Fennville Vacation Rental cottage

Peaceful setting along the lakeshore

Description Cottage, 1800 sq. ft.,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
Amenities rural, waterfront, garden, terrace, internet access, satellite or cable
Rates per property (USD)
$275/night 
$1,450/week 
Patricia Kerr
+1 269-227-3108
+1 269-605-6332
Speaks: English, Spanish

Photos and Description of the Fennville vacation cottage rental 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, sleeps 9, see the lake from every room, walk to beach

The White House, situated on a private road overlooking Lake Michigan, offers a vintage feel, with modern convenience. Lake Michigan views (and sounds) are spectacular, from almost every room in the house. The kitchen is well stocked, laundry facilities are available, and the wrap-around porch is truly a delight. A short walk (3/10th of a mile) to the gradual sloping path to the sandy beach affords opportunities for beachcombing, swimming, bodysurfing and napping. The setting is peaceful, but is close enough to Saugatuck and South Haven for shopping, entertainment and dining. Cozy wrap-around porch with sleeping nooks.
Fennville cottage rental - The White House

The White House

Fennville cottage rental - Beautiful Sunsets

Beautiful Sunsets

Fennville cottage rental - Lovely porch

Lovely porch

Fennville cottage rental - Blue Room

Blue Room

Fennville cottage rental - Beach

Beach

Fennville cottage rental - Dining room

Dining room

Fennville cottage rental - Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Fennville cottage rental - Pool Room

Pool Room

Fennville cottage rental - Living Room

Living Room

Fennville cottage rental - Peter's Penny's

Peter's Penny's

Fennville cottage rental - View from Bedroom

View from Bedroom

Fennville cottage rental - Kid's Room

Kid's Room

Location: Southwest Michigan < Michigan < USA

Nearest Airport: Grand Rapids, MI. (GRR) at 45 Miles
Nearest Motorway: Bangor at 2 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 0.3 Miles
Car: necessary
Zoom Level: Address

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Fennville, Michigan

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Summer May 15, 2010 - Oct 9, 2010 $1,450 $275 $525 $275 $275 - 3 Nights

Fees

Tax Rate:
6.0%
Cleaning:
$75

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Fennville, Michigan

Property Type:
  • cottage

Floor Area:
  • 1800 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • rural
  • waterfront

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family

General:
  • soaps basic
  • restaurant dining guide
  • ceiling fans
  • toilet paper
  • accept credit card
  • activities guide
  • hair dryer
  • towels provided
  • local maps
  • central heating
  • alarm clock
  • local activities guide
  • telephone
  • linens provided

Kitchen:
  • iron & board
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • washing machine
  • 4 ring stove
  • spices
  • grill
  • cooking utensils
  • refrigerator
  • clothes dryer
  • blender
  • stove top burners
  • oven
  • microwave
  • freezer

Living Room:
  • sofabed

Dining:
  • child's highchair
  • dining area
  • seating for 8 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet

Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 9 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double, Master
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single, Blue Room
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin/ Single, Fishy room
    Sleeping Porch - 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon
    Other - 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon, Double
Entertainment:
  • audio tape player
  • books kids
  • music library
  • video library
  • games kids
  • toys kids
  • CD
  • books adult
  • satellite or cable
  • books
  • TV
  • radio
  • DVD
  • piano

Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband

Outside:
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • screened porch/lanai
  • walkway to water
  • kayak
  • parking on street
  • terrace
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • bike
  • patio stone/concrete
  • child's swing
  • 8 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs
  • 2 bicycles

Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • children welcome
  • long term renters welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • non smoking only

Local Activities:
  • golf
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • swimming
  • horseback riding
  • walking
  • sailing
  • wind-surfing
  • antiquing

Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional

Onsite Equipment:
  • beach chairs
  • cooler small

Attractions:
  • autumn foliage
  • museums
  • ATM/bank
  • forests
  • hospital
  • marina
  • playground
  • babysitting
  • cinemas
  • groceries
  • churches

