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Posh New IN-DOWNTOWN Big Group People Pleaser, Free Kayaks/Bikes, Ultra Clean, Safe & Secure!
Welcome! I’m so glad you are here and found our listing for our vacation home that we have named the Third Coast Hideaway (a.k.a. TCH). This 5 bedroom - 1 King/4 Queen Beds), 3.5 bath, contemporary, ultra clean, private home is a lifestyle destination in itself but it ALSO has the MOST Ama-Z-iNG LoCaTion! This is a fabulous beach/lake/town summer vacation rental. You will get to experience the envious lifestyle of a stylish Saugatuck-Douglas local!
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DREAM LoCaTion! You can't get better than this. Something for everyone. NO CAR NEEDED!
Occupancy: 10+ People Max 14 with 4 small children (Sleeps 10 adults comfortably assuming 2 adults per bedroom.)
5 Private Bedrooms: Master Bedroom on Main Floor, 2 Upstairs, 2 Lower Level.
Beds: Master - California King, 4 Bedrooms w/ Queen + extra Queen in LL open TV area.
4 Bathrooms: 3 Full and 1 Half Bath. 2 on Main Floor, 1 Upstairs, 1 Lower Level.
2,240 Square Foot Main Living Areas w/ 1,035 Square Feet Lower Level.
Ahh-mazing Screened-In Porch with a long 10 ft RH dining table & sitting area.
Posh, Newly Constructed Modern Amenities, Safe and Secure Home.
HIGH TECH: Fiber Internet, Alexa for music and house light controls, etc, Keyless Entry.
Kid Friendly: Lockable, gated area of backyard, baby gates at house stairs, crib, high-chair, etc.
Sanctuary: Lush landscaping & soothing water fountain.
TESLA Car Charger: 60 Amp Electric Car Charger. Bring your adapter if non-Tesla. Extra cost. 
2 Kayaks/4 Bikes/Beach Gear: Rentals are nearby for larger groups.
A Fight Squasher - The house is magical this way!
Dedicated Owners who truly care about making this your best vacation ever!
Finding a vacation rental is stressful! Finding the right house for a once-a-year trip is a lot of work and I’m here to help you decide if our house if right for you or not. Your happiness makes us happy so we’ll be 100% honest with all questions asked. I want to share the intangible aspects that you can't see in a photo but can make your vacation that much sweeter.
WHY TCH - Third Coast Hideaway?
It solves so many common big group/family vacation fun busters. As much as we all love going on vacation and love the ones we're with - big group vacations can turn south real quick. After taking many myself, the key is to provide everyone their own space, to explore the area as they want, yet come all together for things like a meal or a group sailing excursion. Below are just some of the reasons why we knew it was the one & why you'll be the rock star of the group for booking TCH!
A FIGHT SQUASHER! Big families/groups of all ages can do what they individually want, whether it’s by foot, bike, Interurban, or kayak. No need for a car. It’s normal and very healthy to venture out separately (individually or by family) and then all come back together for dinner. Plus, there's a lot more to talk about! #TCHPriceless
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: (Occupancy 10 Adults/Max 14) Total of 5 Bedrooms BR #1: (MB) Main Level, California King, Full Bath, 40" Smart TV, Ceiling Fan BR #2: Upstairs, Queen, 50" Smart TV, Ceiling Fan BR #3: Upstairs, Queen, Ceiling Fan, No TV BR #4: Lower Level, Queen, 50" Smart TV, portable fan BR #5: Lower Level, Queen, 50" Smart TV, portable fan. Lower Level Media/TV Area - Huge Leather Sectional Sofa, extra Queen and a huge 75" Smart TV.
NEWER CONSTRUCTION: Built in 2015, safe & secure, new everything.
Ultra Clean: We know neat and clean!
Great Night's Sleep: The house is furnished with new furniture, and plush, comfy mattresses, awesome sheets & pillows. Ensuring a great night's sleep is one of our top priorities!
Main Floor Master Bedroom: Perfect for people who can’t use the stairs, paid the tab, or who pulled the longest straw. :)
NO WAITING: 4 bathrooms/3 Showers.
QUIET TIME: No one wants to be together 24/7! Multiple areas to escape for quiet time.
TESLA: Use of our TESLA 60 Amp electric car charger located in the garage, extra cost, availability not guaranteed but there are multiple city options within walking distance. 
2 KAYAKS/4 BIKES/TOYS: Lots of toys to use free of charge.
BEACH GEAR: Beach chairs, rolling hard cooler, soft cooler, beach umbrella.
DRIVEWAY PARKING: Can park around 4-5 cars on driveway depending on size.
SCREENED-IN PORCH: A favorite place in the house that everyone loves with a long 10’ Restoration Hardware table (seats 10) and 2 separate lounging areas, a dream spot for reading, summer evening dinners, and peaceful morning breakfasts.
