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Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Place, Butler Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Saugatuck

Located in Downtown Saugatuck, this vacation home is adjacent to Butler Street and within a 5-minute walk of Kalamazoo River. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a private yard.
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What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Wicks Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kalamazoo Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oval Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wicks Park Bar & Grille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The BARge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marro’s - ‬8 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.

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.


The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a private yard, and a coffee maker.

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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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Downtown Saugatuck, just steps from Butler Street and Kalamazoo River, and within a short walk of Kalamazoo Lake. You'll also find Saugatuck Center For the Arts and Saugatuck Chain Ferry less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck?

At this waterfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck?

Yes, every accommodation at Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck comes with a deck.

Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 218 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute house and bungalow in a great location, just a short walk from downtown Saugatuck shopping and restaurants. We loved the fenced in yard for our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick r.

Liked: Cleanliness
good location , close to town, nice outside seating area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Get a new shower that is pretty diffucult to get into and the one glass panel was loose I ended up using the walk-in shower in the cottage which was wonderful also it would be nice to clean up the driveway from all those apples that are laying around you could turn your ankle if you parked on there at night I am pleased that all the locks are now electronic that was really great and easy even that back cottage door which was a trip you should update the instructions on opening that cottage door cuz you still have the old instructions the only other thing is the sprinkler system coming on in the middle of the night it's kind of noisy but it's always been like that we have stayed here many times and will continue to but these improvements that have been made are good and I'd like to see a couple other ones that I mentioned thank youConvenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay at the b
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was excellent. The Butterfly Cottage is situated in a quiet spot and only a couple of blocks from everything. Also, the host Diane was very responsive when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Close to restaurants, shops and activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaye C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience and great location to downtown. The house was clean and had a very nice and charming vibe. Kitchen is well appointed.Small issues: There was no hand soap at the sinks and only one tablet for the dishwasher. No toiletries are offered. The fireplace heater was not working in the bungalow. It may have been batteries in the remote. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage with an additional sleeping area in another bldg directly in back. Lots of sleeping space. Also, a large outdoor table with lots of seating. Perfect to spend time outdoors. Both tub and shower were quite slippery, no grab bars. Maybe not perfect for seniors.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy B.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Butterfly Cottage is a Cutie!

We had a great vacation at butterfly cottage. It is decorated so cute and was very comfortable. The location is excellent. The drive to Oval Beach was short. There is a lot to see and do in Saugatuck. We went on the paddle boat, went to the beach most every day, and dined at many good restaurants. We were able to walk to town every night, which we enjoyed. I would say there are two major things that need improvement. The floors of the cottage weren’t very clean, (there was a big hairball behind the door in one of the bedrooms) and the floorboards need a good cleaning too.Landscaping: the yard was mowed, however, around the house and in the backyard, the shrubbery was overgrown and the planting areas were very weedy. In the backyard there is a nice table we sat at each evening. It is such a lovely area, but not kept up at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful family week at the Butterfly Cottage! It was perfect for me, my husband, our 10 week old daughter, my parents, and our pup. My parents stayed in the bungalow, allowing everyone to have their own space. Our dog loved the fenced in yard. We had everything we needed in the house, which is cozy and quiet. Saugatuck is beautiful and laid back, and we were able to walk everywhere - breakfast, coffee, dinner, the waterfront. The only time we needed our car was to go to the grocery. Such a relaxing vacation, we will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takis P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our familyenjoyed the butterfly cottage. So neat and sweetly decorated. Walk-in distance to downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brady V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

pleasant

The property was clean and had all of the essentials.Theer was a problem with internet & tv which was beyond control of the host. However, she went above and beyond to try to solve the issue.Only recommendation is for a handrail on the basement stairs.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brielle N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the Butterfly Cottage!

This was my second time staying at the Butterfly Cottage, and it’s such a special place. It is perfect for a girls trip - we had the best time hanging out at the house, and it’s also a very short walk right into town for coffee, shopping, and dining! I highly recommend the Butterfly Cottage and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage close to everything

This place was very nice - convenient to downtown - it is an older property, hard wood floors, so plan on hearing everyone early in the morning. The location was very quiet and convenient and easy to get around the town. The small casita does have a few issues - needs to be fumigated for ants, and other little bugs, and the toilet runs non - stop - but other than that the place is very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill M.

Charming decor, nice location, needs attention

Charming decor, great location. In need of general up keep and a new housekeeper/ property manager. Carpenter ants and stink bug problem. Only one roll of toilet paper, disposal did not work, no dishwater tablets, TV remote broken, needs a deep clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in Saugatuck

The home is located just steps away from great restaurants and shopping in downtown Saugatuck. The home was very clean and our dog enjoyed the fenced in back yard. It is a perfect home for a family visiting the area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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., CT

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

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

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