Charming cottage with access to private Lake Michigan beach in Holland, MI

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Stairs to south beach access and beach below

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Holland, MI

Tunnel Park
‪8 min walk‬
Holland State Park
‪4 min drive‬
Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk
‪5 min drive‬
Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

If a memorable vacation is on your wish list, check out this charming modern cottage nestled in the woods of Idlewood Beach, a private beach association located just south of Tunnel Park. The 3-bedroom home is just a 4 minute walk to a private Lake Michigan Beach--think sandcastles during the day, sunsets in the evening with Big Red in the distance.

Completely renovated in the last few years, the second story has hardwood floors and 2 bedrooms and a bath. Bedroom #1 has a king bed, as does bedroom #2. Downstairs engineered-wood floor, including bedroom #3, which has two bunk beds--one with a trundle. In addition there is a family room and bathroom.

Full baths on each floor, one with shower, the other with shower/tub. Modern kitchen with high end appliances to make a gourmet meal to eat in the nearby cozy dining area--or out on the deck if you desire. Living room, family room, and a large deck with gas grill, table and chairs, and sitting area. Central air conditioning, TVs on both floors and wireless internet and cable TV provided, as are washer and dryer, linens and bath and beach towels. Sorry, no pets.

In addition to the home's peaceful setting, the Idlewood Beach Association maintains a grassy park--the Commons-- that has playground equipment for kids plus picnic tables and a large grassy area for outdoor games. Ottawa Beach State Park, Tunnel Park, Mount Pisgah, bike paths, restaurants, stores and downtown Holland are only minutes away.

Property manager

Marc & Patricia Baer

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The custom here is to maintain quiet after 10 p.m. Sounds carry in the night and many residents go to sleep early in this family oriented community.

As our roads are our sidewalks, we ask all drivers to drive SLOWLY, encouraging a speed limit of 15 miles an hour in our beach community.

When driving up or down the steep hill into Idlewood, our custom is to wait at the top or the bottom of the hill if another car is already en route.

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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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holland

Located in Holland, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Dutch Village and Sundae Sundae Golf Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Holland, MI

What's nearby

Tunnel Park Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Tunnel Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Holland State Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Hope College - 12 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

Holland Station - 13 min drive
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
‪Beechwood Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Captain Sundae - ‬9 min drive
‪James Street Inn Restaurant & Catering - ‬11 min drive
‪Deboer Bakkerij South - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage with access to private Lake Michigan beach in Holland, MI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage with access to private Lake Michigan beach in Holland, MI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage with access to private Lake Michigan beach in Holland, MI?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage with access to private Lake Michigan beach in Holland, MI located?

This family-friendly Holland cottage is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tunnel Park Beach and Lake Michigan. Tunnel Park and Holland State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

5 Aug 2024

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

Great

Would just recommend removing hot tub under listing. Otherwise was fantastic place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristine T.

19 June 2024

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

Perfect for Family Gathering

La Casita was fantastic for our family gathering. There is plenty of space, and it was very comfortable with all the needed amenities. We spent most of our time at the beach. local trails, and outside on the gorgeous patio. The beach is a close walk and absolutely pristine. We boogie boarded with the boards in the garage (there are also bikes and other equipment) . The house itself is nestled in a wooded area with a lush tree canopy in a quiet and very peaceful location

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

27 May 2024

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

Wonderful weekend on the lake

We had a great time staying at this property over Memorial Day Weekend! The house itself was clean and it was stocked with an initial supply of essentials (paper towels, TP, coffee, gas for the grill, etc.), as well as multiple beach towels, folding chairs, and games. The location was fantastic as we were only a 5-minute walk from the private beach access area. The neighborhood was very peaceful and we enjoyed going on walks in the area. The only minor thing was there was no hot tub like the listing said, but not a big deal. Overall, we loved staying on this property and we had a very nice weekend! We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

16 May 2024

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

Great location with beach access

Bunk beds were safe for young kids. Master bed was comfy. Great location with easy access to the beach. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

10 Sept 2023

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

Thumbs up!

Great weekend. Looking forward to staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

13 Aug 2023

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

Great location!

Went for a short weekend trip with a close friend and our children. The location was great! It’s in a quiet neighborhood, just a short walk from the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neal W., Indianapolis, USA

1 Aug 2023

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

Relaxing at the beach and in the woods!

Perfect home for a large family or even 2 families. A short walk (500ft?) to the beach access to an amazing wide sandy beach! The setting in the forest was amazing. The home was very well stocked and was very comfortable! A relaxing, quiet getaway in Holland!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

28 July 2023

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

Perfect family vacation

The host was amazing and the house was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan F., Oshkosh, WI

7 July 2023

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

Great Location

Our stay was during the 4th of July. House was great with almost everything you might need. Very nice beach was just a short walk up the road. Owners were very helpful.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 June 2023

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

Beautiful setting!

The overall setting was lovely and the interior house arrangement allowed us to be together and also have quiet time. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten B.

23 June 2023

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

Perfect stay!

We loved staying at “La Casita”! It was perfect for our family. Our young boys loved staying in the bunk room. The beds were comfy and the house was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The house is located in a quiet, wooded neighborhood. The beach is a short, eight minute walk (including taking the stairs down to the sand). Marc and Patty were great hosts— very helpful but also respectful of privacy! We would love to come back next summer and stay here again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbi K.

31 May 2023

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

Great location, outstanding communication with owners

This place was perfect for our family of 6 (three generations) for a memorial weekend getaway. It had everything we needed and the location was amazing - short walk to a beautiful uncrowded beach and quick access to bike paths to go get lunch and ice cream in town. The neighborhood was super cute, quiet, and friendly with beautiful mature trees. The house has a very nice large shady deck. Best of all was the easy communication with the owners who live next door. We didn’t have any problems with the place but was great to know they were nearby if needed and they were prompt to answer questions about the area and give advice for places to go. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Hudson, OH USA

27 Aug 2022

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

Great stay, great location!

