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Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan Views

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The home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms with plenty of space—indoor and out—for kids at play.
Exterior
Fully equipped kitchen.
Fully equipped kitchen.
Fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8153.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Douglas, MI
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Butler Street
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Oval Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan Views

Located near the Lake Michigan shoreline this cozy retreat is just a few blocks from Lakeshore Drive in Douglas, Michigan and just minutes from Oval Beach in Saugatuck. Enjoy the private wooded lot with fire pit and roomy deck at this 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage.

"The house was so cozy and was just a short walk to the beach! the area is absolutely lovely. the location truly was a 12/10"
Makenna G.

INSIDE THE HOME
Main floor offers a great kids room with full over full bunk. The second bedroom on this floor is tucked away and has an additional full bed. Kitchen is fully equipped with stainless appliances and opens to large dining area with vaulted ceilings and spacious farmhouse table. Living room has decorative (not functional) stone fireplace and seating area with TV. Upper level features large master with king bed and en suite bath with skylights, walk in shower and double sinks.

THE LOCATION
Enjoy an evening walk along scenic lakeshore drive and join the locals watching the iconic Lake Michigan sunset. Pack up for a day in the sun and venture just a short drive to the white sands of award winning Oval Beach. Take the chain ferry to Downtown Saugatuck and explore the endless array of shopping, dining and cocktails. Stroll along the boardwalk and take in the boats traveling through to their ventures on Lake Michigan. Spend an afternoon on the Star of Saugatuck and view the cottages and homes along the lakeshore from a water view. Looking to get some exercise? Try your hand at hiking up the 300 steps of Mt. Baldy and hike the loop that offers vistas of Lake Kalamazoo and Saugatuck. Bike and kayak rental are located nearby as well as boat rentals to captain your own day of exploring the local shoreline.

Check out this YouTube video of the rental:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsw7BaDX7Rc&t=3s

PARKING
There is space for 2-3 vehicles in the driveway along the side of the home.

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.

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 cottage is managed locally by BVW Unsalted Vacations Property Management in Holland, MI. We supply professionally laundered linens, bath and beach towels as well as a starter supply of cleaning and paper products and after hours emergency maintenance. 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
"We loved our stay at Skipping Stone. Roomy house, everything you could possibly need.. Grill was great also! Neighborhood was a wooden enclave with deer grazing the front lawn. A nice paved walk leads to a lovely coffee shop and the iconic Douglas Root beer barrel. We highly recommend Skipping Stones for a Michigan getaway."
Natalie L.

"This is the second year we have stayed at this wonderful location and we booked again already for next year! Close to the beach and a short drive to town..Thank you for another wonderful week!"
Jana J.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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

About the area

Douglas

Located in Douglas, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. 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, MI

What's nearby

  • Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Butler Street - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Oval Beach - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Silver Lake - 15 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Saugatuck Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The BARge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Corner Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan Views located?

Located in the heart of Douglas, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kalamazoo Lake and Lake Michigan. Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society and Water Street Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jana J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Spot
This is the second year we have stayed at this wonderful location and we booked again already for next year! Close to the beach and a short drive to town. The only thing we would love is to be able to open the windows on those cool Michigan nights. Thank you for another wonderful week!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Molly F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location, Location
We stayed with our 2 boys ages 14 & 7. We fell in love with the location of this property: Douglas Public Beach, the Root Beer Barrel, Woosah Coffee/Shop/Rental are all short walks from the property. And it is just a story bike ride or quick car ride to neighboring Saugatuck. It was near the end of the high season so the house needed a deeper clean but overall it was a great spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Michigan
There was only one operable burner for the gas outside grill. Would have appreciated a few small TV table cocktail table on the front porch. Otherwise it was very nice. FYI the furniture in the living room is stained clean but stained. Plenty of fresh Linens wonderful beds were wonderful air conditioning worked great kitchen appliances all worked plenty of cookware thank you again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location
Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Natalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach and woods escape!
We loved your stay at Skipping Stone. Roomy house, everything you could possibly need including step stools and a wagon for the kids, to plenty of outdoor spaces. Grill was great also! Neighborhood was a wooden enclave with deer grazing the front lawn. A nice paved walk leads to a lovely coffee shop and the iconic Douglas Root beer barrel. We highly recommend Skipping Stones for a Michigan getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Amazing stay in a beautifully kept and clean home. Loved the location with quick access to beaches!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jean S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy; some improvements needed
Wonderful location! Management was very responsive! Could have been cleaner! Comfortable beds. TV is set for streaming only. Renters need to be prepared with their own cable/streaming codes. Regular channels are not available without codes or a service such as Hulu.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

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