Classic, renovated home in a quiet downtown location - walk to everything
About this house rental
Sunshine in the Trees Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' With a perfectly quiet setting within easy walking distance of restaurants and shops in downtown Douglas, this four-bedroom home provides the best of all worlds for your next escape to the eastern shores of Lake Michigan. This simple, classic space has been lovingly remodeled, offering uncluttered rooms with details of natural wood, stainless steel appliances in the well-appointed kitchen, and two bright dining spaces - one in a light-filled nook that's ideal for morning coffee and newspapers, and another next to the sliding glass doors that open to the yard. Enjoy a lush, grassy lawn central AC and a private washer/dryer to welcome you home from days spent at the beach, lots of board games, a Smart TV with both cable service and streaming apps, and four calming bedrooms upstairs - three with a queen-size bed apiece and a fourth with a twin bed and an additional trundle. What's nearby: This home is beautifully located in a quiet, leafy neighborhood of Douglas, giving the property a wonderfully secluded feel despite its close proximity to downtown a few blocks south. You can easily walk to an assortment of shops, eateries, and restaurants in town, including such local favorites as the Farmhouse Deli & Pantry, Everyday People Cafe, and Borrowed Time. Just across the Kalamazoo River in downtown Saugatuck (one mile north) are a number of other beloved spots, from Uncommon Coffee Roasters to Bowdies Chophouse. If you're eager to spend your days basking in the sun on the shores of Lake Michigan, you'll find beautiful Oval Beach only two miles northwest. Things to know: Free WiFi Full kitchen This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles. Security camera details: There are two active security cameras on-site: one located on the front door light fixture, and another above the sliding door on the side of the house. 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 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. City/town permit number: Douglas STR Cert
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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Reviews
4.6/5.0
Outstanding(24 Reviews)
5.0
The home is absolutely lovely and well-stocked. We had ample kitchen supplies for cooking at home. The fire was such a good addition.
Pros:
- Great walk ability to Douglas downtown and Saugatauk. The Dunes was very close.
-Easy access to the bus that comes to pick folks up around town.
-Comfortable bedding and living spaces.
-Swift communication from property management. We experienced a sink blockage in the kitchen from the group that stayed before us and they fixed it day of.
-Fire pit was so nice. The neighborhood is so lovely and secure.
Cons:
-Check in was a little late and check out was earlier than most
-There were a lot of gnats from the real succulents that were in the kitchen.
Overall would highly recommend staying here and would like to again!
5.0
The house was perfect for our small family to get away to relax. The house is old but has been updated, plus the age of the home gives it some small town charm. Would recommend for families or small groups.
3.0
We were in Douglas for a family reunion. Other families rented other houses/condos in the area. This was close to the downtown area and within walking distance to the other families.
House was comfortable and clean. Beds were comfortable. Unfortunately there is no dresser in any of the bedrooms so you have to live out of your suitcase.
Some issues which were addressed in other reviews have still not been addressed even though the host responded they would notify local management to make adjustments:
Some of the closet doors do not open all of the way. The bathroom and bedroom door latches do not close easily and require a lot of effort to get them to close. This makes a lot of noise especially during the night. The sliding glass door does not lock properly. The door on the downstairs bathroom doesn't lock properly and the barn door doesn't completely cover the opening and doesn't lock at all.
Additional issue is the downstairs toilet is not secured to the floor properly because it moves when you sit down/get up.
The description of the house says they have lots of board games. Unfortunately these are hidden in the bench by the sliding door and we didn't find them until we were moving out. We had put some of our food boxes on the bench and never looked in there. There are also some games in the coat rack in the living room. Maybe a small sign by the bench indicating games in there would be helpful for future renters.
5.0
Four adults stayed for a long weekend and had a great time. It's a two block walk to nice restaurants, a coffee shop, nice stores. It's two blocks to the water and an easy mile walk to Saugutuck. I love to cook so kitchens are important to me and this one was great- top quality appliances, even things like the best vegetable peeler made it really fun to cook. We enjoyed the fire pit, comfy furniture and beds. Sure, there are some quirks to the house (the floors are a little tilted upstairs, there is a small step down into two bedrooms) but I think we all know that old houses have quirks and this one is charming. We would definitely stay again and recommend you try it out.
3.0
The size worked well for our needs & the house was clean however at least 2 of the bedroom doors did not close (no catch in the door frame), no locks on bathroom doors & the lock on the sliding door at the side is almost coming off & would not lock. Other things are nicely updated such as appliances & keyless entry.
3.0
Such a clean house and lovely porch
My only negative feedback is that during summer quiet time is 10 pm which does not allow to use fire pit when dark.
5.0
Great location for a weekend stay in the area. Next to a wine and art gallery which was cute to walk through. Also a 5 minutes walk to downtown Douglas with restaurants and coffee shops. Was a perfect girls weekend.
3.0
This home was obviously a half-effort quick flip that was in very poor condition originally. The parts that have been re-done are very nice, but the major structural problems are scary and there is a lot that was not finished. It fit our needs for the weekend, but we will not stay here again.
Pros: Lots of space, comfortable beds, mostly very clean (except for rugs and shower curtain liners), outdoor space was nice, kitchen is very nice with new appliances and everything you need for cooking, sheets and towels provided, one bundle of firewood provided, great location.
Cons: The entire second floor of this house and the staircase are significantly sloped, undulate throughout the rooms, and you can tell that there are holes in the subfloor in places. Like one side of the room is a foot higher than the other and you can't even open the closet doors. There is no way that this is structurally sound or meets the building code. The tubs are also not caulked, so you are adding water damage to this problem with every shower. Rent at your own risk!
