Douglas, MI

Renovated 1871 Chestnut House | Hot Tub & Fire Pit

3 bedrooms3 beds2 baths6 guests5.0 (14)

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 17, 2026$854Not Available2
Jul 18, 2026$864Not Available2
Jul 19, 2026$599Not Available2
Jul 20, 2026$728Not Available2
Jul 21, 2026$769Not Available2
Jul 22, 2026$780Not Available2
Jul 23, 2026$926Not Available2
Jul 24, 2026$1,043Not Available2
Jul 25, 2026$1,103Not Available2
Jul 26, 2026$814Not Available2
Jul 27, 2026$763Not Available2
Jul 28, 2026$846Not Available2
Jul 29, 2026$853Available2
Jul 30, 2026$979Not Available2
Jul 31, 2026$1,088Not Available2
Aug 1, 2026$1,312Not Available2
Aug 2, 2026$981Not Available2
Aug 3, 2026$1,085Not Available2
Aug 4, 2026$1,072Not Available2
Aug 5, 2026$1,055Not Available2
Aug 6, 2026$1,193Not Available3
Aug 7, 2026$1,536Not Available3
Aug 8, 2026$1,370Not Available3
Aug 9, 2026$967Not Available2
Aug 10, 2026$919Not Available2
Aug 11, 2026$887Not Available2
Aug 12, 2026$881Not Available2
Aug 13, 2026$1,150Not Available3
Aug 14, 2026$1,368Not Available3
Aug 15, 2026$1,339Not Available3
Aug 16, 2026$639Not Available2
Aug 17, 2026$602Not Available2
Aug 18, 2026$626Not Available2
Aug 19, 2026$651Not Available2
Aug 20, 2026$766Available3
Aug 21, 2026$980Not Available3
Aug 22, 2026$979Available3
Aug 23, 2026$669Available2
Aug 24, 2026$543Available2
Aug 25, 2026$519Available2
Aug 26, 2026$529Available2
Aug 27, 2026$661Available3
Aug 28, 2026$899Available3
Aug 29, 2026$907Not Available3
Aug 30, 2026$572Not Available2
Aug 31, 2026$474Not Available2
Sep 1, 2026$460Not Available2
Sep 2, 2026$498Not Available2
Sep 3, 2026$637Not Available3
Sep 4, 2026$1,394Not Available3
Sep 5, 2026$1,456Not Available3
Sep 6, 2026$1,416Not Available3
Sep 7, 2026$628Not Available2
Sep 8, 2026$434Available2
Sep 9, 2026$432Not Available2
Sep 10, 2026$614Available3
Sep 11, 2026$832Available3
Sep 12, 2026$813Available3
Sep 13, 2026$495Available2
Sep 14, 2026$467Available2
Sep 15, 2026$762Available2
Sep 16, 2026$672Available2
Sep 17, 2026$666Available3
Sep 18, 2026$919Available3
Sep 19, 2026$873Available3
Sep 20, 2026$553Available2
Sep 21, 2026$521Available2
Sep 22, 2026$491Available2
Sep 23, 2026$494Available2
Sep 24, 2026$631Available3
Sep 25, 2026$829Available3
Sep 26, 2026$807Available3
Sep 27, 2026$492Available2
Sep 28, 2026$456Available2
Sep 29, 2026$459Available2
Sep 30, 2026$460Available2
Oct 1, 2026$611Available3
Oct 2, 2026$814Available3
Oct 3, 2026$802Available3
Oct 4, 2026$525Available2
Oct 5, 2026$471Available2
Oct 6, 2026$481Available2
Oct 7, 2026$549Available2
Oct 8, 2026$652Available4
Oct 9, 2026$1,080Available4
Oct 10, 2026$1,086Available4
Oct 11, 2026$1,004Available4
Oct 12, 2026$550Available2
Oct 13, 2026$479Available2
Oct 14, 2026$489Available2
Oct 15, 2026$616Available3

Amenities

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

5.0 · 14 reviews

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Jason C.
6 days ago

The home was wonderful. The hot tub was clean, the kitchen was well appointed, and the bathrooms were very nice. We enjoyed the walkable neighborhood and the abundance of delicious food around town.

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Heidi P.
1 week 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.
June 2026

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.

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.