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Historic cottage by Holland State Park and Lake Michigan

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Window in Time Cottage
Back Porch
Terrace/patio
Kitchen Entry Way
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Holland, MI
  • Place, Ottawa Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Holland State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Tunnel Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Double Bed

Upstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic cottage by Holland State Park and Lake Michigan

This vintage beach cottage is located in the sand dune hills of Historic Ottawa Beach resort area. Bike paths, sidewalks and board walks surround this cottage giving you access to Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. Walk down the hill and go to the General Store, climb Mt. Pisgah, or walk along the channel into the state park and watch the boats go by. Go the other direction and walk along the upper or lower board walk until you get to the sandy beach of Lake Michigan. Enjoy the sun and surf and don't forget to stay for at least one of our magnificent sunsets.

Please note that there are 2 parking spaces designated for this cottage. The walk from the parking area to the cottage is about 100 ft. I have 2 extra parking passes if needed for another parking area a little farther away.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holland

Located on a lake, this cottage is in Ottawa Beach, a neighbourhood in Holland. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Sundae Sundae Golf Golf and Holland Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Holland, MI

What's nearby

  • Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ottawa Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Holland State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Tunnel Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Hope College - 11 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 15 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Reservoir - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Doebs Pizzeria - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Deboer Bakkerij South - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lolo's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic cottage by Holland State Park and Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic cottage by Holland State Park and Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic cottage by Holland State Park and Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic cottage by Holland State Park and Lake Michigan located?

Located in Ottawa Beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk and Lake Michigan. Holland State Park and Ottawa Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great cottage retreat with nice walkways to lake Michigan beach. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Great time!

Was our second stay here. Family of 6, with 4 kids from 10-13. All had a wonderful time. House is perfect, short walk to beach and to general store for ice cream. Will stay again for sure. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had beautiful weather for our late September stay so were able to enjoy the relaxing back porch and lovely view. The house accommodated our group of nine really well. It was a very cool old house. Could use a bit of a dusting on the knick knacks and corners, and I don't suggest coming in in the dark. With the way the parking is and where the house is located, we struggled a bit. The walk to the parking lot isn't huge, but you do need to be prepared for carrying your luggage from there. The neighborhood is lovely, but there's one grumpy neighbor who informed us not to unload in front of her house (which took us literally one minute to get groceries out). But plenty of other waving neighbors as we drove by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly J.

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

Family reunion

We had a wonderful time in Holland and the cottage was perfect for our family . The check in process was easy and the house was very clean. We would definitely stay in this home again when we are back in Holland
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia M.

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

Amazing Getaway

The house is beautiful and very accommodating for all guests! It is in walking distance from the lake and is a perfect distance. Harriet was great and was very helpful when we had questions. Amazing communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Quaint cottage near beach

Location was excellent and was peaceful and quiet. It was a short walk, or drive, to the beach. Everything we needed was there except it would be good to provide shower soap in both bathrooms and not just shampoo.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
House is nice. Lots of character
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

3 couples to attend a Holland wedding

Lovely historic cottage in a unique setting of associated historic cottages. Wonderful screened porch. Only drawback was the poor queen bed mattress upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Diane J.

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

Charming cottage

We had a great stay and the location was excellent. We enjoyed lots of time at the beach and biking on the bike paths. Some furnishings and fixtures could use a bit of repair, but that’s to be expected in an older home. Overall it fit our needs very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

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

One night stop over

The accommodations were relaxing. The deer were somewhat thrilling. If I had read about the approach to the property before we got there it would have been more enjoyable. Nice, clean surroundings. I wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

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

Graduation

My graduated from a college in the area. We came from out of town as well as my two sons. It was a perfect meeting place. The location by the beach was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Vintage Charm

Wonderful location. Very cute vintage but has all the necessities and then some for a wonderful enjoyable stay. Walking distance to favorite ice cream and beach. Was in awe with the vintage artifacts merged with beach theme. Host was very receptive and loved them games and books.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

Lovely place!

We had a great long weekend here! The home is even nicer in person than it looks in photos. We had plenty of space for our family of five. We spent a lot of time at the beach and riding bikes. The kitchen was well equipped. Thank you, Harriet, for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our girl’s weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disappointed in baths
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tabitha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage near Lake Michigan. We stayed just a couple days, but we had everything we needed. The beach was a short walk and the sunset was gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teressa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect spot. Loved the screened in porch
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Some things great...some things not so much

The house was cute and the historic details were fun. The location is absolutely amazing, with a short walk to the beach, ice cream, bike paths, and hiking trails. However, saying that the property is air conditioned is a bit of a stretch. The property has window units, not central air. The main first floor unit is undersized for the square feet needing cooling. Upstairs, the main bedroom had a AC in good working order. One bedroom didn't have AC at all, and the third bedroom had an AC, but it did not really keep the room cold at all, even though the unit said it was set at 64. This was really hard on my 73 year old mother in law, and hard on the complainers in our group :). The dishwasher did not work, something to do with the water not flowing through the tube to the machine (we tried a few ways to fix this with no avail).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Perfect for us...

Annual fishing trip. So close to the Marina. Great, comfortable stay.Works perfectly for us!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, within easy walking distance to everything.The house could use some updates, while maintaining the historic feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Great Stay

Great cute place to stay. Historic home. You park in a lot near the home and walk to the house. No street or garage for parking, but the parking is free and included with the rental. Short walk to the beach and other shops on the main street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R.

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

Cute house

Cottage is warm and accommodating, host was quick to respond to messages, everything was easy to find. We only stayed one night but it was lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Wonderful

Will again 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

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

Beach cottage

Nice historic cottage with comfy beds. Great location for a quiet beach vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Family vacation

Excellent location and peaceful setting, with easy access to the amenities of and around Ottawa Beach. Loved the screened-in porch with view of woods and Lake Macatawa.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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Hosted by Harriet VanHeest

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