The Shop – Charming home – walking distance to downtown Douglas!

Room	Count	Capacity	Details
bedroom	1	sleeps 4	1 King Bed 1 Double Sofa Bed
bathroom	1		Toilet · Shower only

The Shop – Charming home – walking distance to downtown Douglas!Welcome to The ShopThe Blacksmith Shop (herein further referred to as The Shop) has a rich history in the quaint town of Douglas, MI. In the early 1920s, Herman Bekken opened the H.M. Bekken Horseshoeing & General Repairing. As one of three blacksmiths in the region, Herman’s skills were used to repair all types of plows, wagons, mowing machines, and sleighs. Folks would bring in their tools to get sharpened and the local farmers would come in to have their horses shoed. With the forge’s raging hot fire and anvil, Herman was also able to make his own tools such as hammers, tongs, and vices.Herman and his wife, Jennie, lived above The Shop where they raised their four children: Everett, Howard, Mildred, and Gerald. Herman retired from blacksmithing in 1960 and passed away in 1963. Jennie lived upstairs until her passing in 1985. That’s when The Shop building was handed down to their youngest son Gerald. The blacksmith business was no longer in operation, but the upstairs was used as a rental property. A garage was later added on to the building for the tenant’s use and the downstairs was used for storage.When the youngest of Herman and Jennie’s children passed away in 2021, the building was entrusted to the next generation of Bekkens. With fond memories of visiting their grandfather, it was their dream to bring The Shop back to life. During the renovation process, they uncovered several of Herman’s tools and artifacts that you’ll find hanging in The Shop today, along with the original forge and harness rings where Herman would tie the horses while working on them. The Shop has recently been built out into a one-bedroom fully furnished spacious vacation rental property.Inside the HomeThe home has a bright open floor plan with a fully stocked kitchen and spacious living quarters. The main bedroom has a king bed with a walk-in closet with plenty of storage. The living room has a queen sofa sleeper. The kitchen is fully equipped with all pots and pans, dishes, and utensils. All new appliances including side by side refrigerator with an icemaker, dishwasher, gas range and oven, and microwave. Stackable washer and dryer located just off the kitchen. Eat-in kitchen as well as a table that seats four.SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTSThis home sleeps up to 4 guests.Main Bedroom- KingLiving Room – Queen Sofa SleeperOutdoor SpaceWalk out your French doors onto a patio that offers a patio table with chairs and umbrella. Enjoy your meals on the patio using the gas grill.The LocationSteps to downtown Douglas’s classic beach town community with quaint shops, restaurants, and parks. A few minutes drive to Douglas’s beach and to downtown Saugatuck and Saugatuck’s Oval Beach. Stroll through the charming community or spend your day soaking in the sun. Either way, you will keep coming for more.Thank you for booking The Shop and we hope you enjoy your stay.*There is a long term renter in the upper unit. The floors have been lined to minimalize noise.

Attraction	Distance
Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society	Douglas Historical Society
Saugatuck Center For the Arts	19 min walk
Butler Street	3 min drive
Oval Beach	7 min drive
Silver Lake	12 min drive

Restaurant	Distance
The Butler	3 min drive
The BARge	4 min drive
Wicks Park Bar And GRI	3 min drive
Uncommon Coffee Roasters	3 min drive
Saugatuck Brewing Company	3 min drive

Transportation	Details
Holland Station	18 min drive
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)	48 min drive

Is The Shop – Charming home – walking distance to downtown Douglas! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shop – Charming home – walking distance to downtown Douglas!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shop – Charming home – walking distance to downtown Douglas!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Shop – Charming home – walking distance to downtown Douglas! located?

Located in the heart of Douglas, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Beery Field and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Lake Michigan. Kalamazoo Lake and Wade’s Bayou Memorial Park are just steps away.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedOn-site parties or group events are strictly prohibitedHost has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the propertyHost has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the propertySafety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Located in Douglas, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Forever Curious Children's Museum and Holland Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.