Sweet little cottage in prime location

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 779 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Beach view

Explore the area

West Olive, MI

Veldheer Tulip Gardens20 min drive
Dutch Village22 min drive
Holland State Park24 min drive
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This is a swell little cottage on Lake Michigan a mile or so north of the Port Sheldon pier, inside the gated Mountain Beach community.
I'm renting by the week--Saturday to Saturday.
The master bedroom has a double bed, and the second bedroom also has a double, plus bunk beds.
Also, the living room has 2 double futons.
There is only one bathroom, but I've added an outside shower.
The cottage is old, but the mechanicals are up to date: I recently installed a new water heater, new toilet, air conditioning, etc.
Of course if you know the area, you know there are many great restaurants and bike paths.
You may use my sit-on-top kayak, my kite, my frisbees!
There's great biking in the area, and I may be able to supply you with bikes upon request.
The point is: I'll do whatever I reasonably can to make your stay enjoyable!!!

Property manager

Tom VanderMey

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Beach view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 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

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Olive

Located in West Olive, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Grand Haven Musical Fountain and Hot Spot Charters are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

West Olive, MI

What's nearby

Veldheer Tulip Gardens - 20 min drive
Dutch Village - 22 min drive
Windmill Island - 23 min drive
Hope College - 24 min drive
Holland State Park - 24 min drive

Getting around

Holland Station - 24 min drive
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

The Pipeline Smokehouse & Barn - 13 min drive
Sandy Point Beach House - 8 min drive
The Stable Inn - 15 min drive
RedRock Grille - 21 min drive
Subway - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet little cottage in prime location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet little cottage in prime location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet little cottage in prime location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweet little cottage in prime location located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Kirk Park. Rosy Mound Natural Area and Pigeon Creek Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elena T.

27 October 2020

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

Good fires, Tiny bathrooms, Lovely views

The weather kept us in (late October), but the cottage is heated and has great views of the lake. We built fires every day

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S., Ann Arbor, MI

9 October 2020

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

Charming cottage with a million-dollar view

This is a lovely and charming little vintage cottage, circa perhaps 1940s, right on the shore of Lake Michigan. A fabulous view, and very cozy and comfortable inside with all the kitchen and linen and other necessities you might require. Nicely decorated. Host is attentive and responsive and goes the extra mile to make guests happy. You have to slide a couple feet on your bum from the ledge above the shore to get to the beach itself, but so worth it! Some of the beach has eroded due to high water levels but there is plenty left for sun-bathing, wave-jumping, shoreline walks, etc. I was here in late September and the water was still warm! (It got colder later in the week.) About 20 minutes drive to Grand Haven, 25 to Holland. (I swam at the Holland Aquatic Center. ) Oh, and sunsets! And storms. We enjoyed both, and hope to stay again next year (maybe a week or two earlier to get warm water the whole week;)

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany N.

13 August 2020

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

Perfect location, comfortable funky beach house.

Perfect location, house was comfortable and clean, owner provides lots of good stuff (kayak, beach chairs, beach towels). Super easy check in check out. Would totally stay again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

15 July 2020

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

Great location for a family vacation

Tom was so easy to work with. He responded quickly to my never ending questions. He made it his mission to make my stay at his cottage as enjoyable as possible - he even arranged for 7 bikes for our family to use. He also dug out the pathway to the beach! We had 7 adults stay there and it worked out just fine with the two futons in the living room. I was worried about the one bathroom, but with the outdoor shower, it wasn't a problem. I've been looking for a budget friendly beach front property for our family vacations and I think I found it. I'm hoping to make this an annual trip! Thanks Tom!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

23 October 2019

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

Charming home.

This is a great little cabin for a couple or small family. The October weather (wind and rain) didn't allow us to explore the beach, but nevertheless we enjoyed the wonderful lake view and amazing sunsets. Tom was very responsive to our needs. We would definitely recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Tom VanderMey

I live in Ann Arbor but this cottage has been in my family for many years.
I'm originally from Grand Rapids. I retired last year so I now have time to put into maintaining and renting this cottage.
If possible, I'll try to meet you in person and show you around.
I also know a lot about what's available in the area.

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