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Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage

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Outdoor dining
Beach nearby, sun loungers
Exterior
Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage

This wonderful 3 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage on Lake Michigan give you unapparelled views of the Lake Michigan. Sit out on the deck and have coffee with warm summer breezes. The cottage has had updates but still have the original cottage feel when it was built over 100 years ago. Sitting on a bluff you can see Holland and Grand Haven. Play in the warm sandy beach. 55 steps to your private beach.

Property manager

Victoria L Carini

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the city center
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Traditional Lake Michigan
Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage Cottage
Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage Holland
Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage Cottage Holland

About the neighborhood

Map
Holland, MI

What's nearby

  • Tunnel Park - 10 min drive
  • Holland State Park - 12 min drive
  • Veldheer Tulip Gardens - 14 min drive
  • Dutch Village - 14 min drive
  • Hope College - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 17 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪James Street Inn Restaurant & Catering - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Itty Bitty Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Playa - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪KIN Coffee and Craft House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪RedRock Grille - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Holland, this golf cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tunnel Park Beach and Tunnel Park. Kirk Park and Holland State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 32 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach vacation
Our family stayed at this cabin during one of the last weekends of the summer and had a great time. The beach area associated with the cabin is ideal because it's shallow going out to a good distance out and nice, fine sand. We stayed during one of the last weekends of the summer and other public beaches were jammed packed. The cabin is as advertised and 'historic', but you can tell that the owners are trying to upgrade portions of it (kitchen appliances, basement bathroom). If we weren't on the beach, we were sitting on the deck just enjoying the view that all of the neighboring multi-million dollar mansions have next to you. I searched up and down the Lake Michigan coast to find something affordable and this was the only option I could come up with that was right on the shore. You're also about 10 minutes out from Holland. Would definitely come back and stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Barry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to relax
We liked the place overall. The sunsets didnt let us down, nice beach, nice setting, great neighborhood, and plenty to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
2024 vacay
Overall it was great. The view and beach were phenomenal. Shopping and trails close by. Need more storage in other two bedrooms. Did notice cob webs. I did have a load of dry linen and wet linen to deal with that were not mine.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Beth L.

Lake Michigan
Rickety stairs to the beach are scary and unsafe. Wrong password written for WiFi created frustration. We were asked to do laundry but were not provided with laundry soap.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chip S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and awesome beach
The location and lakefront on this property is fantastic. The inside is fine - not luxurious but completely functional and it's not likely you're staying in a place overlooking lake Michigan to be inside. It was clean when we got there which is impressive because of all the sand that's around. Deck is great for relaxing. Would recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Million Dollar View
This is the place for you if you want a cozy, clean, historic cottage with million dollar views and direct access to Lake Michigan. As a historic cottage it is not luxurious or perfect, but IS comfortable and cool. We had several quirky little things come up, but the owner responded quickly and resolved promptly. As we had mild spring weather while there, we did not need to use either heat or A/C. The cottage is nicely furnished but the livingroom sofa cushions tend to sink when seated there. The beds are very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped and the dining area is large enough for a crowd to gather. Overall, this is a cool, comfortable, and reasonably priced lakefront property with million dollar views! We would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nostalgic
The property is an old cabin in a very nice quiet neighborhood. If you don't mind things a little rustic it is a wonderful way to enjoy Lake Michigan life. There are VERY steep wooden stairs up to the cabin from the parking area and down to the beautiful sandy beach. You need to have stamina and good knees. Also, bring all the cosmetics you need as well as all condiments as they do not provide any toiletries and not even salt and pepper in the kitchen. Fortunately, we were prepared and made lots of nice meals in the kitchen. The sunset views were unbeatable and chairs were provided for endless days of beach reads and swimming. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Max’s Vacation
To start Got there 1 hour before checking in Asked if could check in early No 1/2 hour granted Checked in putting stuff away Only 2 ice cube trays that only equaled 1 My husband and I drink a lot of ice water and ice tea was not enough for even I drink So first day had to buy ice cube trays and a ice bin to hold it and tolite paper as only 3 rolls for 2 people for a ten day stay. Next went to grill out propane empty after I had requested to have a back up because we love to grill out. So had to text and request again Then on 3rd nite there I am contacted by contact person at 8:15 pm to see if I can take out the garbage can out to the road to pick up in am. I am a 71 year old person who is on vacation and paying top dollar and in her pajamas to take out can a foot ball field away really ❓what’s next can u cut the grass while u r here. And then the sliding glass door would not lock. Half of light fixtures did not work This place is falling apart . If is wasn’t for the view and the access to the water we would have left the first day. So disappointed don’t waste ur money. And would not hurt to pick up trash all around the place example dish simple fixes and not a big expense
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back!
We love Holland, this cottage location, private beach and view!!!! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

