Closest Cottage to Lake Michigan for Miles!

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Douglas, MI

Saugatuck Center For the Arts6 min drive
Oval Beach6 min drive
Butler Street6 min drive
Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Living Room

1 Double Futon

Ground Floor Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Lower Guest Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower full bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Remodeled Family Size Beach Retreat, Closest Cottage to Lake Michigan as far as the Eye Can See!!!

Completely remodeled in 2018, this house carries the charm of its 100 year history, is equipped with most modern comforts and conveniences, and is ready to build family memories. The location couldn't be more perfect, or rare! This is THE closest house to the water as far as you can see North or South from the deck!

There are no scalding dunes to cross, or never ending stairs to climb, just amazing endless shoreline and panoramic views from almost every room! The Lake Michigan sunset doesn't get better or CLOSER than this! Enjoy expansive enclosed decks, great for children and well-behaved dogs. Brand new seawall (2021) encloses a private raised beach area just a few steps off of the lower deck.

Your nesting space has sleeping arrangements for 10 people. Accommodations include:
- Lower master bedroom with King size bed and en-suite bathroom with bathtub, shower and two sinks overlooking the Lake
- Upper bedroom with Full size bed and closet/dresser
- Lower bedroom with Queen bed and a twin bunk bed (child-safe with railings)
- Lower bedroom with two twin beds
- Lower sleeper sofa with 60-inch wide by 65-inch long mattress

Three full bathrooms:
- One in the master suite (tub)
- One other on the lower level (tub) + washer/dryer
- One on the upper level (shower)

The home has two living room areas, one upper and one lower:
The upper living area features access to the expansive deck off of the kitchen, TV, wet bar, gas fireplace, beautiful fully equipped kitchen, bedroom and full bathroom. The lower level features a living room with sleeper sofa, TV, access to enclosed deck, full bathroom, twin bedroom, bunk plus queen room and Master with adjoining full bathroom, both with amazing water views!

Your nest is also equipped with a vacuum, high chair, rocking chair, fireplace grate, folding table and chairs for 6, beach chairs, toys, beach towels, games, 2 outdoor picnic tables to accommodate 12 total, umbrellas, outdoor grill, and 8 Adirondack chairs. The upper level deck has dining tables and seating for 10.

Parking is located at street level with newly decked, enchanting wooded staircases and pathway to follow down to your nesting place at the waters edge! Start building your lake shore memories today, and come back to nest often!

Property manager

Dan T

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Guests should bring a baby gate

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Well-behaved dogs with $250 fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside on the decks is permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 deadlock

About the area

Douglas

Located in Douglas, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Forever Curious Children's Museum and Holland Community Aquatic Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Douglas, MI

What's nearby

Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 4 min drive
Mount Baldhead Park - 5 min drive
Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 6 min drive
Oval Beach - 6 min drive
Butler Street - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

The Butler - 7 min drive
The BARge - 7 min drive
Wicks Park Bar And GRI - 7 min drive
Uncommon Coffee Roasters - 7 min drive
Saugatuck Brewing Company - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Closest Cottage to Lake Michigan for Miles! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Oct 2023

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

Fall Weekend

Great access to beach on Lake Michigan and close to Douglass and Saugatuck. House was very comfortable with beautiful views of the Lake. Conveniently furnished with lots of dishes, linens, nice TVs. We would definitely rent this location again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

29 Sept 2023

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

Fall family get away

Location is awesome. Really neat house right on the water. House is well stocked with all essentials to make it a great stay. Parking was a little awkward . You park on the street then climb down several flights of stairs and a wooden walkway thru woods to get to house.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

mary m., Birmingham, MI

14 Sept 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

Five star location

This property has a lot going for it. The location is excellent. Right on the beach and beautiful sunset views. The home was very clean. Great bathrooms. Plenty of towels and everyday items like soap, paper towel and toilet paper. Tons of kitchen ware but many items are very worn. Needs some weeding out. Two of the wooden and two of the Adirondack chairs are broken, understandable at the end of the season, but should be removed. Not sure how anyone has been able to get the main tv in the living room to work (and we had two generations give it a go). Would have been nice to watch something other than the lower level smart tvs. There are a number of stairs to the actual cottage. Just something to note if you have any accessibility issues. Our major concern was the lack of responsiveness from the host. We arrived Saturday. On Sunday, it was apparent that the dishwasher was broken. We contacted the host and checked things that could easily fix the issue. We informed him that none of his suggestions corrected the problem and never heard from him again. We removed dishes from the dishwasher and hand washed dishes for the length of our stay. Expected more from a premier host and property. He should have had someone come to check the issue at some point during the week. He did not. Nor did he offer an apology for the inconvenience. Would have made this a truly five star experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederick R S., Florence, MT

4 Sept 2023

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

On the Beach

Very nice beach side home with plenty of windows and plenty of stairs.Very nice deck. Parking can be a challenge with many of the spaces along the street marked "reserved" by surrounding homes.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shiremanj14 ..

18 Aug 2023

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

Weekend Trip to Unplug

This was awesome place to stay at and we would love the opportunity to come back one day. Very clean and everything was close by. Can't beat that view!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dan T

I live in west Michigan and have been enjoying the lake shore my whole life. I enjoy traveling both near and abroad, and have a wealth of hospitality experience I hope to pass on to my guests!

Why they chose this property

After managing the remodel and rental of this property since 2017, I was given the opportunity to purchase the home as my personal year-round getaway, and would love to share it with you!

What makes this property unique

As you stand on the lower deck overlooking lake Michigan, there won't be a home closer to the water as far as the eye can see. As the beach has eroded in the last few years, we built a seawall to maintain the integrity of our once-in-a-lifetime views.