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Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8154 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Douglas, MI
  • Place, Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalamazoo Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalamazoo River
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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
- 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 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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Features include laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 7 minutes on foot from Lake Michigan and a 4-minute drive from Kalamazoo Lake
Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free 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

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • 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
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Bicycle rentals 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,656 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets 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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

941940

Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cristina G., Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
House is very comfortable and clean. Same as the photos.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the house! We had four teen girls there for a swim meet and it was the perfect location! Very clean and everything we needed was there. Loved the neighborhood and quick walk to Douglas beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

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

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.

Location

Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Natalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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.

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