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AVAILABILITY ~ PEAK SEASON DATES!!! Lakes, Trails, Bay, Nature & Dog Friendly!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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~Bayside Bungalow~
~inviting, relaxing Bungalow
~ Bayside Bungalow
~living area
King bedroom~

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Holland, MI
  • Place, Holland State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tunnel Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Saugatuck Dunes State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

AVAILABILITY ~ PEAK SEASON DATES!!! Lakes, Trails, Bay, Nature & Dog Friendly!

Enjoy this private cottage in a great location!
Easy access to Holland & Saugatuck~~~

This home, built by a local craftsman boat-builder, is nestled in a private setting but conveniently located in the historical Jenison Park area, near Macatawa Bay, Lake Michigan & many activities.
Cottage highlights open concept living, new comfortable furnishings, updated with new 55" & 47" TV, WiFi, cable, and total connectivity! A new feature for 2019 is the addition of an AC system, for your comfort!
Inviting decor through out this cozy cottage. Enjoy bird watching, as a variety of wild animals pass thru this lovely wooded private area.

Cottage has 2 bedrooms; 1 with a King bed, 2nd with a Queen, both with mattress protectors. Comfortable sectional sofa offers an added sleep option.
Central Air system, wooded area offers lovely lake breezes!
1 1/2 baths, new full size washer and dryer, well equipped kitchen with snack bar island and dining area.
Sliding doors open onto deck with table and plenty of seating. Roast marshmallows or tell stories around the fire pit, grill steaks on the gas grill, or just relax in the hammock and enjoy the beach breezes and sound of nearby surf!
Nearby rental recreation equipment is a short 5 minutes away~ offering bikes, body boards, kayaks, pontoon boats, and much more!
Includes all necessary amenities~ linens, towels, WiFi, 2 smart TVs, grill, cooler, beach towels and much more!
Convenient location; 5 minute walk to Sanctuary Woods, Lake Macatawa, and Lake Michigan very close by, 10 minute drive to downtown Holland or Saugatuck.
Peaceful, Private, Perfect for your vacation~

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet Fee Required.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holland

Located in Holland, this holiday home is on a lake. 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.
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Map
Holland, MI

What's nearby

  • Holland State Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ottawa Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Tunnel Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Hope College - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 11 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 12 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Reservoir - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Los Ranchos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is AVAILABILITY ~ PEAK SEASON DATES!!! Lakes, Trails, Bay, Nature & Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at AVAILABILITY ~ PEAK SEASON DATES!!! Lakes, Trails, Bay, Nature & Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at AVAILABILITY ~ PEAK SEASON DATES!!! Lakes, Trails, Bay, Nature & Dog Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is AVAILABILITY ~ PEAK SEASON DATES!!! Lakes, Trails, Bay, Nature & Dog Friendly! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sanctuary Woods Preserve and Lake Michigan. DeGraaf Nature Center is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rnfets

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location where I grew up and perfect trail hiking through the wooded sand dunes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart P.

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

So Cute

Located very close to a harbor, a small quiet beach within a mile, and not very far away from downtown Holland. We loved it. We will likely be booking this property again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

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

Perfect location

We appreciated the host had left items for our use. It is nice not to have to go out and buy basics like salt and pepper. A small goody container was left!! Nice touch. Lots of room outdoor sitting area. Great location minutes away from events. See you again...next Tulip Time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana N.

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

Clean, dark, cottage

The property had no usable TV. No news channels, no PBS. On top of that, the lighting was so poor that one could not read. I had three books with me to no avail.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

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

Comforable, good location

Private, comforable, good location to both saugatuck and holland
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanis P.

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

Comforts of Home

Very comfortable and clean accommodations. Enjoyed using the fire pit too!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

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

Cozy place!

Great location, close to everything yet the backyard makes you feel like your deep in the woods. Great firepit area. Lots of places to walk our dog, getting her good and tired before we went out to visit some wineries as well as our favorite restaurant (Bowdies in Saugatuck). Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Minutes from Holland, minutes from the beach.

The location is perfect for a visit to the Holland area. Visits to resort towns are a reasonable drive for a day of sight seeing. The cottage is immaculate and well equipped for visitors. It is in a quiet, wooded lot and was a good size for us and our small dog. The home has wifi but does not have cable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

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

Perfect Place

The property was exactly as listed on VRBO. Attention to detail was Supreme. Comfortable seating, beds, back deck., even the fire. pit. There wasn't anything we needed to get.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ralph H.

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

Close to Everything

Very nice home in a very shaded nature scape. We saw deer, new born bunnies, various birds, etc. The hostess provided Everything we needed for our stay, plus some extra "goodies" upon arrival. This property is close to the water, shopping, restaurants, movie theaters, various things to do, beaches, etc. We made so many awesome memories that it was sad to end our family vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise P., United States

We enjoyed the property very much!

