In the charming towns of Douglas and Saugatuck, this beautiful cottage is perfect for family celebrations and holiday gatherings. Take a stroll downtown to local cafes, shops, galleries and restaurants or explore the winding Kalamazoo River by kayak or paddleboard rental nearby. Inside this spacious home you'll find three full floors of living space with a cozy living room with flat screen TV, dining room chefs kitchen stainless appliances separate dining area 1/2 bath laundry oversized screened porch overlooking private back yard gas grill picnic table master bedroom king bed twin daybed en suite bath two additional bedrooms on upper level kids' playroom in lower level.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 142790 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Charming Home in Douglas - Sleeps 14
This spacious vacation home is a beautiful setting for celebrations, holiday gatherings, and lasting memories. Located just a short walk to downtown Douglas and Kalamazoo River, this lovely cottage has been thoughtfully designed to offer the perfect retreat. Take a stroll and grab a morning cup of coffee at the local cafe and enjoy the variety of shops, galleries and restaurants this artistic enclave is noted for. Take advantage of kayak and paddleboard rental just around the corner and spend the day exploring the beautiful winding Kalamazoo River. Rent a vintage boat at Retro Boat Rentals in nearby Saugatuck and follow the river all the way to Lake Michigan!
WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING "This spot was perfect for reuniting family from three different states, plus all our local loved ones. We spent countless afternoons playing board games, solving puzzles, and soaking up quality family time. Exploring Douglas and Saugatuck was a breeze with them being so close. I can't recommend this place enough for families!" Amy A.
INSIDE THE HOME This beautiful home offers three full floors of living space with plenty of room for everyone. Main floor features a cozy living room with flat screen TV, dining room, chefs kitchen with stainless appliances and separate dining area, 1/2 bath and laundry. Spend hours in the oversized screened porch overlooking the private back yard with gas grill and picnic table.
Upper level offers a spacious master bedroom with king bed and twin daybed and en suite bath. Two additional bedrooms are located on this floor as well - one with a king bed and one with a queen and access to private deck. There is an additional shared full bath on this floor.
Lower level is finished to provide a secondary living space if desired! Kids will love their own room with 1 set of twin bunks and a twin over full bunk. Family room with flat screen TV, kitchenette and comfy lounge area, queen bedroom and full bath complete this floor.
Kids in tow? This cottage offers a highchair, two pack and plays, and a Stroller Wagon to help make day trips a breeze.
Check out this YouTube video of the rental: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcO17YWoEd8
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.
PARKING There are 4-5 parking spaces provided. The garage has space for one vehicle, and there is also space in the driveway.
CANCELLATION POLICY - Cancel within 48 hours of making your reservation at no charge. - Cancel 30 days or more in advance, and receive a full refund. - Cancel 14 days in advance, and receive a 50% refund. - No refunds for cancellations less than 14 days in advance of reservation start 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 property is managed locally by BVW Unsalted Vacations Property Management in Holland, MI. We provide all professionally laundered linens, bath and beach towels and a starter supply of paper and cleaning products along with emergency maintenance services. 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 "This is our 3rd year staying at the property on Water Street and we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay each year. We also appreciate your company's responsiveness should there ever be an issue at a property" Laurie F.
"Our home rental at 72 Water Street in Douglas, MI was wonderful! The location is PERFECT! It's a 3 minute walk to Douglas and 1 mile walk or drive to Saugatuk. The house itself was lovely and well maintained. It makes a difference to have plenty of towels, detergent, regular sized laundry, nice complete set of mugs and dishes, dish soap, etc. Two of the bathrooms were modernized, and the third bathroom was sufficient.. I would stay at this house again! Thank you!" Jill W.
