Charming Home in Douglas - Sleeps 14
4.8
Outstanding(34 Reviews)House in Douglas, MI
14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
Come visit Douglas and Saugatuck. This is a beautiful setting for family celebrations, holiday gatherings, and lasting memories. We hope you enjoy this home as much as we do. Located just a short walk to downtown Douglas and Kalamazoo River this spacious cottage has been thoughtfully designed to offer the perfect retreat. Take a stroll and grab a morning cup of coffee at the local cafe and enjoy the variety of shops, galleries and restaurants this artistic enclave is noted for. Take advantage of kayak and paddleboard rental just around the corner and spend the day exploring the beautiful winding Kalamazoo river. Rent a vintage boat at Retro Boat Rentals in nearby Saugatuck and follow the river all the way to Lake Michigan!
INSIDE THE HOME
This beautiful home offers three full floors of living space with plenty of room for everyone. Main floor features a cozy living room with flat screen TV, dining room, chefs kitchen with stainless appliances and separate dining area, 1/2 bath and laundry. Spend hours in the oversized screened porch overlooking the private back yard with gas grill and picnic table.
Upper level offers a spacious master bedroom with king bed and twin daybed and en suite bath. Two additional bedrooms are located on this floor as well - one with a king bed and one with a queen and access to private deck. There is an additional shared full bath on this floor.
Lower level is finished to provide a secondary living space if desired! Kids will love their own room with 1 set of twin bunks and a twin over full bunk. Family room with flat screen TV, kitchenette and comfy lounge area, queen bedroom and full bath complete this floor.
Kids in tow? This cottage offers a highchair, two pack and plays, and a Stroller Wagon to help make day trips a breeze.
Check out this YouTube video of the rental:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/rcO17YWoEd8
CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES
Check-In Time: 4pm
Check Out Time: 10am
*Please note that early check-ins and late checkouts are not available.
PARKING
There are 4-5 parking spaces provided. The garage has space for one vehicle, and there is also space in the driveway.
CANCELLATION POLICY
-100% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
-50% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
-No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before the reservation date.
There are no refunds for early departures, reduction of nights rented, or delayed arrivals due to inclement weather or any other factor. Please consider trip insurance to protect your investment.
MANAGEMENT
This property is managed locally by BVW Unsalted Vacations in Holland, MI. We provide all professionally laundered linens, bath and beach towels and a starter supply of paper and cleaning products along with emergency maintenance services. Contact one of our escape artists today and let us help you plan your perfect getaway.
All BVW Unsalted Vacations rentals follow local and state tax rules. Your reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Damage Protection policy.
Please note that all guests are required to sign a rental agreement within 48 hours of making their reservation. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the reservation. Thank you for your cooperation!
REVIEWS
"This spot was perfect for reuniting family from three different states, plus all our local loved ones. We spent countless afternoons playing board games, solving puzzles, and soaking up quality family time. Exploring Douglas and Saugatuck was a breeze with them being so close. I can't recommend this place enough for families!"
Amy A.
"This is our 3rd year staying at the property on Water Street and we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay each year. We also appreciate your company's responsiveness should there ever be an issue at a property"
Laurie F.
"Our home rental at 72 Water Street in Douglas, MI was wonderful! The location is PERFECT! It's a 3 minute walk to Douglas and 1 mile walk or drive to Saugatuk. The house itself was lovely and well maintained. It makes a difference to have plenty of towels, detergent, regular sized laundry, nice complete set of mugs and dishes, dish soap, etc. Two of the bathrooms were modernized, and the third bathroom was sufficient.. I would stay at this house again! Thank you!"
Jill W.
"We haven’t taken a family vacation for a while and this year we decided to take our three grown daughters and their families and stay all together. This house was perfect. We all had plenty of space and the grandkids had a blast. Best part of the trip was seeing everyone laugh and be relaxed in what felt like our home for the week."
Traci K.
INSIDE THE HOME
This beautiful home offers three full floors of living space with plenty of room for everyone. Main floor features a cozy living room with flat screen TV, dining room, chefs kitchen with stainless appliances and separate dining area, 1/2 bath and laundry. Spend hours in the oversized screened porch overlooking the private back yard with gas grill and picnic table.
Upper level offers a spacious master bedroom with king bed and twin daybed and en suite bath. Two additional bedrooms are located on this floor as well - one with a king bed and one with a queen and access to private deck. There is an additional shared full bath on this floor.
Lower level is finished to provide a secondary living space if desired! Kids will love their own room with 1 set of twin bunks and a twin over full bunk. Family room with flat screen TV, kitchenette and comfy lounge area, queen bedroom and full bath complete this floor.
Kids in tow? This cottage offers a highchair, two pack and plays, and a Stroller Wagon to help make day trips a breeze.
