Spacious home under a mile to Douglas Beach Great for families or groups

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11164 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Douglas, MI

Kalamazoo Lake
12 min walk
Root Beer Barrel
19 min walk
Holland Station
22 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.

Generations

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Generations is the perfect spot for families or a large group of friends to get away and enjoy some quality time together. The house is decorated with a personal touch and will make you feel right at home. Whip up a hearty meal in the fully equipped kitchen and enjoy some laughs and a glass of wine in the dining room or in the summer months out on the back patio! A gas grill is available for use to create some great summer barbeque memories! The lofted room is a great spot for the kids to play and spend the night to give the adults some quiet time.

What's nearby:
Located right near the water, you'll be only .7 miles away from Douglas Beach and just one block away you'll be at Lakeshore Drive's bluff-top view of Lake Michigan! If you're looking to switch up the pace of your trip, downtown Saugatuck is just under three miles away. Here you can find plenty of lakeside restaurants, shops, and other entertainment. You won't want to miss the historic former inn turned restaurant, The Butler, which has some of the top reviews in the area!

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. The cottage offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Just a 4-minute walk from Lake Michigan and 12 minutes by foot from Kalamazoo Lake

This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Douglas cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Internet access

Parking and transport

On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the lake
Near a hospital

Things to do

Kayaking nearby
Swimming nearby
Cycling nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Sailing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1760 sq ft (164 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in 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

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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

Vrbo Property

28654

Spacious home under a mile to Douglas Beach Great for families or groups Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Monica H.

29 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake MI Vacation

The house is older and due for updating. However, all the appliances are in good working order and the kitchen/dining area is very spacious. Nice quiet area with trees. We enjoyed seeing deer in the yard. Walkable to Douglas Beach and a short drive to Oval Beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Matt S.

12 Sept 2023

Great location but terrible management

I’ll start by saying the location is great! That’s about the only great experience of this place! The home is a little run down and has a few broken things inside! Shower drain was clogged with hair! Ceiling in the kitchen has what looks like water damage and mold and it’s flaking off! Checked in and the house was 80 degrees, figured maybe they just turned the air on before check in so we gave it an hour to start cooling down! Instead it went up to 82 degrees! I called Vacasa and told them the issue and they said they would get ahold of the local manager and have the air resolved! ** after reading the latest review it’s apparent that the AIR WASNT WORKING FOR THE PREVIOUS GUEST AND THEY NEVER FIXED IT! Called Vacasa help line numerous times throughout the evening and it was the same routine, they would say can I put you on hold while I try to reach the local manager! I’d sit on hold for 15-20 minutes and they would come back on the line and say, “we can’t reach the local manager but a ticket has been created to get the air fixed”! The home got up to 86 degrees! Half the windows wont open! Woke up the next morning and drove to the local vacas office! Knocked on the door and no one answered! There’s a number on the door you can call to reach them so I called and no answer! I proceeded to call atleast 10 times and the manager never once answered or returned my call! Called Vacasa help line again and it was the same routine!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Diane B.

25 Aug 2023

Hot Stay

The house was situated in a nice wooded area - a family of deer were regularly spotted nearby. It was spacious and it was nice to see that the property could support similar number of guests for dining and leisure as well as sleep. The house itself is a bit worn looking, tired 1970's decor, with some inoperable windows & blinds and holes in the screens. BUT this all could have been overlooked if only the A/C was working. Sleeping in hot 80 degree, humid bedrooms was impossible. See note about holes on screens. We did not use the upstairs room - suffocating! Vacasa was notified shortly after checking in of the situation. We asked for fans. No fans came. They offered a discount of 10%, which I have yet to see. And on reflection, too paltry of a sum to make up for the missed sleep. Luckily it was only a 3 night stay. The weather was in the low 80's while we were there - so not during a heat wave.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Rental

Spacious house, lovely yard within easy walking distance of family and friends.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

1 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

Loved the floor plan for family and location of property to town and beach

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lexi Z.

2 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Stay

The place was great. A lot of separate bedrooms for each guest to have privacy but lots of common spaces to gather in groups. We were able to all eat at the table together for dinner for 8 people. The place was clean and spacious and the deck and backyard looked great although we didn’t use them due to the weather.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

cathy k.

