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Mar 19, 2025
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Marcia W.
Stayed 48 nights in Jan 2025
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A Step Away: Long-Term Stays - Right Downtown with Yard!
2.5 star property
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A Step Away from Downtown Saugatuck is a charming townhouse nestled in the heart of downtown, offering a tranquil backyard and deck area perfect for alfresco dining. This dog-friendly home features two levels of living space, strong Wi-Fi, and exclusive use of the yard. Guests also receive a discount at our on-site retail store.
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Fireplace
- Washer
- Kitchen
- Barbecue grill
- Pet-friendly
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
A Step Away: Long-Term Stays - Right Downtown with Yard!
Our "A Step Away from Downtown Saugatuck" townhouse offers a downtown location along with a back yard, a deck, two levels of living space, and we're dog friendly. The 2 bedroom and 1.5 bath home is located behind our retail store in downtown Saugatuck (guests receive a discount on their purchases made during their stay). Extended stays are welcome & strong Wi-Fi allows for a seamless escape. Lastly, dogs are allowed (w/pre-approval & pet fee). We have a 4.98* average review on the “other” rental site.
This townhouse style home is just "A Step Away" from downtown Saugatuck. It's a couple hundred feet from the marina on the Kalamazoo River. The townhouse has been professionally decorated and offers great interior spaces and amenities and we're always updating our home. The townhouse is large enough so that you can share the home with up to six people (and a dog/additional fee) but also find a space to call your own. Step outdoors and enjoy the exclusive use back yard and maybe an alfresco dinner on your deck area. Relax, it's Saugatuck.
The townhouse is fully self-contained and has a private entrance. The home is part of an antique colonial structure that also includes our lifestyle mercantile store: The store (see photo) is located at street level at the front of the first floor only and the townhouse is at the rear of the first floor and the townhouse is also on the entire second floor (that's why we call it a townhouse). The home offers a level back yard (with a grill) and a rear/side deck area (with plenty of patio furniture). Guests of our townhouse have access and exclusive use of our back yard and you'll have your own deck area right outside the great room*. Guests staying at "A Step Away" are near all that Saugatuck has to offer.
Bonus Perks:
All “A Step Away” guests are invited to visit our retail store in downtown Saugatuck—Kindel & Company Home • Haberdashery at 241 Culver St. Stop in for local tips, restaurant recommendations, or shopping suggestions (we call it “lite” concierge service). Plus, enjoy a special guest-only discount when you shop with us.
Things to know before you make a reservation:
• There’s no elevator buttons to press. There’s no common entrance halls to share: The home is for you and your guests only.
• Our homes are thoroughly cleaned by local cleaning professionals with whom we have built long term relationships. Cleaning protocols are monitored and updated by your hosts as necessary and we regularly inspect all homes.
• We have contactless check-in and to further improve your stay we share our digital “Guest eGuide” with you before your arrival.
• Please enter your expected guest count (adult/children/infant) when making inquiry or reservation.
• Primary renters must be 25 years of age or older.
• Parties are not permitted.
Fees and Taxes will/may be included in your reservation cost:
• PET FEES and EXPECTATIONS:
Certain dogs (up to two) are considered and there is per stay pet fee, if approved. Do not select "Instant Book" unless the host has approved your dog(s). There is a maximum of two dogs per stay. The pet fee will be added to your reservation as long as you select a count for "pets" on your search/reservation/inquiry. Guests may be able to add/amend/include approved dogs on their confirmed reservation (a reservation that did not include dog(s)) if you contact the host regarding this change/request (A pet fee adjustment will be sent to you before your arrival).
We appreciate being able to bring our pets on trips but there are responsibilities that come with that privilege. It is the expectation that the dog will be kept on a leash when he/she is in any of the property’s common areas. It is the expectation that the dog’s owner will pick up all dog waste and dispose of the waste in an appropriate location outside of the home. It is the expectation that the dog’s owner will not allow the dog(s) to bark incessantly or often or during normal quiet hours. It is the expectation that the dog is truly a part of your vacation and will not be left alone in the home for an extended period of time. It is the expectation that if your pet causes damage to the home or its contents that the owner will immediately notify the host. Thank you.
