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Charming Bungalow On Top Of The Hill ~ Close To Lake Michigan Beaches!

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 694.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fennville, MI
  • Hutchins Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Silver Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Oval Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Bungalow On Top Of The Hill ~ Close To Lake Michigan Beaches!

Welcome to the Tommygun ​Hilltop Hideaway​!​

You are sure to enjoy this quiet historic home and all the amenities that it has to offer; Walk downtown to restaurants like Salt of the Earth, Hop-n-Pizza, The Blue Goose or gather groceries at Wagoner's and cook at home! You may also enjoy the well-acclaimed Forever Curious Children's Museum just a few blocks away. Launch your boat at Hutchin's Lake or head down the road to the Lake Michigan beach at West Side County Park or Pier cove (10 Minutes). Pop in to Douglas or Saugatuck (just 15 minutes away) to do some shopping, gallery browsing , or go for a historic Dune Schooner ride! Enjoy a glass or your favorite wine at Fenn Valley Vineyards or pick some apples and have some fresh baked pie at Cranes Pie Pantry!

Right in the back yard of this home sets a huge outdoor playground to keep your kids busy while you relax the day away with your favorite beverage!

Property manager

Dave

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Set temp to 60 degrees in the winter, 80 degrees in the summer upon departure. Do not move the furniture. Burn candles in emergency situations only.
- Please return thermostat to 60 degrees in the winter and 80 degrees in the summer upon departure
- Please do not move or re-arrange the furniture • Please burn candles in emergency situations only.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Fennville

Fennville is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Fennville, MI

What's nearby

  • Hutchins Lake - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Virtue Cider - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Fenn Valley Vineyards - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Silver Lake - 17 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Oval Beach - 20 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 22 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tastee Treet - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Saugatuck Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Goose Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪What-Not-Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Bungalow On Top Of The Hill ~ Close To Lake Michigan Beaches! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Bungalow On Top Of The Hill ~ Close To Lake Michigan Beaches!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Bungalow On Top Of The Hill ~ Close To Lake Michigan Beaches!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Bungalow On Top Of The Hill ~ Close To Lake Michigan Beaches! located?

Situated in Fennville, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Forever Curious Children's Museum and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Hutchins Lake. Virtue Cider and Kalamazoo River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aug-Sept Weekend

Cozy, clean, great location! Short drive to the beach to watch the sunset over Lake Michigan. Near great restaurants yet rural enough to see starry skies!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The property was clean and as described. Although it is only 2 bedrooms. The kids loved the bunk beds, and the school playground nearby. Close walk to the little town, and only a short drive from many fun activities and beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Adrienne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Good Stay

Overall, the house was clean. This is not a 3 bedroom house as the listing states. A pull out couch in the living room does not make a third bedroom. When you are traveling with teenagers, privacy is important so having a third bedroom is important to us. The kitchen is nice and well stocked with dishes and supplies. The bedrooms were fine but the beds not too comfortable. The living room furniture was okay but the sofa seemed a little bit dingy. We did enjoy staying in this area as it is a short drive to many of the towns we were visiting for our vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam M., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we needed

Fantastic communication. Great property. Walkable to Fennville and a short drive to anywhere else you’d want to go. Do yourself a favor and book it now!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming house, good location

The house was very tidy and has plenty of character. Nice antique accents throughout and we appreciated the well stocked kitchen and laundry. It's in a great location for beach hopping or wine touring. Good communication with Dave and a very enjoyable stay overall. On an aside, a grill on the patio would be nice addition.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Property was clean and well maintained Check in process very simple Within half hour of our destination points Listing states 3 bedrooms although there are just 2 which was not a problem for us Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, convenient location

This was a great location for us-close enough to Lake Michigan to spend lots of time at the beach but quiet at night. The little town it's located in has a couple parks for kids and a few restaurants, but is quite small. The house is easy to stay in, with all of the essentials (although a few more plates and somewhere to hang wet swimsuits would be nice). The only issue I would note is that there were a lot of air fresheners; the weather was great, so we just opened a lot of windows, but the smell was quite strong.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cecil T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet slice of Heaven

Had trouble getting into the house initially, so look for the emails you get when booking even if it was 3 months prior. The house is very nicely maintained, and there are plenty of supplies for cooking and living. The house manager also left plenty of information about things to do and places to eat in the area, which was nice. The neighborhood is very quiet. The beds were a bit hard but not terrible. Close to Holland, Saugatuck, and Douglas for all your beaching and shopping needs. Definitely would consider staying again if I'm visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Nickolas K.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Ants, and an unethical property manager.

