On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kalamazoo Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Michigan with a stay here. Saugatuck Chain Ferry and Wicks Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
Butler Street - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Oval Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Holland Station - 20 min drive
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
The Butler - 6 min drive
Wicks Park Bar & Grille - 6 min drive
Sand Bar Saloon - 6 min drive
Uncommon Coffee Roasters - 6 min drive
Coral Gables Il Forno - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Your Michigan Cottage Awaits!
Escape to Green Gables! This is Pure Michigan living at its finest. Sleep up to 15 guests in this spacious, cozy cottage. Each suite is dressed in ultra-comfortable, crisp bedding from Parachute. Relish the outdoor space where you feel like you've entered a secret garden with towering trees and beautiful foliage. Enjoy a large outdoor gathering with plentiful seating and a toasty fire pit. Looking to venture out? Walk to the Saugatuck Chain Ferry, Mt. Baldhead, and other nearby hotspots
Being an Art Coast Property, guests of Green Gables have access to round-the-clock guest support. Simply give us a ring and we are there to assist! You will receive a specially curated Guidebook prior to arrival, which will have our contact information, particulars about the house, tried-and-true recommendations, and a list of our concierge offerings.
Welcome to the Heart of the Art Coast!
Green Gables is located in the picturesque town of Douglas. Sister town to Saugatuck, Douglas is a laid-back, yet high-class, travel destination, known for its world-renowned art galleries. Douglas is quiet enough to sit outside and hear nothing but the breeze and the birds chirping, yet vibrant enough to offer food, drinks, and entertainment that would suit a city many times its size. Locally owned businesses line the streets of downtown, and if you manage to exhaust Downtown Douglas (which you may not), Downtown Saugatuck is less than five minutes away by car or easily available on foot or by bicycle.
After you’ve sampled the local food and drinks, many grown right here in this top-producing agricultural region, and shopped at our many independent boutiques, head out into Pure Michigan's natural beauty at our gorgeous beaches, trails, and state parks. Nearby Oval Beach was ranked by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the top 25 best shorelines on the entire planet! Rent a watercraft or take a dip in sparkling, immaculate Lake Michigan, then climb our mountainous sand dunes to shady wooded trails.
Your safety and security are our top priority. Keyless Entry allows for a flexible check-in. You will be provided with a customized code prior to your arrival.
Welcome to Green Gables, where high-end luxury detailing meets family-friendly functionality. This enormous space comfortably fits 15 of your nearest and dearest! You will compromise nothing with this home featuring both indoor and outdoor beauty, both charm and utility, both historic presence and modern updates. Gleaming hardwood floors, loads of space, tasteful updates, and endless opportunities for FUN!
As you enter the main level, you will find flowing entertaining and living spaces for chatting around the fireplace, cooking and dining at home, and spreading out onto the wide porch and beautiful backyard oasis. Grab a cup of coffee or tea from our locally sourced beverage bar and choose from a plethora of cozy seating choices! The main floor is also home to a queen pullout room, queen bedroom, two full baths, and separate full-scale laundry facilities. Head upstairs to find one king bedroom, one queen bedroom, a family room with both a queen bed and two twins, and a large full bathroom. In the lower level, you will find the ultimate hangout space, another full bathroom, and a bedroom perfect for a kiddo sleepover party with three twins and a trundle bed. All bedrooms are stocked with gorgeous Parachute linens, and all baths feature luxury bath products.
The parklike outdoor space offers vacation joy for every age. Little ones will spend hours playing in the adorable custom playhouse, while adults enjoy a local Michigan beer or wine on the expansive and shaded patio. Get a pickup game of basketball going and pluck some herbs from the garden for dinner or cocktails. Grilling is a delight at this property! The whole group can end their day around the large stone fire pit with ample space for the whole crew.
Green Gables is mere steps from Downtown Douglas and a short drive from Saugatuck, Fennville, many beaches, and various wineries/breweries. Don't feel like driving? No problem there! The Saugatuck Township Interurban Transit Authority offers pick-ups and drop-offs for only $1 each way to anywhere in Saugatuck Township. Simply call in the moment or ahead and reserve a time and pick-up/drop-off location, and your chariot awaits!
