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THE ZOO-Midcentury Modern Meets Rustic, Dog Friendly Farmhouse - 2 MI FROM TOWN

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Ahhh Seclusion. Stars at night you only see here, not in town. Country living...
Fresh Air...(Not Times Square)...THE ZOO...You Are There!
Spacious Front Yard
Exterior
Gather in the Imagine living room. Stream shows, watch DVD movies on Smart TV.
Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Saugatuck, MI
  • Popular LocationButler Street3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSilver Lake3 min drive
  • Popular LocationOval Beach9 min drive
  • AirportGrand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

THE ZOO-Midcentury Modern Meets Rustic, Dog Friendly Farmhouse - 2 MI FROM TOWN

Your very own Saugatuck secret getaway. Trust me, you'll tell no one of your new discovery, this private, pleasure place. Of course, friends will want to know where you found a renovated, 12-acre farmhouse just under 2 miles from town and a five-minute drive to the beach. BUT damned if you're saying a word. After all they don't need to know THE ZOO offers the best of both worlds... the private, RUSTIC, country setting with star-filled nights or the crowds awaiting you in town by foot, bike or car. Morning coffee on the front lawn and drinks around back at the fire pit. Long country walks? Shopping in town? Or days and sunsets at the beach? You decide.
Nothing fancy, just fun. Nothing beats your Daze at The Zoo.

Property manager

B. C. W.
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Tall Trees - great location to downtown Saugatuck - Pet Friendly!
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
8.8 out of 10, (15 reviews)
Tall Trees - great location to downtown Saugatuck - Pet Friendly!

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
No cats... just dogs. Limit 2

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Saugatuck

Located in Saugatuck, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Forever Curious Children's Museum and Holland Community Aquatic Center.
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Map
Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 3 min drive
  • Butler Street - 3 min drive
  • Silver Lake - 3 min drive
  • Ravines Golf Club - 9 min drive
  • Oval Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 17 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Butler - 3 min drive
  • Biggby Coffee - 4 min drive
  • The BARge - 4 min drive
  • Burger King - 5 min drive
  • Wicks Park Bar And GRI - 4 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 64 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was such a unique house. I loved all of the stained glass doors. The backyard was beautiful with a huge lilac bush in bloom.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Two 50 b day celebration
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Old but has a lot of character. Cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori D., Dearborn, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful place in the woods
Great location to Saugatuck. Lots to do nearby. The homeowner was very helpful with great tips of restaurants, dog park, places to visit. She had just about everything you need in a house to enjoy and then some. The house was very quaint and comfortable. Our dog loved the large grass area to run around. The two hammocks were so nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie & Jim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Mess is a Place!!!!!! You will understand after your stay......
We traveled from the Chicago suburbs for a beach getaway with our adult children. The Zoo was precisely as described. TONS to look at and explore within the home. It is very well stocked. This property's most significant selling point is the location - a very short trip to town, Oval Beach, and even Holland. We have an electric vehicle and drove about 15 mins to Holland for an available Tesla supercharger at a Meijer (also very convenient for picking up provisions!) Barb, the owner, was simply a text or call away should you need anything. Her phone tour at check-in time helped to understand the property's quirks - remember, it is old and nuanced. This isn't a slick new build, picture-perfect by Pinterest standards. It's lived long and well, within the peaceful surrounding of large trees, birdsong, and the occasional wild turkey. One item that could use some improvement is the area's infrastructure.....the connectivity is not great. We had intended to do some work while away and it was not possible with the wifi provided or our cell service. If you work remotely and hope to get stuff done while away - leave the work at home if you depend on wifi. I took some terrific pictures.... there are old farming implements that have been slowly taken back by nature which I found charming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by B. C. W.

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I was 16 when my grandfather willed me this old farmhouse. As a kid, I hated it! What kid would want to leave her suburb friends to spend time with an old man in the country to pick berries, catch gophers, and make homemade biscuits? No TV! Just stacks of newspapers, Reader's Digest and a transistor radio! "Going into town" was the only highlight. Although I hated it every moment, I look back and realize it was the best time of my life. Being a mother of 3, I wanted our boys to experience country life and we have spent many a day in town, at the beach and around the fire in back. These indeed are the good old days!

Why they chose this property

Why stay in town? Nothing beats the seclusion and privacy you'll find at The Zoo. Greenery is the best scenery. You can walk in the woods, sing around the fire until the cows come home. In town, you'll be looking a someone else's backyard fence, smelling others barbecue and hearing others' dogs bark. Really? Really.

What makes this property unique

Secluded yet close to the action. Nights around the firepit gazing at the stars is the best way to end your day. You won't get any of this in town.

Languages:

English

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