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Stunning Lake Views ~ Historic Peaceful Retreat Only 10 Minutes to Holland

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Stunning Lake Views ~ Historic Peaceful Retreat Only 10 Minutes to Holland

Relax with the entire family at this peaceful retreat with beach access to the shore of Lake Michigan right in your back yard. Built by the president of Chris-Craft in the 50's, this home was constructed to look and feel like the cabin of a ship. Fully updated, it still retains its rich history & unique features. Located just north of Holland, you are close to all of the attractions that bring families to the area... beaches, trails, shops, and dining. The backyard offers a huge space for family fun with a stunning backdrop of Lake MI, a beautiful deck, and 60 stairs that give private access to the lakeshore.

Enjoy your visit to Holland in our single-story, fully renovated lakeshore cottage. There are five bedrooms, a full kitchen, dining area, family room, 2 full bathrooms, laundry room and a four-season sun porch. We offer an open floor plan that allows groups to gather in comfort and style.

BEDROOMS

Groups of up to 10 people can sleep comfortably in our home. There are 2 bedrooms with comfortable queen-size beds and 3 bedrooms with built-in bunk beds in each. All bed and bathroom linens are provided. Upper bunks will have fresh linens at the foot of each bed. All lower bunks and queen beds will be dressed with fresh linens.

BATHROOMS & LAUNDRY

There are two full bathrooms in the house – both are located off of the main hallway and are shared among the five bedrooms. They are fully remodeled and have walk in showers. We've got you covered with towels, soap, hair dryers, makeup mirrors and iron/ironing board. There’s a washer and dryer in the main floor laundry room complete with detergent in case you need it!

RELAX AND CHILL

The family room has ample comfortable seating and a 50-inch Smart TV that has streaming access for Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, etc. (with your own logins). We have a large four-season sun porch and rear patio with Adirondack chairs and fire pit for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful lake views and sunsets. We have a deck at the edge of the sand dune to enjoy the stunning views as well. Of course, walking the beach of Lake Michigan is the favorite pass-time for many and you can access the beach by the deck stairs (approximately 60 steps) in our back yard.

DINING IN

The fully-stocked kitchen has all of the essentials to cook and enjoy meals together. There's a refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, blender, cookware, dishes, utensils, drinking glasses, wine glasses, wine opener and more. We’ve also provided a standard 14-cup AND a single cup Keurig coffee maker with a starter supply of coffee & sweeteners as we know how important this morning ritual is. The dining table off of the kitchen and family room makes mealtime cozy and fun.

WORK

If you're in town for work or just need to stay caught up on email, rest assured we've got high-speed WiFi and two laptop friendly workspaces for your use – on the sun porch and in the family room.

FAMILIES WELCOME

Families are always welcome in our home! The washer & dryer will certainly come in handy. We also have a basket of toys and some board games to add to your family fun!

ACCESS
We have a keypad entry for easy check-in with a unique access code for your stay. Guests have private access to the entire house. Your host is just a text or call away and we will respond immediately if you have a question or need anything during your stay.

PARKING
There is ample parking on the driveway circle and in front of our garage. Please DO NOT PARK OR DRIVE ON THE GRASS as our septic system is spread throughout the front yard area.

IMPORTANT DETAILS
Standard check-in time is 4 - 9 PM, and check-out is 10 AM. In some cases it may be possible to arrange an earlier check-in or later check-out if we can accommodate.
Our maximum occupancy is firm and we cannot accommodate groups larger than 10.
Our home is on a narrow lot and we must ask you to respect the people living on either side of us. NO LOUD NOISE after 10 PM, NO PARTIES, NO EXCEPTIONS.
We have security cameras on the exterior of the home. There are—of course—no cameras or recording devices inside the home.
We have a strict NO PETS policy.

We care about our community and love our neighbors! We are proud to offer a living wage to all service personnel who assist in running our property. We abide by all local and state regulations governing short-term rentals, including the remittance of related taxes.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the neighborhood

Holland

Located in Holland, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Dutch Village and Holland Area Arts Council are also worth visiting.
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Holland, MI

What's nearby

  • Tunnel Park - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Tunnel Park Beach - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Port Sheldon Natural Area - 4 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Holland State Park - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Veldheer Tulip Gardens - 8 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 16 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪James Street Inn Restaurant & Catering - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beechwood Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Itty Bitty Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brewery 4 Two 4 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪RedRock Grille - ‬9 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rusty D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a wonderful family vacation, beautiful views of Lake Michigan,
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Holland

The property was beautiful and the house was cozy! It was perfect for our stay. The private beach area was so nice. We would definitely return for another vacation!-Jill
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

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

Great week on Lake MI

Besutiful home, amazing views and wonderful beach, great spaces, great appliances, great bathrooms and kitchen. Convenient to grocery and restaurants. Attentive owner!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

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

View and access to Lake Michigan wonderful!

Great property. View of Lake Michigan was outstanding. Access to beach great too. Property had everything one needed for a week’s stay. Located close to good restaurants, lighthouses, shopping, downtown, tulip farm, farm markets and all attractions in Western Michigan. And yes some rooms did resemble a Chris Craft!!! Thanks for a fun stay at the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

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

Girls Trip!

Great property! The house was perfect and exceeded our expectations. We were enjoying a girls trip with 8 of us. Plenty of room and beds! So many amenities are provided for us to enjoy including fully stocked kitchen utilities, beach towels, and beach chairs. The beach is private and gorgeous!! The deck is comfortable and perfect for star gazing. Really wish our stay was longer but the property was amazing for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Absolutely fabulous place!!

I can't say enough good things about this vrbo rental. The house is so fun and nostalgic! Super clean. And the views are amazing! Very well stocked with all amenities. The bedrooms were a little tight and there are a lot of stairs to get down to the beach (90 to be exact) but it is so worth it once you're on the beautiful beach! I would recommend the Captain's retreat to all!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Immaculately kept cabin

This home is a unique and wonderful piece of historic architecture. Starting with the front door, we were welcomed to a simpler time. The all-wood bunk rooms and dining area were so cool! The new deck was perfect for enjoying the Lake and sunsets. When I rent a Vrbo, I always try to leave the place a little nicer than when we found it. For example, at one place, I cleaned the inside of appliances, re-organized the kitchen drawers at another, and at one cottage, emptied and wiped out cabinets. (I guess I have a little OCD!) But my point is, there was literally nothing I could find to clean or organize at Lisa‘s place. Such a charming, immaculately kept cabin. Kudos to your cleaning crew and to your high standards in maintaining this VRBO. We, of course, also loved the incredible views and peace and quiet that this location affords. Thank you for helping us create a memorable vacation in Holland, MI!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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