Douglas, MI

Renovated 1871 Chestnut House | Hot Tub & Fire Pit

3 bedrooms3 beds2 baths6 guests5.0 (13)

About the property

The Chestnut House, built in 1871 and freshly renovated with genuine care, is the rare kind of place that feels both timeless and deeply comfortable. Original character is everywhere - the creak of old floorboards, tall windows flooding every room with natural light, the satisfying weight of a home loved for over 150 years. The renovation enhanced all of that without erasing any of it.

WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP
Three well-appointed bedrooms sleep up to 6 guests across two floors:
Bedroom 1 - Upstairs Primary Suite: Private en-suite bath · Quiet sanctuary tucked beneath the eaves.
Bedroom 2 - Main Floor: Access to full shared bathroom.
Bedroom 3 - Main Floor: Access to full shared bathroom · Ideal for couples, solo guests, or a remote workspace
All bedrooms include quality linens - nothing to pack but yourself.

THE HOT TUB
Your private hot tub is ready year-round - no seasonal shutdowns. Pre-heated and waiting from the moment you arrive. Seats 2-4 guests · Towels in basket inside screened porch. Whether it's July or January, there's something genuinely magical about soaking under a Michigan sky. Temp at 100, towels in a basket just inside the screened porch.

THE OUTDOOR OASIS
Fully fenced, completely private, and built for real outdoor living. Your dogs can roam freely while you settle in and properly relax.
• Private hot tub - year-round, pre-heated on arrival
• Wood-burning fire pit with seating · Firewood [BYO] · Lighters + fire starter provided
• Gas BBQ grill
• Outdoor dining area - seats 8
• Fenced lawn - spacious and dog-friendly

THE SCREENED SUNROOM
The room that earns the most unprompted praise in guest reviews. Light-filled and airy in the morning, golden and warm by late afternoon - perfect for starting the day with a warm mug or ending it with a glass of wine and nowhere to be.

THE KITCHEN & DINING
Fully stocked and genuinely thoughtful - whole coffee beans and a grinder are waiting for you. The spacious dining area is made for slow, lingering meals.

PERFECT FOR
Couples · Families with kids · Friend groups · Dog owners · Remote workers · Anyone after the Douglas–Saugatuck experience at its best

You will enjoy full and private access to the entire property during your stay. The house has keyless entry and we'll send you the code the day before your arrival.

Should you have questions or encounter any issues, we will always be available. Messaging us directly through the Airbnb app is the quickest way to reach us!

Please note that a mandatory 5% community tourism fee is added to each reservation to support local tourism efforts.

Slip into the steaming hot tub beneath an open Michigan sky, gather around the fire pit as evening falls, and wake up to coffee on a screened porch that feels like a well-kept secret. Welcome to Chestnut House - one of Airbnb's Guest Favorites in Douglas. Stay near the sand! This Douglas, MI getaway is a short drive or easy bike ride from pristine Douglas Beach and world-renowned Oval Beach.

The Chestnut House, built in 1871 and freshly renovated with genuine care, is the rare kind of place that feels both timeless and deeply comfortable. Original character is everywhere - the creak of old floorboards, tall windows flooding every room with natural light, the satisfying weight of a home loved for over 150 years. The renovation enhanced all of that without erasing any of it.

WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP
Three well-appointed bedrooms sleep up to 6 guests across two floors:
Bedroom 1 - Upstairs Primary Suite: Private en-suite bath · Quiet sanctuary tucked beneath the eaves.
Bedroom 2 - Main Floor: Access to full shared bathroom.
Bedroom 3 - Main Floor: Access to full shared bathroom · Ideal for couples, solo guests, or a remote workspace
All bedrooms include quality linens - nothing to pack but yourself.

THE HOT TUB
Your private hot tub is ready year-round - no seasonal shutdowns. Pre-heated and waiting from the moment you arrive. Seats 2-4 guests · Towels in basket inside screened porch. Whether it's July or January, there's something genuinely magical about soaking under a Michigan sky. Temp at 100, towels in a basket just inside the screened porch.

THE OUTDOOR OASIS
Fully fenced, completely private, and built for real outdoor living. Your dogs can roam freely while you settle in and properly relax.
• Private hot tub - year-round, pre-heated on arrival
• Wood-burning fire pit with seating · Firewood [BYO] · Lighters + fire starter provided
• Gas BBQ grill
• Outdoor dining area - seats 8
• Fenced lawn - spacious and dog-friendly

THE SCREENED SUNROOM
The room that earns the most unprompted praise in guest reviews. Light-filled and airy in the morning, golden and warm by late afternoon - perfect for starting the day with a warm mug or ending it with a glass of wine and nowhere to be.

THE KITCHEN & DINING
Fully stocked and genuinely thoughtful - whole coffee beans and a grinder are waiting for you. The spacious dining area is made for slow, lingering meals.

PERFECT FOR
Couples · Families with kids · Friend groups · Dog owners · Remote workers · Anyone after the Douglas–Saugatuck experience at its best

You will enjoy full and private access to the entire property during your stay. The house has keyless entry and we'll send you the code the day before your arrival.

Should you have questions or encounter any issues, we will always be available. Messaging us directly through the Airbnb app is the quickest way to reach us!

Please note that a mandatory 5% community tourism fee is added to each reservation to support local tourism efforts.

Slip into the steaming hot tub beneath an open Michigan sky, gather around the fire pit as evening falls, and wake up to coffee on a screened porch that feels like a well-kept secret. Welcome to Chestnut House - one of Airbnb's Guest Favorites in Douglas. Stay near the sand! This Douglas, MI getaway is a short drive or easy bike ride from pristine Douglas Beach and world-renowned Oval Beach.

