We celebrated a bachelorette party over memorial day weekend at the adorable Orchard House. The heating system kept up well during chilly evenings and Eve had the house stocked with all the necessities, and more! The property is so peaceful and the private beach is excellent. We loved the charm of this house and the fact it has been in the owner's family since it was built. The beds were SO comfortable as well. I would love to come stay again!
We absolutely loved our stay at The Orchard House! This quaint, historic home is full of charm and character, and its location couldnât have been better. Nestled just far enough from the busy Saugatuck area, it offered peace and privacy while still being close to town for great shopping and restaurants.One of the biggest highlights was the access to the private beachâit felt like our own little slice of Lake Michigan. We spent hours relaxing by the water and hunting for rocks. The house had everything we needed for a cozy weekend getaway, and we especially appreciated the thoughtful touches throughout, from the collection of games and blankets, to the little details that made it feel like a true home away from home.A quick note for future guests: the stairs inside the house and down to the beach are on the steeper side, so those with mobility concerns may want to plan accordingly.We can't wait to come back and make even more memories at this special spot. Highly recommend!
First of all, the house is a beautiful old home with lots of history. Everything is so comfy. The view is really gorgeous. But the highlight for me was the host. Eve was really responsive throughout the experience, starting with questions I sent before I booked. She left a lovely welcome gift. I ended up needing emergency surgery while there, and she was so helpful with logistical problems from that. I will definitely return to this property.
We absolutely loved our stay here! We had 2 families (4 adults and 4 kids) plus a dog. There was plenty of room for everyone. The house was well stocked with everything we needed. I think the only thing they didn't provide was beach towels - which were easy enough to bring ourselves. The house is old, but very clean. Eve was easy to communicate with. She was very responsive and answered all our questions. We were celebrating my husbands birthday and she left us a delicious apply pie from a local bakery. The best part was hands-down the direct access to the beach. It was PERFECT. The steps down to the beach are closer than they look in pictures - maybe 30 yards? So very easy to run back and forth between the house and beach. The beach itself was beautiful and not crowded at all. We barely saw any other people and if we did they were further away. Would definitely recommend and would definitely come back!
Met our expectations. Owners were super responsive to all text messages and left us a lovely pie for our stay as well :) Very close to several nice towns to visit in West Michigan.
The location of Orchard House can't be beat. Right on Lake Michigan, with private stsirs to the beach. The home is a lovely and historic house with plenty of common spaces, both indoors and out. Would definitely come back!
Lucky to call this place home for a few days while in Michigan
Unique, memorable and fun spot to call home for a few days while in Michigan for a wedding. Was able to host extended family for a beach day while there. Communication from property owner was great, enough space to sleep 9 comfortably. A great find!
4 ladies celebrating 75th birthdays. Terrific location. Loved the platform overlooking the lake for evening wine drinking! Easy access to nearby towns. Totally enjoyed our time and the house!
My family enjoyed staying in this delightful historical home. It has so much character and has been well maintained by the owners. A real gem on the Lake MI shoreline. The host was very responsive to our questions and the welcome gift was a nice surprise!
I am so glad we found this gem! From the minute you walk in you feel the history of the home. The furnishings are beautiful! The home is roomy- I had 6 kids in the house and it didnât feel cramped. The beach is awesome. The spot to catch the sunset was our favorite spot. The owner lives next door and was very attentive. I will rent again!!
We had a wonderful vacation. The home was beautiful and the location was amazing. Communication with Eve was easy and fast. The house has everything you need to have a beautiful stay right on the beach.
So so pleasantly surprised to walk into a rental to find it EXACTLY as presented and described. Perfect for our group of 5 adults & two toddlers, as well as our family reunion of 18. Lazy days & nights on the beach and plenty of room to hang out in the house. Especially nice to have enough room for folks to get a little private time.
Only suggestion would be the addition of a washing machine. Thanks Eve!
Wonderful views of Lake Michigan right off the back porch and very nice beach with built in shade trees. Great rock hunting! House is full of charm and history. Loved sharing this place with family and then friends.
My family and I had a great stay at this property. Plenty of rooms for sleeping and big open hangout areas when in the house. Getting to the beach was a breeze with a few flights of stairs. Communication with the owner was clear and helpful with recs for food places and last minute questions about the property. Would definitely stay again!
We love this property! Our family takes a weekend trip together once a year and after we discovered this home we will never go anywhere else. No one ever wants to leave. Eve is a wonderful host. Our entire stay went beautifully.
Book a home that began in 1855! Take a step back in time and enjoy family and friends on a relaxing property. Leave your media on the back burner as you enjoy games, the beach and each other.