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Gas firepit in picture (wood firepit also available). Grill is 3-in-1 =)

Old picture but captures the surrounding trees, and space on the deck

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Amenities
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Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7167 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

West Olive, MI

Tunnel Park12 min drive
Holland State Park14 min drive
Dutch Village16 min drive
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)33 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We loved the house. Kitchen had everything you’d need. Beds were comfy. Laundry and all appliances were top of the line....

ken M.

Dec 29, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

In the Shade, By the Beach -Welcome Home

Casa Arnyek - where seclusion and convenience meet.

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is nestled in the dunes with unobstructed nature views from every window. The light and scenery bring the outside inside this airy well cared for home. The main floor's open concept living hosts a large kitchen with high end appliances, living room, dining area and family room with wood floors and half bath. The family room opens up to an incredible backyard deck area and a stone fireplace adds a cozy feel as you relax. Upstairs, you will find the large master suite, 2 other spacious bedrooms and laundry.

Located between Holland and Grand Haven for convenient shopping and activities. If you are up for a hike, climb the steps off the back yard to enjoy sunset views over the lake. Come see what this home has to offer!

*Unfortunately, Lake Michigan water levels are at a record breaking high and have washed away a large portion of our beloved dunes along with the steps leading to the private beach. No worries though, there are plenty of beaches close by to enjoy!

Property manager

Maggy Wooten

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

West Olive

Located in West Olive, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Haven Beach. Dutch Village and The Lost City are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.

West Olive, MI

What's nearby

Kirk Park - 7 min drive
Tunnel Park - 12 min drive
Holland State Park - 14 min drive
Dutch Village - 16 min drive
Hope College - 17 min drive

Getting around

Holland Station - 19 min drive
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mario's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
‪The Pipeline Smokehouse & Barn - ‬12 min drive
‪Sandy Point Beach House - ‬2 min drive
‪Hopland Brewstillery - ‬10 min drive
‪RedRock Grille - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In the Shade, By the Beach -Welcome Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at In the Shade, By the Beach -Welcome Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In the Shade, By the Beach -Welcome Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In the Shade, By the Beach -Welcome Home located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kirk Park and Tunnel Park Beach. Tunnel Park and Holland State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

1 July 2024

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

Beautiful Home

This home was exactly what we were expecting when we arrived! We had an amazing time! We would stay in this home again! It was very clean and it had everything we needed!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey F.

19 Apr 2024

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

Winter stay

We rented for a couple months over the winter while our house was remodeled. Maggy was great to work with! She’s a great communicator and quick to respond to respond to any questions. The house was perfect for our family of 4. It had all the basics of everything we needed. Best part is the stairs to an amazing view of Lake Michigan. It was a great workout with a beautiful reward at the end. Perfect location between holland and grand haven.

Stayed 91 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ken M.

29 Dec 2023

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

Very nice

We loved the house. Kitchen had everything you’d need. Beds were comfy. Laundry and all appliances were top of the line. Highly recommend this home. Ps, the restaurant at the the end of the street “ Sandy Point “ was delicious too

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Hilary P.

27 Sept 2023

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

Quiet Family Getaway

In the Shade, By the Beach was a great property close to Holland, beaches and parks. The setup was perfect for our group of 7 including two young children and 5 adults. The kitchen was well equipped for meals at home and the back patio was peaceful. The views from the top of the dunes on the property were incredible despite the beach being inaccessible.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Amy R.

17 Sept 2023

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

House was fine

The property was in a good location, between Holland and Grand Haven. We enjoyed our stay, but didn’t think the beds were that comfortable. The living room couch needs to be replaced and we did find it super strange that there was 1 kitchen towel, no full size towel bars in the upstairs full bathroom and the closets in the 2 bedrooms had racking in them and no place to hang up clothing.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha-Scott S.

13 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful family getaway

This was a great find! It was the perfect location nestled between Grand Haven and Holland. We loved staying here with our extended family and will stay here again if we return to this area. House was clean and property surrounding was so quiet.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

13 July 2023

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

Family Vacation

Loved our stay here! House was clean, had everything we needed for a relaxing trip. Great location and easy drive to Holland and Grand Haven. Loved Windsnest beach just a few miles up the road. Our kids didn’t want to leave. Would definitely come back and recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah P.

