Title: Closest Cottage to Lake Michigan for Miles! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Closest Cottage to Lake Michigan for Miles! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63120000/63110400/63110377/071766c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63120000/63110400/63110377/59cac162.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63120000/63110400/63110377/3cc5d0c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63120000/63110400/63110377/9f7209ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63120000/63110400/63110377/1f45d68e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled near Lake Michigan, this completely remodeled beach retreat offers the perfect blend of charm and modern comforts. Enjoy expansive enclosed decks, a private raised beach area with brand new seawall (2021), and panoramic views from almost every room. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace ## 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. ### Closest Cottage to Lake Michigan for Miles! Remodeled Family Size Beach Retreat, Closest Cottage to Lake Michigan as far as the Eye Can See!!! Completely remodeled in 2018, this house carries the charm of its 100 year history, is equipped with most modern comforts and conveniences, and is ready to build family memories. The location couldn't be more perfect, or rare! This is THE closest house to the water as far as you can see North or South from the deck! There are no scalding dunes to cross, or never ending stairs to climb, just amazing endless shoreline and panoramic views from almost every room! The Lake Michigan sunset doesn't get better or CLOSER than this! Enjoy expansive enclosed decks, great for children and well-behaved dogs. Brand new seawall (2021) encloses a private raised beach area just a few steps off of the lower deck. Your nesting space has sleeping arrangements for 10 people. Accommodations include: \- Lower master bedroom with King size bed and en-suite bathroom with bathtub, shower and two sinks overlooking the Lake \- Upper bedroom with Full size bed and closet/dresser \- Lower bedroom with Queen bed and a twin bunk bed (child-safe with railings) \- Lower bedroom with two twin beds \- Lower sleeper sofa with 60-inch wide by 65-inch long mattress Three full bathrooms: \- One in the master suite (tub) \- One other on the lower level (tub) + washer/dryer \- One on the upper level (shower) The home has two living room areas, one upper and one lower: The upper living area features access to the expansive deck off of the kitchen, TV, wet bar, gas fireplace, beautiful fully equipped kitchen, bedroom and full bathroom. The lower level features a living room with sleeper sofa, TV, access to enclosed deck, full bathroom, twin bedroom, bunk plus queen room and Master with adjoining full bathroom, both with amazing water views! Your nest is also equipped with a vacuum, high chair, rocking chair, fireplace grate, folding table and chairs for 6, beach chairs, toys, beach towels, games, 2 outdoor picnic tables to accommodate 12 total, umbrellas, outdoor grill, and 8 Adirondack chairs. The upper level deck has dining tables and seating for 10. Parking is located at street level with newly decked, enchanting wooded staircases and pathway to follow down to your nesting place at the waters edge! Start building your lake shore memories today, and come back to nest often! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking outside on the decks is permitted ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33707200/33707166/w2099h1400x1y1-d6c86e72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Water Front, private beach property with 2 master bedrooms! 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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 Vrbo Property Lake Michigan Waterfront Family Destination Douglas ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.646526,-86.219765&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BgicGnxfmO%3FS%3FU%3FU%40S%40U%3FU%40S%40S%40UBU%40SBU%40SBUBSBSBSDUBSDSDSBQFSDSDSDQFSFQDSFSFQFQHOFQFQHQFOHQHOHOHQHOJMHOJMHOJOJMJMJMHMLKJMJKLKJKLKJKLKLILIJILILILGNILGLGLGNGLENGLELENENCLENENALENANCLANCN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FNBN%40NBN%40LDN%40NDLDNBLDNDLDNFLDLFNFLFLFLHNFLHJHLHLHLHJJLJLJJJLJJJJLJLJJJLJLJLJNHNJLHNJLHPHNHNHNFPHNHPFPFPHPFNFRFPDRFPDRFPDRDRDRDPDRBRDRBTDRBR%40RBTBRBT%40R%40TBT%40R%3FR%40T%40T%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAR%3FTATAT%3FRARCTARATCTCRCRARCTERCTERCPERERERERERGPERGPEPGRGRGNIPGPGPIPINGPININININKNINKLINKNKJKNKLKJKLKLKJMJKJMJMHKLMHMHMHKHMHOFMHMFMFOFMFMDOFMDODMDOBMDODO%40MBOBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAOAMCOAOCMCOAOEMEOCOEMEMEOGMEOGMGMGMGOIMGMIMIKIMIMIMMKIMKKKMKKKKMMKIMKMKOKKKOIOKMIOKOIMIQIOIOIQGOIQGQGQIOGQGSGSEQGQGSEQESESGSCSESEQCSEUCSCUCSCSASCUAUCSAUASAS%3FUAUAU%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rnsszIl-66dPJBycHtcsxgvKOVc=) Douglas, MI #### What's nearby - Kalamazoo Lake - 16 min walk - 1.3 km - Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Butler Street - 5 min drive - 2.5 km - Oval Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km - Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 5 min drive - 2.9 km #### Getting around - Holland Station - 22 min drive - Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Butler - ‬7 min drive - ‪Wicks Park Bar & Grille - ‬7 min drive - ‪The BARge - ‬7 min drive - ‪Marro’s - ‬7 min drive - ‪Douglas Root Beer Barrel - ‬20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Closest Cottage to Lake Michigan for Miles! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Closest Cottage to Lake Michigan for Miles!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Closest Cottage to Lake Michigan for Miles!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Closest Cottage to Lake Michigan for Miles! located? > This family-friendly Douglas vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kalamazoo Lake and Lake Michigan. 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