FENCED-IN YARD: You get to RELAX and sip your coffee/wine in the screened in porch while the young children can explore the lockable fenced in yard area. (This area is just a portion of the property next to the screened in porch.) This feature alone is worth choosing TCH! You can be busy in the kitchen and your kids can be running around in the backyard without having to be worried! Your kids will be ecstatic at their newfound freedom and you can enjoy that cup of coffee or actually close your eyes to soak in the sun without a care in the world. #TCHPriceless
LAUNDRY: There is a washer/dryer located on main level for your use. There is also a laundromat within walking distance/and will pick up and deliver.
BABY/KID FRIENDLY: We have you covered. Lockable, fenced-in-yard, 3 installed retractable baby gates, high-chair, highly rated Babyletto Mini-Crib w/thick mattress, sheets, pad and crib bumper, toddler bed guards, kid cups/bowls/utensils and safety items.
NO CAR NEEDED! Low-cost Interurban shuttle service will transport you and your group door to door, fast, and $1 each!
Dream Location: Explore on Foot: 5 Star Location!!! One can grab the car to go golfing and everyone else isn’t left stranded! You can walk, bike, canoe, kayak or Interurban everywhere.
Dream Location: Explore on Water: Kayak or canoe (ours or rented) to enjoy the natural area or even go to lunch, it's not far!
Dream Location: Explore By Interurban Shuttle: An on demand, year-round, really fun, door to door public bus service for a $1 a ride! No DWI’s or parking headaches. Perfect for your independent teen too!
Dream Location: Walk 1 song: to Coffee Shop/Bakery, New Grocery Store, Pizza by the slice (Teen-Pleaser), Bowling, famous restaurants like Everyday People Cafe, Respite Coffee, Back Alley Pizza, Farmhouse Deli, etc. Bars with Live Entertainment, Salon and Spa, Yoga, Mimosa, The new Library, Post Office, Parks, Bayou Park’s dock to fish, rent a canoe, kayak and more.
Dream Location: Walk 2 songs: and you’re at the famous Douglas Root Beer Barrel (photo op), The Red Dock Bar at the end of the dock practically in Lake Kensington (photo op), Old Tugboat (photo op), the majestic "Saugatuck Serenity Sailboat” (a must), Douglas Lighthouse (photo op) and so much more!
FAMOUS OVAL BEACH: Only 2 miles away. Car/Interurban recommended but also an easy bike ride. Shark- (& scary stuff-) free, enjoy the crystal clear waters of Oval Beach, ranked the 8th best beach in the world by Conde Nast! 
TCH Planning Portal: When you direct book with us, we set you up with your very own, fun TCH Welcome Portal to help you plan your vacation! You and your entire group will be able to access it anytime. You can see and make payments, detailed lists on what is currently in the house like kitchen items and beach gear, etc, local suggestions including fun itineraries, articles on how to make your vacation the best. etc. Just one of the many extra special touches that we do for you. We even encourage you to fill out our custom, private, questionnaire to help us make your stay even better.
Who TCH is for: This house is ideal for a group of nice people, who understand that this is OUR OWN dream vacation home and will take care of it like it is your own and the high-quality place that it is. We will do everything to make the place as enjoyable as possible and ask that you take care of it in return. You will be required to sign our short-term lease agreement and house rules to confirm your stay. We have neighbors that we care about and live next to long after you've gone home. So, we want only renters that actually think it's a bonus that the house has a no-loud-noise curfew from 9 pm to 9 am. For our happiness and yours, we need to make that very clear that we cannot tolerate loud groups.
All Nice People Welcome: We do not discriminate based on race, sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability, national origin or any other reason people have found to discriminate. All are welcome in our home!! We believe in equality for everyone. Our home is a place where all should feel safe and be able to enjoy the beauty of Michigan.
Who TCH isn't for:
- Groups that are all under the age of 30. Spring Break, Sorority, etc.
- On a sole mission to (sing this) .... P-A-R-T-Y!
- Hates the idea of quiet hours.
- Disrespectful people.
- Want to bring their pets.
Become RaViNG TCH (Third Coast Hideaway) Fans! We want you to be so ecstatic with your experience with us, that you turn into raving TCH Fans who will come back year after year! It is our goal to have a group of TCH fans who become our friends. (See our website for our About Us Page and our TCH Promise to our renters.)

