WALK to Lake Michigan AND Saugatuck ~ Includes Bicycles!
House in Douglas, MI
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Spotless and exceptionally charming, this home is located a very short (1 mile) walk or bike ride to Lake Michigan's Douglas Beach. 900 sq. ft. Two bedrooms. Two baths. Large private deck which is colorfully furnished, completely surrounded by pine trees and adorned with plants and flowers.
Saugatuck is the 'Art Coast', so we have decorated with original artwork in every room - pieces we have collected on travels to Australia and various countries in Africa and Asia.
Bonus! We own property on 'The Hill' in Saugatuck. Our renters are welcome to park there and walk the few blocks to downtown Saugatuck.
During the evening, come home and relax in your 6 person hot tub (May through October) while you watch the fireflies and listen to bell practice, provided by your next door neighbors at the beautiful Douglas Community Church.
Saugatuck is the 'Art Coast', so we have decorated with original artwork in every room - pieces we have collected on travels to Australia and various countries in Africa and Asia.
Bonus! We own property on 'The Hill' in Saugatuck. Our renters are welcome to park there and walk the few blocks to downtown Saugatuck.
During the evening, come home and relax in your 6 person hot tub (May through October) while you watch the fireflies and listen to bell practice, provided by your next door neighbors at the beautiful Douglas Community Church.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Douglas, MI
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
The property is just a short drive or bike ride to Douglas, Sagatuk and walking and biking trails. The unit was spotless with everything you need for a comfortable stay. There is a private patio and hot tub in the back which was a lovely surprise. The property host was very responsive to any questions I had. I highly recommend this vacation rental.
4.0 / 5.0
Overall we had a great stay.
Positives: Super clean!! The backyard was beautiful and serene. We are 2 couples that were looking for a 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom for our long weekend getaway near Saugatuck. This unit fit the bill.
Less than positive: lack of communication. Texted the owner at 4:15 on the day of check in to ask for check in information. No response. Thankfully there was someone outside when we got to the duplex who asked the owner what the code was. She came back and told us. Homeowner eventually texted me code and wifi info. Code was wrong in the text.
The beds were very comfortable; however the sheets in the Master were very worn.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved the house so much, we will definitely book again!
It’s quite roomy for only being 900 sq feet, and the deck provides so much additional space. It’s cozy & comfy out on the deck and there is a hot tub to enjoy. Lots of seating also, nicely accommodating family that came over to see us. The kitchen has everything you could ever need, including every small appliances you can think of. I loved the master bedroom & en-suite bathroom, very spacious and a door wall that leads to the deck. It’s very clean, so I felt very comfortable there. The washer & dryer are definitely convenient, they even had detergent for us to use. The owner was very accommodating and gave us great service when we needed things. Do not hesitate, it’s a winner!!
5.0 / 5.0
Place was great only downfall was batteries in lock in front door were dead so we couldn’t lock unit when we left. Called about this first day and they never got back to us.
5.0 / 5.0
Extremely clean, beautiful home, great location, property manager/owner was delightful. The property had everything you could have possibly needed including tea bags...WOW!! Cannot stress enough how clean - to my standards - which are ridiculously over the top!! I wish every VRBO place was like this!! Absolutely wonderful.
5.0 / 5.0
The property was well taken care of and set up so beautifully. Loved everything about it. So many unique touches and was so comfortable. Had everything we needed. The outdoor space was as nice as the inside. Would definitely stay there again!
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at this duplex! It was very clean and had everything we needed! The deck was really nice! We spent our entire first evening outside on the deck. We even saw a deer. The two bedrooms and two full bathrooms were perfect for the two couples we had. We also liked that it was quiet and outside of all the busyness of Saugatuk. Douglas beach is just down the road and very nice! We will definitly try to stay here when we come back
5.0 / 5.0
We were super pleased with this rental. It felt like home away from home.
5.0 / 5.0
So fortunate to find this treasure of a place. Very clean, beautifully landscaped, and the interior is decorated with very interesting artwork and furniture. But the back deck…well it is just PERFECT! Private, cute furniture, wonderful hot tub. We all enjoyed our stay immensely. Might turn into a yearly trip!!
5.0 / 5.0
The house was perfect for my wife and I. Very quiet area and close to everything. We even spent time at the local outlet mall only 30 miles away.