Leisure Activities:
  • freshwater fishing
  • jet skiing
  • live theater
  • pier fishing
  • paddle boating
  • beachcombing
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • bird watching

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • scenic drives
  • winery tours
  • restaurants

Nearby Activities:
  • golf privileges optional

Nearby Services:
  • medical services
  • babysitting
  • massage therapist

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Fennville, Michigan

Kerr Cottages History: The original Kerr Cottage belonged to my great-grandmother, Hennrietta, who built a charming cottage down the road from the White House in 1909. Henrietta came to Glenn in 1904 to play the organ at the camp next door to her cottage, which was owned by the Girl's Friendly Society. They sponsored young girls from Chicago to come to the lakeshore for 2 weeks in the summer. Dubbed 'The Holiday House', the camp celebrated all the major holidays during the girls short stay!

Henrietta was the iconoclastic matriarch of the Kerr clan until her death at 97. Ownership of the cottage went to my mother, who made few improvements. Although she agreed to get running water, Mom insisted we not bring it into the house, and to this day, we use an 'outside in-house' for the 'biffy'. We still bring in water in buckets and wash the dishes at the dry sink. The Kerr family is now in its 6th generation of die-hard swimmers and beach-lovers.

Other Activities: berry-picking

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Fennville, Michigan

Rating
5 out of 5

Our best time in Michigan ever...

Phil C. Homewood, IL US
Review Submitted: August 1, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
The White House is homey, quaint and comfortable, yet loaded with things like Wi-Fi, cable, and laundry facilities in the basement. Glenn is a sweet little hideaway; it is neither infested with yuppies like much of SW Michigan, nor is it water park-ified, like the Dells. Just a great quiet place to enjoy, and from which to fan out. We cooked out a lot, but you are also within easy striking distance of South Haven, Saugatuck, Holland, and everything those towns have to offer. We are light sleepers as a group, and my wife and three kids slept like rocks all week; the combination of quiet, room to spread out, and the wonderful sound of waves audible from every room did the trick. The wrap-around porch is great for sleeping, reading, doing a puzzle, or just about anything. The White House has been 'in the family' for a long time, and the loving upgrades are ongoing; the owner installed beautiful new wood floors throughout the downstairs this year. She was in an adjoining property had we needed anything, but all was well-prepared ahead of time. We have already sent this weblink to a number of families. We feel like we were there for a month, in a GOOD way; we hope to make returns part of our family folklore. You will love it!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
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Rating
4 out of 5

Old Fashioned Charm

jkash Portland, Oregon
Review Submitted: April 10, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2008
From the one room school house on the corner to the pankcake breakfasts at the community hall, Glenn Michigan is a nice break from the hectic pace of daily life. The White House is located on a quiet road carved out of the woods along the shore of Lake Michigan. It's very peaceful and beautiful. The White House offers a good value for those looking for a lakefront cottage. The beds are comfy. The house is clean. The wraparound porch is great for relaxing with a book in the evening. There is a small swingset for young kids.
Access to a nice sandy beach is available a short walk down the road. 10 miles north lies the touristy town of Saugatuck with many shops and restaurants. 10 miles south is South Haven with a large public beach, a pier from which you can catch perch, salmon, or steelhead depending on the season. Three golf courses of various quality are within a ten-minute drive. Many antique shops line the Blue Star highway which goes through Glenn's lone intersection.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
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Rating
5 out of 5

Wonderful Location by the lake

cmcm Atlanta, GA
Review Submitted: April 9, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2008
This is the most delightful cottage in a truly peaceful and beautiful location. Everything you need is within a 15 minute drive, the cottage is clean and well maintained, the beach is beautiful and private and the whole experience was a pleasure. The owner provides great customer service and is full of local information on places to go and things to do. I loved my stay!
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Patricia Kerr

Telephone: +1 269 227-3108

Alt. Phone: +1 269 605-6332

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