Cottage in Michigan
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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About this cottage rental
This vintage summer cottage is across the road from the lake bluff, and offers a lovely view of the lake and is a quiet, rustic getaway for newlyweds or young families with one or 2 small children. This is not a good choice for folks who are "condo people"--in other words, it's small, old fashioned, and not for everyone.
The deck provides a place to grill your dinner as you sip a cool chardonnay from the nearby winery as you watch your children playing on the swingset. The small but serviceable kitchen has everything one would need, including coffeemaker and microwave, pie plate and rolling pin!
Linens are provided for the DOUBLE bed in the bedroom. In the living room is a hide-a-bed--also a double--which has a blow up mattress. There's a powerful window unit air conditioner, and there are also space heaters if you're coming late (or early) in the season.
The beach access is just a short walk away, down a quiet country lane (one quarter mile). The small public beach features a creek which will delight the little ones, and is home to "lightning rocks", making it a favorite of rock hounds. Other local beaches are nearby, and have been listed among the best beaches in the world!. Check out the county park about five minutes north, the Casco preserve, which is about 5 miles south. South Haven and Saugatuck both have impressive beaches as well. Glenn is situated between South Haven and Saugatuck, making it ideal for swimming, shopping excursions, wine tasting, brewery hopping, or for renting a boat or wave-runner. Great restaurants are within 10-15 minutes in 3 directions. This is a cottage for those who want to get away from it all, but want to be within reach of all the action. There is a convenience store in town that has an amazing selection of wine and spirits, snacks, pizza.
On a rainy day, we provide puzzels, toys and games. There's a movie theater in South Haven with the lowest prices imaginable that plays movies popular with children and adults.
Check out our history: The Kerr family has been vacationing on Fabun Road since the early 1900's when my great grandmother, Henrietta, came from Chicago to spend summers here, playing organ for the local girl's camp. She subsequently bought the property next door to the camp. To get here every summer, she had to take a boat across the big Lake, land in South Haven, where she would get on a horse drawn hay wagon with her trunk full of her summer clothes, and once she got to the cottage, she stayed for the whole summer. Her house still stands at 1286 Fabun Road. My father spent summers here as a boy, and so did I. We didn't have a phone in the old days, or a TV, or even running water! We played Monopoly or Sorry, and card games, and built fires on the beach. When we kids would get bored, my mom would just send us out for a walk in the woods. It helped me learn how to enjoy my own company, and be creative. I think every child should spend summers on Fabun Road!
The deck provides a place to grill your dinner as you sip a cool chardonnay from the nearby winery as you watch your children playing on the swingset. The small but serviceable kitchen has everything one would need, including coffeemaker and microwave, pie plate and rolling pin!
Linens are provided for the DOUBLE bed in the bedroom. In the living room is a hide-a-bed--also a double--which has a blow up mattress. There's a powerful window unit air conditioner, and there are also space heaters if you're coming late (or early) in the season.
The beach access is just a short walk away, down a quiet country lane (one quarter mile). The small public beach features a creek which will delight the little ones, and is home to "lightning rocks", making it a favorite of rock hounds. Other local beaches are nearby, and have been listed among the best beaches in the world!. Check out the county park about five minutes north, the Casco preserve, which is about 5 miles south. South Haven and Saugatuck both have impressive beaches as well. Glenn is situated between South Haven and Saugatuck, making it ideal for swimming, shopping excursions, wine tasting, brewery hopping, or for renting a boat or wave-runner. Great restaurants are within 10-15 minutes in 3 directions. This is a cottage for those who want to get away from it all, but want to be within reach of all the action. There is a convenience store in town that has an amazing selection of wine and spirits, snacks, pizza.
On a rainy day, we provide puzzels, toys and games. There's a movie theater in South Haven with the lowest prices imaginable that plays movies popular with children and adults.
Check out our history: The Kerr family has been vacationing on Fabun Road since the early 1900's when my great grandmother, Henrietta, came from Chicago to spend summers here, playing organ for the local girl's camp. She subsequently bought the property next door to the camp. To get here every summer, she had to take a boat across the big Lake, land in South Haven, where she would get on a horse drawn hay wagon with her trunk full of her summer clothes, and once she got to the cottage, she stayed for the whole summer. Her house still stands at 1286 Fabun Road. My father spent summers here as a boy, and so did I. We didn't have a phone in the old days, or a TV, or even running water! We played Monopoly or Sorry, and card games, and built fires on the beach. When we kids would get bored, my mom would just send us out for a walk in the woods. It helped me learn how to enjoy my own company, and be creative. I think every child should spend summers on Fabun Road!
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Michigan
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsCharming vintage cottage with cozy vibes, lovely views of Lake Michigan, and a peaceful location. Ideal for a relaxing retreat close to nature.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
The cottage was as described, only better in person. My husband and I enjoyed our getaway there! The lake views were great, and so was the beach a short walk away.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
We loved it!!!!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
This little hidden gem was perfect for my husband and I. Keep in mind it is an old school, semi-rustic cabin with the necessities to make the stay more than comfortable. (We are all about the older, historic feel of places) But the surrounding outdoors…INCREDIBLE!!! We had the views and sounds of Lake Michigan from the porch and living room, deer in the yard, almost ZERO TRAFFIC down the road. Just so quiet and peaceful and wonderful. We enjoyed so much that we booked our Spring trip for there while sitting on the porch. Anyway it is my new favorite spot. Thank you again to the host for offering this peaceful slice of heaven in a very busy world.
6 / 10Average·Jun 2026
Overall everything was okay, the tv could easily be upgraded. Was kind of shocked to see a VERY small box tv with a VCR. We had 2 adults and 2 small children with only two washcloths. So 2 of us had to use hand towels as a wash cloth so that was awkward. The host said there would be bathroom amenities provided but the hair conditioner was practically empty and there was no body wash so we had to go out and buy some supplies, which was not a huge deal but was still unfortunate. We could have just brought our own if it wasn’t already in the description for the place, which is why we didn’t bring any. There are blinds on most windows but curtains would bring a more private feeling and block out the sun. There is a house very close next door so privacy with just blinds is potentially nonexistent. There is a lot of other extra supplies, I was surprised to see like pads for women and charcoal for the little grill outside so that’s nice. All in all okay for a couple days.
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(146 Ratings)
Charming vintage cottage with cozy vibes, lovely views of Lake Michigan, and a peaceful location. Ideal for a relaxing retreat close to nature.
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