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Cottage Gem on Lake Michigan with water views and beach

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Property grounds
Smart TV
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9122 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage Gem on Lake Michigan with water views and beach

Imagine awakening to the stunning views offered by this charming 1950's lakefront cottage. The only thing between you and the beach are the private stairs leading directly to Lake Michigan.

All main floor living - you will find 4 separate bedrooms and 2 full baths to accommodate your family and friends. Enjoy your morning coffee on the sunny deck overlooking your own stretch of private Lake Michigan beach.

Breakfast can be served at the roomy table located in the kitchen area or spread out at the spacious picnic table. Grab the best seat in the house on the comfy sofa and enjoy the vista or cozy up for movie night.

Four bedrooms and sun porch offer a variety of sleeping options - master bedroom has a king bed and private bath with tub and separate shower. Kids will love the built in bunks reminiscent of a ships cabin. Additional guest room provides a twin daybed with pop up trundle and converts into a king bed if needed and additional guest room has a queen size bed. Three season porch has a twin daybed and the best views! These bedrooms share a full bath with tub/shower.

This cottage is located in nostalgic Macatawa Hills - a private gated community home to vacation seekers for over 100 years. Kayaks and paddleboards can be rented nearby and be enjoyed on nearby Lake Macatawa as well as Lake Michigan. Rent bikes for everyone and pedal to downtown Holland to enjoy a world class variety of dining, shopping, breweries and entertainment. Take a day trip to nearby Saugatuck/Douglas and experience all this artistic enclave has to offer.

West Michigan is so much more than just Lake Michigan - come find out what everyone is talking about!

Check out this YouTube video of the rental:
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CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES
Check-In Time: 4pm
Check Out Time: 10am
*Please note that early check-ins and late checkouts are not available.

PARKING
Please note that there are three parking spaces provided.

CANCELATION POLICY
-100% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
-50% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
-No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before the reservation date.

There are no refunds for early departures, reduction of nights rented, or delayed arrivals due to inclement weather or any other factor. Please consider trip insurance to protect your investment.

MANAGEMENT
This property is managed locally by BVW Unsalted Vacations Property Management in Holland, MI. We provide all linens, bath and beach towels as well as a starter supply of cleaning and paper products as well as emergency maintenance services. Call and speak with one of our Escape Artists today and let us help you plan your next getaway!

All BVW Unsalted Vacations rentals follow local and state tax rules. Your reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Damage Protection policy.

Please note that all guests are required to sign a rental agreement within 48 hours of making their reservation. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the reservation. Thank you for your cooperation!

REVIEWS
"We had such a wonderful and relaxed vacation at this little rental. The view of the lake is wonderful and sunsets on the beach we’re fantastic. The cabin has history but has been updated with comfortable furniture had everything we needed for eating, sleeping and enjoying our time together. Thank you for this little gem."
Terri C.

"This is our second year renting Cherry on Top and our first time here with our 6 month old. The location of this cottage cannot be beat and we love that basically everything is provided - beach chairs, towels, toys, kitchen necessities, etc. The bedrooms are perfect for sleeping lots of people and a pack n play is provided which was perfect for our daughter..We were very happy with our stay and look forward to making more memories here in the future."
Caitlynn H.

Property manager

BVW Unsalted Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 1,308 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

202196

About the area

Map
Holland, MI

What's nearby

  • Hope College - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 13 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Holland State Park - 24 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Ottawa Beach - 25 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Tunnel Park - 26 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 15 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Captain Sundae - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beechwood Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Captain Sundae - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Gem on Lake Michigan with water views and beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Gem on Lake Michigan with water views and beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Gem on Lake Michigan with water views and beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Gem on Lake Michigan with water views and beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holland cottage is steps from Sanctuary Woods Preserve and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Michigan. Laketown Beach and DeGraaf Nature Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Cottage Gem on Lake Michigan with water views and beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of heaven
Perfect location, great view, everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
Had everything we needed— beach chairs and toys for the kids, outside hose to rinse off the sand, and comfortable beds. Time with our kids and grandkids goes so by quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect family retreat
This is our second year renting Cherry on Top and our first time here with our 6 month old. The location of this cottage cannot be beat and we love that basically everything is provided - beach chairs, towels, toys, kitchen necessities, etc. The bedrooms are perfect for sleeping lots of people and a pack n play is provided which was perfect for our daughter. We had a few minor issues with a leaky faucet, ants in the kitchen, and a broken hinge on the basement door - all of which are totally to be expected in an older, lakeside cottage - and all of which were responded to and resolved quickly. We were very happy with our stay and look forward to making more memories here in the future.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Sheryl R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
very disappointing
This cottage may be OK in the summer when the windows (that work) can be open and little time is spent inside, but in the off-season (mid-October) it is damp and uncomfortable. I left after the first night of my 4-night stay, flea-bitten and unrested. Having spent most of my short time inside, the condition and cleaning problems were obvious and unsettling.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Todd C.

Good spot on the lake
This property delivered what we expected given the pictures and description. It’s an older property with older appliances, but then again, we weren’t looking for a luxury condo. It’s a fantastic spot with great access to the beach. There are nits we could pick with an older property like this (the shower in the master bathroom does not drain well), but all told we were happy with the experience of staying there. The communication was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Roberta I.

Can’t beat the view
We enjoyed our stay at the house because the views of the lake were terrific and the location was really convenient to Holland and Saugatuck. The house itself was tired and could use some updating. Mattresses and pillows were pretty worn, although Some things seemed fairly new, couch, some lamps, linens. All in all, we enjoyed our stay but would probably look elsewhere on a return trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Get Away!
Our family of five + grandma loved our stay. There's plenty of room, great views, and a wonderful beach w/easy access of 60 steps. This rental is within a family community and is lovely. You step back in time entering the cottage with older amenities, but it doesn't deter from the home. Tighter living quarters then we were used to & it was doable. We lived outside as much as we could. Location is fantastic & close to Holland and Saugatuck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan R., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location, Location!
You cannot beat the location of this cottage, right on Lake Michigan! The views from living room and master bedroom are breathtaking, and the beach is just down the steps. We have stayed in Macatawa 3 times at 3 different houses, and by far, this was the best location. The cottage itself was small, but it worked for our family. There was a master bedroom with connecting bathroom, a smaller second bedroom, and even smaller 3rd and 4th bedrooms, with a 2nd bathroom in between. With the bunk beds, the cottage comfortably slept 8.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021