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Looking out to Lake Michigan from Bedroom #1

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9.6

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9235.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Fennville, MI

Saugatuck Center For the Arts9 min drive
Butler Street10 min drive
Oval Beach13 min drive
Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)51 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This is my favorite place to stay in southwest Michigan because we can skip down to South Haven/ St Joe or up to Douglas...

Susan L.

Oct 2, 2023

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Lake Michigan Home with Private Beach - Orchard Beach House

Rent a piece of history! The original part of the Orchard House was built in 1855. It has a large backyard with only 48 stairs between you and your toes in the sand. You can walk the water's edge as far as the eye can see. Enjoy sunsets on the beach, sit on your bluff deck with views of the beach and on a screened porch with view of the lake.

Amenities: Central Air Conditioning, 2 Refrigerators, Glass top Electric Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, SmartTV/Roku streaming/Comcast app, Clothes Dryer only, Weber Gas Grill.

Linens; Comforters/blankets, mattress covers & pillows are provided. Sheets and towels are also provided.

Bed Sizes; 1 queen, 2 full, 3 Twin.

Property manager

Eve McKeown

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Beach view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

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

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

RENTAL during high season - July through August is Saturday to Saturday only - 7 night minimum. Please keep noise down to a minimum after 10 PM.

No smoking in the house or anywhere on the property including the beach and shared driveway. No fireworks at anytime.

Parking is limited to 3 vehicles. No trailers, RVs, nor oversized pickups or vans. Please adhere to this rule.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fennville

Located in Fennville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fennville, MI

What's nearby

Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 8 min drive
Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 9 min drive
Butler Street - 10 min drive
Oval Beach - 13 min drive
Silver Lake - 17 min drive

Getting around

Holland Station - 20 min drive
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Butler - ‬10 min drive
‪Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Michigan Wine Company - ‬2 min drive
‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min drive
‪Saugatuck Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Home with Private Beach - Orchard Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Home with Private Beach - Orchard Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Home with Private Beach - Orchard Beach House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Home with Private Beach - Orchard Beach House located?

This Fennville holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kalamazoo Lake and Beery Field. Kalamazoo River and Wade's Bayou Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

18 June 2024

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

Beautiful lake, nice beath

Met our expectations. Owners were super responsive to all text messages and left us a lovely pie for our stay as well :) Very close to several nice towns to visit in West Michigan.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

13 June 2024

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

Lucky to call this place home for a few days while in Michigan

Unique, memorable and fun spot to call home for a few days while in Michigan for a wedding. Was able to host extended family for a beach day while there. Communication from property owner was great, enough space to sleep 9 comfortably. A great find!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda & Andy K.

5 June 2024

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

Perfect family time together!

We loved the old 1855 house! The antiques, old books, historical layout of the house, the deck overlooking the lake, the private beach, the creek for the kids to play in, so many interesting stones, all made for the best memories. The beds were so pretty and fit with the decor. The kitchen was well equipped. Eve was so kind to leave welcoming gifts. The website said pet friendly, but we were surprised by the $300 fee as it was not stated on the website information page. We hope to rent the Orchard House again!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L., Indianapolis, IN

2 Oct 2023

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

The Orchard House never disappoints

This is my favorite place to stay in southwest Michigan because we can skip down to South Haven/ St Joe or up to Douglas/ Saugatuck. However we hardly leave; the beach and lake are always calling. This House has so many stories to tell, and when we return, I always feel like I'm visiting an old friend. Thank you Eve!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G.

20 Sept 2023

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

Great trip, great friends, great area!

4 ladies celebrating 75th birthdays. Terrific location. Loved the platform overlooking the lake for evening wine drinking! Easy access to nearby towns. Totally enjoyed our time and the house!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

19 Sept 2023

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

Women's Gathering

We are a group of six women who gathered for both personal,individual time, as well as time together. We found the house to be welcoming, clean and comfortable with plenty of room for all of us, even on a rainy day. The beach and lake are breathtaking day and night. We enjoyed the stars and campfires on the private beach at night and swimming and long walks during the day. Eve is a friendly and very responsive host. Hoping to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

7 Sept 2023

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

Didn’t want to leave!

