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Entire home·Private host

The Roost at The Southerner

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
In the heart of Saugatuck, this adorable cottage offers a warm retreat with a gas fireplace and full kitchen. Enjoy private parking, an outdoor garden area, and people-watching from your patio while being just steps away from downtown amenities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 256 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Roost at The Southerner

Adorable pet-friendly cottage within walking distance to downtown Saugatuck and all it has to offer. Main room offers a gas fireplace, TV and full kitchen with a pull-out loveseat and space to dine. Queen bed in bedroom, ensuite bath with shower and laundry room. A/C, ceiling fans & shady location. Private parking and outdoor garden area. Perfect stay for a couple + 1. Be sure to take advantage of the popular restaurant The Southerner right next door. The restaurant can be quite busy in the summer so there's fantastic people watching from your private patio but it ends service at 10pm so no late night noise or commotion.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Set thermostat to 68 degrees
Place garbage in The Southerner’s dumpster
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No vaping of any type.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

The Roost at Shore Harbor Marina Cottage
The Roost at Shore Harbor Marina Saugatuck
Cottage with room for 3 next to The Southerner
The Roost at Shore Harbor Marina Cottage Saugatuck

About the area

Located in Saugatuck, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Holland Community Aquatic Center and Forever Curious Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Saugatuck, MI

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oval Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Silver Lake - 7 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 16 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grill @ Clearbrook - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Butler - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ida Reds - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sand Bar Saloon - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Roost at The Southerner pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Roost at The Southerner?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Roost at The Southerner?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Roost at The Southerner located?

Located in the heart of Saugatuck, this cottage is steps from Kalamazoo River and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Michigan. Kalamazoo Lake and Butler Street are also within 10 minutes.

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The Roost at The Southerner Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 208 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Such a cute place! Loved being walking distance to downtown while having the peace and quiet of a neighborhood and so convenient to pop over to the Southerner for a night cap!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drayton E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Cute and perfect stay for our getaway. Great location and wonderful listing that had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable

My husband and I and our fur baby stayed 2 nights. Cozy little place was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Raving about The Roost

Stayed here with our dogs for the second year. Wonderful place! Cant beat the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage

Really cute property in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Such a cute cozy cottage. Everything is tastefully updated and even has a hidden dishwasher. It was super clean and well-stocked. The patio is a lovely place to read and relax. The location is convenient to town with The Southerner just steps away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect stay for a weekend in Michigan!

The cottage was so nice and well kept. Seems like it was recently renovated - the pictures don’t do it justice! Perfect size for a weekend getaway for a wedding in saugatuck. The host was wonderful and super easy to work with. It was lovely being able to bring our dog. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

Nice clean small place. Centrally located
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space and location

The Roost was a lovely spot for a getaway weekend! Great use of cozy space. Clean, well-designed and maintained. Next to our favorite restaurant so that’s a plus too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent spot for enjoying town!

This was our second trip to the Roost! We highly enjoyed being able to walk to town and enjoy all that Saugatuck has to offer. A quick walk back and dinner was on our doorstep! I highly recommend staying at the Roost!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Get Away

Very well done remodel of cottage - was very peaceful - we did visit off season 3/31-4/3 - it would be hopping for sure during height of season. Cottage is right off parking lot of the Southerner
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little house

House was cozy, clean, and adorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

Loved the decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage for two.

Cute and comfortable cottage that was very clean. First thing I noticed upon entering the cottage was how nice it smelled. It’s close to town in a nice neighborhood and an easy walk too town. Only drawback is no yard. Cute patio though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for a short stay

The house is equipped with all amenities that you would need for a short stay. Extremely walkable location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tess R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend Stay!

I stayed here with my husband and our 2 month old daughter and we had the perfect stay at the Roost! The location was unbeatable, we were able to walk to town in under 10 mins and with the Southerner next door we had amazing food right there. Would definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and space!

Charming and easy to walk into town!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryce W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Excellent place to stay in a great area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing short of cozy!

We had a wonderful girls get away. Everything you need is provided in that house, and if it's not, you don't really need it. The perfect location for us to unplug, unwind and slow down, not to mention it's a short stroll to all the downtown gems! Thank you, Amy, for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall trip

The house had everything we needed and was just as pictured and clean. The location was great for us and the outdoor seating nice too. We also enjoyed the short walk over to the Southerner restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea & Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little cottage

This little cottage was located about 10 mins walking from town and it was a nice easy walk. We got to enjoy the privacy, everything was clean and well stocked. Perfect for a couples get away.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Fantastic experience!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, walkable stay

This place was as described. Had everything we needed for a nice weekend stay and was a pleasant walk to the downtown Saugatuck area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage, Excellent Location

The cottage as exactly as expected with great indoor and outdoor space, all the amenities and very well kept. It is close to town but not right in town which was perfect. I very much enjoyed my stay and would return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024