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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Macatawa, MI
  • Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Holland State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Tunnel Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Macatawa Cottage with Amazing Views and Private Beach!

Sunset Cottage is a truly wonderful classic cottage, perched high on Macatawa Park’s North Hill with spectacular views of Lake Michigan, Lake Macatawa and Big Red Lighthouse. With a short walk to a shared private beach and a charming, historical location, Sunset Cottage is a great vacation destination. Macatawa is a private beach community with quiet hours between 11pm and 9am.

This renovated cottage, with all of the comforts and amenities of home, will accommodate up to eight guests. It’s perfect for two small families, one larger family or three couples due to the sleeping configuration. Built in the 1890s, on the side of a dune, the house is vertical with four levels. The lowest level, reached up a few stairs from the street is an exterior cellar where beach gear is stored. Up from there is the side entry door to the first/lower level. This level has two bedrooms, each with a queen. It also has renovated bath with tub/shower as well as a den with the TV and a laundry room. On the main level (the second floor) there is an open kitchen, dining and living area, a bath with a tub (no shower) and the door to a spacious deck. The large loft (the third floor) has two twins and a king. There is a well-appointed kitchen and a gas grill for the guest who enjoys cooking. There is a window ac unit which cools the loft, the main level and trickles down to the lower level. Linens are provided for your stay with the exception of beach towels.

In addition to spending time on the fabulous beach, enjoy relaxing on the the deck with your morning coffee and viewing incredible sunsets in the evening.

During your stay, you will have guest privileges at private tennis courts. Boat slips are available at Eldean Marina, just a five minute walk from the cottage. 1 Advernture Company offers rentals for all kinds of water sports as well as bikes. The dunes are a great backdrop for long walks on the beach or hikes on nearby trails. Excellent shopping and dining are just a short drive away in downtown Holland or Saugatuck. You'll find galleries, antiques, boutiques, cafes, ice cream shops, bookstores and delicious restaurants. Don't miss the Farmers Market, held on Wednesday and Saturday in downtown Holland.



Keywords: Cottage

Property manager

Jane Gijsbers

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Beach Fires Allowed, No Sparklers or Fireworks, No Candles
No Smoking cigarettes, including electronic cigarettes or vaping on Deck or Surrounding Property
No Loud Music, Quiet Hours in Neighborhood after 10pm

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Macatawa

Located in Macatawa, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Holland Community Aquatic Center and Craigs Cruisers. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Macatawa, MI

What's nearby

  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 13 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 23 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Holland State Park - 23 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Tunnel Park - 24 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Ottawa Beach - 25 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 13 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 51 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 Macatawa Cottage with Amazing Views and Private Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Macatawa Cottage with Amazing Views and Private Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Macatawa Cottage with Amazing Views and Private Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Macatawa Cottage with Amazing Views and Private Beach! located?

This family-friendly Macatawa cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sanctuary Woods Preserve and Lake Michigan. Holland Community Aquatic Center and Laketown Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely place to stay near the beach

Our family enjoyed staying at this comfortable and beautifully decorated home/
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunset Cottage

This was a charming cottage perfectly situated for gorgeous Lake Michigan sunsets from the deck. Located close to everything you could want to do. Private neighborhood beach was terrific. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, great views

Perfect place to stay, everything you need. Amazing view of the sunset. Cozy and comfortable would recommend for any small family or small group. Less than 5 min walk to the beach. Very friendly community great place to stay! Host was also fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time at Sunset Cottage

This cottage was a perfect place to stay for our family vacation. It was very clean and well-appointed—a great mix of old cottage charm and modern amenities. The cottage is aptly named—we enjoyed menu gorgeous sunsets on the large deck overlooking the lake. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Macatawa Cottage!

