michigan evenings grill your meal and dine outside and play lawn games. Explore Lake Michigan nearby. Saugatuck Dunes State Park has an awesome beach for walking. You can bike straight there on the bike trail from the house. Oval Beach has plenty of beach and offers public facilities. There are lots of family friendly activities in the area. Spend a day at Oval Beach, a very easily accessible public beach in Saugatuck, head to Wade’s Bayou to rent kayaks or stand-up paddle boards to explore the beauty of the Kalamazoo River, take the Chain Ferry across the Kalamazoo to climb up Mt. Baldhead and walk to Oval Beach. If you are a foodie, don’t miss the Root Beer Barrel, taste jams at American Spoon, sip local wines at Fenn Valley Vineyard, visit a U-pick farm or visit one of the many breweries like the Saugatuck Brewing Company or Virtue Cider in Fennville. We love our guests and their lovely comments: “Everything as advertised. In great location that allowed us to easily do everything we wanted in the Saugatuck area. Beautiful walk downtown, easy walk to The Southerner (our fave dining of the week), and it was great to have easy access to Blue Star Hwy. (Also highly recommend Pennyroyal for food/drink). The character of the house added to the enjoyment of our stay. We used almost everything available to us - grill, yard, fire pit, etc. Everything worked and was in great condition. The host, Melissa, was incredibly easy to work with. Tons of detailed and frequent communication. We didn't have to guess on a thing. Thank you, Melissa - we hope to stay at another one of your properties soon!!” In Prime Season, June 15-Sept 7, 2025, we book Sunday to Sunday which can be perfect for wedding groups. The house has been meticulously renovated with high-end fixtures and designer details throughout which add to the character of this lovely 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home which sleeps 10\. We are taking cleaning seriously at the Rivercroft. We are cleaning all bedding with bleach and are disinfecting all surfaces before visits. Upstairs offers 4 bedrooms. The Primary Bedroom suite with brand-new bathroom includes a large room with King bed and sitting area. The Twins bedroom (with door) is adjacent and shares the luxurious bathroom. Also upstairs there are 2 Queen Bedrooms and a hall bathroom with tub and shower. Downstairs you'll find one bedroom (Full) with a private full bath with large brand-new shower. House sleeps 10 comfortably. You’ll love the location as we are just steps away from the Marina and the famous Southerner Restaurant and within a short walk to downtown Saugatuck. Wind your way along the Kalamazoo River through the Saugatuck Historic District into downtown which offers a wide selection of boutiques, art galleries, coffee shops and excellent restaurants. Go to Ida Red’s for breakfast or, in the evenings, stroll into town for cocktails and dinner at one of the best spots in town. I’ll send you my list of favorite restaurants. Guests love the layout of the Rivercroft Cottage as there many well-designed rooms for gathering as a group, including a large scale living room, a gracious dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable family room with soaring ceiling, gas fireplace and cable tv. You'll love the private backyard with game area and dining table and lounge seating. There are lots of places in the house to spread out for privacy, or gather together, including our classic front porch. This house, known as the Bandle Farm, plays a unique role in Saugatuck's artist community heritage. In 1902 the artists from the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago who eventually founded Ox Bow Summer School of Painting gathered in the house and painted during their summer break from Chicago. Are you coming to enjoy the lakeshore in the spring or fall? We've built two gas fireplaces for inviting conversation in either living room. Saugatuck/Douglas was just named one of the “20 Best Places to go in 2020,” by Condé Nast Traveler. And the Rivercroft is one of the premier homes in the area. Make it your vacation home! Enjoy the classic front porch with coffee in the mornings, and spend your evenings gathered in the private, fenced in back yard with well-appointed lounge furniture, outdoor games area, gas firepit, dining table and gas grill. There are lots of extras at the house to make your vacation experience at the Rivercroft Cottage extremely comfortable; excellent mattresses, luxury linens, well equipped kitchen, central a/c, and a game closet filled with games for the whole family. Saugatuck is “one of the world’s best beach towns” (US News & World Report) and was named “One of the top 25 Beaches in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler. The Rivercroft Cottage provides a central location to explore it all. We are right on the Blue Star Bike Trail which offers easy access to downtown Saugatuck and Douglas, Lake Michigan beaches and to the Saugatuck Dunes State Park for hiking trails which lead to a gorgeous beach along the shores of Lake Michigan. This bike trail is enjoyed by runners, bikers and strollers and connects 200 miles of bike trails between Holland and Van Buren State Park in South Haven. Fully immerse yourself in the pleasures of “The Art Coast” during your vacation. The Saugatuck and Douglas communities offer tons of summer events including art festivals, music and dance performances at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, art shows at Ox Bow, multiple openings at the art galleries in Douglas and Chamber Music concerts at the Saugatuck Women’s Club. There are many wine tasting and chef dinner events, as