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River View Retreat

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, computer monitors
Dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 15307 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Douglas, MI
  • Place, Kalamazoo Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Kalamazoo Lake. A hot tub, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room are available. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Kalamazoo Lake and Beery Field
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The family-friendly vacation home also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room 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
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet hours after 10pm please. No music or loud conversations outside to avoid disturbing the neighbors at night.
Hot tub use requires a liability waiver for all guests. Once signed, keys for the hot tub cover will be provided.
Checkout requests: Wash any dishes prior to check out. Strip sheet from any beds you used and place them in a basket in the laundry room.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

River View Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle I., New York, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Five stars. I would stay again without thinking twice.We chose the house for the layout, and it delivered. The kitchen opens into the living area, so the person cooking is still part of everything. It made the whole place feel easy and social.The downstairs was perfect for the kids. It kept the noise contained and gave the cousins a real sleepover setup with two queen beds. They loved it.My pregnant sister stayed on the main floor. The king guest room with the en suite bath was exactly what she needed. Quiet, comfortable, and close to everything.Upstairs was just as perfect. Three bedrooms, all well done, all comfortable. The house felt luxurious and thoughtful everywhere, not just in the obvious places.The hosts were thoughtful in every way. They decorated the house for Christmas, with two trees, one on the main floor and one downstairs, Christmas lights outside. It made the place feel warm the minute we walked in.It was also immaculately clean. My standards are high, and theirs are too. The corners were clean. The back of the toilet was clean. That kind of clean is rare.There was no lack of supplies. Everything we needed was there, and it was quality. Bounty. Charmin. Brita. Reverse osmosis water.The photos don’t do it justice. The house is better in person, and the hosts are the best part. They were always in communication and made the stay feel simple. We felt lucky to have found it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine S., Shelby Twp MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing property!! Beautiful view, super clean, super comfy, extraordinarily well stocked, comfortable beds throughout the house, just wonderful!!!!! I really can’t say enough about how great this property is! We had 11 ladies and everyone was so comfortable and had an amazing time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house. Superb location! Owners were very welcoming and responsive to any questions. We would gladly stay here again! Thank you for providing a lovely spot for a great family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the house and the Douglas/Saugatuck area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

What a beautiful home! There was plenty of room for the 12 of us. We had everything we needed. The view was amazing! And the location was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had our multi generational family vacation and the river view retreat was perfect. There was plenty of space for the kids to play and the adults could enjoy the scenic view and great location to Douglas and Saugatuck. The home is clean and provided everything we needed. Ben and David are attentive hosts, we'd absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely incredible stay! Hands-down our best VRBO experience. The house was immaculate, beautifully maintained, and incredibly spacious, more than enough room to very comfortably accommodate our group of 14, which included a few small children. It was clear the owners went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect.The home was stocked with absolutely everything we could have possibly needed. The kitchen had every utensil and gadget. There were plenty of essentials, a huge variety of toys and books for kids, and even thoughtful touches like baby gates, high chair, baby monitor, and pack-n-plays. It truly made traveling with little ones so much easier and stress-free.There were multiple comfortable sitting areas throughout the home that made it easy for everyone to gather, relax, and enjoy each other’s company. The indoor fireplace added a warm, cozy touch. The downstairs game room was an absolute hit with both the kids and adults. Whether it was shuffle board, board games, or just unwinding, there was something for everyone to enjoy. The outdoor space was just as fantastic with plenty of room to play and lounge, and a hot tub and grill. The town of Douglas is charming, peaceful, and full of character. We loved exploring local shops, cafes, and beaches. And being just minutes from Saugatuck was a huge bonus, such a vibrant and beautiful town with even more to see and do.This property is a true gem, is highly recommended, and five stars is not enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is beautiful, up to date and stocked very well with kitchen utensils, gas grill, bedding, towels, games etc.. Can't say enough what great place you have here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, gorgeous view and amazing amenities

This property was better than the photos, and I had high expectations from the photos-the home is beautiful. I had communication all the way through the process, checking in was a breeze. The house was attractively decorated, and the kitchen had everything we needed. The layout and view (oh the view) magical. We felt so relaxed due to the location. We were provided with lots of recommendations for shopping and food, which was phenomenal. If I could rate it higher I would. My bestie is turning 50 we went there to celebrate her, she is in a clinical trial, and we do not know how many years we have left-it did me and her a world of good to just let it be for one weekend, and this was the best place for that. Thank you Ben and David, I feel so fortunate for discovering this home, we all had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Beautiful home and view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