Check out this YouTube video of the rental:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/rcO17YWoEd8
CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES
Check-In Time: 4pm
Check Out Time: 10am
*Please note that early check-ins and late checkouts are not available.
PARKING
There are 4-5 parking spaces provided. The garage has space for one vehicle, and there is also space in the driveway.
CANCELLATION POLICY
-100% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
-50% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
-No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before the reservation date.
There are no refunds for early departures, reduction of nights rented, or delayed arrivals due to inclement weather or any other factor. Please consider trip insurance to protect your investment.
MANAGEMENT
This property is managed locally by BVW Unsalted Vacations in Holland, MI. We provide all professionally laundered linens, bath and beach towels and a starter supply of paper and cleaning products along with emergency maintenance services. Contact one of our escape artists today and let us help you plan your perfect getaway.
All BVW Unsalted Vacations rentals follow local and state tax rules. Your reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Damage Protection policy.
Please note that all guests are required to sign a rental agreement within 48 hours of making their reservation. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the reservation. Thank you for your cooperation!
REVIEWS
"This spot was perfect for reuniting family from three different states, plus all our local loved ones. We spent countless afternoons playing board games, solving puzzles, and soaking up quality family time. Exploring Douglas and Saugatuck was a breeze with them being so close. I can't recommend this place enough for families!"
Amy A.
"This is our 3rd year staying at the property on Water Street and we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay each year. We also appreciate your company's responsiveness should there ever be an issue at a property"
Laurie F.
"Our home rental at 72 Water Street in Douglas, MI was wonderful! The location is PERFECT! It's a 3 minute walk to Douglas and 1 mile walk or drive to Saugatuk. The house itself was lovely and well maintained. It makes a difference to have plenty of towels, detergent, regular sized laundry, nice complete set of mugs and dishes, dish soap, etc. Two of the bathrooms were modernized, and the third bathroom was sufficient.. I would stay at this house again! Thank you!"
Jill W.
"We haven’t taken a family vacation for a while and this year we decided to take our three grown daughters and their families and stay all together. This house was perfect. We all had plenty of space and the grandkids had a blast. Best part of the trip was seeing everyone laugh and be relaxed in what felt like our home for the week."
Traci K.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Douglas, MI
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(34 Reviews)4.8
This property was just as advertised and it’s perfect for a family vacation. Everything that we needed was there (in fact more than we were told). There was lots of space and the neighborhood is lovely.
4.8
Very nice and clean
4.8
We threw a fabulous 90th birthday bash for my mom with family and friends! This spot was perfect for reuniting family from three different states, plus all our local loved ones. We spent countless afternoons playing board games, solving puzzles, and soaking up quality family time. Exploring Douglas and Saugatuck was a breeze with them being so close. I can't recommend this place enough for families!
4.8
Clse to activates
4.8
Wonderful house for a family vacation. Our daughter’s family of five stayed in the basement level where they had plenty of space. The rest of us (grandparents, aunts and uncles) slept in the bedrooms on the second floor. Kitchen was great and had almost everything we needed. The spacious screened in porch was perfect for eating and card games. Convenient location to Douglas business district and Bayou Park.
4.8
Our family had a wonderful time In Douglas at this lovely house. We especially liked the location and the layout of the house.
4.8
A group of us stayed here for a wedding in town, and we wish we had more time to enjoy the wonderful property! It was so beautiful, clean, and the perfect location. Would definitely return!
4.8
We had a great stay in Douglas. The house was clean and provided several extras for the kids, plenty of beach towels, well stocked kitchen, etc. Had a few minor complaints about the house, but nothing that rose to the level of contacting management. Biggest issue was trying to keep everyone comfortable at night. Might have been us, but could not find a comfortable temp to keep lower level warm and upper level cool for sleeping. We have a similar issue at home so I get it. Should have probably called to get advise on that issue. Otherwise everyone (11 of us) had a great stay.
4.8
We have rented a few homes and this home was well prepared for guests. The kitchen had a nice set of dishes, glasses, mugs, dish towels and soap. Laundry machines were functional with plenty of detergent available. Plenty of bath towels and beach towels. Two of the three full bathrooms have been recently updated, the third was totally fine. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and back screened in patio/room. There were some spaces of the house that we didn't even go into, so there was plenty of space to hang out as a family. We had a group of 10 ranging from 11-80.
The location is fabulous! It's a 3 min walk into Douglas to a few restaurants and shops, then it's a bit over a mile walk (all sidewalks) into Saugatuk. We generally drove the mile, parked, and then explored Saugatuk by foot.
We did need one on site repair, but it was taken care of immediately! Great service.
4.8
This comfy house played well to our family of 13 and made a great base for Fourth of July in the Douglas/Saugatu8ck area. Much time spent at Oval beach & enjoyed the food from many restaurants in the area. Our house was easy walking distance to downtown Douglas and the Kalamazoo river area. Great time!!
