Vacation Rentals by Owner

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Guest: vana (Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 09/30/11 Review Submitted: 10/04/11

What a wonderful home away from home for our family! There are 5 of us and there was plenty of room for us to spread out and relax. It was very clean, had everything you could possibly need, and the beds were a dream!!!! It is a short trip to downtown and the walking trail that is close by is really beautiful. Norma was very sweet hosts and we would love to stay there again! You will love the decor throughout the house, it is cozy and fun!. It is the perfect spot for a getaway!

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

Great Relaxing Time for My Family!

Guest: Mike Yao (West lafayette, IN)
Date of Stay: 08/15/11 Review Submitted: 08/22/11

Dean&Norma are very kind and considerate cottage hosts. It was a great experience for my parents' Trip to U.S.A. I am originally from Shanghai, China, a Purdue student. The peacefulness of Holland really impressed my parents and gave my parents the best relaxations during their vacation. I really appreciate Norma's help and kindness. We would love to going back anytime in the future.

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

Our Family's Stay in Holland August 13-20, 2011

Guest: Stacey (Rochester, MI)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 09/07/11

After renting Taylor Cottage last year and having a wonderful experience, we decided to rent Crescent Shores this year as we had more family joining us. Once again, Norma and Dean were amazing hosts. The cottage was truly fabulous, with everything we needed to have a great family vacation. We appreciated all of the information on Holland that was available, and the beautiful decor of the house. The master suite is enormous, and has a beautiful view of Lake Macatawa. We love the location of both Taylor cottage, and it's neighbor Crescent Shores. So close to downtown Holland, wonderful walking/biking along the Lake to Kollen park, and a very easy drive to any of the Lake Michigan beaches. A special thank you to Dean for coming to our rescue at a moment's notice, and saving our steaks-on-the-grill dinner with an extra propane tank!! See you next year!

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

Your family will love this cottage

Guest: Donna (Cary, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/23/11

The pictures posted online do not depict how large the cottage is. We stayed with 6 adults and 4 children without feeling like we were on top of each other. We also had a wide age range, from 5 years old to 70 years, and it was perfect for everyone. The amenities of the cottage are great, all kitchen utensils are there, extra pillows and blankets, toaster, blender, and books to read. It really does have everything. It has so much natural light streaming in and is very open with a relaxing feel to it. It's beautifully decorated with a beach theme. It's very clean and well maintained, even the flowers outside are beautiful. The cottage is perfectly located across from Lake Macatawa and there is a great trail which starts down the block and lets you walk by the lake. The walk is a perfect end to every evening. The cottage is just a 5 minute drive to the downtown Holland shops and a 10 minute drive to the beach. There's so much to do in the area. Norma and Dean are wonderful hosts. They really make you feel like family and are so welcoming. They even let us use her pool, which my children just loved. I can't thank them enough for their hospitality. There are brochures by the front door with area attractions and restaurant information. Norma also gave us great recommendations of places to try. We will be back next year, I'm already looking foward to it.

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

A great week

Guest: Suz (Munster, IN)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/15/11

Our group of 6 adults and 7 children enjoyed a great week at Crescent Shores Cottage. The house is on a very quiet street with beautiful views of the lake; very convenient to the bike/walking path along the lake to the park. The home was clean and well maintained. We enjoyed most of our dinners outside in the back yard, where there was ample seating for our large group. We had 2 rainy days, but the kids loved visiting the Holland Aquatic Center for indoor swimming and fun--only a 5-10min drive from the house. Norma was very helpful throughout the entire process, from the planning of our trip, during our stay, and even after our return home. Thank you, Norma, for hosting our family, and for making your beautiful pool available to us!

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

Crescent Cottage is much more than a "Cottage."

Guest: Michael (New Lenox, Illinois USA)
Date of Stay: 06/09/11 Review Submitted: 06/15/11

Two couples spent 3 lovely nights in Crescent Cottage. We were extremely pleased with the location and the "superb" condtion of the private residence. It is no wonder why "Crescent Collage" is the "go to" vacation rental in Holland, Michigan. Everything that one would need to spend a relaxing vacation is provided by the owners. Also, if you are visiting friends, relatives or conducting business in the wider Holland area, Crescent Cottage MUST be your choice. Without a doubt in all of our minds, we will be telling our friends and relatives that Crescent Cottage is "THE" rental location in Holland. Good health & keep walking!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Coming back again for sure!

