Guests CONSISTENTLY say about SAUGATUCK MODERN FARMHOUSE - from 200+ reviews across multiple platforms: - SPACIOUS - great for multi-generational families & large groups - Versatile GATHERING AREAS - Family/dining room, screened in porch, fireplaces - GREAT location - steps to Downtown Saugatuck, 9-min drive to Oval Beach - FABULOUS kitchen - extremely well equipped - KID FRIENDLY - high chair, pack'n'play, strollers - LOCAL property manager COMMON AREAS • SAUGATUCK MODERN FARMHOUSE features an open concept kitchen and dining room with large farmhouse table (seats 10-12). Kitchen has an island with seating for 4-5 additional guests • Family room has ample seating, 60” TV with TiVo/DVR • Screened in porch has a comfortable couch, and a dining table with seating for 4 • Seating area with gas fireplace, two leather club chairs - great for reading / relaxing • Covered outdoor porch with wood burning fireplace - great for happy hour, family s'mores • Downstairs ping-pong room / media room with 55” TV and cable • FAST INTERNET throughout SAUGATUCK MODERN FARMHOUSE GOURMET KITCHEN • Spacious kitchen with double ovens, side-by-side fridge, microwave and a new Bosch dishwasher • Many small appliances… Drip Coffee Maker (filters provided), Toaster, Sous Vide Supreme, Rice Cooker, Vitamix, Food Processor, Slow Cooker, Deep Fryer, George Foreman Grille, plus others • Sharp knives! • Well organized… everything is labeled so you (and the next guest) can find everything easily • Grilling area, including a Weber gas grill (propane provided), Weber charcoal grille, and Weber bullet smoker • If you bring a LOT of food - don’t worry, there is a second fridge in the garage • Plenty of condiments / spices for cooking BEDROOMS • Bedroom configuration for SAUGATUCK MODERN FARMHOUSE: Four bedrooms upstairs, one in lower level, one above garage (no bedrooms on ground floor) • Master Bedroom #1 is very spacious and has an en-suite bathroom, King Bed, closet, desk • Bedroom #2 has a Queen Bed, closet, dresser • Bedroom #3 has two Queen Beds, seating area, closet • Bedroom #4 has two single beds (bunk), desk, closet • Bedroom #5 downstairs has an en-suite bathroom, Queen Bed, desk • Bedroom #6 above garage is accessible through the house, and has an en-suite bathroom, Queen Bed, seating area, closet • Pull-out couch in landing area upstairs, turns into a Queen Bed OTHER AMENITIES • HIGH SPEED internet throughout SAUGATUCK MODERN FARMHOUSE • Bed linens, bath towels, toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, kitchen detergent/dishwasher pods are provided • Beach chairs, beach umbrellas, beach toys, coolers • Balls for Soccer and basketball • Laundry room with high efficiency washer / dryer (detergent provided) • Private office • Parking for SIX VEHICLES - two in the garage, two in the main driveway, and two in the circular driveway LOCATION / SAUGATUCK • Short walk (5-min) to Downtown Saugatuck and 7-10-min drive to Oval Beach • Excellent local golf courses including Ravines (Arnold Palmer Course), Clearbrook and Hawkshead (the owner’s personal favorite) • Multitude of local activities - Saugatuck Center for the Arts, art classes, 20+ galleries, exhibits, Oxbow School of the Arts and artists residency • Great restaurants, spas, fun shopping, historic paddle boat, dune buggy and duck boat rides, hiking, biking, endless beach walks, concerts in the park, art fairs, fireworks and festivals • Breathtaking marinas and endless Lake Michigan beaches, including Oval Beach, rated by Conde Nast Traveler one of the Top 10 in the US SUSTAINABILITY • Our home has many features that enable our guests to enjoy their vacation sustainably if desired • These include a great location close to downtown so you can walk to restaurants and shops, instructions on how to use the "Interurban" (local public transportation), the ability to recycle, filtered water so you can avoid single use plastics, "smart" thermostats, energy efficient appliances, re-usable coolers, digital Welcome Book. • We also encourage guests to support our many local businesses.  These are highlighted in the Welcome Book, that our guests receive prior to their trip WHO IS SAUGATUCK MODERN FARMHOUSE *NOT* A GOOD FIT FOR? • Parties or events: Our homes are in quiet, residential neighborhoods. If you are planning a party or event, our homes are not a good fit. We do not have parking or space for large gatherings and greatly value good relations with our neighbors. • Groups with pets. Several of our regular guests have severe allergies, so we are unable to accommodate pets of any kind. • Groups where the principal renter is under 30 years old. The principal renter must be 30 years or older and present during the stay. • Groups that wish to smoke inside the house. Smoking is allowed outside only. • If you are a large group of unrelated singles, and are not part of a corporate retreat, we may or may not be a good fit.  Please reach out in advance prior to booking if you are in this situation. • A rental agreement is required to rent these properties. Note that cameras are present outside the house, and noise monitoring devices (privacy compliant) are present inside and outside the house. RATES • Nightly Rates are $300 - $1300 per night, 2-night minimum, holidays/peak may have higher rates • Weekly rates are between $2,500 - 9,100 per week depending on the time of year. Inquire about low season weekly specials (between November and April) for best weekly rates • The house rents only weekly, from SUNDAY to SUNDAY between mid June and the end of August HOUSE RULES • No pets allowed of any kind. NO EXCEPTIONS, some of our regular guests have severe pet allergies.  A minimum $500 deep cleaning fee will be assessed if pets are found to be present on the property • No smoking inside the house • No parties or events.  Note that cameras are present outside the house, and a noise monitoring device (privacy complaint) is present inside the house. Hosting a party shall be grounds for immediate eviction, with no refund. • Maximum occupancy of the house is 16 total people • A short-term rental agreement must be signed to confirm the reservation.  Guests agree to abide by the house rules, and all terms and conditions on the rental agreement • The principal renter must be 30 years old, and upon request must be able to verify this upon request through a valid government ID I will send detailed access instructions 2-3 days prior to check-in. Please contact me if you do not receive this. A local property manager is available during the stay SAUGATUCK MODERN FARMHOUSE is located on "The Hill", in Saugatuck, which is right next to the school. It is a quiet, residential neighborhood, but a short walk from downtown and a short drive to the beach. You have access to the softball field, tennis and basketball courts and a nearby playground. Oval beach is a short drive and downtown Saugatuck is just across the bridge. NOTE FROM THE OWNERS • We personally use SAUGATUCK MODERN FARMHOUSE multiple times a year and take great care of it. Features modern furnishings, while maintaining a comfortable, cozy feel consistent with the character of the house. • Our local property manager, Colleen, is very responsive and can address any questions/concerns about the house