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Macatawa Lake Side Cottage by State Park and Bike Trails

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 13195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Holland, MI
  • Holland State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Tunnel Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Macatawa Lake Side Cottage by State Park and Bike Trails

Welcome to our Macatawa Lake Side dutch clean cottage. It is located in the Holland State Park resort area, where you can enjoy activities such as walking, hiking, running, biking, sunbathing, making sand castles, swimming, boating or renting jet skis. Drive to the park entrance, which is less than a mile away and you can boat watch along the Holland State Park channel and walk the beautiful white sand beach for miles!

Our Macatawa Lake Side Cottage is perfect for 1 family or more. In fact it would be great for a family reunion or any other larger group and if more accommodations were needed you could combine our Macatawa Lake View Cottage which is right next door (#418838) and have everyone together.

Our cottage has 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms, with 2 extra pull out couches for more sleeping possibilities. It has all the amenities to make your stay easy and enjoyable—dishwasher, washer/dryer, and a private back deck/patio area with outstanding views of Lake Macatawa especially from the second floor deck or at the end of the permanent dock. There’s plenty of parking for your guests too, and a 2 stall garage for your car and “extra” items. We supply a few bikes for your use or if you prefer, bike rental is available within a few blocks of the cottage. The kids will have fun digging in the sand or throwing a ball at our 300+ foot private Association beach, located on either side of the cottage. Have campfires and roast marshmallows at the beach and walk right back to your cottage when you’re done.

Property manager

Harriet VanHeest
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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Macatawa Lake View Cottage by State Park and Bike Trails

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
9.6 out of 10, (169 reviews)
Macatawa Lake View Cottage by State Park and Bike Trails

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holland

Located in Holland, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Sundae Sundae Golf Golf and Holland Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Holland, MI

What's nearby

  • Holland State Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tunnel Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ottawa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hope College - 10 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 13 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Captain Sundae - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Beechwood Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Captain Sundae - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Macatawa Lake Side Cottage by State Park and Bike Trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Macatawa Lake Side Cottage by State Park and Bike Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Macatawa Lake Side Cottage by State Park and Bike Trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Macatawa Lake Side Cottage by State Park and Bike Trails located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Holland State Park and Lake Michigan. Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk and Ottawa Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert B.

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

Great location

We had a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Retreat

We, again, had a wonderful stay. This is the third year in a row that my team has been meeting here for an overnight retreat. The house has everything we need for a comfortable retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne L.

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

Wonderful get away on lake

My family had a wonderful time in this home with wonderful lake views. It was winter so we could not use the beach, pier etc. but the view and location were great. The working fireplace was very nice for the winter as was the attached garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Great place!!

Lake House is in a great location with the perfect view. Harriet was a wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britt C.

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

Great house for our extended family.

We rented both of Harriet’a houses for a family wedding. Liked having everyone right next door to each other.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

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

Wedding weekend

Perfect location - quiet - beautiful view - plenty of room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

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

Nice house

Harriet was a pleasure to work with. The house was in a nice location and accommodated our family well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanne S.

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

Highly recommend

I recently stayed at this gorgeous property and was not disappointed! The backyard and view were my favorite part. It was so peaceful. The house itself was beautiful, clean and had everything we needed plus more. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy S.

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

Good for a group

Lovely setting; lots of sleeping space; kitchen has supplies for a group - which is what was needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn L.

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

Would stay again.

Very nice, lots of room and great view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mary F., Okemos. Michigan 48864

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

Mother/ daughter weekend

Beautiful lake view Older home, but clean and plenty of room. Great location We had wonderful weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jill T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Could be something really great

What a beautiful location and great potential for this property. With some additional deep cleaning and maintenance would really help. All the doors were unlocked when we arrived, didn’t feel the safest. With paying a cleaning fee, it was a bit of a shock all the requests expected of us as guests. Beautiful location and easy access to everything you want in Holland.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

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

Awesome backyard!

The house was located in an amazing location right next to a state park. We walked over to the park and hiked a few of the trails. Also very close and convenient to downtown Holland. The backyard was the absolute best hangout spot. Plenty of tables and comfortable seating for everyone. And the backyard is so private! Just one neighbor next to use, but the mature trees blocked our view of them. I would highly recommend this house, especially if you like the outdoors!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

carl S.

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

Wonderful stay

Everything was great —house was good size for our family The setting is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken O.

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

Best view cottage

Girls ( older ) weekend with ample space for all! Loved the morning sunsets from sunroom and patio! Location was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

NANCY Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Holland

No screens on windows- cobwebs with bugs in various places. Kitchen mats are a tripping hazard. Flickering lights in bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

A great house in a great location!

A house with a beautiful view, and in walking distance to a great restaurant and state park! Truly a GEM!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erich G.

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

Wonderful lakefront home with easy access to Holland

We had a great time. Check in was easy, and the house was just as described! We enjoyed beautiful sunrises over the water. The walking paths near by made for an easy walk to Lake Michigan.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Overnight Retreat

My students and I stayed the evening in this cozy cottage for food, games, and wonderful conversion. The accommodations are very comfortable and we had everything we needed for a great retreat. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Linda B.

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

Experience the water wonderland, Michigan!

We were a group of 60-70 year old siblings. The location of this rental could not be more lovely! It is right on Lake Macatawa with great places to sit and view it- the outside deck or glassed in sunroom. Because of great weather, we were outside until dark. Each day some of us took the mile walk to Holland State Park, walked down the pier, down the beach, watched boats come in the canal and so forth. The house is older but very clean and the bedrooms & bathrooms are large and comfortable. Everyone left saying we need to come again! If you come with children not sure where they would swim. Does seem to be a couple small public places with some sand a short ways from the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pat B.

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

Perfect

House was great with great location Needs updating though
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mary M.

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

Overall very nice

Overall very nice and clean. Wonderful views overlooking the water. The owner was quick to reply to any questions we had. We enjoyed using the fire pit and sandbox. We were a little frustrated that the screen doors on the porch didn't work at all so we weren't able to have any fresh air without letting all the flies in. Also, the lights on the porch didn't work so we wound up eating mostly in the dark. However, we were pleasantly surprised that there was another table and chairs on the porch for dining, which had not been pictured.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Overnight Retreat

We had a wonderful overnight college student retreat. We had everything that we needed and the home was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fran C.

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

Holland Happiness

Great location, beautiful view of lake & easy access to Lake MI. Love the Holland area! House is very dated but worked for the family get-together!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Beautiful location

Beautifully located at the lake front and close to downtown Holland. The house is old but clean. Please note, there is no dining room inside the house. The small kitchen table can seat 5-6. So if you have a larger party and want to eat a meal inside, you won’t have a place to sit. Communicating with the host was easy. The bedrooms and bathrooms are nice size.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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