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A Wooded, Creekside Home In Macatawa Makes It Easy To Relax & Enjoy A Vacation!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 13323.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Holland, MI
  • Place, Sanctuary Woods Preserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Holland State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ottawa Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Wooded, Creekside Home In Macatawa Makes It Easy To Relax & Enjoy A Vacation!

The Sanctuary Woods Estate vacation rental is a large 3800 sq. ft. home set on a spacious 5 acre wooded lot, adjacent to the Laketown Township Sanctuary Woods' Park and Trails. A creek runs the length of the property and runs alongside the outdoor deck providing a wonderful location for outdoor dining and picnics.

Boating services, including boat slips, are available next door at the Eldean Shipyard marina.

It has all the comforts of home. The living room features a 20-foot ceiling and windows and deck overlooking the the creek. The 6 bedrooms--two with king beds, one with a full bed + a twin bed, one bedroom with two twin beds, one with bunk beds, and a TV room with bunk beds--provide sleeping for up to 12 plus a baby/toddler (toddler bed is in Master). Other features include 3 full baths and 2 half baths, 4 TVs, wi-fi, a washer and dryer, central air conditioning, a gas grill in the large screened-in porch, a large grass yard, and a 3-stall garage. All linens and bath towels are provided. This is a non-smoking unit and pets are not allowed. Internet access is provided.

The secluded Laketown Township Beach is 4 miles South off of 66th St.

There is a new accessory dwelling above the garage. This separate unit is not included in the rental. The property manager for Eldean Shipyard lives in this unit.

There are discounts from the nightly rates when requesting a week or monthly stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a creek outside
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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
Outside only

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

Holland

Located in Holland, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Holland Community Aquatic Center and DePree Art Center and Gallery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Holland, MI

What's nearby

  • Sanctuary Woods Preserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Holland State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ottawa Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Dutch Village - 14 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 13 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Deboer Bakkerij South - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Wooded, Creekside Home In Macatawa Makes It Easy To Relax & Enjoy A Vacation! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Wooded, Creekside Home In Macatawa Makes It Easy To Relax & Enjoy A Vacation!?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Wooded, Creekside Home In Macatawa Makes It Easy To Relax & Enjoy A Vacation! on 6 Apr 2026 start from AU$577, 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 A Wooded, Creekside Home In Macatawa Makes It Easy To Relax & Enjoy A Vacation!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Wooded, Creekside Home In Macatawa Makes It Easy To Relax & Enjoy A Vacation!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Wooded, Creekside Home In Macatawa Makes It Easy To Relax & Enjoy A Vacation!?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is A Wooded, Creekside Home In Macatawa Makes It Easy To Relax & Enjoy A Vacation! located?

This family-friendly Holland holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sanctuary Woods Preserve and Lake Michigan. Holland Community Aquatic Center and DePree Art Center and Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very accommodating host and a great space for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house is in a beautiful area where you can hike and is close to the water. The house is very spacious for big families. A lot of the contents of the inside are dated but it was retro charming. Though a hot tub was listed as an amenity, it is a bathtub in the master bedroom. We were there for Christmas and the fireplace ended up not being in service. Property management was very responsive to issues that popped up during our stay. Overall very good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the large space for grandkids to play and the screened in porch to relax and enjoy the quiet. Owner was very responsive to minor maintenance request.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

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

Great vacation

We enjoyed the house and the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anita B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay. The house is as pictured and described. It is well stocked for cooking, etc. The beds are reasonably comfortable. We had trouble with the hot water keeping up, but the property manager was very quick to reply and fix the issue. Overall would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon A.

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

Family overflow

The family used my cottage for beach, eating etc so they didn’t take advantage of hiking, fire pit etc. next time would like to stay longer to enjoy all that . They liked the accommodations and large spaces
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PandE M.

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

Awesome place for multiple families

This place is really be perfect for two large families or three small families. We loved that it was peacefully tucked away in the woods and still walkable to the beach. Such a relaxing place to get away to and plenty of space for the kids to roam!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison C.

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

Awesome Place!

I booked this place for my wedding weekend for some out of town guests. The property was awesome! Great outdoor space with a fire pit, cool vintage feel, and great location if you plan to rent a boat across the street!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo Ann V.

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

Great place for a family reunion

We had a wonderful time at this property. We were 11 people and we had room to spare. Lots of spots to gather with everyone. We loved the backyard firepit!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2022
So glad you enjoyed our property. Hope to see you again. Jessica
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

Terrific place

My father’s memorial service.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leasa W.

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

Family wedding

This house was perfect for the parents and grandparents of the bride to be. Location to our venue was perfect! We will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Very spacious house

Great experience here. Bit of a walk to beach we avoided after first day but otherwise a really great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2022
Thank you for the review. Jessica
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita K.

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

Family Togetherness

Our family representing five states gathered in Holland, MI and enjoyed our stay in this home. It provided plenty of space and many gathering spots for all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

32nd street house

We were in Holland for a graduation, and family and friends joined for the celebration. The house worked out very well for us because of its spacious size, plenty of parking, and lots of beds. The house was stocked with everything we needed and more. The trees and creek provided a very nice outdoor atmosphere. Everyone in our party enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne R.

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

This home was magnificent!

