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Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Holland

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Smart TV
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81826 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Holland, MI
  • Place, Lake Macatawa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Holland State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holland

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Holland State Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Michigan with a stay here. Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk and Ottawa Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Macatawa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Holland State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dutch Village - 14 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 25 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 13 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Deboer Bakkerij South - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beechwood Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Itty Bitty Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa

Big Red Cottage is ready to become your vacation destination! Fully updated but not without original charm - just 500 ft. from Lake Macatawa.

WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
"We had a great stay at Big Red. The location was ideal - close to the beach, trails, and a short drive to downtown. The home was clean and cozy and had everything we needed for a family stay with littles."
Tanya F.

INSIDE
This getaway sleeps eight guests with a great kid-friendly loft space. Located in a cozy neighborhood, this home has all the bases covered. Spacious kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops and breakfast bar open to large dining area with farmhouse table and seating for 8. Open living room, vaulted ceiling has 2 comfy full sized sofas and flat screen TV for movie nights. Two main floor bedrooms offer a variety of sleeping options - 1 with queen size bed and an oversized master bedroom with a king bed and a twin daybed with a trundle. Custom tiled walk-in infinity shower is accessible for both bedrooms and additional tiny bathroom (think cruise ship sized!) accommodates extra guests. Upstairs loft is the perfect kid hideaway - plenty of sleeping space for 4 kids, TV area and play zone.

Enjoy the deck and gas grill for cookouts. Curl up around the fire pit and enjoy the peaceful environment this friendly neighborhood offers.

THE LOCATION
Holland State Park is just 1.5 miles away. Kayak and paddleboards are available to rent just down the road and can be used right on Lake Macatawa.

Take advantage of local bike rental as well and enjoy the miles of bike paths running along Lakeshore Drive as far as Grand Haven. Grab a cocktail and tasty tacos at Lolo's and watch the boats come in or take a drive to award winning downtown Holland where you will find an enormous variety of dining, shopping and entertainment options.

PARKING
Parking space for two vehicles is provided.

Check out this YouTube video of the rental:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z06_b7EKnJ0

CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES
Check-In Time: 4 pm
Check-Out Time: 10 am
*Please note that early check-ins and late checkouts are not available.

CANCELLATION POLICY
- Cancel within 48 hours of making your reservation at no charge.
- Cancel 30 days or more in advance, and receive a full refund.
- Cancel 14 days in advance, and receive a 50% refund.
- No refunds for cancellations less than 14 days in advance of reservation start date.

There are no refunds for early departures, reduction of nights rented, or delayed arrivals due to inclement weather or any other factor. Please consider trip insurance to protect your investment.

MANAGEMENT
This property is managed locally by BVW Unsalted Vacations Property Management in Holland, MI. We provide all linens, bath and beach towels and a starter supply of cleaning and paper products as well as 24/7 emergency maintenance. Let a BVW escape artist help with your reservation today.

All BVW Unsalted Vacations rentals follow local and state tax rules. Your reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Damage Protection policy.

Please note that all guests are required to sign a rental agreement within 48 hours of making their reservation. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the reservation. Thank you for your cooperation!

Enjoy your Unsalted Vacation - free of stress, free of salt!

REVIEWS
"The best stay! Cutest house close to the beach! So clean and well stocked. We absolutely loved our stay and will be back! Loved the patio area and backyard for the kids. Walking distance to a few fun restaurants."
Amelia M.

"The Big Red Cottage was a convenient home base. We ate on the large deck and enjoyed home-cooked meals from the well-stocked kitchen. We visited Windmill Island Gardens, Holland State Park, climbed the stairs at Mt Pisgah, played disc golf, rode the bike trail, and shopped the farmer's market and the downtown stores. Ice cream at Captain Sundae was a favorite stop. Beautiful property in a beautiful place."
Bonnie D.

"We had a great time! The house was the perfect location to the lake. It was clean and in a great neighborhood. I would highly recommend this property and would stay there again in the future! It had everything we needed and close access to grocery stores."
Mandy T.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,826 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

941969

Frequently asked questions

How close is Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa to the airport?

This vacation home is 34.1 mi (45-min drive) away from the Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa to the beach?

This vacation home is 19.3 mi (31-min drive) from Oval Beach and 1.7 mi (4-min drive) from Ottawa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa to downtown Holland?

This vacation home is 4.1 mi away from Holland.

Big Red Cottage sleeps 8+ near Lake Macatawa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and house were perfect for us! Close to the beach and downtown. We loved being able to walk to the nearby restaurants. Thank you for an amazing stay!
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline W.

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

Great location

The outdoor space is awesome, we enjoyed coffee on the deck and sitting around the fire pit! Very comfy beds and great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Great Location

Perfect for our needs and the location was tremendous. Walkable to the lake and the General Store!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya F.

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

Perfect Family Stay

We had a great stay at Big Red. The location was ideal - close to the beach, trails and a short drive to downtown. Home was clean and cozy and had everything we needed for a family stay with littles.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

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

Family Fun

Stay was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia M.

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

We love big red!

