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Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Butler Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Oval Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Saugatuck

Heart of Saugatuck.Within a 5-minute walk of this Saugatuck vacation home, you'll find Butler Street and Kalamazoo River. Kalamazoo Lake and Wicks Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oval Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Silver Lake - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 16 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grill @ Clearbrook - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Butler - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ida Reds - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sand Bar Saloon - ‬7 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.

Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck

Butterfly Cottage is a truly unique cottage located in the Historic district of Saugatuck. Casual cottage styling mixed with colorful spaces, this cottage makes for a comfortable stay in Saugatuck. This quaint cottage will accommodate 8 or 9 people comfortably.

The main house has two bedrooms; one with a queen sized bed and the other with a full. The bungalow, just steps away in the backyard, serves as the third bedroom and has heat and air conditioning. The bungalow has a queen size bed and also bunk beds. The bungalow has a full bath that was added in 2011. As an added convenience, there are no steps getting into the bungalow.

Located in the heart of the village district, plan on walking to all the in-town locations. The river is just a few hundred feet away with shops, restaurants and parks located within a 3-10 minute walk. If you are familiar with Saugatuck, Butterfly cottage is a stone's throw from the public boat launch, Gleason's market and Ida Reds.

We are happy to be one of the few places to welcome well mannered pets in our cottage. An added plus, the back yard is fully fenced. Please note that if you plan on bringing your pet, you need to include them in your booking. When you are inputting the number of guests, you will want to make sure you add "Yes" to the pet question as well as to include the pet information in the booking. There is an extra cleaning fee of $100 if you let me know in your booking. If there is any evidence of a pet being at the home without you including this in the booking, there will be a charge of $500.

Off street parking for 1 larger vehicle or 2 smaller ones. There is also additional parking on the street right in front of the home when available.


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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Fully-fenced
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck to the airport?

This vacation home is 44.7 mi (47-min drive) away from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck to the beach?

This vacation home is 3.5 mi (9-min drive) from Oval Beach and 6.6 mi (14-min drive) from Laketown Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck to downtown Saugatuck?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Saugatuck.

Butterfly Cottage - Unique Cottage located in Historic Downtown Saugatuck Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 209 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage with an additional sleeping area in another bldg directly in back. Lots of sleeping space. Also, a large outdoor table with lots of seating. Perfect to spend time outdoors. Both tub and shower were quite slippery, no grab bars. Maybe not perfect for seniors.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy B.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Butterfly Cottage is a Cutie!

We had a great vacation at butterfly cottage. It is decorated so cute and was very comfortable. The location is excellent. The drive to Oval Beach was short. There is a lot to see and do in Saugatuck. We went on the paddle boat, went to the beach most every day, and dined at many good restaurants. We were able to walk to town every night, which we enjoyed. I would say there are two major things that need improvement. The floors of the cottage weren’t very clean, (there was a big hairball behind the door in one of the bedrooms) and the floorboards need a good cleaning too.Landscaping: the yard was mowed, however, around the house and in the backyard, the shrubbery was overgrown and the planting areas were very weedy. In the backyard there is a nice table we sat at each evening. It is such a lovely area, but not kept up at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful family week at the Butterfly Cottage! It was perfect for me, my husband, our 10 week old daughter, my parents, and our pup. My parents stayed in the bungalow, allowing everyone to have their own space. Our dog loved the fenced in yard. We had everything we needed in the house, which is cozy and quiet. Saugatuck is beautiful and laid back, and we were able to walk everywhere - breakfast, coffee, dinner, the waterfront. The only time we needed our car was to go to the grocery. Such a relaxing vacation, we will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takis P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our familyenjoyed the butterfly cottage. So neat and sweetly decorated. Walk-in distance to downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brady V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

pleasant

The property was clean and had all of the essentials.Theer was a problem with internet & tv which was beyond control of the host. However, she went above and beyond to try to solve the issue.Only recommendation is for a handrail on the basement stairs.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brielle N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the Butterfly Cottage!

This was my second time staying at the Butterfly Cottage, and it’s such a special place. It is perfect for a girls trip - we had the best time hanging out at the house, and it’s also a very short walk right into town for coffee, shopping, and dining! I highly recommend the Butterfly Cottage and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage close to everything

This place was very nice - convenient to downtown - it is an older property, hard wood floors, so plan on hearing everyone early in the morning. The location was very quiet and convenient and easy to get around the town. The small casita does have a few issues - needs to be fumigated for ants, and other little bugs, and the toilet runs non - stop - but other than that the place is very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill M.

