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Paradise Retreat with private acreage, near the beach and hiking trails

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Pool
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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West Olive, MI
  • Place, Port Sheldon Natural Area
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Sloan Pond
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Olive Shores County Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom with King Bed

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom with Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Bunk room

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Full size bed

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Room with sleeper sofa

2 Double Futons

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Paradise Retreat with private acreage, near the beach and hiking trails

Almost 5,000 square feet in the house and 2 acres of woods and a large private pool for relaxing outside. Spacious layout and lots of living space on main level. Great for entertaining larger families. You will not be disappointed.
Lots of room outside to enjoy. Large heated pool with diving board. Pool is 12 feet deep and has a wide stairs in the shallow end for little kids to play on. Pool is always heated to 82 degrees. There are outdoor games and a Weber gas grill located in the garage. Kitchen is very spacious for a large group, it has a Keurig and a regular coffee maker. No need to worry about putting trash bins out, there is a trash dumpster on site that gets emptied every Monday.
Great hiking trails just a 5 minute walk down the road and the beach is a 10-15 minute walk.

* There is no longer a pool slide due to complications. The diving board is still there. Check to see if pool is open after labor day weekend (weather dependent)

Lots of fall and winter activities close. Perfect weekend getaway!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2124102vb
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

About the area

West Olive

West Olive is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Holland State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Dutch Village and The Lost City. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing, power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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West Olive, MI

What's nearby

  • Port Sheldon Natural Area - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sloan Pond - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Olive Shores County Park - 6 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Veldheer Tulip Gardens - 7 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Tunnel Park - 8 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 14 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mobil - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Paradise Retreat with private acreage, near the beach and hiking trails have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Paradise Retreat with private acreage, near the beach and hiking trails pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Paradise Retreat with private acreage, near the beach and hiking trails?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paradise Retreat with private acreage, near the beach and hiking trails?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise Retreat with private acreage, near the beach and hiking trails?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise Retreat with private acreage, near the beach and hiking trails located?

This family-friendly West Olive holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Port Sheldon Natural Area and Lake Michigan. Sloan Pond is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family home and the pool is always a big hit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was great and the host / check in process was super nice and convenient. Hope to stay here again! Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael D.

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

Family trip

Great property for multigenerational fam trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Family retreat

Pool is fantastic!! Lots of space for families! Very clean! Do need to say lots of stairs, but really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for 5 nights. Used the pool daily. We walked to the beach from the house...nice little walk. We went to several nearby beach towns which was wonderful. The location is very good. We feel the cost of the home is a bit too high.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky S.

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

Beautiful stay in the woods

Clean, plenty of room, easy drive to many restaurants and stores. Great pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2021
Thanks for the review, hope you had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week together. The home was a perfect space for our family. The pool was a big hit! The pool table provided lots of evening entertainment. We loved the location. It felt very private but also close to the beach and other fun things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Our family gathering

We had a wonderful time at this house. Everyone enjoyed the pool and yard space. We also appreciated the closeness to the beach, parks, town, and walking/hiking/running trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena D.

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

Three generations

We have stayed many times in the Lake Michigan area. We enjoyed this house with the beautiful pool and plenty of outdoor space. Our weather wasn’t great, but Holland has many activities to entertain our family. Several beaches close by, many restaurants and a busy downtown area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz

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

Relaxing spot, impeccably maintained

Had such a fun and relaxing time. Great location, can walk to beach or explore trails nearby. One of the cleanest VRBOs I’ve ever stayed in. Well appointed and plenty of space to hang out with a group or places to tuck away if you need quiet time. I did not want to leave! Owner communication was seamless, 10 out of 10 recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Awesome pool near so much!

Great house with all the basics and an awesome outdoor setup. The kids probably averaged 8 hours a day in the pool! Within 20-30 minutes driving of several cute downtowns, and a mile walk to Lake Michigan (no sidewalk).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

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

West Olive VRBO spectacular

We had a fantastic time. The 6 bedrooms were perfect for our party. The pool was the highlight all week as both kids and adults spent a lot of time swimming. The upstairs deck was equipped with a grill and plenty of seating. On the pool deck there were another 3 tables with additional seating capacity. Also close to the pool was a basketball hoop which also got a lot of use. Inside the pool table was another hit. Everything was wonderful including the weather. Our host was the best. Thanks Jamie.
Backyard activities galore
View from the upper deck
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and the location is great. The backyard pool was really large and we spent a lot of time in the pool. There were also several very nice beaches nearby. There was a swing in a tree in the front yard that the grandkids loved. My only complaint about the house was that there was never enough seating for the 9 people in our family. There were several rooms but none of them had enough seating for all of us to be in there at the same time. Otherwise, it couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

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

Great family vacation

We enjoyed our time at this lovely home. The kids really enjoyed the pool. The pool was perfect because it had a shallow end with very gradual wide steps leading into the deeper end. The only problem we ran into was the house felt cold due to the home owners wishes to keep the thermostat from being touched or changed. But otherwise it was great. Plenty of space for our group of twelve to settle in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heide S.

