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January 2025

February 2025

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6160 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Fennville, MI

Kalamazoo River
4 min drive
Kalamazoo Lake
4 min drive
Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society
4 min drive
Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
26 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.

Woodlands - Beautiful Outdoor Living Space, nestled into the woods - Great getaway!

Welcome to Woodlands!

Escape to nature at Woodlands Cottage. This charming century-old cottage nestled under the trees in Douglas, MI rests on a beautiful four-acre tree-lined property filled with old majestic Pines and Maples.

INSIDE THE HOME
Woodlands is tastefully decorated in modern-cottage décor that includes art work from the Saugatuck region. The main floor features a full bath and the king size bedroom, upstairs there is another full bath with two bedrooms.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
This home currently sleeps 6 guests
First Floor Bedroom 1: King Bed
Second Floor Bedroom 2: Two Twin Beds
Second Floor Bedroom 3: Queen Bed

OUTDOOR SPACE
Relax with your morning coffee in the porched-in dining room while looking out into the woods, or relax on the back deck and soak up the sun, or build a fire and relax with a glass of wine under the century-old Maple on the patio. Enjoy the sound of the wind rustling through the forest while watching the regional birds visiting the bird feeders, and don't be surprised if you catch a glimpse of a deer or two passing through the grounds.

The Fall season is a beautiful time to stay at Woodlands cottage. The foliage on the property and in the Saugatuck/Douglas area begins to change as early as late September and the color continues through to the end of October with the peak around the second and third week of October. The house is also redecorated for the Fall with decor and art from local area businesses.

THE LOCATION
While wonderfully secluded in a serene forest setting, this quaint little country cottage is only a short bike-ride away from downtown Douglas, the Dunes Resort, and Saugatuck.

**Please note: Before booking, it is your responsibility to ensure that this property will accommodate the number of guests booked. Call us, or send us a message if you have any doubts as to whether this is the right property for your group BEFORE you book - we are happy to clarify any questions to ensure you are arriving to a home that meets your needs - thank you!

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Express Yourself Art Barn. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Just a 2-minute drive from Express Yourself Art Barn and a few minutes from Beery Field

Woodlands - Beautiful Outdoor Living Space, nestled into the woods - Great getaway! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jaqua Realtors - Saugatuck

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Patio

Laundry

Coin laundry
Laundry detergent
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
On a lake
On a river

Things to do

Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing 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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1,725 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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.

Property is also known as

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Woodlands - Beautiful Outdoor Living Space, nestled into the woods - Great getaway! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

24 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy woodland getaway

Very clean and cozy property nestled into woods. We had a great time and loved exploring the surrounding area!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

27 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

review of stay

their was alot of poison ivy around trouble with the lock getting in and not being able to lock door when we left we would definitely rent the house again appreciated your up date of activity's in the area

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gloria H.

23 Sept 2024

Pleasant Saugatuck Hideaway

Cute home on a lovely wooded property very close to Saugatuck. The house looks small from the front but has lots of space inside. One large primary bedroom down with very comfortable king mattress. Full bathroom down isn’t en suite but fairly new and convenient for all. Two bedrooms up are one good size queen and a very small room with two twins. Enough bedding for changes in weather and. an extra air conditioner in the queen room if needed. Weather was a perfect 80 degrees for us every day. One note about the upstairs is that it needed a good dusting on all surfaces. The kitchen was a good size. We cooked several days and there’s plenty of kitchenware. Need more teaspoons! The dining room has lots of windows facing the well landscaped backyard which is a bird haven. Many feeders which kept the birds coming & going all day. Dining room is a great place to eat together or play games. We spent a lot of time on the back deck. Never got to light up the fire pit but it was very tempting. Gazebo was lovely! Overall a great stay for five adults in beautiful MI September weather!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable house, amazing backyard!

