Saugatuck & Douglas

42.66 N, 86.20 W1 hr 5 min from our office

Art-town streets, the Kalamazoo River, and Lake Michigan dunes between Saugatuck and Douglas.

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Boat docks on calm water at dusk
Boat docks on calm water at dusk

Saugatuck and Douglas homes

Saugatuck and Douglas sit side by side on the Kalamazoo River with easy access to Lake Michigan, galleries, and a walkable village core.

Inventory here can be limited. We help you move quickly when the right cottage or in-town home appears, and we set expectations when you are selling in a seasonal community.

Buyers often split time between village living and quieter streets toward the dunes or the river.

  1. Village character

    In-town homes near shops, restaurants, and the river crossing between Saugatuck and Douglas.

  2. Dunes & lake

    Properties that trade on proximity to Oval Beach, the dunes, and Lake Michigan sunsets.

  3. Cottages & year-round

    We help you tell the difference between a weekend place and a full-time residence.

  4. Seasonal timing

    Showing and listing strategy that respects how this market feels in summer versus winter.

We needed a residential lakeshore retreat and Kippy not only found the perfect spot in Saugatuck but also connected us with trustworthy local inspectors and contractors. Her knowledge of West Michigan is unmatched.

David & Rachel CohenBuyer client, December 2024

Asked about Saugatuck & Douglas

Straight answers. If yours is not here, ask us and we will tell you what we know.

Do you work in both Saugatuck and Douglas?

Yes. The two communities sit across the river from each other, and many buyers look at both in the same search.

Are most homes here second homes?

There is a mix of full-time residents and second-home owners. We ask how you plan to use the property so the search stays honest.

Can you help sell a cottage I inherited?

We can walk you through condition, presentation, and timing so the listing matches what buyers in this market actually expect.

Are short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) allowed in Saugatuck and Douglas?

Short-term rental rules are set city by city, and Saugatuck and Douglas each have their own ordinance. The City of Saugatuck updated its short-term rental ordinance effective March 3, 2026, and local rules can include licensing, caps on the number of rentals, and zone restrictions. If rental income is part of your plan, confirm the current ordinance and license status for that specific address before you make an offer. We check this for every buyer who's considering renting a property out.

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Thinking about Saugatuck & Douglas?

Tell us what you are looking for and we will take it from there. No pressure, no drip campaign.

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