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Rare Opportunity in Private Macatawa community

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Holland State Park
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Macatawa, MI
  • Place, Sanctuary Woods Preserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Macatawa
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Holland State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bunk Room

4 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rare Opportunity in Private Macatawa community

House is located on dead-end private drive 2 minute walk to Lake Michigan Beach. Enjoy the breeze from the wrap around screened in porch with ample seating overlooking the private yard perfect for Family Play. The second floor features 4 bedrooms 2 of which have private vanities, and a full bathroom, newly refinished pine floors. Relax in the bright and airy family room with updated flooring and trim. The dining room and family room feature plenty of seating in addition to seating on the screened-in porch. Large driveway with parking for 3 vehicles and a detached 2-car garage(a rarity for this neighborhood). Be one of the lucky few this season to enjoy this house for the first time, creating family memories to last a lifetime.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
General house information and checkout instructions are provided to the guest prior to arrival.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please download the booking confirmation and rental agreement. Your reservation is not confirmed until the rental agreement and funds are received.
7 day minimum stay from June-August (Saturday-Saturday)

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1294780vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Holland

Located in Holland, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Saugatuck Dunes State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Holland Community Aquatic Center, or check out an event or a game at DeWitt Tennis Center. Power boating, sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Macatawa, MI

What's nearby

  • Sanctuary Woods Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Macatawa - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Holland State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Dutch Village - 16 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 13 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Deboer Bakkerij South - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rare Opportunity in Private Macatawa community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rare Opportunity in Private Macatawa community?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rare Opportunity in Private Macatawa community?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rare Opportunity in Private Macatawa community?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rare Opportunity in Private Macatawa community located?

This family-friendly Holland cottage is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Sanctuary Woods Preserve and Lake Macatawa. Lake Michigan is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly special family home in a lovely community
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

great location and space

We go to Holland every year, this property was great and more spacious than it appears in the photos, All 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, spacious and comfortable, well-appointed kitchen and bathrooms, many spaces and places to gather for conversation, games or meals as well as comfortable spots for reading and having time alone. We love the easy beach access and places to explore. The owners are kind and attentive and so easy to work with. It's our favorite place to vacation!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Great stay

It was a very cute and lovely home. Liesl was very helpful and very organized. We would definitely book this house again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maura A.

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

Lovely home

We loved our stay. Amazing location. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable. The porch and beautiful yard made it an especially refreshing vacation place. We would happily rent it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin L.

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

July trip

Our week was great- we were very happy with both the house and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

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

Amazing Place

Everything about this home is awesome. We felt the owner truly wanted us to enjoy our stay. Amazing location with anything you’d need to have a great time in Macatawa. One of our favorite places we’ve been.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

es

Fishbowl was a great house for our family gathering The house was well supplied and the location to the beach can’t be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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

Lake life in the Fishbowl

We have rented the Fishbowl previously. It is always clean and well stocked. It suits our needs with plenty of room to spread out. We love the side yard for activities. Liesel is quick to respond to any questions. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

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

a perfect vacation spot

Incredibly comfortable home in a wonderful location with easy beach access. The home is impressively clean, beds are comfortable, and the yard is expansive and so peaceful. We appreciated all the little things that add up to making the vacation that much better: well equipped kitchen, toiletries provided, access to beach chairs, towels, and paddleboards, comfortable seating throughout the home and outdoors, a pretty porch, and the ping pong table in the garage which provided hours of enjoyment! The property owner is incredibly responsive and so kind. We are so grateful to be able to rent this vacation home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

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

Fabulous!!

Liesl was kind and accommodating, and very responsive. The home was beautiful, incredibly clean, well equipped, and so comfortable. We loved the porch and the spacious patio, as well as all the wonderful spaces inside. It's an easy walk to the beach and we appreciated being able to use the beach chairs and paddle boards. I've been going to Macatawa for years, I'd come back to Fishbowl again and again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

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

Perfect beach cottage

Spacious cottage that’s steps from the beach. This is our our 5th (I think!) stay here and we love every minute. Having coffee in the mornings on the screened in porch and walking to the beach for sunset are two of our favorite things. Kids love all of the paddle boards and the waves, and the ping pong table in the garage. We look forward to many more summers at Fishbowl!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

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

Fabulous Fishbowl

This place is a gem! This is our 3rd summer staying at Fishbowl and we will be back again. Our group was 4 adults and 4 kids ages 9-13. The house has plenty of room for everyone and we adults especially love coffee in the mornings on the screened in porch. The beach is better than ever, lots of sand and space to spread out. The kids love using the paddle boards in the water - kept them entertained for hours. Liesl, the owner, is wonderful and goes out of her way to make sure everything is perfect. Thank you for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