Guest: Cyndi (Detroit, MI)
Date of Stay: 12/31/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/11

Absolute love at first site! Planned a last minute New Year's Eve mini vacation & wanted to stay in Michigan. We found this home online and was in for a surprise. Pictures tell only half the story. The cottage is PERFECT! Just when I thought we forgot to bring something, we found it in this home. No stone left unturned and no details left out of this cottage home. Within 24 hours we began to plan our next vacation here in the summer. So many bells & whistles including the keyless entry; however, couldn't figure out how to use it but the landlord came within minutes of us calling to show us how to use it.....boy did we feel like dorks! I will promise anyone this...you won't like it......you will LOVE IT!

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

Perfect Getaway

Guest: Kelly (Adrian,MI)
Date of Stay: 09/24/10 Review Submitted: 10/09/10

What a wonderful home away from home for our family! There are 6 of us and there was plenty of room for us to spread out and relax. It was very clean, had everything you could possibly need, and the beds were a dream!!!! It is a short trip to downtown and the walking trail that is close by is really beautiful. Norma and Dean were very sweet hosts and we would love to stay there again! You will love the decor throughout the house, it is cozy and fun!. It is the perfect spot for a getaway!

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

Great Family time in Holland

Guest: Mary Jo (Lake City Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/18/10 Review Submitted: 08/29/10

Our stay at Cresent Shores was perfect for our family. It was just what we needed to accomidate our children and grandchildren for a family wedding in the area. It is beautifully furnished and comfortable. The kids had fun swimming and playing with the games in the basement. We had a very relaxing visit in Holland.

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

Perfect vacation rental for large group

Guest: Renate M. (Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/19/10

Thanks to Norma and Dean for exceeding expectations with a vacation rental...what a beautiful home, and very clean upon arrival! Our family (5 adults and 4 small children) enjoyed a weeklong stay at Crescent Shores. Everything about the house was perfect - the layout, spacious rooms, comfortable beds, nice decor, good location, quiet street, etc. I'd recommend the cottage to anyone and would choose to stay there again on a future trip to Holland.

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

Great visit

Guest: Family From Fishers (Fishers, IN)
Date of Stay: 06/09/10 Review Submitted: 06/19/10

Had great visit at crescent shores cottage. Location is very convenient to the playground and to Norma's pool as well as just a short drive downtown. Norma and Dean were incredible hospitable and having their pool available to both our families was a huge plus to the overall experience. Would highly recommend for a get away to Holland!

Recommended for:Families with young children

Lovely, spacious cottage

Guest: Lorianney (Ridgfefield, CT)
Date of Stay: 05/06/10 Review Submitted: 05/14/10

We stayed at the Crescent Shores Cottage for the Tulip Time Festival. It was a wonderful experience. The decor was nice. Everything was in tip-top shape and very clean. The beds were comfy, the linens and towels were great. Every convenience was provided. The location was very convenient to downtown. We evened walked there one day! Norma was a gracious host. Would definitely stay there again!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Kathy Grijalva (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 08/19/09 Review Submitted: 08/19/09

We've been so comfortable here in our 'vacation house'. The girls think the house is 'awesome'! Norma and Dean have been terrific hosts. We've enjoyed their pool, walks to 'Big Red', visits to Tunnel Park, the nature centers, Downtown Holland . . . it's all been terrific! Many thanks for all the amenities and 'creature comforts'! We'll definitely be back! "Our families from Michigan and Ohio"

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Guest: Brotje/Higgins Family (Perrysburg, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/05/09 Review Submitted: 08/05/09

We've had a great 1st Family Vacation here in Crrescent Shores Cottage. The kids loved playing pool/air hockey/table tennis in the basement, and, games in the terrific backyard. Thanks for everything - from the 'little things' like pots & pans, to the 'big things' like comfy beds. Dean and Norma have been great!

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Guest: The Krupp,Gardner,Patton Families (Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 08/04/09 Review Submitted: 08/04/09

Thank you for sharing your home with us this week. We had plenty of room for the nine members of our family, and lots of visitors! The weather has been beautiful, and we all slept great! We were very convenient to downtown and made lots of shopping trips. We loved the Farmer's Market, the Street Performers, the Dune Rides, and the Beach! Thank you, Norma and Dean for making us feel so welcome. We had a great place to visit with family, relax, ride bikes, fish, and walk the Boardwalk! Thanks again from all of us!

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Guest: Jerry and Ardie Boswell (Denver, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 07/23/09 Review Submitted: 07/23/09

We really hate to leave ! You have made our week a fantastic memory ! A house-full of brother, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, and, grand nieces/nephews - the whole crew ! Your home is truly a 'home away from home' !

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Guest: The Lemke and Moore Families (Illinois)
Date of Stay: 07/23/09 Review Submitted: 07/23/09

'Fun in the Sun' We enjoyed this lovely, charming home! The decor and well-supplied kitchen were A+! My sister's family and mine and our mother, 11 of us, had a fantastic vacation. Our repeat visits to the downtown shop were fun for all! A big THANKS to Norma and Dean!

