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

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Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10399 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Saugatuck, MI

Oval Beach5 min drive
Saugatuck Center For the Arts6 min drive
Butler Street6 min drive
Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

Property manager

Michelle Mayne

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

no weddings or events.

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

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number CSTR-220043

About the area

Saugatuck

Located in Saugatuck, this holiday home is on a lake. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

View more Holiday homes in Saugatuck

Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

Mount Baldhead Park - 4 min drive
Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 4 min drive
Oval Beach - 5 min drive
Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 6 min drive
Butler Street - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Butler - ‬6 min drive
‪The BARge - ‬7 min drive
‪Wicks Park Bar And GRI - ‬7 min drive
‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
‪The Southerner - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sanctuary at Deer Dune, Saugatuck, Beautifully stylish, Beautifully relaxing pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Sanctuary at Deer Dune, Saugatuck, Beautifully stylish, Beautifully relaxing?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sanctuary at Deer Dune, Saugatuck, Beautifully stylish, Beautifully relaxing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sanctuary at Deer Dune, Saugatuck, Beautifully stylish, Beautifully relaxing located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kalamazoo Lake and Lake Michigan. Wicks Park and Mount Baldhead Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dermot M.

24 June 2024

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

Family vacation with 5 adult children.

We’ve been coming to Saugatuck for years so we are very familiar with the area. This was the perfect summer rental for my wife and me along with our 5 adult children plus significant others. It is hard to find a place for 10 adults with nice bedrooms and full baths for everyone. The interior decor was beautiful. The kitchen was fully furnished just like at home. We had some amazing meals and great memories. We really loved the table for ten on the screened in porch. It easily fit our group plus a few visitors one night. It was a nice surprise to see how nicely the house was stocked with wine and cocktail glasses, board games, beach towels, robes, pool table, card table, fire pit, and a beautiful Weber grill. The three buildings on the property gave people privacy and the ability to come together. Any time I had a question for the owner they were quick to respond.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

1 Feb 2024

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

Birthday Celebration

Everything about my stay with my family at this property exceeded my expectations. Communication with the property manager was great and the amenities at our disposal were fantastic. We are planning a return trip in the summer to full take advantage of the outdoors as our stay was during winter months.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

2 Jan 2024

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

End of Year Recharge

We escaped as a family to relax and recharge from a crazy year. The property gave us the opportunity to rest and recharge in our own spaces and gather together to share meals and enjoy a crackling fire. The spa like amenities were a nice touch to the home (hot tub, infared sauna, robes). Our teenagers enjoyed game room, library, and movie nights while us adults relaxed with a fire and wine. We walked to Douglas Beach and ran to Mt. Baldhead to climb the stairs. We drove to Oval Beach and went sledding and hiked Saugatuck Dunes State Park. We explored local art galleries and visited wineries. There truly is something for everyone at this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan I.

10 Oct 2023

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

Sanctuary at Deer Dune

Wish we could have spent more time in this spectacular location in Saugatuck MI. Every room was polished and comfortable with gorgeous finishes tastefully done with stunning artwork throughout. The walk ways between private spaces made it easy to unload and move from one space to another. Felt like home with soft lighting throughout giving it a a cozy aesthetic. I would highly recommend Sanctuary at Deer Dune. Fitting name as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elijah B.

30 Sept 2023

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

Great, quiet spot!

This property was everything we hoped for and more. Michelle was very responsive and a kind host. There were no surprises and no moments of "Ahh, I wish _____." Truly a great spot and plenty of space for everyone. We had 5 adults and 4 kids - even when it was naptime, the kids could keep up their energy while the little one slept in a different house. Great spot for families!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire A.

7 Aug 2023

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

A relaxing getaway

I wanted a relaxing getaway with friends for my 40th and this home fit the bill. The artwork was incredible and the house was so comfortable and accommodated all of us easily. We spent a lot of time in the evenings playing games and talking and the house was perfect. 10/10!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

3 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful!