• CLEANING FEES: The cleaning fee will be allocated over the number of nights reserved. The cleaning fee covers a portion of the actual costs incurred (paid to a local service provider and laundry).
• SALES TAXES: Michigan and local law requires the host to collect a 6% sales/use tax on the base rate plus any additional fees (cleaning, dog, extra person(s) fees) if the stay is less than 31 days. Vrbo will withhold these taxes and remit the sales taxes to the State of Michigan.
Things to know for before and during your stay:
• The kitchen is part of the great room (living/dining/kitchen). The cabinets are stocked with plenty of tableware, glassware, plastic ware, cookware, a blender, mixers, crock pots, microwave oven, full-size oven, dishwasher, ice maker built-into refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, cooking utensils, barware, and more...
• SmartTV with YouTubeTV is available in the great room.
• The townhouse offers forced hot air heat and central air conditioning, which is controllable from within the townhouse. There are floor/table fans as well as a supplemental window air conditioner. What's more, the electric heating fireplace in the living room adds ambiance and optional warmth. Be comfortable and at home at "A Step Away."
• We (or the landscaper) might need to tend to landscaping/lawn/watering but this won't be done too early or too late in the day.
• Checkout day: Leave all dirty towels in the bathroom on the floor. Leave dirty linens on unmade bed(s).
• Checkout day: Place all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and run the dishwasher before departing and if you use the propane grill please burn off (and wire-brush the grates) any remnants of your feast (a wire brush is in the grill's tank area).
• During your stay and on checkout day: Deposit all commingled garbage and recycling (Saugatuck does not offer a regular recycling program) out to the trashcan located in the back yard.
• Please turn off all lights, close all windows, and adjust HVAC to stated temperature (on thermostat) prior to checking out.
• Finally, please lock the digital entry lock when you depart and then have a safe trip home.
This townhouse style home is just "A Step Away" from downtown Saugatuck. It's a couple hundred feet from the marina on the Kalamazoo River. The townhouse has been professionally decorated and offers great interior spaces and amenities and we're always updating our home. The townhouse is large enough so that you can share the home with up to six people (and a dog/additional fee) but also find a space to call your own. Step outdoors and enjoy the exclusive use back yard and maybe an alfresco dinner on your deck area. Relax, it's Saugatuck.
The townhouse is fully self-contained and has a private entrance. The home is part of an antique colonial structure that also includes our lifestyle mercantile store: The store (see photo) is located at street level at the front of the first floor only and the townhouse is at the rear of the first floor and the townhouse is also on the entire second floor (that's why we call it a townhouse). The home offers a level back yard (with a grill) and a rear/side deck area (with plenty of patio furniture). Guests of our townhouse have access and exclusive use of our back yard and you'll have your own deck area right outside the great room*. Guests staying at "A Step Away" are near all that Saugatuck has to offer.
Bonus Perks:
All “A Step Away” guests are invited to visit our retail store in downtown Saugatuck—Kindel & Company Home • Haberdashery at 241 Culver St. Stop in for local tips, restaurant recommendations, or shopping suggestions (we call it “lite” concierge service). Plus, enjoy a special guest-only discount when you shop with us.
Things to know before you make a reservation:
• There’s no elevator buttons to press. There’s no common entrance halls to share: The home is for you and your guests only.
• Our homes are thoroughly cleaned by local cleaning professionals with whom we have built long term relationships. Cleaning protocols are monitored and updated by your hosts as necessary and we regularly inspect all homes.
• We have contactless check-in and to further improve your stay we share our digital “Guest eGuide” with you before your arrival.
• Please enter your expected guest count (adult/children/infant) when making inquiry or reservation.
• Primary renters must be 25 years of age or older.
• Parties are not permitted.
