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Spacious lakefront home with panoramic views and private beach

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 163064 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Laketown Township, MI
  • Place, Saugatuck Dunes State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Butler Street
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holland

On lake.Your stay at this Holland cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Laketown Beach. Also, Saugatuck Dunes State Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Farview Nature Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Butler Street - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Oval Beach - 15 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Holland State Park - 16 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 23 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Reservoir - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪The Butler - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tell Tales Trattoria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬11 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.

Spacious lakefront home with panoramic views and private beach

Heron Creek

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The drive to Heron Creek winds through a thick forest, guiding you to the edge of the coast where stunning views and a refreshing lake breeze await. Walk out onto the deck to take in a bluff-top view of vast Lake Michigan, then descend the stairs to get your toes in the sand of the plush private beach. The views permeate the home's interior through its many windows. Catch glimpses of lush greenery in every room, and walk into the living area for a stunning panoramic view of the lake.

What’s nearby:
You could easily enjoy a fun-filled day right at home, swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing on the expansive deck. But if you're feeling adventurous, Saugatuck Dunes State Park (three miles south) and downtown Saugatuck (six miles south) are both short drives away. In town, you'll find an assortment of unique shops, a variety of restaurants, and wonderful art galleries.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
Full Sofa Bed

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 6 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,064 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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Spacious lakefront home with panoramic views and private beach to the airport?

This cottage is 42.6 mi (58-min drive) away from the Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Spacious lakefront home with panoramic views and private beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Spacious lakefront home with panoramic views and private beach to the beach?

This cottage is a short 3-minute walk from Laketown Beach and 9.7 mi (24-min drive) from Oval Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Spacious lakefront home with panoramic views and private beach offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Spacious lakefront home with panoramic views and private beach?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Spacious lakefront home with panoramic views and private beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Spacious lakefront home with panoramic views and private beach?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Spacious lakefront home with panoramic views and private beach have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Spacious lakefront home with panoramic views and private beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Spacious lakefront home with panoramic views and private beach to downtown Holland?

This cottage is 6.8 mi away from Holland.

Spacious lakefront home with panoramic views and private beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 91 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

susan b.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay. The downstairs area is a warm and cozy layout with beautiful views of the lake out of the many windows. All the bedrooms are lovely and with the many bathrooms, it was very accommodating for our family. The outside entry stairs to the house is well done and easy to climb. Use of the garage during the winter weather was a huge plus. It is an easy drive into Holland for local happenings.We lacked nothing and would be happy to book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views of the landscape and lake! Very private and peaceful. The home is spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Location is amazing the house needs some maintenance. The water pressure in the kitchen sink was almost non existent. Not all the windows opened. Same with the doors. Well water made the toilets brown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K., Clifford Lake, Stanton, MI

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nathaniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property with lots of different social spaces to enjoy. The direct beach access was a game changer for the young families in our group. There were some issues finding the location at the beginning of our stay as Google Maps does not have an accurate layout of the neighborhood and the address provided did not take you directly to the house (the city needed to be "Holland" not "Laketown Township". The house's water did stain some of our clothes when we tried to do laundry because it was so hard with iron. Maybe some warnings about this would help parties be more prepared. All in all, lovely house in an excellent location. Thank you for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kim K.

Great views, house needs some improvements

Good space for multiple people. Beautiful new deck. Doors don’t work well. Hard water smells. Great bed in master suite.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Todd G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Solid location and a lot of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Views

Just a lovely house! We had some crazy weather and it was still so quiet inside. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back in the summer this time!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful House!