ashley l., Howell, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome beach location!
This property is worth it just for the awesome beach! We stayed primarily during the week and we pretty much had the beach to ourselves. Despite the public park being down the road, we still had our space. The cottage is dated, as per the listing. The upstairs bathroom is very small, so that took some negotiating as we are a family of four and two were kids. The basement bed was quite loud when moving around on it. Also, the humidifier down there definitely needs to run, but the tank is so small that it has to be emptied frequently. Including in the middle of the night. Which was quite disruptive if you’re sleeping down there. Would be nice to have a bigger humidifier that can run longer. Also would’ve like to see more blankets. Plenty of sheets and towels but not a lot of blankets. Also additional ice trays would’ve been nice to stack up on ice. Last suggestion is to leave instructions on the thermostat as it appeared to be stuck at a high setting, and despite constantly turning it down, it would always go back to higher than we would’ve liked it. Not having a thermostat like that I had no idea how to operate it. It often would crank up in the night leaving us too hot and again making it disruptive while sleeping. Overall communication beforehand was good, we didn’t have any questions during our stay. Didn’t see any “house rules” posted despite what check in email said. Internet password was written down but network wasn’t, luckily we guessed correctly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful location & view with the old Lake Michigan feel
The location is perfect - right on the water with a great view from the deck and living room, just outside of Holland so close enough to a grocery store and Holland attractions (e.g., Dutch Village, shops on 8th street). The beach was lovely with 70 steps down from the deck. It's near a township park so people from it and other nearby houses will walk past, but it's still pretty secluded. The cottage itself is one of the original cottages that used to line Lake Michigan but are becoming increasing rare (replaced by fancier houses) and so feels like the cottages we used to stay in many years ago. It's not fancy, but it's quite comfortable (except for the sofa which was impossible to sit on). There's a 6-person dining room but we lucked out with good weather and could eat our meals on the large deck overlooking the lake. The bedrooms are fine and would fit five people well (one bed against the wall would be tight for two people). Kitchen is functional but tight for two people to work in at once. Grill on the deck was very useful. Bathrooms are small but functional. Parking for 4-5 cars. Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much and this place would definitely be high on our list for a future stay in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lake Michigan Cabin
Beautiful views of Lake Michigan from kitchen and living room windows. Cabin was old but beds were comfortable and all basic amenities were updated recently. Great great away for four adults. Beach was perfect! Stairs were steep and old, but well worth it to have access to the lake. Highly recommend and our group would definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views of Lake Michigan
Amazing views of Lake Michigan. Quiet. Comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia L., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Fantastic views!
We enjoyed our stay, the beds are comfortable and the location is perfect, close to grocery store and restaurants. The beach is also very nice, stairs going down to beach are old and probably need replacement soon but we took it slow and all went well. 3rd bedroom in basement definitely needs the dehumidifier ON most of the time. If you change it out several times a day, you’ll be good. Also a big plus is AC!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Reggie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Side Getaway
Property provided lakeside access that we were after. Allowed viewing stars at night and listening to the waves all the time. A very peaceful setting.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
California Crew
Sweet spot. Be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mary Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous views and lovely beach on Lake Michigan
Same experience as those before us. The Lake Michigan experience was amazing. The cottage was well equipped and nicely decorated. The cottage is old and not perfect, as expected. We left the windows open, otherwise there was an unpleasant odor. The carpet in the dining and hall area seamed to retain some moisture. Having said that, I would stay there again. Location, location, location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Swim, Bike, Eat, Relax on the Deck, No Crowds
This place was exactly as advertised = no crowds, lots to do. We thoroughly enjoyed the amazing views, swam on what was basically a private beach, and hit the bike trails that pass only about 100 yards away. Each night we enjoyed grilling and playing games on the deck, until we watched some breathtaking sunsets. We also found multiple great restaurants just minutes away. We hope to definitely stay here again. The owners answered any questions we had within minutes & we also recommend their fresh blueberries & local restaurant tips. THANKS!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Cottage experience
We enjoyed our stay. If you are a high maintenance person do not stay here. If you are down to earth it will work for you. The cabin was pet friendly. You really do have your own private beach…about 60 steps to climb- but it’s yours. The cabin is 100 years old. You can see where they have been updating and rehabbing - but it’s still old. There is NOTHING wrong with it. But again, if you want the best of the best do not stay here. If you want to be on the lake and comfortable this is the place for you. I WOULD stay here again. The host was very response when I messaged her. We had a great time. The cabin has comfy beds. Nice towels. All “necessities” are included. (Trash bags, laundry soap, paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, etc) Great Lake Michigan cottage! ⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sure to be back
The weight of the world vanished as we enjoyed every minute of the cottage, deck and beach! The Beckmans
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the cabin and the spot on Lake Michigan was gorgeous!
The property was peaceful and relaxing. The views of Lake Michigan were outstanding. Only cons were the broken stairs at the bottom leading to the beach need repair and the mattresses need to be replaced. If those things were fixed we would be back again and again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M., CHICAGO

