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A living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A wooden pathway leading through a park with yellow flowering bushes and a wooden fence.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a refrigerator, and a skylight.
A living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with pebbles and a clear view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $689
$655 nightly
$689 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Fennville, MI
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fennville

With a stay at this vacation home in Fennville, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Blue Star Antique Pavilion. .This vacation home is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Oval Beach and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Fenn Valley Vineyards.
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What's nearby

  • North Beach - 12 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • South Beach - 14 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Oval Beach - 20 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Silver Beach - 41 min drive - 45.4 miles
  • Gun Lake Casino - 47 min drive - 46.4 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 32 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Glenn Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪What Not Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hawkshead Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪CJS Corner Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Glenn Retreat by the Lake

The Glenn Cottage is the perfect to place for family members or a group of friends to get away from the hustle & bustle of everyday life. Located in the quaint town of Glenn this rental is just 15 min to Saugatuck/Douglas and 15 min to South Haven. This well-appointed, contemporary vacation home is a great escape while still being just a short drive to shops, restaurants, parks, golf course and more in either of the neighboring beach towns. It is in the woods with access to Lake front, less than 5 min walk away.

**Brand new hot tub and floor carpet from December 2019. Pictures coming soon
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

- If possible avoid wearing shoes inside - Please follow hot tube rules posted if using it. No more than 5 people in the hot tub at any given time. Pl

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 is also known as

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Glenn Retreat By The Fennville
Glenn Retreat by the Lake Fennville
Glenn Retreat by the Lake Private vacation home
Glenn Retreat by the Lake Private vacation home Fennville

Glenn Retreat by the Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay! The photos don’t do it justice, it’s bigger and nicer than we were expecting! Check in was smooth and the neighborhood was quiet. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, as described. Host was great with communication. Private beach area within walking distance was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, we had a really nice stay and loved the location — the area was beautiful and peaceful. There were a few minor maintenance issues during our stay, but the hosts were responsive and communicated quickly, which we appreciated. The place has a cozy atmosphere and great potential for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for my bachelorette weekend! Super spacious -- even more than we expected. There were enough beds for everyone in our group of 7 and it was clean and well-maintained. Our only regret was that we didn't have more time to hang out at the rental since there were so many amenities to enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place, responsive hosts!

We had a great time and the hosts were responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed with another family of 5. Plenty of room for all of us. We traveled here right before Christmas. Very peaceful! Saw lots of deer and the lake was a wonder to see with the ice formations. Visited Cranes Winery, some antique shops, and Sagatuck for a brewery. Hot tub was nice, lots of chlorine. Would love to come back in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glenn retreat

Great time and great location. Wish we had more time to spend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

A very nice property nestled in a woods with a beach in walking distance and several more a drive away. Fennville and Saugatuc offer so much in activities, restaurants and breweries. We had campfires in the back with plenty of space for kids to play. Enjoyed our time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

House was in a quiet pretty neighborhood, with the beach close! Host was super friendly and home contained many helpful amenities. So much space for friends+family. Cleanly home with great outdoor space, thanks for the amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home and location

Our stay was very nice. The home was very clean and the posting was very accurate. Vinay was very responsive and when an issue came up where we might have needed to cancel he was very understanding and flexible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than photos

The place is much nicer than the photos. Huge space. We barely used the basement and we had 2 small kids that wanted to run everywhere. Close to a rocky beach and local towns. Great yard with deer visiting every morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GIRLS RETREAT

I had 10 people total and there was plenty of room for us all. Plenty of sleeping options for 10, 2 big bathrooms. The home was very well kept and all the necessary amenities were provided by the property owner. Beautiful area and very easy to get to. Close to Saugatauk, breweries, wineries, shipping and restaurants. This home did not disappoint - highly reccomend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Angels Among Hosts: A Rescheduled Getaway Trip"

We are so grateful for the host's exceptional kindness and understanding. When my father unexpectedly needed a double bypass last year, they graciously allowed us to reschedule our October 2024 booking. This past week, we finally enjoyed our stay and had a truly wonderful time. The property was charming, peaceful, and perfectly located for exploring Saugatuck, Douglas, and Fennville. We especially loved our evening meal at Salt of the Earth in Fennville, make sure to reserve a table if you go ) Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and for your remarkable hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Family Vacation

