House in Michigan
14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Welcome to Glenora Bluffs
Lake Michigan, a 100-foot private beach, a bonfire pit, and evening skies filled with stars set the background for your holiday getaway. This vintage Swiss chalet cottage is situated on a 3-acre lot nestled between the lake on the front and woods on the back at the end of your private 0.25-mile driveway. The property has its own private 83-step beach stairs to access beautiful Lake Michigan.
INSIDE THE HOME
This Swiss chalet cottage and the guest house were built to take advantage of the outside; you will find comfort and modern amenities inside. The main house is one of the
original homes in the area and features a beautiful wood ceiling with large beams, white-washed walls, and new flooring on the first floor. The floor plan is open and includes a living room, dining area, galley kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom on the first floor. The house includes a fireplace, a smart television, internet access, and loads of indoor and outdoor games. The interiors are charming and were designed by a West Michigan professional. The beautiful windows keep the lake within view from almost every corner. Sliding doors give easy access to the large deck. The second floor has an open loft with another queen bed, two single beds, and another private bathroom and shower. The refrigerator, stove, dehumidifier, and dishwasher are all new.
The charming, white-washed guest cottage offers two more bedrooms, a full bath, a smart TV, a sitting area, a small fridge,and a coffee pot. One bedroom has a queen bed, and the other includes 2 sets of bunk beds (4 beds). Having two separate living areas provides ample space for 14 people and up to two dogs. This additional space is also fully internet accessible.
Like any property in the woods, there are bugs and critters that you may not see at home. This Fall, the owners have invested in several projects to make sure your indoor experience is as comfortable as possible. A new roof was added, the chimney was tuckpointed, and the house was sealed from the bottom up, all to make it more comfortable for you. Our monthly maintenance program is an added level of safety.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Main Floor Bedroom 1: King Bed
Main Floor Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Loft Area: Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds
Guest House Bedroom 1: 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Guest House Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
OUTDOOR SPACE
You can sit on the deck and take in the vistas or sit on the beach and let the waves wash over your toes. If you enjoy a more active vacation, the shed is filled with games like ladder ball, croquet, badminton, corn hole, a paddleboard, a kayak, and inflatable water toys for your pleasure.
THE LOCATION
Glenora is conveniently located between Saugatuck/Douglas and South Haven (10 minutes to either). The Glenn Store is conveniently located a mile away. You can take care of any last-minute items you forget or enjoy a nice selection of wine, beer, and alcohol. They also have great pizza and deli.
Are you bringing your bikes? You are less than 10 miles from the Kal Haven trail, which runs from Kalamazoo to South Haven along an old railway trail.
**Please note: Before booking, it is your responsibility to ensure that this property will accommodate the number of guests booked. Call us, or send us a message if you have any doubts as to whether this is the right property for your group BEFORE you book - we are happy to clarify any questions to ensure you are arriving at a home that meets your needs - thank you!
Lake Michigan, a 100-foot private beach, a bonfire pit, and evening skies filled with stars set the background for your holiday getaway. This vintage Swiss chalet cottage is situated on a 3-acre lot nestled between the lake on the front and woods on the back at the end of your private 0.25-mile driveway. The property has its own private 83-step beach stairs to access beautiful Lake Michigan.
INSIDE THE HOME
This Swiss chalet cottage and the guest house were built to take advantage of the outside; you will find comfort and modern amenities inside. The main house is one of the
original homes in the area and features a beautiful wood ceiling with large beams, white-washed walls, and new flooring on the first floor. The floor plan is open and includes a living room, dining area, galley kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom on the first floor. The house includes a fireplace, a smart television, internet access, and loads of indoor and outdoor games. The interiors are charming and were designed by a West Michigan professional. The beautiful windows keep the lake within view from almost every corner. Sliding doors give easy access to the large deck. The second floor has an open loft with another queen bed, two single beds, and another private bathroom and shower. The refrigerator, stove, dehumidifier, and dishwasher are all new.
The charming, white-washed guest cottage offers two more bedrooms, a full bath, a smart TV, a sitting area, a small fridge,and a coffee pot. One bedroom has a queen bed, and the other includes 2 sets of bunk beds (4 beds). Having two separate living areas provides ample space for 14 people and up to two dogs. This additional space is also fully internet accessible.
Like any property in the woods, there are bugs and critters that you may not see at home. This Fall, the owners have invested in several projects to make sure your indoor experience is as comfortable as possible. A new roof was added, the chimney was tuckpointed, and the house was sealed from the bottom up, all to make it more comfortable for you. Our monthly maintenance program is an added level of safety.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Main Floor Bedroom 1: King Bed
Main Floor Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Loft Area: Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds
Guest House Bedroom 1: 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Guest House Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
OUTDOOR SPACE
You can sit on the deck and take in the vistas or sit on the beach and let the waves wash over your toes. If you enjoy a more active vacation, the shed is filled with games like ladder ball, croquet, badminton, corn hole, a paddleboard, a kayak, and inflatable water toys for your pleasure.
THE LOCATION
Glenora is conveniently located between Saugatuck/Douglas and South Haven (10 minutes to either). The Glenn Store is conveniently located a mile away. You can take care of any last-minute items you forget or enjoy a nice selection of wine, beer, and alcohol. They also have great pizza and deli.
Are you bringing your bikes? You are less than 10 miles from the Kal Haven trail, which runs from Kalamazoo to South Haven along an old railway trail.
**Please note: Before booking, it is your responsibility to ensure that this property will accommodate the number of guests booked. Call us, or send us a message if you have any doubts as to whether this is the right property for your group BEFORE you book - we are happy to clarify any questions to ensure you are arriving at a home that meets your needs - thank you!
Amenities at Glenora Bluffs in Glenn: Spacious 5BR home, sleeps 14, near beaches and lakes.
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Bath or shower
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
So beautiful - has the charm of a cottage but space for everyone. The beach is beautiful and the lawn was spacious. The sunset views were spectacular.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Jul 2025
The property was exactly what we wanted for our trip. We spent most of our time outside and the beach was fantastic. The house itself had a few minor things I would have liked to be different. For instance, the upstairs rooms had no window treatment so the sun was very bright in the morning and we had to be careful about changing clothes. The porch upstairs was also not accessible as the railing was extremely wobbly and almost coming detached, which was worrisome from a safety standpoint with the kids. Finally, the listing stated there was supposed to be a 25 gift card for the local store but we couldn't find it. We reached out about it but never got word of where it was. The rest of the stay was perfect. We had an issue with the toilets but the property manager was amazing and worked her butt off to get it fixed ASAP. The house was clean and had the amenities listed.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·May 2025
Great location, great access to the beach. Property as described. Lots of room for our family of 8 adults. The house could use a once-over to clean it a bit after the winter months. It's understandable since we were there so early in the season - but worth mentioning. Thanks!
6.0 / 10.0Average·Aug 2025
The check-in was fine and the beach gets a 5 star rating. But the house itself is very run down, and was not that clean. There were pet stains on the carpet and both the house and cabin smelled musty and like dog. We brought our (very small) dog, so we aren’t that picky. They try to bill this as a private home-it is not. It is clearly a very well worn rental with little or noinvestment in maintenance. There are so many things that need repair! If this was an inexpensive place, it would be one thing, but it’s not that much of a bargain. Also, communication with the property management company was difficult because there was no cell service. Again, location was fantastic but the accommodations need some work.
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Top rated by guests
8.8Excellent
(25 Ratings)
"So beautiful - has the charm of a cottage but space for everyone. The beach is beautiful and the lawn was spacious. The sunset views were spectacular."
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