We had a great stay at this house. Plenty of room for all of us and the location is great! We cooked several times in the kitchen and used the grill on the deck. We are already planning another booking at this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Beautiful view of the water from right inside the home
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Manny C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake house reciew

Overall it was nice, the only thing is a few broken items: handle to one of the patio doors was missing, trash can in the kitchen was broken, it would be nice to have extra comfortables or blankets as the house does get pretty cold due to the old windows. In addition, the fire place does need looked at as it appears the vent does not work so we couldn’t use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Needs some repairs and updating but we loved this place for our gathering. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kellie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote retreat

The house and property are gorgeously perched atop a dune on the shores of Lake Michigan. There is more than ample space and the direct access to the beach via several steep flights of stairs is well worth the effort to climb back up. Due to the remote nature of this property, you cannot count on WiFi or cell phones. The WiFi and house phone were out during our entire stay, and the only way to communicate with the property management company was to get into a car a drive out to the main road. This situation made me fearful in the event that we required emergency assistance, as we were cut off from communications with the rest of the world. This problem with the WiFi is likely the cause of the numerous failed attempts to reset the door combination to allow my initial access to the property which took several tries and drives out to the main road before we were able to access it. Once inside the property, the house layout and furnishings are quite nice.While we didn’t have the full suite of amenities we were hoping for, we enjoyed an unplugged weekend in this beautiful house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property on Lake Michigan

This is a beautiful property and home right on Lake Michigan. Great views and sunsets especially from the lower deck. There was abundant space with a well-stocked kitchen and bathrooms. More blankets would have been welcomed. Plastic wine glasses were a plus and having light dimmers was nice. There could be better lighting in the living room area and the deck levels could be better marked to prevent missteps. We found a few maintenance issues such as some mold in the bathrooms and a loose handle in the upstairs shower. The front door was very hard to open due to sticking and we almost couldn’t re-lock the sliding door to the deck off of the kitchen. Critter noises heard in the walls, but fortunately no critter sightings. Almost no cell phone service which we were warned about but Wi-Fi worked great in the house. We were unsure when leaving whether to strip the beds or not due to different instructions in the email and at the house. The road to the property felt a bit treacherous and we weren’t sure what we would have done if we had met another car.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

The house was nice but totally worth the view and the beach was amazing. Loved that it was off the beaten path. The house needs a little TLC but it is beautiful. Everyone loved it and had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Johanna E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach

Older home that is comfortably furnished. Plenty of room for a large group. Tucked away in the forest right on the water. Full kitchen and bbq outside. Might want to bring your own camp chairs because the ones provided are worn out. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trishna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Geoff G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Third time at Heron Creek

This was the third time in the last 4 years we've vacationed at Heron Creek. We are a family group of 8 people who have been coming to the Saugatuck area each summer for over 15 years. Heron Creek is the third property we've used, and we've always had really enjoyable vacations there. Some things have changed over that time. The house is beginning to look a little shabby on the outside; needs some paint and external repairs. There is an external door that no longer opens,and many of the windows are virtually impossible to open and close. We were also disappointed to learn this year that they had redone the deck and done away with the fire pit, where we used to toast our S'Mores and enjoy relaxing around the fire. We were also disappointed to find that all outside spigots had been inactivated and there was no place to wash off your feet before going in the house after a visit to the beach. And the kitchen is tiny (always has been), especially when you've got folks gathering to prepare dinner for eight. But the house is still comfortable and roomy. There are plenty of comfortable couches and chairs to lounge in and adequate outdoor furniture, including a table that accommodates 8 for outdoor meals. The steps down to the beach are well-maintained, not too steep, and the little deck half-way down to the beach overlooking the lake is a lovely place to relax and enjoy the views of the shore. Despite a few shortcomings, we'll no doubt plan to come back to Heron Creek.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorena P.

Lake Michigan waterfront

This is a great location for a family gathering. The newer decks and stairs to the beach offer some amazing views. However, this is an aging home in need of some TLC. Aging appliances, electrical problems, the presence of rodents hampered our visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

We loved this house! Location between Saugatuck and Holland was perfect and the property is beautiful in the fall! Plenty of room for all of us girls to have our space and hang out too! **House has well water so recommend bringing bottled water for drinking!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cherilyn I.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great View, Needs Renovation!

The location and view and access to the beach is wonderful at this house. However, this home needs a lot of work and updating. Was not very clean inside or out and just needs a lot of TLC. Also, the last night we were there a mouse jumped out of the sink ran across the counter, jumped onto the floor and ran behind the dishwasher! It could be a beautiful place just needs work and pest control as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024