Emma's House-Historic House 'On the Hill' in Saugatuck

About this house rental

Nestled in Saugatuck, this lovely house for $489 per night is a great option for your next break. Welcome to Miss Emma's house! This house offers a taste of history with the amenities of a modern home. Miss Emma, my great, great aunt bought the house in 1888 and the house has remained in the family since that time. Originally built in the 1860's, the house has been renovated, but retains the flavor of the original home. It is furnished throughout with many family antiques. Walk three blocks from the house and you will be in the heart of downtown Saugatuck. Restaurants, art galleries, shops and the harbor are all within walking distance. Saugatuck's Oval Beach, which has been listed as one of the most beautiful beaches in the country, is a short drive from the house. Or you may also take a ride across the river on the chain ferry and walk to the beach. Enter the front hall and step into the original front parlour. Through the pocket doors you enter the family room with a dining area that overlooks the back yard. A wood-burning fireplace adds to the cozy atmosphere of the room which also houses the TV, DVD player and the sleeper sofa. A new kitchen adjoins the family room and is fully furnished should you want to create a gourmet meal or cook up a quick treat. A washer, dryer and 1/2 bath line the back hall. On the back porch you will find a spray hose with warm water for a quick rinse after a trip to the beach. Three bedrooms and a full bath are on the second floor. Two bedrooms are furnished with new, Queen-size reproduction beds and family antiques. The third bedroom is furnished with a double bed and the original Art Deco furniture of the 1920's (new mattress, of course). The attached apartment is where the last bedroom and full bath are located as well as a fold out queen sofa, living room, spacious kitchen, and its own washer and dryer. The apartment is conveniently all on one level. It does not have a ramp, but is handicap friendly with large doorways and a step in shower with grab bars. Frank's Apartment, though connected to Emma's House, has its own two entrances and exits, parking area, heat and air conditioning and connecting door which can be locked or unlocked on either side for privacy. *Please note, sometimes the apartment is available and sometimes it is not. So, sometimes only the 3 bedroom & 1.5 bath side of the house is available. In these cases, you will be given a chance to withdraw your request if this isn't enough room for your group, or if you do decide to rent, the price will be adjusted to reflect the less space ($235 off season, $300 on season) *If you are interested in just renting the main 3 bedroom side of the house, please contact me here as well. It rents for $300/night $1840/week Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend & $235/night $1450/week the rest of the year. I can adjust your rental rate manually if it comes up as the full house rate of $435/night on season or $360/night off season. *If you are interested in renting Frank's Apartment only, please see our listing for that property #4275339 and/or contact us. It rents for $195/night Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, $1210/week. $160/night, $1000/week the rest of the year. We are following the guidelines of the CDC and WHO in our health and safety practices ... -Contactless check in and check out. We unlock the unit for you earlier in the day and leave a key for you to use. Then you leave the key and the place unlocked, and if possible give us a call when you check out. -If possible, we wait several hours or a day to go over and clean after a group has left to let things settle. -Then when we come to clean, we open all the windows and turn the fans on to air out the place. -We wash the sheets and towels with hot water. -Then we clean everything like usual. -At the end we go around with the WHO recommended type of disinfecting bleach (not laundry bleach) mixed with the recommenced ratio of water and disinfect: counters, faucets and taps and shower controls, handles of appliances and doors and cabinets, light switches, AC control, lamps, remotes, soap dispensers, TV and DVD player and Roku box, info book, key, and where people frequently touch the windows and blinds.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Saugatuck, MI

Nearby attractions

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

3.18 miles

The Ruse Escape Rooms

34.28 miles

Emma's House-Historic House 'On the Hill' in Saugatuck

5.0

Outstanding(102 Reviews)

House in Saugatuck, MI

13 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

$$$$

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Saugatuck, MI

Nearby attractions

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

3.18 miles

The Ruse Escape Rooms

34.28 miles

Reviews

5.0/5.0

Outstanding(102 Reviews)

5.0

Nov 2023

Our group of friends spent a long weekend in this charming home a short walk to downtown Saugatuck. We parked when we arrived and walked everywhere we wanted to go. The only time we got back into the car was to explore Oval Beach, a short drive away. We will certainly be back to this ideal rental.

5.0

Nov 2023

Perfect place for our family! We have stayed in various houses in Saugatuck for over 15 years. This is my favorite. Cute, roomy, clean, great location & the back yard was good for the kids.

5.0

Oct 2023

Everything was great from finding the darling house to checking in. Everything was as described and was perfect!

5.0

Oct 2023

We loved our stay at Emma’s House! Some might not enjoy the quirkiness of this house but we loved it. It is older but worked out perfectly. The beds were very comfortable. It was super easy to communicate with Aron and he is very accommodating! Walk to the main road was easy and not far. Would easily stay here again!

5.0

Sep 2023

Everything was great from finding the darling house to checking in. Everything was as described and was perfect!

5.0

Sep 2023

My family and I had such a lovely time in Saugatuck at Emma’s House. The house is beautiful and located within walking distance to everything in town. Aaron was very helpful answering my questions and the check-in/out process was very easy. Looking forward to another visit!

5.0

Sep 2023

House description and pictures are accurate. Enjoyed the house and the yard on a corner lot. Very close only 2 blocks from town!! Would definitely go back!

5.0

Sep 2023

I stayed here with my girlfriends for a long weekend. The property was just as described. We loved the house and having the extra apartment was great for us to each have our space. It was in a quiet area but close enough to walk to town. All of the details were taken care; towels, hair dryer, dishes, paper goods… We would definitely stay here again. Thank you Aron!

5.0

Aug 2023

The property turned out to be bigger than we were expecting, really well furnished, a short walk from every place we wanted to go, and generally...delightful! Couldn't have been happier.

