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Saugatuck/Douglas Cozy Cottage Walking Distance To Town, 1 Mile To Lake Michigan

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A beach with waves and sand.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a painting of sailboats, a dining table with chairs, and a rug.
A single-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a small garden with purple flowers.
A sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with two white chairs.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Kalamazoo Lake
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Douglas, MI
  • Place, Saugatuck Brewing Company
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Star Antique Pavilion
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Saugatuck/Douglas Cozy Cottage Walking Distance To Town, 1 Mile To Lake Michigan

Around the corner from the Dunes Resort, this COZY, ROMANTIC one bedroom cottage is a stones throw from Blue Star Hwy and CONVENIENT to everythingSaugatuck/Douglas have to offer. Enjoy gentle breezes from Lake Michigan a short mile away. Amenities: QUEEN SIZE bed/ cedar lined bedroom, sleeper couch for additional guests, UPDATED BATHROOM with tiled shower, towels, hair dryer, complementary shampoos; dining area/ WET BAR, KITCHEN with AGA gas stove top/electric oven, slow cooker to make a meal before going to your days activities, microwave, toaster, utensils provided, washer and dryer. PRIVATE DECK, charcoal grill.
FIRE PIT with plenty of wood in the woods and stacked behind the garage. PETS ARE WELCOME. ($50 pet fee, 2 Pets $75)!!!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Welcome to my home away from home. Enjoy it and treat it with love. My gallery has provided artwork for your enjoyment. Paintings are original. Purchase information is available. Just ask. Feel free to use the utensils and plates. Please wash them thoroughly for the next guest. There is music in the cottage including vinyl records. If they are new to you, handle them with care, enjoy playing them and return them to their original sleeves. The Blue Star Mansion is close to absolutely everything that makes Saugatuck/Douglas and Western Michigan a great vacation destination. Enjoy your stay! When you leave, lock the cottage and place the key in the key box.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 876634vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Douglas

Douglas is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Express Yourself Art Barn and Saugatuck Center For the Arts. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Douglas, MI

What's nearby

  • Saugatuck Brewing Company - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blue Star Antique Pavilion - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kalamazoo Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • beach near Lakeshore Drive - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 18 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saugatuck Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Grill @ Clearbrook - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pennyroyal Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The BARge - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Saugatuck/Douglas Cozy Cottage Walking Distance To Town, 1 Mile To Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Saugatuck/Douglas Cozy Cottage Walking Distance To Town, 1 Mile To Lake Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Saugatuck/Douglas Cozy Cottage Walking Distance To Town, 1 Mile To Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Saugatuck/Douglas Cozy Cottage Walking Distance To Town, 1 Mile To Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Saugatuck/Douglas Cozy Cottage Walking Distance To Town, 1 Mile To Lake Michigan located?

This family-friendly Douglas cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Saugatuck Brewing Company and Lake Michigan. Blue Star Antique Pavilion and Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great and the property was close to many great places.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2026
Location, location, location! Good to hear the cottage is in the center of it all in Saugatuck/Douglas, Michigan. I appreciate the reinforcement guests say about the quality of their experience at the Blue Star Mansion, the little cottage with a heart.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Helpful host and house had everything we needed! Great walking for taking the dogs along. Fun, eclectic decor that really made the house special.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paula P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is perfect for a couple and is within walking distance to downtown Douglas and a very short five minute drive to Saugatuck. The owner, Don, was easy to communicate with. Enjoyed the indoor decor and would recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
It is refreshing to hear that this couple thought the cottage is perfect for a vacation getaway for 2. It also means that past suggestions have been taken seriously and changes made where needed or appropriate. Owning a single property make comments as such especially important.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very nice and helpful. Cute small cottage in a very convenient location. The house stayed cool during very hot days with the two AC Units. Nice new washer …dryer was broken.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

nora z.

good place to stay when you are traveling with your dog
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenny C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small cottage close too restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Cute vintage cottage good for couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you, I love the vintage cottage reference and will use it in the future when talking about the “Blue Star Mansion”! The 5 Star rating makes me feel my heart and soul investment for guests is appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph G.

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

Great August Getaway

Enjoyed staying here; clean, cozy and conveniently located to attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cottage! Perfect for a relaxing week away, close to Douglas beach for sunsets and we loved exploring Saugatuck and Douglas, as well as a day in South Haven. Lots to do from hiking to shopping to beachgoing all within 10 mins. The cottage was comfortable with a full kitchen and TV, a firepit and great stargazing, and we loved the wildlife: rabbits, deer, and TONS of butterflies! We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2025
Thank you for your comments and for pointing out why I love my cottage and this Douglas location! I see deer sleeping in the yard and I smile. AND the butterflies, it’s a bumper year. They love the butterfly bushes, happily sharing with bees. I’d love for you to be a guest again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie A.

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

Douglas Stay

The home was dog-friendly and conveniently located to Douglas and Sagatuck via car. The host was available and responded quickly to requests.We enjoyed our time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eva R.

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

Unique, Thoughtful, and Dog-Friendly Stay!

We had a fantastic stay! The home was incredibly unique, with beautiful artwork and thoughtful touches throughout. The kitchen was fully stocked, and the beach supplies were a huge bonus. It was also a great place for our dog — super comfortable and welcoming for pets. Great location and close to many beaches in the area (our favorite was Pier Cove). You can tell the host really cares about creating a great experience. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
My guests work hard and deserve a quiet respite from daily life. I am happy and fortunate to make my cottage available. When I hear an appreciative review it’s a warm feeling. New this week I am replacing the night stands in the bedroom with simple stands that have 2 plug outlets and 2 usb ports on each. How convenient for guests booked 8/10/25 going forward!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jodi A.

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

Location

Nice location - close to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

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

Summer cottage

Lovely hospitality.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
It’s a pleasure for me to personally welcome guests to the cottage and make sure they have a stress free stay. I always enjoy the opportunity to meet them.
Verified review

8/10 Good

David H.

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

Douglas cottage

We had a very good stay. The cottage suited a couple well and Don is a good host and communicator. The place has some quirks, which we generally liked. But it would definitely benefit from A/C or fans in the bedroom and a little more kitchen equipment. There's also a municipal building project across the street that may change the experience when it's completed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
I love it when a guest says “ we had a very good stay”! The Blue Star Mansion is a true vintage cottage; formerly on the Lake shore, it was moved a mile inland in 1950. A walk down the road is a beautiful experience at Sunset. Deer are having their dinner as we walk by. Wish I knew what more I should add to the kitchen. I’ll begins asking guests when they are here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location - close to Douglas and Saugatuck. Cottage is cozy with attention to detail - interesting books, magazines, records. Easy to feel at home. Owner was very helpful in identifying local places to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kenneth C.

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

Quaint/Cozy

Our stay was very nice, we appreciated all Don's input on the property, and he set us up to have a great time. Thanks Don!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janet S.

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

Good Location and Fun Cottage

Don is very helpful in giving info about the area. The cottage has fun qualities. The walk to the lake is peaceful. It is a bit longer to go all the way to the public beach if you are swimming. There are great activities close by. Lots of wildlife to see! Good place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
I’m grateful for reviews like this that say fun, peaceful, wildlife, nearby activities and “a good place to stay”.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Yvonne H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Blue Star Mansion

We stayed 10 nights in this rental. The rental is very close to Saugatuck and to Lake Michigan. Don was super helpful about restaurants and other places to visit in the area. The decor is very eclectic and unique! The only thing I would suggest is a deep cleaning.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
We encourage all our guests to let us know how we may improve their experience and to make suggestions. Sometimes this puts us under a microscope and we take a serious look at why the comments were made.
Verified review

8/10 Good

david m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

betsy and friend

very nice. Don very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine O.

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

Great location

Don is fantastic! He gave us a lot of suggestions on things to do. We initially had trouble with the TV and he quickly responded with help. Farmer’s market in Holland was great. We had our bikes and rode all over the place. Decent brewery close by that had pretty good food. My only suggestion to Don would be a little better cleaning,otherwise, awesome place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jay K.

