Lovely old farmhouse with charm and modern conveniences. Fully stocked for whatever you would need. And even though there was only one shower, the additional enclosed, outdoor shower was a hit with our group! The beach was right across the street, a short walk down the stairs. Lovely sandy beach, but you might need water shoes as the shoreline is a bit rocky. Easy drive to Saugatuck, Holland, and South Haven.
Very nice older farm hose with plenty of space indoors and out. Loved the screened-in porch, back deck and functional kitchen. Entire family loved the private beach and deck overlooking the lake.
Owners are exceptional people who helped enhance our stay.
My family and I stayed at the Gauntlet House to celebrate all of our May and June birthdays. We had a wonderful stay! Celeste and Dexter are wonderful hosts and their property is perfect. We will absolutely be back in the future!
Great house - lots of character. Beds were comfortable, screened-in porch was a great place to watch the sunset, take a nap or read, well-stocked kitchen with everything you would need. Will definitely stay here again.
The house was perfect and we loved the location. Easy trips into Saugatuck and Holland for wine and beer tasting in the area. It was a great weekend for a group of adults.
Loved our stay here. The beach was a three minute walk from the front door and a special mile walk through the forest in the back also allowed us to enjoy nature and relax. The house has everything you could want and the owners (who live next door) were warm and welcoming.
Celeste always has the house sparkling when we arrive. Its very comfortable and we always enjoy our stay. The location is wonderful - able to see sunset from porch if we can't get down to beach to do so. The yard is great for the kids to play in too.
A great place to spend a relaxing weekend get-away with friends and family. I enjoyed the sunset from the private deck and my son loved the beach. The mattresses were very comfortable so I had a great sleep at night. The owner was very helpful and welcoming. I will definitely revisit the place again. Thank you Celeste!
Comfortable old farm house with Lake Michigan access.
Easy access to Lake Michigan and sandy shore. large grassy yard where we played croquet and corn hole. Nicely updated old farm house, not fancy, but very comfortable.
What an amazimg location. Pics do not do justice. House is immaculate, nearby attractions amazing, private beach across street spectacular, and hosts gracious and lovely. Highly recommend.
Wonderful location for a vacation -- near Saugatuck but right on Lake Michigan! The private beach meant we could have fires (and smores!) on the beach at night. The water was lovely during our stay. We slept 9 comfortably; everyone was happy with their bedroom. We loved the outdoor shower, too! Had a great tour of Saugatuck Brewing Company from our host, Dexter. Amazing to be staying in such a historic home so beautifully updated.
The house is roomy and charming. The kitchen is well equipped and easy to prepare meals. We really enjoy the yard and deck for the kids playing and eating outside. The outdoor shower is a big hit with everyone after a day at the beach. The front porch is our favorite spot to hang out. Dexter and Celests go out of their way to make our stay lovely in every way. We love coming here!!! Great Location!
Our family had an amazing weekend at the Gauntlett house. Our party consisted of 8 people including our 3 year old. The house is very spacious, with a cozy atmosphere. A bonus was the nursery room off the master bedroom. We really enjoyed our little one having his own space. Celeste and Dexter were very welcoming and really went the extra mile to accomadate our family. We would definitely stay at this property again!
Our family had a great time at the Gauntlett house! The house was charming, clean, very comfortable and there was plenty of room for everyone. The nursery/bedroom upstairs was perfect for the two kids and their parents. It was very nice to have the beautiful beach so close that we could walk back and forth with the little ones (1 yr. and 3 yrs.) and their sand toys without any trouble. A bonfire fire and Sâmores at the beach one night was a definite highlight of the trip. Beautiful! We also really enjoyed the proximity to Saugatuck. Great little town.
My wife and her sister decided to have a joint family vacation. We researched most of the western Michigan coast before stumbling upon the Gauntlet House listing. This location ended up exceeding our expectations. The house is older, but equipped with modern kitchen/laundry appliances and air conditioning. Our kids especially enjoyed the option for indoor or the outdoor shower, after hours spent at the private beach. The location is perfect if you want to stay away from crowds, but also only few minutes from multiple activities and dining in Saugatuck/Douglas, Fennville, or Holland. Best family vacation we have ever planned.