18 Jun 2021

Great Location

Finding properties without a lot of stairs or no stairs is pretty hard. This property met that need and offered everyone their own room. The beds were comfortable and the house is furnished nicely. The location was perfect - woody area and super close to Saugatuck. We enjoyed having hot dogs at the Rootbeer Barrel down the street. We were not able to use the outside deck due to a nasty nest of carpenter bees. They were swarming all over. It looked nice, although in need of a bit of TLC, and we got to see deer feeding in the yard. The house was pretty clean, except for the chairs in the dining room. Not sure when the last time they were given a really good cleaning. We tried sitting in the living room but no one ever buys sofa beds for their comfort so we quickly switched to the kitchen. The linens and towels were all in good shape and nice - not thin and tiny. There are two bathrooms on the main level - one is quite tiny but usable with a bathtub. I would recommend the owners install some grab bars to make it easier to get in an out of the tubs. But then I'm 65 and want to make sure I don't fall. It's not an issue for the younger crowd. The front porch steps could use a coat of paint and possible replacement of a couple of boards, but entry into the house is only three steps. It's a roomy house and the outdoor space would make it great for a group with kids.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cookie B.

23 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Bridesmaids retreat

This house was perfect for our purposes. It was great place for my daughters wedding party to stay and for the girls to get ready for the day. Beautiful back yard, large kitchen and charming gathering rooms were great for pictures. Thank you for having us!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cori V.

7 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay...

Comfortable house with all the amenities needed. Enjoyed our time just unwinding.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Macie L.

2 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Ladies weekend

We stayed here for a ladies weekend and spent one day out wine tasting. The house is in a great location and was close to the wineries in the area. We loved how many beds were there and was surprised by how big the house actually was. Plenty of space for everyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Lydia B.

31 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for vacationing!

We loved our trip to this great getaway house. Cute house, lots of space. Kitchen is definitely the main hang out spot. Great yard too. We loved that it was walking distance to Douglas beach although the beach was closed during our stay. The listing also mentions an outdoor fire pit which was not present. And the indoor fireplace was not functional either. Also it appeared the people staying before us didn’t know the no smoking rule, there were several cigarette butts on the back deck. Aside from a few small things it was wonderful!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Jeff D.

6 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

Beautiful setting, close to lake Michigan, downtown Douglas and downtown Saugatuck! This was our first time to this area and we loved the variety of family friendly things to do! Very quiet and peaceful area. We were astounded by the mature trees and hills everywhere, right off of lake Michigan! So neat!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meegan W.

23 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed!

We had a wonderful weekend spent in this home! We enjoyed the deck, the fire pit and large back yard while we were there. It is located in a lovely little neighborhood that was a short drive to Oval Beach and town. The house is laid out a little strangely, but it worked fine for our family. It was our first weekend traveling anywhere since COVID-19 locked us all down and, like the title says, it was just what we needed!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

17 Aug 2020

Generations feels like home .

We have stayed at generations many times but have not stayed there in a few years . Felt good to get back. The deck and kitchen are the great for our family . I think maybe a few new mattresses . It wasn’t as clean as I had hoped considering COVID . I cleaned both bathrooms right away , the door frames in both bathrooms had dirt on them I sprayed cleaner on them and they were clean . The floors may not have been swept , lots of sand on the floor And the couch in The family room . We were overall very happy there . The printed check out info says turn air to 60 I think that couldn’t be right .

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Gayle C.

22 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Delighted with Douglas

The Holland MI area was great for a family vacation. It provided the beach, hiking and breweries - important to this family. The house gave us the space we needed and was close to everything.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

11 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for families

We enjoyed our stay at this home. Ideal for larger groups and families. We cooked on the grill and used the fire pit often. Good amount of space to relax. Unfortunately Douglas beach was closed but we went oval beach often. The oval beach was a short 5 min quick drive. We loved oval beach- not too crowded and water was great. Everything was within driving distance for us, including activities and the shopping. Would recommend if you coming with kids, a great house.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

david b.

3 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Shovel

No snow shovel made available and with several inches of snow it made it challenging going up down steps. It would be great to have a shoval to clear the sidewalks.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020