Big Red Cottage is ready to become your vacation destination! Fully updated but not without original charm - just 500 ft. from Lake Macatawa.
WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING "We had a great stay at Big Red. The location was ideal - close to the beach, trails, and a short drive to downtown. The home was clean and cozy and had everything we needed for a family stay with littles." Tanya F.
INSIDE This getaway sleeps eight guests with a great kid-friendly loft space. Located in a cozy neighborhood, this thoughtfully renovated home has all the bases covered. Spacious kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops and breakfast bar open to large dining area with farmhouse table and seating for 8. Open living room, vaulted ceiling has 2 comfy full sized sofas and flat screen TV for movie nights. Two main floor bedrooms offer a variety of sleeping options - 1 with queen size bed and an oversized master bedroom with a king bed and a twin daybed with a trundle. Custom tiled walk-in infinity shower is accessible for both bedrooms and additional tiny bathroom (think cruise ship sized!) accommodates extra guests. Upstairs loft is the perfect kid hideaway - plenty of sleeping space for 4 kids, TV area and play zone.
Enjoy the deck and gas grill for cookouts. Curl up around the fire pit and enjoy the peaceful environment this friendly neighborhood offers.
THE LOCATION Holland State Park is just 1.5 miles away. Kayak and paddleboards are available to rent just down the road and can be used right on Lake Macatawa.
Take advantage of local bike rental as well and enjoy the miles of bike paths running along Lakeshore Drive as far as Grand Haven. Grab a cocktail and tasty tacos at Lolo's and watch the boats come in or take a drive to award winning downtown Holland where you will find an enormous variety of dining, shopping and entertainment options.
PARKING Parking space for two vehicles is provided.
Check out this YouTube video of the rental: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z06_b7EKnJ0
CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES Check-In Time: 4 pm Check-Out Time: 10 am *Please note that early check-ins and late checkouts are not available.
CANCELLATION POLICY - Cancel within 48 hours of making your reservation at no charge. - Cancel 30 days or more in advance, and receive a full refund. - Cancel 14 days in advance, and receive a 50% refund. - No refunds for cancellations less than 14 days in advance of reservation start date.
There are no refunds for early departures, reduction of nights rented, or delayed arrivals due to inclement weather or any other factor. Please consider trip insurance to protect your investment.
MANAGEMENT This property is managed locally by BVW Unsalted Vacations Property Management in Holland, MI. We provide all linens, bath and beach towels and a starter supply of cleaning and paper products as well as 24/7 emergency maintenance. Let a BVW escape artist help with your reservation today.
All BVW Unsalted Vacations rentals follow local and state tax rules. Your reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Damage Protection policy.
Please note that all guests are required to sign a rental agreement within 48 hours of making their reservation. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the reservation. Thank you for your cooperation!
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REVIEWS "The best stay! Cutest house close to the beach! So clean and well stocked. We absolutely loved our stay and will be back! Loved the patio area and backyard for the kids. Walking distance to a few fun restaurants." Amelia M.
"The Big Red Cottage was a convenient home base. We ate on the large deck and enjoyed home-cooked meals from the well-stocked kitchen. We visited Windmill Island Gardens, Holland State Park, climbed the stairs at Mt Pisgah, played disc golf, rode the bike trail, and shopped the farmer's market and the downtown stores. Ice cream at Captain Sundae was a favorite stop. Beautiful property in a beautiful place." Bonnie D.
"We had a great time! The house was the perfect location to the lake. It was clean and in a great neighborhood. I would highly recommend this property and would stay there again in the future! It had everything we needed and close access to grocery stores." Mandy T.
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Holland
Located in Holland, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Holland Area Arts Council and DePree Art Center and Gallery are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Is Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa?
As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa on 21 May 2026 start from NZ$313, 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 Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Holland State Park and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Lake Michigan. Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk and Ottawa Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The location and house were perfect for us! Close to the beach and downtown. We loved being able to walk to the nearby restaurants. Thank you for an amazing stay!
Perfect for our needs and the location was tremendous. Walkable to the lake and the General Store!
Erin D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Thank you for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations and for your review of Big Red. We're thrilled to hear that the property was perfect for your needs and that you found the location to be tremendous. It's wonderful that you were able to enjoy the convenience of being within walking distance to the lake and the General Store. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another fantastic stay in the future, Erin!
We had a great stay at Big Red. The location was ideal - close to the beach, trails and a short drive to downtown. Home was clean and cozy and had everything we needed for a family stay with littles.
Tanya F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2024
Tanya, we're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Big Red. It's wonderful to hear that you found the home to be clean, cozy, and in an ideal location. Thank you for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future!
The best stay! Cutest house close to the beach! So clean and well stocked. We absolutely loved our stay and will be back! Loved the patio area and backyard for the kids. Walking distance to a few fun restaurants.
Amelia M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2023
We're thrilled to hear that you loved your stay at Big Red, Amelia! We're glad you enjoyed the cleanliness, supplies, and prime location. Thanks for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations. We hope to host you again in the future.
We had a great time! The house was the perfect location to the lake. It was clean and in a great neighborhood. I would highly recommend this property and would stay there again in the future! It had everything we needed and close access to grocery stores.
Mandy T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2024
Thank you for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations and for sharing your experience at Big Red. We are glad to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the clean, well-equipped, perfectly located home in a great neighborhood. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to hosting you again for another enjoyable stay in the future, Mandy!
Great neighborhood easy access to the bike paths. Short drive to downtown. Clean property.
Tom I.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Big Red, Tom! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed the wonderful neighborhood, easy access to bike paths, and the short drive to downtown.
We take pride in providing our guests with a clean and well-maintained property, and we're glad to know that it met your expectations. Thanks for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations. We hope to host you again soon!
