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The Boat House in Macatawa

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

7 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 142000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Holland, MI

Holland State Park
‪11 min walk‬
Ottawa Beach
‪13 min walk‬
Tunnel Park
‪13 min drive‬
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Beds in Living Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Boat House in Macatawa

A prime location and the historic charm of this unique lakeside home
in the resort community of Macatawa makes it easy to relax. The
Boathouse is set on a spacious, well groomed lot overlooking the
active Lake Macatawa Harbor, with the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan
a lazy walk away. A wrap around deck and screened in porch allow the
luxury of enjoying the ever-changing of this lakefront resort.

The Boathouse cottage interior has all the comforts of home. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a refrigerator, stove, and microwave. Five bedrooms on the second floor provide 1 King size, 3 queen size, and 1 double bed bedrooms. In addition, there are bunk beds on the first floor and 2 twin beds in the upstairs family room. Other features include 2.5 bathes with all linens and towels; 3 Flat Screen TV's; a washer and dryer; central air conditioning and an outside gas grill off the kitchen. This is a non-smoking unit and pets are not allowed. The Maximum Occupancy is 14 people. Wi-fi internet is included.

In addition to the Boathouse facilities, guests will have access to the exclusive Macatawa beach. The long, private, sandy beach is located on western shore of Lake Michigan and stretches as far as you can see. The "Big Red" lighthouse that marks the Holland Harbor Channel stands proud at the North end of Macatawa Beach.

For the Boater, there is a 125 foot, 2 sided dock with power and
water.

There are discounts from the nightly rates when requesting a week or monthly stay.

Property manager

Wade Eldean

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Macatawa

Located in Macatawa, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Holland Community Aquatic Center and Craigs Cruisers are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hunting.

Holland, MI

What's nearby

Holland State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Ottawa Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 1.5 km
Tunnel Park - 13 min drive - 4.3 km
Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 19 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

Holland Station - 12 min drive
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Captain Sundae - ‬8 min drive
‪Beechwood Grill - ‬14 min drive
‪Captain Sundae - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boat House in Macatawa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boat House in Macatawa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Boat House in Macatawa?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is The Boat House in Macatawa located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Sanctuary Woods Preserve and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake Michigan. DeGraaf Nature Center and Laketown Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

13 Jul, 2024

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

The Boat House

Great place to relax with family. Close to everything, especially to the beaches of Lake Michigan.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan E.

7 May, 2025

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

Relaxing/Spacious Getaway

We had 11 guests for a Bachelorette Party. The Boathouse was perfect for our group of people. The living room (upstairs) was great for relaxing, watching sports, and chit-chatting. The sunroom was a great space to enjoy our coffee, play games, and connect. We really enjoyed the outdoor space as well. If you have a large group of people, I highly recommend you consider the Boathouse as your getaway. Thank you Jessica & Wade!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Oct, 2023

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

The Boathouse

Beautiful location, lots of space, beach access!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

19 May, 2024

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

Great spot!

My friends and I stayed here for a wedding and really enjoyed the property! The fire pit and views of the water were definitely the highlights. Plenty of space to sleep, and get ready with a group of nine people.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

25 Jun, 2022

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

Great place for family vacations!

A week off the grid -- not once did we turn on a TV. Lots of time spent around the firepit, at the beach, watching the boats and the kids fishing -- we had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

28 Jun, 2023

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

Great spot

We felt like we were on the water, not just next to it. It was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

10 Jun, 2023

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

Memorial Day

Great home base from which to begin our first family boating weekend of the summer!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

14 May, 2024

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

Holland Trip

We came for Tulip Time in May to celebrate my 50th. We have a large family with grown children. We had plenty of space and a wonderful time. Staff friendly and helpful, quick to respond too. Such a great place, safe, quiet and beautiful. Close to town but enjoyed staying at the property too!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christianne V.

13 Aug, 2023

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

Unique property

Waterfront was beautiful.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jill A.

