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Douglas Woods Retreat - Modern Cottage - Newly Remodeled! Walking distance to downtown Douglas!

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Property grounds
Smart TV, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10111 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Douglas, MI
  • Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Saugatuck Brewing Company
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Kalamazoo Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Douglas

With a stay at this vacation home in Douglas, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Saugatuck Brewing Company. .This vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Water Street Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 11 min walk
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 4 min drive
  • Butler Street - 4 min drive
  • Oval Beach - 8 min drive
  • Silver Lake - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 19 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Saugatuck Brewing Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The BARge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Corner Bar - ‬5 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.

Douglas Woods Retreat - Modern Cottage - Newly Remodeled! Walking distance to downtown Douglas!

Welcome to Douglas Woods Retreat

Feel the stress dissipate as you walk in through the front door and straight out onto the spacious deck, overlooking the beautiful backyard and forest beyond. The peaceful setting is the perfect backdrop for your getaway, yet you will only be a stone's throw from the town of Douglas and a short drive (or bike ride) to the bustle of Saugatuck!

INSIDE THE HOME
This updated home has it all -- walk to downtown Douglas yet nestled in a private wooded setting. The open concept floor plan offers lots of natural light and everything on one floor. This modern home has an energetic vibe – colorful, fun, and filled with curated art pieces from around the world from the owners' travels. The fully equipped kitchen features all new and high-quality stainless steel appliances including a gas range, a full-sized refrigerator, a dishwasher, plenty of pots and pans, dishes, and utensils as well as generous counter space for those who love to cook. The bedrooms are split up for utmost comfort -- the Main bedroom with an adjoining bathroom are on one side of the home and two guest rooms with another full bath with tub on the other giving everyone a little privacy. Downstairs find the perfect hangout! With a laundry room and full bath.

SLEEPING ARRANGMENTS
This vacation rental sleeps 10 guests.
Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 - Two Twin Beds
Basement - Twin Trundle, Queen sleeper sofa

OUTDOOR SPACE
The dining room leads directly onto the deck, which spans the length of the house to provide an outdoor lounge as well as a separate outdoor dining area, both overlooking the backyard and forest from an elevated vantage point. Step down into the professionally landscaped backyard to enjoy the fire pit and Adirondack chairs while surrounded by gorgeous majestic evergreens. Beyond the fire pit, take a stroll through our private walking path into our forest. You will also find a charcoal grill and an enclosed garage where we keep multiple bicycles onsite for your enjoyment.
Parking: Our attached garage provides parking for 2 cars, and our driveway provides parking for up to 3 cars.

THE LOCATION
The quaint town of Douglas is just a short 10-15 minute walk from the house, where you will find several great restaurants, bars, art galleries, and boutiques, as well as access to kayaking. You are also a stone's throw from the local grocery store, and two wonderful artisanal food markets (The Farmhouse Deli and Isabel's Market). Douglas Beach is a 5-minute drive west of the house, and the bustling town of Saugatuck is also just minutes by car or a short bike ride away. Fruit farms in nearby Fennville offer a fun summer/fall activity for families and for those who are active, there is plenty to do in both summer and winter: hiking the Saugatuck Dunes State Park year-round, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, or taking a pontoon boat out on the Kalamazoo River in summer/fall and cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in winter are among some of the more popular activities.

**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 to a home that meets your needs - thank you!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jaqua Realtors - Saugatuck

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Charcoal grills
  • Garden
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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 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

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Douglas Woods Retreat - Modern Cottage - Newly Remodeled! Walking distance to downtown Douglas! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nazanin Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Douglas Woods Retreat
The house was great, the backyard was amazing! Great place to spend your vacation! Everything was so well communicated with us! And the location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie L., Effingham, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect girls trip home
We absolutely loved this property! Such a beautiful and safe area. Check in and out process was easy and the house had everything we needed. The only other items we could’ve used were an air fryer and a couple more blankets. Would love to return some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dariusz R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
It was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation with friends
Douglas woods retreat was the perfect get away for 6 kids and 4 adults. There was plenty of space for everyone and the updated kitchen made cooking easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week in the woods
The property was excellent, very well stocked, was very much able to feel like I was staying in a home for the week. Only 2 minor complaints; there was some food on the floor from previous guests ( a goldfish and a piece of popcorn) and the beds were not the most comfortable. Overall I would recommend and stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
From top to bottom, this place was better than advertised. Thank you all! 11/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
A beautiful, updated, well stocked home that met the needs of our extended family perfectly for a long weekend. Loved the view of the woods from the deck! Ideal location - a short walk into Douglas and a short drive into Saugatuck. Very communicative and responsive property manager. Would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, beautiful
We had a wonderful stay at Douglas Woods Retreat. The house is even better than what it looks like in the pictures. The house was sparkling clean, great kitchen utensils, comfortable bedrooms. The communication with the property managers was very prompt and helpful. No complaints, only gratitude!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Romantic Getaway
Cute house that meets all your needs, stylishly. Nice little quiet place for a little getaway. Backyard is great and secluded. Property has easy access to all your favorite Douglas/Saugatuck locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time visiting Douglas
The house was clean and conveniently located. We walked and biked to Douglas. The bikes were put to good use.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second year at this attractive location.
Cute, clean, well supplied kitchen, nicely decorated. Nice seating on the deck with an umbrella and citronella candles. Nicce supply of of hangers in closets. Overall a pleasant stay. Driveway space somewhat limited for visitors. Suggestions: Note said cushions were available, but were not found, but were there the previous year. Guest bath tub drain was plugged with hair at beginning of stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location in Douglas
Fantastic location; property is just as shown in pictures. Cute decor, great backyard and fire pit. Well-equipped+ bikes, which is a nice touch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gino S., COMMERCE TOWNSHIP

