Waterfront House in the Center of the Village

Bayou House at Night

Dining Room with Living room and fire, porch, kitchen

Upstairs kitchen and breakfast room facing harbor

Second living room with fireplace, game table and harbor view

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Minimum stay:2-6 nights

Internet:Yes
Pets considered:Yes
Wheel chair accessible:Yes

Property description

Before you enter the 1830's door at 11 Water Street in Douglas you will be on the front porch and can rock on one of the rocking chairs and watch the neighborhood. When you do enter you will be in the high ceilinged dining room of this new, luxurious 3500 square foot home with an antique dining room table with seating for 8. Bayou House won a Heritage Preservation Award in 2006.

The three Baker davenports in the adjoining living room face the water and a large gasburning fireplace; they open through French doors to a screened porch overlooking the water and the park next door. This leads to the large deck with a gas grill off the kitchen, also overlooking the water. The kitchen, upstairs, is pictured with its charming all glass eating area, granite counters, stainless appliances and bar.

There are three bedrooms and three bathroom on this level, two with king sized beds and one with two queens. Only the bedroom with the queen size beds does not face the water. All other bedrooms and rooms have the wonderful view.

Downstairs you will find 10 foot ceilings and all but one bedroom overlooking the waterfront. You will enter the second kitchen in the large glass room with a pool table. Adjoining this room is a large downstairs living room with the second TV area, a large sectional and the second gas burning fireplace. This house is designed with the idea of a large family get-together, a large family, two families, or for corporate groups. On this level you will find the computer with hi-speed internet.

The downstairs kitchen also has a double door refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, gas stove, compactor, and stools for four at the granite counter.

Upstairs has a large deck with gas grill, downstairs has patios, swings, furniture and a charcoal grill.

Bayou House is ideal for families, business groups, and reunions but is not suitable for weddings as we are located in a downtown area.

On the lower level there are two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with a king size bed and one with two twin beds.

There is tie up space on the boardwalk for several shallow draft boats and there are five kayaks, a row boat, and two paddle boards on the dock. There is a firepit and seating near the waterfront.
It is one short block to two major restaurants, galleries, and downtown Douglas. The well-known Lake Michigan Oval beach and Douglas Beach are a short-beautiful drive.
For additional or alternative rental see: vrbo #444711 or vrbo#410920

Keywords: Waterfront House

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Property Type

House

3500 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Meals

Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Suitability

Minimum Age Limit For Renters
Children Welcome

Non Smoking Only
Pets Considered:
we welcome one well behaved dog, no cats...more less

Wheelchair Accessible

Bedrooms: 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 12

Bedroom 1 king: 1 king
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Bedroom 3 queens 2: 2 queen
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Bedroom 5 single 2: 2 twin/ single
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Bedroom 2 king: 1 king
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Bedroom 4 king: 1 king
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King size beds (3), Queen size Beds (2), Twin or Single Beds (2) Pack N Play...more less

Bathrooms: 5 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1
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Bathroom 2
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Bathroom 3
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Bathroom 4
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Bathroom 5
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5 custom tile bathrooms

Other Amenities

Three Kayaks, one row boat, fire pit, some beat up bicycles

Entertainment

Books
DVD Player
Games

Pool Table
Satellite / Cable:
(2)...more less
Television:
2 HDTV's...more less

Video Game Console
Video Library

Attractions

Churches
Festivals
Health/Beauty Spa

Library
Live Theater
Marina

Museums
Playground
Restaurants
Winery Tours

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/Bank
Babysitter

Fitness Center
Groceries

Massage Therapist
Medical Services

Leisure Activities

Antiquing
Beachcombing
Bird Watching

Boating
Scenic Drives
Shopping

Sight Seeing
Walking
Wildlife Viewing

Location Type

Downtown:
We are downtown Douglas, walking distance to restaurants, galleries, shops...more less

Lakefront

Waterfront:
We are on the waterfront with dock, tie ups, kayaks, canoe, rowboat, paddle boards...more less

Sports & Adventure Activities

Cross Country Skiing
Cycling
Deepsea Fishing
Fishing
Golf

Golf Privileges Optional
Hiking
Hunting
Kayaking
Mountain Biking

Pier Fishing
Sailing
Swimming
Tennis
Water Skiing

Dining

Dining:
The dining room table can seat 10, there are 3 stools at the bar, and there is another table that can seat 6 at the other end of the kitchen in the same room...more less

Dining Area

Seating for 8 people

General

Air Conditioning
Broadband Access
Clothes Dryer
Computer Available
Fireplace:
2 gas fireplaces...more less
Gas Fireplace:
(2)...more less

Hair Dryer
Heating
Internet
Iron & Board
Linens Provided
Living Room:
2 living rooms...more less

Parking:
2 parking spaces + offstreet overnight parking...more less
Parking Off Street
Telephone
Towels Provided
Washing Machine
Wireless Internet

Kitchen

Coffee Maker
Cooking Utensils
Dishes & Utensils
Dishwasher:
(2)...more less

Ice Maker
Kitchen:
(2)...more less
Microwave:
(2)...more less
Oven

Pantry Items
Refrigerator
Stove
Toaster

Outside

Balcony
Bicycles
Boat:
row boat...more less

Deck / Patio
Kayak / Canoe:
5 and one is a double...more less
Lawn / Garden:
fire pit...more less

Outdoor Grill
Water Sports Gear:
2 paddle boards...more less

Rates

Dates	Nightly	Weekly

fall Sep 4 - May 25, 2017 2 night min stay	$800	$5,000

summer May 26 - Sep 4, 2017 6 night min stay	$1,100	$7,500

fall Sep 5 - May 24, 2018 2 night min stay	$800	$5,000

My Standard Rate 2 night min stay	$2

Additional information about rental rates

Fees:

Tax Rate 6%

Owner's cancellation policy:

Policy available by contacting owner when booking

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Location

40 Miles

Nearest Airport

Grand Rapids

1 Miles

Nearest Barpub

Petter Wine Bar

1 Miles

Nearest Ferry

Chain

1 Miles

Nearest Golf

Clearbrook

5 Miles

Nearest Train

Holland

1 Miles

Nearest Restaurant

Everyday People Cafe

1 Miles

Nearest Beach

Oval

Charter Fishing, Art School of the Chicago Art Institute, 25 Art Galleries, Dune Schooner Rides, swimming in Lake Michigan, dune climbing, beach walking, golfing, , kayaking, paddle boarding, toasting marshmallows over the fire in the fire pit, relaxing in the swings, shopping, wine tours, make beer in the brewery

Owner info

Year Purchased: 2005

About the owner: I have been in business in Saugatuck/Douglas since 1973 when I first opened my art gallery - it is still just up the street. It now includes a wine tasting and is operated by my daughter-in-law. I grew up in Chicago, lived in Michigan cities, moved to Cincinnati, and finally moved back to the big Lake. We have had property on the lake since the 60's and were pleased to add Bayou House to our business. All the art in the house is from my gallery. And, it was a necessity that Bayou House had to be on water!

The Unique Benefits at this House:
The benefit of this house is that you can use boats on the lake, kayaks, row boat and paddle boards, and still have the advantage of the beach at the Oval. There are no places to stay at the Oval so everyone comes from some part of the community. There are well over 200 acres of dunes to explore as well as the wonderful beach. And you can return to watch the birds, the boats, and have a fire in the fire pit.