11 July 2023

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

Family Getaway

We had an amazing time staying at this cozy property in the woods! It accommodated the 6 of us comfortably. Very clean, and had everything we didn’t bring from home. We enjoyed bonfires, grilling out and the trek up the stairs to watch the sunset. The only downside was not being able to access Lake Michigan from the property. Kouw Park right down the road had an amazing playground, beach, and lake access. Highly recommend this property to a family wanting to explore the Holland area!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianna F.

1 Aug 2022

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

Family fun time.

Clean and full of wildlife and wilderness. A bucket list experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Britt W.

27 June 2022

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

Stayed only 2 nights

Very clean. Great location. All the little "extras" like soap, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry pods, etc.. are an extra touch that makes vacationing here easier. For our short stay we didn't need to buy or bring these extras and it was appreciated.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leon D., Palmetto, Fl.

17 May 2022

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

Nice Place!

Very clean and nice! We did hear "creatures" in the walls during the night. You might want to call an exterminator.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

9 May 2022

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

Great central location to tour SW Michigan Coast

Casa Arnyek is a comfortable house in a central location to enjoy touring the SW Coastal towns of Michigan. An easy drive to Grand Rapids, just outside Holland, Michigan. We enjoyed touring Grand Haven, Holland, Saugatuck, South Haven and Grand Rapids. Beer, Tulips and a tour of the Meyer May Frank Lloyd Wright house filled a 5-day visit. It was a rainy week in early May so we did not use the deck or outside areas. The stairs to the lake are as steep as they appear, so it's a workout to the top.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dad A.

1 Sept 2021

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

In the woods

Property was very nice and clean. Also accessible to local attractions, only negative part of stay was internet access very poor.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betsy C.

29 Aug 2021

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

Port Sheldon Retreat

This home was perfect for us. Close to family and, of course, close to the beach. Great location with quick, easy access to everything including Holland and Grand Haven. Very clean and comfortable with everything you need. Maggy was great...easy to contact and very responsive. Highly recommended from veteran VRBO clients.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniele R.

16 Aug 2021

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

2021 Girls Vaca

I loved the home, and we all slept comfortably. Home had proximity to everything that was on our to do list, both in Saugatuck and GrandHaven MI. Having 2.5 bathrooms was a huge plus. The owners kept in touch and gave feedback when I reached out with questions. I was disappointed that after climbing up 90+ steps and walking down a small plank path that there wasn’t a landing to sit on a chair or bench and take in the Lake view. There is a fence protecting the dunes, caution signs and people/homes off to the left & right. The climb up to the top of the steps was not really worth it since you couldn’t sit enjoy the view. Alas I only went up there once. We found WindsNest Beach 3.5 miles down the road and enjoyed the sunset there!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily S., Jacksonville, IL

4 Aug 2021

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

Family vacation

We came to MI for our annual family vacation and staying at Maggy’s place was amazing. The home was so clean and beautiful! My kids felt right at home! The home is roomy and spacious and my husband and I were able to enjoy time together while the kiddos played in a separate area! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to stay here and enjoy our family trip to the fullest!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M.

31 July 2021

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

A great stay in the woods

We very much enjoyed our month long stay at Maggie’s house. The house was nicely furnished and spacious. With lots of trees on the property it was cool in the summer, and the “challenge” of climbing the stairs to the lake view was fun too!

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T.

2 July 2021

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

Great!

This was a great property that served us well. Convenient location to many area parks and beaches, but is away from the bustle of Holland traffic. Enjoyed looking from the dining room and seeing the beautiful surroundings of trees and dunes. If you're able, the walk up the stairs to the lookout over Lake Michigan is well worth it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

14 June 2021

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

Beautiful

We had a great time! Thank-you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

8 June 2021

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

Serene

Property is great!! Indoors and out! Very comfortable for all 6 of us! 4 teenagers and 2 adults! Hiking trails galore! Kayaking, within 10 minutes of VRBO! Beautiful beaches! I have never had such a great vacation rental. And the provided amenities are fantastic! Highly recommend and will return!!! Barb

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021