Macatawa Park

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Holland, MI

Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk24 min drive
Holland State Park25 min drive
Tunnel Park26 min drive
Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Saturday to Saturday Rentals only during the Summer

This charming , turn of the century 4 bedroom cottage is located directly on the beautiful sandy beach of Lake Michigan in the gated community of Macatawa Park. Enjoy amazing sunsets, and views of Holland Harbor Pier and Big Red, the historic lighthouse, as well as ocean going freighters travelling to Holland via Lake Macatawa.

Macatawa Hills is a gated enclave on the shores of Lake Michigan, located on a peninsula between the Big Lake and Lake Macatawa. Dating back to the days of steam ships and trains, the area has been a popular summer retreat for people who travelled from Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit and other Midwest cities. Vacationers enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the miles of pristine sandy beaches and sparkling waters of Lake Michigan.

The cottage is within walking distance of Big Red Lighthouse, Piper Restaurant and Macatawa Bay Yacht Club.. It is a 20 minute drive to Saugatuck, where you can enjoy perusing the lovely shops and art galleries, and a 15 minute drive to Holland, home to Hope College and more delightful shopping. It is also home to the bountiful Holland Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the summer season.

The Recess has 4 bedrooms, 3 of which have queen sized beds and 1 double bed. It also has TV, WiFi and telephone, as well as a washer and dryer.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the fluctuations and cyclical rising and falling of Lake Michigan, the size or condition of the beach CANNOT be guaranteed.

Property manager

Kyle Hubbel

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holland

Located in Holland, this cottage 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Holland, MI

What's nearby

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

Getting around

Holland Station - 17 min drive
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 11 min drive
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - 12 min drive
Captain Sundae - 10 min drive
Captain Sundae - 16 min drive
Beechwood Grill - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Macatawa Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Macatawa Park ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Macatawa Park ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Macatawa Park located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holland cottage is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Sanctuary Woods Preserve and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake Michigan. Laketown Beach and DeGraaf Nature Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

4 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful location. Beautiful house!

Gorgeous. The pictures don’t do the property justice. The best view on Lake Michigan. Kyle was beyond friendly and contactable. No beach this year, it will come back, but the little beach to the North was just fine. The house was equipped with everything you would need for the week. Kyle’s was kind with leaving us a snack tray, blackberries and his homemade jam. Cupboards were filled with extras for you to use. I love this when renting as you don’t have to run to the store for everything. Beautiful touches. I have rented on VRBO from CA to Massachusetts, this house, and the view, was just something! Did I mention the view. 😊 The steps and parking are a bit of a challenge. But we did it. Someone with older family members may have a harder time. 10 am check out was a little early, but got us moving! Simple updates would be well suited for this house, but nonetheless charming beyond.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

10 Aug 2015

Little Piece of Heaven!

This is a perfect place to get away from it all. Very private-I never saw or heard a neighbor. I stayed with my daughter, son-in-law and two grandkids for a fun filled, relaxing week. There was enough room for all of us to have a private bedroom, which were decorated in mid-century furnishings and details. The bathroom has a claw foot tub, sink and medicine cabinet, again original mid-century. The owner has worked magic in making the smaller spaces feel comfortably spacious and still retaining the feel of the original beach house. It goes without saying, the beach and lake are breathtaking. The entire family enjoyed playing in the lake daily, utilizing the beach toys, chairs, beach umbrella, towels and sun screen provided by the owner. We grilled out on the huge new gas grill, washed beach towels and swim suits in the new commercial size washer and dryer and relaxed with the books, games and cable TV thoughtfully proved by the owner. We walked the beach to the light house, which was just a short walk away. One caveat-if you struggle with stairs, be aware the walk from the parking space to the house requires a number of steps, as does the access to the beach and the upstairs of the house. There is a bed and half bath on the main floor of the house to avoid stairs, and a grassy area above the beach to sit and enjoy the view of the lake without descending stairs to the beach. This was the best vacation ever!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

19 Jan 2015

By far the best spot on the beach

This beach house is was everything we could have wished for and more. The owner is very friendly and supplies you with a lot of small things within the house so you don't have to worry about packing so much of the little things. There are also a bunch of fun beach accessories we used just about everyday that were a wonderful bonus, the paddle board, kayak, giant float, and super comfortable tommy bahama beach chairs were the best! The house is set apart from the rest on the beach in that it is very private and you literally walk your path over the small dune and you are in the lake. You can't see any of the neighbors from the beach patio, and he has a great sound system set up so that you can relax to your music and enjoy a fire pit while down there. There is a view of the lake from every bedroom upstairs, no one cared which room they got because they were all comfortable and had their own unique view. We had family and friends that were staying in other cottages in Macatawa Park and it was very convenient to walk the beach to get to those cottages. My nephews were big fans of the Wii game console and board games in the living room to use on the one rainy day we had. Even in the rain this is an amazing cottage because of the huge front windows that let you watch a storm roll through. We really couldn't have had a better time staying at this cottage for the week, the memories we will recall forever, and are already looking forward to returning next summer!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

15 Jan 2015

A little piece of paradise

Great place for family vacation with children of all ages. If you like to be active, just relax, or a bit of both this is the cottage for you. Everything you need is provided. You literally only need clothing and food. It is an older cottage with much character. The location is very private with amazing views of Lake Michigan, beautiful sunsets! Great place to relax and have fun. The owner is very hospitable and easy to work with. Lastly, we found it to be very clean!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

9 Jan 2015

Location, location, location

This lovely cottage is in a location that cannot be surpassed. It is right on the beach and I mean right on the beach. You walk outside and there you are on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. My husband and I are beach people so we loved it and spent almost every afternoon on the beach and in the lake. We also enjoyed exploring Holland, Saugatuck and Grand Haven. There are plenty of restaurants in Holland although they do get crowded if you stay on the beach until evening and then try to go out as we did. There is a great little grocery store nearby with a wonderful butcher so we cooked out alot. The owner provides lots of recreational "toys" for your use and plenty of beach chairs. If you like the beach and the lake I would highly recommend this cottage.