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Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Glenn, MI
  • Popular LocationSouth Haven Center for the Arts16 min drive
  • Popular LocationKal Haven Trail16 min drive
  • Popular LocationOval Beach21 min drive
  • AirportGrand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Living Room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Adorable Honeymoon Cottage by the Lake

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!

The DOUBLE bed is brand new in 2022, the hide-a-bed has a blow up mattress, and linens are provided. The beach access is just a short walk away. (one quarter mile) and features a creek which will delight the little ones. Unfortunately in 2021 the beach was very rocky, but it changes all the time, so we’ll see what 2022 brings. Other local beaches are open, 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, and the New York Times.

On a rainy day, we provide puzzels, toys and games and a collection of old Disney VHSs that can be played on our small TV. 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!

Property manager

Patricia Kerr

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Fennville

Located in Fennville, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Forever Curious Children's Museum and Michigan Maritime Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Glenn, MI

What's nearby

  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 16 min drive
  • Kal Haven Trail - 16 min drive
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 17 min drive
  • Butler Street - 18 min drive
  • Oval Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 28 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Michigan Wine Company - 11 min drive
  • Cogdal Vineyards - 11 min drive
  • What-Not-Inn - 11 min drive
  • Waypost Brewing Co. - 8 min drive
  • PK's Lighthouse Cafe - 9 min drive

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage great neighborhood
Lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Corrine and Art L.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
This Was a Mistake
We are travelers and rely on VRBO descriptions. It didn't work this time. There is vintage and then there is old. This was old. We debated as to whether to comment on this rental but decided that it might encourage the owner to make a few updates. I have only complained one other time in the many years we have used VRBO but there needs to be some attention to a variety of things on this rental. There was one wash cloth and a few older towels. The bathroom sink was not appealing at all...but the shower was nice. Faucets were leaking in the sinks. The kitchen stove burners really needed attention and I agree with another person who responded...a good yard sale visit would provide a much more complete line of dinner wear...cracked and stained is not appealing. Silverware needs to be in a drawer, not just sitting out. Good refrigerator but the rest...well, not as good. There is one mirror in the bathroom and that is all ! I would love to spend $500 on a Walmart trip and get some curtains, window shades, new waste containers, some towels, etc. This could be a cute place but there is just wear and tear from many years of being lived in. We did smile (someitmes) at the lack of internet service and the TV. I haven't seen a TV like that for many years. We don't need all that stuff but some people might like it. The description didn't quite 'describe' this property. A honeymoon cottage it is not. The lake was beautiful but not accessible - difficult path.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Silviya A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Perfet location, quiet, away from busy towns/ beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

rachel s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Granny goodness
I couldn’t rave about this place more. My best friend and I wanted a quiet girls weekend at the beach and this place was key to our experience. We absolutely loved down to every detail, I felt I was in my grandmas house and it couldn’t have been more welcoming. We even rewound and watched grease on vhs on our little tv in the bedroom one night and had a sunset fire outside the other. The views from the cottage were spectacular, sunset walks are definitely recommended. Though the beach access was farther than we had anticipated and the path down to the beach was a bit treacherous we braved it and enjoyed exploring. We traveled to South Haven just a fifteen minute drive away for our beach days however, much less rocky and also amazing. If you want to stay at a modern updated pristine spot, this isn’t your place. If you want to feel like you’re stepping back in time to a simpler place, surrounded by pink, floral, and familiarity this is it. We loved our time here so much and definitely want to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon cottage
This was our 2nd year here, on our 1st anniversary. Small cottage perfect for two adults. With Lake Michigan across the road, we could watch sunsets every night. Don't count on beach access however; neighborhood sits on a bluff above the lakeshore, with difficult access. Howerver, the wonderful beaches at South Haven are 20 minutes away. , and the many attractions of SW Michigan are convenient. Plus, a beautiful neighborhood. Cautions about the cottage: the full-size bed is small if you're accustomed to queen or larger; the only heater is a small space heater (not relevant most summer weeks, but our stay was CHILLY). Finally, cottage is small, don't bring a lot of stuff!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Kerr

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Longtime Glenn summer resident, I decided to live here year round. The lake is the big draw--swimming in the summer, beach wlaks in the fall and spring, and big ice on the big lake in the winter. I love it here!

Why they chose this property

My folks bought this property as a place to put extra guests in the summer. As they got a little older, they wanted to downsize, but I couldn't bear the though of selling the property to anyone else, so I bought it!

What makes this property unique

This little adorable cottage is perfect for young families. It's cozy and affordable and provides a peaceful setting where kids (and parents) can get away from the constant din of electronic media. A wonderful opportunity to teach children about the joys of entertaining yourself.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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