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Peaceful Retreat 4 acres 8 BR 3.5 baths 4500 sq. ft. Ask about winter specials!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Tiki Bar
Tiki Bar 2
Deck
Deck

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 164500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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West Olive, MI
  • Place, Port Sheldon Natural Area
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Dutch Village
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Holland State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Basement Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Basement Bunk Room

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Study/Bedroom

3 Single Beds

Upstairs Blue Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Upstairs Orange Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Sitting Room/Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Yellow Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bath

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area

About this property

Peaceful Retreat 4 acres 8 BR 3.5 baths 4500 sq. ft. Ask about winter specials!

Welcome to Dashy's Destination, 4 acres of fun and relaxation. Located on a private small man-made lake shared with only two other homes (NO SWIMMING). FAMILY-FRIENDLY. NO PARTIES PLEASE. NO SMOKING OR PETS ANYWHERE ON THE PREMISES.

Enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the private pond. Spend the day and night on the huge deck with a fully equipped tiki bar, chaise lounges, and multiple seating areas. In between drinks and food at the tiki bar, challenge your family and friends to a game of volleyball, badminton, corn hole, spike ball, bocce, or basketball. Bring your fishing poles to fish off of the dock (catch and release only). There is also, a fun kids play area with picnic table, recreation set, and toddler playset. When you are done playing outside, come in and enjoy a game of pool or foosball, play Pac-Man, Galaga, or Frogger on the full-size arcade machines, or play any of the many board games we have onsite.

There is over 4500 sq. ft. of living space sleeps 20. The open concept main level has a large, fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a table for 8, a bar area with built-in barstools that seats an additional 5 (extra table and chairs in garage for use in the home), and a big pantry to store all of the goodies you purchase at the Holland or Grand Haven Farmer's Market. The family room has a 65-inch large screen TV and overlooks the deck and the lake. The study which doubles as an extra bedroom and a half bath round out the main floor.

A Beautiful open staircase with stone accent wall leads you to the sprawling second floor. There you will find the master en suite with spa-like master bath with massage table and views overlooking the man-made lake. A second full bath, 3 more bedrooms and a sitting room/ bedroom complete the second floor.

The walkout basement has a full bath, 2 additional bedrooms, second living room and a recreational area with a pool table, foosball table and arcade games.

Pigeon creek launch just 1.4 miles away. Launch our kayaks or bring your own, boat to launch as well. Port Sheldon park is just a half-mile away with tennis courts and playground. Several parks and beaches close by. Kouw Park 2 miles away, Windsnest Park Beach 3.5 miles away (great beach and great place to watch the sunset), Kirk Park and Riley Trails 5 miles away, Tunnel Park 6.5 miles and Holland State Park known for its sugar-sand beaches, beautiful sunsets and views of "Big Red" lighthouse with paddle boat rentals and playgrounds just a 12 minute drive. Downtown Holland is a 15 minute drive away offering great shopping, restaurants, breweries and entertainment.

* OUT OF RESPECT FOR OUR NEIGHBORS, OUTDOOR QUIET TIME IS BETWEEN 11 pm and 8 am.

**MAKE SURE TO CHECK WEBSITES FOR CLOSURES DUE TO EROSION PRIOR TO HEADING TO BEACHES.

** *VIOLATION OF OUR HOUSE RULES COULD LEAD TO AN IMMEDIATE AND NON-REFUNDABLE EVICTION.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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
Fishing Catch and Release Only.
Outdoor Quiet Time from 11pm to 8am.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

West Olive

Located in West Olive, this holiday home is on the waterfront. West Ottawa Golf Course and Tunnel Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Port Sheldon Natural Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Dutch Village, or check out an event or a game at DeWitt Tennis Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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West Olive, MI

What's nearby

  • Port Sheldon Natural Area - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dutch Village - 11 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Hope College - 12 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Holland State Park - 14 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 24 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 15 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marathon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taste of Asia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪RedRock Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sandy Point Beach House - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Retreat 4 acres 8 BR 3.5 baths 4500 sq. ft. Ask about winter specials! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful Retreat 4 acres 8 BR 3.5 baths 4500 sq. ft. Ask about winter specials!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Retreat 4 acres 8 BR 3.5 baths 4500 sq. ft. Ask about winter specials!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Retreat 4 acres 8 BR 3.5 baths 4500 sq. ft. Ask about winter specials!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Retreat 4 acres 8 BR 3.5 baths 4500 sq. ft. Ask about winter specials! located?