Charming decor, nice location, needs attention

Charming decor, great location. In need of general up keep and a new housekeeper/ property manager. Carpenter ants and stink bug problem. Only one roll of toilet paper, disposal did not work, no dishwater tablets, TV remote broken, needs a deep clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in Saugatuck

The home is located just steps away from great restaurants and shopping in downtown Saugatuck. The home was very clean and our dog enjoyed the fenced in back yard. It is a perfect home for a family visiting the area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends’ Gathering

Girlfriend’s spending a few days talking, laughing, and shopping. The Butterfly cottage in Saugatuck was the perfect place to stay. Within walking distance to all the shops and restaurants in Saugatuck.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

Trip with girlfriends. Great house and wonderful locatIon. We could easily walk in to town for shopping and meals. The house was clean and we had ample seating for hanging out. We had a wonderful stay. Host is very easy to work with and is responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

nice w suggestions

Overall the property was fine with a few caveats. For safety sake, a railing on the stairs to the basement would be advisable along with a grab bar in the shower in the main house. The house was adequately equipped. It was very clean, except for the ceiling fans which didn't seem to have been cleaned in a long time which is bad for anyone with allergies. We cleaned the one in the living room.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine S., CT

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay - need a car for groceries.

We absolutely loved the set up & cleanliness of Butterfly cottage & the bungalow. The decor is adorable & the furniture & beds were all comfy. Walking to town is a cinch & pleasant. Katherine, the manager/owner responded quickly to any inquiries. One toilet out of 2 for a fairly large group was non-working, as was the case w the overhead lights (both in the bungalow). At the end of our 2nd day (out of 3 nights), the toilet was repaired (plumber needed to make 2 trips) The lights were irreparable during our stay because the wall Switch for them needed to be replaced ( there was one dim lamp in a large room that slept 4). The filtered water by the main house kitchen sink ran at a trickle & leaked onto the counter. Plumber didn’t address that at all. There was a shortage of basic supplies towels, face cloths & TP. These were not killer problems - as we loved the place & its location. But these were all things that any diligent management wouid have checked over before our flights & arrivals for a family wedding. They were not “new” problems. The whole downtown area has the dilemma of no convenience store/grocers. It was literally impossible to find even milk for coffee! Kinda strange not being able to pick up a few basics for the house. We didn’t have a car. FYI - although town was very busy with visitors in early September, the little ferry that runs over to Douglas (& the grocery store) closes on Labor Day! The town “opens” late mornings. Lovely area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lou M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mixed

Well located, snug but adequate, casita stuffy maybe mold, some mold smelled in main house and some nasal drainage (should chk), stairs to basement need rails (could be dangerous), towels were clean but old, overgrowth of landscape. Would have liked more channels on Comcast. Some minor repair in one bathroom. Overall enjoyed the stay. Above trying to be helpful.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard O.

Terrific Location

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H., Aurora, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We loved being able to walk to everything in town!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

A great location walkable to everything downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cute and convenient

Will definitely book this property again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lexi N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend at the Butterfly Cottage

We (a medium sized group of women in our mid to late 20s) stayed at the Butterfly Cottage for a weekend and enjoyed our stay! It's a super cute cottage that easily slept 8 people. It was easy to check in/check out of and had a great outdoor space for meals. A few small things to mention: in the guest house bed there were a few ants both nights of our stay, when we arrived there was a tick in the tub of the main house shower (possibly due to the space being where the towels/linens were all put for the last guests) and we were a little tight on paper towel/toilet paper due to not having as much as mentioned in the initial check in. Overall, we had a great time and the space was perfect for our needs even with these small things. We appreciate the Butterfly Cottage hosts and their beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Butterfly Cottage, Saugatuck, MI

A lovely cottage home within walking distance to downtown Saugatuck. We had a wonderful stay and a fantastic weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn K., Clay mi

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and cozy

Comfortable seating. Beds were also comfortable Great layout for conversation. Close to everything Perfect for our girls weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This was our second time staying here. We love the location, walking distance to downtown. The cottage is super cute and there are some great updates! Only complaint is there was dog hair all over the couch and dirty laundry was left in the washer, unwashed, when we checked in. We’re all human and I understand the cleaning people have a lot to do and it was something that was forgotten about, on accident. Has absolutely nothing to do with how wonderful the cottage is. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023