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Vacation
Property was clean and exactly as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to everything!
This was our first time in the Douglas/Saugatuck area so we were not sure how convenient our location would be when we booked this house. We were thrilled to find that we were minutes to everything! You could walk to the quaint little town of Douglas or ride one of the bikes that were available at the house. The house was nicely laid out with wonderful amenities. We enjoyed the back deck and fire pit, but make sure you load up on the bug spray because the bugs are bad this time of year. There is a grill but be sure to bring charcoal because it is not a propane grill. We actually grilled our hamburgers over the open fire by using a grate that was available near the grill. We only used the two bedrooms with the queen beds. The beds have a mattress but no box spring and are very hard. That was something that we had trouble adjusting to but it was only for 5 nights and everything else about the property was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Nee York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay in an adorable house
This house was perfect. Small, but perfect for 4 adults and 2 kids. Perfect distance to town and oval beach. They had a handful of bikes that you can take and watch sunset on the bluffs. The outdoor space was perfect and super private. We felt at home and will definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ami F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
Great spot! Very cute place and very clean. Everything we needed was provided. We loved the cute yard as well. We would definitely stay there again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

ally g.

Douglas House
The house was well stocked with everything you would need. The rooms were good sizes and the property was nice. The floors were really dirty. You could tell it had been cleaned but the floor maybe was only mopped with water and no cleanser because our feet were all black in the bottom on the first day. We loved how close it was to the downtown area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jason M., Cincinnati, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Great choice for families of 4 or more
Great little vacation home close to everything. Easy walk to Downtown Douglas. Short 5 minute drive to Saugatuck. Grocery is just around the corner. It is in close proximity to ice cream shop, brewery, few restaurants and a convenience store. House is a little on the small side but has good function and 3 bedrooms which our family needed. Front stairs really need some reinforcement and the rear deck needs some work but the inside of house was recently remodeled and done very well. Would not hesitate to use this home for our next visit. Process for booking, check in and check out was very easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Lovely place to stay! Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in a perfect location!
It is a nice, clean home in an excellent location! It is decorated in bright, unique decor, and all rooms are spacious. We traveled with four adults and three children, and it was plenty of space. The beds are all very comfortable. The location is perfect. It is only minutes from Oval Beach and the incredibly charming town of Saugutuck. It is also a short driving distance from Holland and South Haven. The entire trip exceeded our expectations, and we will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brooke R., St. Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in a lovely, quiet and wooded part of Douglas
This house is so lovely and worked perfectly for our family. It's just a beautiful house and so close to everything so we could walk to the store and to food and just all around. The back porch is perfect for sitting out with coffee and there is a lovely wooded path in the back that's fun to walk around. Would absolutely stay here again. It was our first time staying in Douglas instead of Saugatuck and I think I might prefer that in the future because it was so peaceful and serene. Wonderful home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Edwin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
This place is cute and perfect for a quiet get away. The grill and firepit were awesome to have. Would totally stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

jennifer s.

Great location nice attention to details
smartly designed very stylish and well appointed.

10/10 Excellent

Arthur G.

Great Location
We were attending a wedding in Fennville and this turned out to be a great location to the event. The one floor layout was just what we were looking for. Due to rain, we weren't able to use the outside fire pit. Barb and Mista were exceptional at check-in and check-out. Would definitely recommend this property for anyone looking for a vacation home in a quiet setting.

10/10 Excellent

Collin R.

A wonderful place to stay!
We had a great time staying in this inspiring place! We loved it and would stay here again in the future! Only wish we could’ve stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017