Nitpicking: The downstairs bathroom barn door does not fully close so there is little privacy. The house next door appears to also be a short term rental and has a pool, and you can hear them easily through the exterior walls.
5.0
Our family stayed here for our summer vacation and loved the location. We had fun visiting a variety of close beaches and downtowns.
5.0
Very comfortable house and awesome location close to everything. Very clean and updated. Highly recommend this location.
5.0
Everything was super clean, this is a beautiful house!
5.0
This was the perfect spot for our girls’ weekend. Six ladies from the class of 1983 enjoyed the house for a long weekend. We loved the walk down the street to Everyday People Cafe and the short drive to the shops in Saugatuck. The best part was for us to sit at the table on the porch, in the cozy living room, and around the fire pit for a weekend of laughs! The accommodations were wonderful!
5.0
This house was very quaint! House was very clean and loved all the little details to make this feel homey. Perfect location for us to enjoy the Holland Tulip Festival.
5.0
Tulip Festival 2022
This house was very quaint! House was very clean and loved all the little details to make this feel homey. Perfect location for us to enjoy the Holland Tulip Festival.
5.0
Great Douglas Location!
Clean and bright
5.0
We really enjoyed the property, the location was great and the neighborhood was very safe and nice. We would definitely stay there again. It was a very nice way to spend time with friends and explore the Douglas and Saugatuck area.
5.0
Nice mini vacation
We really enjoyed the property, the location was great and the neighborhood was very safe and nice. We would definitely stay there again. It was a very nice way to spend time with friends and explore the Douglas and Saugatuck area.
5.0
This was a perfect location in Douglas. Close enough to walk just about anywhere you want. The house was nice, updated, clean, and had a great AC! Will def book again on our next trip.
5.0
Quick getaway
The home was warm, clean and as represented.
5.0
Perfect Weekend in Saugatuck
This was a perfect location in Douglas. Close enough to walk just about anywhere you want. The house was nice, updated, clean, and had a great AC! Will def book again on our next trip.
4.0
Property is clearly a quick flip for the owner to use as rental income. A lot of quick fixes with the renovations with lack of attn to details. Outside of that it was a very nice property and we really enjoyed our vacation.
Pros:
- Pet friendly
1st floor renovation with modern - conveniences.
- location
- price
Cons (opportunities)
- structure of house is questionable
- No hot tub or pool
- no grill
- landscaping was lacking
5.0
Our stay at Sunshine in the Trees was a Wonderful Mini-Vacation!! The location is perfect. One mile from downtown Saugatuck and a couple of blocks from downtown Douglas.
The house is clean, inviting and everything you need is provided.
4.0
August review
Property is clearly a quick flip for the owner to use as rental income. A lot of quick fixes with the renovations with lack of attn to details. Outside of that it was a very nice property and we really enjoyed our vacation.
Pros:
- Pet friendly
1st floor renovation with modern - conveniences.
- location
- price
Cons (opportunities)
- structure of house is questionable
- No hot tub or pool
- no grill
- landscaping was lacking
5.0
The size and location of the house was perfect! Big kitchen, 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a great patio and a fire pit area made this a perfect place for my family to meet and hang out. Ideal location to walk to downtown Douglas and a short drive to Saugatuk to explore the shops and Oval Beach. Would definitely recommend staying here!
5.0
Sunshine in the Trees
Our stay at Sunshine in the Trees was a Wonderful Mini-Vacation!! The location is perfect. One mile from downtown Saugatuck and a couple of blocks from downtown Douglas.
The house is clean, inviting and everything you need is provided.
5.0
Awesome house!
The size and location of the house was perfect! Big kitchen, 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a great patio and a fire pit area made this a perfect place for my family to meet and hang out. Ideal location to walk to downtown Douglas and a short drive to Saugatuk to explore the shops and Oval Beach. Would definitely recommend staying here!
5.0
The house is bright and cheery with lots of space to move around. The beds are very comfy. The kitchen is huge and has everything you could possibly need. We enjoyed having coffee in the a.m. on the back porch looking out onto Main St. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Comfortable home with great location
The house is bright and cheery with lots of space to move around. The beds are very comfy. The kitchen is huge and has everything you could possibly need. We enjoyed having coffee in the a.m. on the back porch looking out onto Main St. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
The house is bright and cheery with lots of space to move around. The beds are very comfy. The kitchen is huge and has everything you could possibly need. We enjoyed having coffee in the a.m. on the back porch looking out onto Main St. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Had a nice weekend at the house, everything you needed was there. Only one thing I should mention to warn people, don’t put the dishes ( nice dishes) in the microwave, burned and blistered my hand getting my coffee mug out because whatever the dishes are made of get really really hot. Overall really nice stay. Would stay again, love Douglas!
5.0
Great location. It’s close to downtown and the harbor, and it’s just a short drive to the beach.
5.0
Great location
Great location. It’s close to downtown and the harbor, and it’s just a short drive to the beach.
4.0
The house was very clean and well supplied. They do need better directions on how to use the door keypads when leaving.
4.0
Close to everything.
The house was very clean and well supplied. They do need better directions on how to use the door keypads when leaving.
5.0
Sisters Weekend
Had a nice weekend at the house, everything you needed was there. Only one thing I should mention to warn people, don’t put the dishes ( nice dishes) in the microwave, burned and blistered my hand getting my coffee mug out because whatever the dishes are made of get really really hot. Overall really nice stay. Would stay again, love Douglas!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Saugatuck?
The average price for a rental in Saugatuck is $506 per night. This rental is $50 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Classic, renovated home in a quiet downtown location - walk to everything. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Classic, renovated home in a quiet downtown location - walk to everything pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Classic, renovated home in a quiet downtown location - walk to everything?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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