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Call Me Francis - Walking distance to local shops, bars, and restaurants!

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, table football, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Saugatuck, MI
  • Butler Street
    1 min walk
  • Kalamazoo River
    3 min walk
  • Kalamazoo Lake
    4 min walk
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    21 min drive

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About the area

Saugatuck

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Saugatuck, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Butler Street. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kalamazoo River and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kalamazoo Lake.

What's nearby

  • Butler Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wicks Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Silver Lake - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Oval Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 16 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Call Me Francis - Walking distance to local shops, bars, and restaurants!

Welcome to Call Me Francis!

Your home away from home! Call Me Francis is a charming, light-filled four bedroom, three bath, three level Cape Cod, on the edge of “The Hill,” just steps away from all downtown Saugatuck has to offer. This freshly decorated and painted home boasts two comfortable common areas and three levels, so family and friends can vacation in comfort.

INSIDE THE HOME
This three level home is the ideal getaway for extended families or friends to vacation together in comfort. As you enter the front door, you'll notice the clean tile entrance hallway and coat closet on your left, and the light-filled living room with plenty of comfortable seating with a new gas fireplace. Down the hall is the main floor bath with tub and shower set conveniently between the two main floor bedrooms, one of which has king bed, and the other two queen beds with new duvets, pillows, and cozy linens. Hardwood floors are throughout. The kitchen is fully appointed and bright with a large dining table and access to the lower level and screened porch with white porch furniture and comfortable, cushioned, seating – a perfect place to relax after a day of fun in town or at the nearby wineries, golf course, or beach. Just beyond the screened porch is the brick patio with tables and chairs, ready for al fresco dining.

Upstairs you'll be greeted by a clean, bright space that features a twin daybed and trundle in the large nook at the top of the stairs. From there, you will enter a spacious bedroom with a gorgeous king sleigh-bed, and down the hall is a roomy bathroom with a bidet, dressing table, and separate tub and shower.

The lower level is equally fresh, clean, and newly appointed. As you come down the stairs, you'll see the large family room with a leather sofa and comfortable chairs, tv and a foosball table. The lower level full bathroom with shower and the separate laundry room are off the main room. The twin daybed and trundle is located in this common space. Through a door at the end of the family room is another freshly painted and comfortable queen bedroom.


SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

“Call Me Francis” boasts 4 bedrooms, 6 sleeping areas, and sleeps 14 in the following configuration:

• First Floor, Back Bedroom: 1 King Bed

• First Floor, Front Bedroom: 2 Queen Beds

• Lower Level Bedroom: 1 Queen Bed

• Lower Level Family Room: 1 Twin Daybed with Twin Trundle

• Upper Level Bedroom: 1 King Bed

• Upper Level Additional Space: 1 Twin Daybed with Twin Trundle


OUTDOOR SPACE

Enjoy the wood burning fire pit and Adirondack chairs located on the side of the expansive front yard located on a new built patio, complete with outdoor lighting. Early risers might enjoy their morning coffee on the cozy deck through the French doors in the kitchen. The back patio and table await you, as does the charming sitting area that is the screened porch. Croquet can be played under the beautiful trees in the large front yard.

Parking: Parking is provided for up to 3 cars in the driveway.

LOCATION
If you are looking for a spacious vacation home in Downtown Saugatuck, look no further! This home has both privacy and convenience and is literally steps from Griffith and Butler streets and all the shops, restaurants and fun downtown has to offer including Saugatuck's Chain Link Ferry. Wicks Park on the riverfront is a 2-minute walk where you can enjoy weekly concerts during the summer, and beautiful views year-round. Fantastic Oval Beach is a quick 5 minute drive away.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private furnished patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features wheelchair access, books, and snowboarding nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include games, a foosball table, and sledding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jaqua Realtors - Saugatuck

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Day bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table football
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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, outdoor lighting, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

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Call Me Francis - Walking distance to local shops, bars, and restaurants! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite place in Saugatuck!
This is the second year we have had our girls week-end here and it was Just as amazing as the first. It's an easy walk to downtown and all the shops. The Kitchen was well appointed, and all areas of house were neat and clean. The only issue, if you can call it that, was there only one extra roll of toilet paper in the house and no extra paper towel. We did not remember that being the case last year, so that may be on us. Thank you again for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall getaway
Great location and comfortable property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia d.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Call Me Francis
Great stay. The space was inviting and offered plenty of room for the 11 guest that were staying. There were a few areas that had been missed in the cleaning process, but overall was impressed with what was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jenna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Awesome walking distance to all the fun things we like to do! Place was clean inside. Ourdoor furniture could have been cleaned off better however. Loved the fire pit and big yard for kids to run around. Also need sharper knives or a sharpener
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie C.

