Title: Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=155409&destination=Saugatuck%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=34092466&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly ## Photo gallery for Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly ![Property grounds - Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly (Saugatuck)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34092500/34092466/58fadcbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Sun loungers - Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly (Saugatuck)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34092500/34092466/466f4731.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly (Saugatuck)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34092500/34092466/e8aa4aad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly (Saugatuck)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34092500/34092466/f1ac7238.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly (Saugatuck)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34092500/34092466/0df0d6e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - 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. ### 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 - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### 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 - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator - Wheelchair-accessible parking - 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Gazebo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11830000/11829000/11828943/2d51e8d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Starlite Resort Saugatuck - Pool - Hot tub - Pet friendly - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 819 reviews CA $134 CA $148 total includes taxes & fees Mar 31 - Apr 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=11828943&PinnedHotelID=11828943&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/561500/561452/ee850727.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### AmericInn by Wyndham Douglas/Saugatuck Douglas - 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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 License-250159 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ## About the area Located in Saugatuck, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Saugatuck Center For the Arts and Express Yourself Art Barn are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Saugatuck travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Saugatuck.dx155409) [View more Cottages in Saugatuck](https://www.expedia.ca/Saugatuck-Cottages.d155409-aaCottages.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%7C42.66455%2C-86.19862&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OvPNYf5v4AKPUZc8DvZKl9r74Tg=) Saugatuck, MI ### What's nearby - ![Oval Beach](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 - Biggby Coffee 3 min drive - Spectators University Sportsbar 3 min drive - Wicks Park Bar & Grille 12 min walk - Sand Bar Saloon 15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly? ### What time is check-out at Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly? ### Where is Historic Riverfront Cottage, Amazing Views, Intown, Free Dock, Pet Friendly located? ## 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 ## 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 79 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 6 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina J. Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the location! Would stay again. ##### Christina J. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ignacio L. Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Gary and Jan are great hosts. The cottage is lovely, comfortable and well equipped. The riverfront location is also hard to beat! ##### Ignacio L. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### April V. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great views Nice location and great boat watching spot! ##### April V. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica R. May 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Stay Such a great walkable location to many attractions in the area. Bike storage and plenty of parking. Wonderful screened in porch with an awesome view of the river. Really enjoyed the stay. ##### Jessica R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 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. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally H. Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend in Saugatuck Darling treehouse cottage, for girls weekend in Saugatuck. Walking distance to good food, shopping and more. ##### Sally H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan M. May 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend Excellent location and wonderful home. I recommend for anyone. ##### Dan M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean K. Jul 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place Clean a little aged but perfect spot and great river view on balcony. ##### Dean K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### julie t. Oct 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property! Everything was clean and comfortable. The porch was amazing and the view beautiful! ##### julie t. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom V. Aug 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing River stay First time in Saugatuck. Great place to stay. 10 minute walk into town. Multiple places to watch the river traffic. Owners were very responsive to questions. ##### Tom V. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terra B. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A repeat location for us! Cute, clean, somewhat rustic cottage. Absolutely stunning location. Having a large grassy area on the Kalamazoo, a dock, and a large screened in porch with that view is worth every penny. ##### Terra B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica J. Jul 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend of July 6th & 7th This is an incredible location, walking distance to downtown and so peaceful on the river. We especially loved relaxing on the screened in porch watching the boats go by. The hosts were very friendly and attentive to our questions about check in and the stay. Will definitely stay again and highly recommend!! ##### Jessica J. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark B. Jun 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Cottage This cottage has everything. It is clean, comfortable, and the water view is incredible. The screened in deck was perfect to just relax and watch the boats go by. Gary and Jan are lovely hosts and checked in several times to see if we needed anything. We had such a good time even our dog was reluctant to leave when it was time to head home. ##### Mark B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terra B. Aug 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage with beautiful views. We loved that it was on the river with a dock and large yard. The porches were large and the screened in porch off the main living space was so great. It is an old cottage with some quirks but was very clean and comfortable. I think the only down side that I experienced was a lack of space to keep your food other than the refrigerator. ##### Terra B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica E. Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful River Property! Very clean. Owners were helpful and easy to communicate with. The location and property can’t be beat! An easy walk to downtown Saugatuck but still on the river with plenty of yard by the water to enjoy. The double porches were our favorite places! Only caution: the home was built 125 years ago; my 6’4 husband had to be careful of his head! We hope to be back and stay longer next year! ##### Jessica E. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyson H. Jul 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZING! Exactly what we needed. First of all, Gary was so accommodating with our last minute request. His communication was great & he is very personable. He & Jan have created a beautiful place for guests to stay. As we pulled up to the house we immediately felt comfortable. Everything is pristine and beautifully updated. More than enough space for our family of 4 +dog. We had such a wonderful time eating on the screened in porch (no bugs bothering us), with beautiful views of Kalamazoo River and watching the boats go by. The location was perfect. Easy to get to everything we needed and in a quiet & quaint tree lined neighborhood. We will definitely be back! ##### Alyson H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John D. Sep 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Treehouse Cottage on the river My wife and I stayed for 3 days after the Labor Day weekend. The Treehouse Cottage is likely named after the two giant trees on each side of the deck. The property is cozy with a magnificent view of the river joining Lake Michigan with the bay downtown. On the first day we watched dozens of boats of all sizes go up and down the river. The wide and well-appointed porch is screened in and free of mosquitos. The TVs and cable were excellent. The kitchen has great appliances but is rather small so making larger meals would be very difficult. We made breakfast each day and that was fine. Cookware was ample for the size of the kitchen. Climate control was very good as it was warm and cold during our stay. The master bedroom was roomy with more views of the river. The master bath was adequate. The downstairs rooms were great, but we did not use them. The washer dryer combo looked new with plenty of room to do laundry. There were several notices to bring your own towels. This should be heeded! There are no towels of any kind in the home. We found no washcloths or hand towels either. I assumed you should bring beach towels. We were lucky enough to have brought two towels and one wash cloth. In previous summer visits dinner time was difficult because the restaurants fill up quickly and the waits can be long. After Labor Day the problem is actually worse as several restaurants reduced their hours or reduced their seating. Good to have multiple dinner options. ##### John D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann M. Oct 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Property was very nice, location was great and enough space for two couples.Gary was a great host, very accommodating. ##### Ann M. 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