2019 Family Trip

We stayed in this cottage July 2019 and do not have anything negative to say about our entire experience. The cottage is PERFECT for a family trip with so many different spots around the house to relax. The house has the perfect mix of "cottage" and "home". The screened in porch was my personal favorite. The garage has a ping pong table,which was a huge hit, as we have some fun tournaments! The stand up paddle boards were also big fun with the lake was calm. The owners were extremely helpful with any and every question we had. They did everything in their power to ensure we enjoyed our stay and are extremely responsive. Again, nothing negative to say! The location is just about as good as you can get! BEAUTIFUL! Quick (and I mean really quick) walk to the beach which was exactly what we were looking for. If you have never visited Macatawa, this is definitely the house to stay in. If you have visited, you know how great the short walk is :) 10/10 across the board!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

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

Fishbowl

This is the second year we have stayed at Fishbowl - it's a spacious cottage in a perfect location. Our group is two families, each with 2 adults and 2 kids. Kids love the bunk room & the comfy living room couch. We adults love the wraparound screened in porch and the well stocked kitchen. We all love using the paddle boards and appreciate the ample beach chairs. Each year we try to extend our stay, lol, we just need to book 2 weeks! One thing to note, the beach is greatly diminished this year, and the end of the week we were there they blocked off the steps to the beach entirely to begin remediation of the erosion. We could still access the beach, it was just a little longer walk to a different set of stairs. The Lake Michigan water levels are at an all time high right now, but we are told they run in cycles so hopefully next year we will have more beach back. Either way, you can't go wrong with this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim m.

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

Again and again

This was our 5th summer staying at this gem of a cottage. That should say enough. This year we stayed for 10 days after Labor Day. Still beautiful weather. It was just my husband and I this time, but we recommend it for families, for sure. Ours has enjoyed the property, the beach and the surrounding area again and again.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody M.

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

Charming Authentic Macatawa cottage

What a delightful cottage, the owner is wonderful and very accommodating. Fishbowl was very clean, charming, and had all the special ambience of Macatawa park. And loved the AC! Especially loved the driveway, being able to unload luggage and groceries easily. The kids loved the garage with ping-pong table and having a yard to run in, not typical of Macatawa Park. Can’t wait to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

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

Macatawa Heaven at Fishbowl

We're a group of two families; this is our 4th summer staying at Fishbowl. It's everything you want a lake cottage to be! We especially love the wraparound screened in porch, and the easy walk to the beach (which is huge this year!) Our kids used the basement to play games and everyone loved using the paddle boards on the lake. We can't wait for next summer!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

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

The best of the best! 11 out of 10!

Fishbowl is truly the best of the best if you are looking for a big lake beach trip. We enjoyed every minute we were there with our family. The kids cried for 15 minutes in the car when we left because they didn't want to leave. Such amazing memories and fun. Great hosts, great location, great house, great beach, and great memories. Thank you for everything! Bill
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim m.

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

another 5 Star in the books

We have stayed here 4 or 5 summers in a row. Each has been wonderful. The cottage is spacious and stocked with necessities as well as fun like yard games and paddleboards and ping pong. Holland is a delightful vacation spot and close to other gems like Saugatuck and Grand Haven and Grand Rapids. My favorite is coffee on the screened in porch rivaled closely by sunsets on the beach.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Family time

Enjoyed our stay! The host was responsive and accommodating. The kitchen was well equipped and the house was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kees v.

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

Fun week at the Fishbowl

A lot of room to spead out with the three levels, wrap around porch and garage (taught the grandsons how to play ping pong) plus yard. The neighborhood was very comfortable and the location made for easy walking to many destinations. We were slighlty disapponited that the nearest beach access was now closed due to rising lake levels. With that said overall we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim m.

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

Wonderful summer retreat

We have stayed here 3 summers in a row. I love the screened in porch, the full yard with sunshine most of the day and plenty of room in the house for cooking, gathering and hanging out. My teens love the ping pong in the garage and the basement hangout space. The owners are responsive and wonderful to work with. Don't hesitate!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista N.

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

Love the Fishbowl!

What a wonderful property nestled just steps from the beach. We enjoyed everything about our stay from the comfy beds to the family frisbee on the massive lawn to the gorgeous sunsets on the beach ... we could go on and on! But our favorite thing is the amazing wrap around screened in porch with twinkle lights and ample seating. We chilled out there every evening and it was nothing short of wonderful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Family Vacation at Fishbowl

We had two young families - 4 parents, 5 kids under 8 - and we could not have had a more enjoyable stay at Fishbowl! Excellent location, very clean and spacious, and a VERY short walk to the beach. The wrap around porch and back patio were great, and the side yard was an added bonus for the kids. Plus the couch is very comfortable for a nap after chasing kids around all day! The garage is plenty spacious with chairs and toys for the beach, and us parents enjoyed a nightly game of beer pong. The owners could not have been easier to work with. They were quick to respond to any questions we had and provided many nearby options for restaurants and recreation. Highly recommend Fishbowl, we hope to come back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

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