5BR Saugatuck-Area Home with Incredible Views

Welcome to River View Retreat, a spacious 3,300 sq ft home in the heart of Douglas, Michigan. Enjoy stunning views across all three floors. Just minutes from the boutiques, restaurants, and beaches of Saugatuck. With 5 bedrooms, 4+ bathrooms, several living areas, and a hot tub, this property has the space you need for a relaxing getaway.

INSIDE THE HOME
Spread across three stories, the home is designed for groups who want to be together and have space to breathe. The sun room offers stunning year-round views of the river and is the kind of room people gravitate toward at every hour of the day. The main floor flows naturally from well-stocked-kitchen to dining to living areas, making group meals and late-night gatherings easy. Step outside to the deck for evening dining with a sunset backdrop, and relax the day away on the outdoor sectional. Then wind down in the private hot tub or next to the fireplace.

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. On the main floor there is a king bedroom with ensuite bathroom with safety bars. 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. At the outdoor dining table 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
You're a short walk from Kalamazoo Lake and the Kalamazoo River, and just a few minutes by car from Oval Beach, Butler Street's galleries and dining, and the best of Saugatuck-Douglas. Whether your group is here for a summer beach weekend, a fall color getaway, or a cozy winter escape, the location delivers in every season.