4.8
Nice size house for our family! Loved being close to town & the park was a big hit with the little ones.
Owners were great to work with.
4.8
This house was exactly as listed and was perfect for a weekend bachelorette. It was well stocked with kitchenware, has a lovely backyard, and had lots of comfy beds. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone in need of a large space for family or friends. Easy walk to downtown Douglas and a quick drive into saugatuck!
4.8
We haven’t taken a family vacation for a while and this year we decided to take our three grown daughters and their families and stay all together. This house was perfect. We all had plenty of space and the grandkids had a blast. Best part of the trip was seeing everyone laugh and be relaxed in what felt like our home for the week.
4.8
It was a great place to stay and in a great location.
4.8
This home was perfect! Clean and had all the amenities . I loved sitting out on the screened in porch watching the squirrels chase each other up and down the big oak trees. It was private and peaceful. It was my favorite spot in the house. Even the day it rained.
The kitchen and dining room were spacious for the 13 of us. The teenagers LOVED the downstairs area!! It was so cool! My husband and I stayed in the Master bedroom which was huge! The bed was comfy and the decor simple. The ensuite bathroom was perfect!
The house had beach chairs and sand toys for the beach (take the Interurban shuttle to Oval beach for a dollar each way). The garage held one of our cars and the other 4 (we all arrived within a few days of one another) cars fit nicely in the driveway. The neighborhood WAS SO NEAT!! My daughters and I walked the neighborhood to downtown Douglas (quaint small area) on our way to Sailing Saugatuck to meet the rest of the gang for an afternoon sailing on The Serenity! Best day ever! I also took a short walk (twice) over to Borrowed Time to pick up some Yummy wine! Such a cute place.
The company BVW makes it sound like there is nothing in this place and you have to bring everything but I was surprised to find spices, kitchen supplies left over, beach towels, chairs etc, games, blankets to snuggle in on the couch and shampoo, conditioner and lotion in the bathrooms.
It was probably one of my favorite VRBOs.
4.8
We were visiting Saugatuk for a wedding. Two families getting together for some cousin fun. The place was beautiful and well equipped for us. Plenty of space for the teens and the adults.
4.8
Wedding visit
We were visiting Saugatuk for a wedding. Two families getting together for some cousin fun. The place was beautiful and well equipped for us. Plenty of space for the teens and the adults.
4.8
The house and property were well suited to a family gathering of 8 ranging in age from 2 - uppers 90s. A wonderful housing experience with an excellent floor plan, amenities, yard, and location. Our 1 hesitancy is that we had requested a digital receipt and never received it and check-in info did not reach our email box requiring phone call contact the day of check-in. That being said, when phone calls were made, response from the management and tech teams was timely and very responsive. We would recommend this property and plan on booking it in the future.
4.8
Positive experience staying at Second Wind
The house and property were well suited to a family gathering of 8 ranging in age from 2 - uppers 90s. A wonderful housing experience with an excellent floor plan, amenities, yard, and location. Our 1 hesitancy is that we had requested a digital receipt and never received it and check-in info did not reach our email box requiring phone call contact the day of check-in. That being said, when phone calls were made, response from the management and tech teams was timely and very responsive. We would recommend this property and plan on booking it in the future.
4.8
My 4 friends and their husbands have rented many homes for our vacation. This house is set up so good! The kitchen had very good pots and knifes. The beds were very comfortable all of them!
We hit wonderful restaurants right in Douglas. Had a great time!
4.8
We have been going to the Douglas/ Saugatack area for the last 5 years as our last trip before school starts and we always love it!! This home had everything and the location was great! The shuttle that runs all around the area is a great way to get around!! Would highly recommend staying there!
4.8
Perfect house
My 4 friends and their husbands have rented many homes for our vacation. This house is set up so good! The kitchen had very good pots and knifes. The beds were very comfortable all of them!
We hit wonderful restaurants right in Douglas. Had a great time!
4.8
This was a nice home to stay for a large group. We really liked the back patio to hang out in. It had plenty of amenities and very close to fun things to do. We enjoyed a couple beaches, sunsets, shopping, breweries and overall had a nice vacation.
A couple improvements would be taking care of outdoor cobwebs, sweeping up back porch, possibly taking care of garbage before new people come to stay (it was nasty smelling). We could have used more blankets as the house was very cold and air conditioner would not stay at consistent temp when adjusted. Like I said overall nice experience and great place to stay.
4.8
Love this trip!
We have been going to the Douglas/ Saugatack area for the last 5 years as our last trip before school starts and we always love it!! This home had everything and the location was great! The shuttle that runs all around the area is a great way to get around!! Would highly recommend staying there!