My family of three and our little dog recently stayed at this lovely, updated property. It was a great location with a lot to do and easy access to many beautiful parks and water. We viewed deer from the back yard, grilled out, played card games and just had a relaxing time while we were at the house. The beds were extremely comfortable and the kitchen met all our needs. There were plenty of upgrades and Kathy was easy to work with and answered any questions that we had. We would love to come back again and would highly recommend this house for anyone interested in the Holland/Saugatuck area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Very tranquil environment

We were not looking for a vacation experience when we came across this interesting property on the VRBO.com site. We had very recently contracted to have our kitchen floor refinished and had been advised it would be best if we were not there due to the strong fumes given off during drying time. Having made innumerable day trips to Holland over the years and finding it an enjoyable place to visit we decided to look there for our short- term "home away from home". We were most fortunate to find it was available on such short notice. (3 days!) My wife, myself and our 25# Yorkshire terrier/mix, Norman, all seniors, left home anticipating a week of "down time". The home and adjacent homes are set back from the road on very large lots and the lot lines have been sculpted to afford a good deal of privacy for each residence. This large, single level home has a vaulted ceiling over the roomy living room and kitchen area. The two areas are delineated by a false brick wall. The kitchen is well equipped for everyday living. All in all we found the home comfortable and easy to live in, what with the excellent Wi Fi connection and TV service. The only thing I can see it needs are brighter bulbs in the kitchen and bedroom ceiling fixtures. We found grocery stores and restaurants within 5-10 minute drives. Downtown (8th St. shopping area) Holland is ~ 20-25 minute drive. Due to the time of the year and our familiarity with the area we did not take advantage of the sights and attractions Holland has to offer. This property lent itself well to our desire for peace and quite. 9/7--9/13/17 John & Nancy Jezisek, Bridgman, MI
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Les M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location made it easy to get to downtown Holland, the State Park, and nearby Saugatuck. The quiet street and wooded lot felt peaceful. The accommodations were adequate and the home decor was cute and comfortable. Our 4-star rating is due to the home smelling a bit musty, the interior of the home was not well-lit (the living room needs more lamps), the inability to adjust the thermostat made climate control less than favorable (lack of air circulation made it feel stuffy at times), and even with using our streaming services, navigating the satellite TV was challenging. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and exploring the nearby attractions and dining options.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The house was clean and nice layout. The issues I have are 1. the instructions for the locks, internet, etc. were not very clear. We ended up getting locked out of the house for almost 2 hrs because we locked the door handle and there were no keys left for us. We didn't know that we had to lock the house using the key pad. 2. the internet stinks. It wasn't very strong so every time we watched a show we would lose the picture every 10 min or so because of the spooling. 3. There is no cable or regular tv. We had to watch LG live tv which means we couldn't watch any of the regular channels like NBC, CBS, etc. Nor would we get in any of the local sports teams. For the cost of the rental I think we should have be able to watch basic cable. 4. The lighting in the living room was not very good. No overhead lights, just a couple of lamps which was very poor for reading.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We experienced a pretty significant cleanliness issue (totally just human error) that was resolved by day 2 of our stay. Once we were able to get ahold of Kathy, it was resolved quickly and made right, and her customer service was excellent. We would come back! Location is great for proximity to numerous lovely spots, and the property is beautiful. The pictures don't do it justice, and the home and backyard are great comfy spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was lovely. Very clean and true to photos. Would stay there again of we visited Holland.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

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

August Get Away

Great place; clean , well equipped, and a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is a great location for a day of downtown shopping and dining, going for walks, and taking day trips in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Joyce K.

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

Great cottage in woodsy setting, quiet neighborhood close to lake.

Cozy and comfortable. Loved the decor
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Summer 2025

Nice place, clean, quiet! Our only complaint was that we couldn’t read the WiFi info. It was hand written, where the rest of the information was typed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy N.

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

Beautiful Property

Great house, wooded secluded feeling property... very peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie K.

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

Tulip festival

Property was wooded and quiet. Very nice location, not too far from the downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Tulip time in Holland

My husband and I went to Holland to see the tulips. This home is very secluded and peaceful, yet within easy traveling distance from all the activities. The beds were comfortable. The home was a little warm when we got there, we are used to keeping our home at 66 degrees in the cooler weather. The furnace was running and keeping the home warm. The outside temperature turned warmer and then the house was comfortable. It is unusual to be told not the touch the thermostat, but leave it at 71 degrees. The backyard light was out which made it difficult to use the backyard at night. We walked our dog in the front. The biggest problem we had was the television. The reception is not the greatest and we lost the station we were watching regularly. We did like the size of the home, lots of room to move around and comfortable furniture. All in all we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great Easy Host and Perfect Location

First off, we live in Colorado in a resort town, and I grew up in West Michigan, so our expectations were high, and met. We had family staying east of hwy 31, and in Saugatuck, and we attended a wedding at the Felt Mansion. The location for this was perfect. My Mom is 83 and has some mobility issues and she navigated the house with no problems. Great easy walks with our dog Jake. Kathy is a great communicating host, but not too much :). Thank you Kathy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

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

Grandson 10 year old vacation

This is our last grandson to take on a 10-year-old vacation all by himself with Grammy and Grampy. We had wonderful weather in Holland, Michigan and he enjoyed everything we did and was disappointed when he heard we were leaving the next day. He lives in a really large house in Ohio, but he thought this house was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Bright

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Kathy Bright- Local resident, available 24/7, our goal is to make your vacation a place you'll return to year after year~

Why they chose this property

All the comforts of home with privacy and convenient location to trails, lakes, nearby quaint towns, activities and so much more!

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