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Historic cottage by Holland State Park and Lake Michigan

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

Photo gallery for Historic cottage by Holland State Park and Lake Michigan

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

Explore the area

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Holland, MI
  • Place, Holland State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ottawa Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • 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.

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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

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. Holland Museum and The Felt Estate are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sundae Sundae Golf Golf and Holland Community Aquatic Center. Dutch Village and Craigs Cruisers 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/biking trails nearby.
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Holland, MI

What's nearby

  • Holland State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ottawa Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sanctuary Woods Preserve - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 14 min drive - 9.1 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.

How much is parking at Historic cottage by Holland State Park and Lake Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the 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

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stacie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a cute place with plenty of room. We had a great stay. Although one bed wasn't made up when we got there and the neighbors were very rude about the parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

William H.

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

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

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

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

Christina L.

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

Fun getaway

Great location to the beach !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Great place, would rent again!

Gorgeous location, the place was charming! Beds very comfortable. All the amenities provided were great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

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

Family vacation

Awesome location! Loved the history of Holland! Great family vacation spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

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

8/10 Good

Jill W.

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

Location was Great

Great location. Harriet was very responsive when contacted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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

lindsay c.

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

Stayed for daughters softball tournament

This cute little cottage was perfect for us! With a short walk to the beach and the beautiful views. Only downside was bringing all of our belongings in and out but we figured it out!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne N.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Comfortable

Everything was good and the beds were wonderful We all slept great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

kelly h.

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

Awesome location

This home is just a short walk (about .3 miles) on a picturesque boardwalk to a beautiful beach. The sunset was stunning!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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

thomas b.

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

really neat place!

the pictures really tell the story - the outdoor areas, the veranda, the rooms, the decor -- just a really neat fun getaway, right where Lake Mac and Lake Mich meet - what more could anyone ask for! The only negative is being sad to leave and wishing you could stay a little longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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