The neighborhood is absolutely adorable. This house is set back in the woods at the edge of the neighborhood so it felt very private and was a short walk to the beach. Most days we were the only people on the beach which was amazing. The house has EVERYTHING you would need in terms of water toys, wagon, beach tent, chairs, sand toys, etc. The space was great with a TV room and kids room on the lower level and two larger bedrooms, kitchen, dining and living room on the top level. The kitchen was outfitted with everything you might need. The deck was great with shade from the trees, seating and eating area and a great grill. The owners were right next door and were available for anything we needed. We had never been to Lake Michigan and were so impressed with the beach (like a real beach - lived in Florida for 7 years) with clear (but cold) water. Holland offered lots of other great amenities like a cute downtown with shops and restaurants, Dutch village for kids with rides and a petting zoo, and a beautiful water side park in the downtown area all just a 10-15 minute drive away. We will definitely return to the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy M.

19 July 2022

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

Great house & location

This house was perfect size for our families. The owners were awesome as well and quick to respond to any questions. Location is convenient with just a short walk to the beach, which is semi-private so it feels like it's your own little get away! Would definitely stay again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

1 July 2022

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

Great, quiet get away

Such a nice area and a short walk to a private beach was perfect for a stay with young kids! Thanks for having us

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer s.

22 June 2022

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

Beautiful property

We loved the beauty of this area. It’s a quiet getaway close to a private beach. Downtown Holland is adorable, and the food is delicious.. Patty and Marc are attentive and respectful and made sure we had everything we needed.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce I.

4 Sept 2021

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

Restful respite

Wooded, peaceful setting on the shores of Lake Michigan provided us with a home base to visit beach towns, Grand Rapids, and family.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

1 Sept 2021

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

Three generation get away

The neighborhood was amazing. We went to the beach many days and we’re mostly the only people there. It is super shallow for a long way out. It is a very short walk and they have everything you need - kayak, bikes, beach toys, umbrella, stroller wagon, etc. The kids loved the small playground in the neighborhood and also the park playground a short walk away. The house was in the woods and shaded. So much time was spent out on the deck and we saw lots of wildlife. The neighbors were really nice and one taught my husband to paddle board. Lovely trip all around!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jody T.

12 July 2021

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

Great home with easy access to beach

Great property in a great location! We enjoyed the easy access not only to the beach but to walking trails and Tunnel Park as well.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl D.

10 July 2021

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

Nice rental in a great neighborhood

Good family rental with some nice extras. The beach accesses in the neighborhood are great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

19 June 2021

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

Wonderful property with private beach access

We didn’t know what to expect when we decided to vacation in Michigan, but our stay did not disappoint! The cute home was nestled in a quiet neighborhood with private beach access, which was wonderful with my small kids. The house was exactly what we needed and the deck was great for enjoying dinner or sitting around talking after nightfall. Hosts were very accommodating and answered any questions we had.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

James S.

8 June 2021

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

Great property / Great hosts

We really enjoyed our stay at La Casita. It's a great home and nice location, a short walk to the south beach or slightly longer to the north beach. Beautiful area for walking or just sitting back and listening to nature. Our family had a great time at the property and enjoying the area and Holland. Our hosts were very gracious and there for any questions we had. Definitely would recommend La Casita for a visit.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

4 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lake Life

The stay was amazing! The pictures made it appear that the lake was in the backyard, but it was a little walk from the house. Bring a wagon to haul your beach items!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

22 Nov 2020

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

Relaxing near the lake

Great location near the lake. Secluded in a subdivision. Kitchen is stocked with every appliance imaginable. Property Manager is very responsive and extremely friendly. 100*/10

Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

18 Oct 2020

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

Great Cozy Getaway

This was a great cottage in a beautiful association neighborhood by Lake Michigan. The owners live next door and are very responsive and kind. We were met with a plate of delicious brownies and a cozy ambience. We had an issue with the fireplace not working and a woodpecker making noise in the bedroom wall, and they immediately worked to find solutions for both right away. The kitchen was extremely well-stocked. A cook's dream kitchen with all you could need in quality kitchen products. The main floor beds were great. The bunk mattress we think were more like camp mattresses. And we needed to run the dehumidifier in the basement as the air and bedding felt a bit damp but they had one right there in the garage which was very convenient. And it helped. Also the deck which was a great place for viewing but the seating we think were not usable as the cushions were flipped up. Maybe due to the 50-60degree temps. Plenty of firewood for the outdoor firepit. Lovely cottage and surroundings for a small group gathering.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Marc & Patricia Baer

Marc and Patricia have lived in Holland for 38 years, and in Idlewood Beach Association for the past 15 years--the cottage is next door to their home. Marc is a retired college professor, while Patricia has a private counseling and life coaching practice. They have three married children and seven grandchildren. Meeting at the University of Iowa, they've lived in London, Ohio and Maryland, before moving to Michigan.

Why they chose this property

Unique is the best descriptor for Idlewood Beach. Imagine a neighborhood with 100 homes and cottages on top of a sand dune. You would have a few minutes' pleasant walk to relaxing on a sandy private beach on America's premier freshwater lake. But you could retreat to a shady cottage surrounded by oak and evergreen trees. You would also be a few minutes drive to great places to dine, shop, attend summer repertory theater, pick blueberries or stroll on the streets of a great small town.

What makes this property unique

In the Holland area, the Idlewood Beach Association is considered a unique beach community in itself, with friendly neighbors and charming streets--that are also our sidewalks.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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