The deck and hot tub really were the highlight of our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Place was great, centrally located between all the little towns. A lot to do, many parks and beaches. Very clean, hot tub was great, there was a grill, beautiful flowers! Would stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
It was a very cut property. Great stay overall. Would absolutely stay again and really enjoyed the hot tub!
5.0 / 5.0
This property was spotless and artfully decorated. Its location was so convenient to Saugatuck and Holland. The only thing we feel needs to be changed is the door to the garage does not lock from the inside. otherwise it was an excellent place to stay.
5.0 / 5.0
We came into town for a family wedding that was taking place in Holland and wanted to be close to Lake Michigan. Julianne was a wonderful host through whole stay! The rental was clean and decorated perfectly. There were bookshelves with so many interesting books for guests to look through and read. The location was an easy walk to the public access beach. Local restaurants and stores were very close. We would absolutely request to stay here again if we come back to this area.
5.0 / 5.0
The duplex was clean, comfortable and well equipped for the weekend stay. Julianne, the host, was available for whatever we needed and very nice.
5.0 / 5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The home was clean and well taken care of. My favorite place was the back deck. Private with mature trees. I had difficulty each morning choosing which cozy seating area I would sip my coffee in. Beds were super comfy and the furnishings were very welcoming. We would definitely stay there again!
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay. The location was close to downtown Saugatuck & Douglas beach. Also, a short distance to Oval beach. The place was clean & hot tub was nice.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved our stay here! The beds were comfy, the deck was very nicely decorated! We reached out for an extra blanket (it is getting cold at night again) and the owner was more than gracious and brought us blankets! We would definitely stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing relaxing getaway couldn't be happier. Comfortable everything was perfect
5.0 / 5.0
This review is for a two night stay by three women. We absolutely loved our stay here. The backyard deck and hot tub area were so inviting, we barely wanted to do anything else. However, we did find that the location provided easy-access to both Douglas and Saugatuck and we did venture out. We would stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location. Everything you need is close by. Beautiful back deck setting.
5.0 / 5.0
This property was so cool. It was just like pictures. Great location, super clean, loved all the decks and hot tub. I will stay here again and highly recommend this property.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay at this well decorated, clean property.
5.0 / 5.0
Nice house, great accommodations. We took advantage of the hot tub, the outdoor gas grill, full service kitchen, and the peaceful spacious deck. Loved having 2 bedrooms and bathrooms. Great location, nice walk to the lake. I would stay here again if in the area.
1.0 / 5.0
I had booked our stay from 8/11 - 8/14 for a Birthday weekend with 4 of my girlfriends. We were making great timing with the drive out to Saugatuck that I reached out to Julianne the host to see if it was possible to check in earlier than 4 as it was just about 2PM. She text me back and asked if it was a good time to call me. So I called her and asked how she was doing and said not all that great and that my day was about to be bad too and proceeded to tell me that the folks who had the rental the night before failed to tell her that the A.C was broken and that there is now no power to the house and the hot tub wasn't working and wouldn't be fixed until sometime during our 3-day stay. Mind you check out is at 11AM and we were calling at 2PM and were 10 minutes outside of town. She told me she would cancel my reservation and that I should contact VRBO for other arrangements. There was absolutely nothing available and FYI Saugatuck/Douglas has ZERO reception/service unless you're connected to WiFi somewhere. Not only were my calls dropping and getting the run around with VRBO we were calling for 4-5 hours until we landed on a 1 bedroom disgusting room at Best Western with a car full of things for a house that was way more expensive then our VRBO stay. So we ended up spending more money on our stay and not being able to use any of the food we had brought because we didn't have a fridge or freezer and ended up spending more money on breakfast's and lunches.. She never contacted me again to check and see if we found other arrangements. It was a complete nightmare and disgusting customer service on her part. She should have contacted me hours before when finding out the house had no power. If staying here, make sure to have a backup plan!!!
3.0 / 5.0
The listing states “ no pets “, so I was anticipating no pets in the surrounding area. That was not the case - lots of Cats on the grounds !
5.0 / 5.0
We love this little gem nestled near the lake. Immaculate and well supplied, visiting here is always such a pleasure. The hot tub is a highlight for us and the convenience of the washer and dryer on-site is an added bonus. We will be booking again!