Love this cottage! The view from the deck is amazing! Everything we needed was there. Bedrooms and bathrooms were well equipped. The basement had everything we needed with beach chairs, inner tubes, umbrellas. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise Found

What a view! We have been renting in the Holland, Lake Michigan area for over 15 years. This charming cottage had by far the best view. Very clean and well equipped. We used the air conditioner one day and it cooled off the entire cottage. The home owner was very responsive to any questions. The cottage has a huge deck which had a beautiful view of sunsets which we enjoyed every night. Would not hesitate to rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tree Top Get Away

This property was challenging with narrow stairs one shower, one closet, and a bit stuffy loft space for a king bed, but we made it work and enjoyed every inch of the charming cottage. Especially the deck with a million dollar view of Lake Michigan. We stayed in on the 4th and found the kitchen to be well equipped. Turned out to be the best night all week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Lisa m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, but many concerns

We recently stayed at Sunset Cottage. The home is magazine worthy, furnished and updated to maintain the character of the 1800’s architecture it possesses. The home is well maintained, but we feel it was not clearly represented in the listing. There are some deficiencies which were not straightforwardly addressed. Had we known of these issues, we would have selected another home. We would not recommend this home for older adults, or for young children for safety reasons. We are a middled-aged couple and we are active and like to walk. We have rented countless VRBO/HA properties, without issue. This home posed some definite challenges for us: 1) The photos shown on the internet do not reveal the 32 steps up a narrow staircase to the kitchen. One can barely spot the staircase in the internet pictures because photo is taken where a tree blocks all but the lowest exterior stairs. The photos don't convey the steepness/narrowness of the exterior stairway.The very narrow stairwell makes it difficult to carry luggage and groceries up 32 stairs. It is almost impossible to open the basement door if you are carrying anything -very narrow/step. 2) There are no handrails on two very steep and narrow stairwells. Near the bottom of the exterior stairway the handrail ends with 7 concrete steps to negotiate without benefit of a handrail. The steps are steep. The house sits right on the roadway with no setback, and a very narrow road. One of us fell off the step into the road. 3) None of the bedrooms are on the main floor. One is in a loft and two are in the basement. Both require steep and narrow stairs to access. Again, no handrail down 10+ steps. 4) While the listing shows 2 bathrooms, only one has a shower. The other has a tiny toddler tub. Impractical to accommodate more than 4 people comfortably in this home. Because of that, we advised our family members not to travel up to join us. There is no bathroom in the loft, so you would need to go down to the main floor for bathroom runs. 5) There is a new house being built right outside the bedroom window. Work starts early 7:00 AM. This was not disclosed on the internet. 6) Cable TV very limited: no World Cup soccer 7) The deck (32 steps up) overlooking Lake Michigan, but the extremely close proximity of the neighbors meant we had to listen to neighbor's a/c vs. Lake. We have rented 2 other homes in Macatawa Park and for about same cost, were provided homes in easier location, twice the size.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunset Cottage

Everything necessary for a relaxing getaway is here - notably great indoor/outdoor living spaces and well appointed kitchen. The beauty of the ravines and lake is stunning. Host Jane was very welcoming and communicative.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views, great host, and well equipped kitchen!

This cottage has been brought up to date in the most beautiful way. The views from the deck are stunning, and the walk to the beach is very short - plus walking by the other cottages and friendly owners is very enjoyable. The kitchen is incredibly well stocked with nice cookware. And last, but not least, Jane is incredibly friendly and communicated in a timely affected matter.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the cottage, love Macatawa!

Everything was fabulous! Plan to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter M., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation!

We had a great time and relaxing stay! House was clean and close to the private association beach. It is an easy 5 min walk to the beach without much to carry, but easier to drive down to the beach and drop off your stuff, then drive the car back to the house to park because of the hill. It was nice to be within walking distance of Lake Macatawa, as well, and the marina. The view from the porch is amazing! We enjoyed the sunset every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view !

Great views! Very lovely home. Stocked kitchen perfect for a cook.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of paradise!

