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Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage

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A beach with a wooden walkway leading to the water, surrounded by greenery.
A wooden deck leading to a two-story building surrounded by lush greenery.
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Holland, MI
  • Place, Sloan Pond
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Holland State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Saugatuck Dunes State Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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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.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Features include laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and 12 minutes by car from Holland State Park
Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Holland cottage is smoke free.


Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Traditional Lake Michigan Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 54 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shellie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage that is everything they said it was. 3 bedrooms, on the lake, kitchen to cook and stairs to the lake. Not the newest on the lake, but oozes charm and warmth. Mattresses were comfortable and we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing views, the sunsets are incredible and the hosts are communicative and left us a great local gift for our anniversary stay. Would stay again without a doubt!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and great communication from hosts. Would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brandy W.

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

Location, location

Access to the private beach is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike W.

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

Beautiful lake view

This was a great place to stay. It was cute and we loved the lake view.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was such a quaint, lovely, cottage. We took in the sunset every night. Amazing experience! Thank you!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barry H.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Quaint Lake Michigan Cottage

Beautiful view of Lake Michigan! Unbelievable sunset views! Great deck for coffee in the morning. Cute cozy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best hosts ever! When we arrived the power was out all over the area due to bad weather. The hosts graciously moved us to another one of their properties, Property # 2196700, that was beautiful. After 12 inches of snow our second day at the property the hosts plowed the driveway so we could leave the next day. The property is right on Lake Michigan. Gorgeous sunsets! The house is immaculate and updated. We highly recommend the property and the hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelli S.

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

Quick get away with teen daughters

This was a perfect location for our family. My husband and I were so excited for the bike trail right outside. Our daughters loved the beach. The view from the deck is incredible. I could have sat outside all day and watched the water. The rooms were perfect. The communication was great and check in and out were a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

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

Wonderful lakeside beach house.

This property was clean, comfortable, cozy and charming tucked into a wooded area with a private stairway down to the shore of Lake Michigan to a private beach. The view of Lake Michigan from the house was amazing. The kitchen was well equipped and bright. There were plenty of places to sit inside and outside and enjoy the view.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

California Crew

Sweet spot. Be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

We will be back!

We love Holland, this cottage location, private beach and view!!!! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chip S.

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert L.

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen G.

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

Million dollar view

Lake Michigan at its finest of you want to be on the lake and enjoy outdoor space and have beach access this is your place. 55 steps is all it take to have your toes In the water. Kitchen had ton of pots and pans great grill and washer dryer a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra R.

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

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Susan R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The view was wonderful but ...It was very complicated to figure out how to get the internet and TV to work, but the host came out quickly and fixed it.Garbage bins were overflowing but again after contacting the host she came out and fixed that also.Overpowering cat smell around the exterior of the house.It was frustrating that there was no complimentary coffee, dish soap, beach chairs, or beach towels.Little things like having bedside lamps and a well stocked kitchen would have made our stay more pleasant.Again, great location and views of Lake Michigan!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jessica D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The entire property is in a state of disrepair. From the moment you walk in, you’ll instantly notice any of the many issues with this place: the peeling wallpaper, the bugs and spiders, dirty carpet, gum on blankets, the smell… this was extremely misleading and unpleasant to stay in. I am extremely disappointed in the rental and how it completely took away from our ability to have a relaxing vacation weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location on the beach was great. The cottage had a nice wide sandy CLEAN beach. Having the beach chairs supplied was wonderful. Lots of toys for sand castles. The cottage itself was clean, thanks for the throws in the living room. The upstairs bathroom was tiny - the sink was tiny and the shower - no fatties can use it! The downstairs bathroom shower was beautiful! But the sink is in the laundry room. Lots of towels and having a washer/dryer at the beach was perfect. The a/c is a necessity with the humid summer we had. All in all, it’s clean, functional and the price was at a good price point. The stairs are steep to the beach - hold onto the handrail! The views from inside and on the deck were spectacular! The owner was very responsive with questions and bringing a few items we needed. I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Beth L.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

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