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Walk to beach & marina! Beautiful, luxury family retreat - Farmhouse Cottage

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Farmhouse fireplace, 55" smart tv, DVD player, stereo, games, queen sofa sleeper
Christmas at our cottage.
Large space to gather with the whole family, sliders to deck, queen sofa sleeper
Comfortable living area, beachy farmhouse style
Kitchen, new and updated, dining for 14 or great for entertaining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Holland, MI
  • Holland State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Tunnel Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - King (main level)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Queen (upstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Bunkroom (2 single over double beds (upstairs)

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4 - Sleeping Porch (daybed/trundle)

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (main level)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 (lower level)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to beach & marina! Beautiful, luxury family retreat - Farmhouse Cottage

Weekly/Monthly discounts for 7 or more nights, October through April.

Walk to beach & marina! Beautiful, luxury family retreat - Farmhouse Cottage

This is a private home with contactless check in. Welcome to our Farmhouse Cottage at Harbor Inn. Our beautiful, renovated farmhouse is decorated in a beachy farmhouse cottage style. It's perfectly located a short walk to Lake Macatawa public beach, Holland State Park (Lake Michigan beach) and Tunnel Park beach – with a great walking/bike path in front of the house you can walk to all of the beaches! 10 minutes to Downtown Holland.


Ideal for two to three families (6 adults plus kids or 8-10 adults) for a memorable vacation. NO parties/events. NO wedding parties/events. NO bachelor / bachelorette parties.


FLOOR PLAN LAYOUT & AMENITIES: Spacious 4 bedroom home with central air conditioning and heat so it's perfect for every season and has plenty of space for everyone to enjoy. The kitchen has quartz counters, huge stainless farmhouse sink, new stainless steel appliances, Keurig and regular coffee maker, tea pot, crock pot, mixer and a large farmhouse table - dining for 14 and is also great for entertaining. Living area has a farmhouse fireplace, a 55-inch smart tv (pulls out & rotates so you can see it from the kitchen, the front porch area and the deck), cable, DVD player, stereo, WiFi, games and a slider to a large front deck. The front porch offers a checkerboard table and foosball coffee table. Roku tv's in the king bedroom and the bunk room. Two full bathrooms, newly updated. Laundry room with new washer and dryer.


All Linens (bedding, bath towels, beach towels, kitchen towels), Starter Kit (travel size dish detergent, 2 dish washer pods, 2 toilet paper in each bathroom, 2 laundry pods, 1 roll of paper towels, travel size toiletries, variety of Keurig coffees, tea, sugar and basic spices) and a starter propane tank.


SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS: King bedroom (main level), queen bedroom (upstairs) (+ pack-n-play), bunk room that sleeps 6 (upstairs), a sleeping porch with a daybed and trundle, a queen sofa sleeper in the living room.


OUTSIDE: Our property boasts over half an acre with space to barbecue on the patio overlooking the large private yard. We have a large front deck, outdoor shower, bikes, fire pit, gas grill (with starter propane tank), horseshoes, hammock, corn hole, wagon, beach chairs, fun family games.


** Please note that outdoor equipment and furnishings are stored away from approx. November until May **
**Lawncare and landscaping maintenance will be performed as needed without notice.**

BEACH & MARINAS: Our Farmhouse Cottage is within walking distance to the beach! The beach at Lake Macatawa is only a quarter mile away. Holland State Park (Lake Michigan) and Tunnel Park Beach, just one mile away. The marinas and boat launch are less than a mile (walking distance) from the Farmhouse Cottage.


Sorry we do not allow smoking or pets at our Farmhouse Cottage.
This rental may NOT be used for parties, bachelor / bachelorette parties.
**NO PARTIES & no persons outside of your originally contracted group may visit the property during your stay.**
We are in a quiet residential neighborhood. Please respect our neighbors.
Quiet time for all guests is 10:00pm - 8:00am EST.


NO PARTIES. NO PETS. NO SMOKING ON PREMISES. Please note: Any violation of our house rules will result in an immediate and nonrefundable eviction.


Also, check out our other listings:
Twin Lake Beachfront Lakehouse, Twin Lake, Muskegon County, Michigan: www.vrbo.com/2809636?dateless=true

Silver Lake Dune Haven Lakehouse Cottage, Mears, Michigan:
www.vrbo.com/3983856?dateless=true

Property manager

Laurie & Vic Vanthof
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
CANCELLATIONS – All reservation payments are non-refundable. We suggest that you purchase travel insurance, if available.
Quiet time is 10:00pm EST **NO PARTIES; no persons outside of your originally contracted group may visit the property during your stay. No Fireworks
SMOKING/PETS: Pets or Smoking in the house will result in the loss of your security deposit. Marijuana is not permitted on the property.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holland

Located in Holland, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Sundae Sundae Golf Golf and Holland Community Aquatic Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Holland, MI

What's nearby

  • Holland State Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tunnel Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hope College - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Dutch Village - 11 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 15 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beechwood Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Captain Sundae - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪James Street Inn Restaurant & Catering - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Deboer Bakkerij South - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to beach & marina! Beautiful, luxury family retreat - Farmhouse Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to beach & marina! Beautiful, luxury family retreat - Farmhouse Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to beach & marina! Beautiful, luxury family retreat - Farmhouse Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to beach & marina! Beautiful, luxury family retreat - Farmhouse Cottage located?

