Lake Michigan cottage private beach access, season begins May 1

Fennville, Michigan
$267 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Charming, quaint Lake Michigan cottage with private beach access. Located in Ganges township on scenic Lakeshore Drive in a lovely wooded setting just 100 yards from Lake Michigan. The resort village of South Haven is 12 miles to the south and Saugatuck/Douglas 7 miles to the north. Available for rent May through October. Please check calendar for minimum nights required.
The cottage is approximately 800 Square feet with a 8x10 deck, perfect for a couple or a small family. There isa large living area with peaked wood plank ceiling ,kitchen, bath and 2 bedrooms that sleep a maximum of 4. All linens except beach towels are furnished. There is a wall furnace and a new 15,000 btu window air conditioner in the LR area. Wi-Fi and cable TV are available.
An easy stroll down a gravel path takes you to stairs that access the beach. There are two stairway options, stone steps to a lower deck and then on to the beach or easier wooden stairs to the north of the stone steps. See photos of both. Just to the south of us is West Side County Park and to the north more private beach. Our beach is marked private property though Michigan law does permit shore walkers. Please note the private beach is shared with the owners ( two old retired folks) and our family. After several years of high water on Lake Michigan the Lake levels are lower and we are again blessed with a great wide beach! We do provide beach chairs and umbrella.

The Saugatuck/Douglas and South Haven area has many choices for dining, shopping, boating, golfing, theater and other vacation and cultural activities.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon monoxide detector On The Property But There Are Gas Appliances; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector With You On The Trip) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted May 11, 2021

    Stayed May 3, 2021

    The property exceeded our expectations. Especially the location. You can walk out to the waters of Lake Michigan, and the view is stunning. We were also able to have beach bonfires which was a first time experience for everyone in our 4 person party. Just the views and the lake is well worth it. The only downside is that one bedroom had the queen bed for one couple but the other bedroom had small twin beds for us. This is more fitted for a family with kids not couples. But that was minor.

  • Joan R.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 21, 2025

    Another cozy sat at the cottage!!

  • Marilyn S.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    Charming, cozy cottage with a beautiful private beach on Lake Michigan. Nicely decorated, very clean, comfortable beds. The kitchen has everything you could need. The hosts were very welcoming - they greeted us & even had the lights on for us when we arrived! They have TV, internet & Wifi which my grandson enjoyed in the evening. Close to Saugatuck & lots of fun things to do. We loved the cottage & our stay there and hope to come back!

  • Linda B.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 1, 2025

    Cozy secluded cottage. Very clean.

  • Lisa E.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 24, 2025

    We had a lovely stay. The cottage was very clean and exactly as described! The location was perfect!

  • Devin L.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    We enjoyed our week long stay. Cottage had a lot of space for our family of 3 and is a short walk to the beach and playground. Beach was sandy and great for swimming. Great location for seeing the sights around saugatuck and South Haven!

  • Amanda C.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    This was exactly what I needed. The rental was as listed and amazing. The lake was wonderful. The cabin was great. And the air conditioning worked wonderfully. It was cozy, quiet, and relaxing. Will definitely be back.

  • Dwebb J.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    My wife and I stayed for a couple nights in this comfortable family cottage. A great place to stay to visit Saugatuck and South Haven. Orchards, bakeries, and wineries are easily accessed from here. Having a private beach area is a plus. The hosts live close by and are very accommodating.

  • Kelly D.

    Submitted May 30, 2025

    Stayed May 17, 2025

    Darling cabin with beach access! Don’t miss the sunsets!

  • Rebecca B.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Stayed Memorial Weekend with my daughter's. We loved the cottage! There was plenty of room for the four of us. It was very clean. The kitchen and bathroom were well equipped with everything we needed. The cute yellow cottage, trees surrounding it, and the stairs to the beach gave a whimsical feel to the area. Beautiful sandy Beach that you can walk for a long ways. We would definitely come back.

  • Bryan K.

    Submitted May 11, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    This is a beautiful stay. Just a 1-2 minute walk from the beach. It has very pleasant surrounding forestry, was peaceful and quiet. The home was very clean and had a true cottage vibe to it. Would love to return in the future.

  • Corrine and Art L.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    At after several months of a critical health issue, my husband and I needed a 'get away' and this was a wonderful choice. The cottage provided everything we needed. It was clean...and cute! We were so pleased to find that we were very close to the water - just a short path and a few steps to an amazing beach. The neighborhood was quiet and we were very close to communities for good food and some extra scenery. Thanks for sharing your peaceful cottage. We will be back!

  • Tamyra Perine S.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    Lovely cottage down short wooded lane to private beach. Great restaurants in Fennville, Saugatuck and South Haven.

  • Ethy D.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    My son and I had a great time at this cottage. Many things to do in the area. The beach was very nice.

  • Joyce F.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Only suggestion would be to add laundry facilities. The humidity would not allow beach and bath towels to dry.

  • Angela B.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    We took our two children (5 and 2) and stayed a week for the 4th of July. It was a relaxing time and we had a lot of fun!

  • Kevin D.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    Central location perfect for active or lazy really enjoyed the stay

  • Harlene B.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    The cottage is very comfortable and nicely decorated. It’s a very short walk through the woods to the lake. The owners are very responsive. We locked ourselves out one day and they immediately took care of us. Highly recommended.

  • Joseph F.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 4, 2024

    Wonderful little cottage out of the way with private beech access. Close to several other beeches and neat towns to keep you entertained.

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Includes taxes and fees
$267+
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