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Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Fully-fenced
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

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

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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
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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 - 0.1 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mount Baldhead Park - 17 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Silver Lake - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Oval Beach - 9 min drive - 5.7 km

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, Lake Michigan, and Oval Beach. Kalamazoo River and Kalamazoo Lake are also within 5 minutes.

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Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 199 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute and convenient
Will definitely book this property again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

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

Tricia S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Vickie W., Carmel

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

10/10 Excellent

Joey E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Communication was prompt and helpful. The cottage and bungalow were clean, airy, and nicely decorated. I wanted to take my comfy bed home with me. The location was fabulous-walking distance to most everything, and trails and beaches a short distance away. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Robbie R.

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

Barbara R.

Wonderful vacation spot for a family
I vacationed with my whole family last week at the Butterfly Cottage and it was perfect. It's decorated so cute, the bungalow in back was perfect for my daughter and her husband and their two kids, and the two bedrooms in the main cottage were right for my husband and me, and then my other daughter, her husband and their baby. being able to walk everywhere (except the beach) worked really well for us, and the large outdoor table was great for eating out as well as fun activities like painting and games. On top of all of that, the owner is very responsive and helpful. We would rent again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

kathleen t.

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

Mandy B.

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

Lexi N.

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

8/10 Good

Rita C.

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

8/10 Good

Kristian H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, Fun, Great location
Girls Group - trip with friends. Some significant dust on all the ceiling fans And pet hair in a room all over the bench, which I cleaned up upon arrival ( I’m a professional cleaner so I’m pretty particular, and some significant dirt on baseboards was noticed) However, all communication with property point of contact about questions were handled very well! Prompt response, which was greatly appreciated. I’d stay here again with my friends- we enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect for walking straight into downtown! Cute decorations & roomy for our party of 4!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Charming cottage!
We found Butterfly Cottage to be a wonderful weekend escape! It looks and feels like you are a guest in a friend's cottage home, and is decorated with cheerful colors and charming furnishings. The home was spotless, and the landscaping is nicely maintained. Our favorites... the Dune Schooner ride (a hit with both the adults and two teenage girls), Ida Reds for breakfast daily, and shopping/dining in both Saugatuck and Douglas. The most scenic spots for pictures were found during our Dune ride and at the top of Mt Baldhead. We would recommend Butterfly Cottage to our friends as a wonderful place to enjoy the charming town of Saugatuck.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Loved this place!
My family and I stayed here for a weekend in May. We loved every minute of our stay. The cottage is very nice and decorated so cute! The bungalow was also perfect and the new bathroom out there is beautiful. While here, we made a few meals in their well supplied kitchen, sat on their nice patio in the comfy chairs, roasted marshmallows using their fire pit, and explored the beautiful, quaint town. The cottage is within walking distance to Ida Red's, a place where we had two delicious breakfasts! We also walked downtown which is only a few blocks away. The owners were very helpful responding to any questions I had quickly and everything was as promised in their advertising. They are very organized and leave little questions to be asked about their place. They have an eye for detail and for me, details matter! Overall it was a perfect place to stay at and we are looking forward to staying there again.

8/10 Good

Bonnie D.

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

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends’ Gathering
Girlfriend’s spending a few days talking, laughing, and shopping. The Butterfly cottage in Saugatuck was the perfect place to stay. Within walking distance to all the shops and restaurants in Saugatuck.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Trip with girlfriends. Great house and wonderful locatIon. We could easily walk in to town for shopping and meals. The house was clean and we had ample seating for hanging out. We had a wonderful stay. Host is very easy to work with and is responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice w suggestions
Overall the property was fine with a few caveats. For safety sake, a railing on the stairs to the basement would be advisable along with a grab bar in the shower in the main house. The house was adequately equipped. It was very clean, except for the ceiling fans which didn't seem to have been cleaned in a long time which is bad for anyone with allergies. We cleaned the one in the living room.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay - need a car for groceries.
We absolutely loved the set up & cleanliness of Butterfly cottage & the bungalow. The decor is adorable & the furniture & beds were all comfy. Walking to town is a cinch & pleasant. Katherine, the manager/owner responded quickly to any inquiries. One toilet out of 2 for a fairly large group was non-working, as was the case w the overhead lights (both in the bungalow). At the end of our 2nd day (out of 3 nights), the toilet was repaired (plumber needed to make 2 trips) The lights were irreparable during our stay because the wall Switch for them needed to be replaced ( there was one dim lamp in a large room that slept 4). The filtered water by the main house kitchen sink ran at a trickle & leaked onto the counter. Plumber didn’t address that at all. There was a shortage of basic supplies towels, face cloths & TP. These were not killer problems - as we loved the place & its location. But these were all things that any diligent management wouid have checked over before our flights & arrivals for a family wedding. They were not “new” problems. The whole downtown area has the dilemma of no convenience store/grocers. It was literally impossible to find even milk for coffee! Kinda strange not being able to pick up a few basics for the house. We didn’t have a car. FYI - although town was very busy with visitors in early September, the little ferry that runs over to Douglas (& the grocery store) closes on Labor Day! The town “opens” late mornings. Lovely area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lou M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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