It was like walking into the movie On Golden Pond! Opening the door to a room all aglow from the sun setting over lake MI was a perfect welcome. We were in town from CA visiting family and this was our first stop. We had planned to make day trips all the way up the coast to Benzonia to see the Gwen Frostic studio but there was so much to see and enjoy in the area that we didn’t stray too far. We spent mornings on the deck overlooking the bluff and evenings on the screened in porch with our drinks and crosswords. We made most of our meals in the well equipped kitchen. Brought our own bottled water for tea etc. The breeze kept the mosquitos away. We didn’t turn on the tv and enjoyed the unplugging! My 90 yr old mom even took the stairs down to the beach to look for stones and watch us swim. Water shoes were good to have for the rocks until you got to the sandy bottom just past the shoreline. We had super weather and were lucky to get a Pure Michigan thunderstorm just before our last day! :) The sound of the waves at night with the breeze through the pines was a dreamy way to fall asleep. The beds were super comfy and we left the windows open to cool down the house at night. Eve and Tim were perfect hosts and made us feel welcome. The Orchard House was hard to leave but we look forward to coming back next summer and stay longer!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie F.

6 Sept 2023

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

Charming Historical Home

My family enjoyed staying in this delightful historical home. It has so much character and has been well maintained by the owners. A real gem on the Lake MI shoreline. The host was very responsive to our questions and the welcome gift was a nice surprise!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

17 Aug 2023

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

Yellow House

Great large unit with beach access. You feel like you are living in past history as the unit is 150 years old!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

rose b.

2 Aug 2023

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

family getaway

lovely

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Susan G.

16 July 2023

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

Beautiful location

We loved having a viewing deck on top of the bluff and stairs down to the beach!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

4 July 2023

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

Family time

We absolutely loved this house! The history and character offered a unique experience to our family get together. It also had plenty spaces for my family of adult kids, their partners and 2 yr old grandson to play together or have quiet time as needed. Although the weather was not Michigan’s finest, we enjoyed the beach, the deck and sunset views. Upon leaving, everyone agreed that they would love to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

1 July 2023

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

Multi-generation vacation

The Orchard House was absolutely wonderful. It was historic, tastefully understated, spacious, lovingly lived-in, well-stocked with everything we needed. We gathered our family from various states in the Midwest and one from Boston to spend a long weekend on Lake Michigan. We had 7 staying at the house (ranging from college students to middle-aged parents to our 85-year-old father). Then, we had 7 more join us for the day on that Saturday (the youngest was 13 years old) ending in a cookout (they stayed in a hotel, but if you have a large group, you could rent the nice house next door). We used the relaxing screened in porch for coffee and meals, played yard games in the back, had drinks on the deck above the bluff to watch the waves and sunsets, and swam and searched for interesting rocks on the private beach below. It was a magical stay. We had one problem in that our elderly father had some medical issues while there, but he received excellent care from Zeeland Community Hospital which was an easy drive away. Overall, we truly loved our time there and were sad to leave the magic of this beautiful setting behind.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Lisa J.

29 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Unhealthy

If you pick this home for a vacation it has a beautiful view and close to the beach. But I want everybody to know the water is terrible. It smells So Bad. You can turn on a faucet and it smells the whole room. Please don’t drink this water. I feel the owner should have a note by the faucets to warn her guest. And the upstairs toilet is unsafe. The platform it’s on makes it hard to sit on the toilet.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Colleen K.

19 Oct 2022

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

Great location right on Lake Michigan

First time to Michigan to experience the fall foliage and it was spectacular. The house was big enough to spread out in and beds were comfy. Our teens/preteen loved it. Note that this is an older house but the kitchen has been updated since the photos were taken. We cooked several meals and found everything we needed. Some reviews mention an older house/camp smell which is present but not bothersome at all. The water system is older and the water does have a sulfur smell to it. The lake view from the house and short walk down to the lake to stroll along the beach was incredible. Eve is a great host and the welcome bottle of local wine and beer was a nice touch.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Tammy F.

6 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful sunsets, but house has issues

The property was in a wonderful location with beautiful sunsets. Eve, the owner, was very helpful with things to do in the area. But we had a few issues with the house. The listing said it had a 3 season porch, but it was only a screened in porch that we weren't able to use. The house smelled very musty that caused problems for two of us, and the bathroom shower curtain was filthy & torn. Also we had a critter in one wall between two bedrooms that kept us awake the last night. But other than those few issues, the house was very comfortable and we enjoyed our time there.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

5 Oct 2022

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

Great Place

The house was charmingly old but very nice. The deck at the back of the property overlooking the lake was excellent. We spent a lot of time on it. Very good house. Would definitely recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R., Lansing, Michigan

18 Sept 2022

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

Beach access & sunsets, oh my!