well as microbrew and music festivals, I’ll send a link to the multiple summer and fall activities. If you want to explore a bit farther to Fennville, you can visit a U-pick farm or select fresh veggies from a farm stand, have pie and cider at Crane’s Orchard, peak at the Curious Children’s Museum and the Art Barn or take a private tour of the Peachbelt Art Studio. I am happy to send you suggested itineraries to explore off-the-beaten path. If you'd like to visit a different part of Michigan and go wine tasting along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, boat on Lake Leelanau, see Fishtown in Leland, and visit Traverse City, Suttons Bay and Northport, then please check out my Leelanau County Vacation Rentals. Vrbo #610555 The White Birch Cottage on Lake Leelanau is a 5 BR, 2 BA home on a beautifully landscaped property with a dock on Lake Leelanau. It's easy to rent a pontoon to enjoy the whole lake. You can walk to town to pubs, coffee shops and tasting rooms, or within a short scenic drive you can visit many wineries, hike Leelanau Conservancy trails, and walk our long Lake Michigan beaches. Includes canoe, kayak, fire pit, ping pong. Vrbo # 456621 The Bluestone Cottage in Leland is a 5BR, 3BA home within walking distance to Lake Michigan and Historic Fishtown. This house has a lovely front porch and a back deck with a gas fire pit and charcoal grill. Guests love the comfortable beds, room to spread out, and ease of walking into town. Vrbo #491672 The Schoolhouse Cottage in Suttons Bay, a 4 BR, 2 BA historic home just one block to town and only two blocks to the beach and Marina in Suttons Bay, features an open living and dining room, a well-equipped kitchen, and a side porch for enjoying Michigan evenings. Centrally located to visit our quaint towns, tour the wineries and cider houses, and enjoy our excellent farm-to-table cuisine. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a river ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 2,350 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101330000/101320500/101320455/beecd80d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Your Perfect Saugatuck Getaway! 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Our town has a strict noise ordinance after 11 pm. No fireworks. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 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, a first aid kit, 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 ## About the area Located in Saugatuck, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Wicks Park and Clearbrook Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Saugatuck Dunes State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Holland Community Aquatic Center and Forever Curious Children's Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking. [Visit our Saugatuck travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Saugatuck.dx155409) [View more Vacation homes in Saugatuck](https://www.expedia.ca/Saugatuck-Private-Vacation-Homes.d155409-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.66442%2C-86.19828&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=eN5MDQyON2taeX6c0TUBat92doo=) Saugatuck, MI ### What's nearby - ![Enjoy a stunning sunset on Lake Michigan. $8 to enter the beach but good for the whole day. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/155409/2a76271f-a090-474b-8b71-a287a1be50e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Oval Beach 3 min drive \- 2.2 km - 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 ### Getting around - Holland Station 15 min drive - Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 46 min drive ### Restaurants - The Butler 16 min walk - Wicks Park Bar & Grille 12 min walk - The Southerner 4 min walk - Marro’s 16 min walk - Sand Bar Saloon 15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is In-Town Saugatuck “Magical Backyard” with Fire Pit OPEN July 5-12 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at In-Town Saugatuck “Magical Backyard” with Fire Pit OPEN July 5-12? ### What time is check-out at In-Town Saugatuck “Magical Backyard” with Fire Pit OPEN July 5-12? ### Where is In-Town Saugatuck “Magical Backyard” with Fire Pit OPEN July 5-12 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## In-Town Saugatuck “Magical Backyard” with Fire Pit OPEN July 5-12 Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 88 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth W. Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This home is beautiful with plenty of room to spread out. It was very clean and when we had a question the owner responded almost immediately. The kitchen is well stocked, plenty of fresh towels in the bathrooms and it was nice sitting by the fire at the end of the day. It’s close enough to town to walk and we fell in love with Saugatuck. I cannot recommend this house enough. Our 50 year college roommate reunion was absolutely perfect. ##### Elizabeth W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelley H. May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous Property We stayed at this property for a family reunion during Tulip Time. The property is gorgeous. The house was very comfortable, roomy, nicely decorated and easily accommodated a party of 9 people. It is conveniently located to local attractions. Highly recommend this property. ##### Shelley H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa H. May 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easy relaxing week Great location to get to downtown Saugatuck, or to the Blue Star to head farther out. There was a big storm one night and we lost power, owner was great at checking in and sharing info. ##### Theresa H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mathew C. Mar 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### House big enough for two families We stayed here over the weekend for our sister's wedding, nice house, plenty of room great location. ##### Mathew C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea F. Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and gorgeous home! We loved this property! It was a short walk into town and the gorgeous home had so much character. Check-in was a breeze and the owner was very helpful and responsive. I’d definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting Saugatuck. ##### Andrea F. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Beth L. Feb 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter fun The house was clean and perfect for all of us. The fireplaces kept is warm and cozy. ##### Mary Beth L. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan P. Sep 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great pet friendly location The floorplan accommodated our families very well with spacious common areas inside and out and the master suite with a sitting room and adjoining twin bedroom was great for the family with two little ones ##### Susan P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trisha M. Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious, spotless and comfortable. We had an amazing time at this home. Hostess was responsive, accommodating and home is well appointed. Showers are hot with great water pressure and beds are comfortable. This home is not missing a thing. Five stars from some very well rested and happy girlfriends. Thank you. ##### Trisha M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane G. Sep 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great get away… This is the 6th stay in Saugatuck for our friends group. Lots of things to do and places to eat. Weather was pleasant …. Enjoyed the nice backyard with privacy fence. We will be back! ##### Diane G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura D. Oct 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home This was a wonderful home. Plenty of room for 8 adults, nice location. Exceeded expectations! ##### Laura D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robyn L. Sep 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall Girls Weekend Beautiful house with so much character! Nice, cozy backyard - perfect for enjoying drinks around the fire on a fall night. Location was perfect and neighborhood was adorable! Host was very helpful and responsive. Would definitely book again! ##### Robyn L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia F. May 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sister-Friend Weekend at Rivercroft Cottage Rivercroft Cottage was perfect for a 4 day get away for three sisters and two sister-in-laws. We each had a lovely bedroom with comfortable beds, clean spacious bathrooms. The kitchen was the best appointed kitchen we have experienced, also very clean.The public spaces were larger, clean and well appointed. We all could very comfortably sit together in front of one of two fireplaces in either the den or living room. We experienced all varieties of spring weather on the lake in Michigan, but the house always kept us cool or warm.Easily located for a nice walk to shopping district, but could also very easily access roads to Fennville or Holland. Just a super experience and we all highly recommend.Thanks, Melissa. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/199f43b9-9b03-4639-b47a-5c78a0d03e88-1746107368127.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e1ba51d5-2de1-456a-848b-fc4c0b8fa958-1746107366849.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cf8fc7b3-9584-4f22-82ed-daeb348d428b-1746107367208.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ed8d81a3-0bd1-438c-8f6a-15f71d5a4720-1746107366357.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Cynthia F. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward D. Jul 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5-star Saugatuck vrbo This was our 2nd stay at this spacious and beautiful property. The house is more than large enough for our family of 5 adults and one pet. The property is beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. The back yard is charming and perfectly suited for a family BBQ, we entertained a party of 8 and could have fit a few more. The location is an easy couple of minutes walk from downtown Saugatuck. Highly recommended. ##### Edward D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy M. Apr 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Weekend Getaway! My friends and I had such an amazing stay at Melissa’s lovely property! The house was just as described and was clean and had every amenity that you could want. We were lucky enough to have nice weather, and enjoyed spending time in the spacious backyard while we were there. The town is just a short walk away and we took advantage of some of Melissa’s recommendations, such as Bowdie’s and J. Petter Galleries. She is a very communicative host and we are looking forward to returning soon! ##### Amy M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie G. Jun 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Don’t hesitate to rent this beauty! We just returned from a weekend stay in Saugatuck and we were incredibly impressed with this home! Beautiful hardwood floors, modernized with lots of amenities. The kitchen is stocked with anything and everything you could ever need. Our family loved to sit out back with the fenced in yard to chat and sit out front in the Adirondack chairs to watch people go by. The owner is gracious and communicative and we hope to be back. Very clean!! Don’t hesitate to rent this beauty. Tons of space and rooms for your family :) ##### Katie G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary C., Springfield, IL Dec 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas in Saugatuck Three generations celebrating Christmas together and near additional family. House was perfect. Great size, plenty of comfortable, clean rooms. We hosted Christmas Eve, and the kitchen was very well equipped. We loved the cozy family room with the easy to use gas fireplace. (Two fireplaces in the home) There was even a Christmas tree set up in the living room. Very much enjoyed our Christmas with family here in this home. ##### Mary C. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelsey H. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved our stay We loved our stay at this property and will definitely be back. Such great first floor space for a larger group with kids to spread out and have more than one family room to relax in. The bedroom situation worked great for us, as we have 3 little kids, but the 2 twin bedroom is accessed from inside the primary bedroom (with the king bed) so for some groups that may not work out great.The twin room was also extremely hot at night, even with the box fans running. That is truly our only complaint of the house as our little kids were quite warm at night. Otherwise we thought the home was perfect and will definitely book again in the future! ##### Kelsey H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John R. Jun 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Saugatuck Junket We enjoyed the property and it’s location. The Master Suite is very nice. The other two upstairs bedrooms have to use a small hallway bathroom. The downstairs bedroom is small, with no clothes closet and the double bed has one side against the wall so if the person on the wall side need to get up for any reason the person on the other side must get up as well. Kitchen and dining areas are very adequate and the leisure space is well placed and furnished. The outdoor patio space is nice but is in direct sunlight most of the day. ##### John R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan G. Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Place for Family Play Our multi-generational family spends a week each summer playing on the beach in a fun town, enjoying quality time in the home we rent. This property was the perfect match for all of our criteria. The 1870 vintage home is quite lovely, but it's not pretentious or "foo foo". The comfortable home provided the backdrop for our week of pure fun and relaxation. The layout was excellent for creating space for different family units and the furnishings were very comfortable. Our family's favorite spots to tuck away and relax included the front porch with Adirondack chairs looking out upon a lovely lush yard and also the back yard which is private, beautiful, fenced in for our pups, with a wonderful fire pit for summer evenings. Melissa was extremely helpful in providing ideas for activities in the area. Her communication was timely and comprehensive. Our family of grandparents, adult kids and grand babies had a fantastic week together. The highest recommendation: we have already booked another week next summer! ##### Jan G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ana R. Oct 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful stay! The house was very spacious and well equipped! Would stay here again. ##### Ana R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim F. Aug 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location to walk to town, large spaces like family room dining room and backyard. Kitchen was very very well stocked with dishes and cooking utensils etc. Wi-Fi was good. ##### Kim F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry & Jane K. Sep 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice and comfortable place. Nice private backyard. Very good communication with owner Melissa. Well stocked kitchen. Only drawback, and nothing major, was the inability to hang up any clothing in the main floor bedroom. ##### Kerry & Jane K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole B. Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to town The home was spacious and comfortable. Plenty of space to relax and spend time with family. Nice walk to town and easy drive to the beaches. ##### Nicole B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea I. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous The property’s accommodations worked for our group of eight adults. Within walking distance from the shopping/restaurant district of Saugatuck. ##### Andrea I. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan G. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our family's home away from home! For the second year, we spent a glorious week at the Rivercroft Cottage and our multi-generational family absolutely loves to spend our special vacation time at this lovely home. Everything we need is there: open space for relaxing, separate, more private areas to be more contemplative, a fantastic back yard for the 4-legged members in our group, an ideal location for walking into Saugatauck or making a quick drive up to visit the Felt Estate. Oval Beach is minutes away and Holland is 20 minutes up the road. Communication with our host was superb and we simply can't recommend Rivercroft Cottage enough. ##### Jan G. 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