19 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Boathouse review

Cool old building, not maintained as it once surely deserved to be. Great for large groups but apparently in the middle of a dispute with neighbors around access to the beach …a bit of a cloud over an otherwise fun time with the family.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

26 Apr, 2023

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

Dave

Wonderful

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Aug, 2023

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

Unique Property

There are a lot of us and many children! This property was perfect. We enjoyed the ability to gather as a family and play games in the various areas, eat dinner and enjoy the beautiful views. It was wonderful! We were close enough to Holland to enjoy the town as well. The grandkids are already asking to go back!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brian S.

20 Oct, 2022

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

The Boat house

The boathouse is a cool old house. The location is nice being on the water and overlooking the lake and harbor. The host accommodated our lake check in which was helpful. When we checked in most of the extra sheets and towels were still in the dryer, so we folded them and put the towels in the bathroom. Make sure to read the rental agreement, not all of the rules are listed on the VRBO website.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cam A., Freeland, Michigan

5 Jul, 2021

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

CBA Family Reunion

We rent a property every year for our family reunion and I have to say this was the best experience ever! We caught over 150 fish just fishing off the shore behind the boat house! Several or 10 pounds or more. My granddaughter caught a fish half her size! Be sure you have a fishing license as the Michigan DOT was present almost every day. The many bedrooms made it very convenient for all the families to have their own room! We rented a boat and it was very convenient to be able to dock it at our own private dock. All the boat slips around us were booked so this was a great convenience! If you have a boat you can dock it right at the boathouse as part of the rental! We plan on coming back next year! That speaks for itself! The real question is “would you do it again” and yes we will!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent P.

8 Nov, 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

27 Oct, 2022

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

Perfect !

This place was perfect... plenty of room for 6 couples! With room to spare! The photos do not do this place justice! It was better than expected! The view was beautiful! Lots to do on property and short trip to downtown Holland! Kitchen had everything we needed! Absolutely will book again!🥰

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

26 Oct, 2022

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

Unique Experience

The Boathouse stay was a very unique experience. We enjoyed its history and the surrounding area.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

3 Oct, 2022

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

We had a great stay at the Boathouse!

Our ages ranged from 26 to 99. We had plenty of space to accommodate everyone. My mom especially enjoyed sitting on the porch with her binoculars. She could watch the boats on lake Macatawa. Thanks for the great memories!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H., Fenwick, Michigan

3 Oct, 2022

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

Great space and location

The location and space are wonderful. There were some housekeeping issues, but overall is was perfect for our group who were staying for a wedding in town. It is dated and has a few things that could be updated, but its charm and uniqueness will win you over.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

8 Sept, 2022

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

The Boathouse Worked Out Perfect

We had a group of siblings meet for a long weekend and this place was perfect. It is exactly what we expected, a super cool home in an awesome location with bed for a lot of people! This place is stocked with everything you need. Just show up and relax. The only downfall was the Wi-Fi was very weak, but who cares we are there for vacation!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniela D.

28 Aug, 2022

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

Classic Macatawa

Great location, charming classic boathouse, we will surely stay here again

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

5 Jul, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

This is a great location and the boathouse is kept very clean

I take my family on a vacation every year and this location was great. The kids could fish off of the pier- the fire pit was a nice touch for us all to gather each night. We took the boat and kayaks and had a place to keep them. We had a little miscommunication with management about the kids using the pool - we used it for the first 3 days and then were told we couldn't use it but it all worked out.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

31 May, 2022

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

Family gathering before wedding

We had a wonderful time at the boathouse! The weather was a bit rainy , but we could all hang out on the west porch room and it was perfect for our group. The beds were comfortable, the area was nice to go for walks. The outdoor grill and indoor kitchen appliances were all like new and worked very well! Loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

27 Oct, 2021

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

Family wedding

We had a family wedding in Holland and stayed at the Boathouse. It was a great place to stay with a family including children. Nothing fancy but all that we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021