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Lay By The Bay - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 10

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Terrace/patio
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10278 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Lake view
    Lake view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lay By The Bay - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 10

Featured on HGTV, this historical land mark is one of the favored spots in town and on Lake Kalamazoo in Saugatuck. Completely remodeled in 2005 with custom quality throughout, this home offers unique style in every room; from the tongue and groove ceilings with arched laminate beams to the creative flooring in the bathrooms, this is a must see! The home boasts 3000 square feet of space, 3 master suites and room for 10 to sleep with family entertainment in mind. Boat slips are available for use during the rental period. This unit also comes with 3 off-street parking spaces - 2 at the top and 1 below.

The upper/main level hold two master suites both with Queen beds and the open floor plan living area. A gourmet kitchen will please any cook, and there is plenty of space for seating guests to eat or relax. Sonos sound for music or streamingTV, and internet provided as well. Relax on the balcony overlooking the water and downtown on the main level as well.

The lower level has two bedrooms, one with an ensuite bath with a queen bed, and the fourth room has two fulls day beds. Enjoy a second living/rec room with a shuffle board table, plus walkout french doors to the docks and the water's edge.

By renting this cottage you are agreeing to the following rules:
(RULES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED)
1.) All of our rentals are non-smoking.
2.) You and your guests are using our home at your own risk. We nor the owner of the property will be held responsible for any injuries that occur at the vacation rental or for any lost or stolen items.
3.) No boats or trailers are to be parked at our rental properties. Tents of any kind are not allowed. There is parking for one cars in front of cottage. Parking is allowed on the street.
4.) Do not move the furniture.
5.) Each cottage has a maximum number of guests that is listed on this contract you must verify that it is correct. That number is not to be exceeded - this includes children and adults. For fire safety, we are required to limit the number in each home. If additional people are found to be staying at the cottage the entire group will be asked to vacate with no refund. Inflatable mattresses or alternative sleeping other than pack n plays or cribs are not allowed. Tents are also not allowed on the property.
6.) Pets are not permitted. If a pet is on the property then there will be a $1500 fee and it will be required that the owner board the pet immediately.
7.) Damages are to be reported during your stay. If we find damage after you vacate, you authorize the charge to your credit card for replacement or repair or provide another credit card number, pay by cash or check. Damages reported upon arrival will not be guests' responsibility.
8.) Cleaners will come to the cottage after you have departed - they will not visit to clean, change linens, or replace towels during your stay. Please contact the office should you need assistance during your stay regarding any cleaning items.
9.) Grills are to be cleaned after each use.
10.) Quiet time is after 10pm nightly. We do not tolerate loud groups and college like parties anytime of the day or night.
11.) You are at least 25 years old and will be able to verify with valid identification during your stay if needed.
12.) Weddings and formal events are NOT permitted on our properties, if there is found to be a formal event on the property the entire group will be asked to vacate the property with a no refund. It is acceptable to have a visitors during the day hours but that number can not be more than 1.5x the maximum occupancy of the cottage.
13.) Due to association rules the fire pit in front of the cottage can not be used by guests.



You will receive a text message from us with checkin instructions and the code for the door.

Property manager

Ethan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,992 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Lay By The Bay - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 11 Villa
Lay By The Bay - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 11 Saugatuck
Lay By The Bay - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 11 Villa Saugatuck
1353442

About the neighborhood

Map
MI, Saugatuck

What's nearby

  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 2 min walk
  • Butler Street - 5 min walk
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 5 min drive
  • Silver Lake - 6 min drive
  • Oval Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wally's - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lay By The Bay - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lay By The Bay - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lay By The Bay - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 10?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lay By The Bay - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 10 located?

Situated in Saugatuck, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kalamazoo Lake and Lake Michigan. Saugatuck Center For the Arts and Amazwi Contemporary Art are also within 5 minutes.

Lay By The Bay - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 10 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jerry a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends weekend.
Great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Absolutely wonderful for adult relaxation. Not suitable for children because it is pristine and I would be afraid children would destroy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Wonderful property with a perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location; Nice home; Clean.
The property is accurately described in the listing. It was a marvelous location and we walked to dining and shopping in Saugatuck. Property was clean and well-maintained. We would recommend this to family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G., Indianapolis USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Short walk to town
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this vacation home. Home was fully staffed with all essentials and so conveniently located to downtown Saugatuck.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake M., Lockport, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite house in Saugatuck
Gourmet kitchen, plenty of space and walkable to everywhere in Saugatuck. Great owners and a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armando S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a perfect stay in Saugatuck at this property. Everything was terrific Very clean and beautiful interior decoration. Very much enjoyed our weekend and plan to return soon. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl’s Weekend
Beautiful cottage, amazing location and all the comforts of home. We hope to make this an annual trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff retreat
We stayed the weekend for our annual staff planning offsite. A great property, great place to relax in the winter and inspiring place to work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cooper C., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Large Stay in Saugatuck
Great stay right on the water in Saugatuck. Close to the neighbors next door with a shared driveway, but it's a great house and a beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Had a wonderful time...kitchen well supplied..great view..walking distance to town. Close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay along the water
This place is absolutely beautiful. Perfect, walkable location. We all had an amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John U., Charlotte, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Great Views
Our group of 7 had a wonderful time! Great Views! Great location! Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyleigh L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
The best location! A quiet, calm spot with a beautiful view, but still within walking distance of the fun and entertainment of downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Great time. Great house. Location is perfect as were accommodations. Only negative was internet was intermittent and somewhat slow
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rental in the heart of it all
Our stay was fantastic. Clean, walkable and nicely appointed. The only disappointment was the length of time it took for the freezer to reach full cooling temp after being kept off between rentals. Additionally, the ice machine had black chunks of debris in it and the bar fridge was broken.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anneliese M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
I came with a group of girlfriends for a long weekend. Everyone was so impressed and said it was even better than the pictures. The kitchen is so well stocked and everything was very clean. The home is quite large and having 4 separate bathrooms was great. Location 10/10. I’m already thinking of booking next summer for a trip with my family. My only complaint was the balcony cleanliness. There was a large, sticky spill when we arrived and the rail definitely had not been wiped down. There was also only one tiny side table and it was covered in something sticky. I’d love to see a bigger table where you can actually put drinks and food. But overall, that absolutely should not deter you because the place could not have been more wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
So beautiful
This home was top quality. Great location. Unbelievable kitchen. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathrine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Issue resolved
Beautiful home and location. There was a water issue during our stay with 6 girls that needed to shower we asked about and we’re able to go to another property for that. Slight hassle, but overall handled well. We would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
Location was great and property was perfect for two families taking an after Christmas vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Had a great time with friends perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great View and Super Walkable Location
My friends and I really enjoyed our stay. The view of the bay made for a beautiful spot to have morning coffee. The location was perfect for easy, walkable access to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view!
Ethan's home was as advertised. Big, clean house, beautiful views from the deck, especially at sunset. First floor "great room" was a big hit. We were a group of 7, so plenty of rooms and bathrooms. Love the shuffleboard table and the game table on the lower level. Walking distance to town, also a plus.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and location
Beautiful home located within walking distance to downtown. Lovely view of water and sunset. Was hoping to get in a little early as we had my elderly Mom with us and wanted to get settled before dinner, but all worked out well and we all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location for walking to Saugatuck!
Lovely property. Owner is aware of some fixes that need to be done, just waiting on parts. Close by everything to do in Saugatuck. Plenty of space for a large family get together. Lots of golf available. Restaurants, awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022