We were two families with teens and we all loved this place - it was perfect for us. I cant say enough how great the property is! I would absolutely stay here again! Very modern and new. Perfectly clean and surprisingly for the beautiful location on the end of a quiet street lined with tall trees and woods, there were no bugs at all! Highlights were clean hot tub, excellent kitchen with everything needed to cook our big breakfasts, the game room for the kids, the beautiful views from the two upper level bedrooms - sooo pretty! Most of all the property manager was friendly, engaging and quite helpful with any requests we had! Hope to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

29 July 2023

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

Family Time

The three separate comfortable houses worked very well for our group giving everyone some space, but with the central kitchen and living room providing a common area. We loved the variety of art work both inside the houses and outside. It is in a great location close to the beaches and both Douglas and Saugatuck. We would highly recommend the house for a large family gathering.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

16 July 2023

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

Family Reunion

We loved the property and the house . For four days we felt we were living in our own private art museum complete with every luxury household amenity you would need. Thoughtful touches included dry firewood and starters for the fire pit, Luscious soaps and lotion, beach towels games etc. and lotions. We loved it .

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri H., Glen Ellyn, IL USA

15 July 2023

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

Family weekend

We had a lovely time staying at your property. It was very peaceful and there was plenty of room for all of us.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

22 June 2023

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

Excellent stay, lovely host!

The house is absolutely beautiful, in a central location, and the host was a pleasure to communicate with. We had a wonderful trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

4 June 2023

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

Beautiful house

Great house. Well stocked kitchen, generous sized bedrooms, fantastic screened porch, jacuzzi, pool table, etc. On quiet street with wooded backyard and short walk to public beach. Only complaint is lack of blinds on backside of house made it hard for some in our party to sleep in. Highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 May 2023

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

Deer Watching

Beautiful homes, great location and fun to watch all the deer. Very nice home with lots of space. Walk to Lake Michigan.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

2 Jan 2023

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

Perfect place for multiple families.

We had been looking for a place to rent that had separate living spaces for each family. We love our family time but also appreciate our own personal space. This property was perfect for us. Our three different families had three completely separate buildings to stay in which made us feel close but not too close. It was nice being able to light a fire in the fireplace, watch the deer in the back yard every morning, relax in the hot tub and shoot some pool in the game room. Overall the place wasn't cheap, but well worth the experience. Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

31 Dec 2022

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

This place is magical!

We rented this place so that we could have multiple families and their dogs. We had plenty of space for everyone! The kitchen is great- plenty of cooking implements. Very comfortable and beautiful. We loved the hot tub!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

2 Nov 2022

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

Family / Girls Weekend

Everything was lovely and well planned out. Each of the 6 of us loved the location and the accommodations.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin K.

25 Sept 2022

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

Great setup for a family gathering with great access

This property is great for extended family gatherings with three units allowing privacy between extended family. Screened in porch connecting the units was a great place to be with family and allow our small dogs to be outside. Great location allowed us to get to beach, to shopping and downtown, as well as church in a short drive. As a bonus, it is on a quiet private drive on a dead end with plenty of wildlife. Definitely recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harrison M.

17 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great "compound" of three houses, modern, clean

We had a wonderful time at the property. There is a main house with two other smaller houses for bedrooms. Outdoor hot tub was great. I would highly recommend to anyone and would gladly come back if the owners would have me!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

10 Aug 2022

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

Amazing!

This is a beautiful home with spectacular artwork.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

13 June 2022

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

Fantastic stay!

Home shows in person like it does online. Great place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Mayne

The pursuit to provide and share the experiences with others that facilitate quality of life for like minded people. Finding unique locations, providing guests with 5 star experiences, sharing opportunities for connectedness for building and enhancing relationships, while supporting the communities that surround such location.

Why they chose this property

The Sanctuary at Deer Dune Saugatuck is a property surrounded by nature. A Sanctuary in nature for self, friends, family, and wild life. Deer Dune offers guests a Getaway with Convenience to Endless possibilities in the nearby towns and Lake Michigan Coastline. Guests, have the opportunity to connect, look inward, share stories, make memories, relax, and rejuvenate amongst trees, wildlife, the Dune, and on occasion amongst the sounds of Waves of Lake Michigan. Guests can do as little or as much as they desire. Our setting provides a back drop for guests to have the opportunity to maximize their getaway with little effort. We are close to farm to table dining, coffee houses, craft cocktails, spas, nature trials, marinas, dune rides, art galleries, boutique shopping, book stores, antiquing, beaches, water sports, golf, dune rides, live entertainment, wineries, festivals, and much more.