Title: Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34092500/34092466/071f7331.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34092500/34092466/83c9bb1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34092500/34092466/0df0d6e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34092500/34092466/466f4731.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34092500/34092466/58fadcbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched 30-40 ft above the Kalamazoo River, Treehouse Cottage offers a unique retreat with an expansive screened porch overlooking the water. Stroll into Saugatuck's downtown or bike along the riverfront path, then return to unwind in this historic cottage featuring high-speed WiFi and premium cable TVs throughout. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly Special Spring and Fall Rates: Save almost $500 Off the Summer Season Weekly Rate during May and October Weekly Rentals Only during Summer Season i.e. Mid-June, through Labor Day Week. Saturday to Saturday Weekly Rental Cycle during Summer Season Short Term/Nightly Rentals during the Spring & Fall Seasons. Rates vary depending upon the Season, Length of stay and Day of the Week. . Treehouse Cottage is a historic, Riverfront Cottage that sits 30 - 40 ft above the Kalamazoo River, connecting Saugatuck to Lake Michigan. The cottage is a short walk (10 - 12 min) or bike ride to Saugatuck's downtown attractions, shops and restaurants. A large screened porch overlooks the river and opens into the living room allowing for true indoor/outdoor living - without the bugs. The view of the river boating traffic and wildlife from the screened porch is incredible and a major attraction of the cottage. The original cottage was built in the 1850's but has been kept current by ongoing remodeling updates, e.g. a cathedral ceiling in the living/dining room, new carpeting throughout, a covered deck running the full length of the lower level, over-looking the yard and River. A major remodeling of the Master bedroom/bath, kitchen and dining/living great room was completed in 2022. All new kitchen cabinets and appliances were added and the furnishing and furniture was upgraded throughout the main level. Updating of a lower level bedroom, bath and laundry room (new washer/dryer, cabinets, etc) was finished for the 2023 season.There is also Highspeed Broadband WiFi throughout the Cottage and a large flat screen SMART TV entertainment area in the living room. Every bedroom also has aTV with premium cable. There is a large lawn on the lower river level. It is ideal for sunbathing, fishing, family gatherings, lawn games or enjoying the boat traffic. Fishing from this level is usually good and a new 40' dock enables the renter to dock their own or a rented sport, pontoon, or fishing boat. Canoes, kayaks or paddle boards can be launched from the dock or sea wall and can be rented locally. Please contact the property owner in advance to arrange for FREE dockage, boat trailer storage, etc. Because the Lake levels can vary from season to season we recommend that you talk directly to us about any concerns you may have with the size or draft of your boat. Weekly rentals have priority. However, shorter, nightly rentals are common in the Spring & Fall Seasons and on short notice. It is also possible to RENT JUST THE MAIN LEVEL of the cottage for a romantic couples' get-a-way. The main level includes the Master bedroom w/king bed, bathroom, kitchen, dining/living great room and the screened porch. Inquire directly with the owner about this as it isn't possible to receive an accurate quotation using VRBO's pricing software. Two small dogs (20 lbs each or less) are allowed with the owner's approval and payment of a Pet Fee. Please read the included Pet Policy requirements; especially the need to kennel/crate your pet(s) whenever it's left alone in the cottage. Our linen package includes bed pads, pillows, pillow cases, sheets and blankets. Bath mats & dish towels are also provided. However, It is necessary for you to bring your own bath and beach towels as they are not provided. If you are traveling by air or over very long distances let us know so we can discuss other possible arrangements. Keywords: Saugatuck Cottages, Waterfront, Riverfront, Cottages, Intown, Downtown, Boat dockage, River Views, Vacation Rentals, Nightly, Weekly and Monthly Rental, pet friendly, pets allowed, free dock use, children welcome, children encouraged ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking not allowed in the cottage. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a zoo - Near the marina - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) - 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Just leave them so we can tell which were used. Please call us at 616-886-6829 before leaving to give us feedback on your stay and let us know you're checking out, Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Pets must be kept in a kennel/crate when left alone in the cottage. A walk through inspection will be done at check-out to determine deposit returned. Noisy parties/events are not allowed. Smoking is only allowed outside. Failure to obey either of these rules can result in eviction & loss of payments There is only parking for 3 cars. RVs, motor homes and tents are not allowed on property. Additional parking is available on public streets ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet) Note from