The Douglas Boathouse! Amazing location/ Sleeps 20 in comfort/ all ages friendly
Perfect for large groups/families! GOOGLE MAP the Douglas Boathouse to see our central location as well as take a virtual tour and verify the great location.
FULLY equipped gameroom- 14' shuffleboard, foosball, ping pong, and video gaming area (with external hdmi ports), dart board, and beverage fridge
concrete patio with large outdoor dining tables and chairs for 16
side "english garden" rock patio for morning coffee and adult time.
EV Charger (240V NEMA 14-50 outlet)
We've thought of everything. Check out our google reviews! Full featured coffee bar in main kitchen (selection of coffees provided) Wine cooler All new media featuring complimentary streaming services Sonos whole house sound system. Upgraded gig speed Wifi Weber Genesis II propane grill New game/puzzle table in main living room New seating around hearth Updated loungers on the screened-in porch Wash/shampoo/conditioner dispensers in all showers Utility totes for guest use while on excursions Updated games, puzzles, and yard games for kids & adults
The two houses are located on a quiet side street in Douglas. We are closer to the beach than most houses in Saugatuck or Douglas and you can walk to the Deli, Root beer barrel and Just add water. The houses were specifically built for large reunions and have large group gathering spaces. Eight matching bedrooms with one queen bed in each room the seventh bedroom the children's crew quarters will sleep four in bunk beds. No dormitory style bedrooms. The Keeper's house is a complete second house with more privacy, a full living room, two (of the eight bedrooms), kitchen and fireplace. The Main house has a dining table with seating for 14 and a large living room which make sure that no one will be left out when gathered around the fire place. The sun porch, library and small office offer more intimate spaces. The fire pit with free wood, outdoor dining area and the private patios all offer great spaces on warm summer nights. This is our family vacation home. New yet warm. Everything was new in 2014. The building has been completely rebuilt with quality materials by a Architect/Builder. The furnishings were specifically selected for the house. The wood ceilings, floors and trim make the house warm. Craftsman style mosaic work, original art and creative details add character and charm. Centrally located between downtown Douglas and Lake Michigan. Shopping, dining and entertainment options are just minutes away. We have parking for six cars in our drive and an additional parking just a short walk away.
We only rent the houses as a pair. Three nights minimum for Spring and Fall. Our Summer rentals are a 6 night rentalsâFriday to Thursday.
The Douglas Boathouse Keeper House was an amazing 8 bedroom, 5.5 bath home that had everything we needed for our family of 13 adults from 21 to 70 years old. There were lots of spaces in the house and outside (fire pit and long table) for us to gather as a group. We cooked most days and the kitchen facilities were great. Walk or drive to Lake Michigan beaches (1 to 1.6 miles), Saugatuck (1.7 miles) and Douglas ( 1 mile), Area was great - loved the fireworks on July 5th, Dunes Rides, Root Beer Floats at the Barrel and lattes at Woosah but mostly the amazing memories we made with our family just hanging out playing games and catching up for the week. Thanks for sharing your little piece of paradise with our family.
The place was huge, so much room, the best stocked rental that I have ever stayed in. Beautiful inside and out. Excellent communication with renter. Would definitely stay here again!
Great place to stay, especially for large families
The place was perfect for what we needed. Pleanty of sleeping areas and bathrooms. Easy walking distance to a nice coffee shop and a very short drive to the grocery store and to downtown. The owner was super nice and easy to communicate with. Can definitely see staying there again!
Rented this house for a post-Chriatmas family reunion. House was perfect for us: 11 adults, 7 children. The house is very stylish, clean, and comfortable. Huge kitchen that could fit all of us, comfortable living room. Awesome game room in the separate building. We even had fun with the puppet theater in the basement. Would highly recommend this property for any time of year.
This place is amazing. More amenities than you know what to do with. House is in great condition, and well decorated and furnished - you feel at home, a much nicer home.
When you see the Boathouse in person you will be blown away. Everything exceeded our expectations. Mike was lovely to deal with and we very much felt like invited guests in their home.
They have thought of everything.
This property was perfect for a family getaway. Everything was just as described in the listing. Great places nearby for eating and drinking. Lots of fun to have right on the property!! This was my first VRBO rental and Everything was perfect. Mike was always available if I had any questions. We would like to come again in the summer to experience the lovely beach and water but this place would be great any time of the year.
Perfect house set in Winter wonderland was so exceptional for a cozy, extremely relaxed weekend. Grandparents, Siblings our families all had ample space to lounge and play. The fire place was stoked, ping pong balls flying, something delicious always cooking. Kids loved the basement and game area. Kitchen had everything (and more) to feed the whole gang. We were very impressed with the loving construction, thoughtful design, piles of games, surrounding neighborhoods, and amenities that made this a perfect stay. Long weekend spent reconnecting with each other, both indoors and out. Kids played in the snowy yard for hours while adults stayed warm by the fire watching football, reading, and puzzling. We loved dropping into South Haven, Douglas, Saugatuck, and surrounding nature havens to experience a picturesque Winter.
Our annual Thanksgiving trip was spent at the Douglas Boathouse! The accommodations were just as described and shown in photos. We spent great time together in the large kitchen area. The location was great with stores within walking distance. No criticism or things to change. The sound system seemed complicated but no one wanted to spend time trying to figure out how to separate the tv speaker from the music. Instructions were provided. Communication and availability were 5 star!!! Thank you for sharing your home.
This property was amazing! Four generations gathered to celebrate my dadâs 90th birthday. There was plenty of space to gather or spread out. Through creative seating, we were able to have 29 attendees in the kitchen at the birthday dinner. The game room was a big hit as was the fire pit. My dad and wife enjoyed the slightly more private accommodations of the keeperâs house. The pictures donât do justice to the downstairs âsofaâ bedsâŠthey are full size, firm and comfortable.
The hosts have provided for every creature comfort one could ask for when on vacation. They were VERY responsive to questions and offered lots of good suggestions for local restaurants and places to visit.
Many of the more midwestern guests said they will definitely look to use the house in the future. We have all done a lot of vacation home rentals and this house was an exceptional value.
Had a great time staying at Douglas boat house for a couple of days. The checkin process was easy with frequent communications with the host, the property was clean with lots of space for group activities and kids funtime. Kitchen was stocked with utensils, the game room had ample things to play and all the bed rooms are spacious with good furniture and clean mattresses. We had enough warm water for all of us and the bathrooms are in great condition. Overall 5* rating.
We stayed with our extended family which included 4 children under age 9. This was a super comfortable spot for all of us with plenty of space on the 3 floors plus the keepers house. We loved the game room, yard games, well equipped kitchen, fire pit, comfortable living room and beautiful yard with lots of trees. They even included things like phone cords, a house computer and enough Yetis for the whole crowd. Can't recommend this place more!
Our family had a delightful stay at the Douglas Boathouse. We've never stayed in a vacation rental that provided so many conveniences from large numbers and types of Yeti mugs and cups to an entire basket of charging cords. The kitchen is well furnished with everything you can possibly think of. Everyone enjoyed the game room, as well as our time around the fire pit. It's in a lovely, quiet area that's convenient to everything. We also appreciated all of the beach chairs! There was plenty of seating for meals both indoors and out for our large group. The owners went above and beyond in providing so many extras that made our stay comfortable. Our only recommendation is that the doors could use some lubrication to get rid of the squeaks so early risers don't wake up others. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable weekend!
We travel a lot with large groups of people and we have NEVER had a house this well equipped. They truly thought of everything.
The things we really appreciated: firewood, customized yetis, two dishwashers, two washer/dryer set ups, millions of games, lots of room for parking, clean, accommodating host.
If you are considering booking this DO NOT HESITATE.
We went to Douglass with my entire family of 21 and stayed at this property for 4 nights. This is by far the best VRBO Iâve ever stayed in. There was plenty of beds for my entire family and room to spare. The house was completely stocked with everything you need in the kitchen. The gameroom and with every amenity you could think of for the entire party. Mike is a great host and checked to make sure we had everything. If you are in Michigan with a big party, Douglas Boathouse is the place to stay!
If we could give it 10 stars we would! Perfect for groups!
REVIEW: 5 STARS
The Douglas Boathouse was amazing for our family weekend trip!
Located in a beautiful, quiet area that is walking distance to the beach and some fun stores/restaurants. Staying here, you are minutes away from any activity desired during your stay. Honestly, we loved the house so much we ended up staying in more than we planned.
This house is so well-equipped and thought out, it really makes staying here as a guest feel like home! The ownerâs close attention to detail makes your stay effortless: Wi-Fi, music system throughout the house, streaming services, toiletries, activities, games, fully equipped kitchen, etc.
The house was very clean, spacious and comfortable for entertaining groups of all sizes. Our group throughly enjoyed the game room and the beautiful backyard fire pit sitting area.
We hope to be back again! Thanks so much for having us!
Highly recommend this stay! The property is perfect for a large group. The house and game room is so unique and location is perfect. Mike was excellent to work with!
Property was a prefect fit for our get together/reunion and Mike was nothing but amazing to work with! No issues during our staff and was as described. We'll be looking to rent this property again in the future!
Let us introduce ourselves! We are the Finolans: Mike, Eric, Fiona (9), Maeve(9) and our two Bernedoodles, Uma & Reykie. Calling Elgin, Illinois, our home, we love to travel and have stayed in VRBOâs around the world. The ability to have a home base while traveling, we find, makes the adventure far more relaxingâand rewarding. So, when the opportunity to take the reins of the Boathouse came to us, we jumped at the chance! We are hoping to carry on and build on the amazing experience Joanie and John have created and nurtured over the past 6 years.
We love the Douglas/Saugatuck/Fennville area, and look forward to sharing it with fellow travelers. We invite you take full advantage of the area and all it has to offer. Mike is always available to take your questions or answer any concerns. Donât hesitate to contact us!
Large open rooms Lots of different areas to congregate Many spaces to hide-away Great clean design HUGE kitchen LOCATION that can't be beat! outdoor areas for everyone