"We haven't taken a family vacation for a while and this year we decided to take our three grown daughters and their families and stay all together. This house was perfect. We all had plenty of space and the grandkids had a blast. Best part of the trip was seeing everyone laugh and be relaxed in what felt like our home for the week." Traci K.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Gas grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
On a lake
On a river
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
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. Saugatuck Center For the Arts and Express Yourself Art Barn are also worth visiting. Visit our Douglas travel guide
Is Charming Home in Douglas - Sleeps 14 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Charming Home in Douglas - Sleeps 14?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming Home in Douglas - Sleeps 14?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Home in Douglas - Sleeps 14?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming Home in Douglas - Sleeps 14 located?
Located in the heart of Douglas, this holiday home is steps from Kalamazoo Lake and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lake Michigan. Beery Field and Wade's Bayou Memorial Park are just steps away.
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Charming Home in Douglas - Sleeps 14 Reviews
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This property was just as advertised and it’s perfect for a family vacation. Everything that we needed was there (in fact more than we were told). There was lots of space and the neighborhood is lovely.
A group of us stayed here for a wedding in town, and we wish we had more time to enjoy the wonderful property! It was so beautiful, clean, and the perfect location. Would definitely return!
We threw a fabulous 90th birthday bash for my mom with family and friends! This spot was perfect for reuniting family from three different states, plus all our local loved ones. We spent countless afternoons playing board games, solving puzzles, and soaking up quality family time. Exploring Douglas and Saugatuck was a breeze with them being so close. I can't recommend this place enough for families!
Wonderful house for a family vacation. Our daughter’s family of five stayed in the basement level where they had plenty of space. The rest of us (grandparents, aunts and uncles) slept in the bedrooms on the second floor. Kitchen was great and had almost everything we needed. The spacious screened in porch was perfect for eating and card games. Convenient location to Douglas business district and Bayou Park.
Wonderful house! Very clean and tidy. Lots of items to accommodate our stay. Excellent location just a few minutes outside Saugatuck and walkable to downtown Douglas. We would absolutely stay here again! It had space for our entire extended family with children. Our only complaint that has been explained to the property manager is the water setting is HOT. It would quickly turn to scorching hot no matter how slow we turned it on, starting at cold. We think the water heater was set too high so we want others to know and be careful. Overall we loved our stay. The house was perfect. We would gladly stay again and recommend it to others!!
Large and spacious home in a lovely neighborhood. Home was clean and well-stocked. Walking distance to shops and water activities. Minor downsides would be no bedroom on main level so all guests need to be able to use stairs and with only one thermostat on main level, the upper-level bedrooms got warm during the night while lower-level bedrooms were quite cold.
Minutes away by car to downtown Saugatuck. Highlights were kayaking on the Kalamazoo, the sunset cruise on Star of Saugatuck. Food highlights were The Farmhouse Deli, Kilwins and Sherman's Ice Cream.
We have rented a few homes and this home was well prepared for guests. The kitchen had a nice set of dishes, glasses, mugs, dish towels and soap. Laundry machines were functional with plenty of detergent available. Plenty of bath towels and beach towels. Two of the three full bathrooms have been recently updated, the third was totally fine. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and back screened in patio/room. There were some spaces of the house that we didn't even go into, so there was plenty of space to hang out as a family. We had a group of 10 ranging from 11-80.
The location is fabulous! It's a 3 min walk into Douglas to a few restaurants and shops, then it's a bit over a mile walk (all sidewalks) into Saugatuk. We generally drove the mile, parked, and then explored Saugatuk by foot.
We did need one on site repair, but it was taken care of immediately! Great service.
We enjoyed this house and its location. Many amenities in this house in a quiet neighborhood in Douglas, within walking distance to restaurants and shops. Also, a short drive to Saugatuck and the beach. We are already saying that we would like to go back.
Our stay in Douglas couldn’t have been better! The home itself was so cozy and fit my friends and I very comfortably. The kitchen was spacious for all of us to help cook, the back porch was great for hanging out, the beds were all comfy, etc. We loved how close it was to both downtown Douglas and Saugatuck. Would absolutely stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a Douglas/Saugatuck stay!
