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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 232.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Butler Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Oval Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchenette

About this property

Dune Buggy Cottage at Treetops - HOT TUB

Dune Buggy Cottage is part of Treetops, a Lakewood Lux property. Check us out on our website or on social media!

Listing ID for Big Red Cottage (sleeps up to 6): 2391984
Listing ID for The Lookout Cottage (sleeps up to 4): 2392097
Listing ID for Dune Buggy Cottage (sleeps 2): 2392114
Listing ID for entire Treetops compound (sleeps up to 12): 2227155

If it’s (heated/air-conditioned) glamping you're after, you can’t find anything better than the Treetops' Dune Buggy cottage. Decked in vintage sophistication, this studio-style, open-concept living space has a screened-in porch to die for.
Plus, an outdoor shower, wood-burning fireplace, and amazing views of the Saugatuck dunes and woodland. Did we mention there’s a bar?

The Treetop’s unique, vintage cottages come with a spectacular location. Perched on top of a 50-foot dune, the complex is positioned directly across the lake from downtown Saugatuck. As the primary means of access to Lake Michigan, the harbor is perpetually full of boats, music, and other fun sights.
It’s also a short 15 minute dune hike (or 2-minute drive) to award-winning Oval Beach, named in Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 25 Beaches in the World, National Geographic Traveler’s Top Freshwater Beaches in the USA, and MTV’s Top 5 Beaches in the USA.

Dining in the Dune Buggy is as rustic as the cottage. Outside, your experience is elevated by a gas grill and plenty of outdoor seating. The inside kitchenette features a coffee pot, microwave, sink, cooktop, and mini fridge/freezer.

On the large screened-in porch, sprawl out on the L-shaped couch, grab a bevy from the bar, and enjoy nature protected from the bugs. A private powder room is located off one side of the queen-sized bed, but if it’s a shower you’re after, you’ll find it outside, tucked behind a rustic, wooden facade. Nature-living at its most luxurious.

This studio-style living space is packed with sophistication and hand-picked amenities. Entering the cottage, you’ll find a living space with dining table and wood-burning stove and a bedroom tucked neatly behind a corner.

THE DETAILS

The Dune Buggy cottage is decked in vintage sophistication, making this studio-style living space the quaintest kind of lovely escape. Enjoy the wood-burning fireplace, outdoor shower and amazing views of the Saugatuck dunes and woodlands. You’ll never go back to glamping once you revel in the Lux.

SLEEPS 2

BEDROOM: Studio-style with Queen bed
BATHROOMS: Powder room & Outdoor shower

AMENITIES
• Screened porch with Roku-enabled TV
• Bar area and kitchenette
• Gorgeous views of the Saugatuck dunes/wooded area
• Outdoor Shower

Treetops is a pet-free property.

Property manager

Erica
Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Saugatuck

Located in Saugatuck, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Forever Curious Children's Museum and Holland Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting.
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Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Mount Baldhead Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Butler Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oval Beach - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 16 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Silver Lake - 10 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 22 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The BARge - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dune Buggy Cottage at Treetops - HOT TUB pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Dune Buggy Cottage at Treetops - HOT TUB?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dune Buggy Cottage at Treetops - HOT TUB located?

Located in the heart of Saugatuck, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Kalamazoo Lake and Lake Michigan. Saugatuck Chain Ferry and Mount Baldhead Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Max M.

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

Anniversary weekend

We had a wonderful time, cozy home and awesome location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owner was fantastic! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Perfect Cottage.

Excellent location and very cozy. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

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

Great

We loved everything can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

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

Perfect Getaway

Incredibly peaceful location with an attentive host who looks to make your stay the most comfortable it could be. I will definitely be looking to go back to Saugatuck using Erica's properties.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena S.

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

One of the best places to stay/perfect getaway

This is perfect cottage for weekend getaway. Very clean, peaceful, cozy, and location is excellent. Erica as a host is always available, helpful and understanding. Until next time! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel K.

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

Dune Buggy Cottage

Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

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

Erica always available to solve problems and understand instructions of amenities .

Very earthy ! Felt like I was sleeping in the tree tops !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Getaway

The dune buggy cottage was absolutely perfect for a weekend getaway. The “vibe” was perfect for a relaxing weekend to celebrate our anniversary. The screened in porch was our favorite, drinking our morning coffee , listening to the bird chirping, watching deer and wild life was the perfect way to start our mornings. Our host Erica was amazing, she helped with any questions we had almost immediately. If you like the outdoorsy feel with being actual inside BOOK this place now! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory K.