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lake MI view at VRBO
Overall, experience and place were great. Obviously, staying on Lake Michigan with magnificent views, sunsets nightly, and soothing waves with a spectacular deck are the highlights of staying here. It also had a great grill on the deck. Cons are that it is a bit of a drive to downtown Holland (but that is a given since you are on Lake Michigan). Also upstairs bath has a bit of a small sink and shower; downstairs bath has no door (a bit weird) or sink, but the sink downstairs is in the utility room nearby, so not a big deal, just no mirror above it for shaving for men, or applying makeup for women. These are actually minor when you stay here, and I am told they are remodeling, so it may just be a short time before these 2 issues are fixed. When you see the views, you forget about this. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes/pots/flatware, etc for your needs. It was beautifully decorated and very clean. Wifi was great. For my needs, I thought it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Donna F., Indiana

Great getaway
We visited in early June which is a tad chilly for Michigan we learned. The views from the property are spectacular! The home is what it says, just an old lake home with fantastic views. The driveway is beautiful and woodsy and then you walk up the steps to this amazing unobstructed view of beauty! It is the perfect setting! Nature and trees, beach and sand. The home is decorated cute but you can feel the moisture in the rooms. Plenty of storage space in the rooms. The downstairs shower is bigger but did not get hot for us. The upstairs shower is small but cleans the same. Lots of TV options and wifi is good. The property owner was always quick to respond to all of our needs. The neighbors are very friendly. The kitchen is well stocked but it is small and there is not a lot of room to store food. We didn't need a lot so for us it was fine. The stairs to the beach are steep and do not extend to the flat beach surface. There is erosion at the base and there is a retention wall that you have to jump up and down to access the beach and then the stairs going back up. Down was not too bad but up was difficult. We truly enjoyed our time and will without a doubt be returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Agnes D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
disappointed
The house is very old which we knew however, when there are cracks and holes in the structure animals can get in. We were woken up by an animal in the basement bedroom. We think it came in through the roof? I let the owner (or manager) know and she never responded. Also, the last 5-10 stairs to the beach were missing and the railing was broken. That's not the picture on the website. Of course, we expected erosion issues to be there but this is a big problem for people that like to use the beach. We left early and won't be back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jill H.

Review
I would prefer not to review. We stayed one night and our dog had to stay downstairs due to the amount of steps. There were ticks downstairs and bugs. The bugs we could handle but not the ticks. We left the next morning. Place appears to be under some construction and one would have to jump down of the last step onto an eroding beach. Not the best experience and we were promised a refund which we haven’t seen. First and last time we will use this site. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021