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Bootleggers: Walk to Downtown Saugatuck, Fire Pit, Deck, Pet-Friendly

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TV, fireplace, DVD player
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Place, Butler Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wicks Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    ‪8 min walk‬

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About the area

Saugatuck

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Saugatuck, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Butler Street and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Kalamazoo Lake.

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kalamazoo Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wicks Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kalamazoo River - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wicks Park Bar & Grille - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sand Bar Saloon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coral Gables Il Forno - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Bootleggers: Walk to Downtown Saugatuck, Fire Pit, Deck, Pet-Friendly

Bootleggers

Bootleggers is a charming and spacious cottage perched “on the hill” in downtown Saugatuck, offering the perfect mix of convenience, comfort, and character. From this prime location, you can easily walk to quaint shops, art galleries, cafes, restaurants, and the waterfront boardwalk, where the river sparkles in the sun and the town hums with energy. Take a short drive and you'll find the soft sands and refreshing waters of Lake Michigan at Oval Beach, Douglas Beach, or Saugatuck Dunes State Park—perfect for sun-soaked days, building sandcastles, or long lakeside walks.

Inside, the home features a bright, inviting interior with a classic beach-cottage feel. The living room opens to the deck and boasts a wood-burning fireplace (available in the winter months), perfect for cozy mornings with coffee or quiet evenings watching the flames flicker. The large eat-in kitchen and dining area provide space for shared meals, while the deck overlooking the yard offers an ideal spot to enjoy a sunset cocktail, linger over a book, or simply take in the fresh Saugatuck breeze.

Outside, the spacious yard invites play, relaxation, and connection. The fire pit with Adirondack chairs creates a natural gathering spot for roasting s'mores, sharing stories, or gazing at a star-filled sky. The yard's greenery and mature trees frame the space, giving it a sense of privacy and tranquility while still being part of the vibrant neighborhood.

With its mix of light-filled interiors, expansive outdoor spaces, and thoughtful touches, Bootleggers creates a comfortable, immersive Saugatuck retreat that blends relaxation, exploration, and beach-town charm.

Please Note:
- This is a historic cottage in downtown Saugatuck. The bones are original to the house, including interior doors, wood flooring, and some windows. The floors are not always even and the doors do not line up perfectly. We hope you will enjoy these quirks.
- The street of the address of this home is not the same street you access the home from. We will give you driving directions at check-in. GPS may not take you to the home.

Bootleggers
Sleeps 9
All One Level
Spacious Deck
Outdoor Tables & Chairs
Lawn Area with Fire Pit
Barbeque Grill
Living Room with Smart TV
Basic Cable
Wireless Internet
Wood Burning Fireplace (available in winter months only)
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Center Island
Dining Table in the Kitchen
Microwave
Coffee Pot
Toaster
Dishwasher
Laundry Room Entry with Washer & Dryer
Desirable Location "On The Hill" in Saugatuck
Easy Walk to Shops, Restaurants, and Parks
Walk to the Chain Ferry & Waterfront Boardwalk

4 Bedrooms
King Bedroom with Sitting Area
Queen Bedroom with Large Closet
King Bedroom with Adjacent Twin Bedroom
Full Bedroom with Sitting Area & Ensuite Bathroom
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. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,550 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

1043053

Bootleggers: Walk to Downtown Saugatuck, Fire Pit, Deck, Pet-Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abigail B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed in town for a wedding. The location was great and the house well suited for 7 adults and 2 kids (and two. dogs!) We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. A few notes of improvement (but didn't impact our stay too much): 1) Consider blackout or darkening curtains, especially in the twin room where kids may stay. 2) New pans that aren't scratched and/or are flat for them to work on the stove. 3) We couldn't get the AC working. Thankfully it wasnt too hot but definitely could be a problem with hotter weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Hilltop

Excellent spot at the top of the hill.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mt Baldhead Race trip

Cute house, perfect size for 6 women for an extended weekend. House is older but clean, easily walkable to downtown restaurants, bars and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy S.

Family Vacation

I didn't like the check in process. We had to go to the management office in town to check in. Also they say the check in was a little delayed because they were still cleaning the house. When we finally got into the house the floors were full of sand. I understand its a beach town, but my daughter ended up sweeping the whole house. I don't believe the floors were cleaned or swept. Also all of the beds were very old and uncomfortable. The area was great loved being close to town. The outside area was awesome and very quiet. We loved our trip, but the house was just okay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brian P.

Beautiful house. Plenty of room and nice kitchen. Great access to Butler street

One bed had dirty linens. Otherwise no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Roger B., Romeo

Location & Pet Friendly ++ cleanliness -

Location and being able to bring our dog were both huge pluses. There was plenty of space to sleep all the people the ad describes. The draw backs were: 1. The beds 2. The blinds in many of the rooms were see through so there was no way to block the view of the neighboring home when getting dressed. 3. Quality of the furniture was low (example dresser drawers were on tracks) 4. There was a huge deck with multiple tables and chairs which hadn’t been cleaned. The outdoor furniture was unusable except for what we cleaned ourselves. Although the negatives seem to outweigh the positives I would stay there again if I needed a pet friendly home near down town Saugatuck.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

KYLE J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Clean, easy great communication. Wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter Visit

It was the first time we stayed at this property. We enjoyed the spaciousness of the cottage and the privacy. The weather wasn’t conducive to utilizing the deck and fire pit so we would consider staying here again in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and plenty of space for everyone

We enjoyed our stay. Very clean house with plenty of space and easy walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bootlegger

Was a rainy weekend so we didn’t get to enjoy out side but it was a great location for a quick walk downtown to som bars/food. The house was clean and not far from the management office if something was needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023