THE ZOO-Midcentury Modern Meets Rustic, Dog Friendly Farmhouse - 2 MI FROM TOWN Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is THE ZOO-Midcentury Modern Meets Rustic, Dog Friendly Farmhouse - 2 MI FROM TOWN pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is THE ZOO-Midcentury Modern Meets Rustic, Dog Friendly Farmhouse - 2 MI FROM TOWN located?

This family-friendly Saugatuck holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Silver Lake, Kalamazoo River and Saugatuck Center For the Arts. Lake Michigan is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

25 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Unique!! Great place to spend with extended family. Well stocked kitchen. Game room is excellent! Fire pit in back also excellent feature. Barb was very attentive and provided ideas for area activities each day. We had an excellent stay. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora

16 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The property was as expected, it was quirky and fun with plenty of outdoor space for dogs and we enjoyed the fire pit. The host was wonderfully communicative and gave many suggestions and walked thru the house functions. It was honestly a quiet get away with my husband and our two dogs. We really enjoyed the area, our first time to Michigan and found it to be pet friendly area. I would definitely recommend to friends. It was just what we needed and nice weather, loved the sunsets on Lake Michigan and the Sand Dunes and Holland was a fun day trip. Honestly everything was close by but no neighbors on top of us so very peaceful time in Nature. Barb is a lovely host! Hopefully we'll be back, with or without our college kids! lol This was our first VRBO rental and we'd do it again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

7 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

This was such a unique house. I loved all of the stained glass doors. The backyard was beautiful with a huge lilac bush in bloom.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie

7 Jul 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun, homey, well appointed and comfortable. Great location in a rural setting. Close to town and water. Will return!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

jim g.

10 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Two 50 b day celebration

Very nice

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda P.

13 May 2023

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Great family getaway spot

Barb provides everything you need for a memorable family vacation. Lots of books and games, TV with ability to stream movies, firepit with lots of seating. She even has beach chairs for you. Such a comfortable place to hang out and relax but also convenient location for a base to explore Saugatuck, Holland, Fennville, etc. Plenty of heat for cool mornings. Lots of windows for fresh air. Place is as advertised. It's got this wonderful rustic charm. It was exactly as advertised and exactly what we wanted.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie & Jim K.

21 Jul 2023

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This Mess is a Place!!!!!! You will understand after your stay......

We traveled from the Chicago suburbs for a beach getaway with our adult children. The Zoo was precisely as described. TONS to look at and explore within the home. It is very well stocked. This property's most significant selling point is the location - a very short trip to town, Oval Beach, and even Holland. We have an electric vehicle and drove about 15 mins to Holland for an available Tesla supercharger at a Meijer (also very convenient for picking up provisions!) Barb, the owner, was simply a text or call away should you need anything. Her phone tour at check-in time helped to understand the property's quirks - remember, it is old and nuanced. This isn't a slick new build, picture-perfect by Pinterest standards. It's lived long and well, within the peaceful surrounding of large trees, birdsong, and the occasional wild turkey. One item that could use some improvement is the area's infrastructure.....the connectivity is not great. We had intended to do some work while away and it was not possible with the wifi provided or our cell service. If you work remotely and hope to get stuff done while away - leave the work at home if you depend on wifi. I took some terrific pictures.... there are old farming implements that have been slowly taken back by nature which I found charming.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence B.

6 Aug 2023

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Great

Old but has a lot of character. Cute.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori D., Dearborn, MI

27 Jul 2023

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Peaceful place in the woods

Great location to Saugatuck. Lots to do nearby. The homeowner was very helpful with great tips of restaurants, dog park, places to visit. She had just about everything you need in a house to enjoy and then some. The house was very quaint and comfortable. Our dog loved the large grass area to run around. The two hammocks were so nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

4 Oct 2022

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The Zoo Review

It was exactly what we were expecting. We had a very relaxing and wonderful stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H., Livonia, Michigan

1 Aug 2022

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Country Rustic Farmhouse

We enjoyed our stay at "The Zoo"! The house was well represented in the pictures. The house has history and character. It is rustic and fun, not fancy which was perfect for our casual vacation. It has a great location. Outdoor area is wonderful for fire pit, star gazing and playing with our dog. The house has well water which some might not like but it was not an issue for us. There is a large, bottled water cooler with hot water dispenser available for drinking and cooking. It is an old farmhouse so bedrooms are small (double beds) but worked for us. The owner was wonderful to work with and we hope to come back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine(Tina) and Mark R.

