Gorgeous views, ON Hutchins Lake, Fennville, 5 min to Lake MI, wineries, fruit!
Fennville, Allegan County, United States View On Map
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Gorgeous views, ON Hutchins Lake, Fennville, 5 min to Lake MI, wineries, fruit! Cute As The Dickins perfectly describes our lakefront cottage. Gorgeous panoramic views of the lake, beautiful clean and clear water, a mid-century gem with 2 bed 2 full baths, 2 patios, dining 8 in and out, kettle & gas grill, private dock and fire pit. Swing set slide and playhouse + basketball hoop. 5 miles from La...
Gorgeous views, ON Hutchins Lake, Fennville, 5 min to Lake MI, wineries, fruit! Cute As The Dickins perfectly describes our lakefront cottage. Gorgeous panoramic views of the lake, beautiful clean and clear water, a mid-century gem with 2 bed 2 full baths, 2 patios, dining 8 in and out, kettle & gas grill, private dock and fire pit. Swing set slide and playhouse + basketball hoop. 5 miles from Lake Michigan beaches. 2miles to downtown Fennville with everything you might need. 5 min from the cottage enjoy U-pick Crane farms and farm tours, wineries, foodie tours and tastes, cider and hard cider distilleries all around the lake. Art galleries abound. Free Concerts! Just a fabulous location, central to all of Lake Michigan, Gold coast, fun and frolic.This lovingly restored, clean and fresh, family cottage home, features an expansive green lawn to the lake, plenty of land and water toys, a retro mid-century turquoise 50’s cottage theme, with all of the modern conveniences we have come to desire. And location location location! Close to it all, yet far enough away to relax and enjoy the peacefulness and relaxation cottage home lake living provides. Knotty pine walls exude warmth and comfort. Enjoy a large lakeside bedroom with king bed and twin bunk bed, reclining leather rocking chair and flat screen TV, full bath just off bedroom hallway/fun retro mint green tile and sink, new shower. On the other sided of the house, a smaller bedroom en-suite, with queen bed and sm full shower bath. A third sleeping option is the queen sleeper sofa in the living room alcove, with a full view of the lake and 32" flat screen tv and WIFI provided. Fun decor and furnishings make the cottage a joy to explore. The retro 50's kitchen is complete with original turquoise metal kitchen cabinets, 50's chrome dinette set, Kit Kat Klock and original boomerang Formica counter top with chrome edge trim. Find a fondue set, Revere-Ware pan set, Corelle dishes...all of the fifties fun with modern convenience. The large kitchen features a washer & dryer as well as an eat in breakfast area, full size refrigerator/freezer, electric range, new dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, French press, toaster, aluminum canister set, and of course a stocked cookie jar. Fully furnished kitchen...just bring food. We also provide 1 high chair.The large L shaped living room features a game/dining table that seats 4. Large picture windows overlook the lake, plus a full glass pane door leading to the lake, allow for a panoramic view of the lake and all that is going on; from fishing, sailing, paddle boarding, skiing, peddle boating, kayaking, canoeing, tubing, and occasionally a plane will land on the water! The warm clear & clean waters and shallow sandy bottom of the lake, make it an enjoyable experience. You might even spot a Bald Eagle! You'll find two outdoor seating areas; 2 covered, one open patio, furnished to enjoy coffee at sunrise or dessert and wine sunsets under the hawthorn tree; outdoor living at it's finest. The lakeside patio seats 10+ and makes picnics pure joy! We provide a charcoal and gas grill for your outdoor cooking and a nice fire pit near the waters edge for evening bonfires and s'mores. Peace and serenity, relax and enjoy. Cast your fishing line from our private dock, drop your worm between the rocks along the shoreline and expect to catch bluegill, perch, crappie or maybe even a pike, although trolling is really best for pike. Or charter a fishing trip on Lake Michigan.Maybe it's just a sit in the sun you love...we offer that too. You are welcome to bring your own boat, with the public boat launch just down the street a ways for in and out. Nice private drive for walks, stroller rides, or biking. Bring your bikes along. Basketball hoop and court and wooden swing set/playhouse for children, paddle boat and 3 kayaks. Yard games to indoor games...we try to have it all.2 flat screen tv's, just bring your Roku, wireless internet services are provided. Pillows, fresh sheets and towels, blankets, and bedspreads are furnished, as well as a completely set up kitchen. No smoking, no pets allowed. The location can't be beat. We are 1-2 mile from downtown Fennville with several great restaurants, a grocery store, drug store, 2 gas stations, an ice cream soft and hard serve, hardware and lots of entertainment downtown and area wineries and restaurants throughout the year. We are only a 5 mile drive to Lake Michigan if it's the Big Lake beach you'd like to explore...but of course much chillier waters and sand accompany a trip to Lake Michigan shore as well. You might find interesting beach stones or beach glass at The West Side Park or Pier Cove beaches. You will enjoy how quickly Hutchins Lake warms up in the summer. We are approx. 