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Dune-Top Harbor Views / Big Red Cottage + Hot Tub / Treetops

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Interior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Place, Kalamazoo Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Saugatuck Chain Ferry
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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The Inn of Saugatuck
Downtown Saugatuck
  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 62 reviews
The price is NZ$438
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
The Inn of Saugatuck

About the area

Saugatuck

With a stay at this cottage in Saugatuck, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. .This cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Kalamazoo Lake and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Saugatuck Chain Ferry.
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What's nearby

  • Kalamazoo Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kalamazoo River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saugatuck Chain Ferry - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mount Baldhead Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oval Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 22 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mitten Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sand Bar Saloon - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Butler - ‬15 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.

Dune-Top Harbor Views / Big Red Cottage + Hot Tub / Treetops

Treetops is Saugatuck’s only rental featuring three neighboring vintage cottages—perfect for multi-family getaways. Nestled around a shared firepit and professionally maintained hot tub, each cottage offers screened porches, harbor or dune views, and generous outdoor space for grilling and gathering. Cottages may be reserved individually or together, depending on availability. This listing is for Big Red, the largest of the three.

Big Red features two levels of living space, ideal for a primary family or group lead. The upper level includes an open-concept layout with vintage finishes, a soaring ceiling, two bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a spacious wraparound screened porch perched on the dune bluff with sweeping harbor views. The lower level, accessible by a separate entrance, includes an additional living area and private bath—perfect for added privacy. Washer/dryer included.

Set atop a 50-foot dune directly across the harbor from downtown Saugatuck, Treetops offers front-row views of the bustling waterfront. Oval Beach, one of the world’s most celebrated shorelines, is just a 15-minute dune walk or a 2-minute drive away.

For tailored recommendations or to learn more about the property, please feel free to reach out.

Erica Sinchak
Owner
Lakewood Lux
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 30 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 900 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 27

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 not allowed

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 Registration Number 07540272

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Big Red On Saugatuck Harbor

Big Red Cottage on Saugatuck Harbor Cottage

Big Red Cottage on Saugatuck Harbor Saugatuck

Big Red Cottage on Saugatuck Harbor Cottage Saugatuck

Dune-Top Harbor Views / Big Red Cottage + Hot Tub / Treetops Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bonnie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host of this property was very attentive and resolved an issue with the washer mashing asap. It’s a beautiful cabin with awesome views! Please note the 35 steps to get to the property. The only recommendation I would make is it would be much improved if there were a mechanism to hang up clothes and hooks to hang wet towels after showering. Many fun times ahead in this cabin!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Red Cottage was the perfect peaceful getaway with family. The cottage was adorable with string lights, interesting decor and all the right touches! Tons of towels and supplies, the host thought of EVERYTHING! Hot tub worked incredibly and beds super comfortable! The views on the wrap around screened in porch made for plentiful games and discussions!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was great! The location is wonderful. Just a few minutes drive and you're at Oval Beach. The cabin itself is charming. The screened in porch was our favorite hangout spot for morning coffee and afternoon card games. The perfect place to spend our end of summer vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday weekend

We had a great time staying in the big red cottage. Beautiful views and cozy house. Loved the area, lots of great restaurants and things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place - would stay again!

Beautiful surroundings. Peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena G.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter ladies trip

My friend and I needed some post-Christmas girls trip fun and relaxation, and the Big Red Cabin was the perfect spot! We enjoyed exploring Saugatuck and Holland, even with a few rainy days. The cabin was perfect for getting cozy with drinks and TV time, plus we thoroughly enjoyed hopping in the hot tub each night. Erica was a thoughtful and friendly host!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy anniversary getaway

This was a wonderful, cozy, and quiet stay. We were impressed with the property and the amenities. If we had one suggestion for the future, it would probably be adding blinds or curtains as the cottage is fairly wide open and leaves guests feeling slightly exposed. That being said, you are so comfortable that you hardly notice. We will definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Explore Saugatuck

Property was nice and we enjoyed the lake view. The bedrooms could use some curtains for privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Red cabin - rustic feel in a neighborhood

