Douglas 'Whispering Winds' Cottage w/ Beach!
Description
Stretches of soft sand and the soothing waters of Lake Michigan await at this 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom cottage. This Douglas vacation rental nestled in the dunes along the lakeshore features vintage wooden interiors, water views both inside and out, and tons of outdoor spaces to enjoy the surroundings. Soak up the sun on the screened porch, relax with family and friends by the fire pit, or grab a lounge chair and unwind on the private beach. Trails, dune rides, and local eats are all close by.
Amenities
- Essentials
- Waterfront
- Washer
- Deck
- Kitchen
- Wireless Internet (WIFI)
- Cable/Satellite TV
Map
Location Details
LAKE MICHIGAN: Private beach (on-site), Douglas Beach Park (0.3 miles), Safe Harbor Tower Marine (1.4 miles), Oval Beach (2.1 miles), Pier Cove Park (5.4 miles)
PARKS & PRESERVES: Mount Baldhead Park (1.5 miles), Wade's Bayou Memorial Park (1.7 miles), West Side County Park (6.3 miles), Saugatuck Dunes State Park (6.7 miles), Holland State Park - Macatawa Campground (20.5 miles)
OUTDOOR FUN: Saugatuck Dune Rides (4.1 miles), Star of Saugatuck Boat Cruises (4.1 miles), Outdoor Discovery Center (10.6 miles), Windmill Island Gardens (15.8 miles), Nelis' Dutch Village (18.3 miles)
AIRPORT: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (46.8 miles)
Reviews
Amazing location, historic gem, house needs major work
3/5 The property location and historic home are quite special—however, this house is not in rental condition. The house is cluttered with personal memorabilia and lacked basic cleanliness from the kitchen to the bed linens (cobwebs, rust, dust, sand, etc). The bathrooms are updated and in good working condition. The kitchen is tiny and limited functionality for feeding our group of 10. The general feeling is that while it is charming and one of the oldest homes in the area, it is very tired and needs a lot of updating to be a fully functional rental for a family of 10. With more attention this could be a fantastic vacation cottage. The beach access, deck and porch are lovely. We hope the house gets the love and upkeep that it deserves.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Great beach vacation house
5/5 Wonderful beach. Great deck overlooking it. Charming spacious 5 bedroom with lots of living space. We loved the screened in porch where we ate our meals and played games. Lots of steps to the house and down to the beach in case you have older family members. Loved watching the sunset every night sitting on the deck.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Family summer vacation
5/5 We absolutely loved the charm of the cabin. The property and location were perfect! Our kids were at the beach throughout the day, every day.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Lovely stay on Lake Michigan!
5/5 The wooded setting directly on Lake Michigan was perfection. We loved the screened in front porch for all of our meals, morning coffee and game times. The deck was our sunset watching base and a shady reading spot during the day. The private beach was well appointed with lots of beach chairs. The fire pit behind the house in the forested area was great for our s'more making! Thanks for sharing your family cottage with us!
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Lovely week at Whispering Winds!
5/5 We were welcomed to the cottage by Kathy with fresh blueberries and local pastries. The setting amidst the trees directly on Lake Michigan was just spectacular! We especially loved the screened in front porch where we ate all of our meals and enjoyed morning coffee. The deck overlooking the beach was perfect for our sunset viewings. The private beach was perfection and stocked with plenty of extra beach chairs. Thank you so much for sharing your family cottage with us!
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