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Macatawa Lake Side Cottage by State Park and Bike Trails

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 13195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Holland, MI
  • Place, Holland State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tunnel Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hope College
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Macatawa Lake Side Cottage by State Park and Bike Trails

Welcome to our Macatawa Lake Side dutch clean cottage. It is located in the Holland State Park resort area, where you can enjoy activities such as walking, hiking, running, biking, sunbathing, making sand castles, swimming, boating or renting jet skis. Drive to the park entrance, which is less than a mile away and you can boat watch along the Holland State Park channel and walk the beautiful white sand beach for miles!

Our Macatawa Lake Side Cottage is perfect for 1 family or more. In fact it would be great for a family reunion or any other larger group and if more accommodations were needed you could combine our Macatawa Lake View Cottage which is right next door (#418838) and have everyone together.

Our cottage has 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms, with 2 extra pull out couches for more sleeping possibilities. It has all the amenities to make your stay easy and enjoyable—dishwasher, washer/dryer, and a private back deck/patio area with outstanding views of Lake Macatawa especially from the second floor deck or at the end of the permanent dock. There’s plenty of parking for your guests too, and a 2 stall garage for your car and “extra” items. We supply a few bikes for your use or if you prefer, bike rental is available within a few blocks of the cottage. The kids will have fun digging in the sand or throwing a ball at our 300+ foot private Association beach, located on either side of the cottage. Have campfires and roast marshmallows at the beach and walk right back to your cottage when you’re done.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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9.6 out of 10, (185 reviews)
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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

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 deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holland

Located in Holland, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Sundae Sundae Golf Golf and Holland Community Aquatic Center 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 hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Holland, MI

What's nearby

  • Holland State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ottawa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tunnel Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hope College - 10 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 13 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Reservoir - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Doebs Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Deboer Bakkerij South - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lolo's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Macatawa Lake Side Cottage by State Park and Bike Trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Macatawa Lake Side Cottage by State Park and Bike Trails?

As of 1 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macatawa Lake Side Cottage by State Park and Bike Trails on 3 November 2025 start from NZ$783.9, 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.

What time is check-in at Macatawa Lake Side Cottage by State Park and Bike Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Macatawa Lake Side Cottage by State Park and Bike Trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Macatawa Lake Side Cottage by State Park and Bike Trails located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Holland State Park and Lake Michigan. Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk and Ottawa Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rich

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outdoor backyard was spectacular and spacious with many table options. House, especially kitchen, was small for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

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

Great location

Easy check-in! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jamie k.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect location

this place is wonderful! house is a great size, so much outdoor space and basically right on the beach. dock is great. We had 9 adults stay there very comfortably to watch SVSU sailing regatta right out of the marina and could watch right form the houseWould stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne L.

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

Wonderful get away on lake

My family had a wonderful time in this home with wonderful lake views. It was winter so we could not use the beach, pier etc. but the view and location were great. The working fireplace was very nice for the winter as was the attached garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mary F., Okemos. Michigan 48864

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

Mother/ daughter weekend

Beautiful lake view Older home, but clean and plenty of room. Great location We had wonderful weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken O.

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

Best view cottage

Girls ( older ) weekend with ample space for all! Loved the morning sunsets from sunroom and patio! Location was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

A great house in a great location!

A house with a beautiful view, and in walking distance to a great restaurant and state park! Truly a GEM!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

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

Awesome backyard!

The house was located in an amazing location right next to a state park. We walked over to the park and hiked a few of the trails. Also very close and convenient to downtown Holland. The backyard was the absolute best hangout spot. Plenty of tables and comfortable seating for everyone. And the backyard is so private! Just one neighbor next to use, but the mature trees blocked our view of them. I would highly recommend this house, especially if you like the outdoors!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer K., Grandville

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

Location. Location. Location

This property is a hidden gem in regards to location, the accessibility to Lake Macatawa and Holland State Beach is perfect. It is set up for large gatherings and our family thoroughly enjoyed our time as we gathered for our daughters wedding in Holland. The property is old and hasn’t been updated in a long time but for the most part clean and the beds and furniture are comfy. The owner Harriet is wonderful and provides you all the information you need to make your stay enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Beautiful location

Beautifully located at the lake front and close to downtown Holland. The house is old but clean. Please note, there is no dining room inside the house. The small kitchen table can seat 5-6. So if you have a larger party and want to eat a meal inside, you won’t have a place to sit. Communicating with the host was easy. The bedrooms and bathrooms are nice size.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., West Olive, MI USA

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

Fun Thanksgiving with Family and Friends

Harriet’s home on Lake Macatawa was ideal for our two families. Each couple had their own room and we had a boys room and a girls room. We cooked our Thanksgiving day meal and enjoyed eating on the three seasons porch. Even though our stay was in November, the kids played in the sand w/provided toys, the fished off the dock (caught two perch!), we had a lovely bonfire by the lake, and even walked to the beach several times during our stay! Everything worked as it should and Harriet was excellent at communicating. Thank you for helping us make wonderful memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Waterfront getaway. Not quite as expected.

