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Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, including a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water.
A wooden deck leading to a two-story building surrounded by lush greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, wooden walls, and a view of the ocean.
A dining area with a wooden table, four chairs, two potted plants, and a starfish decoration on the wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Scenic water view

    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.

  • By the lake

    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Holland, MI
  • Place, Sloan Pond
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Holland State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Dutch Village
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage

This wonderful 3 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage on Lake Michigan give you unapparelled views of the Lake Michigan. Sit out on the deck and have coffee with warm summer breezes. The cottage has had updates but still have the original cottage feel when it was built over 100 years ago. Sitting on a bluff you can see Holland and Grand Haven. Play in the warm sandy beach. 55 steps to your private beach.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2198159vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Holland

Located in Holland, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Port Sheldon Natural Area, while Holland Museum and Knickerbocker Theatre are cultural highlights. Holland Area Arts Council and Dutch Village are also worth visiting. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Holland, MI

What's nearby

  • Sloan Pond - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Holland State Park - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Dutch Village - 13 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Hope College - 15 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 26 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 17 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Reservoir - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪RedRock Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bayshore Yacht Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sandy Point Beach House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Itty Bitty Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage on 16 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,392, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Holland, this golf cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sloan Pond and Lake Michigan. Port Sheldon Natural Area is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 59 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay and can’t get much better than this. Will come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Thank you for being our guest. We hope to see you again next year. Thank you for the wonderful words and the review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is cute and clean. Great view. Kitchen is fully stocked. Perfect for our family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Blue Escape. You were fantastic guests and would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved sitting on the deck and just watching the Lake
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
You know I don't for being our guest. And thank you for your wonderful review. Please come see us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute cottage!! Thoughtful hosts that are communicative and such a beautiful property. Many of the items we brought from home we didn’t need to and an amazing welcome gift upon our arrival. We had a great stay, thanks so much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, except for no trash pickup. We arrived to 2 filled trash bins and didn't have room for our trash. Need more steak knives. Beach and deck were perfectly beautiful. Enjoyed our stay for 3rd year. Plan to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2026
Thank you for letting us know where we can improve. Please come see us again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking views! Loved having a private beach. The stairs were a little rickety but fine for our 3 year old to navigate. A few little quirks just being an older home, but overall a very nice stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Thank you "We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. It is wonderful to know that our home provided the perfect backdrop for your group's stay and created lasting memories. Our goal is always to offer a seamless, relaxing environment for families and friends. Thank you for being such stellar guests, and we hope to host you again soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage has a gorgeous view, is very clean and in a perfect location. There are several steps down to the lake so be prepared for that but it’s typical for this area. On our last day I locked myself out and the owner came within minutes with a key and she even brought a box of fresh blueberries for the trouble, which the trouble was mine. I highly recommend this cottage!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We appreciate you being our guest please come see us again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very welcoming feeling! The views are amazing!! Everything you would need was provided, plenty of towels, lots of outdoor seating. We loved the cabin, would definitely rent again.Only con was the downstairs shower’s hot water. Was addressed when I alerted host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had such an amazing time. The view was spectacular and it ended up being warm enough to swim! The price was perfect for a lakefront cottage on Memorial Day. The cottage is on the older side but from the deck overlooking the lake to the cleanliness of the interior, age was just a number. Thank you for a memorable weekend for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage that is everything they said it was. 3 bedrooms, on the lake, kitchen to cook and stairs to the lake. Not the newest on the lake, but oozes charm and warmth. Mattresses were comfortable and we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Hi Shelli, thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the cottage. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope you will come back to stay with us again next time you're in West Olive
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an incredible view! The place was meticulously clean. Being just steps away from Lake Michigan and the beach, there was not a grain of sand inside nor on the deck. I only had a few questions for the host prior to our arrival and the response was very quick. The description of the cottage was accurate. It appears as if all appliances have recently been updated and everything worked perfectly. I did make a few meals on the stove and in the oven without a problem. It was quite warm while we were there and the a/c didn’t have any problems keeping up. Yes, we would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional stay and enjoyed the property. Providing a clean, comfortable, and memorable experience is always our top priority. We would love to host your group again the next time your travels bring you back to the area!"
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
It's hard to beat the location of the property. You have a personal section of beach which is awesome for kids and dogs. The house is very "rustic" so don't have high expectations for this. The house is, however, very livable with a nice kitchen set up, dishwasher and washer and dryer. Beach stairs could be challenging for small kids, disabled or the elderly. The stairs are also a little on the old and weathered side and a little scary for my teenager to traverse.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2026
Thank you for letting me know I always want to improve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and great communication from hosts. Would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Thank you for kind review. I would love to have you be our guest again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing views, the sunsets are incredible and the hosts are communicative and left us a great local gift for our anniversary stay. Would stay again without a doubt!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location, location

Access to the private beach is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
I loved the location and private beach and views from cottage "picture window" and deck. Cottage was clean. Yay! Our stay was enjoyable and nostalgic -- I look forward to booking again. A bit expensive for me, but probably a good price for the location.Host left us a very nice welcome gift, but her answers to questions before arriving were not sufficient for me. (I need details.) Now that I know how everything works, future bookings should be easy.Curtains did not completely cover windows.Kitchen was fine - Keurig coffee machine didn't work for us.Website was not user-friendly for me.All in all, we had a fabulous, relaxing vacay.Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2026
I will be sure to check the coffee maker.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful lake view

This was a great place to stay. It was cute and we loved the lake view.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good place to relax

We liked the place overall. The sunsets didnt let us down, nice beach, nice setting, great neighborhood, and plenty to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was such a quaint, lovely, cottage. We took in the sunset every night. Amazing experience! Thank you!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review of our cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint Lake Michigan Cottage

Beautiful view of Lake Michigan! Unbelievable sunset views! Great deck for coffee in the morning. Cute cozy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best hosts ever! When we arrived the power was out all over the area due to bad weather. The hosts graciously moved us to another one of their properties, Property # 2196700, that was beautiful. After 12 inches of snow our second day at the property the hosts plowed the driveway so we could leave the next day. The property is right on Lake Michigan. Gorgeous sunsets! The house is immaculate and updated. We highly recommend the property and the hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick get away with teen daughters

This was a perfect location for our family. My husband and I were so excited for the bike trail right outside. Our daughters loved the beach. The view from the deck is incredible. I could have sat outside all day and watched the water. The rooms were perfect. The communication was great and check in and out were a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you for your wonderful words and please come visit us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

California Crew

Sweet spot. Be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
Thank you, see you next year
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful lakeside beach house.

This property was clean, comfortable, cozy and charming tucked into a wooded area with a private stairway down to the shore of Lake Michigan to a private beach. The view of Lake Michigan from the house was amazing. The kitchen was well equipped and bright. There were plenty of places to sit inside and outside and enjoy the view.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will be back!

We love Holland, this cottage location, private beach and view!!!! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thank you for being our guest!

About the host

Hosted by Victoria L Carini

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Why they chose this property

This cottage is quintessential Lake Michigan cottage, many updates but still keeping with the traditional feel of the original cottage when built. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and a bath 1/2. Windows in every room add to the feel of sounds and beauty of Lake Michigan

What makes this property unique

This cottage sit on a dune with 55 stairs down to the beach. The cottage is pet friendly with a green space. Bike paths for riding your bike to Holland or many of the parks in Port Sheldon Township( Kouw, Kirk, Windsnest, Tunnel, Mt Pisqah a great hiking trail for all.

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