Best Rental Cottage in Lake Macatawa! Perfect for families

9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Holland, MI

Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk23 min drive
Holland State Park24 min drive
Tunnel Park26 min drive
Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

This beachfront cottage is the absolute best in the Lake Macatawa area. From the spacious deck, it’s just three steps to the beautiful beach of Lake Michigan. Lake Macatawa is only a couple of hundred yards on the other side.

The cottage is located in a private, gated enclave of luxurious homes. It has four bedrooms, and sleeps ten. It has been recently remodeled and is extremely well equipped for your enjoyment.

If you bring a boat, docking is available on Lake Macatawa (at an additional charge)

Macatawa Beach on the shores of Lake Michigan is possibly the most picturesque of all places on the "Big Lake". Picture this: a National Landmark Red Lighthouse, beaches that rival the best that Florida has to offer, a gated community on a small peninsula, Lake Macatawa behind the cottages no more than 200 yards away. The Victorian cottages that dot this shore line, the cool breezes off the Lake keeping temperatures always pleasant, even on the hottest of August days make this location the perfect get away place.

L.Frank Baum, the author of the Wizard of Oz knew of this spot one hundred years ago. The "Dorothy" from his book was named for one of the little girls there.

From the deck, it’s entertaining to watch ocean going freighters that travel once or twice a day past the light house, through the channel and then four miles further East docking at the town of Holland.

The village of Sagutuck is eight miles South. It’s filled with special shops and restaurants. The Town of Holland itself is unusually quaint and was judged to be the second most friendly community in America.

The Dutch settled Western Michigan in the 1800's........it is fun to watch how some of their different attitudes remain to this day. The Amway owners spend their summers there as do many from St. Louis, Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago (two hours by car away), Grand Rapids and even from places in Pennsylvania, Texas and beyond.

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Property manager

Tony Todd

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Macatawa

Located in Macatawa, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Holland Community Aquatic Center and Craigs Cruisers are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Holland, MI

What's nearby

Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 13 min drive
Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 23 min drive
Holland State Park - 24 min drive
Ottawa Beach - 25 min drive
Tunnel Park - 26 min drive

Getting around

Holland Station - 15 min drive
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - 11 min drive
Captain Sundae - 9 min drive
Captain Sundae - 15 min drive
Beechwood Grill - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Rental Cottage in Lake Macatawa! Perfect for families pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Best Rental Cottage in Lake Macatawa! Perfect for families?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Rental Cottage in Lake Macatawa! Perfect for families?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Best Rental Cottage in Lake Macatawa! Perfect for families located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sanctuary Woods Preserve and Lake Michigan. DeGraaf Nature Center and Laketown Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

19 May 2024

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

Wonderful Location/Very Helpful Host

We loved our getaway in Holland/Lake Macatawa! This property has the most beautiful beach and was convenient to everything we wanted to see in Holland and Saugatuck! We woke up every morning to a beautiful sunrise and went to sleep with an even more beautiful sunset! I felt an added layer of security because we were in a gated community. Tony/our host was always available to answer questions and was very helpful. We will be back!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jason R.

16 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Nice location but lots of mechanical issues

Great location, nice owner but the property had too many mechanical issues. No heat (it was 48 degrees when we arrived) and took 3 attempts from HVAC repair to fix it. No hot water for 3 days. Broken shower and toilet. No internet. Could not reach owner to resolve issues (nor could vrbo support).

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CJ P., Houston, TX

20 Oct 2022

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

Lovely stay in an absolutely amazing location!

We enjoyed a beautiful fall getaway in this lovely home. The morning and evening views, ease of beach access, and community cannot be beat. Tony's a great host and we had a lovely time enjoying fall in Macatawa!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed K.

23 Aug 2022

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

nice house, amazing beach, and great views

The location and views are amazing. Tony was a very good communicator; called right after booking, a week before our stay, and on the first night to make sure everything was going well. Beach is right out the front door. Kids and dog loved it! Beach is shared with community but is huge and there is plenty of room in the middle of the day; in the early mornings it was empty and walks along the water with the dog were serene. House was very clean and well stocked. Macatawa is super cute with the houses all being very close to each other, but it was very quiet and relaxing. Phone reception was spotty, but wifi was top notch! It was towards the end of the summer season so house could probably use a little maintenance: minor touch up paint, minor toilet repairs, and adding some dimmer switches would be appreciated. One bonus we didn't expect: the gas fireplace; our first night it was cold and rainy and it was pleasant to sit by a warm fire.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Cathy H.

23 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location!

We had a family reunion last week and had a fantastic week of perfect Beach weather. The location can't be beat! We were a little disappointed in the cleanliness of the cottage, but it didn't dampen our fun!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022