Vacation Rentals by Owner

Excellent

Guest: Vanna (Milwaukee)
Date of Stay: 01/27/12 Review Submitted: 01/30/12

My family and I recently stayed at Taylor Cottage and is wonderful. The property is very nice and clean and the service of the owner is excellent. This is the 2nd time we stayed at this property and the experience is excellent. Thank you very much ......

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Great vacation spot!

Guest: ruby (Louisville)
Date of Stay: 07/24/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11

Our family enjoyed a wonderful week in Holland at Taylor Cottage. The house is very clean and spacious and the owners could not have been sweeter! We went to several beaches in the area - all within a short drive from the house, and all offering something different (Laketown proved to be our favorite). Holland has so much to do we could not fit it all in - that means we'll see be back to Taylor Cottage next summer!

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Terrific location

Guest: Ann (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/11/11

My family had a terrific week at this lovely cottage. It was all the description said it is. Very centrally located to downtown Holland, the excellent picturesque board walk, park and restaurant along Lake Macatawa. The cottage was clean, neat and easy to use, including a garage. Owners were very gracious and we enjoyed their pool, as well. The handy brochures, provided by the owners, were greatly appreciated for information on activities and sites to see in Holland. We felt like we were at a very nice resort with our own personal accomodations.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.

July 4th get-a-way weekend

Guest: Sharon (West Dundee, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/06/11

Enjoyed a beautiful July 4th weekend at this cottage! It's everything it says it is and more. Well-maintained, decorated beautifully and very spacious. Great location for walking along Lake Macatawa, Kollen Park, Big Red, Downtown & beaches. Enjoyed breakfast on the deck in the backyard and a wonderful sunset from the front deck. Hope to come back for a longer stay next time. The hosts couldn't have been more gracious.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Roop (Naperville, IL)

Guest: Roop (Naperville)
Date of Stay: 04/29/11 Review Submitted: 05/07/11

Our stay was wonderful at Taylor Cottage! . It is nice, charming house with everything we needed for a great stay. I hope to goback soon and highly recommend it. Thanks Norma and Dean.

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Great Little Cottage

Guest: Lynne (Hinckley, OH)
Date of Stay: 08/08/10 Review Submitted: 09/06/10

Norma and Dean, thanks for opening your cottage to us for a very special occasion, my niece's wedding in August. The cottage was clean, quiet and cool (it was wicked hot outside that week). We had 5 adults and a toddler and it worked out perfectly. I would recommend the Taylor Cottage if asked. Lynne

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Outstanding!

Guest: Georgi (Alexandria, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/10/10

We absolutley loved our stay at Taylor Cottage! Adorable, cozy, charming, clean, had all the little extras that were a wonderful surprise. Norma and Dean were so kind and welcoming and helpful. Loved the home, loved the town, wish we didn't have to leave! (:

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

A great week at Taylor Cottage and in Holland!

Guest: Stacey (Rochester, MI)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/03/10

Taylor Cottage was the perfect place for us to set up base camp for our one week vacation in Holland. It is in a great location overlooking Lake Macatawa, close to downtown Holland, and an easy drive to Holland State Park. Norma and Dean are wonderful, generous hosts who are willing and able to help make your stay as wonderful as possible. The cottage is wonderfully decorated and well-supplied. My family of 4 was very comfortable in our home-away-from-home for the week, and we look forward to coming back some time in the future.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Perfect for our young family's vacation!

Guest: Chris, Megan, and the kiddos (Columbus, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/05/10 Review Submitted: 07/19/10