We just returned home after spending four nights at Celeste and Dexter's house and to say we had a great time is an understatement. The house is huge, even closer to the water than it looks in the photos, with a large backyard for the kids to run around. We had four adults, three toddlers, and a baby and had PLENTY of room. It was equipped with everything you would need to make breakfast, lunch and dinner. Celeste and Dexter live next door and are extremely helpful and friendly, and always available to answer any questions. The beach is clean and private, and like I said, very close to the house. We cannot recommend this house enough for your next vacation and will definitely be returning!
We spent a week with family to end our summer and couldnât have had a better time. The location of the property is perfect â you really canât beat walking to your own private beach. The host helped us build a beach fire one night, and the kids loved it. Another night we had a pizza party on the deck while we watched the sunset. On a couple of overcast days, we drove I to town and hit up all the tourist spots, which everyone also loved. It was perfect to be close to town but still have our own private oasis. We have three young children and were joined for a few days by our brother and sister-in-law and their three young children â although It sounds like a recipe for chaos, this house actually allowed us to relax on vacation (we couldnât believe it!). My daughter and I spent an hour each morning making friendship bracelets on the screened in porch, and we spent the rest of the day on the beach. Definitely plan to come back!
Its an old farmhouse with updated amenities. The downstairs was very friendly to the 3 year old, 14 month old, and 11 month old in our group. This was a huge benefit to us because we could be in the kitchen cooking and it was comfortable having the babies in the living room and letting them roam without worrying about their whereabouts. Celeste and Dexter, the owners, were very accommodating to our family and had pack-n-plays set up for us when we arrived and also made us a bonfire on the beach.
The key points of the Gauntlett house were the screened in porch, outdoor shower, and private beach with cabana. It was also nice to have cable for the children to watch cartoons and a grill to barbecue several nights.
I recommend this house for a large family seeking to relax both indoors and at the beach. The house is close to several towns with neat things to do like shopping, restaurants, and boat rentals.
The money is well worth it!
This updated and very clean home is the place you want to be for a weekend or a week away. You will fall in love with the gorgeous view of the lake from the front sun porch each morning while you have your coffee. You are just a few steps away from the nice stairs that will take you down to the beach. Chairs, hammocks and the gorgeous beach await you. The palopa is great for those who prefer to stay out of the sun or to house kiddos who may need a rest.
The Gauntletts' graciously provided fire wood at the top of the steps if we wished to have a bonfire. After the day at the beach the outdoor shower was a great place to clean up and soap and shampoo were provided. We enjoyed very nice dinners on the back deck enjoying the wooded scenery and gorgeously kept gardens. The home was immaculate with great bedrooms and linens that were very clean and decorated in very good taste. The home was stocked with all the items we needed for dinners in the home as well as dish detergents, toilet paper, propane and clothing detergents. Dexter visited often to check on us and was there to answer questions and help if needed. However, we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this gorgeous home. You will love staying in the Gauntlett's home as well as enjoy Saugatuck brewing and other fine restaraunts and places near by.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! There was plenty of room for our group of 6 adults and 4 children. The private beach was perfect. The deck overlooking the water was the perfect place to enjoy coffee in the morning. The hosts could not have been kinder or more accommodating. We will definitely return for a longer stay.
This beautiful old farmhouse was a true joy to stay in the past several days. The house is tucked away in the woods with direct access to the lake. The neighborhood is perfect and we felt perfectly safe walking miles around the property each morning on our workouts. There is even a great nature preserve up the street to explore.
The house is within several miles of town as well as all the great breweries (Virtue!) and wineries. So fun!!
We saw deer, baby turkeys, rabbits, and lots of fish! My favorite spot was definitely the hammock in the backyard, which is perfectly placed under a canopy of trees.
Celeste and Dexter are awesome hosts and the house was clean and comfortable!
Will for sure be back!!
Unique old house with original antique decor. Well kept property. Be prepared for many, many steps down to Lake, then back up. Downstairs bathroom could use some care. Overall, nice getaway.
Celeste and Dexter Are such nice people. Checked in on us, helped out with whatever we needed. The Property is absolutely gorgeous and the view of the sunset and private beach was most definitely one of the highlights of our trip. It was such a needed getaway for a group of best friends. Everyone had a great time and would love to come back again. We had a group of nine and there was plenty enough room for sleeping, gathering, eating. The outside shower was amazing as well. Such a neat feature.