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Wooded Retreat - Steps to the Lake - Close to Town

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathrooms4200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Fennville, MI
  • Place, beach near Birchmoor Drive
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Old Owl Drive
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fennville

With a stay at this vacation home in Fennville, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 8 minutes from Blue Star Antique Pavilion. .This family-friendly vacation home is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Oval Beach and 24.1 mi (38.8 km) from Holland State Park.

What's nearby

  • beach near Birchmoor Drive - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • beach near Old Owl Drive - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Butler Street - 10 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 10 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Oval Beach - 16 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 23 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saugatuck Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Butler - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪What Not Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coral Gables Il Forno - ‬12 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.

Wooded Retreat - Steps to the Lake - Close to Town

Fox Eagle Dunes; 6 Bedrooms, 4 baths, plus additional sleeping accommodations. Comfortably sleeps up to 16.

Secluded home in Fennville / Saugatuck just steps to Lake Michigan! This well-appointed, spacious 6 bedroom, 4 bath home is tastefully decorated and fully equipped for comfort and convenience. Oriented on a 1.75 acre wooded lot, this home offers a private setting with several outdoor spaces and beautifully landscaped grounds.

Located just 7 miles from the shops, restaurants, & art galleries of Saugatuck and Douglas, this 4200 sq. ft. home has all the amenities you could desire for a comfortable and adventurous vacation.

Lake Access:
Lake Michigan public access for shore walking is just a short walk away (stairs)(0.3 mile walk). It is part of our area homeowner’s association. It is just an access point. The beach areas are privately owned but are available to you for shore-walking. Another access point is Pier Cove (2.2 miles) which is lake accessible for shore-walking. West Side County Park (3.0 miles) has a great picnic and grilling area.
The BEST beach experience is Oval Beach in Saugatuck (7 miles). Celebrated for its beautiful sweep of shoreline and backdrop of rolling dunes, this is the main beach in town. Its impressive pedigree of awards (Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 25 Beaches in the World, National Geographic Traveler’s Top Freshwater Beaches in the USA, and MTV’s Top 5 Beaches in the USA) is testament to its status as a summertime favorite and natural beauty spot. There are concessions, a picnic area, and adjacent parking and NO STAIRS! Something for everyone.
Another access point for shore walking is Douglas Beach Park at 3099 Lakeshore Dr, Douglas. There are also picnic tables and grills.
If you are up for a hike, there is Saugatuck Dune State park. There are several trails and they all end at the beach. It is mostly used for picnics, walking, etc.

Exterior
A long private drive accesses the peaceful wooded setting with the sounds of Lake Michigan shores close by. A spacious rear deck offers serenity, wooded views, outdoor cooking and dining. Relax in the screened porch or around the outdoor fire pit and enjoy the secluded privacy.

Interior
There are three levels to the house giving plenty of privacy to each bedroom.
Main floor features:
- Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, spacious living room, large separate dining room, and fully equipped open kitchen. Perfect for entertaining - from an informal bbq to more sophisticated dinner parties. Living room opens up through two sets of double patio doors to the large rear deck, screened in porch, gas grill, and back yard.
- A large master suite with king size bed, tv, Jacuzzi and large double shower. There is also a separate door to the back yard patio.
- 2nd bedroom,
- 2nd full bath,
- office with very comfortable queen sleeper sofa is easily converted to 6th bedroom.
- laundry room with full size washer/dryer and iron.

Second floor consists of a suite that offers a private retreat with character, convenience and tree-top views. TV with direct TV access in the room. Queen bed and additional twin bed.

Lower level area includes two additional spacious bedrooms, additional twin bed, very comfortable queen sleeper sofa, large bath, desk area, and enormous family room with several seating areas for watching TV, playing games, expanded dining space, and just hanging out after an adventurous day.

Perfect layout to enjoy each other’s company, yet have plenty of privacy.

Additional features include: central air, Wi-Fi, Cable TV, main floor laundry, gas grill, large screen TV and DVD player on lower level, and 2 additional flat screen TVs.

Steps to Lake Michigan private association lake access -- only a 0.3 mile (5 minute) walk. Accessible for shore walking.

This is not your average ‘vacation rental’ property. It’s perfect for families and friends looking for a well-appointed vacation destination. The sleeping arrangements can comfortably accommodate up to 16.

Nearby tourist attractions include: downtown Douglas, Saugatuck, Fennville, South Haven and Holland, famous for shopping, restaurants, jet skiing, kayaking, farmers markets, dune rides and the arts.

Sun and Sand - Saugatuck's Oval Beach has been rated by Conde Naste's Traveler Magazine as one of the 25 best shorelines in the world.

For outdoor adventurers, the 50,000-acre Allegan State Game Area offers boating, fishing, biking, hiking, skiing, and bird watching.

We are 10 minutes from 'Ravines Golf Club', the Arnold Palmer signature Golf Course.

Additional attractions include: Krupka’s Blueberry Farm for seasonal berry picking, Crane’s Orchard for fall apple picking, award winning wineries, outstanding local restaurants and microbreweries, and boutique shopping.

Maximum capacity 16 - including infants and children.

*Fireplace not for use of guests.

Check-In: In-Season Weekly Bookings; Saturday to Saturday at 4:00pm
Check-Out: 10:30 AM

Check-In: Off Season Bookings; Two night minimum at 4:00pm
Check-Out: 10:30 AM
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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, 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
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Wooded Retreat Steps to the Lake Close to Town
Wooded Retreat - Steps to the Lake - Close to Town Fennville

Wooded Retreat - Steps to the Lake - Close to Town Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 174 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend this property! Great location, home and surrounding area was beautiful and comfortably accommodated our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, wonderful garden and our family enjoyed being together in such a great place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in Fennville. The house was very clean, well equipped, and very comfortable. II highly recommend this property.!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay with a group of old friends. Lots of space on this very private property to catch up and lounge around. We would love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a nice house with beautiful decor. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home with phenomenal gardens that make you feel like no one else is around. But only minutes from the shore! Truly beautiful home
Garden in back yard
Sunset over Lake Michigan
Beach walking
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy A.

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

Beautiful and spacious

Home was clean and suited our family well. Plenty of space indoors and out to spread out or gather together. Loved the decor and “home” feel. Great location. Kitchen had plenty of dishes and cooking pots/pans/serving dishes. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

Great house & location

Great house & location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 star plus! It was very clean, beautiful and spacious. The property manager was always responsive to our questions/needs. Would highly recommend. Our stay was enjoyable and we would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amineh E.

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

Staycation

Keith was really responsive and helpful throughout the whole booking process. The property is beautiful and had more than enough space for our group. It had multiple entertaining/seating areas which everyone appreciated. I would recommend and stay at the wooded retreat again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Highly recommend!!

We absolutely loved our stay. The location is perfect, and the home was comfortable, clean, and beautiful. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed multiple times at this beautiful home! It was very comfortable for our family of 15 adults. Very well appointed and comfortable. The front yard is great for yard games and we enjoyed the fire pit in the evenings. A short walk to the beach to watch the sunset each night. We also enjoyed our time in Fennville and Saugatuck! A short drive to both! Highly recommend Salt of the Earth restaurant in Fennville. Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Beautiful House

Very comfortable, well suited for larger families and a great location on a beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was very straightforward and easy. The kitchen is well-appointed and very pretty. We were really impressed by the nice dishes and serving pieces; they were far superior to those in any other house I’ve rented. Lots of cookware and utensils. This feels like a home, not a rental property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Excellent retreat for a family gathering.

Anything we needed was available and Keith was very responsive. A wonderful place. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria V.

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

Loved this property so much!

Everything was very nice. The house is located in a beautiful area. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy T.

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

Great stay

Our extended family had a great stay! The home is spacious and clean. The property was so beautiful! The host was thoughtful and reached out to chk on us during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve v.

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

Family get away

Perfect location. Great size for our family. Nothing but peace and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Summer

Great place - wonderful trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. The pictures do not do it justice! Lovely yard and decor. Always something new to see. Very clean and organized. Ten to fifteen minute drive to many shops, restaurants and things to do. Thank you Keith for the lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Delightful time on this property

Setting is incredible, the house pristine and beautifully decorated, and our host Keith was very helpful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alissa R.

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

Perfect!

Our stay was perfect! We had 16 people and we fit comfortably. House and property were absolutely beautiful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

Beautiful area

Perfect home. Girls weekend get away. Wonderful dining and shopping in Sagatauk
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Halie A.

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

Wonderful getaway

Had a bunch of lousy 30somethings get together for a friends getaway- this place was great. Enough space in the front for kube/other yard games, great setup for a fire, and plenty of outdoor seating. Inside was just as great, the decor is so so tasteful and warm. Had enough space and beds were comfortable. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna P.

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

Excellent stay!!

Super friendly host, excellent stay. Well stocked kitchen, very clean, beautiful backyard, excellent taste in interior design. Great for big groups, and our dogs loved the fenced in backyard. HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021