Very clean and cozy. Modern yet lots of character. Some ants in the kitchen. Close to town and beaches. View of water on the lake. Great place to stay
Jennifer G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Jennifer! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found our vacation rental to be clean, cozy, and full of character. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the ants in the kitchen, and we want to let you know that we have already scheduled pest control to eliminate the issue. We're glad that you appreciated our location and the beautiful view of the lake. We hope to host you again soon!
The Big Red Cottage was a convenient home base. We ate on the large deck and enjoyed home-cooked meals from the well-stocked kitchen. We visited Windmill Island Gardens, Holland State Park, climbed the stairs at Mt Pisgah, played disc golf, rode the bike trail, and shopped the farmer's market and the downtown stores. Ice cream at Captain Sundae was a favorite stop. Beautiful property in a beautiful place.
Bonnie D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed Big Red and the local activities, Bonnie! Thanks for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations.
We took an impromptu family trip to Holland for the weekend. This house happen to be available. It was perfect fit. All of our needs felt super cute and cozy. Very well stocked. Everything was great. The kids said The couches were amazing!
Ryan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2024
It's wonderful to hear that you and your family enjoyed your last minute trip to Holland and your stay at Big Red, Ryan! We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Thank you for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations.
This older home has been nicely updated and had plenty of room for our family. Close to the lakeshore (5min drive out to holland state park beach). Loved the fire pit and outdoor space. The second bathroom was really only useful for kids as it’s tiny—adults all used the one big shower. kitchen had great space and supplies. We had a great time! Would recommend!
Jessie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2024
We are delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Big Red and found the updates and spaciousness of the home accommodating. It's wonderful that you appreciated the proximity to the lakeshore and enjoyed the outdoor space with the fire pit. Your feedback about the bathrooms is noted and appreciated. We are thrilled that you had a great time and would recommend Big Red. Thank you for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations, Jessie!
Beautiful home in a great location! Very clean. Dryer took way too long to dry, and the 2nd bathroom was, as described, very tiny. Would rent this home again.
Mary Beth B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2021
Thanks for the heads up! We will have the dryer issue looked into..
Great location. Just down the road from Lake Michigan. Plenty of room for the 5 of us (3 adults & 2 children). House was clean, and stocked with all the necessities. The large deck was very relaxing. 2nd bathroom is the size of one on an airplane (or smaller). Main bathroom was nice size. I would recommend Big Red Cottage.
Laura M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2024
Thank you for choosing BVW Unsalted Vacations at Big Red Cottage, Laura! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the great location, spaciousness, and cleanliness of the house, as well as the well-stocked amenities. We appreciate your feedback and recommendation, and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you and your family back for another relaxing stay.
This place was Gorgeous. Beautiful property with a nice deck and fire pit area. The upstairs was a bit warm and there wasn’t an air conditioner in a window to turn on unfortunately but the windows did open which helped a bit. There are 2 bathrooms but only one of them was usable as the other one was too small for us to even sit on the toilet with the door closed. (Maybe kid friendly?)
Over all, this place was amazing. Fully stocked kitchen, with the exception of the fridge of course. It was a nice home away from home and it was very close to the art fair which had tons of amazing crafts and artists.
Lynette D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Big Red! We are thrilled to hear that you found the property to be gorgeous with a nice deck and fire pit area. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the lack of air conditioning in the upstairs area, but we are pleased to inform you that we will have a window air conditioning unit installed in the upper level for future guests. We appreciate your feedback regarding the smaller bathroom and will take it into consideration for future improvements. We are happy to hear that you found the kitchen to be fully stocked and that the location was convenient for the art fair. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future!
This home was very clean and updated with modern amenities. There is a nice deck and separate seating area around the firepit. We walked to a pleasant restaurant and rode bikes along the many bike paths. We had a very enjoyable time.
I was supposed to take my daughter on a trip to California as a present for graduation from nursing school. But Covid. So we settled on Holland. The location of this property is just excellent. We were a very short drive, or a 10 minute bike ride to either Ottawa Beach or Tunnel Park Beach. You are only ten minutes from downtown Holland, which is one of my favorite downtowns. Lots of shops and restaurants. The farmers market was EPIC!
The property was perfectly represented by the photos in the listing. Clearly, it was very recently remodeled. If felt new throughout. There were LOTS of bed options for myself, my daughter and her two friends. All of the beds were very comfortable. The entire property was very clean! There were tons of towels (beach and shower). The kitchen was well stocked and the utensils were like new.
We had a wonderful bonfire at the firepit. The only negative thing we had to say about the property was the trendy, cutesy marshmallow roasters were completely useless (haha) They were very cute and creative, but you had no ability to rotate your marshmallow over the flames.
We loved our stay, and would absolutely come back. Great property!
Friends and I stayed here for a weekend trip. The property was beautiful, well stocked, and very clean. The location of this property is right next to the state park, boating rentals, bike rentals, etc. which was great. We would definitely stay here again!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rachel J.
17 August 2020
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Cute looking home
This house gave us the space we needed for our girls weekend. The decor was darling and enjoyed the patio and location. We loved the fire pit and being so close to the lake. Our one complaint is that the house was absolutely filthy. It had cobwebs and spiders everywhere. There were also many items left behind from previous renters scattered throughout the house (I.e., baby bottles, toys). This was particularly disappointing to us because the renters would not allow us an early check in because the house was being cleaned, however It is clear an actual clean was not completed. Overall, this house provided us with our basic needs for our trip.
We spent a long weekend up on the lake and this was the perfect place to stay! It’s in a quiet little neighborhood, just a few miles from downtown. It’s perfect for a group to all be together and have plenty of space. I’d definitely stay again!
Kammie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
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