10 min from Saugatuck Douglas, 15 minutes from South Haven and Holland. So much to do in this beautiful coastal area from fruit picking, wine and hard cider tasting, trails for hiking and biking, galleries galore, and quaint lake towns, just a quick drive from Chicago, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Detroit. We have many visitors from Ohio, Indiana, as well as St. Louis, KY and FL, Iowa, Tx as well as east and west coast visitors.Fennville is definitely a 4 season community, so check out the happenings all seasons. Stay with us while you visit your students or reunions at Hope College, WMU, Grand Valley, Calvin, Lake Michigan College...we're only a few minutes away. We're a beautiful 10 min. drive to quaint downtown Douglas and Saugatuck. Visit Glenn as well, with the Blue Star Hwy antique and artist tour route. Circle Hutchins Lake to find Fenn Valley winery, Virtue Cider, Modales Winery, Crane Orchards U-pick, corn maize, hayrides, cow rides:) and of course Cranes Pie Pantry Bakery and winery for delicious meals and wines...the original farm to table as well as Gary Crane U-Pick.Speaking of farm to table...check out Salt of the Earth...an award winning restaurant, right downtown in Fennville, with a wonderful evening menu. Music weekend nights. Almost next door is a fan fav coffee shop and spirits, Root Cafe, who offers farm to table as well, and many wonderful bakery items as well as breakfast lunch and dinner menu, along with spirits! Root is a wonderful addition to Fennville, 10 yrs now, and includes an art gallery. Quest Pizza is new to Fennville with unique pizza offerings. As you circle the lake don’t miss The Little Store pizza and much more!!Many enjoy the Blue Goose, an American diner, for breakfast lunch or dinner...and a favorite for decades has been the What Not Inn at the corner of Blue Star and M-89, ...fun music Sunday and Monday evenings while you dine from a casual menu and the best coconut cake on the planet! We’re fans of the new Mexican restaurant El Jaripeo in downtown Fennville as well! You’ll love lots of great restaurants in Saugatuck/Douglas and South Haven too.Those are just a 'few' of the fun features you will discover in this area...unique for it's beaches, hiking, canoeing and kayaking plus art, coastal living, and country farm flair. But all you really need for a fun and relaxing vacation can be found right at Cute As the Dickins cottage. Bring yourselves, your family and enjoy. We hope to be your hosts for your next get-away vacation, and can’t wait to meet you! Cheers!Bob and Kym Dickinson ZumbrinkCute As the Dickins CottageAs you can see...we're high on this area!
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Fireplace
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Toaster
- Lobster pot
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
- Beach chairs
- Beach towels
- Boat
- Kayak / canoe
- Water sports gear
- Golf
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- DVD player
- Video library
- Stereo
- Music library
- Game room
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Waterfront
- Lake
- Water view
Nearby activities
- Zoo
- Museums
- Theme parks
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Sailing
- Water skiing
- Water tubing
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Paddle boating
- Kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Parasailing
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Cross-country skiing
- Ice skating
- Sledding
- Snowmobiling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Horseback riding
- Health/beauty spa
- Winery tours
- Shopping
- Outlet shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Basketball court
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Marina
- Hunting
- Gambling casinos
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Extra beds/cots
- Microwave
- Game room
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Fireplace
- Free WiFi
- Water view
- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Outdoor space
Languages spoken
- English
Beach
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Cot
- Playground
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's toys
- Highchair
- Travel cot
Kitchen
- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Lobster/crab pot
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Coffee grinder
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Spices
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 private bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Fireplace
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Stereo
- Video library
- DVD player
- Music library
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- Single level property
- Thin carpet in public areas
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- 3 steps to reach entrance
- No lift
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a zoo
- Near the marina
- On the waterfront
- Near a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- On a lake
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Golf
- Water sports equipment
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Winery tours nearby
- Boat
- Kayak
- Basketball nearby
- Casino nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- At least 80% organic food
- Recycling
- Vegan dining options
- Water-efficient showers
- At least 80% of food locally-sourced
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,550 square feet
- Vegetarian dining options
- Water-efficient toilets
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Families love it for
- Kitchen, playground, games room, skiing nearby
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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
- On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Fennville
Located in Fennville, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Fenn Valley Vineyards 6 min drive
- Virtue Cider 7 min drive
- Butler Street 18 min drive
- Silver Lake 19 min drive
- Oval Beach 21 min drive
Getting around
- Holland Station 29 min drive
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 55 min drive
Restaurants
- Blue Goose Cafe 4 min drive
- Tastee Treet 5 min drive
- Saugatuck Brewing Company 14 min drive
- Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant 4 min drive
- What-Not-Inn 10 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gorgeous views, ON Hutchins Lake, Fennville, 5 min to Lake MI, wineries, fruit! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Gorgeous views, ON Hutchins Lake, Fennville, 5 min to Lake MI, wineries, fruit! ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gorgeous views, ON Hutchins Lake, Fennville, 5 min to Lake MI, wineries, fruit! ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gorgeous views, ON Hutchins Lake, Fennville, 5 min to Lake MI, wineries, fruit! located?
This family-friendly Fennville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Hutchins Lake and Forever Curious Children's Museum. Fenn Valley Vineyards and Virtue Cider are also within 3 miles (5 km).