Title: Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views (Douglas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78120000/78111500/78111478/e98df67b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views (Douglas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78120000/78111500/78111478/f4c9a67c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views (Douglas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78120000/78111500/78111478/8ee16b18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views (Douglas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78120000/78111500/78111478/d2cefc1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views (Douglas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78120000/78111500/78111478/f4cad327.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81656 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. "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. 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. Check out this YouTube video of the rental: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsw7BaDX7Rc&t=3s 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 transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - 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) ### General - Unit size: 1,656 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36300000/36291600/36291586/e05dbd12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Hill Resort "The Captain's Cottage" Unit 720 Saugatuck - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=36291586&PinnedHotelID=36291586&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104460000/104455700/104455661/e5fc6b21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Berry Hill, cozy, spacious retreat just a short walk to Douglas Beach Douglas - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=104455661&PinnedHotelID=104455661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61470000/61461400/61461399/06caa755.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Douglas Woods Retreat - Modern Cottage - Newly Remodeled! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 941940 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.64156%2C-86.22189&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_D8DHrzoMiPd5YNokd9hGbvTfuI=) Douglas, MI #### What's nearby - Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society \- 3 min drive \- 1.8 km - Kalamazoo Lake \- 3 min drive \- 2.2 km - Beery Field \- 3 min drive \- 2.2 km - Kalamazoo River \- 3 min drive \- 2.5 km - Wade's Bayou Memorial Park \- 4 min drive \- 2.5 km #### Getting around - Holland Station - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Butler - ‬6 min drive - ‪Saugatuck Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive - ‪Douglas Root Beer Barrel - ‬16 min walk - ‪Marro’s - ‬6 min drive - ‪Sand Bar Saloon - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views? ### What time is check-out at Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views? ### Where is Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Cozy Retreat just blocks from Lake Michigan views Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jana J. Jul 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Spot 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! ##### Jana J. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Molly F. Aug 11, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, Location, Location 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. ##### Molly F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily B. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ##### Emily B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cristina G. Aug 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House is very comfortable and clean. Same as the photos. ##### Cristina G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jana J. Jul 8, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location Great location! ##### Jana J. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Natalie L. May 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach and woods escape! 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. ##### Natalie L. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jean S. Aug 7, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy; some improvements needed 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. ##### Jean S. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary W. Jul 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Michigan 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 ##### Mary W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy K. Jul 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! Amazing stay in a beautifully kept and clean home. Loved the location with quick access to beaches! ##### Cindy K. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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