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Beautiful & spacious home at a prime location! Perfect for extended families!

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Holland, MI
  • Hope College
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Holland State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Tunnel Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Principle Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful & spacious home at a prime location! Perfect for extended families!

Bedroom Summary (4 total)
There are three bedrooms on the top level of the home including a:
Master en suite with King sized bed, private bathroom, and walk in closet.
2nd bedroom with queen sized bed, twin sized bed, and a walk in closet.
3rd bedroom with queen sized bed.
There is also a full bathroom on the top level.
On the lowest level (downstairs from the bar area and next to the laundry room); there is a queen sized bed in the lowest living area. This area can be made private bedroom along with a half bathroom.
*King Coil queen sized air mattress that can be set up anywhere


Stretch out your legs and feel at home at this premier location! Enjoy lake Macatawa views through the huge windows throughout the house. The South Shore House is ideal for large families as it has four levels of living space. The house is located just minutes from downtown Holland and Saugatuck. It is walking distance from a restaurant, a park, paddle board rentals, & a party store (what locals call a beer store). Local hiking trails and lake Michigan beach access is just a short drive away.
The South Shore house offers a full functioning kitchen and a large formal dining room. The huge living area includes a private bar and a half bathroom . Downstairs from main living area is another living space with a large couch and tv. Part of the main living area and the lowest level can be converted into private living quarters. The upper level has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms including a master en suite. There are a total of three fire places located in the kitchen, the dining room, and the main living area. Sit out on the large patio and around the fire pit while enjoying the winding creek along the property. Enjoy a morning run on the bike path just steps away from the house.
I live in the area and will be able to answer any questions during your stay. I'd be happy to offer suggestions on local restaurants, local events, and recreational activities to do during your stay. Recommendations are also included in the provided house guide that is full of information about the many fun activities to do in the area including detail information on the several awesome local beaches, fishing charters, and boat rentals. Guests love spending time in both downtown Holland & Saugatuck and enjoy meandering trhough the shops, wine tasting, beer sampling, and dining. There are many dining options in the area, however many find that they have the most fun grilling out at the house, playing yard games, and enjoying the property together.
There is plenty of parking available.

Property manager

Jennifer Whitworth
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Please do not smoke in our home

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
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

About the area

Holland

Holland is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Holland Community Aquatic Center and Craigs Cruisers. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Holland, MI

What's nearby

  • Hope College - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 14 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Holland State Park - 19 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 20 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Tunnel Park - 22 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 11 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Captain Sundae - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beechwood Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Captain Sundae - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful & spacious home at a prime location! Perfect for extended families! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful & spacious home at a prime location! Perfect for extended families! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful & spacious home at a prime location! Perfect for extended families! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful & spacious home at a prime location! Perfect for extended families! located?

This family-friendly Holland holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sanctuary Woods Preserve and Lake Michigan. DeGraaf Nature Center is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

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

Extended Family Celebration

We had a wonderful time at Jennifer's home. It was clean, full of great amenities and in close proximity to many local attractions. We love the layout of the house and the large spaces for our extended family to gather.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Holland House

This experience was very family, friendly with lots to do in the area and at the house! It was prepped with all of our vacation needs! It was a very relaxing environment with many outside activities that my family enjoyed! Great hospitality and communication by the owner! We have put this house on our list to stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Best Home We Have Ever Rented

Great home that is fully furnished with everything needed for a wonderful vacation. Very clean and well kept. One thing to note is that it is quad level that might be a slight problem for someone who has difficulty with stairs
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia K.

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

Fun location, lots of amenities

We enjoyed the beautiful location. The bikes, beach chairs, and firepit came in handy. We hiked and kayaked, went to the beach, and explored the shops and restaurants in Holland and Saugatuck. We cooked some meals in the well-equipped kitchen, played games and watched movies. A fun family time with our adult children and their significant others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Excellent place to stay 100% recommend for families!’

This home is perfect for families and provides an abundance of living space and outdoor activity areas. The host is receptive and responds very quickly to any questions. The hosts have made the home so welcoming with many bikes and other outdoor activities for all ages. The welcome basket was such a nice touch. We hope to make this our annual summer vacation place to stay. You will not be disappointed staying here!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B., YPSILANTI

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

Short vacation

The property was well kept/clean. The owner even provided some snacks, breakfast items as well as some refreshments. We were able to make s'mores in the above ground fire pit. They even supplied the firewood. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy O.

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

In Holland to visit family.

My sisters and I brought our mother to Holland to visit her sister in law. Perfect location! We found this home as advertised! Very clean, everything we needed was there! Lovely welcome basket filled with food items from Michigan and cold bottled water! It was a warm weekend!! Much appreciated!! Will definitely stay here again! thank you Jen!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario S.

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

A great place to stay in Holland

The home was spotless when we arrived. We were very impressed with the attention to little details, such as a basket of snacks on the kitchen table. The bag of beach towels was very thoughtful. We also enjoyed sitting around the fire pit. The beds were clean and comfortable. The only downside was the lower bedroom was cold and smelled mouldy. Other than that, we had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D., Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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

Perfection

What a wonderful experience! From the gift basket that greeted us at check-in, the very comfortable beds, the ability to spread out due to the split level design, and the beautiful setting, every expectation was met. Everyone in our party had a great time. This is one extremely well appointed house! I highly recommend it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Great Family Vacation

The house is wonderfully laid out with many areas for conversation, games or eating. It is well furnished in a contemporary style and has equipment and games for all ages. The kitchen is large, has work space for several cooks - - has plenty of dishes, small appliances, etc. There are two outside sitting areas plus a lot of grassy area. The park nearby is well maintained, and we enjoyed watching the boats go by on Lake Macatawa. The owner was very easy to communicate with and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Primavera F.

