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The Douglas Boathouse! Amazing location/ Sleeps 20 in comfort/ all ages friendly

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Open kitchen perfect seats 16+ /lots of cook's room. Fully stocked coffee bar
quiet street close to everything Saugatuck/Douglas
Expansive living room with multiple seating areas, and easy to move furniture
game room in the keepers.  External hook-ups for gaming on 75" TV
An outdoor area for everyone.  Three patios and fire pit!  Year-round enjoyment.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 204400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Douglas, MI
  • Place, Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Butler Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1 upper Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 upper floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 upper floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 Upper Level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6 Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

Engine/Bunk Room Lower Level

2 Single Bunk Beds

Keepers Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Keepers Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Media Room

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5 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 Main floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 Main Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 Upper Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4 Upper Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Engine Room Bath

Toilet

Keepers Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Garden

About this property

The Douglas Boathouse! Amazing location/ Sleeps 20 in comfort/ all ages friendly

Perfect for large groups/families! GOOGLE MAP the Douglas Boathouse to see our central location as well as take a virtual tour and verify the great location.

FULLY equipped gameroom-
14' shuffleboard, foosball, ping pong, and video gaming area (with external hdmi ports), dart board, and beverage fridge

concrete patio with large outdoor dining tables and chairs for 16

side "english garden" rock patio for morning coffee and adult time.

EV Charger (240V NEMA 14-50 outlet)

We've thought of everything. Check out our google reviews!
Full featured coffee bar in main kitchen (selection of coffees provided)
Wine cooler
All new media featuring complimentary streaming services
Sonos whole house sound system.
Upgraded gig speed Wifi
Weber Genesis II propane grill
New game/puzzle table in main living room
New seating around hearth
Updated loungers on the screened-in porch
Wash/shampoo/conditioner dispensers in all showers
Utility totes for guest use while on excursions
Updated games, puzzles, and yard games for kids & adults

The two houses are located on a quiet side street in Douglas. We are closer to the beach than most houses in Saugatuck or Douglas and you can walk to the Deli, Root beer barrel and Just add water. The houses were specifically built for large reunions and have large group gathering spaces. Eight matching bedrooms with one queen bed in each room the seventh bedroom the children's crew quarters will sleep four in bunk beds. No dormitory style bedrooms. The Keeper's house is a complete second house with more privacy, a full living room, two (of the eight bedrooms), kitchen and fireplace.
The Main house has a dining table with seating for 14 and a large living room which make sure that no one will be left out when gathered around the fire place. The sun porch, library and small office offer more intimate spaces. The fire pit with free wood, outdoor dining area and the private patios all offer great spaces on warm summer nights. This is our family vacation home. New yet warm. Everything was new in 2014. The building has been completely rebuilt with quality materials by a Architect/Builder. The furnishings were specifically selected for the house. The wood ceilings, floors and trim make the house warm. Craftsman style mosaic work, original art and creative details add character and charm.
Centrally located between downtown Douglas and Lake Michigan. Shopping, dining and entertainment options are just minutes away. We have parking for six cars in our drive and an additional parking just a short walk away.

We only rent the houses as a pair. Three nights minimum for Spring and Fall. Our Summer rentals are a 6 night rentals—Friday to Thursday.


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Many great kid-friendly features
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please do not strip the beds.
Pile towels in the shower
Leave gameroom as you found it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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About the area

Douglas

Located in Douglas, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Forever Curious Children's Museum and Holland Community Aquatic Center.
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Douglas, MI

What's nearby

  • Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Butler Street - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Oval Beach - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Silver Lake - 7 min drive - 5.4 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 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Douglas Root Beer Barrel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sand Bar Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coral Gables Il Forno - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Douglas Boathouse! Amazing location/ Sleeps 20 in comfort/ all ages friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Douglas Boathouse! Amazing location/ Sleeps 20 in comfort/ all ages friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Douglas Boathouse! Amazing location/ Sleeps 20 in comfort/ all ages friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Douglas Boathouse! Amazing location/ Sleeps 20 in comfort/ all ages friendly located?

This family-friendly Douglas holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kalamazoo Lake and Lake Michigan. Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society and Water Street Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Mike Finan

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Hello!

Let us introduce ourselves! We are the Finolans: Mike, Eric, Fiona (9), Maeve(9) and our two Bernedoodles, Uma & Reykie. Calling Elgin, Illinois, our home, we love to travel and have stayed in VRBO’s around the world. The ability to have a home base while traveling, we find, makes the adventure far more relaxing—and rewarding. So, when the opportunity to take the reins of the Boathouse came to us, we jumped at the chance! We are hoping to carry on and build on the amazing experience Joanie and John have created and nurtured over the past 6 years.

We love the Douglas/Saugatuck/Fennville area, and look forward to sharing it with fellow travelers. We invite you take full advantage of the area and all it has to offer. Mike is always available to take your questions or answer any concerns. Don’t hesitate to contact us!

We love having you here!

The Finolan Family

Why they chose this property

We love to entertain and host large groups of our friends and family, so we knew immediately that the Boathouse was for us!

What makes this property unique

Large open rooms
Lots of different areas to congregate
Many spaces to hide-away
Great clean design
HUGE kitchen
LOCATION that can't be beat!
outdoor areas for everyone

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests