Douglas, Michigan
Chateau d'Vine is a historical home with Victorian nods and wine themed rooms. The home is located on the border of Saugatuck and Douglas just north of the historic Root Beer Barrel on the road to Oval Beach. Built in the 1870's by William Graham Tisdale, the main house, three cabins and a recreation room is the perfect getaway location for a large group of family and friends. This home comes from a labor of love from the owners who are passionate about the arts, enjoying wine and playing games
Immerse yourself in the best of Michigan's lakeshore at this Upscale Lakeshore vacation home. Our team has curated a collection of exceptional products from a few of our favorite local businesses to enhance your stay. Indulge in the luxury of Bondi Salon's hair products, elevate your culinary experiences with Fustini's olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and start your mornings right with our own custom blend of aromatic coffee from Uncommon Coffee Roasters.
Our rentals are equipped with all the basic cooking essentials you'll need for a seamless cooking experience. Including pots and pans, utensils, a wide array of spices and seasonings and more. Whip up your favorite recipes, experiment with new local flavors, and savor the joy of cooking in the comfort of your home away from home.
Bring your furry friends along on your next vacation! Please let us know in advance if you're bringing your pets with you. We happily welcome up to two dogs on our premises. A dog guest fee charge of $145 will apply (emotional support included and feline friends are prohibited).
For summer bookings, check-ins may be required Monday through Friday. If you have any issues booking, please reach out to us directly at Upscale Lakeshore, West Michigan.
Outdoor furniture may be winterized from December - May.
Guest Cottages are closed from December - April (weather dependent):
Please inquire about cottage availability prior to booking for the months of December - April. The max occupancy for the Main House is 13 guests , when the 3 separate cabins closed for the winter. Pricing will reflect this for the winter months, please note that cleaning price may seem high during the winter months, but due to limitation with the booking platforms the cleaning price has to remain to account for the reservations for non winter months. Nightly rates will be adjusted to account for this for bookings in December to April.
All Upscale Lakeshore vacation rentals follow local and state tax rules. Your booking will include applicable taxes, a cleaning fee along with a safety and damage protection policy. We want to ensure the safety and security of our guests and properties. When you book a vacation home with us, you will be required to sign a rental agreement after booking along with completing a verification process. To complete the verification, you will be contacted via email and/or text message. Please be sure to complete this before your arrival, so we can confirm your reservation.
Please review our cancellation policy from our rental agreement below as our cancellation policy varies ever so slightly from those on some booking platforms. Our rental agreement is included prior to completing your reservation and will supersede the cancellation policies listed on some booking sites.
Cancellation Policy: We hope you will not need to cancel your time away, but in the event that you do the following terms will apply. Please note there is a non-refundable credit card processing fee.
-100% refund (MINUS the non-refundable credit card processing fee) if you cancel within 30 days prior to check-in
-50% refund (MINUS the non-refundable credit card processing fee) if you cancel between 7 to 30 days prior to check-in
-No refund if you cancel within 7 days of check-in
We recommend securing travel insurance to protect your investment should you need to cancel your reservation outside of the allotted window or due to inclement weather or any other factor.
With Chateau d'vine being an Upscale Lakeshore Vacation Property, we are here for you when you need us most. We will be available via text, email, and through any booking platform.
Welcome to the darling town of Douglas!
Chateau d'vine is located just a 5 minute drive into downtown Douglas. Enjoy strolling Center Street and hitting all the restaurants and shops this quaint town has to offer. From Douglas' famous antique shops to locally roasted coffee, jam and jelly shops. There is no shortage of fabulous places to ignite the senses. After spending a day checking out your neighborhood of Douglas, take a nice walk to hop on the Saugatuck Chain Ferry. In service since 1838, this little boat is chain pulled across the Kalamazoo River and plops you right in the heart of Saugatuck. With this towns huge art scene boasting various art festivals throughout the summer season, you are sure to find a treasure for you or a loved one back home. Saugatuck allows open container in the "social district" off Butler and Water Streets. Enjoy a beverage from one of the local watering holes and feel free to bring it with you as you walk the lively riverfront.
Get outside and enjoy the nature that the area has to offer! With a plethora of wooded foot and bike trails that lead to the beach, take a pep step through the dunes to find your perfect sunset over Lake Michigan. Prefer something that requires a bit less exertion Head over to one of the local wineries or breweries to test taste some of the yumminess that Michigan has to offer.
You'll find a more detailed list of tried and true local recommendations upon check in.
You will have access to the entire property. With our keyless entry, you can enjoy a flexible check-in any time after the designated check-in time on your arrival date and guests can conveniently gain access via the smart lock.
Check-in Time - 4:00 pm
Check-out Time - 10:00 am
Chateau d’Vine is the perfect place to unwind with a glass of locally sourced wine and one of the 100+ games available from the game selection in the recreation room. Grill and dine outside, play lawn games, or soak in the heated hot tub with panoramic views of the expansive natural wetlands. Finally, gather around the fire for s’mores before snuggling into one of the many bed options available. The home will comfortably accommodate all guests, with plenty of room for everyone to stretch out and enjoy a little privacy in a smaller area if needed. This is the ideal location for extended vacations, family gatherings, retreats and more.
