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Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Shower, towels, toilet paper

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck

Butterfly Cottage is a truly unique cottage located in the Historic district of Saugatuck. Casual cottage styling mixed with colorful spaces, this cottage makes for a comfortable stay in Saugatuck. This quaint cottage will accommodate 8 or 9 people comfortably.

The main house has two bedrooms; one with a queen sized bed and the other with a full. The bungalow, just steps away in the backyard, serves as the third bedroom and has heat and air conditioning. The bungalow has a queen size bed and also bunk beds. The bungalow has a full bath that was added in 2011. As an added convenience, there are no steps getting into the bungalow.

Located in the heart of the village district, plan on walking to all the in-town locations. The river is just a few hundred feet away with shops, restaurants and parks located within a 3-10 minute walk. If you are familiar with Saugatuck, Butterfly cottage is a stone's throw from the public boat launch, Gleason's market and Ida Reds.

We are happy to be one of the few places to welcome well mannered pets in our cottage. An added plus, the back yard is fully fenced. Please note that if you plan on bringing your pet, you need to include them in your booking. When you are inputting the number of guests, you will want to make sure you add "Yes" to the pet question as well as to include the pet information in the booking. There is an extra cleaning fee of $100 if you let me know in your booking. If there is any evidence of a pet being at the home without you including this in the booking, there will be a charge of $500.

Off street parking for 1 larger vehicle or 2 smaller ones. There is also additional parking on the street right in front of the home when available.


Property manager

Diane K.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the city center
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 1 min walk
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 9 min walk
  • Mount Baldhead Park - 17 min walk
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 4 min drive
  • Oval Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck located?

Located in the heart of Saugatuck, this golf vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Butler Street and Lake Michigan. Kalamazoo River and Kalamazoo Lake are also within 5 minutes.

Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 193 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lou M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mixed
Well located, snug but adequate, casita stuffy maybe mold, some mold smelled in main house and some nasal drainage (should chk), stairs to basement need rails (could be dangerous), towels were clean but old, overgrowth of landscape. Would have liked more channels on Comcast. Some minor repair in one bathroom. Overall enjoyed the stay. Above trying to be helpful.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard O.

Terrific Location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H., Aurora, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved being able to walk to everything in town!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
A great location walkable to everything downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute and convenient
Will definitely book this property again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lexi N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend at the Butterfly Cottage
We (a medium sized group of women in our mid to late 20s) stayed at the Butterfly Cottage for a weekend and enjoyed our stay! It's a super cute cottage that easily slept 8 people. It was easy to check in/check out of and had a great outdoor space for meals. A few small things to mention: in the guest house bed there were a few ants both nights of our stay, when we arrived there was a tick in the tub of the main house shower (possibly due to the space being where the towels/linens were all put for the last guests) and we were a little tight on paper towel/toilet paper due to not having as much as mentioned in the initial check in. Overall, we had a great time and the space was perfect for our needs even with these small things. We appreciate the Butterfly Cottage hosts and their beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Butterfly Cottage, Saugatuck, MI
A lovely cottage home within walking distance to downtown Saugatuck. We had a wonderful stay and a fantastic weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn K., Clay mi

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cozy
Comfortable seating. Beds were also comfortable Great layout for conversation. Close to everything Perfect for our girls weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This was our second time staying here. We love the location, walking distance to downtown. The cottage is super cute and there are some great updates! Only complaint is there was dog hair all over the couch and dirty laundry was left in the washer, unwashed, when we checked in. We’re all human and I understand the cleaning people have a lot to do and it was something that was forgotten about, on accident. Has absolutely nothing to do with how wonderful the cottage is. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Bonnie D.

Location is great
The house is very cute & comfortable with room for friends to spread out. My husband & I slept in the bungalow where it was nice to have a private bathroom. The condition of the bungalow was very disappointing. Broken window blind, where we had to put pillows in the windows for privacy. The shower curtain was absolutely disgusting, black from mildew. (A $10 fix) and cobwebs everywhere. No ventilation which probably caused the mildew in the bathroom. We thought of turning on the ceiling fan, but it was very dirty too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie W., Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fall Getaway
Quaint and comfy! The location is perfect. We love the Butterfly Cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rita C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This cute cottage is walking distance to all the shops, restaurants and riverfront in Saugatuck. The main house has one bath, and the bungalow in the yard has one bath. We were two couples (one stayed in the house, one in the bungalow) so that worked out well. The house and furnishing are older, but comfortable. We appreciated the washer / dryer in the basement. Also a nice plus when you are away for a week. There is also one off-street parking space, which comes in handy on the weekends. Communication from the owner was great. Love Saugatuck!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home base for Saugatuck!
We really enjoyed our time at the Butterfly Cottage! It was a cheery and comfortable space, and a great home base for our time at Lake Michigan. The Saugatuck/Douglas area seems particularly challenging for cell tower reception and reliable data, so having wifi was helpful when it was working smoothly. The back patio was lovely for summer evening dinners cooked in the kitchen, especially since we left home during a power outage with the full contents of our freezer - so we had plenty to cook! Some larger size bowls and platters would have been helpful for our party of 7, but creative use of pots and pans worked well! Thank you for a memorable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathleen t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Multi generational week
It was wonderful. Fantastic location. Our elders could get around the house. The younger generation had the rear building. There was a fence for the dogs. The neighbors are friendly. We would come back. Charming cottage and property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Colleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing summer getaway
Property was very nice, loved the cheery colors in the home. Was close to town and within walking distance of everything. Only suggestion is to improve wifi. At times spotty and hard to stay connected with. Otherwise lovely home, nice neighborhood and town with lots to do
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Cottages were clean and well stocked. Beds were comfortable. Just a few blocks from downtown Saugatuck. Truly enjoyed out stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Robbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Saugatuck Shopping
My Sister, niece and I stopped into Saugatuck for 2 nights on our way to Traverse City. Enjoyed the day experiencing the amazing shops! Always greeted with a big smile and hospitality. Butterfly Cottage was a comfortable, cozy and convenient retreat. Perfect for our getaway. Cannot emphasize the location enough!! My niece truly enjoyed the “bungalow ” for her solitude. Awesome space and place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Great location, cozy house, everything went as planned. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house.
Super cute house in a great location! Quick response to issue with a lock. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was great and had a responsive host
Excellant
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister's Retreat
This is a lovely cozy cottage. Having the guest house was so cute. Very impressed with the updated bathrooms. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walking distance to downtown
The location was perfect for our trip. We are a group of women that wanted to shop, eat, go out and embrace the downtown. We were walking distance to restaurants and shopping. The property was quaint. I loved the decor. I wasn’t sure about the cottage being separated from the house but it worked well and both were nice. Overall I would recommend the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Bonnie D.

Sisters trip!
Five sisters ages 63-72. We had a wonderful time talking, laughing and “catching up.” The Butterfly Cottage was perfect for what we wanted. Off the beaten path, but still close to shops. Younger people could have easily walked everywhere. Being sisters, we didn’t mind sharing beds just as we did as children!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet H., Clinton Township, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness
Butterfly House weekend stay
Everything was very nice. So close to the restaurants and shops. Everything was in walking distance. Very clean cottage with all modern accessories. We had a great time. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to everything
Able to walk to everything in Saugatuck, but far enough away to be quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022