Cottage Gem on Lake Michigan with water views and beach

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9122 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Explore the area

Holland, MI

Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)18 min drive
Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk23 min drive
Holland State Park24 min drive
Tunnel Park26 min drive

This is our second year renting Cherry on Top and our first time here with our 6 month old. The location of this cottage...

Caitlynn H.

Aug 28, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Imagine awakening to the stunning views offered by this charming 1950's lakefront cottage. The only thing between you and the beach are the private stairs leading directly to Lake Michigan.

All main floor living - you will find 4 separate bedrooms and 2 full baths to accommodate your family and friends. Enjoy your morning coffee on the sunny deck overlooking your own stretch of private Lake Michigan beach.

Breakfast can be served at the roomy table located in the kitchen area or spread out at the spacious picnic table. Grab the best seat in the house on the comfy sofa and enjoy the vista or cozy up for movie night.

Four bedrooms and sun porch offer a variety of sleeping options - master bedroom has a king bed and private bath with tub and separate shower. Kids will love the built in bunks reminiscent of a ships cabin. Additional guest room provides a twin daybed with pop up trundle and converts into a king bed if needed and additional guest room has a queen size bed. Three season porch has a twin daybed and the best views! These bedrooms share a full bath with tub/shower.

This cottage is located in nostalgic Macatawa Hills - a private gated community home to vacation seekers for over 100 years. Kayaks and paddleboards can be rented nearby and be enjoyed on nearby Lake Macatawa as well as Lake Michigan. Rent bikes for everyone and pedal to downtown Holland to enjoy a world class variety of dining, shopping, breweries and entertainment. Take a day trip to nearby Saugatuck/Douglas and experience all this artistic enclave has to offer.

West Michigan is so much more than just Lake Michigan - come find out what everyone is talking about!

Check out this YouTube video of the rental:
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Check-In Time: 4pm
Check Out Time: 10am

PARKING
Please note that there are three parking spaces provided.

CANCELATION POLICY
Our cancellation policy is as follows:
-100% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
-50% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
-No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before the reservation date.

There are no refunds for early departures, reduction of nights rented, or delayed arrivals due to inclement weather or any other factor. Please consider trip insurance to protect your investment.

MANAGEMENT

This property is managed locally by BVW Unsalted Vacations Property Management in Holland, MI. We provide all linens, bath and beach towels as well as a starter supply of cleaning and paper products as well as emergency maintenance services. Call and speak with one of our Escape Artists today and let us help you plan your next getaway!

All BVW Unsalted Vacations rentals follow local and state tax rules. Your reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Damage Protection policy. Please note that guests are required to sign a rental agreement after booking.

Property manager

BVW Unsalted Vacations

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Beach view

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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 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

Holland

Located in Holland, this cottage is in a rural area and 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) - 50 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 Cottage Gem on Lake Michigan with water views and beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Gem on Lake Michigan with water views and beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Gem on Lake Michigan with water views and beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Gem on Lake Michigan with water views and beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holland cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sanctuary Woods Preserve and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Michigan. Laketown Beach and DeGraaf Nature Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Very good

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Caitlynn H.

28 Aug 2023

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

The perfect family retreat

This is our second year renting Cherry on Top and our first time here with our 6 month old. The location of this cottage cannot be beat and we love that basically everything is provided - beach chairs, towels, toys, kitchen necessities, etc. The bedrooms are perfect for sleeping lots of people and a pack n play is provided which was perfect for our daughter. We had a few minor issues with a leaky faucet, ants in the kitchen, and a broken hinge on the basement door - all of which are totally to be expected in an older, lakeside cottage - and all of which were responded to and resolved quickly. We were very happy with our stay and look forward to making more memories here in the future.

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Sheryl R.

1 Nov 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

very disappointing

This cottage may be OK in the summer when the windows (that work) can be open and little time is spent inside, but in the off-season (mid-October) it is damp and uncomfortable. I left after the first night of my 4-night stay, flea-bitten and unrested. Having spent most of my short time inside, the condition and cleaning problems were obvious and unsettling.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Todd C.

15 Oct 2021

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

Good spot on the lake

This property delivered what we expected given the pictures and description. It’s an older property with older appliances, but then again, we weren’t looking for a luxury condo. It’s a fantastic spot with great access to the beach. There are nits we could pick with an older property like this (the shower in the master bathroom does not drain well), but all told we were happy with the experience of staying there. The communication was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Roberta I.

16 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Can’t beat the view

We enjoyed our stay at the house because the views of the lake were terrific and the location was really convenient to Holland and Saugatuck. The house itself was tired and could use some updating. Mattresses and pillows were pretty worn, although Some things seemed fairly new, couch, some lamps, linens. All in all, we enjoyed our stay but would probably look elsewhere on a return trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

18 Aug 2021

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

Great Get Away!

Our family of five + grandma loved our stay. There's plenty of room, great views, and a wonderful beach w/easy access of 60 steps. This rental is within a family community and is lovely. You step back in time entering the cottage with older amenities, but it doesn't deter from the home. Tighter living quarters then we were used to & it was doable. We lived outside as much as we could. Location is fantastic & close to Holland and Saugatuck.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021