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

Amazing host and perfect location for big families

We chose Jennifer's property because it's hard to find a home that accomodates our family for a fair price and the home was in a perfect location. When we arrived we were so humbled by the snacks the host left us and the kids immediately were delighted to see the windmill cookies their grandparents used to give them and all of the little things the host considered a family would need. It made us feel welcomed. We were so busy we forgot to sign the guest book but that was a great idea. We were also surprised that the home had so many activities including bikes for the kids. It really gave us the quality and relaxation time with the kids during Father's Day. Jennifer is the best host we have come by so far.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita W.

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

Comfortable, Well-Stocked Home

Our extended family of six (my husband and me, our daughter and son-in-law, and grandchildren ages 9 and 11) enjoyed our week on the south shore of Lake Macatawa in Holland. All we had to bring was our food and clothes; everything else was provided in the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry area, and patio. The garage held quite a few bicycles, helmets, and yard games along with beach chairs and an umbrella. Jen, the host, responded very quickly to our questions. When our first day and night felt uncomfortably warm, we were concerned about the home's lack of central air conditioning; however, temperatures dropped in subsequent days and the two stand-alone cooling units combined with the ceiling fans in every room kept us fairly comfortable with our bedroom doors open at night. All in all, it was a fun week for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katherine S.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara H.

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

Wonderful stay

The house was perfect for our family vacation. Plenty of outdoor space for the kids to run around and the fireplace was lovely at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun H., Philadelphia, PA

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

Outstanding experience at perfect property

Can’t say enough about how great a place this was for our family to get together—the different living, playing, and dining areas gave us all space to spread out and catch up in comfort and relaxation. The house was sparklingly clean, and all the details and amenities were thought of by our gracious hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tess M.

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

Haopitality

We were in Holland for a family wedding and the host was very friendly and always available if needed. The house was clean and well stocked with necessities. Nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

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

Perfection!

We had the most perfect stay here !! Jennifer was amazing with any questions and the house was impeccably clean !!! Perfect place for our family to be comfortable and spend time together.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Birthday Celebration Weekend

The weekend was meant as a long weekend getaway with friends to celebrate my wife’s birthday. The home was excellent for the occasion. Originally there were to be 4 couples but one had to drop out last minute. The accommodations were perfect for the 6 of us and could have easily and comfortably accommodated the 4th couple if they had come. The house was well kept, clean, plenty of kitchen ware which was great because our group of friends love to cook when we get together like this. The location was perfect for quick visits to downtown, the girls love to shop. And us guys love to watch them shop and from time to time slip away into a local pub for a pint or two. Last but not least, the host, Jen, was fabulous. Very friend, responsive knowledgeable of the area and flexible with the check in and check out process. I highly recommend you rent this property if you’re planning a trip to Holland, MI. and need space for a large group or family. Thanks again Jen, Jim
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

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

Perfect Hosts, Awesome Home

Jennifer is amazing. Checkout process was easiest I've ever experienced with VRBO. Home was awesome. Spacious, beautiful setting, comfortable beds, everything you need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

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

Beautiful home in Holland Michigan

The best rental property that we have ever stayed at. Beautiful house,nicely decorated and very clean. The owners supplied everything needed plus a lot of extras. Great location with many options for activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy V.

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

Friends Trip to Ottawa Beach

Growing up, my family often visited western Michigan to see relatives. We used to make a trip to Holland and Ottawa beach for a day or two and enjoyed being on lake. Now, at 30, I thought it would be a good trip with friends to hang out and relax. The house and host (Jen) were fantastic. The house was well kept, very clean, and a great location. Check in and out were supremely easy and Jen was very responsive to questions. In addition, Jen left our group a wide array of local staples which ranged from 12 local craft beers and a bottle of wine to a bag of gourmet potato chips. Lastly, the house also supplied every lawn game imaginable, which we took full advantage of. She went above and beyond and I highly recommend staying at this property to anyone looking to relax near Lake Michigan Thanks Jen!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gorana K., Chicago

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

Wonderful stay in Holland, MI

My family and I had a wonderful stay at Jennifer's home. Jennifer is very responsive and a terrific host. The home is lovely and perfect for families. There were toys for our toddlers, lots of space inside, and great outdoor space to hang out. The location is beautiful, right across from Lake Macatawa. Holland State Park and Cranes Orchard are awesome nearby visits. We hope to visit again!

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

Amazing stay! Wonderful host!!

We had the best time on our vacation to Holland! The property was perfect for Our family and the host was so easy to communicate with. She gave the best suggestions and was so accommodating! We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Abby L.

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

Perfect vacation home

We loved staying at the S Shore house. The place was welcoming and immaculate when we arrived. Jen provides lots of amenities and we felt so comfortable the entire time we were there. This house is perfect for families with small children.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R., Ann Arbor, MI

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

Wonderful home

We had a wonderful stay with our 1-year old and some extended family. Jennifer’s home was comfortable, super clean, and in a great location. We walked to the local bar/grill for dinners and had several trips into Holland, as well as daily beach trips. I would highly recommend this home for a family trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Whitworth

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I was born and raised in Holland, Michigan and have lived in the area for most of my life. I live in town with my husband, two daughters, and our German Shepherd Dog Sophia. The South Shore house was originally my grandparents and has been in the family for over 40 years. It has been a home filled with laughter, great conversations, and a lot of love. Now the house is dedicated to travelers and welcomed guests. We occasionally stay there from time to time to enjoy it. I truly hope that you and your family will create wonderful memories of your own there too!

What makes this property unique

We specialize in hosting extended families and larger groups

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests