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Anchors Away: Nautical downtown Saugatuck abode with balcony and partial river views

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TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 447 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Place, Butler Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wicks Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    ‪10 min walk‬

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About this property

Anchors Away: Nautical downtown Saugatuck abode with balcony and partial river views

Anchors Away

Anchors Away is a charming, nautically inspired upstairs suite that puts you right in the heart of downtown Saugatuck—steps from the river, shops, restaurants, and all the town's best attractions. Consistently praised for its unbeatable location and comfort, this cozy retreat is ideal for couples or small groups looking to park the car and enjoy an easy, walkable getaway.

Inside, the open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area creates a relaxed space to unwind after a day of exploring. Curl up on the sofa (which converts to a sleeper), stream a favorite movie on the Smart TV, or enjoy a simple meal prepared in the well-equipped, apartment-style kitchen. Thoughtful touches—like extra mirrors, ample supplies, and basic cooking essentials—make settling in easy.

Step out onto the shared front balcony, where each unit has its own patio furniture, and enjoy partial river views while sipping your morning coffee or watching boats glide by. Guests often mention this as a favorite spot. Downstairs, a shared patio offers additional outdoor seating, a gas BBQ grill, and a communal fire pit—perfect for relaxing evenings after a day at the beach or in town.

The bedroom features a comfortable queen bed and is connected to the full bathroom with a shower/tub combination. Please note that the bathroom is accessed through the bedroom, which works best for couples or close friends.

Anchors Away is located just 1.5 blocks from the closest shops and restaurants, with the rest of downtown only a short stroll away. Lake Michigan beaches—Douglas Beach, Oval Beach, and Saugatuck Dunes State Park—are all within a 5–10 minute drive, or you can hop on the local Interurban for an easy, inexpensive ride. Willow Park sits directly across the street, offering fishing, picnic tables, and excellent people- and boat-watching.

With off-street parking, a prime yet quiet location, and everything you need for a comfortable stay, Anchors Away is a welcoming home base for experiencing the best of Saugatuck—whether you're here for a romantic weekend, a friends' getaway, or a spontaneous escape by the water.

Please Note:
- This suite is one of three total units in the same building. Shared spaces and amenities between the neighboring units are the BBQ grill, the fire pit, and the furniture around the fire pit. The balcony is shared with the other upstairs unit, but each unit has its own set of patio furniture for guest use. Please be respectful of other guests staying in the neighboring units by adhering to the quiet hours from 10pm to 8am.
- This is an upstairs apartment and a flight of stairs is required for access.
- The only access to the bathroom is through the bedroom.
- There is no central AC. There is a window AC unit in the apartment during the summer months. Additionally, there is a box fan. If you keep the blinds closed and the bedroom door open, the whole apartment will be cool.
- The building heat is kept at 68 degrees in the winter months. If you need additional heat or heat during the summer, there is a baseboard electric heater in the bedroom.
- This apartment is small. The refrigerator and range are apartment-sized.

Amenities
Sleeps 2-4
Anchors Away is Upstairs
Nautical Theme Throughout
1 Bedroom (Queen)
1 Full Bathroom (Shower Tub Combo)
Open Living/Dining/Kitchen
Living Room (Sofa Sleeper)
Flat Screen Smart TV
Wireless Internet
Snack Bar with Stool Seating for 2
Dining Table with Seating for 2
Basic Workable Kitchen
Microwave
Drip Coffee Maker
Window AC Unit (summer months only)
No Dishwasher, Washer, or Dryer
Deck with Outdoor Dining
Shared Patio with Outdoor Furniture
Shared Fire Pit
Shared Gas BBQ Grill
Off-Street Parking for 1 Car & Street Parking Available
Across the Street from Willow Park (Fishing, Watching Boats on the River)
Walk to All Downtown Saugatuck Activities
Located on the Flat of Downtown Saugatuck
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Kalamazoo River. A kitchen and a balcony are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, balcony, and sofa bed
  • 10 minutes by car from Lake Michigan and 12 minutes from Oval Beach
This apartment offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Saugatuck apartment is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

After booking, a separate digital signature agreement will be required agreeing to the house rules.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

1043043

Anchors Away: Nautical downtown Saugatuck abode with balcony and partial river views Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nancy B., Belleville, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Same issues as with the others. Poorly insulated
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige E.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location nice place a bit musty
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location. Clean property, very comfortable. Accommodating management company. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marikay W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anchors Away was terrific! Perfect location for shopping. Restaurants, water and boat rentals, and hiking. Our favorite part was the deck off our loving space. Also appreciated the parking space! I will definitely contact Anchors Away for my next stay in Saugatuck! Thank you for the perfect accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle G.

Liked: Cleanliness

LOVED IT

Great location right in town loved the balcony!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

brent j.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reed F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

We were unable to stay but management was amazing

The entire town of Saugatuck shut down due to a gas leak the morning we were supposed to stay and the host was amazing at communicating,trying to assist us in finding a new rental and ultimately providing a refund qith out any hassle or issues when there wasnt another option available in neighboring towns. Very impressed with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting from Indy

This is the perfect location. Walking distance to everything! Condo is perfect for 2 people and included extras like cooking spices, plastic & reynolds wrap, etc. And thanks for the beautiful weather! We hope to come back for a visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven B., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness

Beware the Bathtub

The property was fine but nothing special. Mostly little things. The cleaners had used a strong-smelling disinfectant that would dissipate after being in the space. There ere multiple cobwebs on the balcony. The bed was difficult to lock in place no kept rolling about. The bigger issue was the bathtub. It felt slick and unsafe. There was no handlebar nor slip mat to prevent falls. When we called asking for a bath mat, the man explained that the property did not advertise one. The conversation came across s dismissive. On the papers given at check-in it reads “We always strive to give our guests a 5-star experience. If you feel your stay is not 5-star worthy, please contact us first so we can fix any issues and make your experience enjoyable.” Later the balcony screen door was sticking. Annoying but not unusable. We did not report it though. If Mill Pond Realty didn’t care about a safety concern, they were unlikely to care about an inconvenience
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

renee h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th Bday weekend

Perfect for four friends celebrating some birthdays! Great location and this rental had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L., Lansing, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay again

Clean, cute place. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our rest was the best!

We wish our schedules would have allowed a longer stay. But we will be back and next time with more family members!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness

3 Day Get-Away

The property was very clean and nicely decorated, and the check-in process was super simple. The location is perfect, we were able to walk to all the stores and restaurants in Saugatuck and having a parking space to come back to when we did leave for excursions was ideal. The unit is small, that would be the only concern, but it worked for the stort time we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family stay in 2 units

My husband and I were in the upstairs unit and our kids and grandkids were in the lower unit. Great location and the units were great. Only complaint is no washer and dryer but we knew that going in. Walking distance to everywhere which is nice. You don’t have to load up car seats. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Getaway

Hubby, daughter and I went for a 2 night getaway. Location is amazing! All employees we outstanding and helpful. Very cute clean and well equipped unit. The only suggestions we would have is maybe a better mattress on the hide-a-bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023