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Low-bluff cottage with private Lake Michigan beach

Beachfront cottage near Lake Michigan

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
On the beach, beach towels
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91308 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Holland, MI
  • Place, Sanctuary Woods Preserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Holland State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ottawa Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holland

On the beach.Stay at this Holland cottage and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sanctuary Woods Preserve and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Michigan. DeGraaf Nature Center and Laketown Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sanctuary Woods Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Holland State Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ottawa Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 12 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 15 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Reservoir - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Los Ranchos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Doebs Pizzeria - ‬9 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.

Low-bluff cottage with private Lake Michigan beach

Imagine awakening to the stunning views offered by this charming 1950's lakefront cottage. The only thing between you and the beach are the private stairs leading directly to Lake Michigan.

All main floor living - you will find 4 separate bedrooms and 2 full baths to accommodate your family and friends. Enjoy your morning coffee on the sunny deck overlooking your own stretch of private Lake Michigan beach.

Breakfast can be served at the roomy table located in the kitchen area or spread out at the spacious picnic table. Grab the best seat in the house on the comfy sofa and enjoy the vista or cozy up for movie night.

Four bedrooms and a sun porch offer a variety of sleeping options - master bedroom has a king bed and a private bath with tub and separate shower. Kids will love the built-in bunks reminiscent of a ship cabin. Additional guest room provides a twin daybed with pop up trundle and converts into a king bed if needed and additional guest room has a queen size bed. Three season porch has a twin daybed and the best views! These bedrooms share a full bath with tub/shower.

THE LOCATION
This cottage is located in nostalgic Macatawa Hills - a private gated community home to vacation seekers for over 100 years. Kayaks and paddleboards can be rented nearby and be enjoyed on nearby Lake Macatawa as well as Lake Michigan. Rent bikes for everyone and pedal to downtown Holland to enjoy a world class variety of dining, shopping, breweries and entertainment. Take a day trip to nearby Saugatuck/Douglas and experience all this artistic enclave has to offer.

West Michigan is so much more than just Lake Michigan - come find out what everyone is talking about!

Check out this YouTube video of the rental:
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*Please note that a twin daybed has been added to the three seasons room in the entryway.

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

PARKING
Please note that there are three parking spaces provided.

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 as well as a starter supply of cleaning and paper products as well as emergency maintenance services. Call and speak with one of our Escape Artists today and let us help you plan your next getaway!

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!

REVIEWS
"We had such a wonderful and relaxed vacation at this little rental. The view of the lake is wonderful and sunsets on the beach we're fantastic. The cabin has history but has been updated with comfortable furniture had everything we needed for eating, sleeping and enjoying our time together. Thank you for this little gem."
Terri C.

"This is our second year renting Cherry on Top and our first time here with our 6 month old. The location of this cottage cannot be beat and we love that basically everything is provided - beach chairs, towels, toys, kitchen necessities, etc. The bedrooms are perfect for sleeping lots of people and a pack n play is provided which was perfect for our daughter..We were very happy with our stay and look forward to making more memories here in the future."
Caitlynn H.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue 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

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating 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)

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 1,308 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
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

942459

Frequently asked questions

How close is Low-bluff cottage with private Lake Michigan beach to the airport?

This cottage is 36.1 mi (50-min drive) away from the Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Low-bluff cottage with private Lake Michigan beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Low-bluff cottage with private Lake Michigan beach to the beach?

This cottage is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Low-bluff cottage with private Lake Michigan beach offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Low-bluff cottage with private Lake Michigan beach?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Low-bluff cottage with private Lake Michigan beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Low-bluff cottage with private Lake Michigan beach?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Low-bluff cottage with private Lake Michigan beach have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Low-bluff cottage with private Lake Michigan beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Low-bluff cottage with private Lake Michigan beach to downtown Holland?

This cottage is 5.2 mi away from Holland.

Low-bluff cottage with private Lake Michigan beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was perfect with the most amazing views.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing lake weekend

Very comfortable and fun stay for our weekend getaway. Lots of space, and amazing location right on Lake Michigan. Property manager was very responsive and helpful. Couldn’t have asked for a better weekend, and will definitely book the same cabin again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just beautiful

We got married here! Just my husband and I, our baby, and our parents. It was so beautiful at sunset, and just an unbelievably beautiful location. We were so pleasantly surprised by how beautiful it was. The pictures don’t do justice. It was the perfect vibe. Low key, understated beauty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of heaven

Perfect location, great view, everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

Had everything we needed— beach chairs and toys for the kids, outside hose to rinse off the sand, and comfortable beds. Time with our kids and grandkids goes so by quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect family retreat

This is our second year renting Cherry on Top and our first time here with our 6 month old. The location of this cottage cannot be beat and we love that basically everything is provided - beach chairs, towels, toys, kitchen necessities, etc. The bedrooms are perfect for sleeping lots of people and a pack n play is provided which was perfect for our daughter. We had a few minor issues with a leaky faucet, ants in the kitchen, and a broken hinge on the basement door - all of which are totally to be expected in an older, lakeside cottage - and all of which were responded to and resolved quickly. We were very happy with our stay and look forward to making more memories here in the future.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Sheryl R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

very disappointing

This cottage may be OK in the summer when the windows (that work) can be open and little time is spent inside, but in the off-season (mid-October) it is damp and uncomfortable. I left after the first night of my 4-night stay, flea-bitten and unrested. Having spent most of my short time inside, the condition and cleaning problems were obvious and unsettling.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Todd C.

Good spot on the lake

This property delivered what we expected given the pictures and description. It’s an older property with older appliances, but then again, we weren’t looking for a luxury condo. It’s a fantastic spot with great access to the beach. There are nits we could pick with an older property like this (the shower in the master bathroom does not drain well), but all told we were happy with the experience of staying there. The communication was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Roberta I.

Can’t beat the view

We enjoyed our stay at the house because the views of the lake were terrific and the location was really convenient to Holland and Saugatuck. The house itself was tired and could use some updating. Mattresses and pillows were pretty worn, although Some things seemed fairly new, couch, some lamps, linens. All in all, we enjoyed our stay but would probably look elsewhere on a return trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Get Away!

Our family of five + grandma loved our stay. There's plenty of room, great views, and a wonderful beach w/easy access of 60 steps. This rental is within a family community and is lovely. You step back in time entering the cottage with older amenities, but it doesn't deter from the home. Tighter living quarters then we were used to & it was doable. We lived outside as much as we could. Location is fantastic & close to Holland and Saugatuck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan R., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, Location, Location!

You cannot beat the location of this cottage, right on Lake Michigan! The views from living room and master bedroom are breathtaking, and the beach is just down the steps. We have stayed in Macatawa 3 times at 3 different houses, and by far, this was the best location. The cottage itself was small, but it worked for our family. There was a master bedroom with connecting bathroom, a smaller second bedroom, and even smaller 3rd and 4th bedrooms, with a 2nd bathroom in between. With the bunk beds, the cottage comfortably slept 8.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021