Fennville, Michigan
Wonderful family vacation home on the Lake Michigan shore of Pier Cove. Only two hours from Chicago, this spacious house is located five miles south of Saugatuck/Douglas and ten miles north of South Haven on scenic Lakeshore Drive in the heart of Michigans 'Art Coast'. This large and wonderfully decorated 1870 vintage restored farmhouse can sleep 8 adults in 4 bedrooms. Three bedrooms have queen beds, the fourth room has twins. Additionally there is a nursery attached to the largest upstairs bedroom that has a twin bed, full crib and a pak n play, which will accommodate 1 infant and 1 toddler/child for a maximum of 10 persons. The house is equipped with central air conditioning and a wood burning fireplace. The beautiful large, eat-in kitchen with a granite topped island and stainless steel appliances opens on to a wooden deck for outdoor eating/grilling/cocktails/and sunset watching.
The kitchen has 2 high chairs and a booster seat also for the kids. Baby gates also provided as well as toys and books for toddlers.
There is a large second deck on the bluff above the beach with more seating to enjoy the lake views and sunrise and sunsets. This is a lovely spot for your morning coffee or evening beverage.
It is only a few steps to your private beach ( beach chairs provided) Bring your towels and toys for relaxing days in the the water and sand. Perfect !! In addition to playing on the beach, the house has a large yard and is surrounded by woods with walking trails through the adjacent Pier Cove Ravine .
The Gauntlett Beach House is perfect for families, girl friend weekends, couples and friends wanting to do wine tasting or visit craft breweries or play golf at the 3 courses within a few miles of the house.
And if you are an art lover you will find it all here in the many fine galleries and shops in Saugatuck, Douglas, and at Ox Bow School of the Arts.
Do you love musical theater Check out the professional shows at Mason Street Theater, part of
The Saugatuck Center for the Arts. Before the show you will have your choice of fine dining in the many
restaurants of the area.
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A great place to spend a relaxing weekend get-away with friends and family. I enjoyed the sunset from the private deck and my son loved the beach. The mattresses were very comfortable so I had a great sleep at night. The owner was very helpful and welcoming. I will definitely revisit the place again. Thank you Celeste!
What an amazimg location. Pics do not do justice. House is immaculate, nearby attractions amazing, private beach across street spectacular, and hosts gracious and lovely. Highly recommend.
My wife and her sister decided to have a joint family vacation. We researched most of the western Michigan coast before stumbling upon the Gauntlet House listing. This location ended up exceeding our expectations. The house is older, but equipped with modern kitchen/laundry appliances and air conditioning. Our kids especially enjoyed the option for indoor or the outdoor shower, after hours spent at the private beach. The location is perfect if you want to stay away from crowds, but also only few minutes from multiple activities and dining in Saugatuck/Douglas, Fennville, or Holland. Best family vacation we have ever planned.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! There was plenty of room for our group of 6 adults and 4 children. The private beach was perfect. The deck overlooking the water was the perfect place to enjoy coffee in the morning. The hosts could not have been kinder or more accommodating. We will definitely return for a longer stay.
This beautiful old farmhouse was a true joy to stay in the past several days. The house is tucked away in the woods with direct access to the lake. The neighborhood is perfect and we felt perfectly safe walking miles around the property each morning on our workouts. There is even a great nature preserve up the street to explore. The house is within several miles of town as well as all the great breweries (Virtue!) and wineries. So fun!! We saw deer, baby turkeys, rabbits, and lots of fish! My favorite spot was definitely the hammock in the backyard, which is perfectly placed under a canopy of trees. Celeste and Dexter are awesome hosts and the house was clean and comfortable! Will for sure be back!!
The Gauntlett house is very charming, clean and location is very private. My hope is that my family make it a tradition to come back here!
The house was perfect and we loved the location. Easy trips into Saugatuck and Holland for wine and beer tasting in the area. It was a great weekend for a group of adults.
Unique old house with original antique decor. Well kept property. Be prepared for many, many steps down to Lake, then back up. Downstairs bathroom could use some care. Overall, nice getaway.
Celeste and Dexter Are such nice people. Checked in on us, helped out with whatever we needed. The Property is absolutely gorgeous and the view of the sunset and private beach was most definitely one of the highlights of our trip. It was such a needed getaway for a group of best friends. Everyone had a great time and would love to come back again. We had a group of nine and there was plenty enough room for sleeping, gathering, eating. The outside shower was amazing as well. Such a neat feature.
Great getaway! The front porch is amazing with a great view of the lake! The short stroll across the street to the beach was wonderfully convenient. Having your own private beach and deck equipped with chairs and umbrella was a real luxury! Watching the breathtaking sunsets by campfire on the beach makes for the best way to finish a day in the life at the Gauntlett house! Thank you, Dexter and Celeste
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