The best stay! Cutest house close to the beach! So clean and well stocked. We absolutely loved our stay and will be back! Loved the patio area and backyard for the kids. Walking distance to a few fun restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy T.

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

Back-to-School Getaway!

We had a great time! The house was the perfect location to the lake. It was clean and in a great neighborhood. I would highly recommend this property and would stay there again in the future! It had everything we needed and close access to grocery stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom I.

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

Great Home Base

Great neighborhood easy access to the bike paths. Short drive to downtown. Clean property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

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

Tulip time

Very clean and cozy. Modern yet lots of character. Some ants in the kitchen. Close to town and beaches. View of water on the lake. Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay E.

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

Great house

Perfect house for lake vacation. Comfortable and clean. We did see an unusual number of ants in the house so they may want to treat for that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

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

Wonderful location!

The Big Red Cottage was a convenient home base. We ate on the large deck and enjoyed home-cooked meals from the well-stocked kitchen. We visited Windmill Island Gardens, Holland State Park, climbed the stairs at Mt Pisgah, played disc golf, rode the bike trail, and shopped the farmer's market and the downtown stores. Ice cream at Captain Sundae was a favorite stop. Beautiful property in a beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Cozy and cute

We took an impromptu family trip to Holland for the weekend. This house happen to be available. It was perfect fit. All of our needs felt super cute and cozy. Very well stocked. Everything was great. The kids said The couches were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessie B.

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

Cute cottage getaway

This older home has been nicely updated and had plenty of room for our family. Close to the lakeshore (5min drive out to holland state park beach). Loved the fire pit and outdoor space. The second bathroom was really only useful for kids as it’s tiny—adults all used the one big shower. kitchen had great space and supplies. We had a great time! Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Beth B.

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

Big Red

Beautiful home in a great location! Very clean. Dryer took way too long to dry, and the 2nd bathroom was, as described, very tiny. Would rent this home again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Reccomend

Great location. Just down the road from Lake Michigan. Plenty of room for the 5 of us (3 adults & 2 children). House was clean, and stocked with all the necessities. The large deck was very relaxing. 2nd bathroom is the size of one on an airplane (or smaller). Main bathroom was nice size. I would recommend Big Red Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette D.

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

Beautiful Place

This place was Gorgeous. Beautiful property with a nice deck and fire pit area. The upstairs was a bit warm and there wasn’t an air conditioner in a window to turn on unfortunately but the windows did open which helped a bit. There are 2 bathrooms but only one of them was usable as the other one was too small for us to even sit on the toilet with the door closed. (Maybe kid friendly?) Over all, this place was amazing. Fully stocked kitchen, with the exception of the fridge of course. It was a nice home away from home and it was very close to the art fair which had tons of amazing crafts and artists.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Met Expectations and more

Great location and very clean and neat. Host was very responsive before and during stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curt M.

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

Fun in Holland

This home was very clean and updated with modern amenities. There is a nice deck and separate seating area around the firepit. We walked to a pleasant restaurant and rode bikes along the many bike paths. We had a very enjoyable time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Great House

Great house, near lake Macatawa and a couple of miles from Lake Michigan. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Excellent, as advertised

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon B.

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

Labor Day Family Weelkend

Great house in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Graduation getaway

I was supposed to take my daughter on a trip to California as a present for graduation from nursing school. But Covid. So we settled on Holland. The location of this property is just excellent. We were a very short drive, or a 10 minute bike ride to either Ottawa Beach or Tunnel Park Beach. You are only ten minutes from downtown Holland, which is one of my favorite downtowns. Lots of shops and restaurants. The farmers market was EPIC! The property was perfectly represented by the photos in the listing. Clearly, it was very recently remodeled. If felt new throughout. There were LOTS of bed options for myself, my daughter and her two friends. All of the beds were very comfortable. The entire property was very clean! There were tons of towels (beach and shower). The kitchen was well stocked and the utensils were like new. We had a wonderful bonfire at the firepit. The only negative thing we had to say about the property was the trendy, cutesy marshmallow roasters were completely useless (haha) They were very cute and creative, but you had no ability to rotate your marshmallow over the flames. We loved our stay, and would absolutely come back. Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Girls Trip

Friends and I stayed here for a weekend trip. The property was beautiful, well stocked, and very clean. The location of this property is right next to the state park, boating rentals, bike rentals, etc. which was great. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachel J.

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

Cute looking home

This house gave us the space we needed for our girls weekend. The decor was darling and enjoyed the patio and location. We loved the fire pit and being so close to the lake. Our one complaint is that the house was absolutely filthy. It had cobwebs and spiders everywhere. There were also many items left behind from previous renters scattered throughout the house (I.e., baby bottles, toys). This was particularly disappointing to us because the renters would not allow us an early check in because the house was being cleaned, however It is clear an actual clean was not completed. Overall, this house provided us with our basic needs for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kammie H.

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

Great Place

We spent a long weekend up on the lake and this was the perfect place to stay! It’s in a quiet little neighborhood, just a few miles from downtown. It’s perfect for a group to all be together and have plenty of space. I’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020