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River View Retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Sun room with stunning year-round views
Main Floor
Great views year-round across three stories
Outdoor dining
Summer evening on the deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 153300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Douglas, MI
  • Place, Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Butler Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

Lower Level Two Queens

2 Queen Beds

Main Floor King

1 King Bed

Upstairs King and Standing Desk

1 King Bed

Upstairs Two Twins

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Upstairs with en-suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

En-suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Lower level bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Accessible Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor powder room

Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

River View Retreat

Welcome! Enjoy stunning views of the Kalamazoo river from nearly every room in the house across all three floors. Just a short walk to downtownk Douglas and a few minute drive to Saugatuck or Lake Michigan. This beautifully appointed home has something for everyone.

INSIDE THE HOME
Walk inside and go straight to the wall of windows where you can enjoy the view. This recently remodeled home perched high atop a bluff has plenty of room for everyone. The first floor has an open concept with a well-stocked kitchen, dining room (with room for 12 at the extendable table, and 5 at the bar), living room with gas fireplace, sunroom and half bath. Sip your coffee in the sunroom or on the deck every morning. Cozy up in the den at night to read a book or watch some TV. The first floor also includes a bedroom with a pine post king bed and an accessible bathroom with handrails.

Head downstairs to the lower-level and enjoy the summer camp vibe with board games, shuffleboard, and a 75” TV. Walk outside to enjoy the new 6-person hot tub, play some games in the yard or listen to the birds. The lower-level main room includes an XL twin bed and a separate bedroom with two queen beds as well as a full bathroom. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms and two full bathrooms (one with a shower and one with a bathtub). The front room has an two XL twin beds and a couple foldaway pack and play baby/toddler beds in the closet. The back two rooms both have king beds and beautiful views of the water.

The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, glasses, utensils, coffee maker, Keurig, blender, and all the basics to cook and eat in the home. If you need to check emails, the home also has three desks and high speed internet.

SLEEPING
This vacation rental sleeps 13 guests (plus two pack n play cribs).
Primary bedroom – King (upstairs)
Bedroom #2 – King (upstairs)
Bedroom #3 – Two XL Twins and two foldaway toddler beds (upstairs)
Bedroom #4 – King (main floor)
Bedroom #5 – Two Queens (lower level)
Common space – XL Twin (lower level)

OUTDOOR SPACE
There are two decks off the sunroom. Cook your meals on the new gas grill located on the smaller deck. The large deck has a sofa to curl up on as you watch the boats go up and down the Kalamazoo river. The deck has an expandable dining table so you can enjoy your meals out in the perfect Michigan summer temps. Hang out in this space throughout the evening and enjoy watching all the birds. The lower yard features a 6 person hot tub and a hammock, both with incredible river views. Note the hot tub may be unavailable November through May so please ask about availability before booking. Backyard is fenced in with plenty of space for yard games. Front yard also has plenty of place for kids to play as you watch from the rocking chairs on the veranda.

Parking: Two garage parking spaces are available along with room to park three additional cars in the driveway.

THE LOCATION
Close enough to walk to downtown Douglas and plenty of privacy with only a few houses nearby. Just down the street you are able to rent kayaks if you want to enjoy the river. Or keep going and stroll through the galleries of quaint Douglas. You can see the main entrance to Saugatuck from your windows so it’s just a three minute drive to the shops and restaurants there. Head the other direction to the award-winning Oval Beach if you want to enjoy a day at the lake.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet hours after 10pm please. No music or loud conversations outside to avoid disturbing the neighbors at night.
Hot tub use requires a liability waiver for all guests. Once signed, keys for the hot tub cover will be provided.
Checkout requests: Wash any dishes prior to check out. Strip sheet from any beds you used and place them in a basket in the laundry room.

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 first aid kit

About the area

Douglas

Located in Douglas, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Forever Curious Children's Museum, or check out an event or a game at DeWitt Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Douglas, MI

What's nearby

  • Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Butler Street - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Silver Lake - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Oval Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 20 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saugatuck Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marro’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sand Bar Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Douglas Root Beer Barrel - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River View Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River View Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River View Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River View Retreat located?

This family-friendly Douglas holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Kalamazoo Lake, Beery Field and Kalamazoo River. Lake Michigan is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Benjamin Saukas

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We live in Chicago with our 3 year old daughter, and wanted a place where we could spend more time with family (my parents, brother, and his family all live nearby). This home is the perfect place for our large holiday get-togethers, and for entertaining friends as it's a relatively short drive from Chicago.

Why they chose this property

We recently decided to open up our vacation home to rentals. It's been a wonderful place for our family to visit and we hope you will enjoy it too! If you are looking for a haven to relax and enjoy nature - there is so much wildlife to watch and listen to from the patio! And if you want a family hub close to dozens of incredible restaurants and activities, this is also a perfect fit with downtown Douglas a couple blocks away and Saugatuck a 3 minute drive.

Languages:

English

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