Ultimate Family Retreat: Pool, Huge Yard, Gardens, Chickens, 5 Beaches Closeby

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Beautiful home with huge yard, gardens, hammock and firepit - view of the side
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kitchen overlooks the pool
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10Outstanding
(29 Ratings)
"This was the most amazing VRBO our family has been able to rent. Our children (ages 3,5,7) enjoyed the home as much as we did! The kids loved taking care of the chickens (honestly they didn't stop tal..."
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10 / 10
Outstanding(29 Ratings)

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8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this house rental

Set on 2.5 acres, this well equipped, sunny and very spacious over 3000 sq ft home with 64 windows and a big yard with fruit, vegetable and flower gardens... plus private small salt water heated pool enclosed with fencing. Lake Michigan is across the street and 3 public Lake Michigan Beach access is 5-10 minutes away at West Side Park or Pier Cove or Wau-ke-Na Preserve. THree additional beaches include Famous Oval Beach, South Beach in South Haven voted # 1 in MIchigan 2026, and beautiful Saugatuck Dunes State Park are just 15-20 minutes away! Walk out the door to enjoy walking or biking along a scenic stretch of Lake Michigan. Relax in a spacious, clean, child friendly home with two large TV's (75" and 65") and a mix of new furniture and antiques and luxury linens. Enjoy the gas fireplace in the living room or the outdoor fire pit on chilly nights. Relax on the 2 decks in the summer and enjoy grilling out by the pool. Super comfortable outdoor furniture and a retractable awning to maximize comfort while you overlook the pool and the beautiful gardens. Pour a glass of wine from the wine/beverage fridge while you cook a meal with local fresh ingredients from our gardens in our super well equipped kitchen. Superior location and totally equipped as a relaxing family multi-generational retreat ..... very convenient to the towns of Douglas, Saugatuck, South Haven and Holland. Just a few miles from several local blueberry farms, fabulous wineries and u-pick fruit farms. Great for families with young children.... we've got you covered with a pack 'n play, new full crib w non-toxic mattress, baby gates in house, second child proof pool fence, high chair, toys and games. For older kids and adults there is a new ping pong table in the lower level and lots of family games and puzzles. Fresh eggs from our chickens in the summer you can care for the farm experience (or not!) Most Guests love that farm experience taking care of them! (optional) Updated Laundry room with newer washer/dryer, AC, new mini-split for addiional comfort, water heater, furnaces, water softeners, basement egress windows, custom closet organizers, updated mud room and renovated and updated bathrooms! Host's rental agreement will be emailed to you to read, sign and return to host. Book your vacation here and you'll see why most renters come back year after year! No parties, No pets or additional guests.

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(29 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
This was the most amazing VRBO our family has been able to rent. Our children (ages 3,5,7) enjoyed the home as much as we did! The kids loved taking care of the chickens (honestly they didn't stop talking about it), the pool was the perfect size - equipped with a sturdy no-entry fence to ease any safety concerns, the house was equipped with plenty of toys for all ages, the vegetables gardens were fun to explore, and the outside was large to run, play, and observe nature. Us parents enjoyed the coffee nook, outside firepit, pool, and multiple tvs. The kitchen was more than well equipped and easy to pivot for cooking at home, take out, and feeding multiple ages. We will be coming back to this wonderful home!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Where do we start??? We lucked out by finding this amazing property for our annual four generations of gals trip. The house is nestled in the woods, situated on a stunning 2 acres offering the perfect seclusion. The minute you walk in the front door, you are welcomed by an amazing interior offering plenty of space for quite a few guests. Our great grandma of the bunch felt like an absolute queen in the master bedroom, Yaya (grandma) was comfy in the guest room, and Mama and Sweet pea lived their room with a twin and double bed. The butterflies were swarming the butterfly bush by the pool enclosure and the hummingbirds (Henrietta and Henry) were great entertainment….however the best of all were….Red and her roost (the 8 adorable and talkative chickens)! The house was so well equipped with everything one could hope for in a rental, complete with the most awesome playhouse and stroller for any dolls that make the journey. We loved our stay and could not recommend this property more highly, an absolute gem!!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
This is the second time we have stayed here - we came back because it’s perfect for families! Wonderful location and incredibly well appointed. The hosts, Anne and Bill, are very helpful and have great communication. Our children wake up every morning wanting to help with the chickens, take a long walk/bike down the street (with great views) and then jump in the heated pool! Plenty of toys and kid safety items around the house, if needed. We will certainly be back!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2024
This was the best vacation rental we have ever stayed at, and the rare rental where it is even better in person than in the photos. The house was perfectly equipped for traveling with a small child - from toys and safety gates to thoughtful details like a kneepad for giving baths and children’s dinnerware. Our son absolutely loved it, he had plenty to play with and it gave us plenty of time to relax and enjoy the home! The grounds and gardens are more sprawling than you can see from the pictures, and we loved picking tomatoes, basil and blackberries. With the fresh produce and well stocked kitchen we were able to make many lovely meals at home. The home really stands out because of the thoughtfulness of the owners. Anne and Bill clearly spent a ton of time making this a beautiful and comfortable home for their renters, which is evident from the plush linens, detailed guidebook, essential supplies (cleaning supplies! Bug spray! Portable speaker! S’mores kit!!) and lovely decor. Can’t recommend it enough.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Ultimate Family Retreat: Pool, Huge Yard, Gardens, Chickens, 5 Beaches Closeby. 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 Ultimate Family Retreat: Pool, Huge Yard, Gardens, Chickens, 5 Beaches Closeby pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Ultimate Family Retreat: Pool, Huge Yard, Gardens, Chickens, 5 Beaches Closeby?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.


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