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Guest: The Neiswangers (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 07/21/09 Review Submitted: 07/21/09

What a wonderful house! It gave our family of 7 the opportunity to come together-and-get away from each other.:) The fireplace was lovely on the 50o night we had. Thank you for leaving us a list of events around town; it was very key to our experiences. Thanks, again, for helping us to have a relaxing, memorable vacation!

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Guest: The KING FAMILY3 (Michigan and Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 07/21/09 Review Submitted: 07/21/09

We all had a super reunion in your lovely cottage . . It was great! Thanks ever so much, Norma.

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Guest: 4 Indiana Families (Elkhart, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 06/23/09 Review Submitted: 06/23/09

The Cottage was exactly what we needed for a Surprise 40th Birthday Party - plenty of room for everyone, all the supplies, and a great location! We especially enjoyed the Boardwalk! Thank you for a wonderful weekend! We will be back!

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Guest: The Mel Welch Bicycle Tour Group (Gladstone, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 05/15/09 Review Submitted: 05/15/09

Wonderful 'home base' for Midwest biking friends - great area to enjoy by bicycle! Take 64th St. down to Saugatuck - an easy, fun ride. Felt Mansion tour; a must see! This is a wonderful place - back again soon we hope!

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Guest: Liz32 (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 05/07/09 Review Submitted: 05/07/09

I reserved Crescent Shores Cottage for a relaxing weekend with a group of friends during Tulip Time Festival, and we were not disappointed! The cottage is lovely, beautiful, relaxing, and more. Dean and Norma were wonderfully helpful when we called with questions about the area. We hope to be back again soon!

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Guest: The Cartwrights (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 05/03/09 Review Submitted: 05/03/09

What a beautiful place to make our transition from Indiana to Michigan. This was our home for 1 1/2 months. We will really miss it, and, are sure to come back for a visit. Creating memories here that will last our family a lifetime!

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Guest: Tom and Amy (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 03/03/09 Review Submitted: 03/03/09

A Wonderful Weekend! We Compiled for the Cottage, an Alphabet of Adjectives: Awesome, Beautiful, Comfortable, Delightful, Exquisite, Fun, Great, Hospitable, Individuality, Joyous, Kingly, Lovely, Memorable, Notable, Outstanding, Peaceful, Quiet, Restful, Serenity, Terrific, Unique, Valuable, Wonderful, Xtraordinaire, Yes, Zen A Relaxing, Restful, Respite! Thanks!

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Guest: The Carr & The Viga Families (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 01/07/09 Review Submitted: 01/07/09

01-02-09 What a wonderful way to bring in the New Year - In a beautiful home with our family. Thank you so much; and here's to a great 2009!

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Guest: Eugenia F. (West Bloomfield, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 12/13/08 Review Submitted: 12/13/08

Thank you for the wonderful vacation we had at your Cottage. Thank you so much for your hospitality. We enjoyed every minute of our stay, it was so comfortable and nice. Your house will definitely be our first choice when we plan our next stay in Holland. Thanks again!

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 12/08/08 Review Submitted: 12/07/08

From IA, IL, & MI, the Bekker & Warner families enjoyed our Thanksgiving for the 2nd year at the Crescent Shores Cottage. We all appreciate having this place to come to and build family memories.

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Guest: Glen H. (Illinois)
Date of Stay: 11/30/08 Review Submitted: 11/30/08

Had a nice October Fall Colors weekend at the Crescent Shores Cottage. Though the weather didn't fully cooperate, it was nice to have a warm, comfortable house to relax in. A movie on the big screen TV and a little piano playing helped pass the time. Hope to return next Fall.

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Guest: Karen R.1 (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 09/26/08 Review Submitted: 09/26/08

'God's Glamour Grannies' Fall Retreat - Our weekend at your Cottage was awesome! What a blessing to have our retreat in this wonderful place where we could all relax and enjoy. We will surely recommend your Cottage to others. Thanks, again.

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Guest: Pat & Jean Zenner (Conway, SC)
Date of Stay: 09/04/08 Review Submitted: 09/04/08

We had such a fabulous time at your cottage. We found your hospitality to be wonderful....Thank you! We also enjoyed the time spent at your pool. Thank you again for allowing us to use it whenever we wanted!

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Guest: O'Leary/Hittler Families (St. Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 08/14/08 Review Submitted: 08/14/08

This house is very accommodating. We enjoyed the week with our family. There was enough room for everyone; we were very comfortable. Thanks for your hospitality. We'll always have sweet memories of this week with our children & grandchildren.