The property was fine, it is what you expect at the price point. The town is charming, welcoming, and has things for both kids and adults to do. It's also 20-30 minutes from many other places and things. Our real only issue was with ants and with Dave the property manager. We notified Dave of the ants by the front door as soon as we saw a large group of them moving a crumb from under the couch towards the doorway. We aren't picky people, we kill them and wipe up the floor. Next day, more ants. I messaged Dave and told him of the issue. He responded saying that "ants have never been an issue before." That's an obvious lie considering the four preexisting traps and a can of Raid Ant killer under the sink; regardless, I tell him I will pick up some additional bait traps on our way home. The response I got was, and I quote, "Copy" . No call to action or reimbursement on his behalf. I get traps, put down 3, spray 2 large nests outside of the front door and call it a day. 2 days later, another large gathering of ants right outside of the front bedroom door. I follow them and they're leading straight towards a gap in the trim just outside of the bedroom. I kill them all, spray some more, adjust the traps and message Dave. I give him the rundown. He sounds surprised and he claims someone will be out that day to spray. We weren't home until that evening but saw no evidence of anyone spraying. My wife left her sandals outside of the side door to dry in the sun and they were undisturbed. There was also no flag or other identifier letting people know to keep children and pets away as is customary with an insect treatment being applied. Considering there is an elementary school literally in the backyard, you would think any self respecting terminator would do that. So, we ask Dave if he is willing to waive the cleaning fee. His response, and I will quote, "Nick, As long as you leave us a good review not mentioning the ants, we would be willing to give you $XXX.xx back. Would that be fair enough? If so, I would need your address as we will be sending you a separate check outside of this site. This site would otherwise take a piece of that too..." This review is my response. I'll gladly swallow W of the cleaning fee to shine light on the ethics of Dave and save another family the headache. I have video and photos.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L., Ellijay, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy Little Cottage

The property was very well maintained inside and out. It had been remodeled and/or updated including top of the line appliances. Kitchen had great selection of cookware and dishes with lots of countertops. Main bedroom was small but very comfortable bed and linens. Didn't use second bedroom which had bunk beds. Plenty of room, nice dining area and living room.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn R., PA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

Well-kept and maintained charming cottage. Very clean with everything I needed for an extended work stay. Lovely area, quiet neighborhood. The owner is a wonderful person, easy to work/talk with and very quick in responding to any questions I had; and very helpful when an unexpected circumstance arose. I highly recommend this property and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 25 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite Little Town - Just what we needed.

We had a wonderful stay in Fennville, Michigan. The owner of the property (David) did a great job with responding quickly to various questions that we had. We are so grateful for him opening his home to us for our Michigan getaway. If you have younger kids, this property backs right up to a school playground and baseball field. Really cool place to have a vacation. We highly recommend it!!! Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice quiet but fun stay

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Corey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home away from all the noise

Home was very nice and just as advertised. We loved how the setting was away from all the traffic and noise. Checking in and out was hassle-free. We would certainly recommend this home for anyone traveling to the Saugatuck/Holland area.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house was clean and we'll kept

It was a nice stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kelley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little home

The property was in a good location...easy to get to beaches and towns. The house is very cute. Dave was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Tracey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Stay, Decent Price

The location was great for visiting many attractions in the area. Less than fifteen minutes away from almost anything you want to do. Highly recommend the lavender farm and Sailing Saugatuck. Check in was easy and the property was clean. There were many items to make your stay comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Lionel G., wilmette IL

Avoid

The owner is desperate in getting some income for his investment, to the point of doubling the cleaning fee to clean his 1,000 square feet dwelling and begging repetitively for a 5 start review. He claimed that the unit was left dirty when in fact the home was left in a brooming condition. Particularly all towels were nicely folded back on bathroom shelves, the garbage was put in large bags since no garbage disposal service is paid for by the owner. From my side, I had to live there for three days out of six with no AC in 90 degree weather. Also, there is a strong sewage smell at night particularly that is very incommoding. Seems like a typical bait-and-switch scheme, as price seems moderate at first but owner tries to hold back deposit illegally. Avoid
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

Nice price and everything you could need for a stay away from home!

Good location on edge of town next to school with easy routes to West Side County Park Beach and Holland. Better than a hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., USA

Wonderful, clean, roomy home!

Four of us stayed in this home for a week over the 4th of July holiday. We loved it! The home is roomy, very clean and in a great location! We were able to visit several beach towns that were all within an hour’s drive of the house (Grand Haven, South Haven, Holland and Saugatuck). There was also a beach just ten minutes down the road. The home was well stocked and was within walking distance of a grocery store. Cranes and Fenn Valley Winery were great places to visit in town. It was very quiet while we stayed. We will definitely keep this home in mind for future visits!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

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