House Layout
Main Level:
Kitchen
Living Room with fireplace and television
Dining Room
King Bedroom with Twin Pullout and ensuite walk-in shower
Queen Bedroom with ensuite shower tub
Upper Level:
King Bedroom with Full Pullout and ensuite soaking tub and walk-in shower
Queen Bedroom
Twin over Twin Bunk Bedroom with Trundle
Full Bath with shower tub
Cottage Layout
Cottage 1:
Queen Bedroom with Full Pullout Sofa
Full Bath with walk-in shower
Cottage 2:
Queen Bedroom
Full Bath with walk-in shower
Cottage 3:
King Bedroom with Full Pullout Sofa
Full Bath with walk-in shower
Recreation Room:
Living area with television, card and poker table and over 100+ games
Outdoor Space:
Spacious backyard with hot tub, outdoor dining area and bonfire pit
Chateau d'Vine is within a 15 minute walk of Downtown Douglas and the Saugatuck Chain Ferry which takes you across the Kalamazoo River and drops you in Downtown Saugatuck. Fares are $2/person each way.
The Interurban is a on call public transportation service that services Saugatuck/Douglas/Fennville. Simply call the number and request a pickup. $1 fares each way!
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Our recent stay at the Chateau d’Vine left us with mixed feelings. While the main house was comfortable, we were disappointed to discover that the advertised rec room was unexpectedly unavailable throughout our entire stay. We chose this property for its 8 bedrooms and also with the understanding that the rec room, equipped with various games, would offer additional living space for our family. This wasn't communicated to us until the evening before arrival. Email communication up until the arrival date mentioned instructions for accessing the rec room. It significantly impacted our overall experience. The limited living space in the main house became quite challenging, especially with a larger group. We were counting on the rec room for additional entertainment options and a place for family members to gather. Our frustration primarily stems from the lack of communication and compensation regarding the rec room's unavailability. While we understand that unexpected issues can arise, clear and proactive communication is crucial to ensure a positive guest experience.
Location was beautiful!! Probably not my best choice for a yoga retreat but we definitely made it work and we loved it! Luxurious rooms and the grounds were fantastic! Location was perfect and I’ll be back!
Great family getaway for a weekend wedding with extended family.
We enjoyed our stay here so much! It is in a great location. The house amenities offered everything you might need. It was very nice, cozy and clean. There was plenty of room for everyone. The back and front porch were extra nice with amazing views! The host was very helpful and communicated instantly. Our family would definitely stay here again!
Chateau d’Vine provided a wonderful location for a large family gathering. The house comfortably provided accommodations for multiple families with people ranging from ages 3 to 87. Very clean. Short drive to downtown Douglas, Saugatuck and beaches. Multiple fun activities (large firepit, hot tub, games). Plenty of seating inside and outside. I would definitely return for another visit!!
19 family members enjoyed 5 days at this well equipped and spacious resort. The 3 cottages were a great assit and the grounds were superb for adults and children. The hot tub and the seperared game room were thoroughly enjoyed. You can easily walk to Lake Michigan or Sagatuck. We plan to return.
We stayed in the Chateau for a high school friends reunion trip. Our group included 10 adults, 2 teens, 2 small children and 2 dogs. Plenty of space for all of us, lots of fun in the yard playing games. We utilized the fire pit nightly and the patio for coffee each morning. As noted, group space inside the house is small - but doable. And there is a ton of space outside. Highly recommend — clean, manager was responsive, check in/check out was easy and the “honey do” list was COMPLETELY reasonable! Really enjoyed our experience.
The property was well maintained - all the essentials were provided - great location for all the things to do in the area! Loved the front porch & the screened porch for meals! Only problem was hot water in the master bath! Everyone else had hot water! We didn't use the hot tub or firepit but great to have!
The property was just as described. It was 5 minutes at most from Saugatuck and minutes from the beach. We held a very private wedding there with about 10 guests. The grounds were pretty and there were tons of games for the kids to play with. Would highly recommend!
We 4 colleagues and our families decided to get away from Chicago for Thanksgiving weekend. This was a good place to get away to, with 5 bedrooms (including a kids room with a bunk bed) in the main house, three other bedrooms in standalone cabins, and a game room with enough games to keep a horde of kids occupied. The entire compound is well-maintained, and is great for a large group.
Great location and great amenities
Chateau D’Vine was the perfect location for our extended family as we celebrated our Mom’s 90th birthday! The property comfortably accommodated our family (13 adults, 2 children). The house and cottages were clean, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well appointed and the location was great!! We all had a wonderful time in this lovely setting!
Easy to book, very responsive hosts
Chateau D'Vine was the perfect spot for our family as we gathered for our son's wedding. The place was clean, the beds very comfortable. It's a charming old house. We found the inside common areas to be a little cramped for how many the house holds.
We had a great experience with Upscale Rentals. They were very responsive to all of our questions and the house and cabin came equipped with everything we needed. The game room was a nice addition for the kids but did have a very musty odor and the door was broken from the inside so if the kids shut the door tight they got trapped. Wait maybe that’s a good thing ? The living room is very small but it wasn’t a big deal for us, we mostly used the front porch and the screened in patio. One other piece of feedback, I would add another garbage container. For a home holding 23 people and once a week trash pick-up, we ran out of room in the bins.
Our family reunion included up to 18 guests and the facilities comfortably accommodated our family. The location is especially nice because you can walk/bike around the area and enjoy local highlights.
Something for everyone to do from yard games to hot tub to entertainment room. Comfortable lodging for all 20 of us and great location.
All 17 of us were very pleased with Chateau d’ Vine. Was everything that was advertised.
We were just 10 people so we had plenty of room in the four bedroom main house and three cabins. The kitchen was well appointed and we had enough seating at the dining table for all of us to dine together. The screened in porch was lovely, and mornings we sat out on the decks to listen to the birds. We saw some beautiful orioles and a green heron. The hot tub was well maintained and we had a nice soak after climbing the stairs at Mt Baldy. My 94YO father was thrilled to be able to spend time with all his children and most grandchildren in this beautiful setting.
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