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Guest: Iverson Family (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
Date of Stay: 08/14/08 Review Submitted: 08/14/08

We had a fabulous week! Three generations having fun in the sun! This beautiful house had everything we needed; including space. We hope to come back again, but, we'll leave with beautiful memories. P.S. Only one little thing was missing - an ice cream scoop; but, we left one for you!

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Guest: Ellen10 (Walnut Creek, California)
Date of Stay: 08/10/08 Review Submitted: 08/10/08

What a wonderful place to spend time with family and friends! Thank you for your hospitality. The stay was everything we could have wished for; spacious, sparkling clean, beautifully decorated, and all the amenities. We shall cherish the memories of this week!

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Guest: Monique7 (Lansing, MI)
Date of Stay: 07/28/08 Review Submitted: 07/28/08

My sister got married in Holland, last summer, and several of the guests stayed at your cottage and raved about how wonderful the cottage is, and how great you are. Once again, we would like to thank you for sharing your cottage with us. We had a wonderful relaxing family vacation.

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Guest: Katy and Kevin (South Bend, IN)
Date of Stay: 07/21/08 Review Submitted: 07/21/08

We stayed one night at another house that had trains running by every two hours through the night. I emailed Norma early on Sunday morning and by 9:30 am she had called back to say they could prepare the house and have it ready for us by early afternoon. We and five teenagers spent a great week at the house. Norma and Dean went out of their way to care for our needs. The home is very clean, beds incredibly comfortable and the location provides easy access to downtown Holland and to Lake Michigan. We had a great week.

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Guest: Monique6 (michigan)
Date of Stay: 07/20/08 Review Submitted: 07/20/08

We had such a wonderful time...the house is beautiful. Where else can you have a home away from home. We had a wonderful dinner party for 8 guests, walked up to the Farmer's Market, enjoyed Lake Michigan, and Dean and Norma's beautiful pool.

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Guest: Rosanne & Carl Ferreri-Feske (Franklin, Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 07/18/08 Review Submitted: 07/18/08

Norma & Dean - My wife, and our daughter's entire wedding party, and I, thank you both for your gracious hospitality, and fiving us a beautiful 'home venue' from which to enjoy the entire July 6th wedding weekend. We had a fantastic barbeque picnic for 30 family members in the backyard; our front porch was the perfect spot to view fireworks over Lake Macatawa on the 4th of July. Most importantly, your home was an exquisite dressing room, and backdrop, for photos of the wedding party. We truly appreciate the opportunity afforded us, and the many fond memories, that we will always have of our 'Lake Home in Holland'! Also, thanks so much for the gift bottle of wine for our 25th wedding anniversay.

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Guest: Steve and Kelley Perry (Australia and Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 07/17/08 Review Submitted: 07/17/08

The house is AMAZING! The week of our wedding - honestly, the whole week is a bit of a blur - it went sooo quick!! The Australians loved Holland, and the Lake, etc. Thanks again, we will definitely keep in contact for visit sometime in the future. Click on link below will show you some highlights from THE WEDDING DAY!

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Guest: Del VanDyke (Holland, MI)
Date of Stay: 06/02/08 Review Submitted: 06/02/08

We stayed at the cottage for 2 1/2 months. It is beautifully decorated, the furnishings are very comfortable, and the location is great! What a jewel!

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Guest: linda mcalpine (lapeer, mich. )
Date of Stay: 05/26/08 Review Submitted: 05/26/08

The pictures on the website did not do the home justice. We were pleasantly surprised at how beautiful the place was and how spacious it was. It was tastefully decorated, light and airy. The owners were so friendly and gracious, we really appreciated their helpfulness. We are looking forward to staying at Crescent Shores again, We highly recommendit.

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Guest: Kelly Clark (Shorewood, WI)
Date of Stay: 05/14/08 Review Submitted: 05/14/08

I was among four couples which shared this delightful vacation home while biking and visiting the Holland, MI Tulip Time Festival in early May, 2008. Our welcome was both warm and professional. The property is well maintained, spotless and nicely equipped. One will not be disappointed.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/28/08 Review Submitted: 04/28/08

Norma - We thoroughly enjoyed our girls' weekend away in Holland. The house was great; we love the decorating! We shopped, did some sightseeing, ate at The Piper (great!) and at Every Day People Cafe (in Douglas) & watched movies - Very Relaxing and Fun ! Karen,Deb,Ana,Laura,Deb,Gayle,& Karen

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Guest: David32 (Jacksonville, FL)
Date of Stay: 03/24/08 Review Submitted: 03/24/08

A week at CRESCENT SHORES COTTAGE - Ah ! Life Unstructured !

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