We just returned from a fabulous week at the sunset cottage. It is perfectly situated between the beach, Holland and Saugatuck making it so easy to explore many different areas. Jane was very helpful both before and during our stay with suggestions about the area as well as boat rentals, so we were able to secure those before the busy holiday week. The beach was beautiful and easy to access from the cottage, although it may be difficult for those with health conditions or for very young children/toddlers as it is an uphill walk on the way back. However, that elevation is worth it for the amazing sunsets which can be enjoyed from the comfort of the back deck. We visited during the pandemic and were so happy to have the private beach to use, as it allowed us to keep a decent distance between us and the other visitors, even during the July 4th holiday week. We had an amazing time and will definitely be back next summer- thanks Jane!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Jeanne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

shana w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Lake Vacation Stay

The view is everything! Breakfast and sunsets on the deck were wonderful. We had a sandy beach within a short walk and could not have been happier with the accommodations. There were seven of us, and the kitchen was stocked with everything we could have needed. There were even beach chairs, toys and kayaks for us to borrow. Having on-site laundry was a huge bonus. Jane was easy to reach with questions ahead of the stay. And the area was perfect for us. We explored Douglas, Saugatuck, South Haven and the adorable Holland. For kids, we would recommend blueberry picking at one of the local farms, the Nelis Dutch Farm, Critter Barn and a 2 hr sailing trip out of Saugatuck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

sunset et al

we LOVE this home Have been coming here for over 10 years NEVER any problems or issues Tom and Jane are very responsive with answers The home and views are the best Lake Michigan AND Lake Macatawa are on your deck Sunsets from your living room Rooms are open and very well appointed This home and location will make lasting memories
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Summer Vacation

Our stay at Sunset Cottage was wonderful. The cottage is beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable. It is ideally situated between Holland and Saugatuck. We were able to walk to Lake Michigan to go swimming every day. The bathrooms and kitchen were spotless! Nice new towels and plenty of cooking utensils and dishes. I liked the "summery" feel it had. Lots of fans to cool you off in the evening and plenty of lights as well. We recommend visiting!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Keven M.

Well equipped and amazing views!

This beautiful home has everything, is wonderfully decorated, very functional and practical, and views of Lake Michigan that make it hard to want to go anywhere else! Very peaceful, the beach is a short jaunt away and is private so it is quiet and not crowded at all - yet you can walk for miles if you would like and one of Lake Michigan's famous lighthouses is just a stones throw down the beach. Great place for convenient biking, tennis, and a marina, and less than 10 minutes to downtown holland or to saugatuck. It really has it all.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sunset Cottage

The cottage is beautiful. The large deck, fully furnished with tables, chairs and lounges, looks out over Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. The cottage is very attractive, well beyond the normal one expects. The loft is perfect for children. Ours loved it. The living areas are well decorated and comfortable. The kichen is ideal for extensive cooking. We will return next summer. Nearby Holland has many restaurants and The Piper restaurant is within walking distance. There are many Art Galleries and coffee shops. We find it ideal.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A great week at the Sunset cottage

We've just returned form eight nights in the Sunset cottage and it was everything that we could have asked for. The cottage is absolutely immaculate! The floors, kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms were spotless when we arrived and the kitchen has everything needed for cooking. The downstairs bedrooms are cool and quiet in the evening and the loft sleeps four children comfortably. Macatawa is always beautiful in the summer and staying at Sunset made it that much better this year.

About the host

Hosted by Jane Gijsbers

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We hope Sunset Cottage will provide years of memories for our family and guests.

Why they chose this property

After vacationing in Macatawa, we absolutely fell in love with the community and location. It's not too far from our home, making it a perfect weekend getaway. As soon as you make the turn up the dune you feel like you're in a different world, even though Holland is just ten minutes away. The incredible sugar-sand private beach and amazing views from the deck make Sunset Cottage an ideal escape. Built in 1895, our renovated cottage has a historical lake house feel with all the comforts of home.

What makes this property unique

Sleep 'til you wake. Enjoy your coffee on the deck as the sun rises over the dunes. Go fishing off the pier (or not). Stroll along the shoreline or hike through the wooded trails. Rent a bike, a jet ski or boat. Read a magazine. Have a light lunch. What to do next? Golf? Tennis? Shopping? Relaxing? Take the convenient backpack chairs down to the beach and read a romantic novel. Build a sandcastle. Fly a kite. Play Frisbee or body-surf on a windy day. Play cards or do a puzzle. Dinnertime. Grill. View the Lake and the sunset from your table. Contemplate what to do the next day.

Languages:

English, French
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