1 Jul 2022

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Away from the maddening crowd

Great little hideaway from the hustle and bustle but close enough to feel like you are still part of the action

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

marla

16 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The property is exactly what is advertised. It is an old farm house. No bells or whistles, but has everything you need. I Loved that it was pet friendly. That was a must for me. It was very quiet and peaceful, but you had a road near by in case you fear being isolated. The host was easy to talk to and only wanted guest to enjoy their stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Valerie G., Platteville

27 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Very old farmhouse that needs alot of work. Fun place for kids and animals no worries about mess

Reminds me of a college party house Not for you if looking for a classy place

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

15 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, quirky house with amenities in a good location.

We had a great stay at the Zoo. The property manager, Barb, was great, communicated everything we needed to know. The house was set up with a lot of amenities, from bags of chips to toiletries. Our kids adored it. It is a great location for a family, with games, multiple rooms and outdoor space. The location was excellent, an easy drive to the beach and other activities.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brianne B.

22 Jul 2021

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Family vacation in the country

We had a great time staying here for a family trip. This is an old country home, with character and quirks. The place offers privacy and space. It is a quick drive or bike ride to many restaurants, grocery store, cute shops in Douglas/Saugatuck. There is no Central Air, but the two window units helped us cool the majority of rooms. The Kitchen is well stocked and we we’re able to grill and cook a few meals at home. We enjoyed the many parks and beaches in the area. Communication with the owner was quick and helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

20 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, spacious and fully stocked.

This place is out in the country but still close to town. We had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy ourselves. It’s fully stocked with everything you can think of. My one and only complaint would be that we wished the AC units were in the bedrooms. It was pretty hot for a few nights. But besides that, it was perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Alicia C.

16 Jul 2021

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Family retreat

We planned a family visit to MI and made this last minute excursion to the beach. The Zoo was rustic just like the owner described. Had all we needed for a stay away from home and ample amenities were great for games, fun, beach going, and household needs. I love my morning coffee....Would just highly recommend a Kuerig for the coffee station. (The machine there otherwise could use deep cleaning). The fans and and ac worked great and made it comfortable.

8/10 Good

Sonya C.

12 Jul 2021

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A place for people who enjoy the outdoors

Great for people who love to sit by campfires, love outdoors, and spending time with family. If you don’t Ming the country cottage feel this is the place for you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

5 Jul 2021

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Great time at The Zoo!

We had a wonderful stay at the Zoo. The large enclosed porch area was perfect for my teenage daughter and her friends. They had their own space and we had ours as well as room for everyone together. Huge yard with firepit, hammocks and cornhole. Very private and quiet, while also being only a short drive (6 min) to downtown Saugatuck. We'll definitely stay there again the next time we're in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Nicole M.

13 Jun 2021

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Weekend getaway

Great location!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jayson F.

10 Jun 2021

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Cozy, peaceful, relaxing.

Unassuming place to get away with our two dogs. The owner was the best! So kind, thoughtful, and knowledgeable about the area. If you are just wanting a place to relax and not far from what the area has to offer, this is it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Regina I.

1 Jun 2021

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All you need in one spot- could stay the summer.

Myself and four friends enjoyed our stay Memorial Day weekend 2021. The home is the perfect getaway with a large yard, plenty of comfortable spots to sit and sleep (both indoors and out). The Host Barb is generous with the offerings (all the spices you need in the cabinet- pots, pans, extra blankets...). It feels like you are staying somewhere familiar and though tv is available for streaming we never had the need. Board games, fire pit, hammocks... great for family and friends. Large private yard is great for yoga and the guest book is full of information on great off-property activities. I hope to visit again with the same crew or to bring my husband and family. Thank you Barb for sharing this space and for your generosity!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

6 May 2021

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Peace and quiet

I really needed some time away from the hustle and bustle of the city and craziness of life. The Zoo was a great spot to chill. The sunny front porch was perfect for reading and puzzling. I caught up on movies in the TV room and headed to the parks near by or town to explore. Very easy and restful!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

3 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Visit to The Zoo

We highly recommend The Zoo for your next trip to Saugatuck. The charm of the farm house made our stay that much more enjoyable. Barb the owner was terrific to work with from the beginning of our vacation process up to putting the key back into the lockbox. Our dogs also loved the change in scenery and asked when we would be back. Thanks again Barb!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

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