Title: The Shop - Charming home - walking distance to downtown Douglas! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Shop - Charming home - walking distance to downtown Douglas! Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78143900/78143885/bce349bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78143900/78143885/ff9b9139.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78143900/78143885/49efdcb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78143900/78143885/67fb1a87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78143900/78143885/c2b68c07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the quaint town of Douglas, MI, The Shop offers a unique retreat with a bright open floor plan and fully stocked kitchen. Unwind in the spacious living quarters or step outside onto the patio for meals using the gas grill. Located steps to downtown Douglas's beach town community, this home is perfect for soaking up sun and exploring charming shops and restaurants. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Shop - Charming home - walking distance to downtown Douglas! Welcome to The Shop The Blacksmith Shop (herein further referred to as The Shop) has a rich history in the quaint town of Douglas, MI. In the early 1920s, Herman Bekken opened the H.M. Bekken Horseshoeing & General Repairing. As one of three blacksmiths in the region, Herman's skills were used to repair all types of plows, wagons, mowing machines, and sleighs. Folks would bring in their tools to get sharpened and the local farmers would come in to have their horses shoed. With the forge's raging hot fire and anvil, Herman was also able to make his own tools such as hammers, tongs, and vices. Herman and his wife, Jennie, lived above The Shop where they raised their four children: Everett, Howard, Mildred, and Gerald. Herman retired from blacksmithing in 1960 and passed away in 1963. Jennie lived upstairs until her passing in 1985. That's when The Shop building was handed down to their youngest son Gerald. The blacksmith business was no longer in operation, but the upstairs was used as a rental property. A garage was later added on to the building for the tenant's use and the downstairs was used for storage. When the youngest of Herman and Jennie's children passed away in 2021, the building was entrusted to the next generation of Bekkens. With fond memories of visiting their grandfather, it was their dream to bring The Shop back to life. During the renovation process, they uncovered several of Herman's tools and artifacts that you'll find hanging in The Shop today, along with the original forge and harness rings where Herman would tie the horses while working on them. The Shop has recently been built out into a one-bedroom fully furnished spacious vacation rental property. Inside the Home The home has a bright open floor plan with a fully stocked kitchen and spacious living quarters. The main bedroom has a king bed with a walk-in closet with plenty of storage. The living room has a queen sofa sleeper. The kitchen is fully equipped with all pots and pans, dishes, and utensils. All new appliances including side by side refrigerator with an icemaker, dishwasher, gas range and oven, and microwave. Stackable washer and dryer located just off the kitchen. Eat-in kitchen as well as a table that seats four. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS This home sleeps up to 4 guests. Main Bedroom- King Living Room - Queen Sofa Sleeper Outdoor Space Walk out your French doors onto a patio that offers a patio table with chairs and umbrella. Enjoy your meals on the patio using the gas grill. The Location Steps to downtown Douglas's classic beach town community with quaint shops, restaurants, and parks. A few minutes drive to Douglas's beach and to downtown Saugatuck and Saugatuck's Oval Beach. Stroll through the charming community or spend your day soaking in the sun. Either way, you will keep coming for more. Thank you for booking The Shop and we hope you enjoy your stay. \*There is a long term renter in the upper unit. The floors have been lined to minimalize noise. I give permission to SafelyStay, Inc. to verify my identity and check criminal databases in order to confirm my reservation. Complete terms regarding Safely's guest verification can be found at www.safely.com/terms. You may receive an email from Concierge@Safely.com to complete your screening. Please check your spam folder for this email, and contact Safely at Concierge@Safely.com, or go to www.Safely.com if you have any questions. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue 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 a village - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91440000/91432500/91432463/a54189d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Anchors Away: Nautical Downtown Saugatuck Abode, Balcony, Partial River Views Downtown Saugatuck - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=91432463&PinnedHotelID=91432463&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29630000/29624900/29624820/63f42d40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Saugatuck/Douglas Cozy Cottage Walking Distance To Town, 1 Mile To Lake Michigan Douglas - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 61 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=29624820&PinnedHotelID=29624820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104390000/104386800/104386788/4e79931a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maple Getaway - Short distance to downtown, beaches, and breweries Douglas - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 7.6 Good 7 reviews £254 includes taxes & fees 2 Oct - 3 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=104386788&PinnedHotelID=104386788&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34464700/34464695/bc1a2546.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little Stuga - Cute cozy cottage - minutes from downtown and Oval Beach! 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Douglas - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=115058593&PinnedHotelID=115058593&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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. ### Property is also known as 511122 ## 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. Forever Curious Children's Museum and Holland Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Douglas travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Douglas.dx602088) [View more Holiday homes in Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Douglas-Private-Holiday-Homes.d602088-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.64455%2C-86.19974&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rT_MBl3TOYH3uSXqlIJ5FEbVr_s=) Douglas, MI ### What's nearby - Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Butler Street - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles - Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Oval Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles - Silver Lake - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles ### Getting around - Holland Station - 18 min drive - Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 48 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Butler - ‬3 min drive - ‪Douglas Root Beer Barrel - ‬14 min walk - ‪Sand Bar Saloon - ‬3 min drive - ‪Coral Gables Il Forno - ‬3 min drive - ‪Marro’s - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Shop - Charming home - walking distance to downtown Douglas! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Shop - Charming home - walking distance to downtown Douglas!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Shop - Charming home - walking distance to downtown Douglas!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Shop - Charming home - walking distance to downtown Douglas! located? > Located in the heart of Douglas, this holiday home is steps from Beery Field and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Lake Michigan. Kalamazoo Lake and Wade's Bayou Memorial Park are just steps away. ## Have a question? 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