Perfect house for a couple families with kids!! They have thought of everything and it is so comfortable and relaxing. Great beds and amenities! Able to walk to town and enjoy the sights!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Douglas

The house is lovely. Lower level was perfect for our boys with bedrooms and game area. Ben was very helpful and accommodating. Can't say enough great things about this home and owners.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness

CS

Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend

We have stayed in many rentals, and this one was probably the nicest. The owners have great taste and they thought of everything anyone would ever need. We will rent again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace Z., Grand Blanc, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls' Weekend

Everything about our stay here was perfect! The minute we walked into the home, we were thrilled with how beautiful and inviting it was to us. It was immaculately clean and very spacious. The views from the windows surrounding the back of the house were spectacular. The owners were wonderful and left us a delightful welcome basket. We definitely want to stay here again sometime in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margery K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Photos don't do it justice....

We were looking for a home large enough for our entire family to be together – your home is lovely, spacious, well maintained, a fully stocked kitchen, everything you need for the beach, toys, puzzles, games for all ages and the newly added hot tub was a great addition. Most important of all, was your diligence & quick responses to all our questions. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell L.

Liked: Cleanliness

BEAUTIFUL House, Wonderful Hosts - Highly Recommend

Been visiting Douglas/Saugatuck for decades, but we were blown away by this house. The pictures really don't do justice to the stunning vista view, open kitchen/living areas, and large comfortable sleeping arrangements. And even more important, hosts Ben and his family went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and accommodated. They were there to answer any questions, give advice, and provide for some requests. We are so grateful to them, and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND staying with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harriet Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

This house is gorgeous, very well appointed and comfortable. It’s in a great location for walking to downtown Douglas and taking walks around the neighborhood. Very close to Saugatauck also. We’d recommend and return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect House for Multi-Generational Vacation

Three generations of our family (ages 15 - 85) spent a delightful week at this home. The house is spacious, comfortable, tastefully decorated and well-equipped. We all enjoyed the beautiful views of the Kalamazoo river from the main level and outdoor decks. There was plenty of room for all nine of us to gather together for a meal or to sit and visit. The location is great - close to downtown Douglas and Saugatuck, but not in a crowded, touristy spot. The main level en suite primary bedroom suite is perfect for anyone with mobility issues. The bathroom has a walk-in shower and is equipped with grab bars -- not always easy to find when searching VRBO. Our three teens spent most of their time at the house downstairs in the spacious basement playing shuffleboard, watching TV, laying in the hammock or soaking in the hot tub. The huge bedroom with two queen beds meant they could stay up late and not disturb any of the adults sleeping upstairs. The three upstairs bedrooms were very clean, peaceful, and comfortable. We appreciated all the owners' little touches like the welcome basket, toiletries, beach towels, umbrellas, and paper products.We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

carole h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kudos to the owner!

Only superlatives are in order for this home rental. Location, design, furnishings. Every detail considered and provided. Welcoming , clean, comfortable. Our group of 9 ladies had nothing but praise. Such a pleasant experience !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Triniti V.

Liked: Cleanliness

LOVE this property!

The house is really well laid out and easily accommodates a group, our team of teenage boys loved having the basement as a space just for them, the home is well stocked, beautifully decorated and honestly just perfect. The location is really awesome and the views are gorgeous. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S., Smyrna

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Michigan Vacation

This is an outstanding property: exquisitely furnished, multiple decks with water views in a super location. We were just inland from Saugatuck, Mi. on the Kalamazoo River. Plenty of good restaurants within 10 minutes driving. A day at the beach, exploring , pick fruit, even pickleball courts just around the corner. Our 3 couples of long time friends had plenty of privacy and room to enjoy. It’s perfect for 4 couples as well. We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous home

Best vacation home we’ve ever experienced. Spacious, very comfortable for 4 couples (and well suited to those with young children), gorgeous view, everything one needs in a kitchen, and perfect area for bird watching, art galleries, boat trips. Could not recommend more highly. Would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach getaway

The house was immaculate and the owners thought of everything. Easily walkable to downtown Douglas and amazing views of the water. Stayed with the entire family including grandparents and first floor master was perfect for them including handicap accessible bathroom! Our young children took over the basement and had plenty of room to spread out with a huge bedroom and game area. The upstairs has a perfect infant room with crib and baby monitor. We truly felt like we were staying in their home and not a rental. We look forward to likely returning next summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022