Our family enjoyed our stay in July 2024 very much. The house was clean and comfortable, with almost everything we needed. Rooms were a tad smaller than pictures seemed to show. Backyard was incredible - we really enjoyed the screened in gazebo and the bird feeders. Overall, excellent!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniella W., warrenville

27 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual sibling trip

Great time. Wonderful place so private and so many beautiful birds. It was peaceful and relaxing. Everything was perfect. Would definitely stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yiuheng J.

16 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice long weekend getaway

Nice property close to Downtown Douglas and Saugatuck. Enjoyed the wooded setting and amenities such as the covered gazebo and firepit. The cottage was clean and well appointed, nice accommodations. Host had good communication and pictures of the property were accurate. Overall nice stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James V.

2 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway spot.

We enjoyed being in a rural type setting while being a mile away from town. The only thing that would have made it more peaceful is if it was not so close to the highway. The highway noise carried even though it seemed all trees would have blocked it. We are glad it didn't rain because we might have had to enter the house through a waterfall since the gutters looked overloaded with pine needles. There was a cat hanging around the property that we wanted to bring home and take care of because it looked scared and sad but stayed away from us from fear. Please re-home that cat if you can. It looks emaciated and may have mange due to severe looking hair loss.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laura G.

22 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice quiet place to stay

Nice clean home, well equiped and close by to Douglas/Saugatuck area. Enjoyed firepit and backyard.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole D.

6 Sept 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

House Needs Some TLC

Conveniently located close to downtown. Beautiful backyard. House itself needs a deep clean. Dust in every room, window on first floor bedroom had plastic wrap completely covering it with no explanation from property manager. Dishwasher did not work and was filthy. Property manager was super attentive with communication. Was unable to get it repaired but brought paper products for us to use during the stay, so we were not stuck washing dishes our entire vacation. Our last day there was a mouse in the kitchen. We subsequently realized it ate through some boxed food that was on the counter. House has potential just needs alot of TLC. Property manager was great to work with!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Terri S.

29 Aug 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Spectacular yard, stinky house.

We loved the location and backyard with deck, patio and fire pit. So nice to have coffee on the deck in the morning. Surrounded by beautiful tall trees, it projects peace and quiet. The inside of this home was nicely decorated with period furniture. However, a strong musty odor hits as soon as you open the door. The ‘cleaning’ staff should be retrained. The bedspread in the king room smelled. The sheets on that bed were old and pilled and barely fit the bed. They did promptly replace when we complained. Used a frying pan that had to be rewashed as there was a liquid in the bottom. It is an older home that may benefit from a dust filter. There was a lot of dust. A dehumidifier in the basement may help with the smell. Overall, our stay would have been much more enjoyable if the house had been cleaned as it should. Guests are not allowed to use the fireplace. If that is the case, then why put it in the online pictures?

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

22 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get-away in the woods!

We enjoyed five nights staying in this cabin, which is actually closer to Douglas than Fennville. Worked perfectly for my older teens to stay upstairs and share that bath, and my husband and I to be on the main floor. We had a few maintenance issues on the first day, but they management company quickly responded and took care of our concerns. The one thing that wasn't resolved was we couldn't get the dishwasher to work.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Arlen H.

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Michigan

Nice place , enjoyed the stay

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni H.

3 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice cabin in the woods!

We really loved our stay at Woodlands. The scenery was beautiful, easy to maneuver around the several local towns. Loved the backyard and dining room with all the windows.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Longtime friends

Lovely and relaxed little getaway for 4 friends for almost 40 years. House suited our needs for space. Kitchen was great and well equipped. Best feature was the darling gazebo, perfect for happy hour even when it rained. Loved the charm- just need to make it easier to lock the door when leaving.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lynn W.

18 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, woodsy cottage

It was close to Saugatuck, 10 minutes away, and easy to find. It was perfect for 2 couples. We enjoyed the enclosed backyard gazebo. If you want peace and quiet, this is your place. The listing said the home was air conditioned, which it was. However, the air barely reached the two upstairs bedrooms. After a call to the realty company, our problem was quickly solved with an upstairs window air conditioner. I would definitely list with Jacqua Realty Co. again! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa T.

