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Macatawa Cottage with Amazing Views and Private Beach!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Sugar-Sand Private Beach
Lake Michigan Views
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Macatawa, MI
  • Place, Holland State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ottawa Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tunnel Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Macatawa Cottage with Amazing Views and Private Beach!

Sunset Cottage is a truly wonderful classic cottage, perched high on Macatawa Park’s North Hill with spectacular views of Lake Michigan, Lake Macatawa and Big Red Lighthouse. With a short walk to a shared private beach and a charming, historical location, Sunset Cottage is a great vacation destination. Macatawa is a private beach community with quiet hours between 11pm and 9am.

This renovated cottage, with all of the comforts and amenities of home, will accommodate up to eight guests. It’s perfect for two small families, one larger family or three couples due to the sleeping configuration. Built in the 1890s, on the side of a dune, the house is vertical with four levels. The lowest level, reached up a few stairs from the street is an exterior cellar where beach gear is stored. Up from there is the side entry door to the first/lower level. This level has two bedrooms, each with a queen. It also has renovated bath with tub/shower as well as a den with the TV and a laundry room. On the main level (the second floor) there is an open kitchen, dining and living area, a bath with a tub (no shower) and the door to a spacious deck. The large loft (the third floor) has two twins and a king. There is a well-appointed kitchen and a gas grill for the guest who enjoys cooking. There is a window ac unit which cools the loft, the main level and trickles down to the lower level. Linens are provided for your stay with the exception of beach towels.

In addition to spending time on the fabulous beach, enjoy relaxing on the the deck with your morning coffee and viewing incredible sunsets in the evening.

During your stay, you will have guest privileges at private tennis courts. Boat slips are available at Eldean Marina, just a five minute walk from the cottage. 1 Advernture Company offers rentals for all kinds of water sports as well as bikes. The dunes are a great backdrop for long walks on the beach or hikes on nearby trails. Excellent shopping and dining are just a short drive away in downtown Holland or Saugatuck. You'll find galleries, antiques, boutiques, cafes, ice cream shops, bookstores and delicious restaurants. Don't miss the Farmers Market, held on Wednesday and Saturday in downtown Holland.



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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 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
No Beach Fires Allowed, No Sparklers or Fireworks, No Candles
No Smoking cigarettes, including electronic cigarettes or vaping on Deck or Surrounding Property
No Loud Music, Quiet Hours in Neighborhood after 10pm

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Macatawa

Located in Macatawa, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Holland Community Aquatic Center and Craigs Cruisers. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Macatawa, MI

What's nearby

  • Holland State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ottawa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tunnel Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 14 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 13 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Reservoir - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Los Ranchos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Doebs Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Macatawa Cottage with Amazing Views and Private Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Macatawa Cottage with Amazing Views and Private Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Macatawa Cottage with Amazing Views and Private Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Macatawa Cottage with Amazing Views and Private Beach! located?

This family-friendly Macatawa cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sanctuary Woods Preserve and Lake Michigan. Holland Community Aquatic Center and Laketown Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jane Gijsbers

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We hope Sunset Cottage will provide years of memories for our family and guests.

Why they chose this property

After vacationing in Macatawa, we absolutely fell in love with the community and location. It's not too far from our home, making it a perfect weekend getaway. As soon as you make the turn up the dune you feel like you're in a different world, even though Holland is just ten minutes away. The incredible sugar-sand private beach and amazing views from the deck make Sunset Cottage an ideal escape. Built in 1895, our renovated cottage has a historical lake house feel with all the comforts of home.

What makes this property unique

Sleep 'til you wake. Enjoy your coffee on the deck as the sun rises over the dunes. Go fishing off the pier (or not). Stroll along the shoreline or hike through the wooded trails. Rent a bike, a jet ski or boat. Read a magazine. Have a light lunch. What to do next? Golf? Tennis? Shopping? Relaxing? Take the convenient backpack chairs down to the beach and read a romantic novel. Build a sandcastle. Fly a kite. Play Frisbee or body-surf on a windy day. Play cards or do a puzzle. Dinnertime. Grill. View the Lake and the sunset from your table. Contemplate what to do the next day.

Languages:

English, French