We loved the screened in porch and the beach access. And we were impressed with the cleanliness and the amenities provided. The location was great, close enough to shopping and outdoor activities, but in a quiet residential area. The beach was delightful. This is a historic home with many original features, which was not really a plus for us although we got used to the creaky and uneven floors and musty smell. The living space is dark and the furniture is large and not terribly comfortable. Also, the water is unpleasant for anyone accustomed to modern water systems. Fortunately the location, space, and welcoming amenities make up for most minor complaints.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Randall M.

18 Sept 2022

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

Nice Getaway

Good location! Older property on water.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan L., Indianapolis, IN

9 Sept 2022

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

Magical Pier Cove

We love this lovely yellow house. The way it's tucked into the trees, the original owners next door, the deck at the edge of the bluff, easy to navigate stairs to the beach (30ish?), ever changing topography of the beach, and the rock picking! Eeek! We love it! This home is filled so many antiques, one more beautiful than the next, all with a story, and that's what I love most about this old house; what a story it must have. Five bedrooms to spread out, all with comfy beds. Full bathroom downstairs with shower and full bathroom upstairs with a TUB. The screened in porch is a real gem! Grocery store in Douglas is five minutes away. Isabel's Market and Farmhouse Deli in Douglas are my favorites. Cranes Pie Pantry and Salt of The Earth in Fennville are delish. This was our second time renting the Orchard House and we'll be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody R.

31 Aug 2022

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

Great family vacation house!

We loved our time at the charming, historic Orchard House! We brought three of our kids with their spouses and our toddler granddaughter, 9 in all. There was plenty of room for everyone, and the extra leaves for the dining room table made it perfect for our meals. The location was fabulous, with the beach just down the stairs, so we could swim or sit on the sandy beach any time we wanted. The mouth of the creek was close by and that provided another water play option especially great for young children. Beach shoes were helpful too, due to the rocks along much of the shoreline. The hike through the Pier Cove ravine area, with the trailhead just across the street, was a delightful surprise as the beauty of that special area was well worth the morning we spent there. We enjoyed the wine that Eve welcomed us with while watching one of the beautiful sunsets on the deck overlooking the lake. We would definitely enjoy returning another time!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan H., Indianapolis, IN

24 July 2022

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

Fantastic Family Getaway

My wife and our 1 and 2 yr old boys stayed with my in-laws and sister-in-law. It was a great set up with enough rooms for everyone to sleep, eat, play and relax. Fully stocked kitchen and grill made it easy to make great meals since going out with two littles is always an adventure. The house had baby gates, pack n plays and many fans for white noise. The nightly sunsets were incredible. The beach access made it so easy for fun on the beach and emergency trips for snacks and drinks. We had a short drive to pick blueberries, ride the chain ferry, visit family friendly wineries and breweries and the rest that Douglas and Saugatuck have to offer. We loved Orchard House!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

josh b.

28 June 2022

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

Great old house on the beach

We were two families with five kids aged 6-9 years old. We enjoyed our stay in Orchard House very much. The private beach was great! The house was well stocked and close to lots of fun stuff - dune rides, Dutch Village, restaurants. The rental process was super easy. The history of the house and area was fun to learn.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria S.

26 June 2022

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

Wonderful place

Eve’s place was perfect for our family and friends. The house is charming and spacious- accommodating our three couples and three children. The private beach access was amazing! We were able to have a bonfire on the beach and every sunset was breathtaking. The house is located a short drive to downtown Saugatuck, where we spent our mornings exploring the cool shops and restaurants. Eve went out of her way to accommodate any of our needs. She truely is a great host and the home is one of a kind!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

13 June 2022

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

The Orchard House

Wonderful historic home on the shore of Lake Michigan! Perfect getaway for my sister and I, our husbands, and kids! Lots of room for everyone and was pleasantly surprised by how well stocked the house was! Everything we needed was there waiting for us! The owners were very communicative and ensured we had everything we needed. A great information binder was assembled and waiting with lots of historic information about the property and suggestions for things to do. Lots of rock collecting, swimming, and beach sunsets! Perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Eve McKeown

Why they chose this property

Book a home that began in 1855! Take a step back in time and enjoy family and friends on a relaxing property. Leave your media on the back burner as you enjoy games, the beach and each other.