Located in Downtown Saugatuck, this vacation home is next to Butler Street and Kalamazoo Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
Oval Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Holland Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
The Butler - 9 min walk
Wicks Park Bar & Grille - 4 min walk
The Southerner - 6 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.
Malabar: New Year's Eve Special Offer!
Malabar
New Year's Eve Special: Book a stay over December 31st and receive a complimentary Celebration Package to help you ring in the new year!
Formerly known as Bella on Butler, this home was given a facelift for the 2019 season. All new paint, furniture, artwork, and more.
Located in the heart of downtown, everything will be at your fingertips. Take a flat, easy walk to all the shops, restaurants, galleries, parks, and the waterfront boardwalk. From a casual breakfast diner to a fine dining steakhouse, there is something to eat for everyone. Saugatuck also has a Broadway-quality theater with plays, musicals, concerts, and improv throughout the year.
Malabar means between the mountains and the sea - in this case, the hill and the river. A great spot close enough to the residential area, but also close to the river for watching the endless parade of boats.
Relax on the enclosed front porch with an evening beverage as you watch the world go by. Even in the unfortunate case of rain, this is an ideal place to kick back and enjoy the slower pace. There is also a side porch with seating and a fire pit and BBQ grill just off the drive.
The main level of Malabar has an open floor plan. Beautiful hues of blue surround and make the space feel calm. Basic kitchen offers plenty of supplies to create a quick breakfast or a fantastic meal at home. Adjacent dining space is bright and welcoming with enough space to gather. The living room has a flat-screen Smart TV for streaming your favorite shows and a sofa sleeper for extra space for guests. This level also has a full bathroom with a shower and a laundry room.
Head upstairs where you can retreat for the evening. Three comfortable bedrooms for all your loved ones. King-size bedroom faces the east and provides great sunlight in the morning. Southern facing bedroom has a queen bed and the northern bedroom has two bunk beds. This level also has a full bathroom.
If the shore of Lake Michigan is calling your name, it's only a 7-minute drive to our famous Oval Beach. For a great day of hiking, we recommend the Saugatuck Dune State Park.
However you decide to spend your getaway to Saugatuck, Malabar will become your yearly tradition.
Please Note:
All bedrooms are upstairs. There is a full and a twin sofa sleeper in the living room for your use. This home is downtown Saugatuck an easy walk to all the shops, restaurants, galleries, and the waterfront boardwalk.
Malabar Sleeps 10 Covered Porch with Outdoor Furniture Enclosed Front Porch with Outdoor Furniture Open Living / Dining Area Living Room (Full & Twin Sofa Sleepers) Smart TVs Comcast Basic Cable TV Wireless Internet Formal Dining Area Seats 8-10 Basic Kitchen Dishwasher Toaster Microwave Drip Coffee Maker Washer & Dryer Fire Pit with Outdoor Seating Small Grassy Lawn Dogs Welcome with $100 per pet fee Parking for 4+ Cars
Main Level Living Room (2 Sofa Sleepers) 1 Full bathroom (Shower)
Upper Level 3 Bedrooms (King, Queen, 2 Twin Bunk Beds) 1 Full Bathroom (Shower Tub Combo)
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
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
General
Unit size: 1,670 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
Rules
House Rules Rental Agreement must be signed and agreed to after booking.
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs are welcome with a $100 per dog fee.
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
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: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
111727
Frequently asked questions
What can I see near this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Downtown Saugatuck, just steps from Butler Street and Kalamazoo Lake, and within a short walk of Kalamazoo River. 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 associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is Malabar: New Year's Eve Special Offer! good for couples?
Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a firepit.
Does Malabar: New Year's Eve Special Offer! have a hot tub?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Malabar: New Year's Eve Special Offer!?
Yes, every accommodation at Malabar: New Year's Eve Special Offer! comes with a balcony.
Malabar: New Year's Eve Special Offer! Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Addison B.
Oct 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This VRBO is amazing! Perfect location (super walkable to town), clean, great communication with the landlord. Highly recommend!
Addison B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Penny F.
Sep 30, 2025
Penny F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ronald B.
Jul 17, 2025
Family Reunion
Five of us stayed at Malabar while in Saugatuck for a family reunion. The location was perfect, close to all the fun shops and restaurants as well as the waterfront and great parks. The house was able to accommodate all of our needs as we came and went over a 5-day visit. We even decorated the main level for our daughter's 50th birthday! It was a memorable trip!
Ronald B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
David T.
Oct 21, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
The worst
Worst VRBO experience. Toilet leaking onto first floor. After calling to have it fixed. Mold and dirty utensils. No soap.
David T.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julio R.
Aug 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Home
Everything was so convenient and easy to walk to.
Julio R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara B., Carmichael
Aug 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Our time in Saugatuck
The location of this house is great! The kitchen needs a little help with things like aluminum foil, baggies etc. but other than that it was great and we enjoyed our stay there.
Barbara B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Erin F.
Jun 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Time
We had a great time overall. Lovely property for the most part. Master sheets were stained or heavily used as were the bath linens. New towels and bath mats would be desired.
Erin F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Bridgette E.
Apr 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house
Cute house but the check in process could be updated. You have to go to the office to pickup a packet that has wifi and the door code on it. I felt this could have been done in a message on vrbo for connivence. Otherwise fine stay
Bridgette E.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Clint L., Oviedo
Nov 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Malabar properly
We spent Thanksgiving weekend at the property. It was nice. Clean. Good location. We would stay here again.
Clint L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Caroline S.
Oct 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time in Saugatuck
My friends & I had a great time in Saugatuck at the Malabar. Clean, cozy & in walking distance to all of our favorite shop’s & restaurants… this was a perfect home & location for our friends’ reunion. We would highly recommend.