We stayed at this this lovely home over a four day weekend. It was absolutely stunning. It was immaculately clean, spacious, and so unique! The master suite was beautiful. The windows and the views on every side were spectacular. There is a creek in a beautiful hiking trail right off the side of the property. Holland is a great place for a vacation. This rental home is probably the best we have ever rented. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2020
Thanks for the wonderful review and I am glad that you had a great vacation! The exterior painting of the home is nearly completed and it is looking very nice. Just let me know when you would like to return for your next vacation. Thank you, Wade
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Michigan reunion

We were needing a place to stay close to Saugatuck(hometown) so that my family could come and join us from the other side of the state and Ohio. We had five grandchildren who were aged from young teens to eight years old. The house was perfect in that everyone had their own space but the communal spaces were many and big enough. The teens loved the shuffle board, basketball, ping pong and all the board games. The adults loved the privacy (and the nearness of the lake and Wiersma’s which we all remembered from when we were kids)! Thank you, Wade, for having such a great place to meet up!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
You are Welcome and we are so glad that you enjoyed everything! Wade
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Fun summer time visit

Great time with friends and family. Good sleeping arrangements. Plenty of games and toys for rainy days. Plenty of fire wood for fire pit. Nice having parking spot to private beach. Walk is just under 1/2 mile from parking to beach. Property staff allowed us to drop off our stuff and most folks so it was not bad. Minor quirks, like blower on grill did not work. Had to get our own ping pong balls. Steps to garage were a little precarious. I would recommend this for others!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Fantastic Home Near Holland!

We thoroughly enjoyed this wooded, creek side home in Macatawa! It was a perfect place to relax and enjoy a peaceful getaway. Upon arrival, we unwound by the creek and surrounding nature with a 1 mile trail loop walk. Then we ate dinner at New Holland Brewing Company and enjoyed a bonfire. Friday was spend at Watertrail Ventures for some canoeing and kayaking. It was great taking a break from the daily routine and take in the serene environment. We walked to the private beach which is .8 miles from the house. If you enter 2432 Valley Dr into your GPS, it will safely navigate you to the beach without getting harrassed. The locals we interacted with were actually very friendly! We also spent a day at Laketown Beach which is very nice, but no where near the size of the private beach this property offers. It's for sure worth the walk! There is a gravel parking lot you can drive to as well which would cut your walk time by at least half. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and I would highly recommend and consider staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
What a amazing review, Thank you Matt for the tip about using Gps to get to the beach. I have added that tip to the welcome books. So glad you all had a good time, watch for a email from me about next years dates. Jessica
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kitty A.

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

Michigan invites Texas to Beat the Heat

We were in town for a family gathering with family from Detroit area and Houston Texas. House hit all the boxes. Great screened in porch to contain kids and enjoy nightly card games, great gathering areas with living room and family/combined kitchen area. Grill for summer cooking just off the kitchen. Washer and Dryer for those who needed it and large garage and front entrance with ping pong and plenty of parking. We brought lots of yard games and this yard did not disappoint - played whiffle ball, corn hole and kan jam that we brought- Horse shoes, basketball and ping pong that were provided. Great outdoor fire pit area with plenty of wood - we brought our outdoor theater and had great movie nights with smores and the big screen. Plenty of bathrooms for a large group and 6 separate rooms for sleeping. Cooking supplies provided in stocked kitchen. Walking paths and bike paths too. You can get to lake Michigan through a path that is outlined for you - and Lake Macatawa - Eldean marina is just across the street where you can rent a boat slip if needed. Short drive to downtown Holland as well. Great location if you have a family or friend gathering - we would come back !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
So glad the property was ALL that you needed and enjoyable to the max. I would love to talk about you returning next year. Watch for a email from me. Thank you for the amazing review. Jessica
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time at Sanctuary Woods house. Wade took very good care of us, letting us know that power was out on our drive in, so we didn't stop and buy groceries. We arrived in rain storm so it was great to have garage to unload the cars. Wade then came over with a cooler full of ice and cold drinks and flashlights for us, He also gave us cash to go out for dinner that night! Shortly after we arrived they got a generator going so we had a refrigerator, a few lights and most importantly - water.! The house in on a well. The house was certainly large enough for all of us, 8 adults and 4 children. The kids especially enjoyed their bunk room (ad the flashlights they got to use the first night!) It was a little stuffy the first night, because the sliding doors in the bedrooms don't really work. We got power late the next morning and it was a great stay. We lived on the screened in porch and enjoyed the fire pit a couple of nights. The private Macatawa Beach is really nice. We took advantage of the kayaks. The association will let you drive in and drop your gear closer to the beach, then you can park in your designated parking spot. The kids also enjoyed the toys that were left there, balls, yard games etc. I would recommend it to a family that isn't averse with walking to the beach and it's a short drive to activities in Holland and Saugutuck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks Barb! I'm glad your group enjoyed your vacation and just let me know if you would like to come again! I bet we can avoid a power outage next time. Wade
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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

Nice place

Great house and location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Family getaway

Good experience. House layout was good for family activities. Back yard was fun play area for children. Beach access was a challenge. Would likely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Family Gathering

We had a great stay! Lots of space for our many family members.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

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

great property

The home suited our needs very well. Plenty of living space and bedrooms. The screened in proch is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Samantha U.

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

Beautiful Property

We loved staying at this home. Spacious, plenty of activities, and management was excellent and incredibly responsive. We did have several issues with local residents while attending the private section of Lake Michigan beach associated with the property, and chose to attend other local beaches for the remainder of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

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