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Sun loungers
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Glenn, MI
  • Popular LocationKal Haven Trail16 min drive
  • Popular LocationButler Street18 min drive
  • Popular LocationOval Beach21 min drive
  • AirportGrand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)59 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4
65 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
Common area
    1 sleep sofa/futon
Bathroom 1
    Shower

Room options

About the area

Fennville

On lake.Stay at this Fennville cottage and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 9 miles (15 km) of Virtue Cider. Fenn Valley Vineyards is within 9 miles (15 km) and Hutchins Lake is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 16 min drive
  • North Beach - 16 min drive
  • Kal Haven Trail - 16 min drive
  • Butler Street - 18 min drive
  • Oval Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 28 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Michigan Wine Company - 11 min drive
  • Cogdal Vineyards - 11 min drive
  • What-Not-Inn - 11 min drive
  • Waypost Brewing Co. - 8 min drive
  • PK's Lighthouse Cafe - 9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Adorable Honeymoon Cottage by the Lake

This vintage summer cottage is across the road from the lake bluff, and offers a lovely view of the lake and is a quiet, rustic getaway for newlyweds or young families with one or 2 small children. This is not a good choice for folks who are "condo people"--in other words, it's small, old fashioned, and not for everyone.

The deck provides a place to grill your dinner as you sip a cool chardonnay from the nearby winery as you watch your children playing on the swingset. The small but serviceable kitchen has everything one would need, including coffeemaker and microwave, pie plate and rolling pin!

The DOUBLE bed is brand new in 2022, the hide-a-bed has a blow up mattress, and linens are provided. The beach access is just a short walk away. (one quarter mile) and features a creek which will delight the little ones. Unfortunately in 2021 the beach was very rocky, but it changes all the time, so we’ll see what 2022 brings. Other local beaches are open, and have been listed among the best beaches in the world!. Check out the county park about five minutes north, the Casco preserve, which is about 5 miles south. South Haven and Saugatuck both have impressive beaches as well. Glenn is situated between South Haven and Saugatuck, making it ideal for swimming, shopping excursions, wine tasting, brewery hopping, or for renting a boat or wave-runner. Great restaurants are within 10-15 minutes in 3 directions. This is a cottage for those who want to get away from it all, but want to be within reach of all the action. There is a convenience store in town that has an amazing selection of wine and spirits, snacks, pizza, and the New York Times.

On a rainy day, we provide puzzels, toys and games and a collection of old Disney VHSs that can be played on our small TV. There's a movie theater in South Haven with the lowest prices imaginable that plays movies popular with children and adults.

Check out our history: The Kerr family has been vacationing on Fabun Road since the early 1900's when my great grandmother, Henrietta, came from Chicago to spend summers here, playing organ for the local girl's camp. She subsequently bought the property next door to the camp. To get here every summer, she had to take a boat across the big Lake, land in South Haven, where she would get on a horse drawn hay wagon with her trunk full of her summer clothes, and once she got to the cottage, she stayed for the whole summer. Her house still stands at 1286 Fabun Road. My father spent summers here as a boy, and so did I. We didn't have a phone in the old days, or a TV, or even running water! We played Monopoly or Sorry, and card games, and built fires on the beach. When we kids would get bored, my mom would just send us out for a walk in the woods. It helped me learn how to enjoy my own company, and be creative. I think every child should spend summers on Fabun Road!

Property manager

Patricia Kerr

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Golfing on site
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Marina nearby

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 700 sq ft (65 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets 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 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 first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

Adorable Honeymoon Cottage Lake Glenn
Adorable Honeymoon Cottage Lake
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Adorable Honeymoon By The Lake
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Adorable Honeymoon Cottage by the Lake Fennville
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Adorable Honeymoon Cottage by the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 94 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage great neighborhood
Lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Corrine and Art L., Ohio

This Was a Mistake
We are travelers and rely on VRBO descriptions. It didn't work this time. There is vintage and then there is old. This was old. We debated as to whether to comment on this rental but decided that it might encourage the owner to make a few updates. I have only complained one other time in the many years we have used VRBO but there needs to be some attention to a variety of things on this rental. There was one wash cloth and a few older towels. The bathroom sink was not appealing at all...but the shower was nice. Faucets were leaking in the sinks. The kitchen stove burners really needed attention and I agree with another person who responded...a good yard sale visit would provide a much more complete line of dinner wear...cracked and stained is not appealing. Silverware needs to be in a drawer, not just sitting out. Good refrigerator but the rest...well, not as good. There is one mirror in the bathroom and that is all ! I would love to spend $500 on a Walmart trip and get some curtains, window shades, new waste containers, some towels, etc. This could be a cute place but there is just wear and tear from many years of being lived in. We did smile (someitmes) at the lack of internet service and the TV. I haven't seen a TV like that for many years. We don't need all that stuff but some people might like it. The description didn't quite 'describe' this property. A honeymoon cottage it is not. The lake was beautiful but not accessible - difficult path.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Silviya A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfet location, quiet, away from busy towns/ beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

rachel s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Granny goodness
I couldn’t rave about this place more. My best friend and I wanted a quiet girls weekend at the beach and this place was key to our experience. We absolutely loved down to every detail, I felt I was in my grandmas house and it couldn’t have been more welcoming. We even rewound and watched grease on vhs on our little tv in the bedroom one night and had a sunset fire outside the other. The views from the cottage were spectacular, sunset walks are definitely recommended. Though the beach access was farther than we had anticipated and the path down to the beach was a bit treacherous we braved it and enjoyed exploring. We traveled to South Haven just a fifteen minute drive away for our beach days however, much less rocky and also amazing. If you want to stay at a modern updated pristine spot, this isn’t your place. If you want to feel like you’re stepping back in time to a simpler place, surrounded by pink, floral, and familiarity this is it. We loved our time here so much and definitely want to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon cottage
This was our 2nd year here, on our 1st anniversary. Small cottage perfect for two adults. With Lake Michigan across the road, we could watch sunsets every night. Don't count on beach access however; neighborhood sits on a bluff above the lakeshore, with difficult access. Howerver, the wonderful beaches at South Haven are 20 minutes away. , and the many attractions of SW Michigan are convenient. Plus, a beautiful neighborhood. Cautions about the cottage: the full-size bed is small if you're accustomed to queen or larger; the only heater is a small space heater (not relevant most summer weeks, but our stay was CHILLY). Finally, cottage is small, don't bring a lot of stuff!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Missy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Unique summertime place near the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Eugene

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unplugged weekend escape
The perfect sweet tiny lake cottage if you want to just chill and enjoy the quiet and sound of the water for a couple of days. The cottage is simple, but it has everything you need to hang out by the lake and the walk to the public beach access is quick and easy. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
It was our second time staying here, we have enjoyed it both times. We love the convenience of walking to the beach from the cottage. It is simple and nothing fancy but that doesn’t bother us a bit. We will be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming little cottage
We enjoyed our stay in this rustic and charming cottage. It is simple and comfortable, very cozy place for two!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023