4.8
Nice place to stay Saugatuck/Douglas area
This was a nice home to stay for a large group. We really liked the back patio to hang out in. It had plenty of amenities and very close to fun things to do. We enjoyed a couple beaches, sunsets, shopping, breweries and overall had a nice vacation.
A couple improvements would be taking care of outdoor cobwebs, sweeping up back porch, possibly taking care of garbage before new people come to stay (it was nasty smelling). We could have used more blankets as the house was very cold and air conditioner would not stay at consistent temp when adjusted. Like I said overall nice experience and great place to stay.
4.8
Great House. Plenty of room for myself, my four adult children, and their families. Great bunk room for the grandkids. We felt at home. Location was great, nice quiet neighborhood. Just a short walk to shopping in Douglas, fishing, and kayak rentals at Bayou park. Short bike ride to shopping and dinning in downtown Saugatuck. Quick drive to the beaches. We enjoyed the screened porch for late night conversation. We gave the house a lower rating for cleanliness, due to a stained sheet on one bed, a few dishes that appeared to be put away dirty, and a tub that needed cleaned. Basement air conditioning worked too well and upstairs air conditioning required frequent adjustment and supplemental fans. This is a great place to stay for families and/or a friends trip. Would definitely return.
4.8
Great House!
Great House. Plenty of room for myself, my four adult children, and their families. Great bunk room for the grandkids. We felt at home. Location was great, nice quiet neighborhood. Just a short walk to shopping in Douglas, fishing, and kayak rentals at Bayou park. Short bike ride to shopping and dinning in downtown Saugatuck. Quick drive to the beaches. We enjoyed the screened porch for late night conversation. We gave the house a lower rating for cleanliness, due to a stained sheet on one bed, a few dishes that appeared to be put away dirty, and a tub that needed cleaned. Basement air conditioning worked too well and upstairs air conditioning required frequent adjustment and supplemental fans. This is a great place to stay for families and/or a friends trip. Would definitely return.
4.8
Love the home. Would stay the again. Very convenient location and the home had everything we needed. Susan was great to work with.
4.8
Girls Weekend
Love the home. Would stay the again. Very convenient location and the home had everything we needed. Susan was great to work with.
4.8
A block away from downtown Douglas shops and restaurants. Was perfect for our family of 4 but big enough to house another 10 people! Loved the screened in porch to enjoy the perfect weather all weekend.
4.8
Great Location, plenty of room
A block away from downtown Douglas shops and restaurants. Was perfect for our family of 4 but big enough to house another 10 people! Loved the screened in porch to enjoy the perfect weather all weekend.
4.8
Large comfortable home
Very nice home for large group. Location is great! The master bedroom shower upstairs did not work. Back screened in porch was a relaxing place to go. It was not swept. Otherwise, we did enjoy this large home and our stay. Thank you!
4.8
The house was as advertised. Very clean and modern. Accommodations were perfect.
4.8
Excellent Experience
The house was as advertised. Very clean and modern. Accommodations were perfect.
4.8
Family Celebration
Easy, pleasant and spacious for our family of 14...Sunday check out needs to be later; maybe noon-ish?
4.8
Vacation home loaded with lots of extras
Owners of this house have provided lots of extras! Kitchen with lots of cookware and dishes, garage with sound system, basement with many beds for large families, beautiful screened porch, and lots of outdoor seating. Very comfortable home walking distance to everything in Douglas.
4.8
Would recommend
Well-maintained. Walking distance to downtown Douglas. Only a few minutes to drive to Saugatuck
4.8
Wonderful weekend away!
We loved our stay at this beautiful house! It was a perfect location to downtown Douglas. The house was beautiful and nicely furnished. Plenty of space for everyone and everything in the kitchen that we needed was there. We look forward to visiting this beautiful house on Water Street again!
4.8
Great property!
two families stayed at this property and we were so happy during our short stay. bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and nice. basement was ideal for kids to hang out and play.
there was small issue of a broken fan, but the house was amazing!
thank you for giving us the opportunity to stay.
We look forward to contacting you next year ;)
4.8
Lovely house, ideal location
We had a large group & this property was amazing, more than enough private space for everybody. Location was amazing - right across from the Kalamazoo and kayaking, a 2min walk to downtown Douglas, and a short drive to Saugatuck, Holland, and South Haven. We will 100% be returning to the property, I wish all rentals were of this quality.
My only nitpick is that we could have used better a better manual of household instructions (how to operate the televisions & goofy cable setup, how to operate the stereo in the garage, etc)
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Douglas?
The average price for a rental in Douglas is $517 per night. This rental is $1,016 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Charming Home in Douglas - Sleeps 14. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Charming Home in Douglas - Sleeps 14 pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charming Home in Douglas - Sleeps 14?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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