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

Great vacation property!

This was our first time in Michigan for vacation and Don was wonderful and helpful! We were treated to a ride in a classic Rambler where Don showed us the lay-of-the-land. His restaurant advice was perfect! The cottage was charming and well equipped. We usually cook in 3 nights and the kitchen had a gas stove which usually never happens in a summer rental. Nice Weber charcoal grill on the deck as well. This is really a great location as we were close to everything! As a bonus - it was great to be able to walk to The Dunes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marie W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cottage in good location but somewhat disappointing given the price point

The bed was really comfortable and the dining and activities suggestions were great. The cottage was somewhat dusty with cobwebs above the bed. The lighting is lacking and there were windows in the bedroom without curtains. There isn't much counter space in the bathroom or kitchen. Location was pretty good. The owner was very nice and responsive to messages.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
I appreciate the kind words about the comfort of the bed, the location (it’s excellent and quiet) and the recommendations. It’s a cottage, it’s rustic, my guests love it! First 3 stars in 8 years!
Verified review

8/10 Good

kate G.

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

The Blue Star Mansion is close to everything

We had a wonderful time. Our host, Don, was available and helpful when needed. He gave excellent recommendations for places to eat and visit, I don't think we ever strayed from his list One of our favorite places was the Blue Star Cafe, from breakfast to late-night ice cream it was great and very close to the cottage. You feel that Don is doing his best to make your stay a great one. A cozy bed, good linens, a freshly tiled bathroom, coffee service, and a Smart tv were all at our disposal. I know Don takes these reviews very seriously, so my one recommendation would be to update the electricity. We found several lights (not bulbs) not working, as well as a fan, switches on the wall that seemed to do nothing, and too many power cords lying around. I know as attentive as Don is he will take these suggestions seriously. He is a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Diane D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dark and dreary

The cottage is convenient location. The lighting in the cottage was terrible. One light fixture could hold 3 lights and had only one light bulb in it. Never could figure out how to turn on the fixture above the dining table. Same in the kitchen. The over head light, couldn’t figure that out either. Bathroom okay. Never really used the kitchen and the microwave was on top of the refrigerator which I couldn’t reach. Keurig coffee maker didn’t work. Window air conditioner which was fine in the living space but the bedroom was warm even though a fan was provided but didn’t do the job. Bed was ok. Dryer busted. The entire property could use a good cleaning. And they did nothing in the back yard to make it inviting. If they were to paint the cottage white, it would a huge improvement. Won’t be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2026
Hmmmm. Kurig does work, not that difficult. All could figure light over the dining table except this guest. Kitchen has 2 lights each with a wall switch and the vent over the stove has a light, duh? Guest was advised the dryer was not working. We ask each guest to ask questions via call or text. Most of her issues could have been figured out by calling. The cottage will not be painted white.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Perfect stay!

I can't say enough about how great our stay was. Such a cozy place, with an eclectic style and everything you need to be comfortable. Don was accomodating & friendly. So many thoughtful details and accomodations made our stay easier than when I've vacationed in the past. We had appliances, grill, beach chairs, and more at our disposal. The location is perfect & convenient to anything you'd want. The beach is 7 minutes away, restaurants & shops are all close too. We enjoyed seeing bunnies and squirrels in the yard and the wildflowers as well. The house is like a cabin inside, thoughtfully decorated and unique all around. We hope to return at some point! Thanks for the memories and experience. The only suggestion I have, and this is more for the convenience of the host maybe- provide a small vacuum or hand vac for sand. I felt bad leaving sand here & there. There was a broom, but brooms don't really cut it for sand. My kids were covered in sand and no matter what, we brought it into our car & the house as much as we tried not to.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Having guests enjoy everything Saugatuck/Douglas AND The Blue Star Mansion is my vision. Guess what? There is now a vacuum in the cottage for guests to use. Book early for the best weeks of 2023!

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