Douglas Woods Retreat - Modern Cottage - Newly Remodeled! Walking distance to downtown Douglas!
4.8
Outstanding(31 Reviews)House in Douglas, MI
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental
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!
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!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Douglas, MI
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(31 Reviews)4.8
It was great!
4.8
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.
4.8
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!
4.8
From top to bottom, this place was better than advertised. Thank you all! 11/10.
4.8
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!
4.8
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!
4.8
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.
4.8
The house was clean and conveniently located. We walked and biked to Douglas. The bikes were put to good use.
4.8
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.
4.8
E
Excellent Service Recovery!!!
4.8
The home was the perfect amount of space for our family of five.
The home was the perfect amount of space for our family of five. The layout with primary bedroom on one side, and two bedrooms on the other, each with their own baths, was great. The living space was a super comfortable gathering spot. I left a voice mail during weekday business hours and my call was not returned. The issue was ants on the property who were very keen on getting into our food. They seemed to prefer sugar and completely infested a closed box of cereal. I did move food and put as much as possible in the refrigerator, which helped, although I did still see some ants around. I was wondering if the ant bait/traps might need to be replaced?
4.8
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.
4.8
Property was clean and exactly as advertised.
4.8
Annual Family Vacation
Property was clean and exactly as advertised.
4.8
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!
4.8
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.
4.8
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!
4.8
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.
4.8
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!!!
4.8
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.
4.8
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.
4.8
Review
Lovely place to stay! Would recommend
4.8
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!
4.8
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.
4.8
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!
4.8
Great location nice attention to details
smartly designed very stylish and well appointed.
4.8
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.
4.8
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!
4.8
Perfect girls getaway
Three of us had a fabulous time here! Loved the yard and fire pit, the decor was super cute, rooms were comfy and clean, Barb was in good communication leading up to the trip and there are lots of great places to eat/drink/explore within a few blocks/miles. I highly recommend it.
4.8
Great location. Great outdoor space in the back. Plenty of space for our family of 5. Enjoyed it!
We enjoyed our stay here. We appreciated that the realty office was quick to replace lightbulbs that weren't working when we arrived. The outdoor space out back was a plus. We enjoyed roasting marshmallows at the end of our night. The location is great. Quick drive to downtown Douglas, downtown Saugatuck and Oval Beach. I even walked to Oval beach for a little added exercise in my day and it was under an an hour. (45 min?) Appreciated having Netflix available to us when the kids wanted to watch a movie one morning before heading to the beach. All in all, a good experience.
4.8
Great place but hadn't been cleaned.
Wonderful house for a group. Unfortunately the sheets hadn't been changed (the beach sand in the bed was a dead giveaway) and the bathrooms were not cleaned (e.g. razor from prior guest left on tub and toilet was dirty). Would give it more stars if cleaned properly because it's so cute and such a great location.
4.8
A cute, comfy, clean home that provided everything for a great vacation.
A great place to stay. We liked being in the smaller town of Douglas that offered several good restuarants, a nice park and hundreds of beautiful homes to admire. Bike riding galore, LakeShore Drive with beach access was close by. Saugatuck, a 5 minute bike ride, offered multitudes of shopping , restuarants and entertainment. We loved it all!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Douglas?
The average price for a rental in Douglas is R 6,081 per night. This rental is R 1,263 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Douglas Woods Retreat - Modern Cottage - Newly Remodeled! Walking distance to downtown Douglas!. 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 Douglas Woods Retreat - Modern Cottage - Newly Remodeled! Walking distance to downtown Douglas! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Douglas Woods Retreat - Modern Cottage - Newly Remodeled! Walking distance to downtown Douglas!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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