This family-friendly West Olive holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Port Sheldon Natural Area and Sloan Pond. Lake Michigan is 2 mi (3.2 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. 51 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay at an amazing property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with plenty of room for all of us. Host was available when we had questions. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were not disappointed! Loved the back deck and back yard. Would reserve again if in the area. Thank You! Freda
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

West Olive rental

Great property for a family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Angela is so easy to work with and we have enjoyed her place for 4 years in a row now. This property has everything you need. When we aren’t playing games or relaxing on the large deck (with awesome tiki bar), we love that it’s close to the beach, golf, and pickleball courts.
Tiki bar
Large deck for eating, lounging, or a friendly game of euchre
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jyl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house/property is nicely laid out and spacious if youhave a larger group. Lots of space to spread out! It is also in a great location as our party explored Holland, Grand Haven, West Olive, etc. The grocery stores were pretty convenient also. The house seemed a bit more "worn" than the pictures show, but all in all, very decent and Angela was an attentive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful home and property

We enjoyed our weekend stay! Very spacious, plenty of entertainment. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nina D.

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

Family Time

A beautiful home and yard area that my whole family enjoyed staying at. Much to see and do within a short driving distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful property and so much to do nearby. Angela was always very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Great place with awesome fishing pond

We had an excellent stay again this year. The kids had a great time fishing on the dock. House has plenty of space with lots of amenities. And our host Angels is always easy to get a hold of and talk to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina D.

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

Holland

The house provides all that we need, and we enjoy staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey W.

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

Great rental

Angela provided great directions and clearly outlined the checkin/check out process and rules. The house had everything you could need and was well stocked for a weekend trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Love the outdoor space

Great property for large family gathering! Angela has thought of everything you might need to stay at the property and have plenty to do. We also took advantage of nearby Pickleball courts, golfed, and went to parks for sunset over Lake Michigan. Great location and very nice, comfortable house for all of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Family weekend getaway

Rented for my daughter's family weekend at Grand Valley State. This oasis gave us just what we needed. Plenty of space and lots of things to do. We had a group of 13 and everyone enjoyed it. Angela was amazing. Got information to us really fast and was extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

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

Great experience

The property was just as described and we had a wonderful time. We did not lack for anything - Angela has alot of "extras" onsite for guest convenience and she was very helpful to area recommendations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liubou T.

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

Excellent place to with family or friends

This house had everything you need for a great and fun holiday. Very nice and clean house. We were able to find a lot of activities even in winter. We want to return to this house in the summer and we sure that it will be amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

virginia` c.

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

Nice location

Stayed here for my daughter’s college graduation weekend and walked in to a congratulations cookie basket that Angela left for my daughter. Very nice. Plenty of room for all of my family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita W.

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

Great Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house. We had plenty of room inside and out. The grandkids enjoyed fishing and the back yard. There is much to do in this area of Michigan also with all the great beaches and other activities available. Enjoy your time at the house or away - your choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy A.

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

Great Accommodations

Our family of 14, from infant to age 75, found this house met all of our needs and expectations. There were many amenities throughout, from an extra baby monitor to everything you need at the beach. Also games for every age indoor and out. Beaches were close and other attractions within 15 minutes. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Orpha T.

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

Beautiful house.

the property was amazing. We had young boys and having the pier, ping pong, and areas to run was wonderful. Lots of space for the sleeping many. It would have been nice to have 1 more full bath. So many extras were in the garage available for use and the kitchen had its of pluses too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

TOM H.

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

Family get together

Our children and grandchildren (18 total) stayed very comfortably at this property. Just as advertised with plenty of games and activities to keep all of the grandkids happy. We did lots of fishing with great results. Perfect place for our gathering! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Great property with fishing

Great property and house with plenty of space for everyone. Angela always has a lot of additional items for use on her properties (beach chairs, towels, kiddie pools and other kids toys, and all kinds of games and activities). The pond was great as kids spent a lot of time fishing and playing in sand!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gus L.

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

Friend and family get together

We had an extended group of 17 people with all age groups from infant to adult. Plenty of space for everyone. The host was very responsive and helpful. Convenient location close to downtown Holland as well as parks and beaches on Lake Michigan. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Great property

So many things supplied at the home, plenty of towels, dishes, soaps, games etc. Beautiful home. Clean! When I had a question during our stay, she replied quickly. Thank you again for everything !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlene C.

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

Beautiful and roomy home

Our group of 8 adults, a teen, and two small children were very comfortable and had space to spread out. The basement was great for the small kids to have their own space. Big highlights are the kitchen and deck! Our only disappointment was not being able to use the amazing yard due to it being a goose dropping minefield, but I suppose that’s to be expected with a pond nearby. We also loved the beach gear and games. Great family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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Hosted by Angela Forge

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