Private Lake Michigan Beach Access

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A cozy living room with a television, comfortable seating, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
Interior
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, a dishwasher, and a coffee maker.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a river, and a forested hillside.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Holland, MI
  • Place, Sloan Pond
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Holland State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Dutch Village
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Holland

Located in Holland, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Dutch Village and Holland Area Arts Council are also worth visiting.
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Map
Holland, MI

What's nearby

  • Sloan Pond - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Holland State Park - 9 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Dutch Village - 12 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Hope College - 14 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 25 min drive - 33.9 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 20 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RedRock Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bayshore Yacht Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sandy Point Beach House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kin Coffee And Craft House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage Yacht Club - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lake Michigan Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Lake Michigan Beach Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Lake Michigan Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lake Michigan Beach Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Lake Michigan Beach Access located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holland holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sloan Pond and Lake Michigan. Port Sheldon Natural Area is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time here in 3 months, love it every time and we will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The view of Lake Michigan from this property was second to none. Beautiful and easily accessible. Beach was great. Walking in area was fantastic. The home was an old cabin, decor from the 70s, 80s. Well equipped, but very dark, musty and just old. A thorough deep cleaning and paint, flooring, furniture updates would make a big difference. Lots of bugs in the home, though lake living can be that way. Good location to West Coast Michigan. Cabin, just not any luxury. Rental of property and all particulars relating to that went well. Would I rent again, probably not. And we are yearly renters in this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside

Great location. Sunsets were awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2024
Thank you for your review, Barbara!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem

We so enjoyed our stay here! The house was clean, smelled fresh, and had everything that we needed. Our family had a wonderful experience and it was close to/a short drive to popular destinations (downtown Holland, boat rental, state beach park, etc.) We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Hello Mariel! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to review your recent stay with us. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time and took advantage of all the wonderful things Holland has to offer. We would love to host you again if you find yourself in West Michigan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Repeat stay was fantastic

Amazing views. Cute and cozy olace to stay while hanging at the beach and touring Holland amd Grand Haven. Perfect spot. Beach was clean. House was great. Cant wait for another visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2024
Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to provide feedback regarding your stay at Skylight Cottage! We are so happy to hear that you were able to enjoy the area, the beach and the perfect spot for your vacation memories! The Lake Michigan views are amazing and we hope you were able to take in some of those fabulous sunsets! We hope to host you again if you ever find yourself in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Classic lakefront stay

We had the perfect stay at the cozy & charming Skylight Cottage. Well-appointed kitchen, easy location, and the lakefront sunsets can't be beat. Quiet, pristine beach and tons of beach toys available to use. I loved being able to share the lake cottage experience with my children, and we already can't wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review, Rachel! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the home and the beach. Sounds like some great memories were made on this trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

Loved everything about our stay at Skylight. What an amazing place and I was hoping to rent it again this fall. But sadly it looks like it is booked. There is no down side to staying at this gem that is close to town on a private beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
Hello Julie. Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to share your experience at Skylight cottage. We are so happy that you enjoyed your time with us and hope to host you again if you are in the area!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location on Lake Michigan!

We loved the location of this property and spent every evening watching the sunset while eating our dinner. The cottage was “vintage” which we knew from the photos. The shower was small but all of the other amenities were fine. Great location near Holland State Park and Windmill Gardens.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Thank you for your review, Kimberly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

Perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Hello Chris. Thank you so much for taking time to review your stay with us. We are glad you enjoyed the cottage and hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

We have rented this property several times and love it. It could use a bit of mantainace and a dusting. The sinks fill with muck when the dishwasher was on.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect Location

The house is vintage but the location can't be beat. It served us well, but we are low maintenance. There is only one shower and one TV, but the private beach more than made up for any shortcomings of the house. We would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the beach and hope you were able to take in some amazing Lake Michigan sunsets! We would love to host you again if you ever find yourself in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Retro Cottage

This was like stepping back into the 1960s. What a cool and unique cottage. Our family enjoyed our stay and made great memories. Halfway between Holland and Grand Haven. This cottage was very clean and well maintained. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2024
Thank you for the nice review, Rob! So glad you enjoyed the home and your stay; we would love to have you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Skylight

The only thing I want to criticize is the listing of two full baths. The master bathtub was tiny and did not have a shower. I think it would be a better description as a half bath. Otherwise it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely week and enjoyed the “retro” cottage. Driving in on the long wooded driveway was like taking a deep breath, and close proximity to the trails along Lakeshore Ave was terrific. Location was great, we loved eating dinner on the screened porch with lake views. The cabin could use some updates - pillows flat and uncomfortable, the sofa not very comfortable and not enough seating in the living room for everyone to watch a movie. The biggest issue is the miniature bathtub (noShower) in the bathroom in between the primary bedroom and the bunk room. The addition of / conversion to a shower seems like a worthwhile investment. Finally, only four flimsy plastic chairs were provided on the patio which we used at the beach as well. Adding some better patio furniture along with portable beach chairs is a suggestion.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lake View and the beach were great, quiet surrounding area, however the house was very disappointing. House was very dusty and covered with spiderwebs. Every room had live spiders and dead bugs. We had to pull back the sheets every night to make sure they were not in the bed and every night we found at least one. Very disturbing and disappointing. The flies prevented you from sitting on the outside patio. They did have fly traps but if you got within 5-10ft it smelled like a dead animal. Contacted rental company and they did drop off spider spray for us to spray the property but the home has not been up kept for guests. There are not two showers as advertised. There is one shower and the second bathroom is a small tub that doesn’t close to fill.Would not recommend due to cleanness and up keeping of property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than advertised. Beach is private and peaceful. House is extremely comfortable and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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