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Enjoyed the cover front porch in the afternoon or a cup of coffee in the morning!
Private kitchen
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Douglas, Michigan
  • Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Butler Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oval Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Duneside Retreat Summ

Summary:
Duneside Retreat is ready to welcome up to 8 guests and is perfect for a cozy getaway. This modern, open concept home is located on the border of Saugatuck/Douglas, just north of the historic Root Beer Barrel and on the way to Oval Beach. Enjoy the large kitchen island with quartz countertops and a walk in pantry. Relax on the covered porch area or by the crackling fire. Come join us in Saugatuck/Douglas!

The Space:
Duneside Retreat is where comfort meets simplicity in the beautiful Michigan beachtowns of Saugatuck/Douglas. Savor the mornings with a steaming cup of coffee on the inviting front porch and let the evenings unfold with the warmth of a crackling fire.

House Layout

Main Level:
Kitchen
Dining Area
Living Room with fireplace and television
Laundry Area
King Bedroom with twin daybed with trundle and ensuite bath
Queen Bedroom with pull out twin bed
Queen Bedroom
Full Bathroom

Outdoor Space:
Spacious yard with grill, back deck and bonfire pit, front porch with Adirondack chairs

Parking:
Duneside Retreat offers parking for up to 6 cars. There is two parking spots available in the garage and four in the driveway. No on-street parking allowed.

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:
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 that 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 town’s prominent 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.

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

Getting Around:
A number of local transit options are available in the Saugatuck/Douglas area.

Take the Interurban, an on-call public transportation service that services Saugatuck/Douglas/Fennville.

If you feel like a 15-minute walk head to Downtown Douglas to the Saugatuck Chain Ferry which takes you across the Kalamazoo River and drops you in Downtown Saugatuck. Fares are $2/person each way.

Other Things to Note:
Our rentals are equipped with all the basic cooking essentials you'll need for a seamless cooking experience. Including pots and pans, utensils, an array of spices and seasonings and more. Whip up your favorite recipes, experiment with new local flavors, and savor the joy of cooking in the comfort of your home away from home.

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).

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.

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.

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 phone, email, and through any booking platform.

Property manager

Home Base

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Breakfast available

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Douglas

Douglas is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Forever Curious Children's Museum and Holland Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting.
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Douglas, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Butler Street - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Oval Beach - 11 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Silver Lake - 13 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saugatuck Brewing Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The BARge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Corner Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Duneside Retreat Summ pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Duneside Retreat Summ located?

Situated in Douglas, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Kalamazoo Lake and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society and Water Street Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dermot P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, bright and comfortable

This property is in a perfect location, is comfortable and is nicely appointed. Kitchen, bedrooms and baths well done.Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy house in a great location

A truly wonderful house for a trip to this area. Located close to several beaches, trails, shops and restaurants in Douglas and Saugatuk. And only about 15 minutes from Holland. This house was perfect for my family of four and my in-laws. It is a very well stocked house. We had plenty of towels, toilet paper, hand soap and cookware items. There is even shampoo, conditioner and body soap in each shower. Plenty of places to enjoy the outdoors in nice weather- a big deck, porch, and side yard with a firepit. A great choice for a quick trip or extended stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise Found

A magnificent weekend to celebrate my 90th birthday with my daughters. A truly tranquil, peaceful, lovely area and beautiful home. Douglas is a charming town to explore with many interesting shops and excellent restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

THE BEST LOCATION FOR EVERYTHING FUN!!!

We went for a short girls trip and we were thouroughly impressed with EVERYTHING!!! Location, Accommodations, provided Amenities - just everything! We really couldn't have been happier. We had zip-lock bags; S&P + spices like at home; coffee; filters; wood for firepit. Neighborhood was perfect - accessible to everything you would want: Beach, Downtown restaurants, roads to take you directly to shopping. I can't say enough. This will be a definite do-over for all of our future trips to Saugatuck/Douglas/Holland
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WONDERFUL Spot for Girl’s Trip

The Duneside Retreat is truly gem. It was a girl’s long weekend getaway and we had every amenity at our fingertips. The beds were so comfortable, the kitchen truly amazing (even left us a bag of local coffee) it was so fun to sit in the front porch or back deck And by the fire pit. The location is spectacular. We walked everywhere or took the Urban Transportation Please add a barn door to the master bath bathroom. There’s no door so please remedy for guests for needed privacy when in clear glass shower. But still 100% happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Stay Didn’t Disappoint!

