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Waterfront House in the center of the village

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Bayou House at Night
Front
Bayou House from the street
Historic Entrance
Historic Entrance from inside

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 123500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Douglas, MI
  • Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Butler Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Oval Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 king

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 king

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 queens 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4 king

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 single 2

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront House in the center of the village

You enter the 1830's door at 11 Water Street in Douglas you will be on the front porch. From the porch and can rock on one of the rocking chairs and watch the neighborhood.
Once you enter the historic 1890 custom fit door you will be welcomed with light and cheery house.
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 gas burning fireplace; they open through French doors to a screened porch overlooking the water and the park next door. This leads to the large deck off the kitchen, also overlooking the water. The kitchen, upstairs, is pictured with its charming all glass eating area, granite counters, Fisher Paykel Induction range, Bosch Dishwasher and other 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 leather sofa seating area 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 at the granite counter. There is a pool table in this area overlooking the patio and an outdoor ping pong table under the coverage of the upstairs porch. There is a gas and a wood burning fire pit and an intimate covered lounge area under the upper screened porch.

There is a large deck, screened porch and downstairs has patios, comfy, furniture and a Propane grill and charcoal grill.

Bayou House is ideal for families, business groups, and reunions but is NOT available for weddings or events as we are located in a downtown area.

There is tie up space on the boardwalk for several shallow draft boats and there are kayaks, a row boat, and stand up paddle boards to use during your stay. There is a firepit and seating near the waterfront and a gas fire pit on the patio.
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
The City of Douglas does not permit weddings at this location. There are 3 other popular wedding venues in the area, Felt Mansion, The Ivy or Saugatuck Center for the Arts.
Keywords: Waterfront House

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
We welcome one well behaved dog, no cats
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Wedding and similar type events are forbidden by the city of Douglas
If dog permitted, must have crate or dog bed. No dogs on beds nor furniture.
Contract must be received within 5 days of rental

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 and Holland Community Aquatic 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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Butler Street - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Oval Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Silver Lake - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butler - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Douglas Root Beer Barrel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sand Bar Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marro’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Outside Coffee - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront House in the center of the village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Waterfront House in the center of the village?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront House in the center of the village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront House in the center of the village located?

This family-friendly Douglas holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps away from Kalamazoo Lake, Wade's Bayou Memorial Park and Beery Field. Lake Michigan is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Joyce Petter or Marta Petter

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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!

What makes this property unique

April 28, 2017 - Just added - 3 more kayaks and 2 more paddle boards. The benefit of this house is that you can use boats on the lake, 5 kayaks, row boat and 2 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.

Languages:

English

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