Summary:
This charming modern bungalow is located on the border of Saugatuck/Douglas, just north of the historic Root Beer Barrel and on the way to Oval Beach. Sandhill Retreat is a mid-century chic retreat that is ready to welcome up to 6 guests and your furry friend with 2 bedroom and 2 baths. The home features an open living area that flows into the kitchen and dining area, an office, three seasons porch and a hot tub. This is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

The Space:
Main Level:
Kitchen
Dining Area with seating for up to 6 guests
Front Living Room
Office Room
King Bedroom with Ensuite Full Bathroom
King Bedroom with Ensuite Full Bathroom
Back Living Room with Pull Out queen sofa for extra sleeping space. With Television
Three Seasons Room

Outdoor space:
Spacious backyard with back deck, grill, outdoor dining area and hot tub

Guest Access:
You will have access to the entire property. With our keyless entry, you can enjoy a flexible check-in any time after the designated check-in time on your arrival date and guests can conveniently gain access via the smart lock.

Check-in Time - 4:00 pm
Check-out Time - 10:00 am

The Neighborhood:
Welcome to the darling towns of Saugatuck/Douglas!

This modern bungalow retreat is located just a 3 minute drive or 10 minute bike ride into downtown Douglas and downtown Saugatuck. Enjoy strolling Center Street and hitting all the restaurants and shops these quaint towns have to offer. From Douglas' famous antique shops to locally roasted coffee, jam and jelly shops. There is no shortage of fabulous places to ignite the senses. After spending a day checking out the neighborhood, take a nice walk to hop on the Saugatuck Chain Ferry. In service since 1838, this little boat is chain pulled across the Kalamazoo River and plops you right in the heart of Saugatuck. With this towns huge art scene, boasting various art festivals throughout the summer season, you are sure to find a treasure for you or a loved one back home. Saugatuck allows open container in the "social district" off Butler and Water Streets. Enjoy a beverage from one of the local watering holes and feel free to bring it with you as you walk the riverfront.

Get outside and enjoy the nature that the area has to offer! With the four beach cruiser bikes that comes included with your stay and a plethora of wooded foot and bike trails that lead to the beach, take a pep step through the dunes to find your perfect sunset over Lake Michigan. Prefer something that requires a bit less exertion? Head over to one of the local wineries or breweries to test taste some of the yumminess that Michigan has to offer.

You'll find a more detailed list of tried and true local recommendations upon check in.

Getting Around:
This charming modern retreat is within a 15 minute walk of Downtown Douglas and the Saugatuck Chain Ferry which takes you across the Kalamazoo River and drops you in Downtown Saugatuck. Fares are $2/person each way.

The Interurban is a on call public transportation service that services Saugatuck/Douglas/Fennville. Simply call the number and request a pickup. $1 fares each way!

Enjoy four beach cruisers during your stay and take a ride to the surrounding downtown's of Saugatuck and Douglas!

Other Things to Note:
There will be a sampling of coffee and tea for you to enjoy during your stay.

For summer bookings, check-ins may be required Monday through Friday. If you have any issues booking, please reach out to us directly at Upscale Lakeshore, West Michigan.

Outdoor furniture may be winterized from December - May.

There are 3 parking spots available for guest use. 1 parking space in the garage and 2 parking spaces in the driveway with no street parking allowed.

All Upscale Lakeshore vacation rentals follow local and state tax rules. Your booking will include applicable taxes, a cleaning fee along with a safety and damage protection policy. We want to ensure the safety and security of our guests and properties. When you book a vacation home with us, you will be required to sign a rental agreement after booking along with completing a verification process. To complete the verification, you will be contacted via email and/or text message. Please be sure to complete this before your arrival, so we can confirm your reservation. Prior to booking, please reach out to us directly if you would like to see the rental agreement.

Bring your furry friends along on your next vacation! Please let us know in advance if you're bringing your pets with you. We happily welcome up to two dogs on our premises. A dog guest fee charge of $145 will apply (emotional support included and feline friends are prohibited).

Please review our cancellation policy from our rental agreement below as our cancellation policy varies ever so slightly from those on some booking platforms. Our rental agreement is included prior to completing your reservation and will supersede the cancellation policies listed on some booking sites.

Cancellation Policy: We hope you will not need to cancel your time away, but in the event that you do the following terms will apply. Please note there is a non-refundable credit card processing fee.

-100% refund (MINUS the non-refundable credit card processing fee) if you cancel within 30 days prior to check-in

-50% refund (MINUS the non-refundable credit card processing fee) if you cancel between 7 to 30 days prior to check-in

-No refund if you cancel within 7 days of check-in

We recommend securing travel insurance to protect your investment should you need to cancel your reservation outside of the allotted window or due to inclement weather or any other factor.

Interaction with Guests:
This charming modern one-story home is an Upscale Lakeshore Vacation Property. The team of hospitality members are here for you when you need us most. We will be available via text, email, and through any booking platform.