Fees and Taxes will/may be included in your reservation cost:
• PET FEES and EXPECTATIONS:
Certain dogs (up to two) are considered and there is per stay pet fee, if approved. Do not select "Instant Book" unless the host has approved your dog(s). There is a maximum of two dogs per stay. The pet fee will be added to your reservation as long as you select a count for "pets" on your search/reservation/inquiry. Guests may be able to add/amend/include approved dogs on their confirmed reservation (a reservation that did not include dog(s)) if you contact the host regarding this change/request (A pet fee adjustment will be sent to you before your arrival).
We appreciate being able to bring our pets on trips but there are responsibilities that come with that privilege. It is the expectation that the dog will be kept on a leash when he/she is in any of the property’s common areas. It is the expectation that the dog’s owner will pick up all dog waste and dispose of the waste in an appropriate location outside of the home. It is the expectation that the dog’s owner will not allow the dog(s) to bark incessantly or often or during normal quiet hours. It is the expectation that the dog is truly a part of your vacation and will not be left alone in the home for an extended period of time. It is the expectation that if your pet causes damage to the home or its contents that the owner will immediately notify the host. Thank you.
• CLEANING FEES: The cleaning fee will be allocated over the number of nights reserved. The cleaning fee covers a portion of the actual costs incurred (paid to a local service provider and laundry).
• SALES TAXES: Michigan and local law requires the host to collect a 6% sales/use tax on the base rate plus any additional fees (cleaning, dog, extra person(s) fees) if the stay is less than 31 days. Vrbo will withhold these taxes and remit the sales taxes to the State of Michigan.
Things to know for before and during your stay:
• The kitchen is part of the great room (living/dining/kitchen). The cabinets are stocked with plenty of tableware, glassware, plastic ware, cookware, a blender, mixers, crock pots, microwave oven, full-size oven, dishwasher, ice maker built-into refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, cooking utensils, barware, and more...
• SmartTV with YouTubeTV is available in the great room.
• The townhouse offers forced hot air heat and central air conditioning, which is controllable from within the townhouse. There are floor/table fans as well as a supplemental window air conditioner. What's more, the electric heating fireplace in the living room adds ambiance and optional warmth. Be comfortable and at home at "A Step Away."
• We (or the landscaper) might need to tend to landscaping/lawn/watering but this won't be done too early or too late in the day.
• Checkout day: Leave all dirty towels in the bathroom on the floor. Leave dirty linens on unmade bed(s).
• Checkout day: Place all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and run the dishwasher before departing and if you use the propane grill please burn off (and wire-brush the grates) any remnants of your feast (a wire brush is in the grill's tank area).
• During your stay and on checkout day: Deposit all commingled garbage and recycling (Saugatuck does not offer a regular recycling program) out to the trashcan located in the back yard.
• Please turn off all lights, close all windows, and adjust HVAC to stated temperature (on thermostat) prior to checking out.
• Finally, please lock the digital entry lock when you depart and then have a safe trip home.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach loungers
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 2 steps to reach entrance
- Area rugs in public areas
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Thin carpet in public areas
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In the city center
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near the marina
Things to do
- Bicycle parking
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Windsurfing 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
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Bicycle parking
- Double-glazed windows
- Garden
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Unit size: 1,000 square feet
- Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
No parties.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Contact us if your dog(s) are larger than 50lbs.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the area
Saugatuck, MI
What's nearby
- Butler Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Oval Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
- Silver Lake - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
- Holland Station - 17 min drive
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
- The Butler - 2 min walk
- Ida Reds - 8 min walk
- The Southerner - 12 min walk
- Sand Bar Saloon - 2 min walk
- Wicks Park Bar & Grille - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is A Step Away: Long-Term Stays - Right Downtown with Yard! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
What time is check-in at A Step Away: Long-Term Stays - Right Downtown with Yard!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A Step Away: Long-Term Stays - Right Downtown with Yard!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A Step Away: Long-Term Stays - Right Downtown with Yard! located?
Located in the heart of Saugatuck, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Butler Street, Lake Michigan, and Oval Beach. Amazwi Contemporary Art and Kalamazoo Lake are just steps away.
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