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Malaya Dunes | 12 Acre Retreat | Walk to Laketown Beach!

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A modern wooden cabin with large windows, a deck, and a fire pit.
A cozy living room with large windows offering a forest view, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a wall with towels hanging.
A room with two armchairs, a floor lamp, a painting, and a window with a forest view.
A modern living room with a wood-burning stove, a comfortable leather chair, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Laketown Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Holland, MI
  • Place, Laketown Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Butler Street
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

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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. Saugatuck Center For the Arts and Holland Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting.
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Map
Holland, MI

What's nearby

  • Laketown Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Butler Street - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Silver Lake - 9 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 10 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Oval Beach - 24 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 20 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Reservoir - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Repp's Landing - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Malaya Dunes | 12 Acre Retreat | Walk to Laketown Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Malaya Dunes | 12 Acre Retreat | Walk to Laketown Beach!?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malaya Dunes | 12 Acre Retreat | Walk to Laketown Beach! on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$3,026, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Malaya Dunes | 12 Acre Retreat | Walk to Laketown Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Malaya Dunes | 12 Acre Retreat | Walk to Laketown Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Malaya Dunes | 12 Acre Retreat | Walk to Laketown Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Malaya Dunes | 12 Acre Retreat | Walk to Laketown Beach! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Laketown Beach and Lake Michigan. Saugatuck Dunes State Park is 1.2 mi (1.9 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. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

B-E-A Utiful

Second time we have stayed here. 10 out of 10 would recommend again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We wanted a weekend getaway from the city and this was the perfect home to experience it! The process was easy, the house was great, the property was secluded and yet easily accessible with a short walk to the beach for beautiful sunsets. The town is a short drive away where there are great restaurants and a lively energy. Was a wonderful stay, I’d recommend it without hesitation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that the home was the perfect escape for your weekend getaway. It sounds like you were able to enjoy the best of both worlds - the peace and privacy of the property while still being close enough to explore the beach, sunsets, restaurants, and everything the area has to offer. That balance is exactly what makes a Saugatuck getaway so special! Thank you for recommending us, and we’d love to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway anytime! 😊 <3 The Art Coast Properties Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best 4th of July Ever

Huge thank you to the good people at Art Coast for making our 4th of July so awesome. We were a group that ranged in ages from 31 to 87, and we all loved Malaya Dunes. It’s a hidden gem and the perfect place for a Michigan summer getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2026
Thanks for the 10/10 review! It was a pleasure hosting you and we'd love to have you back in the future🥰 <3 The Art Coast Properties Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a wonderful time

Perfect for our group.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2024
Thanks for the review Leslie! So happy you and your group had a fabulous reunion at Malaya Dunes! We look forward to hosting you again soon. Until next time, - The Art Coast Properties Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in the forest and on the beach

We had a great time and would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2024
<3 The Art Coast Properties Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation home!

We were all so pleased with Mayala Dunes! The setting is beautiful with a great deck and hot tub. The kitchen is well appointed, everything a cook could need. Lots of room with comfortable decor. We’d certainly recommend it to all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Thanks for the great review of Malaya Dunes Lynn! The setting is truly magical, and we are so happy you were able to experience it! As an Art Coast property, you will always find our homes to be stocked with the essentials to ensure a great stay. Thanks for mentioning that detail! We look forward to hosting you again soon! - The Art Coast Properties Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holland vacation

Great house in the woods, 1/2 mile from public beach on Lake Michigan. Terrific house with nice kitchen and living room with panoramic views of the lovely forest surroundings. Nice decks, outdoor seating and hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2024
Thanks for the fabulous review, Roger! You really nailed all the great features Malaya Dunes has to offer. The location is excellent, offering a tranquil atmosphere, spacious environment, and breathtaking views! Be sure to reach out via email for your next visit so we can apply our return guest discount! We look forward to hosting you again in the future! Until next time, <3 The Art Coast Properties Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay for a family

