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The Whitman Cottage - Quaint Home Near Lake Macatawa

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Nearby Kayak Launch
Garage Walkway to House
Front Entrance to Cottage

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Holland, Michigan
  • Hope College
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Holland State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Tunnel Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Whitman Cottage - Quaint Home Near Lake Macatawa

Welcome to The Whitman Cottage - offering month long rentals year round. A stones throw from the Lake Macatawa and minutes from the South Side boat launch, this quaint cottage boasts easy access to the water and two downtown areas. Enjoy visiting the lake to see snowy sunsets, trails for winter hiking, or walking around Downtown Holland with the luxurious heated sidewalks. In the summer, The Macatawa Bay Yacht Club, Eldean's Marina and Mac Adventures boat rentals are less then 5 minutes away for all of your boating needs! You will be close to hiking trails, tennis, pickle ball, as well as the beautiful Lake Michigan beaches for a day of sun, sand and relaxation. This newly updated 1950’s cottage has all the modern amenities and has beautiful, handpicked furnishings. The cottage sleeps 6 and has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a private office space with French doors and a trundle bed that can be converted to a twin, 3 twins, or king sized bed. Amenities include air conditioning, washer/dryer, all kitchen cooking and baking items, all linens, gas grill, fire- pit, bikes, kayaks, and parking! Enjoy Holland while staying in this charming, green gem called The Whitman Cottage! Conveniently located just 10 minutes from downtown Holland and 15 minutes to Saugatuck, which are packed with award-winning shops, farmers markets and restaurants. The minimum rental period for Whitman Cottage is 28 days. Please reach out to us for monthly pricing.

Drive Time Quick Reference:
Gerald R Ford Int’l Airport: 50 min.
Grocery Store: 10-15 min.

All properties require a rental agreement to be signed when a booking is confirmed. If you make a reservation, please keep an eye out for that in your confirmation email. If you would like to see it before booking, please send us a message!

Property manager

Sterling Sands Property Management
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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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
Checkin 16:00-23:00

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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. Holland Community Aquatic Center and Craigs Cruisers are also worth visiting.
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Holland, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Hope College - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Dutch Village - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Holland State Park - 18 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 19 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Tunnel Park - 21 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 13 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Whitman Cottage - Quaint Home Near Lake Macatawa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is The Whitman Cottage - Quaint Home Near Lake Macatawa located?

Situated in Holland, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Sanctuary Woods Preserve and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from DeGraaf Nature Center. Lake Michigan and Kollen Park / Heinz Waterfront Walkway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

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

John S.

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

Fall getaway

The Whitman Cottage was perfect for a weekend getaway to enjoy some of the fall festivities in Holland. Would recommend and look forward to returning to the area in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

R W.

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

Adorable cottage near everything!

We enjoyed a lovely fall weekend in Holland. Home is beautifully appointed and comfortable. We appreciated the attention to detail. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sterling Sands Property Management

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What makes this property unique

This cozy, quiet Scandinavian lakeside cottage is a hidden gem. Nestled in the picturesque South Shore neighborhood on the South side of Holland, Whitman Cottage is an ideal destination for the perfect summer vacation, an October escape or week away.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests