The Sanctuary at Deer Dune, Saugatuck, Beautifully stylish, Beautifully relaxing

Saugatuck, Michigan
$1321 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Deer Dune, the Dune house is located at the end of the road in a secluded Saugatuck MI enclave of a handful of homes. Nestled in oaks, pines and decades old rhodendrums that blanket the landscaping. The home is an architectural gem and is regularly frequented by Deer, Turkey and the Owl. Enjoy the relaxation of rural refinement and the sounds of Lake Michigan on the dunes with all the amenities of Douglas, Saugatuck and Oval & Douglas Beach just minutes away.
The Dune House, brings the outside in with expansive windows and doors that reach from floor to ceiling and doors that sweep open to bring in uninterrupted nature and landscaped panoramas. Deer Dune’s décor is rich in eclecticism with contemporary furnishings, antiques and appointments and original art that show case stunning contemporary lines. We like to think it’s fun, cozy, comfortable and smart with a deference to the traditions of lake Michigan that will create a nostalgia, memories and stories to last a lifetime.
Home Amenities At a Glance:
Five bedrooms with four bathrooms, two ensuite.
Spacious layout with 3 houses. (Main house) Two bedrooms, one up and one main level, the loft and street side. The Loft has a private balcony. Two (2) bathrooms, laundry room, and open living area with living, TV, stereo, dining, kitchen, wood burning fireplace with complimentary firewood.
(Cottage house) Two bedrooms, named the library and the Cottage room, one up and one down. The Cottage, upstairs bedroom is ensuite with bathroom.
(Studio house) One bedroom ensuite with shower. Private balcony. The lower level is the game room with pool table, TV and lounge area seating.
Outdoor covered and screened dining. Sunning porch.
Gourmet kitchen with counter island seating for four. Dining table seats 8. Outside BBQ
Fireplace, wood burning with complimentary firewood.
Hot Tub, 4 person.
Three Televisions
Borders conservancy land.
Close to:
Douglas Beach .9
Oval Beach 1.9 mi
Mt Baldhead Park 1.6 mi
Crows Nest Trail 1.7 mi
Saugatuck Dune State Park 6.6 mi
Downtown Douglas 1.8mi
Downtown Saugatuck 2.3 mi
Downtown Fennville 10.2 mi
Cranes Farm and Pie Pantry 8.2 mi
Dune Rides 3.9 mi
Wineries, Spas, Cafes, Brewery, pilates, yoga, boutiques and farmers market.
Reservations:
We have a 2 night minimum and offer a 10% discount for stays of seven (7) nights or more.
Rental contract is required for all reservations.
We do not allow parties, weddings or events.
Parking is limited to four (4) vehicles. No on-street parking.Quiet hours are from 10PM to 9AM. Fire Pit has arrived. Infrared Sauna st some point in November 2023. Paddle boards next summer 2024
Permit# CSTR-220043

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Food And Water Bowls Are Available Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 4300 Sq Ft (400 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathrobes Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Parasailing Nearby Sledding Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Games Pool Or Billiards Table Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • 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 Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • mary

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    Great place for family reunion

  • Dan B.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2026

    Stayed Apr 8, 2026

    Wonderful property. Very spacious and stylish. Serene setting.

  • Diana L.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2026

    Stayed Mar 25, 2026

    It was really beautiful. I'm one of the buildings had a little bit of a musty odor to it where the garage was and they made into a pool table. And then the electrical did not work in the bathroom of that same building, but overall it was really a great property. We definitely would go there again. It was a beautiful surroundings. The host was easy to communicate with. It was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. I was so impressed with all of that so yeah great great property.

  • Christine M.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2026

    Stayed Mar 5, 2026

    Our party of seven had an incredible long weekend at Deer Dune. We were celebrating two milestone birthdays and the space was perfect for parents with adult children and spouses! Everything in the home was beautiful. We loved the artwork, the comforts of home, and all the amenities you could ask for. The house has everything you need! Highly recommend and would be happy to return someday!

  • Abby D.

    Submitted Feb 2, 2026

    Stayed Jan 30, 2026

    House was beautiful and well equipped for a weekend away with friends. Loved the hot tub and sauna, especially on a cold weekend in January! Host was responsive and very helpful!

  • Jason F.

    Submitted Jan 21, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    House was wonderful everything was in great condition

  • Kerry T.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 21, 2025

    This was a beautiful house and location. We had 2 families and we had plenty of space. The house was well equipped and a great place to hang out. Highly recommend!

  • Kaureen D.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    This was the perfect property to spend a weekend with my 4 sisters. We were thrilled with the location, the scenery, the local wildlife and the opportunity to stay in a home that met all our needs. Every comfort of home we could imagine was met or exceeded our expectations. The attention to every detail and the effort to anticipate all our needs was deeply appreciated. We hope to have an opportunity to visit The Sanctuary in the further!

  • Kristen H.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Beautiful and great experience. The host was quick to get back with us on any questions we had.