Want to venture out into the rest of Michigan's Art Coast? Downtown South Haven and Holland are only a 20-minute drive away and offer a whole different vibe filled with other activities to explore!
We love a gathering of loved ones but there are to be no events on property. If you’re a group that likes to play loud music into the wee hours of the night, this is not the property for you. Neighborhood quiet hours between 10pm-7am are strictly enforced.
Primary Reservation Holder must be above the age of 25.
We love our pets! We invite you to bring up to 2 doggies. Our Pet Fee is $145 and will include a Pet Basket for you to use during your stay: Food and Water Bowls, Waste Bags, Lavender Pet Shampoo, Pet Stain Remover, Puppy Towel, and a little Treat :) Woof Woof! Please reach out at the time of booking so we can approve your doggy guest stay and prep the home for their arrival.
*Interested in Green Gables but don't necessarily need 6 bedrooms? This listing can be available without the lower level making it a 4-bedroom house. Inquire within for more information.
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 3,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Your Michigan Cottage Awaits! to the airport?
This vacation home is 46.8 mi (51-min drive) away from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Your Michigan Cottage Awaits! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Your Michigan Cottage Awaits! to the beach?
This vacation home is 1.9 mi (7-min drive) from Oval Beach and 8.7 mi (15-min drive) from Laketown Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Your Michigan Cottage Awaits! offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Your Michigan Cottage Awaits!?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Your Michigan Cottage Awaits!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Your Michigan Cottage Awaits!?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Your Michigan Cottage Awaits! have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Your Michigan Cottage Awaits! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Your Michigan Cottage Awaits! to downtown Douglas?
This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Douglas.
Your Michigan Cottage Awaits! Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jesse D.
Jul 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Jesse D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Gretchen R.
May 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Here for a family wedding
We enjoyed the vrbo and overall would definitely stay here again! Our only fairly minor complaint would just be that the second floor was pretty warm. The air conditioning unit seemed to have trouble cooling the main floor even but especially the second floor bedrooms. It was unusually warm outside (80s) for this time of year. We had a power outage due to severe storms in the area which made the online guide book impossible to access so I recommend screenshotting some things in case this happens to you during your stay! Even Once the power was restored, the internet never worked again. So accessing guidebook, maps, internet searches for local things to do etc was not possible and the TVs wouldn’t work either. The house was well appointed and we would still stay here again. .
Gretchen R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adam T.
Feb 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
An incredible winter getaway!
We are so grateful we found this absolute gem of a property in Douglas. As much as we would have loved to see the space in the summer and use it's summer amenities, it was a stellar hideaway for a friends retreat in the middle of January.Everything was spotless and so dang tasteful. The bedrooms were amazing with the softest sheets and pillows we've ever experienced away from home. The showers and bathrooms were fantastic. Nice soap, too! We had everything we could possibly need in the kitchen and cooked most of our meals at home. (Made sure to check out The Southerner - a MUST have).We had so much fun in the living room and downstairs game room with cozy fireplaces and comfortable furniture. Of course - NO vacation is complete without a hot tub and it was the highlight of the weekend. Even as cold as it was - enjoying an amazing hot tub under the stars with deer running around was unforgettable.It was a wonderful weekend.Thanks so much Art Coast Properties! We'll be back!
Adam T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Jeremy H.
Jan 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
We loved our stay at Green Gables and hope to return again soon. We had 9 adults staying in the space, and everyone felt they had adequate space and good privacy. The house was spotless, the instruction manual was easy to follow, and the location was perfect for what we needed.
Jeremy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ellen G.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family vacation at Green Gables!
We had a wonderful stay at Green Gables. We hiked, biked, swam and cooked delicious dinners.
Ellen G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marjorie G.
Aug 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and comfortable home for a large family gathering near nice beach and unique shops
Perfect place with nice gathering spaces inside and out. Beautiful landscape and cute little playhouse. Everyone loved the comfort and style of this home. Close to beach, shopping and pickle ball courts! Absolutely wonderful — will look forward to returning.