We had a great time staying at Taylor Cottage! The house had everything we needed for a great stay: all linens, dishes, pots, utensils, lots of closet space, a nice washer & dryer, fire pit plus firewood, yard games, citronella candles, gas grill, even a Pack 'N Play & a high chair for our 1 year old. We brought fishing poles to fish with our daughter, but we even found those in the garage. There were lawn chairs and additional folding chairs in the garage too, in case you have a larger group. Needless to say, Norma & Dean had really thought of everything to make our stay hassle-free. We really appreciated all of the brochures and current information regarding activities & restaurants in Holland that were also provided in the cottage. We ate lots of yummy food, shopped in many of the adorable shops downtown, visited the beach, had our own little bon fire in the backyard, went to the local children's civic theater....the list goes on! We really loved seeing all of the street performers downtown on Thursday evening as well. One of the best parts of our stay was being invited to enjoy the inground pool at Norma & Dean's house, which was just around the block. It was beautiful and provided a quiet place for us to take our little ones without the worry of crowds. There were even pool toys and towels provided for us. Our daughter is still talking about "that nice lady Norma with the pool"! Thanks so much for a wonderful stay. We truly appreciated the kindness and hospitality of our hosts.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

4th of July long weekend

Guest: Cris (Ann Arbor, MI)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10 Review Submitted: 07/06/10

We had a terrific time at the Cottage over the 4th of July weekend. He cottage is very cozy and comfortable and has everything youn need. We loved the backyard with the patio and table and chairs! Thanks for everything and we look forward to coming back sometime.

Recommended for:Families with young children, romantic getaway.

Guest: Laurie Almer (Darien, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 08/19/09 Review Submitted: 08/19/09

Norma and Dean, Thank you for allowing us to stay in your cottage. We had a wonderful first visit to Holland! Thank you for your suggestions of things to do & places to visit. The kids loved Tunnel Park beach,the Aquatic Center & Crazy Bounce. Mark and I loved seeing the Lighthouse. Thank you again for your hospitality! Mark, Laurie, Ellen & Anders

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Guest: The Boyer Family (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 08/06/09 Review Submitted: 08/06/09

Norma and Dean Many thanks for the hospitality you've offered during our stay at TAYLOR COTTAGE! We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to the Lake in Western Michigan. Holland has much to offer and we are thirlled to have relaxed here for the week. Your Cottage is perfect, and our family easily felt at home here. We are envious of your beautiful flowers and truely enjoyed their beauty. Thank you for your warm and generous hospitality; we are well pleased with our vacation, and having met you! Warm Wishes, The Boyers

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Guest: Andy and Martie (St. Louis, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 07/30/09 Review Submitted: 07/30/09

Dear Dean and Norma, What a lovely Cottage! We love Holland, especially because our daughter & family live here! The Cottage is so pretty; you have thought of everything; games, etc. Hope to see you soon. Andy and Martie

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Guest: The Rowe Family (Lebanon, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 07/21/09 Review Submitted: 07/21/09

Norma and Dean - What a beautiful city Holland is! We enjoyed every minute we were here! After a lot of shopping, over 600 photos, and a lot of memories -we are sad to leave! Thank you for everything!

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Guest: The Binaj Family (from Albania)
Date of Stay: 07/21/09 Review Submitted: 07/21/09

Thanks, Mr. and Mrs. Van De Brake; It was a real pleasure to stay at Taylor Cottage and the great city of Holland. The cottage was very neat and comfortable, the games in the basement were very fun to play. We enjoyed walking the Boardwalk and watching the sunset at Kollen Park; which is a great gift the city of Holland has given to it's citizens and tourists. It was a lovely vacation for the Binaj Family at Taylor Cottage!

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Guest: Josephina (Maricopa, AZ)
Date of Stay: 07/13/09 Review Submitted: 07/13/09

Thank You so much for such a comfortable stay in your lovely cottage. Your hospitality and helpful suggestions were so nice and your accommodation in allowing us to come with such short notice made everything so stress free for us. The kids really enjoyed the games and activities in the basement and backyard. Everything exceeded our expectations!

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Guest: The Mosoiu and Jouppi Families
Date of Stay: 06/19/09 Review Submitted: 06/18/09

Norma, Thank you for your hospitality! We thoroughly enjoyed this lovely Cottage as our base while exploring Holland; and, hanging out with our family. You gave us some great suggestions for walks, and, sights as well. It's awesome that all the vacation literature was provided here. We'll be back, for sure!

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Guest: The Mother's Day Family (Holland, MI)
Date of Stay: 05/15/09 Review Submitted: 05/15/09

May 10, 2009 What a wonderful Mother's Day Gift ! I would just like to say 'Thank You for such a hidden treasure here in Holland'. This place is perfect in every way.