4.0 / 5.0
Pristine
This rental is beautifully decorated and spotless. My only disappointment was in the kitchen…..no hot pads, dish towels, or paper towels. We had to use bathroom hand towels in the kitchen . it would have been helpful to know this before hand so that we could have brought them. There was no instruction booklet so was unsure what to do with sheets, towels, and garbage. Beds were comfortable , wonderful kitchen supplies, and nice sheets and towels. Would stay here again, but would bring some of those above items from home.
5.0 / 5.0
Clean, quiet, spacious!
The accommodations were fabulous and comfortable providing space for my young adult daughter and myself. Our hostess was gracious and available as we needed her.
5.0 / 5.0
Clean and communicative
Super clean location! Owner very responsive! Location just close enough to attractions and just far enough for privacy and quiet.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful Weekend!
This is what I consider to be a perfect VRBO house. It was immaculately clean, beds are very comfortable, there is an incredible collection of art and antiques and a hot tub!
Not to mention it's within walking distance from a very sweet market and the Saugatuck Brewery and only a 5 minute drive to downtown.
I will definitely book again for my next Saugatuck weekend!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful place
We loved staying here! Beds were very comfortable & kitchen was well stocked. The back deck had a great ambiance with plenty of seating for relaxing and a very new & large hot tub. Would stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Best place I’ve ever stayed
We did a girls trip for the weekend and stayed with Julie. The house was spotless. There was everything you could possibly need supplied. The patio is large and private, the hot tub was so clean!!! It’s super close to downtown. We will be staying here for as long as Julie rents it out. 5 stars!!!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great Find!
We were so close to everything, a quick bike ride or walk to Lake Michigan. Tons of wineries, shops and restaurants near by. The house was so comfortable and really unique. We loved the back yard space! The patio and the hot tub really made the stay. We are for sure planning to stay again next year!
5.0 / 5.0
Great place!
Great place! We had an excellent experience with this property and host! Very clean, very well supplied, already booked for next year!
5.0 / 5.0
Furniture a pleasant surprise. Better than shown.only negative was the extremely low toilets
Very nice!!
5.0 / 5.0
Fun and convenient!
This property was exactly as listed in the description. The rooms were a great size. Large open kitchen & living room made for a great gathering space. The back deck with hot tub was beautiful. It was so close to downtown Saugatuck and has a great little market right down the street! The property manager was very helpful and friendly. I would love to stay here again and highly recommend it.
3.0 / 5.0
Nice location and clean but some issues
Check in info was never given to us. We were lucky a maintenance worker was working on the unit next door to provide us with the code. He told us the owner sometimes forgets to give out that information. We were also never given any WiFi/internet info.
Walking inside the unit was very clean and well laid out. The amenities and updates was nice. The location and landscaping was great. The beds however were extremely firm and uncomfortable. Those who like softer beds, take note.
Halfway through our stay a construction crew worked on the unit next door. It was loud at times and at that time we were trying to get our toddler to nap. We also wanted to enjoy the hot tub and backyard area but was turned off to do so with the construction.
1.0 / 5.0
Beware!
My husband, my young son and myself had a confirmed reservation here for 2 days after the July 4th holiday. Upon arrival at 4 pm, we had no access to our suite. When I called the owner, she said she was sorry but had double booked this location for these dates. She did apologize, however, no effort was made on her part to find us somewhere else to stay. She texted me a phone number to Vrbo that I should call and find something else. Well, they were useless and never picked up each time I called. We drove here all the way here from Chicago. Owner didn't even follow up to see if we found a place to stay. Do yourself a favor and book elsewhere. This was a horrible experience for us and our son.
3.0 / 5.0
Super cute place, great location, nice owner, just not as described.
Honestly check-in was easy, the location was really great. The owner should advertise that the hot tub is emptied in the winter. Also the owner should disclose that they live on site. The owner was super friendly and kind and understanding. We actually took a refund and stayed somewhere else for the trip, mostly because of the hot tub we had really expected to enjoy.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Douglas?
The average price for a rental in Douglas is $469 per night. This rental is $109 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at WALK to Lake Michigan AND Saugatuck ~ Includes Bicycles! . 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 WALK to Lake Michigan AND Saugatuck ~ Includes Bicycles! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at WALK to Lake Michigan AND Saugatuck ~ Includes Bicycles! ?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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