We thoroughly enjoyed the fire pit, hot tub, and front porch. The decor was charming and everything workied well. We did not know that 1 of the 3 bedrooms was an isolated apartment, or that the stairs to access the property would be so numerous. Folks with physical limitations should know that they will have to climb many stairs to access the main dwelling. Also, numerous members of the family fell at various times during our stay due to their being changes in floor levels throughout the main house. Stairs were also a factor in moving around the property graounds. There was very little sound isolation throughout, making it difficult to sleep with a baby; you could hear everything from the main room in the bedrooms. The couch was not a pull out, so that was limiting. Even though we could see and hear Saugatuck clearly, we had to take a circuitous, narrow path for 15 minutes to actually get there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Toni P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Saugatuck stay

Overall, it was a cozy place to stay. Due to road closure and the ferry not running, it was a 15 minute drive to downtown Saugatuck. I feel it was a bit overpriced for that area and the amenities where we could have stayed in Douglas and been closer and less expensive. When the ferry runs during the summer, would be very convenient. I didn’t like that we didn’t have control of the thermostat in the house as it was a bit cold and had to message the owner to change it. My kids didn’t want to sleep in the downstairs area that had a separate entrance as they didn’t want to be alone and bed too small for adults. The hot tub was great for relaxation but know that it is shared with 2 other houses. Very clean and owner was quick to respond and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away

The big red cottage allowed us to enjoy a perfect getaway. We enjoyed Saugatuck, Holland and Douglas while we were there. Having dinners on the porch while listening to the music from across the river was wonderful! The hot tub was an additional bonus! Thank you so much for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect getaway!

Very nicely appointed lake house. Beds were cozy. Within walking distance to the chain ferry to get to downtown Saugatuck. Toilet on the top floor is not fully enclosed for privacy and bedroom windows don’t have privacy shades for changing clothes, etc. Other than that, would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Treehouse

The property is very cute. There are two bedrooms on the main floor and one with a separate entrance. The location worked great for our purposes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing family getaway!

The property was clean and quiet. It was perfect for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wooded bliss

This was our second trip to the special place in the cabin. We enjoyed game nights by the fire and the comfortable beds. Can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Cabin

Lovely property. It was too cold to use the beautiful enclosed porch but I’m sure in the summer it’s delightful. Super clean and easy to drive to town (no chain ferry in October). Oval beach is close but up a very steep hill so not really bike friendly. Supermarket, restaurants, galleries all within 5-15 min drive. View of river great. Couldn’t be happier.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will go back!

We absolutely loved our stay in the red cottage. The amenities were so nice, the lights and ambiance were perfect, and the view was lovely. If you’re looking to stay at a quality home away from home, stay here! It’s not a cheaply done rental with leftover pots and pans. It’s super nice and cozy and special. My family had an amazing time and want to go back! We also want to check out the A frame across the street! The host was amazing and quick with her communication as well. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

Every thing from the clean and lovely accommodations to the location near downtown Saugatuck and Mount Baldhead, Oval Beach, was just perfect and the exceeded expectations. Not one negative to report.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Beautiful property and location. Erica was always quick to respond. Loved our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views!

Excellent location with beautiful views of the water. Clean, quiet, and cozy. Close to the beach and chain ferry. Note that you will need to climb stairs to enter the property. Erica was super nice and incredibly responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend in Saugatuck

We had a great weekend staying at Treetops! The home was cozy, clean and in a great location. The beds were very comfortable and the cottage had everything we needed. Erica was a great host! She answered all of our questions and gave awesome recommendations. We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect birthday weekend!

The Big Red Cottage was the perfect weekend birthday getaway! It was lovely - cozy, treehouse cabin vibes. Everything was neat and clean. Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mother and Daughters R and R

We enjoyed spending time just caching up on each other's busy lives, having many laughs and going to great restaurants. Also spent a day pampering ourselves at a spa in town. It was always great coming back to the cottage and relaxing in such cozy surroundings. Maybe we'll make it a tradition!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023