Nestled near the Lake Michigan shoreline, Skipping Stone cottage offers a cozy retreat with a private wooded lot featuring a fire pit and roomy deck. Enjoy scenic lakeshore drives, walks along the beach, or venture to Oval Beach for white sandy shores and stunning sunsets.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8154 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views
Located near the Lake Michigan shoreline this cozy retreat is just a few blocks from Lakeshore Drive in Douglas, Michigan and just minutes from Oval Beach in Saugatuck. Enjoy the private wooded lot with fire pit and roomy deck at this 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage.
WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING "The house was so cozy and was just a short walk to the beach! the area is absolutely lovely. the location truly was a 12/10" Makenna G.
INSIDE THE HOME Main floor offers a great kids room with full over full bunk. The second bedroom on this floor is tucked away and has an additional full bed. Kitchen is fully equipped with stainless appliances and opens to large dining area with vaulted ceilings and spacious farmhouse table. Living room has decorative (not functional) stone fireplace and seating area with TV. Upper level features large master with king bed and en suite bath with skylights, walk in shower and double sinks.
Check out this YouTube video of the rental: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsw7BaDX7Rc
THE LOCATION Enjoy an evening walk along scenic lakeshore drive and join the locals watching the iconic Lake Michigan sunset. Pack up for a day in the sun and venture just a short drive to the white sands of award winning Oval Beach. Take the chain ferry to Downtown Saugatuck and explore the endless array of shopping, dining and cocktails. Stroll along the boardwalk and take in the boats traveling through to their ventures on Lake Michigan. Spend an afternoon on the Star of Saugatuck and view the cottages and homes along the lakeshore from a water view.
Looking to get some exercise? Try your hand at hiking up the 300 steps of Mt. Baldy and hike the loop that offers vistas of Lake Kalamazoo and Saugatuck. Bike and kayak rental are located nearby as well as boat rentals to captain your own day of exploring the local shoreline.
PARKING There is space for 2-3 vehicles in the driveway along the side of the home.
CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES Check-In Time: 4pm Check Out Time: 10am *Please note that early check-ins and late checkouts are not available.
CANCELLATION POLICY - Cancel within 48 hours of making your reservation at no charge. - Cancel 30 days or more in advance, and receive a full refund. - Cancel 14 days in advance, and receive a 50% refund. - No refunds for cancellations less than 14 days in advance of reservation start date.
There are no refunds for early departures, reduction of nights rented, or delayed arrivals due to inclement weather or any other factor. Please consider trip insurance to protect your investment.
MANAGEMENT This cottage is managed locally by BVW Unsalted Vacations Property Management in Holland, MI. We supply professionally laundered linens, bath and beach towels as well as a starter supply of cleaning and paper products and after hours emergency maintenance. Contact one of our Escape Artists today and let us help you plan your perfect getaway!
All BVW Unsalted Vacations rentals follow local and state tax rules. Your reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Damage Protection policy.
Please note that all guests are required to sign a rental agreement within 48 hours of making their reservation. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the reservation. Thank you for your cooperation!
REVIEWS "We loved our stay at Skipping Stone. Roomy house, everything you could possibly need.. Grill was great also! Neighborhood was a wooden enclave with deer grazing the front lawn. A nice paved walk leads to a lovely coffee shop and the iconic Douglas Root beer barrel. We highly recommend Skipping Stones for a Michigan getaway." Natalie L.
"This is the second year we have stayed at this wonderful location and we booked again already for next year! Close to the beach and a short drive to town..Thank you for another wonderful week!" Jana J.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
In the city centre
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Golf
Bicycle rentals nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Douglas, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Saugatuck Center For the Arts and Express Yourself Art Barn are also worth visiting. Visit our Douglas travel guide
Is Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views located?
Located in the heart of Douglas, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kalamazoo Lake and Lake Michigan. Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society and Button-Petter Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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This is the second year we have stayed at this wonderful location and we booked again already for next year! Close to the beach and a short drive to town. The only thing we would love is to be able to open the windows on those cool Michigan nights. Thank you for another wonderful week!
We stayed with our 2 boys ages 14 & 7. We fell in love with the location of this property: Douglas Public Beach, the Root Beer Barrel, Woosah Coffee/Shop/Rental are all short walks from the property. And it is just a story bike ride or quick car ride to neighboring Saugatuck. It was near the end of the high season so the house needed a deeper clean but overall it was a great spot.
We loved the house! We had four teen girls there for a swim meet and it was the perfect location! Very clean and everything we needed was there. Loved the neighborhood and quick walk to Douglas beach.
We loved your stay at Skipping Stone. Roomy house, everything you could possibly need including step stools and a wagon for the kids, to plenty of outdoor spaces. Grill was great also!
Neighborhood was a wooden enclave with deer grazing the front lawn. A nice paved walk leads to a lovely coffee shop and the iconic Douglas Root beer barrel.
We highly recommend Skipping Stones for a Michigan getaway.
Wonderful location!
Management was very responsive!
Could have been cleaner!
Comfortable beds.
TV is set for streaming only. Renters need to be prepared with their own cable/streaming codes. Regular channels are not available without codes or a service such as Hulu.
There was only one operable burner for the gas outside grill. Would have appreciated a few small TV table cocktail table on the front porch. Otherwise it was very nice. FYI the furniture in the living room is stained clean but stained. Plenty of fresh Linens wonderful beds were wonderful air conditioning worked great kitchen appliances all worked plenty of cookware thank you again