host: Small/Med Dogs allowed but Cats are Not accepted ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking not allowed in the cottage. ## 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 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 Property Registration Number CSTR-220105 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ## About the area ![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%7C42.66455%2C-86.19862&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OvPNYf5v4AKPUZc8DvZKl9r74Tg=) Saugatuck, MI #### What's nearby - Butler Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Oval Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Silver Lake - 6 min drive - 5.0 km - Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 7 min drive - 2.5 km #### Getting around - Holland Station - 15 min drive - Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Butler - ‬16 min walk - ‪The Grill @ Clearbrook - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Southerner - ‬4 min walk - ‪Wicks Park Bar & Grille - ‬12 min walk - ‪The BARge - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Kalamazoo Lake and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake Michigan. Kalamazoo River and Butler Street are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly Reviews 9.4 ### 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 78 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 6 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian J. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer Vacation The tree house was as advertised. Very peaceful spot overlooking the Kalamzoo River. Perfect get away. ##### Ian J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue G. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The Treehouse was absolutely petfect for us! We love to walk, hike, shop, dine, relax and enjoy beautiful views in a serene setting, and this place had it all! As a bonus, the hosts, Gary and Jan, were a pleasure to meet. We are hoping to be back again soon! ##### Sue G. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Haley R. Jun 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The best! Literally a perfect location and place to stay! ##### Haley R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy L. Oct 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous view and location! A beautiful location on the river walking distance from town. Charming cottage with large screened in porch. Perfect for morning coffee or dinner with friends! Saugatuck and Douglas are always a treat. Great shopping and dining options. A short drive to the state park. Nothing better than Lake Michigan’s freshwater beaches! ##### Cindy L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly B. Oct 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location and cozy little cottage We really enjoyed our stay. Accommodations were very comfortable and fantastic views. Very short walk in to town. We loved just sitting out in the yard enjoying the beautiful view and parade of boats. ##### Holly B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen B. May 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Midwestern Hospitality Excellent location and beautiful spot to relax. Close enough to shops and restaurants, but enough off the beaten path to enjoy the peace and quiet. ##### Maureen B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy S. Aug 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Slice of Saugatuck Paradise Gary and Jan are the perfect hosts! As previous innkeepers they know how to provide top notch hospitality. We loved the location and the accommodations were wonderful. We are very much looking forward to a return visit! ##### Amy S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill N. Jun 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Treehouse Cottage This lovely riverside stay was cozy and relaxing with wonderful views of the boats heading to and from the lake.! The cottages few quirks are part of its charm and six adults stayed very comfortably. The hot tub was an added bonus. ##### Jill N. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn W. Jul 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing vacation spot on the water! This home was the perfect vacation spot for our family. The house is open and has beautiful decks right on the water. The house had everything that we needed and more! It is in the perfect spot and we walked into Saugatuck for shopping and dinning each day. This home could not be more perfect. ##### Shawn W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen M., Gobles, Michigan Aug 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Views The cottage has the most beautiful views of the boats going by on the Kalamazoo River. It was also very clean and comfortable. It was adequately supplied with everything we needed. We had a lovely time and would definitely return. ##### Karen M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phil K. Jun 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### River House Great facility. Easy access to the river for use of our kayak and paddle board. Very short bike or car ride into town for restaurants and breweries. We will be back ##### Phil K. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rita W. Jun 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot for our family This charming historic Treehouse Cottage was just right for our family who wanted access to fishing in a quiet spot. The clean, tastefully decorated house had a well-organized kitchen with everything needed for basic meal preparation. We loved watching the boat activity on the water while enjoying meals on the screened in porch. ##### Rita W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather T. Sep 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and a great time! The location along the river was perfect for easy walking access to town while still being able to enjoy the quiet of the river. We spent every evening on the screened-in porch. The bedding and pillows were comfortable. There was ample space for myself and spouse, my parents, and a toddler. ##### Heather T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jay H., Oak Park, Illinois, USA Jun 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great views, 10 minute walk to downtown A great place to bring the dogs and enjoy the breeze. The two decks had views of the river that would be hard to beat. The kitchen and main living area was freshly remodeled. Near everything, but with plenty of privacy. ##### Jay H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Queen D. Oct 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend with Friends The cottage was cozy and allowed space for old friends to have a place to revisit old times and create new memories while staying in Saugatuck. Thank you ##### Queen D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Charlene W. Oct 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### GREAT GETAWAY SPOT Super cute with great views of the river. Spotless-clean and neat. Instructions and labels on everything made it easy to navigate. Lots of local brochures of things to do. The kitchen is well equipped. The little slant of the property took a bit of getting used to but good enough for morning yoga on the beautiful screened in porch. ##### Charlene W. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary T. Oct 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### River house Cute cottage, very clean and nice views of river. The cottage floors/structure lean noticeably toward river, which is weird for old people like us to balance and the steps down to the river don’t feel stable. It was also strange that towels are not provided. ##### Gary T. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane D. Sep 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect weekend getaway with beautiful views This cozy little cottage was perfect for our weekend getaway. My son and I decided to take a last minute adventure to Saugatuck and I'm so glad that we did. Check in was easy, the beds were comfy, the porch was cozy in the mornings with coffee, and the fireplace was nice too. The yard is spacious- if you we had more time, I'm sure we would've spent more time out back watching the boats go up and down the river. The yard was meticulously manicured. There were plenty of blankets and games...although we didn't even get a chance to play games because we were so busy adventuring. The cottage is a 5 -7 min walk to the main strip in Saugatuck. We were going to take the chain ferry across the river, but it's only in operation from Memorial Day to Labor Day. That was ok though, its a short little 15 min drive to Mt. Baldhead. We drove over and walked up the stairs to the beautiful overlook of the Saugatuck harbor village. We then walked down the other side all the way to Lake Michigan. We also did the Saugatuck Dune Rides, which was a blast. The next day we drove to Holland with the suggestion of the owners, Gary and Janet and had breakfast over there, along with a visit to the windmill and lighthouse. We will definitely come back and stay in the Treehouse Cottage....hopefully this fall when the leaves are changing colors. ##### Shane D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### susan r. Jul 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Too Bad We rented an 80 year old summer cottage in an outstanding location which is what we got. What we didn't bargain for is the cottage is next to the Owner's home and he watches everything you do. The first day 4 kids were in the hot tub when he came over and asked (none too nicely) if I had read the hot tub rules. I said no and he said apparently I didn't because he only allowed 4 people in the hot tub at a time. I was sitting on the side with my legs dangling in which apparently counts for a person in his book. I removed my legs and he continued that he didn't like the way we removed the hot tub covering. He instructed me to come and get him t put it back on and have one of the men in our party to assist him in doing so. He also stated that if he found any sand in the hot tub he would close it down and none of us could use it. That was our welcome. Now we could list items that were wrong in the cottage such as hot water comes out of the water dispenser on the refrigerator; or not being able to use a toaster and the microwave at the same time; or that glass is embedded in the sand around the dock area, etc. But let's face it, we were renting an old cottage and didn't expect the Ritz. What we didn't expect was to be insulted and spied upon. We have rented homes in Saugatuck every year since 2006 and this is the first and only negative review we have ever given. We love the town and will be back again just not here. ##### susan r. