The Boat House in Macatawa

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A covered porch with wicker furniture, a small table, and large windows overlooking a dock and water.
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A two-story house with a gabled roof, a chimney, and a dock extending into a body of water.
A lakeside park with a large tree, a bench, and a picnic table.
A room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dresser. There are flags on the ceiling and curtains on the windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

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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 DePree Art Center and Gallery 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.
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Map
Holland, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Macatawa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sanctuary Woods Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Holland State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Dutch Village - 16 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Reservoir - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boat House in Macatawa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Boat House in Macatawa?

On-site parking is available at the 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 steps from Lake Macatawa and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake Michigan. Sanctuary Woods Preserve is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

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 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at the Boathouse. I love the location and ease of parking. The beach is also a perk!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Boathouse is a lovely property. We had eight family members convene for vacation. We loved the screened porch! We enjoyed having campfires several evenings. The property allowed us to spread out.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Boathouse

Beautiful location, lots of space, beach access!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderfully unique experience and the setting is idyllic. I appreciated that the host supplied everything we needed, including a hand soap pump at every sink and adequate supplies for the kitchen, including dish soap and garbage bags and dishwasher detergent, etc.A nice amenity would be adding grounded outlets for plugging in computers and such throughout the house. Overall great experience… would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique property

Waterfront was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dave

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience!!

My family and friends really enjoyed this old school boathouse. This place is perfect for 3 families with teenagers. The kids enjoyed walking to the beach and using the basketball court. The adults enjoyed the scenery and the fishing was good from right off the dock. We caught crappie, catfish, and a few drum fish. Watching the sailboats come in and out from the marina was so calming. We will definitely be back one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2022
Thanks Brian. Are you wondering to what "Rules" Brian is referring to? Well, we don't allow you to have big parties and bring in a lot of other people without prior approval. Additionally, Brian's group kept trespassing on the neighbors basketball court and had to be told multiple times to leave. So, not so much rules, but common sense and respect weren't used this time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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