The perfect location! The Postcard Cottage in the heart of downtown Douglas.

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A sunroom with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A covered porch with white chairs and a small table, surrounded by well-maintained bushes.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a window with patterned curtains.
A modern kitchen with a gas stove, wooden flooring, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kalamazoo Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Douglas

Located in Douglas, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Map
Douglas, MI

What's nearby

  • Beery Field - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kalamazoo Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kalamazoo River - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 18 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Noble Twist - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The BARge - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The perfect location! The Postcard Cottage in the heart of downtown Douglas. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The perfect location! The Postcard Cottage in the heart of downtown Douglas. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The perfect location! The Postcard Cottage in the heart of downtown Douglas. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The perfect location! The Postcard Cottage in the heart of downtown Douglas. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The perfect location! The Postcard Cottage in the heart of downtown Douglas. located?

Located in the heart of Douglas, this holiday home is steps from Beery Field and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Lake Michigan. Kalamazoo Lake and Wade's Bayou Memorial Park are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love staying here! Cute, quaint, clean, and an excellent location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully curated cottage with every detail attended to. Firm beds with perfect pillows and bedding. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house. Renee was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Postman Cottage was perfect! The location is ideal for exploring downtown Douglas - everything is within easy walking distance. The cottage itself is so beautifully decorated and so cozy that we didn’t mind spending a rainy afternoon indoors. Communication with Renee was easy and she was very understanding when we forgot about the time difference between Illinois and Michigan. We loved that she met us at the cottage with baked goods and a sweet birthday gift card for me to the local coffee house. We stayed three days and wished we were staying at least 3 more. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is beautifully and comfortably furnished. The host includes many nice touches. Examples include a well-equipped kitchen, luxury bath products, local information, and games. One question came up, and the response was immediate. Perfection.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property, ideally located, quiet and peaceful, extremely clean. A respite to which we will return! Lovely restaurants and a wonderful coffee shop are a 2-3 minute walk (downtown Douglas), adding to the ease of this location. Renee is the most fabulous host and truly anticipated every need. She also gifted delicious local treats and a bottle of wine as a welcome gift. Thank you, Renee!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and just was amazing! Lovely weekend get away for a couple, goes weekend or family. Highly recommended this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The perfect little spot in Douglas. Very cozy cottage with wonderful amenities. Reneé was a very lovely host and made the stay very warm and welcoming. Would highly recommend if looking for a cozy place to stay in Douglas.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of our favorite VRBO rentals to date!We were lucky enough to meet our hosts when we arrived, and they were so kind and thoughtful. They made us feel welcome right away, almost like friends coming to stay. That same warmth was in every part of the home. From the beautiful decor to all the little things they’d thought to provide, you could tell how much they cared about their guests having a wonderful time and needing for nothing.The house was BEAUTIFUL! As lovely as it looks in the photos, it’s even more spacious and beautiful in person. We spent our days hiking and biking around Douglas and Saugatuck, and we were in awe the whole time. The beaches, parks, sunsets, restaurants, and incredibly kind locals made the trip feel magical. Then we’d return to relax on the beautiful screened-in porch.It was painful to leave. A HUGE thank you to our thoughtful hosts for such a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and super functional cottage with impeccable details and thoughtfulness.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2025
So happy you two enjoyed your stay. Thank you for kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute cottage close to beach and downtown. A great stay. Renee, the owner, is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing cottage. Renee greeted me upon check-in and walked me through all the details. There was delicious Blueberry Bread waiting for me for Breakfast. It was so relaxing I didn’t want to leave. The cottage was immaculate and so beautifully decorated. I stay in Douglas quite a bit and this is one of the best. Thank You!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
It truly was a pleasure to meet you Bryan with your sweet persona and infectious smile. I'm so happy you enjoyed your visit in our quaint little cottage. Thank you for the kind words. Best Regards, Reneé
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Postcard Cottage is an adorable little cottage in a great location in Douglas, MI. We were able to walk to numerous shops and restaurants in town and take walks around the cute town. The cottage itself is bright and super clean. The kitchen has everything you need and there is a screened porch right off the kitchen where we spent most of our time relaxing and enjoying coffee in the morning. The entire house is decorated with fun original art and a blend of antiques. The host, Renee, is wonderful. She met us at the cottage when we checked in to show us around and explain how everything works. And she left us with a delicious fresh baked blueberry bread! She communicated every time we asked with recommendations of places to visit and restaurants in the area. Even if we needed to get a reservation or not at certain restaurants. She is great!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a perfect stay! Walking distance to everything in Douglas and an easy drive to Saugatuck. The house was impeccably clean. It was stocked with everything you'd need for a getaway. We liked all the brochures available for things to do and places to go around town. Appreciated meeting the host & having her show us around the house when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2026
Katy, It truly was a pleasure to meet you and your mother! So happy you enjoyed our sweet cottage and the surrounding area. Please come back to visit us sometime. Best Regards, Reneé
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect cottage and the most thoughtful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, cozy place, perfect to re-wind and re-set ourselves. Great location, walking distance to excellent restaurants and a short drive to Saugatuck. This was a return trip for us and we'll most likely do it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at Renee’s, she was very communicative and the property was great for our young family. Renee was also on hand to help when we had a medical emergency toward the end of our stay which was really appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2025
I appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. I was so happy to hear your little one recovered from her fall at the park. It was truly a pleasure to host your sweet family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is something special, reflecting the love and care the owners have poured into this space. Homelike and comfortable from every aspect. The kitchen was immaculate and fully equipped with every imaginable item one could want. The quality and condition of everything in the kitchen was the best we’ve seen in a rental. Likewise for the entire home. Every detail was perfect and we truly appreciated the original artwork throughout! The owner was fun to visit with, and absolutely went above and beyond to ensure our stay was a comfortable and special respite! Walking distance to Douglas restaurants, galleries, and coffee shop was an added benefit. Would love to stay here again!
Relaxing
Great kitchen, well appointed
Spacious screened porch
Dining area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2026
Thank you for the sweet review. I’m am so happy to hear you enjoyed your time here. You two were such a pleasure to talk to. Would love for you to come back sometime! Thanks again, Reneé
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was so nice and helpful. She gave us some great recommendations. The house was a short walk from some yummy, unique places to eat and the water. The house was very clean, comfortable, and had EVERYTHING we needed! Would DEFINITELY stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I am dreaming of going back
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
It was a pleasure to host you and your adorable family. So glad you all had a wonderful time. Best Regards, Reneé
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great host. Great house. Great location.

Renee has created a real gem in the heart of Douglas-Saugatuck. With so many fun and interesting places to explore in the area, the cottage made for the perfect basecamp. Nice amenities and extras were the cherry on top. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional

What a great cottage! Exactly as advertised, including how clean it was! Shout out to the host, Renee, for being so kind, responsive, and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2025
Awe, Thank you Brad. I'm always so happy to make your getaway a home away from home. So glad you enjoyed your visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage!

This lovely cottage exceeded our expectations! The host gave us a brief tour with recommendations in the area.It is very nicely furnished with incredible attention to detail.Everything you can imagine is provided and while we are older, little kids would love it too.We cant imagine a nicer place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away

Great location, nice amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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