We stayed for a second time and loved it as much as our first. Perfect place for a family stay or a friend’s get together. Great location, everything one needs, and professional, clear and quick communication. We cannot recommend this property more highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodations

5 friends enjoying the area. Had EVERYTHING we needed for our stay and more. Very clean. Short drive to Douglas and Saugatuck Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

We had a great time celebrating our mom's birthday and checking out the tulips and beaches. The location was perfect and the house had all of the amenities we needed. We did need to make contact with the owner and she responded promptly and helped us right away. We would definitely recommend a stay here to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend getaway

I am expecting our second child. This was a last minute weekend getaway as a family of 3 and I’m so thankful we came. Our 3 year old had so much fun riding his bike on the road by the driveways which was very safe/no cars. The coffee shop was great. Overall the location was perfect- less than 10 minutes to Oval Beach and Saugatuck. We had a wonderful getaway
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Lots of space to relax
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Karla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

How a 5-Star Property Receives a One-Star Rating

PROS 1. Very nice home with an open floor plan concept including a large kitchen and living room. 2. Three bedrooms & two bathrooms, two-car garage, and a Washer & Dryer. 3. Close proximity to the beach/lake, downtown Saugatuck & Douglas (e.g. restaurants, wine bars, etc.). CONS 1. The house was very expensive for the six days (approximately $3,000), we had very high expectations for the vacation rental home. 2. An exterior motion sensor light on neighbor's house, in extremely close proximity to the rental home, directly illuminated two of the three bedrooms continuously throughout the night. At times, the motion sensor was illuminating the two bedrooms every other minute, at other times in the night, it would illuminate the two bedrooms every 15 minutes. 3. Customer service (Natalie) was contacted the morning of Thursday, 9/30, after 3 nights of this intrusive light. 4. Customer service (Natalie) informed us that there was nothing that they could do and then encouraged us to purchase "sleep masks". 5. Customer service (Natalie), about 30 minutes after the above response, followed-up and indicated that they would reach-out to neighboring property. 6. Customer service, that for the remaining three days, did not contact us with an update about their efforts. 7. NOTE: No mention made of the motion sensor light on the neighboring home prior to our booking or arrival. 8. Poor Customer service! 9. Five of six adults slept very poorly due to motion sensor light throughout!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

Great central location for a family meet up. Porch was wonderful to sit around and gab away.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Great time in Saugatuck

Immaculate home in great location.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a great location!

This home was so beautiful! The house itself was meticulously clean and beautifully decorated. It was located on a quiet street, just outside downtown Douglas, with a coffee shop and a rootbeer/hot dog outdoor restaurant right on the corner. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Neesha F.

Ok, could have been better

Great location & nice home. Great kitchen & great communication with Upscale. Unfortunately, cleanliness of the home was not up to par with expectations of an upscale stay & price point, especially considering there is quite a large cleaning fee included. Floors throughout were filthy & dishes, not clean, just to name a few things. House Manual indicated a preference to not wear shoes in the home to keep it nice for future guest, so we obliged and came home with ruined filthy socks. Also, while it was nice to have beach towels at the home to use, it would have been nice if there was beach equipment or /beach chairs to use.
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6/10 Okay

Steven H.

Nice but needs work

This house is very nice. It still smells new and is in a good location. Two issues need addressed immediately. First, the hot water does not work. It was warm the first day and non-existent the second day. Second, the master bedroom gets about 5-10 degrees warmer than the rest of the house. It is hard to sleep in there with it that warm.
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine J.

Can’t wait to come back

This house was wonderful. Great location. Walking distance to Douglas. House was clean and comfortable. Great kitchen to cook in!! Would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised!!!

Very clean and close to restaurants, shops, activities, etc. Will be staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much to Offer!

The house has much to offer. The size was perfect for our group. We enjoyed the fireplace and fire pit. The location also is great. Would suggest light blocking curtains in the bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

The place was great and in a great location. We took a girls trip for Tulip time festival. Beautiful home located close to everything. Definitely check out the Root Beer Barrel on the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property in a Perfect Location

House was well equipped, tastefully decorated, and within walking distance to trails, shops, restaurants. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome spot

We have been going to Douglas/ Saugatuck for many years. We have stayed in many different VRBO’s this was the best. The host was amazing, the home was PERFECT, location even better. We enjoyed great walks to the beach for the sunset. We were close to downtown, but still felt away for it all. I can’t say enough how much we loved this property and the host. We can’t wait to go back. Loved it !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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