ALLEGAN ACRES 3Acres,Pool,HotTub,6Bdrm,3Bath,2Fireplaces,FirePit,PingPong,Events | House in Fennville

welcome to allegan acres!
weddings/events and our 2 other local properties:
if your desired dates are unavailable, or if you have a large group, we have 2 other properties: allegan orchards (sleeps 25 - vrbo#1203831) & allegan fields (sleeps 24 vrbo#931668) All 3 properties sleep 67 guests in total & have virtually the same amenities. ACRES & FIELDS are just around the corner from each other, & less than 5 minutes from ORCHARDS. ORCHARDS is the property most suitable for large weddings & events.
host your private wedding, event, or family reunion!
written permission required Ask how we can help you host/plan your special event including corporate & wellness retreats of all kinds.
property overview:
allegan acres: a luxe, peaceful, private 3-acre rural retreat walking distance to quaint downtown fennville Extensive amenities include open kitchen, private outdoor heated pool (see house rules re: pool heat fees) & hot tub, 2 indoor fireplaces, outdoor fire pit, ping pong & pool table, indoor/outdoor sound system, huge gaming basement. Local area includes Saugatuck & Douglas ("Art Coast of MI"), an award-winning travel destination: restaurants, bars, coffee shops, boutique shopping, antiques, art galleries, groceries, museums, theater, live music, historic sights, golf, tennis, boating & water sports, fishing, hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing, day spas, med spas, & so much more! 10-15 minutes to Lake MI beaches & sand dunes.
the details:
concierge-style customer service at all 3 allegan properties:
- owned/co-managed by rick, a local resident
- your housekeeper/co-manager yolanda will check you in (in person or virtual) & explain everything
- you’ll receive a guest information binder (hard-copy & emailed) explaining everything
- yolanda & rick are on-call if you need anything during your stay
our awesome location:
10-minute walk to quaint downtown fennville which boasts a variety of restaurants, antiques, a cool/independent coffee shop, pharmacy, grocery store, art gallery, and more!
driving is enjoyable on our scenic country roads with no traffic
we are within 5 minutes from several great attractions:
1 fennvalley winery & vineyard tours and tastings
2 crane's u-pick orchards
3 virtue cider tasting room & orchards
4 antiques shopping
5 fresh farm stands
6 summerhouse lavender farm
7 salt of the earth restaurant
8 root coffee shop
9 many others!
we are within 10-20 minutes of many other activities including towns of saugatuck & douglas, lake mi beaches, sand dunes, boating, fishing, dune buggy rides & tours, bars & nightlife (taxis & ride share services available), spas, more galleries & shopping, hiking, kayaking, farmers markets, sledding, cross country skiing, snow mobiles, museums, and so much more!
the house:
you will find that this property offers every amenity one could desire from a vacation rental, & much more This gorgeous 4,000 square foot house is tastefully decorated with an eclectic blend of rustic antiques & modern furniture. Featuring hardwood floors throughout, dual zone central A/C (one up & one on main floor), & dimmers on almost every light switch. Large open kitchen with huge island counter, private outdoor in-ground heated pool (see house rules re: pool heat fees), outdoor hot tub (open year-round), 2 wood-burning indoor fireplaces, outdoor fire pit, dining seating for 18 (for both inside & outside), a library with marble surround faux fireplace & filled with books, variable zone volume controlled stereo/audio system with speakers throughout the interior & exterior, high speed wireless internet, and 2 55" large flat screen SMART TV's. You will find the finished basement to be a gaming paradise which features a pool & ping pong table, game table, stereo speakers, 55" flat screen SMART TV, and bar.
the outdoor space:
on the 3-acre, beautifully landscaped property, you can choose from taking a dip in the large in-ground outdoor concrete heated swimming pool (see house rules re: pool heat fees) , soaking in the six-person hot tub (open year-round), lounging around the pool deck, grilling out on our gas grill (propane provided) and dining al fresco - all within the complete privacy of the 6-foot cedar fence There are plenty of pool chairs, rafts, noodles and both traditional and 'zero-gravity' pool loungers. Beyond the fence, an additional acre of trees and lawn includes a large pea gravel fire pit with adirondack chairs for bonfires, a hammock, and plenty of space for lawn games.