This family-friendly Holland holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Holland State Park and Lake Michigan. Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk and Tunnel Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steve A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable & Well-outfitted
This house was great for our stay in Holland to attend a function at Hope College. It had everything we needed for a nice weekend. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hang out spot
We enjoyed hanging out at the house in between swim meets.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
College visit weekend
We had a lovely, relaxing family weekend! House was well appointed with everything we needed. We enjoyed games and movies and just being together as the snow fell outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage Holiday Stay
We enjoyed our week long stay at the Farmhouse Cottage very much!The kitchen is well equipped for preparing meals. Plenty of pillows and bedding for each sleeping area.There were books and games to enjoy and the foosball table turned out to be a big hit.The location worked well for our family.Hosts Laurie and Vic were very responsive when communication was needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice
met our need and allowed a wonder Thanksgiving Holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alaina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Stay
It was a great location and our kids loved that we could bike
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Fall Vacation
The Farmhouse Cottage was everything we expected. It’s a residential home, but it sits on a spacious .5 acre lot. It’s quiet and cozy. Everything you need is provided and if you forgot to bring something there are plenty of convenience stores and large grocery options. We were looking to taste some of the regions wines and fall produce. There’s plenty of that within an hours drive. There are other interesting sites available too. And if there’s bad weather Laurie and Vic have provided a lot of indoor games to keep you and your family occupied. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here!
This house had so many amenities. It was well stocked and cozy. Perfect for our family weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location
We loved the proximity to the lake from the house and the ability to ride there on bikes. Our boys also enjoyed getting to fish nearby and caught their first white perch. Our four kids were also happy there were enough beds to where they didn’t have to share. The hosts were easy to reach and very responsive. We felt that, for the price, it offered a great location and we were provided a lot of things that were nice to have access to, like the bikes and sand toys, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need!
The property was as described in the listing. We were a group of women and felt very safe. The neighborhood was quiet. The house had everything a family could need or want. The kitchen was stocked, lots of games, plenty of outlets, a full length mirror, etc. We mostly enjoyed the HUGE kitchen table! If we return to Holland, we will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Christina R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
family getaway
The neighborhood is not at all what was expected. It is a little on the rundown side. There are some well kept homes and some homes that are not taken care of at all. The house has plenty of room for many people to sleep, including children, but it was not the cleanest place we’ve stayed. Overall it was a decent house but the pictures were a little misleading.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Wonderful vacation spot close to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
Beautiful home in Holland! Close to both lakes and beaches! Lots of space to spread out and the kids enjoyed all the games and books! Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the Beach!
Great house to stay in for our family of 5. Beautiful home, very clean with cold A/C. We loved that the location was very close to the convenient store, the beach and state park. Even though its in a neighborhood, we saw deer a few mornings in the yard. We would definitely rent here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home for family gatherings close to beaches
We stayed at this very comfortable home for three weeks with various family members coming at different times. We had a wonderful time! This home is very accommodating with all the thoughtful amenities provided. We loved the coffee bar! We loved being close proximity to all the beaches and having bikes to ride to them. And the large shady backyard was great for campfires and corn hole and allowing the kids space to run around. We sat on the deck pretty much every morning and evening. It was just a wonderful place to spend family time together.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great getaway!
We really enjoyed our stay! The large kitchen table was
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
We loved the location and the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MONTE R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Great family cottage to stay in! Every amenity you could ask for. So close to beaches/marina
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great place
This was a lovely home. Cozy, clean, and a great set up. Lots of outdoor extras. We would love to stay here again someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farmhouse favorites!
Loved the bikes! Close to a lot of amenities. Well stocked home. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geannie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Was nice and lay on a perfect spot
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend family trip
I took my family to Holland to visit extended family for spring break. Although it snowed the first night we had a wonderful time. The lake decor was a nice touch and I loved reading the history of the house. We enjoyed playing board games and having breakfast around the kitchen table.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Getaway
Stayed here so we could attend girls weekend in Holland. Great location and plenty of sleeping space. Thought check out was a little early compared to other places. Also, was nervous about making sure towels were taken care of properly, lots of signs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie M., Dayton, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
We had a great annual trip to Holland. Two families 4 adults and 5 kids easily fit in this beautiful cottage! It’s so close to beaches, we biked and scootered to Holland State Park and Tunnel park. We had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L., West Bloomfield, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calm and comfortable
We loved our stay at the Farmhouse Cottage. The home is roomy and we had plenty of options for sleeping with our group. The outdoor space is lovely. We enjoyed the front and back seating areas and the fire pit (for s'mores, of course!). We used the bikes and appreciated having them. The home is a bit of a walk to beaches but that didn't deter us. The a/c did struggle to keep up upstairs on the crazy hot nights but we made it work. Kitchen is well-equipped and we were not lacking it anything. The quiet neighborhood and homey feel were wonderful! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Laurie & Vic Vanthof

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We are Laurie and Vic Van't Hof. We have 3 kids and 2 grandkids. We were born and raised in Holland and Zeeland. We love our small town, Holland, Michigan!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this beautiful farmhouse from the moment we walked in. It has so much history and beauty. This house has great vibes! We love the large yard and that it's so close to the beaches.

What makes this property unique

Our Farmhouse Cottage is a beautiful, spacious renovated farmhouse that sits on .63 acres of property, so there's plenty of room here to spread out and enjoy the large yard. It's peaceful, welcoming and relaxing and yet still so close to the beach and other amenities that you can walk.

Languages:

English

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