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Beachfront Cottage On Lake Michigan! Great Views, Private Setting, Relaxing Days

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Enjoy picture-perfect views every night from our lakefront cottage!
Cozy living room, ideal for relaxing. Couch becomes Queen bed.
Enjoy a sunset or morning coffee on the screened in porch.
Interior
Screened in porch with windows that close overlooking lake

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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West Olive, Michigan, MI
  • Place, Kirk Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Olive Shores County Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Haven Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Main bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront Cottage On Lake Michigan! Great Views, Private Setting, Relaxing Days

Experience Lake Michigan the way it used to be! Lovingly restored 1930s beachfront cottage, located in a quiet residential area. The cottage sits on a wooded double lot nestled on a dune facing Lake Michigan. There is a private stairway leading to nearly 140 feet of private beach*.

Escape from the hustle-bustle of everyday life. Disconnect from technology and reconnect with your family, friends, or yourself. Take long walks on the beach, enjoy the water, build sand castles, bring bikes to ride along the trails. On rainy days, watch the storm blow across the lake, be amazed by the lightning show or take the opportunity to play board games, read or explore nearby Grand Haven. At night, appreciate the thousands of stars in the sky or enjoy a campfire in the include Solo Stove on the deck.

Just 6 miles south of Grand Haven but a world away. Wake up to the sound of birds and sip coffee while watching boats sail by, enjoy sunset dining in the comfort of the screened in porch or on the outside patio deck, then fall asleep to the sound of the waves.

*NOTE: After the high water levels, our beach is coming back and, we have re-built stair access to the beach from the cottage. The views from the cottage are fantastic as well as the sunsets.

The Cottage offers free Wi-Fi, a newly renovated kitchen, coffee maker, stove, microwave, refrigerator, and pantry area. Beach umbrellas, Beach towels, and beach chairs are also a part of your rental.

Indoor dining area features banquette seating. A charming antique walnut table is perfect for family meals or a game of Scrabble.

Sleeps 4 comfortably. There is 1 bedroom with a double bed and a sofa in the living room that converts to a queen-size bed.

The cabin includes a bathroom with a shower stall. There is also an outdoor shower, with tempered water, adjacent to the outside deck, ideal for rinsing off before entering the cottage.

Gas BBQ grill on the outside deck allows for grilling. Solo bonfire stove on the deck for S'mores or the joy of a campfire at night. Savor the great Lake view and one-of-a-kind sunsets as you dine at the picnic table.

For other recreation, Kirk Park is 1/2 mile away with nice hikes and Pigeon Lake is a few miles south for putting in boats and/or kayaks. These are easily accessed via the bike trails that run directly in front of the entrance to our neighborhood.

**Please note there are a set of stairs from the parking area to the entrance of the cottage as well as stairs from the cottage to the beach. Additionally, please know this is a 1930's cottage and had a rustic nature to it. While we have made upgrades, it does have that old home charm and the nuances that come with it.

As this is in a neighborhood, we ask that you please respect the community quiet hours of 10:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

We believe you'll fall in love with the place and look forward to it being your getaway place at Lake Michigan.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours are between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Olive

Located in West Olive, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Hot Spot Charters and Dutch Village.
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West Olive, Michigan, MI

What's nearby

  • Kirk Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Olive Shores County Park - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Grand Haven Beach - 18 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Grand Haven State Park - 18 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Grand River Boardwalk - 20 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 22 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marathon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rock N Thai - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sandy Point Beach House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stable Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mancino's Pizza & Grinders - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Cottage On Lake Michigan! Great Views, Private Setting, Relaxing Days pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Cottage On Lake Michigan! Great Views, Private Setting, Relaxing Days?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Cottage On Lake Michigan! Great Views, Private Setting, Relaxing Days?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Cottage On Lake Michigan! Great Views, Private Setting, Relaxing Days located?

Located in West Olive, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Kirk Park and Lake Michigan. Zwemer Park and Olive Shores County Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mitch G.

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

Great views

The perfect cabin for a getaway. Clean, and amazing views. The private beach is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it! Wonderful location! Right on the Lake Michigan! Beyond expectations!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View from the cottage is breathtaking! The beach is coming back, new stairs to the beach are nice, as well as all the improvements! This was our third time to the cottage and we will be back. Half way to Holland and Grand Haven so we can visit our friends and enjoy favorite sites in both. Jason is excellent to work with and responds quickly to requests and questions. Holly manages the property and is also easy to work with and responded quickly when we locked ourselves out . Can’t imagine staying anywhere else!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check In was easy, good directions. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook dinner. Bonus was there was some homemade blueberry spread waiting for us and some coffee as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

brenda h.