Some issues
Was in a great location and nice set up for our families. We enjoyed our stay! Large amount of daddy long leg spiders, no dish towels, tv did not work downstairs, electrical outlets stopped working in main level bedroom, very dirty under downstairs trundle bed, stool in basement took a long time to fill
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
The home was beautiful, well equipped and in a great location. The property manager was so kind and helpful during a challenging time for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti B., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay!
The house is an easy walk to many shops, bars, and restaurants on Butler and Water street. We planned an extended family weekend with ages from my 2yr old granddaughter to my 85 yr old mom and it was perfect for everyone... there's even an awesome park a couple blocks away for the little one! Home was very clean and all the bedrooms were large and comfy. Ourdoor space became the little one's secret garden; it's beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion in Saugatuck
Lovely home with great location. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara B., Cockeysville

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful winter family vacation in Saugatuck
Booked this for my husband and our 6 adult children. It was perfect for us! Plenty of space for everyone to spread out (and this is a TALL group) very clean, and everything we needed to cook meals. Also super cozy when we wanted to relax and play games together. Perfect location to downtown Saugatuck, nice walk to shops and restaurants that were open off season. All amenities listed were there and made our stay extra special. Would love to come back for a summer trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

LORI G.

Fabulous!
House and property were fabulous! It was girls weekend for my 60th Birthday. The accommodations were wonderful. Plenty of space. Such a beautiful home. We would go back again! There are a few things that I would recommend. Could use a couple sharp knives in the kitchen for cooking. The French doors off of the dining area do not seem to lock properly. And in the basement, there seem to be a lot of cobwebs and spiders everywhere. As a matter fact, we did not even want to stay down there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Just what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Birthday week-end.
We had a gathering of a number of friends from across the state to celebrate a birthday. The location to downtown was perfect, parking was more than what we hoped for with the number of people. I appreciated the email ahead of time letting us know what was supplied and what would be needed as far as essentials, ie: dishwasher soap, bathroom tissue etc. Your flexibility in the timing of getting into the home was very much appreciated. The home was very comfortable and was exactly what was needed for this weekend. Thank you! Jill W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, inviting home for a large group
The setting is serene and located within walking distance to the downtown along the Kalamazoo River. The kitchen is well equipped and spacious. The fireplace gave the living room a warm and relaxing place to relax with friends. With four bedrooms there was space to spread out. Most beds were complete in set up (one needed a top sheet and another a blanket.) Our group would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Heather N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay.
We had a great time at Call me Francis. Bedrooms were big and comfortable, Plenty of room in the kitchen to sit and have dinner. Location was perfect for walking into town. Neighbors complained about our parking. There was a strange smell coming from the garage disposal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris S., Batavia,Ill

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week at an awesome house in Saugatuck!
Great house close to town was perfect for our whole family ages 4 mo to 72 years! Nice surprise to see a gas grill when the listing said charcoal! House is bigger than it looks...plenty of room to spread out. Well equipped kitchen.We walked to town every day...so nice not to worry about parking. Oval beach is wonderful and close. We all loved it! Would be nice to have more than 1 towel per person for the week... We've been coming every year for 23 years with our kids and grandkids
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We loved staying at this location. It was very close to everything with so much privacy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie H.

Great location
Perfect location for enjoying the area - it was an easy walk to downtown. The house was a great size for our group - 6 adults, 2 teens, and 4 kids. The property was a little worn and could have use a more thorough cleaning and upkeep. The outdoor table wasn't really usable and the yard was covered in ant holes. We also would have appreciated a few extra towels and little touches like more toilet paper and coffee. No deal breakers but things that set some places apart from the others. Property manager was very communicative and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T., Commerce Township

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
Beautiful home. Perfect for a girls weekend. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. Only constructive feedback is that bathroom window needs repair-open at top. Mini shampoo or soaps would be a nice touch too. Thanks and hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for the girls weekend
Very nice property in a great location in Saugatuck. Walking distance to the shops and restaurants. The property was perfectly set up for our girls wine tasting weekend, with many bed rooms and places to gather.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Saugatuck
Excellent property and good value
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Denise A.

Great property close to downtown all within walking distance
The home had everything we needed, lots of area to sleep all 11 of my bffs
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
Inviting and comfortable home with space for everyone in the family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Call Me Francis- Spacious Cape Cod
Nice spacious cape cod on a large wooded lot. Enough space for a large family to spread out. Plenty of beds and a basement. The property is a few blocks/walking distance to the marina, shops, and restaurants. Saugatuck was a cute town to visit, it was my first time visiting. The house had everything needed. There was one issue with the upstairs toilet and the property managers were prompt in fixing it. Communication was excellent, I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022