Our group of eight (seven adults and one toddler) had a wonderful time at Malaya Dunes. The property is beautiful and the house was perfect for our four family units to have personal space and be able to sleep comfortably but also great community space to enjoy each other’s company. We loved the hot tub, fire pit, and well equipped kitchen. The proximity to the beach was so great with still having a serene, private setting. We would love to stay here again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The property, house and all accomodations excelled well past expectations. It was pristine when we arrived with every detail thought of. Tons of dishwasher and laundry pods, the coffee and tea bar was a ton of fun, kitchen had great amenities, Beds were comfortable with wonderful linens, plenty of extra towels and robes too. Our boys loved running around the woods and exploring the area. It was a serene place and a bird watchers paradise. The rental management was in communication the whole time and fixed issues immediately. We used babyquip for a crib and that was incredibly helpful and seamless, management also helped us plan a private chef experience for us as an anniversary surprise and it was a phenomenal experience. The hike up the dune from the lake was a bit more challenging than our boys (3 and 4) could do but there were plenty of beach access points near by. Hot tub clean and well maintained, we had daily visits from a barrd owl that shared the property, enjoyed the quiet privacy and campfires. This was the nicest experience we've ever had with a rental property. Oh! and the extra goodies for our dog traveling with us was a delightful surprise!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2026
Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that the home and all the little details exceeded your expectations and helped make your stay so special. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed everything from the coffee and tea bar to the linens, and everything in between. We’re especially glad your boys loved exploring the woods and that you were able to enjoy the peaceful setting, birdwatching, campfires, and even your daily visits from the barred owl. That sounds magical! It’s also great to hear the hot tub, beach access options, and concierge experiences like the private chef and BabyQuip rental all came together seamlessly for your family. We’re so happy we could support you throughout your stay and help coordinate those special moments, especially your anniversary celebration. And we’re always happy to hear our furry guests enjoyed their welcome goodies too 🐾 We'd gladly welcome you back anytime! Until then, <3 The Art Coast Properties Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A magical stay

We had a magical stay at Malaya Dune. The setting was so zen and the house had such an amazing peaceful energy. We enjoyed morning coffee on the deck listening to the birds and rustling leaves. Our evenings consisted of night swims at the lake, a soak in the hot tub, and/or huddled around the campfire. We also looked forward to (and dreaded) our daily trek over the dune to the lake.The place is in a great location, close to towns, hiking, and beaches.Thanks for sharing this magical spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Wow! What an impeccable review and testimony of your stay, Hollis! We are beyond thrilled to hear that you had a magical stay and were able to relax and recharge💖 Malaya Dunes truly is an oasis in nature, perfect for a retreat from the business of life. You were a pleasure to host, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Until next time, <3 The Art Coast Properties Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing secluded Midcentury Modern Paradise

We could not have enjoyed our time at Malaya Dunes more than we did. The hosts were thoughtful in their amenities and check-in/checkout was a breeze. Beds were comfy, kitchen was well stocked, and the outdoor dining and hot tub were perfect for our family. Could walk to the dunes/beach but with little kids we drove and parked at the bottom of the hill. Highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

So many thoughtful touches!

The house and property in the woods were so beautiful iand private it was zen-like. We enjoyed the modern comfort and cleanliness of the inside and the porch and hot tub when outside. We appreciated the quick responses to all our questions and needs. Very special experience. Thank you!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Mixed Review

This is one of the hardest reviews I’ve ever had to write because there were very big positives, but also some really big negatives. First, the positives. This house is beautiful and it sits in a very peaceful, wooded setting. Saskia was responsive to our needs as much as she could be. The house is extremely well stocked and had everything we could ever need for preparing food. There are big windows throughout the house, which really allow you to feel integrated with the beautiful setting. We loved eating outside at the nice long table.Here are our negatives. All of the air conditioning units in the bedrooms were broken. Unfortunately, the days that we rented were extremely hot and temps did not cool down at night. This made sleeping extremely uncomfortable and we were all impacted by poor sleep. Saskia did bring more fans for our 3rd night which helped but it was still very hot! The house has major ant problems. I can tell that the management was trying to do things to address the issue but we were killing or brushing out at least 30 to 40 big black ants every day. The final struggle for us was the beach access. Clearly, this is beyond the management’s ability to change, but I think it should be clear in the literature that you have to climb over a sand dune to get to the beach. It is a major exertion. I had some family members who were unable to make that trek. Finally, the VRBO map does not take you to the correct address so it took us 30 minutes to find the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thanks for your review, Laura! So sorry to hear that your stay was less than spectacular! The breakdown of the AC units right before your arrival was unexpected, but we’re glad that the main unit was operational and that we could provide fans for you before and during your stay. We hope they helped a bit but sincerely apologize for the inconvenience during your stay. We appreciate you letting us know about the ants and will ensure that pest control visits the property more frequently to address this. I know it's a particularly bad time of year for them. There are dunes all along the coast of Lake Michigan, making many of the more private beaches a bit of a hike. Sorry for any misunderstanding of the terrain. We also wish we had known about your difficulties finding the home! We are always just a message, email, or call away✨ Despite these issues, we hope you had a lovely stay and enjoyed celebrating your birthday with your family. We wish you all the best in your future travels and look forward to welcoming you back soon! <3 The Art Coast Properties Team
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