We loved our stay at this beautiful house! It was a perfect location to downtown Douglas. The house was beautiful and nicely furnished. Plenty of space for everyone and everything in the kitchen that we needed was there. We look forward to visiting this beautiful house on Water Street again!
This house was exactly as listed and was perfect for a weekend bachelorette. It was well stocked with kitchenware, has a lovely backyard, and had lots of comfy beds. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone in need of a large space for family or friends. Easy walk to downtown Douglas and a quick drive into saugatuck!
This comfy house played well to our family of 13 and made a great base for Fourth of July in the Douglas/Saugatu8ck area. Much time spent at Oval beach & enjoyed the food from many restaurants in the area. Our house was easy walking distance to downtown Douglas and the Kalamazoo river area. Great time!!
Owners of this house have provided lots of extras! Kitchen with lots of cookware and dishes, garage with sound system, basement with many beds for large families, beautiful screened porch, and lots of outdoor seating. Very comfortable home walking distance to everything in Douglas.
We haven’t taken a family vacation for a while and this year we decided to take our three grown daughters and their families and stay all together. This house was perfect. We all had plenty of space and the grandkids had a blast. Best part of the trip was seeing everyone laugh and be relaxed in what felt like our home for the week.
Traci K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good
kerry t.
12 Sept 2019
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Large comfortable home
Very nice home for large group. Location is great! The master bedroom shower upstairs did not work. Back screened in porch was a relaxing place to go. It was not swept. Otherwise, we did enjoy this large home and our stay. Thank you!
We had a large group & this property was amazing, more than enough private space for everybody. Location was amazing - right across from the Kalamazoo and kayaking, a 2min walk to downtown Douglas, and a short drive to Saugatuck, Holland, and South Haven. We will 100% be returning to the property, I wish all rentals were of this quality.
My only nitpick is that we could have used better a better manual of household instructions (how to operate the televisions & goofy cable setup, how to operate the stereo in the garage, etc)
We had a great stay in Douglas. The house was clean and provided several extras for the kids, plenty of beach towels, well stocked kitchen, etc. Had a few minor complaints about the house, but nothing that rose to the level of contacting management. Biggest issue was trying to keep everyone comfortable at night. Might have been us, but could not find a comfortable temp to keep lower level warm and upper level cool for sleeping. We have a similar issue at home so I get it. Should have probably called to get advise on that issue. Otherwise everyone (11 of us) had a great stay.
This home was perfect! Clean and had all the amenities . I loved sitting out on the screened in porch watching the squirrels chase each other up and down the big oak trees. It was private and peaceful. It was my favorite spot in the house. Even the day it rained.
The kitchen and dining room were spacious for the 13 of us. The teenagers LOVED the downstairs area!! It was so cool! My husband and I stayed in the Master bedroom which was huge! The bed was comfy and the decor simple. The ensuite bathroom was perfect!
The house had beach chairs and sand toys for the beach (take the Interurban shuttle to Oval beach for a dollar each way). The garage held one of our cars and the other 4 (we all arrived within a few days of one another) cars fit nicely in the driveway. The neighborhood WAS SO NEAT!! My daughters and I walked the neighborhood to downtown Douglas (quaint small area) on our way to Sailing Saugatuck to meet the rest of the gang for an afternoon sailing on The Serenity! Best day ever! I also took a short walk (twice) over to Borrowed Time to pick up some Yummy wine! Such a cute place.
The company BVW makes it sound like there is nothing in this place and you have to bring everything but I was surprised to find spices, kitchen supplies left over, beach towels, chairs etc, games, blankets to snuggle in on the couch and shampoo, conditioner and lotion in the bathrooms.
It was probably one of my favorite VRBOs.
We were visiting Saugatuk for a wedding. Two families getting together for some cousin fun. The place was beautiful and well equipped for us. Plenty of space for the teens and the adults.