City center stay.Within a 5-minute walk of this Saugatuck vacation home, you'll find Kalamazoo Lake and Kalamazoo River. Also, Roan and Black Contemporary Gallery is within half a mile (1 km) and Lake Michigan is within 2 miles (3 km).
Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Oval Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Silver Lake - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 7 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Holland Station - 15 min drive
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
The Butler - 2 min drive
Burger King - 3 min drive
The Grill - 16 min walk
Uncommon Coffee Roasters - 18 min walk
The Southerner - 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.
The Elizabeth House - Saugatuck
Located 3/4 mile from downtown, quiet and spacious historic farmhouse offers very comfortable setting for enjoyable getaway. Offers very large bedrooms and bathrooms with first and second floor kitchens. Huge front and back yard offers ideal privacy and ample opportunity for outdoor fun. Bicycles are available at the house to explore town and surroundings. The Chain Ferry is 3/4 mile with immediate access to Oval Beach.
Property manager
John Matthew Peter Kane
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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
General
Bicycles
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: $200/event deducted from refundable damage deposit
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
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. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: $200/event deducted from refundable damage deposit For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
The Elizabeth House Saugatuck
The Elizabeth House - Saugatuck Saugatuck
The Elizabeth House - Saugatuck Private vacation home
The Elizabeth House - Saugatuck Private vacation home Saugatuck
The Elizabeth House - Saugatuck Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 160 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 160 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 160 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 160 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 160 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jenna H.
Jun 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
The property was beautiful! We stayed one night, but the house was clean. It had everything we needed plus the space we needed. Instructions and keys were given to us immediately. It made the stay plus check in and check out extremely easy.
Jenna H.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amanda H.
Jun 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Bachelorette
We stayed for a weekend bachelorette party. House was close enough to walk into town but far enough away to get a good nights sleep. Beds were very comfortable and everyone enjoyed their stay.
Amanda H.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sasha H.
May 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The property was charming amd full of character. We were there to stay for a bachelorette party. The house was a 15 minute walk to downtown Saugatuck, which was great. The house was full of everything you would need. The outdoor area was great for outdoor eating and general hanging out.
Sasha H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carol
May 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Artistically staged large house
We were shocked at how nice this house was. Large bedrooms with antiques and tons of art. A second kitchen/5th bedroom & 3 sitting rooms! Sadly, the outside no longer looks like the photis. Very overgrown. Neighborhood perfect and even had a family of deer come say hi. Weren't planning on returning.
Carol
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Molly F.
May 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Location w/ Plenty of Space
We were attending a wedding and reception at Ivy House and didn’t want to drive back to GR afterwards. This was very conveniently located, just 2 mins from the venue. There was plenty of room for 4 couples, and the host was able to get us in early so we could fr and change. Great visit and would stay again, thanks!
Molly F.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bobby S.
May 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stay
This place was exactly what we needed for our short stay. The history of the house was great to read about. Everything was what we expected from the details. The owner was very prompt with information and answered any questions we had. Property was beautiful and everyone in the family loved the stay. Definitely would recommend and will hopefully return again one day for a longer visit.
Bobby S.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen R., Lapeer, Michigan USA
Mar 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely very old home
Although we only spent one night at Elizabeth house our stay was perfect! This home is very large with all the nooks and crannies that I personally love plus comfortable beds, oodles of books to read, tons of cool artwork and other things to look at but I wouldn’t recommend staying here with little ones who don’t yet have the control or ability to keep their hands to themselves! Check in was effortless and we were greeted with a lovely fire going in the fireplace! Would definitely stay again!
Karen R.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jillian R.
Feb 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding night stay
Elizabeth house is a charming historical home right in beautiful Saugatuck. It was the perfect choice for a one night stay after our cousin's wedding.
Jillian R.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tessa B.
Jan 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family sleepover
The house is quaint with historical charm. By all accounts the beds were comfortable. We stayed in the winter and so can't speak to the outside amenities. We also didn't travel into town, so I can't speak to that either. The only criticism is that the elders in the family had a hard time finding the house as it is back off the road and the numbers are nailed up on a tree. Admittedly, I also had a moment looking for the house, but I was looking during daylight hours so it was easier to find. Everyone enjoyed the house in all of its charm. My six year old was fine, but if you have toddlers, you may need to be on high alert as there are a lot of pieces of art and objects that little hands would love to grab. There are two bedroom on the first floor, that we put the elders in so they didn't have to navigate the stairs. One was a King and the other was either a Queen or a Full bed. Upstairs is a King four-poster and a Full bed in the next room. Would recommend.
Tessa B.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deborah C.
Dec 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
We really used the house well as we gathered for a wedding - loved the historic houseThe fireplace was lovely and the whole living room/kitchen/dining room was a good place to gather, make food and visit
Deborah C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leah r.
Dec 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Board Party
A group of friends and I reserved The Elizabeth House for an all-girls holiday "board" party. It was such a cozy location and all 8 of us kept commenting how we want to come back in the summer. It's an amazing location. The house is huge! Majority of our time qas spent in the living/dining area which was a little cramped for a large party but as long as yiur group all likes eachother it makes for a better time ;) Service is a little spotty and we had some issues with the wifi (could have been user error) but it didn't hinder our stay. The only thing that could have made the stay better is a bluetooth speaker - we forgot ours! And, if there was one we couldn't find it. PS the beds are SO comfy!
Leah r.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Renee N.
Dec 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in Saugatuck
It was a nice place to stay while we had Christmas at my sisters.
Renee N.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan G.
Dec 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Wonderful experience.
Susan G.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anna W.
Dec 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Overnighter
The Elizabeth house was cozy and charming! Lots of bedroom space for plenty of guests and had all the furnishings we needed. The host was informative, helpful and easy to get a hold of if needed. Thank you for a great stay! Multiple people in our party said they would book again!
Anna W.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jacob S.
Nov 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Last minute Trip
Trip was planned last min and everything was still great.
Over all it is a great rental very nice place with a great storyline about when and how the home was built. Would highly recommend the house. We had a family wedding in the area and our entire family was able to stay in one place.
Nick
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Erin R.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a night!
There were 8 of us adults in town for a wedding. The property was clean and fresh! No "old home" smell which my sister is always worried about! 😂 Oh and thanks for having Static Guard in the laundry area! Life saver!!
The only bummer was the TV situation as the guys wanted to watch the football game, but were unable to due to no cable.
Otherwise, it was a great location and property!
Tip: If you are coming home when its dark leave a light on outside! It gets quite dark in the driveway area!
Erin R.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ana V.
Sep 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
In Praise of Old Houses
Truly a place with history. This 1834 home reminds me of the literary works by Vernon Lee, and is the perfect accommodation for art, history, and literature buffs - who will find the charming nooks and crannies of this house perfect for getting lost in.
Although there are plenty of modern amenities, we were delighted to be surrounded by beautiful traditional Persian rugs, glowing oil paintings, and various vintage tchotchkes. Coming back to this romantic house after coffeeshop and bookstore-hopping was the perfect ending to our time in Saugatuck.
We were a small group and very much enjoyed the opportunity to take a step back in time. Thank you, John Matthew for your gracious hospitality, we will definitely be back!
Ana V.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Heather DeAnn H.
Aug 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Over night stay
Good overnight stop for us but prob would not do longer
No large seating area and no shower toiletries. The window AC units could be updated.
Kitchen was well stocked however bring your own coffee. Some bedrooms needed blinds Vs sheer curtain .
Heather DeAnn H.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Shari S.
Aug 26, 2024
Saugatuck
We love the house and location and overall it was fine. There were wet clothes left in washing machine and it looks like dishes got put away dirty. There were also dirty dishes in dishwasher. We also had very little communication from our host, compared to what I get with most hosts.
Shari S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Michelle P.
Aug 26, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sisters trip
The location was great and the size of the house was accommodating for the 7 of us. The sheets were clean and the beds were comfortable. Great firepit.
Michelle P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Kathy M.
Aug 22, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Reunion
Property was in process of being cleared. I was embarrassed as my friends were driving from all over the state to meet after 50 years. I was finally able to get ahold and was told he thought we weren’t coming until tomorrow. As we waited he cleaned the upper floor and had to leave and come back later to finish. House was still dirty. Dusty and grout upstairs bathroom dirty. There was a smell of fish coming from kitchen.
Kathy M.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Latasha S.
Aug 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Latasha S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ginger T.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bridal Party Getaway
I rented the Elizabeth house for my daughter and her Bridal party to stay the night before her wedding at the Ivy House and then our family stayed there after the wedding. It was such a quaint, fun, historic house with all the needed space, close to the venue and well appointed for all we needed. Enjoyed a bon fire and relaxation the night before with 11 of us (as we used an air mattress for one person). The driveway is long so could hold all our cars. I would recommend this for any group looking for a great place to stay in Saugatuck
Ginger T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jaclyn H.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful area and very close to downtown.
Lovely. Like going back in time. The home was very large and quite grand. We really enjoyed our stay. There’s a barbecue pit and volleyball court plus there’s bikes for everyone!