Emma's House-Historic House 'On the Hill' in Saugatuck

Saugatuck, Michigan
$300 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 13

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Miss Emma's house! This house offers a taste of history with the amenities of a modern home. Miss Emma, my great, great aunt bought the house in 1888 and the house has remained in the family since that time. Originally built in the 1860's, the house has been renovated, but retains the flavor of the original home. It is furnished throughout with many family antiques. Walk three blocks from the house and you will be in the heart of downtown Saugatuck. Restaurants, art galleries, shops and the harbor are all within walking distance. Saugatuck's Oval Beach, which has been listed as one of the most beautiful beaches in the country, is a short drive from the house. Or you may also take a ride across the river on the chain ferry and walk to the beach.

Enter the front hall and step into the original front parlour. Through the pocket doors you enter the family room with a dining area that overlooks the back yard.


A wood-burning fireplace adds to the cozy atmosphere of the room which also houses the TV, DVD player and the sleeper sofa. A new kitchen adjoins the family room and is fully furnished should you want to create a gourmet meal or cook up a quick treat. A washer, dryer and 1/2 bath line the back hall. On the back porch you will find a spray hose with warm water for a quick rinse after a trip to the beach.

Three bedrooms and a full bath are on the second floor. Two bedrooms are furnished with new, Queen-size reproduction beds and family antiques. The third bedroom is furnished with a double bed and the original Art Deco furniture of the 1920's (new mattress, of course).

The attached apartment is where the last bedroom and full bath are located as well as a fold out queen sofa, living room, spacious kitchen, and its own washer and dryer.

The apartment is conveniently all on one level. It does not have a ramp, but is handicap friendly with large doorways and a step in shower with grab bars.

Frank's Apartment, though connected to Emma's House, has its own two entrances and exits, parking area, heat and air conditioning and connecting door which can be locked or unlocked on either side for privacy.

*Please note, sometimes the apartment is available and sometimes it is not. So, sometimes only the 3 bedroom & 1.5 bath side of the house is available. In these cases, you will be given a chance to withdraw your request if this isn't enough room for your group, or if you do decide to rent, the price will be adjusted to reflect the less space ($235 off season, $300 on season)

*If you are interested in just renting the main 3 bedroom side of the house, please contact me here as well. It rents for $300/night $1840/week Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend & $235/night $1450/week the rest of the year. I can adjust your rental rate manually if it comes up as the full house rate of $435/night on season or $360/night off season.

*If you are interested in renting Frank's Apartment only, please see our listing for that property #4275339 and/or contact us. It rents for $195/night Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, $1210/week. $160/night, $1000/week the rest of the year.

We are following the guidelines of the CDC and WHO in our health and safety practices ...

-Contactless check in and check out. We unlock the unit for you earlier in the day and leave a key for you to use. Then you leave the key and the place unlocked, and if possible give us a call when you check out.

-If possible, we wait several hours or a day to go over and clean after a group has left to let things settle.

-Then when we come to clean, we open all the windows and turn the fans on to air out the place.

-We wash the sheets and towels with hot water.

-Then we clean everything like usual.

-At the end we go around with the WHO recommended type of disinfecting bleach (not laundry bleach) mixed with the recommenced ratio of water and disinfect: counters, faucets and taps and shower controls, handles of appliances and doors and cabinets, light switches, AC control, lamps, remotes, soap dispensers, TV and DVD player and Roku box, info book, key, and where people frequently touch the windows and blinds.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Coin Laundry Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

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

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 13

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Cheryl B.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    The house was clean and very pleasant the Christmas Decor was a nice touch.

  • Alicia J.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Location was ideal only a short drive or walk to downtown. The home was older yet charming and we felt we had plenty of space for our group of 5 adults. The host was communicative when needed which was appreciated. We noticed there was not any shampoo or body wash offered in the bathroom and a bath rug should be added. Otherwise, it was a perfect stay!

  • Erin H.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Great for families. My three year old loved the toys. My teens like the movie selection and the fact they could walk downtown. One block from restaurants shopping and a playground. Furnished with historic style but also cozy for kids.

  • TIM E.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 7, 2025

    great space, parking was an issue the city's no parking removed the on-street parking included the instruction. so no designated spaces. It was disappointing there was no access to local tv stations.

  • Carol W.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    House was adorable!! Everything was very clean, neighborhood was quiet, all shops and dining within easy walking distance. Aron very responsive to any questions i had.

  • Pat Q.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Perfect location and plenty of room

  • Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    Perfect!

  • Al W.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    Great spot for 3 or 4 couples!! Great location very close to town.

  • Diana P.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 3, 2025

    Emma's house is a lovely property with all the amenities one could need. We rented the whole house and found the extra apartment just right to give each couple plenty of space.

  • Nina M.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Excellent stay. Property had everything you need plus more. Very clean and wonderful location.

  • Joan W.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    We absolutely fell in love with Emma’s House. The home is conveniently located within walking distance to downtown. Emma’s House is thoroughly equipped for families and children. It truly felt like home. Aron was a wonderful host. Very responsive and caring. We will certainly return. We loved that there were deer families roaming the neighborhood.

  • Kathy J.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay and its proximity to the restaurants and shopping.

  • Elizabeth M.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    This is the second time we’ve rented this space and it is perfect for our needs. We are a family of 6 and one of my daughters has two young children so the apartment space was a perfect oasis for them when they needed their naps and some quiet time. Being connected to the rest of the house made it easy for everyone to gather for meals and relaxing. The main house was perfect for the rest of us. Plenty of kitchen supplies and cookware. Plenty of towels. The outside tap (that also had warm water!) for rinsing off sandy feet and the spacious yard was just what everyone needed to unwind and have a great time together. We love Saugatuck. Thank you!

  • BIANCA D.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    We loved having two kitchens and the sweet front porch to chat on. Overall a great stay and very easy communication.

  • Abby E.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    We rented Emma’s house for our wedding party to stay in during the weekend of our celebration! The house is incredible, especially if you are in to history! The hosts were friendly and responsive and we had everything we needed for our stay! Convenient location walking distance from all the fun of downtown Saugatuck, we were super comfortable, and we were dazzled by the beauty of the house itself! We would absolutely stay again!

  • Marilyn M.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    Nice place! Best part was the cleanliness and location. Would stay again.

  • Molly G.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Emma’s house is quaint and nestled into a quiet, peaceful neighborhood a short walk away from shops and eateries. It was stocked with lots of dishes, toys, etc.Clean and comfortable. We had a wonderful stay.

  • Shannon B.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    We had a great stay at this beautiful house. Family and friends stayed with us and there was plenty of room for us to visit and relax. We were pleasantly surprised by the little box of toys and books for my young children. The old stairs are steep but there were a couple baby gates provided which was very helpful. The front porch was so peaceful- we loved enjoying our morning coffee in the rocking chairs. Frank’s apartment was very spacious for our friends who were able to have their own space when desired yet be connected to us and join in the festivities as they pleased. The house is a short walk to downtown which was so nice to go back and forth for meals, shopping and kid naps. The host provided basically everything we needed besides groceries which was so ideal! For the next trip we book to Saugatuck, we definitely plan on booking this house! Well worth it

  • Paul J.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    Very clean and close to downtown! The house was stocked with all necessary items!

  • Ray B.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    Our son got married Friday and three of his sisters and families and my wife and I enjoyed our stay very much. It was very comfortable and allowed us plenty of room to not be crowded.

  • regina P.

    Submitted May 16, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    Cute house and town

  • Kim H.

    Submitted May 16, 2025

    Stayed May 12, 2025

    This was a perfect place for 4 friends to stay. Would come back just to stay here.

  • Submitted May 8, 2025

    Stayed May 6, 2025

    Excellent accommodations!!! Highly recommend!!

  • Leasha T.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 20, 2024

    Excellent location !

  • Ashley B.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    This house was great for our quick weekend away to Saugatuck. It was within walking distance to every thing we wanted to do or see. We had 7 adults and so much room. All of us saved it so we can try to visit again witb our families!

  • Jennifer M.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    Great location, minutes from everywhere House was great

  • Lily S.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    We had a wonderful stay for a girls weekend. Lots of space and communal areas. Pull out couch in the living room had an additional pillow top cover and was very comfortable. Thank you for a great stay!1

  • Alice P.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    Excellent property! House felt like home to our family of 11. Host was wonderful to work with - definitely above & beyond. We had a pleasant, peaceful stay. Great time & place for fun & for our family to slow down & reconnect.

  • Robert B.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    Everything was superb!!!

  • Jeannie R.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    Perfect for a golf weekend. Clean, big, and very quiet location for being so close to the down-town. Had a great stay and will be visiting again if we are lucky enough.

  • Miranda H.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    We needed a larger place to stay for our daughter’s wedding. This place was perfect! We couldn’t have asked for a better place. I wish we had more time to explore the town more. However, the local restaurant we ate it on Friday was fantastic. We needed a large place close to Holland. Thanks for having the perfect place for our family!

  • Arthur S.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    Easy, comfortable and accomodating. Home away from home.

  • Christy M.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    Amazing Location! Fantastic communication. Such a fun time!

  • Wesley R.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 12, 2024

    Clean and spacious. The owners put in a lot of thought with instructions around the house. There are plenty of board games, chairs, space, yard games, etc. Highly recommended!

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