Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway!
Welcome to Heartland House! Situated 8 blocks from downtown Saugatuck, Heartland House is a picturesque, tranquil setting for your gathering or retreat. Heartland House was hand-built in 1949 by the owners after a fire destroyed the original house. This well-loved and cared-for house has seen only 4 owners in its life. Perfect for families or large groups, enjoy 2 acres of spacious grounds, six large bedrooms, living room, family room, gourmet kitchen, plush furnishing and luxury amenities, such as a fully equipped kitchen, wood fireplace, wi-fi, cable tv and central a/c. Heartland house is a 15-minute walk or quick bike ride to downtown Saugatuck via the bike path located at the entrance to the property. Heartland House is sure to be a memorable place for your gathering of family and friends.
Property manager
Gary Wendt
Languages
English, Polish
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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 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
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Saugatuck
Located in Saugatuck, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Holland Community Aquatic Center and Forever Curious Children's Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Silver Lake - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
Oval Beach - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Holland Station - 15 min drive
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
The Butler - 2 min drive
Burger King - 3 min drive
The Grill - 11 min walk
Uncommon Coffee Roasters - 2 min drive
The Southerner - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Heartland House - Everything You Need For the Perfect Getaway! located?
This family-friendly Saugatuck holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Kalamazoo Lake and Lake Michigan. Butler Street and Saugatuck Dunes State Park are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Absolutely wonderful trip! House is so beautiful we hated leaving! Host was super to converse with and everything you could possibly need was there!!! We will be back!!
We’ve been having our multi generation women’s gathering here for several years. Everything in the house is set up perfectly for a large gathering and we love it. The location is perfect to walk downtown or to just hang out on the deck or at the fire pit.
This was our second family reunion stay at Heartland. We love it there. Gary is a wonderful host and is very responsive to any minor issues that come up. We are already scheduled to come back next year.
Heartland house was the perfect place for our family to stay for a getaway together. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of serving dishes, utensils, appliances, etc. Beds were very comfortable. The property was quiet yet only minutes from town.
This was a great place for our family to join together and celebrate a milestone 60th birthday for wife, mom and grandmother.
All who came had a great time and we will definitely be back again sometime in the near future!
Spent our annual girls getaway at this lovely home and had awesome time. Everyone loved it! Location is great, close to everything in town but in quiet private neighborhood. Large porches and yard with plenty of parking, fantastic well stocked kitchen, nice hot tub and clean comfortable beds. There’s plenty of seating inside and out for everyone.
Also the host is very responsive and great to work with. Definitely recommend this lovely home!!
We had a wonderful time in Saugatuck. The houses location was perfect for everywhere we wanted to go. The large dining table was the perfect place for our group of 10 to eat and visit. The private grounds were very nice especially the evenings we sat around the fire pit! Thank you!`
We have stayed here 3 times for our annual girls weekend and it is just wonderful. We feel so comfortable in this house and the layout is perfect for such a large group. We will be back!
This well cared for property is a little gem in Saugatuck. The grounds were well taken care and the outside sitting areas were perfect for our group (including reading in the hammock and yoga on the front porch). The well equipped kitchen had everything we needed for food prep and cooking.Our beds (all five) were comfy and we all liked our Beekman toiletries that were a nice addition in each room. Overall, the house is a charming Michigan cottage !
It is a really nice, clean house. The neighborhood is well maintained and clean. We all want to come back in the summer.
Kelly D.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
16 May 2016
Michgan Getaway with the girls!
Super cozy and comfortable! Ridiculously clean, made me feel right at home! The decor was so friendly country homestyle!! Had one of the best weekends with my friends and cannot wait to go back for my birthday!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Nick B.
16 Jan 2017
Perfect in Everyway
With the newly refinished basement, the property is even better than the last time we visited. Not a single complaint. Couldn't have asked for a better stay!
This house was perfect in every way. Very spacious and very well equipped. The firepit and hot tub were great. The location was also wonderful for us. The interior of this house is decorated perfectly and the beds and pillows were super comfortable. We will be planning our second stay here in the near future. Property owner Gary was great as well.
Our whole family stayed at this property We ranged from 2 weeks old to 70 years old. The home was beautiful with amazing furnishings. The host was very responsive to any questions and responded within about 5 minutes. We felt this home offered everything we needed
We had a wonderful stay, beautiful home. There were 10 women that stayed for the weekend and we traveled to 7 wineries in the area. Love the little town too. Only thing was there was a little house right next to the big house with someone living there, she did not bother us, but it would have been nice to know that she was that close.
We rent a home every year for our family Christmas weekend. This home was just perfect. Lots of details, quality, and amenities that fit every need. From newer, fun games to a decorated home for the holidays, plenty of towels, and lots of places to sit and gather. A gem.
We LOVED staying at the Heartland House! The kitchen is gorgeous and well equipped for anyone to whip up any delicious meal. The refrigerator is on the smaller size, so plan accordingly if you have a large group. The bedrooms are ample and the house is well decorated for a cozy weekend in.
Gary was highly responsive and helpful.
Would highly recommend a stay here!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Thomas M.
12 Sept 2015
Relaxing Family Vacation
This was the second year that we had a family gathering at Heartland House. We had another enjoyable, relaxing vacation. The front porch was our gathering point for coffee and talking each morning. The back deck was the venue for a birthday party for two of our members. Highly recommended.
Thomas M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Matt B.
23 July 2015
Lovely House
Our immediate family and our extended family had a great time at the Heartland House. It was such a lovely environment that we hated to leave and go see the sights that we came to see! But that only led to more fun times together talking and connecting with family. Thanks for a great week!
Matt B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Debbie J., Durand
10 Jan 2017
Clean, organized just as described
The house was perfect for 12 adults. The beds were comfortable, more than at home. 12 and 3 bathrooms was never an issue. If you're looking for a house this is the one!
Debbie J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017
About the host
Hosted by Gary Wendt
Why they chose this property
The setting of Heartland House seems like you are miles away from any hustle-bustle, but within minutes you can be at some of the best galleries, shopping, restaurants and harbor life around!
What makes this property unique
The vintage character, from woodwork to bathrooms, has been impeccably taken care of over the years. The bike path at the property entrance makes it easy to ride around the countryside or to quickly get to downtown. The yard has so much space for all sorts of activities.