Serenity Beach, just steps from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.

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A dining area with a view of the beach, wooden walls, and a large table with chairs.
A house with a covered porch, large windows, and outdoor seating.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.
A beach sign, a house, and a building with a view of the ocean.
A house with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a hammock.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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West Olive, MI
  • Place, Port Sheldon Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Windsnest Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Holland State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

West Olive

Located in West Olive, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Hot Spot Charters and Dutch Village are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Map
West Olive, MI

What's nearby

  • Port Sheldon Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • beach near Windsnest Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dutch Village - 19 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Holland State Park - 19 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 33 min drive - 48.1 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 26 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RedRock Grille - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sandy Point Beach House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stable Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pipeline Smokehouse & Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity Beach, just steps from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serenity Beach, just steps from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity Beach, just steps from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity Beach, just steps from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serenity Beach, just steps from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. located?

Nestled on the beach, this West Olive holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Port Sheldon Park and Lake Michigan. Olive Shores County Park and Zwemer Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time with the entire The beach was spectacular and we enjoyed swimming, playing in the sand and long walks.The host was excellent in communicating with me during our stay and answered questions quickly. The neighborhood is so quiet and peaceful. The name of this property says it all: Serenity. We had an amazing vacation here and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property!

Amazing location and a very nice and cozy cottage. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2024
Thank you for the nice review, Ray!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location and such a hidden gem. Property owners were very easy to reach and communicate with. Would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

The checkin and communication leading up to the stay was wonderful! We had a great time. The house is cozy and has all the amenities you might need and the proximity to the beach can’t be beat. Highly recommend! We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2024
Thank you for the great review, Janine! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and do hope you come back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing beach

While the property is very old and small, which we knew that from the listing, we really enjoyed it. It was cozy and felt like home. Our family enjoyed the hammocks. But the beach was the highlight. It was amazing. The home is in a gated area so very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

Had a fantastic stay at this cozy beach house in Port Sheldon! Our group of 4 adults and 5 kids had enough of space and enjoyed the beautiful beach right outside. The house had all the amenities we needed, though we spent most of our time soaking up the sun on the beach. Convenient location with groceries and restaurants not too far away. We can't wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2024
Thank you for the nice review, Dave! We are so glad to hear you spent so much time at the beach and soaking up the sun - a true beach vacation!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We could not enter the residence even after contacting someone from Jaqua Realty. We couldn’t unload our groceries for over an hour and a half. The only way we got in is by taking a screen off to climb through. The place is super dated. The stairs to the two bedrooms was dangerous for kids and adults to use, very steep. No door connecting the two places, not good for families. No air conditioners, no washer/dryer, no dishwasher. Grill was dirty with a full bucket of ashes. Charcoal was unusable. Lawn furniture, cushions were wet and moldy. Grouds were overgrown with weeds and many spiderweb hanging off the roof, no gutters so you got dripped on. Cement porch facing the lake was very cracked. They tried to cover this up with rugs. Only one of the three hammocks was usable. Paper products cheap and not enough fot half of our stay. Toilet leaked and one shower made a loud squealing sound. No one ever got back to us on our first day request for a full refund, no calls, email or text. Neighbors didn’t approve of renters being allowed in their gated community.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity Beach

Typical, traditional, Michigan cabin a short sandy walk from the Lake. We shared one side of the duplex with our adult daughters and the other side held our son’s family. It was somewhat rustic (no dishwasher, no clothes washer), but very relaxed. We love the swimming, the cool air, and the beach walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time, the beach and were able to make wonderful memories! I hope you were able to take in some of Lake Michigan's amazing sunsets during your time with us! They can be truly breathtaking!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach Week

Overall we had a good stay. Having two separate places was not always convenient for eating together as space was not for twelve as much as it was for 6 and 6. The beach is beautiful and quiet even on the holiday weekend. Some mattresses were better than others. Lots of fans so not having air conditioning was just fine. Loved the hammock circle.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to review your recent stay with us at Pier Serenity. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the beach and hammock circle. We also hope you were able to enjoy some fantastic sunsets during your stay. We hope to host you again if you ever find yourself in the area!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This place is a dump!No AC, dishwasher, or washer/dryer.This is NOT a house that sleeps 12, it is a duplex. Each side has 1 bedroom on the 1st floor and 2 very small rooms with beds in the attic.To access the attic, you have to a climb up an attic ladder. UNSAFE! DANGEROUS!It was in the 90s during the day when we were there. The 1st-floor bedrooms were in the 80s at night. The attic rooms with beds were much hotter.1 TINY bathroom on each side and neither door to them can open fully without hitting the commode.The cinderblock walls and exposed plywood had the feel of an old minimum-security prison or dorm room. Everything was old and tired and worn and depressing.Many of the faucets (showers, bathroom sinks, kitchen sinks) leak.There were some bright spots.The sunsets were beautiful, both from the beach and from the duplex. There was always a nice breeze that made for a magical experience.The beach and shoreline were great. There was no one there. We had that corner of the world all to ourselves.The location was good. We were close enough to Holland and Saugatuck to get to them quickly and easily.The gated community felt safe.The WIFI worked well, which was important since we had no cell service. We could email, text, and FaceTime but no phone calls.The people at Jaqua Vacation Rentals were accommodating and responsive.Bottom line, I’d go back to the area in a heartbeat. I’d be fine using Jaqua again. But I would not stay at this house again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry the home did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide accurate property descriptions, including the home's layout, amenities, and sleeping arrangements. The listing notes that the home does not have air conditioning, a dishwasher, or a washer and dryer, allowing guests to make an informed decision before booking. Every guest has different preferences, and while this property's rustic character and unique lakeside setting appeal to many families looking for a peaceful getaway, we understand it may not be the right fit for everyone. Thank you again for your feedback. We truly appreciate your kind words about our staff and are glad you enjoyed the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good but not perfect

First the good: clean as a whistle. Great location. A good setup for our group. Cons: inadequate kitchen linens. Two bar rags for each kitchen. No dish towels. No dish pan. The mattresses were waaay past their prime and insufficient bed linens. We should have figured it out ahead of time but there’s no ac so bring fans . The weather was perfect so it wasn’t a real problem for us but if it was hot it would’ve been awful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2024
Hello Judy! Thank you for taking time out of your day to review your recent stay at Serenity Beach cottage. We appreciate your feedback and many changes have occurred. We have replaced all the beds and there are fans in every room. We hope that you will join us again if you ever find yourself in the area!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic beach cottage with everything you need to enjoy the beach. Easy access to the Lake, plenty of clean towels, pots & pans for cooking, fans for every room, TV and wireless. Can’t beat that view at sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience and would go back. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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