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

Annual Family Vacation

A great time for all!! The pool was so fun!! 8 adults with 10 children ages 13 years on down to 3 week old. The pool occupied the older kids while the babies and nap takers could do their thing. Plenty of room for all. The pool table was a hit for the older kids. We spent some time at the beach and went for a hike nearby. Plenty of sleeping space. The boys loved the bunk room. The downstairs was accomodating for family with a newborn. Great memories made. Thank you for sharing your home!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

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

August 2023 Three Generation trip

What a wonderful week we had with our kids and grandkids (7 adults and 7 kids). The pool was the highlight for the kids, wide steps to play on and the diving board became a goal for them. The bunkroom was perfect for them to all sleep together. Plenty of space to spread out when we were all inside. We loved the large kitchen w/barstools at the counter and the large dining room. There was plenty of storage space for our things. VERY clean!! There are a lot of little touches to make this feel like home, a great place to stay! We also had fun blueberry picking and lake Michigan was not far to go for the afternoon. Thank you Jamie for sharing your home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Best Family Vacation EVER

For years we traveled from N KY to the Outer Banks. We loved it there but decided to try something closer. We lost vacation days with the 13-14 hr drives. My daughter-in-law actually saw this house online. Only about 6 hrs for us. We couldn't have been happier we did. The spacious home is amazing. The pool won out over the beach day we had so we never went back. There are so many things to do around Holland and Saugatuck we didn't even see them all. Great food and shopping! Perfect weather and no Bugs! There are actually 17 in the family but only 12 could go this year and we were so comfortable. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffany B.

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

Lovely Home in the Woods

We had a nice stay at this house in the woods. The pool really made everyone’s day all week long! The house was nice but had a couple quirky maintenance things that could be fixed- I will send the owner a note on these because they are minor and could be easily fixed. Also a word of caution for those with littles: the doors didn’t have a pool alarm so we were constantly nervous/watching the 3 year olds. Otherwise it was really great. Adding the layout of the bedrooms to the listing would be helpful for anyone with multiple small families figuring out how to arrange the sleeping. There were 4 bedrooms on the second floor, one small bedroom on the main level and one bedroom in the basement. The bedrooms were comfortable and we had 14 people who had a great time for the week! It’s about 10 min from Holland so close enough for activities. We picked blueberries nearby, went to a dune buggy ride about an hour north and visited Holland and Saugatuck while we were there. The house was also much more well-stocked with the basics than we expected (toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, laundry soap, etc.) We had brought our own but wouldn’t have needed to had we known. So nice little touches like that we’re great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay! Pool area is beautiful and the backyard feels very private. Host answered all questions quickly to ensure we had a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

The Brown Family Reunion

This house was perfect for our extended family! Clean, large, we loved the pool. It was a little cool in the house but the thermostat said "do not change or touch". We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene W.

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

Family reunion

Perfect location and size! Clean, well stocked and short walk to park and Lake Michigan to watch breathtaking sunsets
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Great house!

Amazing pool and patio!! Lots to do in the area! Plenty of space in the house! Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

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

Great stay!

It was a lovely property! Quiet area but close to everything. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Fabulous!!

As great as the photos were in the listing, they couldn’t do justice to this amazing home! 6 adults, 2 infants, and one nearly 3 year old had so much space to explore and relax. The pool is sparkling, the deck even had an infant swing, and the pool area had plenty of space for family meals. 3 living room areas, a pool table room… unbelievable! Our host was very responsive and made certain we had everything we needed. You won’t be disappointed!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Markee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Beautiful house with terrible neighbors

Overall we enjoyed our stay. We had multiple complaints from the neighbors, whom were not aware it was a rental. Don’t plan on staying here if you use foul language, the neighbors will complain. The house was beautiful and the owner was very kind. Very close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jamie Overway

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My name is Jamie and I am a wife and mother to 3 young boys. I really enjoy managing vacation rentals and giving the guests an amazing vacation. We have stayed in many vacation rentals in Florida and I know exactly what to do and what not to do to have an exceptional stay for you.

Why they chose this property

This is a very unique property. Located on 2 acres in the woods with a very private large pool and only .9 mile from beach access.

What makes this property unique

Spacious house that can accommodate large families inside and outside.

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