The property was overall very nice. However, a few things could have been done to improve our stay. I saw a mouse and it seemed to be there for the entire stay. The owner must have known about it because we found rat poison hidden in the corner. I feel like they could have exterminated before our stay. The downstairs toilet didn’t flush well and broke the last day of our stay. This also could have been fixed prior to our stay. The upstairs bath needs work. We all ended up sharing the downstairs shower because of it. I loved that the house was stocked with toilet paper, hand soap, dish soap and paper towels. There should be directions to the beach access. We accidentally accessed through private property the first time. Also, I wouldn’t consider this a location with beach access. The beach is not the kind of beach I want to relax at or climb out of. Loved the hot tub! It was the best part for me! We also enjoyed the fire pit! Overall, a very nice vacation home, but could use some work!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Great location, outdoor space, but house needs updates

Positives: location, beach, neighborhood stocked kitchen with all needed for cooking comfortable beds backyard firepitRoom for improvement- fridge worked inconsistently, was at room temp for some time and we were about to lose 150 of food. Good thing we had coolers. Let the owner know. a working, used fridge was delivered. We didn’t use it bc the inside wasn’t cleaned, visible food stains.- grill was broken. House managers dropped off charcoal, which was helpful. However, when went to use grill, it was too dirty to use.- large wet spot on carpet bottom of stairs in game room. Tried wiping/soaking it up, but no improvement. Possible leak? - sliding back door was very very difficult to open. Impossible for kids. - ants in the kitchen (on floor near garbage can, along the cabinets where the bar stools are). I alerted the owner of all of the above.Overall, unfortunately the above issues were enough to negatively impact our stay. Property owner did provide a small refund 100. While this was helpful, I don’t think it compensated for all of the disruptions we dealt with. I would not stay here again.The pluses were HUGE pluses, but unless all the problems were fixed, the pros don’t outweigh the cons for my group. If you do decide to stay here, would recommend water shoes for the beach- it’s rocky for the first 20 ish feet in the water before it’s sandy. But once you get to the sand there’s a great sandbar that we played on all day long.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was fine just needed somewhere to sleep 2 nights. Great house/location, could be a little cleaner. Would stay here again, beach access was sweet. Thanks Vinay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Such a cute home! Love the hot tub! Overall great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location

Overall our stay was good. We had plenty of space for the adults and the kids. It was great to have k cups for our morning coffee. The house has potential but just needs some updates, such as remove carpeting (especially on the stairs), get a different shower curtain rod in the upstairs bathroom and figure out the damp/smell of the house. The downstairs bathroom smelled too and we think it may be due to the washer. Originally the kids were going to sleep in the basement but we opted not too due to the smell and dampness. We were able to do some cooking at the house so it was nice to have the full kitchen and BBQ grill. The only downfall was the limitation of pans. We had to get creative with what we used to bake our French fries. It was nice that each of the upstairs rooms had a window unit so everyone could control their own temperature. A recommendation would to add a unit to the mid level bedroom.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

Overall we enjoyed our stay, had some trouble with electricity and hot tub but otherwise it was a beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing please

Very nice and clean place. We will love to go back in the future ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great house, but in need of deep clean and new kitchen tools/utensils

The house and location met our expectations, and Vinay was very attentive to our questions and needs while we were there. However, the house just needs a deep clean and some new kitchen tools/utensils. General surfaces were clean in the house, but the corners were dirty and getting a slight build up of cobwebs and dust. In the basement, the dehumidifier did not work, and there was visible mold on the speakers and some other wooden surfaces. In the kitchen, there were very few kitchen utensils, only 1-3 water glasses and 1 wine glass, small cutting board, very dull knifes, and old pots and pans. When these are updated and the house has a deep clean, we would definitely recommend the place and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect weekend

The lovely home, beautiful kitchen, incredible setting, places to walk and the nearby small grocery made our time at the house fun and relaxing. Communication was great with helpful tips on getting to the water and nearby attractions. The hot tub soaked topped off each busy day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

Good location for Saugatuck and South Haven

I have stayed many times at VRBO properties and this house asked for a much higher damage deposit than any other place I have rented. This set my bar high for the conditions I expected at the house. I ended up taking over 40 photos of nicks and dings to defend in case of the keeping of any of this deposit. Upon arriving, we did not have sufficient instructions to get in the door lock and had to wait 1 1/2 hours for the contact to get back with us for those instructions. There was no instruction book in the house other than a page of hot tub rules. We figured out how to use most everything eventually. The house was not as clean as I would have expected. We immediately washed bathroom rugs since they were visibly dirty. We did not use the hot tub because we were leery of how clean it was based on the rest of the house. We ended up buying light bulbs to replace burned out bulbs in necessary locations. We also bought drinking water and even gallons to make coffee as the water quality was poor. With a little more effort on the part of the owner/cleaning crew, this could be a real gem. (The beach on Lake Michigan is much farther than a five minute walk and has 82 steps down-and up).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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