Third Coast Hideaway - Saugatuck-Douglas Downtown

My husband and I found this place as a spot to arrange our annual family reunion with our four kids and two grandchildren. This place was a gem. The host meticulously made sure every need was addressed and it shows. This is a very clean and well maintained home that shines. The beds were very comfortable. There is plenty of space to spread out and the location is fantastic. You can walk everywhere. The back porch is a great place to hang out and talk. There is an extra tank of propane for if it runs out when you are cooking. There are toys and a wagon for young children. They loved the little teepee tent downstairs. The beach supplies and beach towels were an added plus. As was the cooler for a picnic. Everything needed to cook and clean was there too. All you needed to think about was showing up. There is even a list of restaurants and things to do included. Amazing. Would love to return. Hopefully there will be an opening for us next year because I know everyone was pleased.

Family Reunion

My sister and I found this Gem as we were searching for a vacation home we could get our families together to celebrate our mom. We flew into Grand Rapids from NC and found the drive to Saugatuck quick and easy. My sister and her family live in Michigan so they just had a 2 hour drive. This location allowed us to spend the most time visiting and vacationing vs. spending long hours flying/driving. The house is absolutely beautiful and thoroughly stocked with everything you would possibly need except your clothes! Every bed is pure comfort and as luxurious as a bougie hotel which was an added bonus since we could all stay together. The town(s) of Douglas/Saugatuck and the surrounding shore line are all lovely to spend time in. You can easily walk or bike to fabulous restaurants and drive to many more. Endless things to do in all of the nearby lake shore towns so although we could not fit everything in we look forward to returning. I have personally never stayed in a vacation home as organized as Madison's TCH and the kitchen is very well stocked. There is a grocery store and bowling alley right around the corner that even our older parents could walk to with us and there are more gourmet food stores close by as well. If you are a "foodie" this area will not disappoint. Madison was a wonderful host and made everything from logistics, check in, operations within the home seamlessly easy to navigate. We loved the screened porch every morning for coffee and in the evenings playing cards and visiting. The weather was a wonderful break from the summer heat in NC. We will definitely try and come back as much as possible!!

80th Birthday Celebration!

Stayed at this house in order to be close to the wedding venue, "Ivy House" in Saugatuck.     Location was absolutely perfect.  Also very nice Grocery store within walking distance.   The house itself was amazing.   Very well stocked and had everything we could possibly need.    Loved the kitchen for cooking for family while there, really it had absolutely everything! Very clean!  Very organized!  Owners were great, very attentive to our needs!  Would definitely rent this house again!   Plenty of room for a large family and beautiful area for outdoor dining!

The Third Coast Hideaway

Stayed here with our 3 children and their spouses along with 3 little grand kids.  Worked out perfect. Great accommodations for everyone.  The children safety gates were very helpful to prevent mishaps. Madison truely wants to make sure everything is perfect for your stay. She is very easy to work with and replies back quickly to questions. The house is very well stocked with all the needed cooking supplies. Grocery store is right around the corner so that was convenient. Weather wasn't great but the screened in porch made up for it.  Spent most of the time hanging out there. We would like to return someday!

Great Family Vacation

There are trips and there are amazing trips and TCH made our girl week the best. We loved loved loved the location - we usually stay in downtown Saugatuck, and once we saw this one we decided to give it a try. Boy are we glad we did! The attention to detail and the heart Madison puts into it and cares about your enjoyment of it - is truly touching. We already told Madison to save us our week next summer!

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