Waterfront House in the center of the village

A fantastic experience beginning to end. The house is very clean, well stocked, and very comfortable. Everyone slept well in comfortable beds, and the kids enjoyed the stuffed bears that came in their twin beds! Truly a perfect location just a block from the business district and with a pier/dock for friends to boat over. Tons of room with two complete living areas and great outdoor space. The owners were very helpful and got a settled in nicely. I would highly recommend this home!!

Place is very old and and full of fruit flies and cobwebs.. Not compliant with ADA. Not suitable for older people. We feel we overpaid for this place.

Overall everything was great. Not setup for guests with limited mobility as more stairs then we realized and bathrooms difficult as tight quarters.Kitchen setup, utensils dinnerware/pans very good. Loved the screened in outdoor patio.

One of the nicest VRBO's we have ever stayed in. So well stocked in every way. Beautifully decoratored and amazing gathering spots. Close to town and shopping. Would highly recommend this house

I don't generally submit reviews about the properties that I rent, but this rental was exceptional! Everyone in our group marveled at the space and ambience of this house. We especially appreciated all the small touches that made us more comfortable during our stay: food and wine for us to enjoy, extra toilet paper and kleenex so we wouldn't run out, the variety of gathering places in the house suitable for a large group. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Bayou House and heartily recommend it to others!

Great experience! We loved the house and host!

Great property, excellent amenities, and very spacious. Room for everyone

The house was AMAZING with plenty of room for our whole family! It was clean, well stocked with eveything we needed, from beach chairs and towels to grills and kitchen supplies to cook! The kyacks were a hit as well as the fire pit for smores! Douglas is such a charming town. We thoroughly enjoyed our family vacation in Michigan.

Amazing property! Our family had an excellent time. The access to the lake with paddle boats and kayaks was so appreciated. The house was well appointed with amenities. Located in downtown Douglas, with easy access to a park for the kids and coffee for the adults! We will be back for sure.

Everything at this property in Douglas was perfect! Clear and accurate description, many amenities, and great communication! We did not want for anything. Would 100% stay here again and would recommend!

Bayou House is a beautifully appointed home in the heart of Douglas. Every detail is top notch from the beautiful towels and bed linens to bikes for any size. The owners made us feel super welcome and were very easy going. Highly recommended.

From our very warm welcome (with local delicacies, wine and even flowers) to a beautifully furnished home and spectacular water view - this was a wonderful 3 generations vacation. The town of Douglas is charming and we all enjoyed the many activities in the area, along with the paddle boarding and kayaking. We biked all over - so great! I totally recommend this beautiful house.

This house was the best vacation home! It is the most well appointed and well stocked home that we’ve ever rented. The location on the waterfront is perfect! It’s also located so close to downtown Douglas that we could walk to any shop or restaurant. We also walked and biked to Saugatuck. We loved our stay and hope to return next year!

5 Stars – A Perfect Stay for a Special Occasion!We recently stayed at this wonderful family home in Douglas, Michigan while in town for our daughter’s wedding—and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay!The home was beautifully maintained, spacious, and incredibly comfortable for our whole family. It had everything we needed and more—from a fully stocked kitchen and cozy bedrooms to inviting common areas where we could relax, reminisce, and celebrate this special time together.The location was ideal—just minutes from the charming shops and restaurants in downtown Douglas and Saugatuck, yet tucked away enough to enjoy peaceful mornings with a cup of coffee on the porch.Our hosts were fantastic—thoughtful, responsive, and truly welcoming. You can tell they care about creating a space that feels like home.This home played a big part in making our daughter’s wedding weekend unforgettable, and we’re so grateful for the memories made here. Highly recommend for families or groups looking for a comfortable and charming getaway in a great location!

We are a group of 8 lifetime friends that take a yearly trip together. We arrived and were greeted with music/lights on, and hostess treats-creating a lovely atmosphere after our travels. The house was pristine clean, wonderfully decorated, and supplied with anything we needed, including upgraded linens and bathroom toiletries. There were two kitchens fully stocked with any item you would need. The house accommodated many gathering areas for 8 people both inside and outside-living room & family room, 2 fire pits areas/screened in porch/upper deck & lower patios.The beds were very comfortable too. There were clear check-in/checkout directions and throughout the house-just be aware that the upper kitchen has an induction stovetop. The location is an easy walk to downtown while being very private. We would highly recommend this property and will stay here again.Thank you for a wonderful stay!

This property was perfect in every way for our group of friends! Very clean and well cared for, plenty of space, lots to do without even leaving the house..but plenty of fun close by also. The hosts are THE BEST..they left us special culinary treats and were very timely in all communications. We are already talking about coming back next autumn!

Our weekend stay was absolutely wonderful. The property was represented perfectly in the listing. The house was very well equipped, and every detail was fabulous. We arrived to fresh flowers and welcome treats. We appreciated that each bedroom and bath were complete for our guests (grown children). Well done!

This was the best Vrbo home that I have stayed in. It was a wonderful house for a get together for seven friends. The furnishings are lovely and the upstairs living room was a cozy place to gather. The hosts generously provided two bottles of wine, crackers, cheeses and several spreads. The beds were all very comfortable. We did alert the hosts to an issue with the house, and they corrected the problem immediately. Unfortunately, the weather turned colder the weekend we were there, and we did not make use of the backyard and all the paddle equipment. Maybe next time!

Our adult family convened for a relaxing week at the lake. Marta and her home were perfect. Great location, easy to walk to Douglas restaurants and Saugatuk was a nice walk or very quick drive. Excellently appointed. Thank you for a great week, we will be back. PS. Be sure to stop in the Petter Gallery by the bridge.

This property was perfect for our Labor Day weekend with friends. Plenty of restaurants within walking distance and a short bike ride (supplied) to the party town of Sagatuck. The owners thought of everything a group would need as the home was fully stocked! Between the kayaks, for outs, ping pong and pool tables, and bikes we were never at a loss for entertainment. A must stay if looking to stay in this area!!

The house was extremely comfortable, clean, and well-equipped. It got top reviews from the kids up to the grandmother. The kitchen(s), bathrooms, and bedrooms had everything needed. The mattresses were comfortable, which is rare in a rental. The pool and ping pong tables got plenty of usage as well as the kayaks and rowboat. It's also a very short walk to several good restaurants in Douglas. As with any property in Michigan, the mosquitoes come out at night, but there is plenty of space inside and a comfortable screened porch.

This home was better than the best. We were in awe the moment we walked in the front door. The host has everything you will need for a wonderful stay. From the kayaks to the numerous beach chairs and all the little things that made it spectacular. I would recommend this property to all