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

Surprise trip

The Buggy is so awesome! I surprised my wife with a last minute trip to Saugatuck. We had a great time enjoying the hot tub surrounded by trees. Even used the outdoor shower, plenty of hot water for us. The refrigerator and stovetop were adequate but clothes storage is lacking. We walked to the beach, took the chain ferry when possible and walked and shopped and ate. I enjoyed sitting in the screened porch and listening to the sounds of partying. We will check availability when we decide on our next visit. Great location, better once road construction is complete. Additionally, if you want to drive to the oxbow and crow’s nest trails take Park road towards and past Mt Baldhead Steps and continue through the subdivision to get to the trailheads. Disregard the “do not turn around in driveways signs” , there are many places to turn around without offending a “homeowner “.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

karen O.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

way below expectations

unfortunately, we were very disappointed in the accommodations. It did indicate that there was an outdoor shower. However, we did not realize it was the only shower also, the shower curtain was half ripped off the shower stall itself with only two sided, leaving one open side to the neighbors and had large cobwebs in it and indicated we would be able to share a hot tub and a fire pit with other residents which would’ve been fine except that the hot tub was on the other person‘s deck, and the fire pit was outside the other persons side door, which would’ve been very rude to participate in it indicated that the hot water heater was small. There was less than two minutes of hot water for each shower and they had to be spaced about 45 minutes apart as an insurance person I would say that the steps leading to the location along with the railing or an extreme liability hazard, the railing itself was weak at best , the fireplace had loose rocks and sand around the bottom of it, which made it a hindrance also . there were two space heaters one worked great one was pointless. The city of Saugatuck Oval Beach in the surrounding areas will bring us back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy K.

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

Great location

Great place and was as advertised. A little rustic which was great. I will be staying here again. Great location to walk to the beach every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

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

Really peaceful and cute cabin

Great cabin with beautiful interior and screen porch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D., Alma. MI

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

Quiet, quaint, and surprisingly spacious.

Quaint, quiet, spacious cabin with enjoyable partial wrap around porch/living room. Outdoor shower could use a wider curtain ring to provide room to move nonetheless it was a unique experience. Access to retail/restaurants is not within walking distance unless the nearby chain ferry is operational (to which the walk is a precarious one as the road offers no shoulder). Otherwise, plan to drive to Oval Beach or downtown Saugatuck. Overall, a delightful, albeit somewhat rustic, stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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

Absolutely awesome!

Had an excellent time. The property was exactly as described and exactly what we were looking for. So peaceful and unique! Two little baby fawns walked up to the screened in porch area as we were drinking coffee the morning that we left.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

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

Great spot close to everything

We really loved this cabin! We were refreshed by the large screened windows which opened up to enjoy plenty of fresh air throughout the day. We were charmed by the wood-burning stove which kept us nice and toasty warm through the brisk fall evening. We relaxed in the bubbling waters of the hot tub. We were invigorated by the quick one-mile hike to Oval Beach. We were stuffed after visiting the wonderful restaurants of downtown Saugatuck. We were delighted by the thoughtful attention of our host, Erica, who did everything to make our experience the best it could possibly be! Absolutely would recommend and look forward to booking this or any of Erica’s properties for future stays. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F.

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

Very enjoyable!

Great place to stay. Host was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Gorgeous little cabin in the woods.

Exactly as described and shown in pics. A great little get away spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina Y.

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

Hidden Gem!!

The Dune Buggy cottage, awesome for those who love the outdoors combined with the comforts of home, was an unforgettable experience. Windows on every side of the quaint little cabin allowed us a great view of nature! Great host made everything simple and easy! We will be back no doubt!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Spence B.

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

Perfectly relaxing

Communication with host was excellent . Any issues we had were taken care of without hesitation. A great relaxing time for my wife and I. We would recommend to anyone. .a stones throw to town , the chain ferry didn’t seem to be running much( probably having trouble getting workers) so the local busses worked great 1$ each person each way)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

GARY F.

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

Thank you

Its a great space. Love the screened porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Michael T.

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

Cottage getaway

Cottage was super cute and perfect for two! We loved our visit there. The shower needed to be cleaned up better with more hot water for two to shower. The floor was also sandy felling so a broom and dustpan would have helped greatly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Erica

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Our family has been visiting the Saugatuck/Douglas, Michigan area most of our life. We hold a million sepia-colored memories in our heads. As Chicagolanders, we escape suburbia for the dunes, beaches, and woodlands of the Lake Michigan shoreline every chance we get.

We enjoy the area so much that I thought others should too. At a time when the town was still quiet and homey, I started on a journey of building true vacation destinations that are unique from anything you would find in suburbia, true cabins that drive relaxation and escape.

With no appetite for owning or managing rundown, churn-n-burn properties, we prefer to focus on high-end vacation homes with incredible amenities. In order to deliver value to our guests, the properties themselves became more than places to stay, they became experiences. Providing an experience is a combination of a unique property, different than anything our guests have at home, quality in-house amenities, unique exterior amenities such as location, and on-property activities such as jacuzzi, pools, and fire features. Finally, the experience is topped off with special treatment and high-attention from the management company (quite literally, us).

Someone once told me, “After kids, you don’t go on vacation. You visit places.” I didn’t want that for Lakewood Lux. I wanted to make each property family-friendly with the comforts of home. We splurge on high-end items like kitchen appliances, pots and pans, serveware, linens and towels to ensure a guest experience that is like or better than home. Then, we make sure all the amenities are maintained by professionals. Folks work hard to earn their vacations, and I wanted to ensure their visits were pleasantly clean, comfortable, and fun, because that’s what I would want.

Revel in The Lux.

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