  • Kim S.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Super spacious, relaxing home that’s perfect for a group of friends. Screened in porch with a large table where all 10 of us could sit at the same time was appreciated as well as all the comfortable chairs and sofas inside. More than 1 fridge to use for overflow Big, well stocked kitchen. Secluded backyard in the woods. Very quiet neighborhood. Easy walk to Douglas Beach which was helpful due to limited parking. Easy drive to town. Hosts responded instantly to questions. Highly recommend this gem!

  • Vanessa N.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    We loved Deerdune! A quiet hidden retreat but so close to everything! We saw wildlufe everyday. The house had everything we needed. Would highly recommend.

  • Devin T.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Excellent Place to stay, great location, great host

  • Gail M.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Lots of space and amenities for our family vacation

  • leslie n.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    Our stay did not start well as our host gave us the wrong entry code for the lockbox. We called the number given to us to reach our host, only to have it go right to voicemail. After waiting outside for 15-20 minutes, we finally managed to reach the host to get the correct code. This property was well decorated, and the kitchen had everything and more. I was surprised considering the high level of furnishings that the mattress on the beds were terrible. None of the mattresses offered any support and all needed to be replaced. Considering the price of this rental I was very disappointed that the bedding did not offer the same quality as the furnishings of the rest of the house. Everyone in our party was complaining about the beds. The air conditioning was sub-zero on the main floor of the main part of the house, but very warm and uncomfortable on the upper floor. Overall, even though the house was beautifully decorated it didn't make up for the sagging mattresses and poor air conditioning on the upper levels.

  • Lesley W.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    This is a fantastic place to stay for a large family or a group of friends. Five bedrooms and four baths across three buildings. (One important note: There’s only one bedroom with a bath that’s on the ground floor. Good to know if you have someone who can’t do stairs.) Game room with pool table and big tv is a great addition. The hot tub and fire pit are in beautiful settings. The house is in a tree-filled neighborhood and backs up to a wooded hill. Feels very private but is easy access to Oval Beach and Douglas Beach (we drove but very close). Downtown is a quick drive. Also fast to get to Holland. House is very well decorated with interesting art and lots of well-thought-out touches. Lots of towels, hair dryers, extremely well-appointed kitchen with a number of pantry staples. Lots of deck space for hanging out. Overall, we give this place a 10 out of 10. Our group of five adults and four teens was more than satisfied. Thank you!

  • Katherine K.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed Apr 28, 2025

    Wonderful stay!

  • Dan C.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2025

    Stayed Feb 19, 2025

    House was in great location. Very well appointed with everything we needed. Multiple buildings connected by walkways and covered porches made it feel like we had a private resort to ourselves. Everyone had a blast. We will be back!

  • Kelly J.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2024

    Stayed Dec 5, 2024

    The property was excellent and beautiful. The house was gorgeous, roomy and had everything anyone could want. We can’t wait to return.

  • Stacey S.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2024

    Stayed Oct 13, 2024

    This house was perfect for our fall break getaway. The house is in a neighborhood but the lot is wooded so it feels more private than it is. There are three separate buildings which was perfect for our group. We wish one of the king beds was on a main level as it is hard for my parents to get up and down the stairs. The art work is amazing and the house is very well appointed. We had everything we needed for our week stay. The neighborhood and surrounding cities are all very dog friendly so our Doodles were able to come along and enjoy walks in the neighborhood and in town. Host was very responsive. Would stay again! Thanks!

  • Annie E.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 19, 2024

    I can’t say enough about this home. It exceeded our expectations and had everything our family needed for a wonderful stay. Highly recommend this home and we will definitely be back in the summer! Thank you Michelle!

  • Patti S.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    This property was just perfect in every way—lots of spaces to gather, a well appointed kitchen, and beautiful bedrooms. And the outdoor environment was just so serene. It truly was the perfect gathering place for our family. Many thanks for sharing this special place with us!

  • Regina B.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    We rented The Sanctuary at Deer Dune for my daughter and her wedding party. It was PERFECT! The property is clean, spacious and full of interesting art pieces. I'm not sure the photos do it justice. The location is great for trip to the beach and hanging in town.

  • Mackenzie C.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    The house was perfect for our girls weekend! Convenient location but felt private too! The house is stocked with everything you could need and is very comfortable and clean.

  • Jane B.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    Picked this beautiful home for our family of 8 plus a dog to be together while in Saugatuck for our sons wedding. The home was perfect in that it had common areas for meals and games and conversation and then 3 separate locations with privacy to be able to retire and sleep with comfy beds and en-suite bathrooms. The home is loaded w/amazing pieces of art, sculptures, books and floor to ceiling windows to look out at nature and trees and dunes. We were visited every night with a number of deer and our early morning walks to the beach and coffee were just as enjoyable. This rental is awesome and all you need is to pack a bag and renew and refresh yourselves. Our family hopes to return again. Thank you Michelle .

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