3.0

Jun 2023

What a great place for a family to gather, and have fun! We highly recommend it!

5.0

May 2023

The house was very clean and the owner was so thorough in explaining everything and leaving very helpful information for us at the house. They went to great lengths to make sure that our stay was comfortable having everything available that you would need. Very pretty area of Saugatuck.

5.0

May 2023

We went with another couple for tulip weekend. This location was only about 15-20 minutes from the festival. Loved the location for walking downtown Saugatuck. Perfect location. House was very charming and well stocked with towels, plates, cutlery, etc. A nice size kitchen and lovely front porch with rocking chairs to just hang out at night. Beds are a bit uncomfortable, but the home and location supersedes that. Would definitely come back again and recommend.

5.0

May 2023

This property, and our stay at it, exceeded our expectations. Everything that we could have needed was there, the house was very clean, the location is perfect, and the house is a perfect combination of old-fashioned and yet having modern conveniences. Just an absolutely adorable place. Not sure if I am adequately expressing how happy our group was to have found Emma's House. Thank you so much, Aron!

5.0

May 2023

We stayed in the bigger apartment. So lovely! Beds were comfortable and house was clean. We attended Tulip Time on Holland and it was a 10-15 min drive. Would stay here again!

5.0

Mar 2023

After an untoward Christmas season, Emma's house made the perfect getaway for our family to refresh, renew, and even celebrate

5.0

Jan 2023

Great spot location and time

5.0

Nov 2022

We had a great weekend stay at Emma's House. The location was perfect and we were able to walk to restaurants and shopping very easily! The house was clean and very comfortable and we had everything we needed. Aron was very responsive and went the extra when we left some items behind and we were able to get those back! Would stay here again.

5.0

Nov 2022

The home is stunning. Beautifully maintained with wonderful antiques and personal touches. A short walk along quiet streets and you are right downtown. We had a lovely stay.

5.0

Nov 2022

Will definitely stay there again. Host was very prompt to correct a minor problem. Very happy with my stay.

5.0

Oct 2022

Emma's house was very comfortable and clean. It was only a short walk to all the little shops and restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The large backyard and BBQ grill was an added plus. I highly recommend Emma's House.

5.0

Oct 2022

Charming, clean, close to downtown, lots of space.

5.0

Sep 2022

This was a very clean home, had everything you need. Close - within walking distance to shops! Great place!

5.0

Sep 2022

We enjoyed a three day visit for our three generation girls visit and delighted in the beauty of this home. Very close to downtown and well stocked amenities.

5.0

Sep 2022

A lovely and charming experience. The history of this home intrigues us. The walkable to town convenient. We will suggest this property to friends! Thank you!!!

5.0

Sep 2022

Beautiful home. Great location. We will be back!

5.0

Sep 2022

Very clean, great location, safe area and house has a lot of old fashioned character. Would stay here again.

5.0

Aug 2022

Great location, close to town, shopping & restaurants. We had a great time.

5.0

Jul 2022

Awesome

Awesome

Great property with everything thought of for renters.

5.0

Jun 2022

The best in Saugatuck

The best in Saugatuck

We've always enjoyed our stay at Emma's house. Perfect house in the best location. Highly recommend

4.0

Jun 2022

everything was great! A tad warm at night.

5.0

Jun 2022

Stayed here with friends for a Destination Wedding. Great accommodations for 4 couples!

5.0

Jun 2022

Wedding Weekend

Wedding Weekend

Stayed here with friends for a Destination Wedding. Great accommodations for 4 couples!

5.0

May 2022

Very nice older home, the updates were awesome, and location is perfect. We were able to walk for shopping and restaurants. The house had a very well stocked kitchen and plenty of linens. I would highly recommend this property. We have stayed in a few VRBO rentals in Saugatuck the last few years and have paid way more for less amenities. We will be back!

4.0

May 2022

Emma’s house

Emma’s house

everything was great! A tad warm at night.

5.0

May 2022

The house was absolutely perfect- the garden and front porch with a good book was just what I needed- Thank you for sharing your home with us!

4.0

May 2022

This is a beautiful home with a truly historical feel. There's nothing fancy about the accommodations. It feels just like home. Parking was easy. The home is within great walking distance of EVERYTHING! The stairs are a bit precarious as they are the old short style which makes going up and down a bit tricky. Really pleasant stay.

4.0

May 2022

No frills, no fuss! Great place to stay!

No frills, no fuss! Great place to stay!

5.0

May 2022

Loved my stay

Loved my stay

The house was absolutely perfect- the garden and front porch with a good book was just what I needed- Thank you for sharing your home with us!

5.0

May 2022

Great Weekend Getaway

Great Weekend Getaway

5.0

May 2022

We had a wonderful stay at Aron's place in Saugatuck. The property is well-kept and is in a great location. It had all the amenities that we needed and had a wonderful, classic charm to it. Aron was responsive and very accommodating, too.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Saugatuck?

The average price for a rental in Saugatuck is $499 per night. This rental is $10 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Emma's House-Historic House 'On the Hill' in Saugatuck. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Emma's House-Historic House 'On the Hill' in Saugatuck pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Emma's House-Historic House 'On the Hill' in Saugatuck?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Emma's House-Historic House 'On the Hill' in Saugatuck

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Saugatuck, MI

Nearby attractions

Emma's House-Historic House 'On the Hill' in Saugatuck

House in Saugatuck, MI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Saugatuck, MI

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Saugatuck?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Emma's House-Historic House 'On the Hill' in Saugatuck pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Emma's House-Historic House 'On the Hill' in Saugatuck?

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