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Spacious home w/ outdoor firepit & seating Close to Lake Michigan & Oval Beach

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8144.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Spacious home w/ outdoor firepit & seating Close to Lake Michigan & Oval Beach

A Shore Thing

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Families or larger groups are going to love this spacious, cozy home. Enjoy your favorite TV show or movie in the comfortable living room as you warm up by the fireplace or if you're looking to spend some time outside there is no shortage of seating. The outdoor patio has plenty of space for dining or simply taking in the fresh Michigan air or light up the firepit and roast some hot dogs or marshmallows! The home has a fully equipped kitchen making meal preparation a breeze during your stay!

What's nearby:
The home is located in a great spot and is just two miles away from Oval Beach! If you're looking to be within walking distance to the water, Douglas Beach is just that. Just under four miles away is Saugatuck #1 rated restaurant, The Southerner. Check it out for some delicious lake-side breakfast!

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

Located in Douglas, this cottage is on a lake. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Map
Douglas, MI

What's nearby

  • Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Oval Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Butler Street - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Silver Lake - 16 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 22 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Saugatuck Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Uncommon Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The BARge - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious home w/ outdoor firepit & seating Close to Lake Michigan & Oval Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious home w/ outdoor firepit & seating Close to Lake Michigan & Oval Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious home w/ outdoor firepit & seating Close to Lake Michigan & Oval Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious home w/ outdoor firepit & seating Close to Lake Michigan & Oval Beach located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kalamazoo Lake and Lake Michigan. Saugatuck Chain Ferry and Wicks Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Lovely home

Very nice and roomy home for my group of 7. There are 2 bathrooms each with a shower. Beds were very comfortable. Very nice backyard with tables and chairs. Location is close to Saugatuck, about 8 min away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynda m.

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

Great location and an old time field

The location gave me warm memories of my trips to northern Michigan as a teenager in the 80s Cozy upstairs room that cool off nicely with ceiling fans and central air. Kitchen has everything you need to make Family breakfasts and dinner for a large crowd The back porch was wonderful for making s’mores and telling stories around a fire pit. Best part of all was the five minute walk to Douglas Beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

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

Douglas Stop on Michigan Road Trip

The family loved that we could all stay in one location and the kids and parents could have their own rooms. It was a large home with separate spaces for everything. The porch and back deck were great and there was a fire pit stocked with firewood. We could walk 8 minutes to Douglas beach and oval beach and downtown Douglas and Saugatuck were a short drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Beautiful lake house

This house was great, the neighborhood is quiet, the other residents are polite and it is close to the beach. It is also close to downtown Saugatuck with great restaurant and fantastic views. The house is perfect for a group of friends or two families looking to vacation together. You won't be disappointed with this house.

8/10 Good

Brenda P.

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

Cute house in a good location

Cozy house great for the whole family! The location is beautiful and our kids loved watching the deer, turkeys and birds right in the backyard. The accommodations are good but there were quite a few things that need improvement. The bathroom upstairs didnt lock and the bathtub did not drain. The king size beds are two twins put together and if you sit on the edge they almost flipover. There is also an ant problem so we could not leave anything on the kitchen counters for more than a few minutes. The fridge also leaked water from the freezer and so our pizza was soaked after being stored in the fridge overnight. The house is beautiful and has a lot of charm but it also has a smell like its not being used very much. Other than those issues we had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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6/10 Okay

David H.

Nice cottage

Nice cottage, plenty of space for 4-5 people. Good location, 1/2 mile to public beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W., Kalamazoo

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

The house is lovely and it's wonderful to be just a short walk from a public access on Lakeshore Dr.

From renting, to finding the house, and begin the move-in process, everything was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Great

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Great location

Great location to be close to a small local beach, didn’t actually go to the beach except to watch the sunset which was great. Big backyard with a firepit. Plenty of bedrooms which worked great for our 2 and 4 year olds, lots of space in the house. Wish there were more restaurants closer within walking distance but still just a short drive away. If you have kids I would say this is a great spot to stay as you have lots of space outside and inside and close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

John W.

Great Location

This place is in a lovely neighborhood directly across from Lake Michigan. We were four people in mid-October, and walking Lake Shore Drive was perfect. The kitchen was fine for weekend use, the bedrooms were very cozy, with good beds and lots of closet and shelf space. Check in and out was easy.

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

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

Great Home by Lake Michigan

House was very clean and easy to access. Lake Michigan is on opposite of side of road. Very quiet neighborhood. It was perfect for our ladies group. Plenty of bath towels and kitchen had plenty of dishes and utensils and pots and pans. Nice sitting area outback with wildlife seen frequently. The only thing that was a little off from what was advertised was that the listing showed 2 of the bedrooms having 2 twin bed each and in reality one of the room contained a trundle bed. Not a big big deal for most maybe but my only suggestion would be to clarify that on the listing. But overall we were 99.999999% satisfied and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

Family Vacation

Home is nestled in a wooded neighborhood, just a short drive from downtown Saugatuck (about 5 minutes) and equal distance to Oval Beach the other way. Slept 6 adults and 2 kiddos easily. Only suggestion would be to update the coffee maker, took too long to brew a pot. Other then that, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Perfect place to stay

We were in the area for a memorial service the home was perfect for my family to stay together, everything we needed was available to us.
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8/10 Good

Meera S.

Great location, beautiful outdoor space!

Great location (you can almost see Lake Michigan) and a beautiful outdoor space for relaxing. Bedrooms a bit cramped but well stocked kitchen and very confortable home for a weekend getaway.
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8/10 Good

James H.

Amazing Location…

The greatest thing about A Shore Thing cottage is its location. You are walking distance to a great sunset view at Douglas, and a five minute drive to Oval beach. Downtown Saugatuck is just across the bay,and you have South Haven below you/Holland above.
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8/10 Good

Sandi A.

Pretty comfortable

There were a few ants ( like 2 ants) in the bathroom and the plastic chairs outside were cracked. There was no lighter fit the fire pit but otherwise the place was really comfortable and worked for our budget and I would recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

Comfortable and convenient

Comfortable and convenient. A good location for Chicagoland travelers seeking a few days getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Great Place

Home has everything you need to have an amazing get away. Location can’t be beat, overlooking Lake Michigan. Back yard with the deck and fire pit is perfect way to end the day.
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2/10 Terrible

Megan L.

Older home

Older dated home. We had major ant issue in the kitchen. 5-10 min walk to the Douglas Beach entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

heather m.

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

October douglas trip

Great home in beautiful location. Clean, wlluui
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro A.

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

A lovely, cozy getaway

We stayed for three nights in September and the house was perfect. Located in a tree-covered and quite lakeshore neighborhood of Douglas. It is very well maintained and organized. Perfect for a weekend getaway with family and friends. We loved the firepit and well maintained yard. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Great location

This property was perfect for a weekend getaway with friends! Very close to the lake and great outdoor seating area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn C.

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

Great Location in Quiet Neighborhood

Enjoyed our stay. Loved the fact they had baby gates and a step stool when we stayed. Much better alternative than staying in hotel during these times!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Eric R.

Liked: Check-in

Noisy and lack of information

Did not disclose that Douglas Beach was closed. Very noisy from construction from 9am to 9pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

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

Great location!

The house is well appointed and on a beautiful street. We would definitely stay there again. The only drawback, is there are a lot of bugs in the house. I’m not sure if this is because it was built in the early 1900’s and there are lots of trees, or if they just need an exterminator to come and take care of it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

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