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.