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Spacious lakefront home with panoramic views and private beach

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Living area
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Living area
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14284.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Laketown Township, MI
  • Laketown Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Oval Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Common space

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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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: 25
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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

Located in Holland, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Laketown Township, MI

What's nearby

  • Laketown Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Butler Street - 14 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Oval Beach - 24 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Holland State Park - 30 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Butler - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Playa - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious lakefront home with panoramic views and private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious lakefront home with panoramic views and private beach located?

This family-friendly Holland cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Laketown Beach and Lake Michigan. Saugatuck Dunes State Park is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carly N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Beautiful view of the water from right inside the home
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Manny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kellie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
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
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth M.

Great house
The sunsets and views were great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Kim S.

Girls weekend
Beautiful view! Close to Holland!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Janice Z.

Reconnecting with Hope friends
We loved having a wonderful and beautiful space to reconnect for our 40th college reunion. So cozy and stress free especially right on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann T.

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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8/10 Good

Charlotte L.

Heron Creek
We loved this property. The deck is great with a view of Lake Michigan. If you go to the second deck, the view is amazing! The beds were comfy and there is lots of room in this house! One negative is that cell phones could not receive or make calls, but you could text. We would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Ann v.

We had a great time - house needs some work
We loved the views, the beach, and the time we spent together as a family. The hardest part was that the fridge broke on day 2 of our vacation. We called for support, but all we got was "is it plugged in?" (it was). They never sent anyone to check it out, so we went the whole stay without a working kitchen fridge. There were some other issues, too - no way to hose off from the beach, a broken screen door, a shower plumbed wrong, some bathroom mold, critters in the walls, missing sheets for the trundle beds... One or two of these issues wouldn't have been a big deal, but taken all together they were a nuisance. After the non-response on the fridge, we didn't bother with trying to arrange support, and the operations manager's number was out of service anyway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

AWESOME SPOT!
Beautiful home that sits right on Lake Michigan. We brought 3 little kids and the creek that runs along the beach into the lake was like having a personal kiddie pool. We spent every day out on the beach- the flies were terrible the last day, but otherwise perfect beach days followed by relaxing evenings on the lower deck and in the great room of the house. Seriously recommend for a family vacation with little kids! Also enjoyed the paved driveway for toddler biking, the basketball hoop for little kids and the wrap around porch. Perfect vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Johanna E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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6/10 Okay

Nyla W.

Lake life
Being on the lake
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8/10 Good

Margaret C.

Last minute girls getaway
There were 7 of us so plenty of room. Great location on the Lake with private beach access, able to watch the sunset from the lower deck & enjoy relaxing breakfasts or lunches on the main deck. The main deck has recently been replaced but there is minimal lighting making the stylistic levels a fall hazard. The WiFi is spotty at best. We enjoyed ourselves & agreed we need to come back for a longer stay.
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6/10 Okay

Pete S.

5 star setting with 1 star cleanliness
The home sits in a very beautiful wooded setting overlooking Lake Michigan. But, it is in need of some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Beautiful lakeside getaway
This was a spacious, comfortable and well equipped base for our family get-together of ten. The woodsy setting and spectacular sandy beachfront would be hard to equal. The 54 steps down to the beach were well maintained and manageable for all the members of our group, young and old. The house is located halfway between Holland and Saugatuck, an easy drive to restaurants, shopping, etc. We would gladly stay there again (but bottled water is recommended for drinking).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trishna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Geoff G.

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

Liked: Check-in, location
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
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6/10 Okay

Susan W.

Fantastic location; house needs updating and maintenance
The house is in the woods 74 steps above Lake Michigan. Kids love playing in half-way creek. The new deck is wonderful for entertaining a crowd. This is a luxury location but an older home that needs maintenance and updating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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