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Guest: Sara Calderone (-)
Date of Stay: 05/06/09 Review Submitted: 05/06/09

I stayed at Taylor Cottage from September 2008 until March 2009. The cottage was very nice, and I really enjoyed my stay. Dean and Norma were the best landlords that I have ever had. No matter what little things that would happen, they were always available to help me and my two roommates, and they usually came and helped us on the very same day. I would definitely recommend Taylor Cottage. You will love your stay, and you will love Dean and Norma.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/05/09 Review Submitted: 05/05/09

We had such an enjoyable stay, and were very pleased with the amount of space for our two preschoolers to enjoy as well! Very clean, and an excellent location with easy access to the parks and downtown Holland area. Norma was an excellent hostess...highly recommended! Thank You! - Rosemary, Kevin, Zoe & Eve

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Guest: Carol Renaud (Saginaw Twp., Michigan)
Date of Stay: 08/20/08 Review Submitted: 08/20/08

We had an amazing time staying in your cottage! It was very cozy and decorated beautifully...the location is just perfect as well; the short walk to the park for our kids and to the fishing area was wonderful! We can't say enough positive things about both Norma & Dean's hospitality...they are two of the nicest people we have met and our family is looking forward to staying next year and years to come :) "Thank you very much" Norma & Dean... The Renaud Family

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Guest: Jonathan & Jeanne Liepe (Colorado Springs, CO)
Date of Stay: 08/16/08 Review Submitted: 08/16/08

What a wonderful cottage! It was perfect for our family of 5 as we vacationed in West Michigan to visit family. The kids loved the foosball table in the basement and the location near Lake Macatawa was perfect for taking an early morning walk before getting started for the day. Plus, the central air was very welcomed for comfortable sleeping during the humid summer nights. Norma & Dean's hospitality is incredible as well.

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Guest: Shelly7 (Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 08/11/08 Review Submitted: 08/11/08

Taylor Cottage was perfect for our family of 5. The kids loved the basement with the foosball table and playing hide-and-seek all over the house. The kitchen is completely stocked with everything you can think of. Plenty of towels, great washer and dryer, clean sheets, plenty of storage area, and a perfect little back yard. Dean and Norma are great landlords!

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Guest: Libby3 (West Chester, OH)
Date of Stay: 07/31/08 Review Submitted: 07/31/08

Taylor Cottage is a beautiful, comfortable and clean haven! 'So convenient to Holland, Saugatuck, Grand Rapids and all surrounding areas...and so homey that you won't want to leave!

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Guest: Loretta Lacy (Oklahoma City, OK)
Date of Stay: 06/19/08 Review Submitted: 06/19/08

This cottage is wonderful! The pictures don't do it justice - it's so spacious. The kitchen is very well equipped, the decor is nice and homey and everything that you need is there waiting for you. We felt right at home, the location is ideal, and Norma and Dean are two of the nicest people you will ever meet! We will definitely come back - this was one of our favorite vacations.

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Guest: Lisa69 (Muskegon, MI)
Date of Stay: 05/27/08 Review Submitted: 05/27/08

The Taylor Cottage is so adorable!!! My family and I were pleasently suprised upon our arrival!! I guarentee you will not be disappointed. The cottage is very tidy and is equipped with everything you need and more. Norma has everything covered for you to make your vacation a great one. We will definitely be going back there sometime soon. The house next door is lovely as well.

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Guest: Rachel18 (Glencoe, IL)
Date of Stay: 05/12/08 Review Submitted: 05/12/08

We had a fantastic time in Holland, MI. The cottage was cute, clean and close to downtown Holland. We would defintely stay there again. It was a pleasure working with Norma. Thanks!

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Guest: Kristin Gale (Racine, WI )
Date of Stay: 05/08/08 Review Submitted: 05/08/08

We loved the Taylor cottage! Tulip Time is a great time to be in Holland and no better place than this. Clean, great location and view, tastefully decorated and all the necessities and even some extra nicities! Thanks Norma and Dean. We hope to be back again.