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jamie O. Sep 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Check-in, communication #### If you like privacy and being treated like an adult, this place is not for you. Outdated & over the top. Janet preferred a phone conversation b4 finalizing the rental request. We had pets coming, it didnt bother me much to go over details. Was helpful for her to give a heads up on the condition of the water front grounds due to high water and flooding. It was a swamp and unusable. The property is in need of all types. The slant & lean of property is surprising its still rentable. If I had to guess, a few more years of high water & this place will give and end up in the water. After leaving home with a 3pm check in time we recieved a text at noon, stating cleaning crew had car troubles and 4pm would be the earliest. Normally we could stop & eat or do something in town but were traveling w 2 dogs & set to arrive just after 3pm. We took our time & ended up getting to the home at 330. By this time Janet sent a text stating the house was ready for check in at 3:03 & open. Good news! but we had already slowed our arrival time and was a slight annoyance as we had made reservations for dinner& now running behind. On top, Janet wanted us to text her when we arrive so she may come to explain even more then our previous 30 minute phone conversation. I replied for her to call or send info in the app as we were already in a hurry to unpack and get ready for our dinner plans with my parents & 2 kids. I also asked if there was a code or key since nothing was mentioned yet. These texts went unanswered until Janet showed up at the door. This is where it gets nutty. No where does it state Janet and Gary live next door. Not once did she mention in our several communication exchanges she lived next door. The picture of the hot tub IS NOT on the property you are renting but you legit must walk through a trail which is the property line and use Janet and Garys hot tub in their backyard. its just awkward.10pm is the latest u can stay in the hot tub but makes sense SINCE ITS IN THEIR YARD! When meeting Janet, we had to have Gary come show us how to use a hot tub w 4 buttons lol & for some reason when we were asked if anything was needed while first meeting her, & we said a wine opener & were making sure we checked both kitchens, she became angry & stormed away. Personally renting 23 bnbs & vrbos w exceptional reviews and this was a 1st. I own rentals and this is a severly outdated process w even a walk through at checkout. Location was great, wish I could write more but reviews limited. I would not stay at this home again. Gary was cool though. ##### Jamie O. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Diedra M. Jul 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay in historic riverfront cottage The house was very clean and beds were comfortable. The screen porch with the river view was where we spent most of our time. The location was perfect to walk to town for meals. The home is old, historic with a significant lean, most noticeable on the lower level. Although the bathrooms and kitchen have been upgraded with new appliances, is does take some getting used to. Overall, my family and I enjoyed our stay. ##### Diedra M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Traci T. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Timeless treehouse We absolutely love this house! It has amazing views, character and charm. Just a short walk to downtown Saugatuck where we enjoyed the shopping, bars and restaurants. One of our favorite spots in the house was the screened in porch ( dogs too). Thanks Gary and Jan for being so accommodating. We will definitely return. ##### Traci T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle P. Jul 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### TREEHOUSE Stunning riverfront views! Perfect weekend getaway! ##### Michelle P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michelle r. May 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Riverfront getaway The Treehouse Cottage was the perfect accommodation for our girls weekend. Plenty of room for six (and my dog) with bedrooms overlooking the river and a nice kitchen and living room. The two spacious decks are wonderful spots for breakfast, a wine and cheese happy hour, or just reading a book. The location can’t be beat as it is walking distance to town and a short drive to the Saugatuck Dunes State Park or Douglas. But the place is so cozy and the views so amazing you may have a hard time getting motivated to leave. Thanks Gary and Jan! ##### michelle r. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wheatley M. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property We had a wonderful time staying at this treehouse cottage. The house is clean, well-equipped, has beautiful views of the water from both upper and lower back porches, and lovely front/back yards. We watched the boats go up/down the river, loved seeing a variety of birds and rabbits, and overall the experience was relaxing and perfect. Restaurants and the town are within walking distance too, but the parking area for this VRBO allows ample private space for 3 SUVs, which is nice as well. I highly recommend this property for vacations. The owners are very gracious and responsive, and I will definitely be back again. What a gem of a place. ##### Wheatley M. 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