Saugatuck / Douglas Cosy Cottage zu Fuß in die Stadt, 1 Meile zum Lake Michigan

Thank you, I love the vintage cottage reference and will use it in the future when talking about the “Blue Star Mansion”! The 5 Star rating makes me feel my heart and soul investment for guests is appreciated.

Thank you for your comments and for pointing out why I love my cottage and this Douglas location! I see deer sleeping in the yard and I smile. AND the butterflies, it’s a bumper year. They love the butterfly bushes, happily sharing with bees. I’d love for you to be a guest again.

My guests work hard and deserve a quiet respite from daily life. I am happy and fortunate to make my cottage available. When I hear an appreciative review it’s a warm feeling. New this week I am replacing the night stands in the bedroom with simple stands that have 2 plug outlets and 2 usb ports on each. How convenient for guests booked 8/10/25 going forward!

It’s a pleasure for me to personally welcome guests to the cottage and make sure they have a stress free stay. I always enjoy the opportunity to meet them.

I love it when a guest says “ we had a very good stay”! The Blue Star Mansion is a true vintage cottage; formerly on the Lake shore, it was moved a mile inland in 1950. A walk down the road is a beautiful experience at Sunset. Deer are having their dinner as we walk by. Wish I knew what more I should add to the kitchen. I’ll begins asking guests when they are here.

I’m grateful for reviews like this that say fun, peaceful, wildlife, nearby activities and “a good place to stay”.

We encourage all our guests to let us know how we may improve their experience and to make suggestions. Sometimes this puts us under a microscope and we take a serious look at why the comments were made.

I appreciate the kind words about the comfort of the bed, the location (it’s excellent and quiet) and the recommendations. It’s a cottage, it’s rustic, my guests love it! First 3 stars in 8 years!

Hmmmm. Kurig does work, not that difficult. All could figure light over the dining table except this guest. Kitchen has 2 lights each with a wall switch and the vent over the stove has a light, duh? Guest was advised the dryer was not working. We ask each guest to ask questions via call or text. Most of her issues could have been figured out by calling. The cottage will not be painted white.

Having guests enjoy everything Saugatuck/Douglas AND The Blue Star Mansion is my vision. Guess what? There is now a vacuum in the cottage for guests to use. Book early for the best weeks of 2023!

I especially like this thorough review, and this particular guest left the cottage spotless! Thank you!! If you are a future guest, here’s what happened in June and early July. The cottage has been equipped with a new washing machine, a new tankless hot water system (water comes out cold for about 60 seconds), a standard coffee maker/ filters provided. Bring your favorite coffee or visit Uncommon Grounds/ Saugatuck for their local brand and others. You also have a Kurig to use with pods, finally I now provide extra bath and hand towels and washcloths, plus a hamper for your used towels. I reinvest to make your stay better than ever! Come for a visit.

I always take guest comments to heart & appreciate constructive suggestions. This is a true cottage (see my pics) built somewhere near the 1920’s. The guest said there were wires running everywhere and yes wires from a low voltage antiquated lighting system run through the ceilings & that’s not everywhere. Lighting was replaced with well placed floor and table lamps. With 2 ceiling fans and a floor fan, the cobwebs form more than average. I go through taking them down between guests. I’ve never tried 4 people in the kitchen, honestly 2 can work in it easily. It’s a small cottage and 2 adults with a grown girl & boy may get cramped, but the guest didn’t mention anything about the queen size inflatable bed they brought or the 75 lb dog. The air conditioner can be adjusted colder during the day & guests are advised to leave the air on all day so they can enjoy a cooler cottage at night. The cloths dryer was repaired literally the week before this guest arrived, previous guests overloaded it and internal wires were shaken loose. I’ll have it looked at again, and I’m advising guests that the dryer is out of service. If you are considering my cottage, you’ll love the outdoor deck with bench seating and a quaint table and chairs, all with cushions. Beach towels, chairs, umbrella and cooler furnished. Come enjoy a real cottage and if it rains, enjoy Netflix or Amazon Prime, free WiFi. If you flip a switch and it doesn’t work for you, it probably controls outside. Don E.

What delightful guests ! The new (last year) walking and bike path that goes directly in front of the cottage has made it convenient for guests to safely walk to the beaches and downtown Douglas, restaurants and over the bridge to Saugatuck. and for nonwalkers, a call to the Douglas shuttle bus and for a buck it will pick guests up at the cottage and take them anywhere in the township including beaches, and pick them up to bring them back. Parking problem solved..