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

Very relaxing

Nice house with a great view of the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kept the integrity of the home with appropriate updates. Great days on the beach .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We couldn't have been happier with our week-long stay at the "Miller Cottage." The water levels have finally subsided after several years. So, now a great place is even BETTER... with it's own private beach area. But the fact this place is so close to Kirk Park as well (where there is a very nice/quaint public beach), there truly are multiple good beach options close by. The owner, Jason, was fantastic to work with. And the house was clean, well-maintained, and so close to the water, you could hear the crashing waves as you drifted to sleep at night. We loved the place so much during our stay, we're definitely coming back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Great location and neighborhood

Jason was fantastic with his communication including checking to ensure we got in ok that night. The property description was accurate and located in a very nice and quiet neighborhood. The access to the beach was terrific and the addition of an outdoor shower was a fantastic perk! Larger towns were nearby (20-30 minute drive) so when we werent enjoying the sand we didnt have to waste our day traveling to far off destinations to enjoy food and other activities. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan E.

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

Quaint Cottage, Lovely Stay

Small but cozy cottage right on Lake Michigan. Can't beat the views and easy walk to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

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

Cozy weekend getaway!

The cottage was so charming and made for the perfect weekend getaway. Everything was very clean and tidy, the neighborhood was peaceful, and the lake view was stunning! Would love to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Peaceful getaway!

We had a lovely time celebrating a 30th birthday at this cottage! Everything was just a pictured and described, the kitchen and bathroom both well stocked. The view was stunning and you can see the lake from almost every room. While it was a bit chilly to be on the beach during our May stay, the multiple decks and view from inside allowed us to enjoy the lake from the warmth of the cottage. We loved how the integrity of the historic cottage was maintained while modern additions have been added, a perfect blend of old and new to unplug for the weekend.Jason was super communicative before and during the stay. We hope to return in the future!
View from the sunroom
View from the deck
Deck facing the lake equipped with seating, fire pit, and gas grill
Sunset from the deck
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase H.

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

Anniversary trip

Beautiful location for our 10 year anniversary!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

brenda h.

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

Nice bungalow on Lake Michigan

The house was very nice! The view spectacular!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

What a view!

A lovely, peaceful retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roland S.

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

Perfect place to relax

Absolutely gorgeous cottage with great views of and access to the lake. Simply perfect for a few relaxing days. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Man C.

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

Very cozy and quite cottage. Very good to enjoy the lake view.

Very cozy and quite cottage. Very good to enjoy the lake view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Peaceful and cozy

Absolutely amazing views of Lake Michigan. The cottage is just adorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Very nice

We loved it! We could hear the waves, and watched the sunset on the lake. It was beautiful, relaxing -- just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

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

Summer vacation

Very cozy. Loved trees on property, providing shade and privacy. Loved being right on the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Cozy charming cottage

Cute cottage with lovely history. The proximity to Grand Haven and Holland is ideal. Perfect for quiet time away from all the hustle and bustle. We enjoyed spending time on the upper deck watching the water. Nearby Kirk Park was a perfect spot for us to swim. Thank you for an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug S., Augusta

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

Great Cottage

Wonderful location, very retro. Great views! No tv. Furniture needs a little upgrading, but very comfy cozy like a cottage should b. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Early Anniversary

Great property. Beautiful view of Lake Michigan as so as you walk in the cottage. Host was great to work with. Was able to check in early and a day early. Great place to relax and unwind. Will definitely be returning to this cottage in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Very relaxing

Great views. Nice and quiet. There was no silverware.... no problem. I highly recommend this location and the owners are very nice. We will stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam K.

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

Peaceful

A peaceful, tranquil slice of the beach. After a very busy few weeks, this was exactly what my wife and I needed to recharge. L
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don K.

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

Wonderful cottage in West Olive

This was our 3rd stay at the Miller's cottage for Fall apple picking at nearby Crane Orchards. It is a wonderful little place right on the water -- clean, comfortable, well appointed and quite charming. Jason, the owner, is a real pleasure to work with as well. He is friendly, accommodating and very quick to respond. We look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jason Miller

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Why they chose this property

This cottage was purchased by my grandfather upon his return from WWII in the 1940's. It is still in our family and several generations have enjoyed making memories here.

We treat it gently and with love, and ask you to do the same.

Languages:

English

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