12 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

Overall house was very clean, outside patio's we enjoyed, it was nice to sit on the back porch, stay was great! Girls weekend. Close to Saugatuck, Holland and South Haven. We hit all 3 places. It was a Great weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., ROSEVILLE

26 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

Great location for day trips to Saugatuck and South Haven.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucas C.

8 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

Great yard, comfy beds, awesome location and very peaceful while still being close to everything the area has to offer!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

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7 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family week in early August

Beautiful property, house is well equipped, exceptionally clean. Wifi password did not work and management responded immediately. Main bathroom door handle kept falling off and repair man was supposed to come during the week but did not to our knowledge. Second floor is hot, use fans provided and open the windows at night. Very comfortable beds. Very well equipped kitchen. Awesome backyard. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

30 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for families with kids

We stayed here for a week with another couple, plus our kid and their kid, ages 8 and 6. The house was the perfect size for the six of us and the two kids enjoyed sharing a room. Stairs are very steep which could be tough for older folks or younger kids (but there is a baby gate at top of stairs). We spent lots of time in backyard patio and had a fire in fire pit every night. Kitchen and rest of house are well equipped and we had no problems with well water that other reviews mention.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

27 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded Expectations

I was initially disappointed that we could not find a cottage on the water but this cottage was quaint and we had a wonderful time. Very short drive to the beach or to town.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Terri B.

29 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A secluded retreat

We stayed at the Woodlands for 2 weeks. It is a very clean house with some nice amenities: a bright dining room, a deck with a table, a gazebo and a fire pit. The house is nicely furnished and the kitchen has plenty of glasses and plates. The management company was incredibly responsive and sent a handyman immediately to turn on the power to the gazebo, and delivered a new microwave when we informed them that the existing one wasn’t working. It was a good place for enjoying the quiet and spending time cooking and reading. We agree with the previous reviewer who mentioned that it would be good to know in advance that the house uses well water. We discovered that upon arrival when we saw the sign (in the basement !) that said washing whites and light colored clothes was not a good idea because of the well water. Prior to our visit, we inquired about the existence of laundry. That would have been a good opportunity to tell us about the well water so that we could have packed appropriately. In addition, had we been aware of the water situation, we would have brought bottled water with us. People should also know that the house is on a main road. While it is generally quiet, and convenient driving distance to Douglas and Saugatuck, there are no sidewalks or dedicated bike lanes in this wooded area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean J.

10 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family vacation

We enjoyed our time at the Woodland! It was the perfect size & space for our family.

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

4 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A nice home

We stayed at Woodlawn for four weeks and enjoyed our stay there. It is a nice house. We loved the dining area and the deck both looking out over the backyard. All of the beds are very comfortable and the kitchen has almost everything the average cook would need. It is a 5-minute drive to downtown Douglas and a 15-minute drive to downtown Saugatuck. There are a few things we think it might be helpful for other renters to know. The air conditioning works very well on the first floor where the main bedroom is, but it barely cools the second floor where the other two bedrooms are. (It was quite warm and humid a good part of our stay.) Also, the house has well water, so it was recommended to us that we buy bottled water for drinking due to the taste of the water and that we go to the laundromat to wash our white/light colored clothes due to rust in the water. (FYI - Lake Vista SuperValu in Douglas is a great place to buy bottled water and you can bring the bottles back and refill them and the laundromat in Douglas was very nice.) The team at Jaqua Realtors, who are the managing agents, were very responsive. Anytime we had a question or an issue they were right on it and tried their best to resolve it. We also have one suggestion for the owner - the upstairs bedrooms could use better bedside lighting. Wall lamps in the twin room and a full-size lamp in the queen room would be a great addition.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Bill W.

7 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A nice retreat

We had a restful, relaxing time. The yard and woods are full of birds. Close to everything in Douglass and Saugatuck, as well as charming downtown Fenville.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021