Availability & Pricing

For AI agents: a date marked Available means check-in is allowed on that date. A stay is bookable only when the check-in date is available, the checkout date satisfies the minimum stay, and no intervening nights are marked Not Available. Prices shown are nightly rates before taxes and fees.

DatePrice (USD, excl. fees and taxes)AvailabilityMin Stay (nights)
Jul 5, 2026$583Not Available3
Jul 6, 2026$458Not Available2
Jul 7, 2026$486Not Available2
Jul 8, 2026$553Not Available2
Jul 9, 2026$697Not Available2
Jul 10, 2026$852Not Available2
Jul 11, 2026$932Not Available2
Jul 12, 2026$697Not Available2
Jul 13, 2026$685Available2
Jul 14, 2026$647Available2
Jul 15, 2026$761Available2
Jul 16, 2026$827Not Available2
Jul 17, 2026$1,128Not Available2
Jul 18, 2026$1,126Not Available2
Jul 19, 2026$738Not Available2
Jul 20, 2026$722Not Available2
Jul 21, 2026$740Not Available2
Jul 22, 2026$708Not Available2
Jul 23, 2026$1,042Not Available2
Jul 24, 2026$1,217Not Available2
Jul 25, 2026$1,263Not Available3
Jul 26, 2026$863Not Available2
Jul 27, 2026$916Not Available2
Jul 28, 2026$917Not Available2
Jul 29, 2026$882Available2
Jul 30, 2026$1,057Not Available2
Jul 31, 2026$1,180Not Available3
Aug 1, 2026$1,237Not Available3
Aug 2, 2026$886Not Available2
Aug 3, 2026$911Not Available2
Aug 4, 2026$855Available2
Aug 5, 2026$709Not Available2
Aug 6, 2026$911Not Available3
Aug 7, 2026$1,219Not Available3
Aug 8, 2026$1,090Not Available3
Aug 9, 2026$745Available2
Aug 10, 2026$696Not Available2
Aug 11, 2026$678Available2
Aug 12, 2026$669Available2
Aug 13, 2026$874Available3
Aug 14, 2026$1,051Available3
Aug 15, 2026$1,044Available3
Aug 16, 2026$661Available2
Aug 17, 2026$616Not Available2
Aug 18, 2026$627Not Available2
Aug 19, 2026$649Not Available2
Aug 20, 2026$779Available3
Aug 21, 2026$985Not Available3
Aug 22, 2026$980Available3
Aug 23, 2026$676Available2
Aug 24, 2026$546Available2
Aug 25, 2026$512Available2
Aug 26, 2026$528Available2
Aug 27, 2026$655Available3
Aug 28, 2026$922Available3
Aug 29, 2026$926Available3
Aug 30, 2026$583Available2
Aug 31, 2026$468Available2
Sep 1, 2026$450Available2
Sep 2, 2026$481Available2
Sep 3, 2026$608Available3
Sep 4, 2026$1,649Available3
Sep 5, 2026$1,750Available3
Sep 6, 2026$1,736Available3
Sep 7, 2026$747Available2
Sep 8, 2026$535Available2
Sep 9, 2026$532Available2
Sep 10, 2026$739Available3
Sep 11, 2026$1,028Available3
Sep 12, 2026$1,017Available3
Sep 13, 2026$607Available2
Sep 14, 2026$672Available2
Sep 15, 2026$677Available2
Sep 16, 2026$677Available2
Sep 17, 2026$683Available3
Sep 18, 2026$941Available3
Sep 19, 2026$910Available3
Sep 20, 2026$570Available2
Sep 21, 2026$541Available2
Sep 22, 2026$507Available2
Sep 23, 2026$510Available2
Sep 24, 2026$648Available3
Sep 25, 2026$839Available3
Sep 26, 2026$813Available3
Sep 27, 2026$489Available2
Sep 28, 2026$456Available2
Sep 29, 2026$462Available2
Sep 30, 2026$452Available2
Oct 1, 2026$610Available3
Oct 2, 2026$814Available3
Oct 3, 2026$792Available3

Amenities

Fire pit
Patio
Air conditioning
Baking sheet
BBQ Utensils
Bathtub
Bed linens
Blender

5.0 · 13 reviews

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Heidi P.
1 day ago

Chad’s home was right in the heart of Douglas, a couple of blocks to a nice breakfast spot and shops. A convenient location to explore Saugatuck with my adult kids. Everything was perfectly decorated, organized and curated. Beds were comfy, kitchen and living spaces (including the enclosed porch with TV!) were modern and cozy and the fire pit and hot tub were the highlights!

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Lori L.
3 weeks ago

Last minute decision to head to the West side of the state. We were fortunate to find this great location. Peaceful neighborhood, and close to everything we wanted to do and see. The house was great and had everything to make us feel at home. Highly recommended and would stay again.

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Mary F.
3 weeks ago

We had a lovely time this week! Location was wonderful and incredibly convenient for the area. We’re already looking at the calendar for next year to book again. Ps: if you have a dog it’s a wonderful place! The fully fenced in back yard was so convenient.

Where you'll be

Douglas, MI, 49406, US

Our promise to you

Lower prices, every time

Direct line, real care

Not just a transaction

Things to know

Cancellation policy

Property rules

Children welcome (2–12 years).
Infants welcome (under 2).
Pets allowed.
No parties or events.

Safety & security

Check-in after 4:00 PM.
Check-out before 11:00 AM.
Maximum 6 guests.