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Serenity Beach, just steps from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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West Olive, MI
  • Veldheer Tulip Gardens
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Dutch Village
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Holland State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Serenity Beach, just steps from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.

Welcome to your dream escape! This charming cottage duplex, perfectly situated on the serene shores of Lake Michigan, offers a unique blend of comfort and convenience without the hassle of stairs. Ideal for family vacations, this property promises unforgettable memories and stunning lake views! West Olive is located halfway between Grand Haven and Holland, so you can enjoy the benefits of both cities! Spend your morning drinking coffee and planning the day on the porch overlooking the lake or use the charcoal grill for lunch and enjoy the views or dinner and take in the sunset.
Experience the magic of Lake Michigan and create lasting memories in this enchanting waterfront haven.

There are two separate living areas -- each side of the home has a living room, kitchen and eating area, 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. This home sleeps a total of 12 guests, 6 in the North unit and 6 in the South unit. The north unit has a queen bed in the main floor bedroom, a full bed in one bedroom upstairs and 2 twin beds in the other upstairs bedroom. The south unit has a queen bed on the main floor bedroom, it has a full bed in one bedroom upstairs and 2 twin beds in the other upstairs bedroom. This property does not have air conditioning and is not pet friendly.
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Note from Owner: "In 1904, our family ancestors first came to camp beside Lake Michigan. To get here, they had to row a boat the last mile or so of Pigeon creek and across Pigeon lake. Absolutely charmed by the beauty of nature here, our family made this a regular summer event. After a few years, the family built a cottage with a group of friends to share. Now, four generations later, the present cottage built in 1959 is still the destination for family gatherings. This is an absolutely wonderful place for children, teenagers, and families to spend time in the summer with so many activities such as swimming, sunning, body surfing, walking on the beach, hiking in the dunes, campfires and cookouts, watching the sunset, or visiting attractions in the areas of Grand Haven and Holland. Our family welcomes you to visit and we hope you enjoy spending time here in this beautiful setting as much as we do."

Grand Haven is located on the shores of Lake Michigan. We are a quaint, little beach town recently named the "Happiest Seaside Town in America," by Coastal Living Magazine. Here, your family will find Grand Haven State Park, which was voted in the Top 10 Best Beaches in the world by Travel+Leisure Magazine. The boardwalk stretches one and a half miles, beginning at Chinook Pier and ending at the iconic red lighthouse. Historic, affordable, and amusing, the trolley is continually traveling throughout the waterfront and downtown areas dropping you off at any desired location. At the end of the day, grab a blanket to sit on and head to the Waterfront Stadium where the whole family can enjoy the Musical Fountain. This synchronized lights, water, and music show has coined the title "World's Largest." This free show plays nightly at dusk throughout the summer. Lucky for you, all of this is just minutes away and waiting for you to revel in.

Holland is located on the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. Here, you can spend your days at Holland State Park where there is plenty of room for family fun along the white, sandy beaches. You and your family can take an excursion to Nelis' Dutch Village, DeKlomp Wooden Shoe Factory, and Veldheer Tulip Gardens. These places will bring you back in time to experience the Netherlands of the 1800's. If you find yourself in Holland the first week of May, be sure to take a look at the over 6 million tulips blooming throughout the city during Tulip Time festival, which was named the "Best Small Town Festival in America" by Reader's Digest Magazine and received USA Today's "2016 Best Flower Festival!" Downtown Holland is known as the "Great American Mainstreet." Make sure to spend a day downtown where an abundance of shopping and dining can be found, as well the funky street performers who will surely entertain you with their acrobatics, magic, music and more! When evening approaches, you can return to the beach to watch the sunset while roasting marshmallows over one of the many fire pits found along the sandy shore. From the award-winning downtown to the exceptional beaches and Dutch heritage, your family will fall in love with Holland's small town charm and big city amenities.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Laundry
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Beach view

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House Rules

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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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

West Olive

Located in West Olive, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Hot Spot Charters and Dutch Village are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
West Olive, MI

What's nearby

  • Veldheer Tulip Gardens - 18 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Dutch Village - 20 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Windmill Island - 21 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Tunnel Park - 22 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Holland State Park - 24 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 26 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stable Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sandy Point Beach House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪RedRock Grille - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Pipeline Smokehouse & Barn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Barn - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity Beach, just steps from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Serenity Beach, just steps from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. located?

Nestled on the beach, this West Olive holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Port Sheldon Park and Lake Michigan. Olive Shores County Park and Zwemer Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

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

Great Spot

Had a fantastic stay at this cozy beach house in Port Sheldon! Our group of 4 adults and 5 kids had enough of space and enjoyed the beautiful beach right outside. The house had all the amenities we needed, though we spent most of our time soaking up the sun on the beach. Convenient location with groceries and restaurants not too far away. We can't wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine O.

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

Great getaway!

The checkin and communication leading up to the stay was wonderful! We had a great time. The house is cozy and has all the amenities you might need and the proximity to the beach can’t be beat. Highly recommend! We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

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

Beautiful property!

Amazing location and a very nice and cozy cottage. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia H.

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

Serenity Beach

Typical, traditional, Michigan cabin a short sandy walk from the Lake. We shared one side of the duplex with our adult daughters and the other side held our son’s family. It was somewhat rustic (no dishwasher, no clothes washer), but very relaxed. We love the swimming, the cool air, and the beach walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Patti L.

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

Beach Week

Overall we had a good stay. Having two separate places was not always convenient for eating together as space was not for twelve as much as it was for 6 and 6. The beach is beautiful and quiet even on the holiday weekend. Some mattresses were better than others. Lots of fans so not having air conditioning was just fine. Loved the hammock circle.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good but not perfect

First the good: clean as a whistle. Great location. A good setup for our group. Cons: inadequate kitchen linens. Two bar rags for each kitchen. No dish towels. No dish pan. The mattresses were waaay past their prime and insufficient bed linens. We should have figured it out ahead of time but there’s no ac so bring fans . The weather was perfect so it wasn’t a real problem for us but if it was hot it would’ve been awful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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