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Guest: The Hawkins family (-)
Date of Stay: 09/15/07 Review Submitted: 09/15/07

Hi Norma, We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was a great place for the girls to prep and primp for the wedding. We all had lots of fun, and my Family had a place close by to stay.

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Guest: Kelly family2 (Westland, MI)
Date of Stay: 09/05/07 Review Submitted: 09/05/07

Great location and a comfortable, CLEAN cottage. Close to beaches, golf courses, shopping and restaurants. Abundant linens, well-stocked kitchen, and extras here and there that made our stay feel special and homey. Our boys loved the foozball table! Thanks again, Norma, for all the local tips that kept us active and well-fed. You should work for the Holland Convention & Visitors Bureau on 8th St.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 09/01/07

The cottage was a great place to stay...centrally located and filled with amenities. Comfortably slept the entire family with room to spare. Owners even provided brochures of the area and games for the kids. Definitely will come back again!

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Guest: Scott and Mary (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 08/26/07 Review Submitted: 08/26/07

We really enjoyed our stay at this cottage. Extremely well maintained and lots to do in the area. We would definately stay here again!! Thank you Norma

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Guest: Randy Johns (Valparaiso, IN)
Date of Stay: 08/19/07 Review Submitted: 08/19/07

Cottage was beautiful; well-maintained; and thoroughly supplied with towels, appliances, laundry supplies, etc. Ownership is nearby and very friendly!

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Guest: June and Family1 (Glen Ellyn, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 08/12/07 Review Submitted: 08/12/07

We loved our visit to Holland, Michigan, the cottage was so comfortable, everything you need, and things that you didn't know you needed. We loved all the information about the area, we explored the town and near by communities. We even loved the nearby pickle factory, we seen large shipments of cucumbers come in. The Holland State Park Beach is beautiful. Lots of fun places to eat and shop. Wished I would have bought the Lake Michigan, unsalted, tee shirt, maybe next time. Would recommend to any family, the beds were comfortable, bedding great, lots of pillows. Loved the black squirrels, could not manage to get a photo.

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Guest: Sally6 (Zionsville, IN)
Date of Stay: 07/17/07 Review Submitted: 07/17/07

What a lovely family oriented home! We watched the lake and freighters each morning. Norma has thought of every detail-indoor & outdoor games, baby pool,High chair & booster,more than ample linens, towels, dishes & table service (no need to do dishes after every meal). A complete shelf of maps, brochures, and local coupons, 1 block to wireless wi-fi coffee shop, local family restaurants, 1 mile to full service grocery, 3 blocks to Kollen park with waterfront walk, playground, boat launch,& bandshell, all make life here easy. Large bedrooms, comfortable beds,& much closet & storage space in private garage simplified activities. Imagine our surprise to find a full light-filled basement with fooseball, and double pullout sofa in the additional sitting area! This home and all that nearby Lake Michigan, and Holland have to offer made our vacation with 4 Adults and 4 children a superior sucess. We will be back!

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Guest: Kelly16 (Saginaw, MI)
Date of Stay: 07/02/07 Review Submitted: 07/02/07

What a lovely cottage to stay at in Holland. We spent the day at Kollen Park which is within walking distance. The cottage was very warm and made us feel like we were at home. Thanks for the stay Norma.

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Guest: Gary & Sharon, Tom & Myrna
Date of Stay: 05/10/07 Review Submitted: 05/09/07

Thanks so very much for all the comforts of home. We enjoyed our stay. Wish we could have stayed longer. You have such a beautiful cottage here!

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Guest: Deb. P. and Family
Date of Stay: 05/06/07 Review Submitted: 05/05/07

Wonderful cottage! Just perfect for our family of four! P.S. The big white blanket is the BEST!

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Guest: Girl's Getaway - 8
Date of Stay: 04/27/07 Review Submitted: 04/26/07

The cottage is wonderful place; comfortable,cozy & relaxing. The view of the lake adds to the amenities of your cottage. We're sure to recommend to friends. Thanks for a great place to bring friends together!

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