We loved Holland MI. We have visited before and in our retirement years we looked forward coming to the Tulip Festival. Our vacation rental was right in the mix of things.The pictures made it look very appealing.There are some good things about the place, but the big issue of the home was the deferred maintenance that we discovered. From no window screens on the upstairs windows to blinds that were broken, or missing, in the bedrooms. We had to use a spare blanket for privacy. And that is just the start. The garage was dirty with cobwebs hanging from the ceiling. The arm of the sectional sofa in the enclosed porch was badly stained. A spare comforter was stained to a point that a cleaning probably wouldn't help. We placed it, with the sheets, in the laundry area but it probably should be pitched. We spent very little time in the house because of condition. The clean-up list in the binder was quite insulting. It included requests that we mop floors, vacuum, scour tub, toilet and sink. And that is not all. She requested we empty wastebaskets into a container in the garage (which did not exist). There is much more we could have noted, but won't. We paid a healthy cleaning fee for all this. We were guests not the cleaning crew. This could be a great place to stay, and for the healthy rate we paid, it should have been way better. Too bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sally E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We (3 friends) stayed here for 5 nights. We all feel that the location was wonderful, it is close to restaurants, the Holland State Park, and to the city of Holland. Grand Rapids, Saugatuck and Grand Haven are all nearby. The actual house was adequate and comfortable. Not fancy. I see previous comments about cleanliness, and we all felt that the house could use a good deep cleaning. The upstairs king bathroom window could not be opened because it lacked a screen. Light bulbs over the vanity in this bathroom flickered. One window in the upstairs king bedroom was missing the screen, and the crank to open and close it didn't work. The other window had a screen, but the crank also didn't work. A request that guests clean toilets, mop floors, wipe down mirrors and vacuum seemed excessive. I do want to stress that we enjoyed our stay here, the view of the lake is wonderful, it is quiet at night. And we loved seeing the gulls, swans, cormorants, and the heron that visited daily.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is Excellent. Very Clean.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martha E.

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

The lake house

The property location was great, old house but okWe have a problem with 2 of the 3 showers we were not able to use themtto used
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Denise A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One night stay

Great rental for a large group.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Retreat

We, again, had a wonderful stay. This is the third year in a row that my team has been meeting here for an overnight retreat. The house has everything we need for a comfortable retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert B.

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

Great location

We had a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britt C.

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

Great house for our extended family.

We rented both of Harriet’a houses for a family wedding. Liked having everyone right next door to each other.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

NANCY Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Holland

No screens on windows- cobwebs with bugs in various places. Kitchen mats are a tripping hazard. Flickering lights in bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

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

Wedding weekend

Perfect location - quiet - beautiful view - plenty of room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Great place!!

Lake House is in a great location with the perfect view. Harriet was a wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary M.

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

Overall very nice

Overall very nice and clean. Wonderful views overlooking the water. The owner was quick to reply to any questions we had. We enjoyed using the fire pit and sandbox. We were a little frustrated that the screen doors on the porch didn't work at all so we weren't able to have any fresh air without letting all the flies in. Also, the lights on the porch didn't work so we wound up eating mostly in the dark. However, we were pleasantly surprised that there was another table and chairs on the porch for dining, which had not been pictured.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jill T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Could be something really great

What a beautiful location and great potential for this property. With some additional deep cleaning and maintenance would really help. All the doors were unlocked when we arrived, didn’t feel the safest. With paying a cleaning fee, it was a bit of a shock all the requests expected of us as guests. Beautiful location and easy access to everything you want in Holland.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Linda B.

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

Experience the water wonderland, Michigan!

We were a group of 60-70 year old siblings. The location of this rental could not be more lovely! It is right on Lake Macatawa with great places to sit and view it- the outside deck or glassed in sunroom. Because of great weather, we were outside until dark. Each day some of us took the mile walk to Holland State Park, walked down the pier, down the beach, watched boats come in the canal and so forth. The house is older but very clean and the bedrooms & bathrooms are large and comfortable. Everyone left saying we need to come again! If you come with children not sure where they would swim. Does seem to be a couple small public places with some sand a short ways from the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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