Cottage with Stunning Views and Private Lake Michigan Beach!

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Macatawa, MI

Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk23 min drive
Holland State Park23 min drive
Tunnel Park24 min drive
Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)48 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

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.

Keywords: Cottage

Property manager

Jane Gijsbers

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Beach view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

Macatawa, MI

What's nearby

Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 13 min drive
Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 23 min drive
Holland State Park - 23 min drive
Tunnel Park - 24 min drive
Ottawa Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

Holland Station - 13 min drive
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 51 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 with Stunning Views and Private Lake Michigan Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage with Stunning Views and Private Lake Michigan Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage with Stunning Views and Private Lake Michigan Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cottage with Stunning Views and Private Lake Michigan 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).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

10 August 2023

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

Paradise Found

What a view! We have been renting in the Holland, Lake Michigan area for over 15 years. This charming cottage had by far the best view. Very clean and well equipped. We used the air conditioner one day and it cooled off the entire cottage. The home owner was very responsive to any questions. The cottage has a huge deck which had a beautiful view of sunsets which we enjoyed every night. Would not hesitate to rent again

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

17 July 2023

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

Perfect Macatawa Cottage!

Love this cottage! The view from the deck is amazing! Everything we needed was there. Bedrooms and bathrooms were well equipped. The basement had everything we needed with beach chairs, inner tubes, umbrellas. Would definitely come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn R.

8 July 2023

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

Wonderful time at Sunset Cottage

This cottage was a perfect place to stay for our family vacation. It was very clean and well-appointed—a great mix of old cottage charm and modern amenities. The cottage is aptly named—we enjoyed menu gorgeous sunsets on the large deck overlooking the lake. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

30 August 2022

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

Sunset Cottage

Everything necessary for a relaxing getaway is here - notably great indoor/outdoor living spaces and well appointed kitchen. The beauty of the ravines and lake is stunning. Host Jane was very welcoming and communicative.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

28 July 2022

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

Stunning views, great host, and well equipped kitchen!

This cottage has been brought up to date in the most beautiful way. The views from the deck are stunning, and the walk to the beach is very short - plus walking by the other cottages and friendly owners is very enjoyable. The kitchen is incredibly well stocked with nice cookware. And last, but not least, Jane is incredibly friendly and communicated in a timely affected matter.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jane Gijsbers

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.

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