the bedrooms:
the primary suite, located on the main/ground floor, sleeps 2 on its king bed It has a beautiful pool/backyard view and french doors leading out to the patio. There is also a large en-suite primary bath with walk-in shower, large soaking bathtub, and marble vanity. The room has a very large walk-in closet, ceiling fan, and is furnished with 2 bedside tables with reading lamps.
the library bedroom, located on the main/ground floor, sleeps 2 on its queen sleeper sofa with upgraded memory foam mattress It has a view of the front yard, gorgeous custom mahogany bookshelves filled with books and molding/trim, it's own french doors with privacy blinds, a closet, writing desk & chair, large upholstered reading chair, and marble surround faux fireplace (non-functional).
the north upstairs bedroom sleeps 2 on its bed with queen mattress It is equipped with remote controlled ceiling fans and lighting, large closets, bedside tables with reading lamps, and sitting chair. There is also an additional large closet/room with its own door which includes a reading light and small wood crib ideal for 1 infant. There is enough room in this closet to move around even with the crib and a chair.
the upstairs bunk bed room sleeps 2 on its twin bunk bed (1 upper twin mattress & 1 lower twin mattress), fan, bedside table, closet, and reading light
the south upstairs bedroom sleeps 2, and is similar to the north upstairs bedroom It has all of the same features, with the exception of the additional closet with crib, but is a bit larger.
the basement bedroom sleeps 4 on its queen size mattress and twin bunk bed (1 upper twin mattress & 1 lower twin mattress) This room is a "partially finished" room located in the basement. It features vinyl tile flooring, a very bright/fun aqua blue and white painted walls, exposed ceiling, and a vintage midcentury aqua blue cabinet & counter convenient for unpacking your personal effects. It also features a bedside table, closet, reading light, and it's own working pedestal sink.
the other sleeping areas include a queen sleeper sofa with upgraded memory foam mattress in the front living room located on 1st floor of the house (the gray sofa pictured in the living room picture) & a queen sleeper sofa with upgraded memory foam mattress located in the main basement area between the 2 red chairs pictured in the basement photo
the 3 bathrooms:
the primary bath, described above, is part if the primary suite There is also a powder room on the ground floor, which features a walk-in shower, vanity/sink, & toilet. There is also a large bathroom upstairs with a shower/tub with shower curtain, large tiled counter vanity/sink, and toilet, & lots of storage cabinets.
the kitchen & dining:
the spacious fully-equipped kitchen (including granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and range & oven & hood) will make cooking and entertaining a pleasure Dining options include seating for 6 in the formal dining room, seating for up to 12 at harvest table (handcrafted from reclaimed barn wood) in the eat-in kitchen/great room, seating for 10 at table under the outdoor pergola, or casual dining for 6 (with umbrella) on pool deck, or at the at one of the many bistro tables around pool deck.
the great room:
this room is open to kitchen & dining areas, & features a large sofa sectional with a coffee table (with storage), large flat screen smart tv, and stereo with speakers Also has large brick wood-burning fireplace.
the other features:
other features include a very large 2 car garage + extra storage space, large driveway with ample parking areas, mud room, & laundry room with a full-sized washer & dryer
allegan acres is the perfect choice for friends & family vacations/reunions, weddings, business retreats, wellness retreats, custom-tailored & themed retreats of all kinds, and other special events we specialize in helping you host & plan your special event!
if you'd like to host a wedding reception or other event for more than 18 people, or a retreat of any size, please contact owner directly to discuss details
our goal is simple: we want you to have such a great vacation experience at allegan acres, that you'll want to tell others and return again & again!
early check in/late check out:
might be possible on request contact yolanda directly, after booking
pets fees: see rules section
pool open may-oct: fees apply - see rules section
hot tub open 24/7/365 - no charge