Prime Seasonal Availability~ lake, beach & dog friendly,

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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Holland, MI

Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk
‪23 min drive‬
Tunnel Park
‪24 min drive‬
Holland State Park
‪24 min drive‬
Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

EXPERIENCE 'THE OWL'S PERCH'~~
Completely renovated 5 bedroom cottage- comfortably accommodates small or large groups (up to 14). Situated at the top of Macatawa 's north hill and wedged between Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan peninsula. The Owl's Perch is only 5-7 minute stroll to the picturesque beach at Lake Michigan, Big Red Lighthouse and Historic Holland Channel.
The Cottage is warmed by the beautiful woodwork, stone fireplace and sunny skylights.Open living concept, large, open style kitchen with upscale appliances.
Natural light pours in from the wall of patio doors and skylights bringing the outside in and the large wrap around deck greets the inside out!
Owl's Perch is nicely furnished with quality & comfortable furniture, your well-behaved dog will love it too!
Amenities include;
linens, towels, kitchenware, washer/dryer, WiFi, cable, new gas grill

This unique area is truly one of a kind, and the cottage
make-over the same~ you might even catch a glimpse of one of the nesting owls or our friendly bald eagle!
Quaint Saugatuck / Douglas located 8 miles south, downtown Holland a short 8 minute drive east. Both areas offer casual to fine dining, arts and crafts, unique shopping, concerts in the parks, well known Farmers Markets, miles of bike paths, dog parks and many other activities!

Property manager

Kathy Bright

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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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 2 pets total)

Well-behaved dogs, maximum of 2

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Renters signature is required on Liability Waiver upon arrival. Contactless Procedures Implemented and Required. Cottage Guidelines strictly followed

Number of guests strictly limited to number on request form.

No Smoking / No Parties

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

Macatawa

Located in Macatawa, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Holland, MI

What's nearby

Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 13 min drive - 7.6 km
Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 23 min drive - 19.8 km
Tunnel Park - 24 min drive - 19.5 km
Holland State Park - 24 min drive - 20.3 km
Ottawa Beach - 25 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

Holland Station - 15 min drive
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Captain Sundae - ‬9 min drive
‪Beechwood Grill - ‬15 min drive
‪Captain Sundae - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Prime Seasonal Availability~ lake, beach & dog friendly, pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Prime Seasonal Availability~ lake, beach & dog friendly,?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prime Seasonal Availability~ lake, beach & dog friendly,?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Prime Seasonal Availability~ lake, beach & dog friendly, located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sanctuary Woods Preserve and Lake Michigan. DeGraaf Nature Center and Laketown Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

kristin t.

13 July 2024

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

Family Vacation

Spent the week with my family for a beach getaway. Loved the house and the location. House was clean and AC worked great on those hot afternoons. Walk up and down to beach is a little hard for little ones and the older ones but overall it was amazing to just walk down to the beach at anytime. House had anything and everything you could think of from games to beach chairs the only draw back was the grill. The grates were completely rusted over and not safe to use but that was our only complaint. Will be back again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gary S.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

The weather and the beach were absolutely beautiful! The location was not great. There is no yard, and there is no dining table inside. Fortunately, we were able to eat dinners outside. Getting back in there is complicated as the road is one way and very narrow. This became a bigger challenge when a tree fell and blocked the entrance for a few days…but not typical. Overall, we made the best of things and had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Lee G.

19 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice location, property needs attention

We liked the house overall but it really needs some maintenance. No hot water when we arrived. Property manager responded to correct the problem. The deck was not usable due to lack of cleanliness. Washing machine was unreliable. No ironing board which made it challenging to prepare for our wedding-related activities. Someone else’s dirty clothes left in dresser drawer. Ants found throughout. Window cranks didn’t always work. Our family enjoyed the lake. It is a beautiful spot!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

3 June 2023

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

Graduation weekend

The property was absolutely perfect! We had family coming in from several states and needed a place to be together to celebrate our grandson‘s graduation. The rooms were perfectly laid out. We have places for babies, young children and adults! Access to the beach, the lighthouse and the beautiful sunsets was icing on the cake. Thank you so much for letting us use it!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

14 Oct 2022

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

Great cottage for a family vacation

We rented the cottage to get our children and grandchildren together. It was an excellent space for everyone to decompress, relax, and visit. The walk to the beach was doable for both the toddlers and there was a small playground right across from the cottage that helped tire them out. We spent a day each in Saugatuck and downtown Holland for shopping, both within a short drive. The cottage kitchen was well appointed and the grill was easy to use. The only issue we ran into was storms that caused the power to go out the 1st night there. And it wasn't really a problem but a good reminder to pack for emergencies, as well. There were no candles or flashlights in the cottage, but fortunately we had a flashlight and someone else had a couple of battery operated camping lanterns which saw us through until the power came back on. Overall, it was a great stay and we really enjoyed the cottage and the location!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corey S.

12 Sept 2022

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

Great week at he beach

Ideal for our family, 2 young children and 5 adults

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

27 Aug 2022

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

Wow. Just an amazing stay

Very clean, well maintained, great communication and location! It's a perfect tucked away spot with private beach to explore and relax / take in the sun. Wish downside was having to leave. The pictures are spot on and even the dog loved the house. Excellent patio to relax and listen to the wind and watch the deer. Thank you for the amazing service!!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily M., South Lyon, MI

19 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful stay

We very much enjoyed this rental. Parking was easy and it was nice to have room for 5 cars. The house was very comfortable and having a great room/kitchen had room for all. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils, appliances, etc. Host was super responsive. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Caro, MI

25 May 2022

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

Great House, Great Location

This place is awesome! Plenty of space, clean and nice decor. Loved the house. Plenty of room and everything you need for a big family group. The Macatawa area is so interesting and fun to explore. I grew up on the east side of Michigan and never heard of it, so it was a very pleasant surprise. The short walk to the beach, down hill through a very unique neighborhood did not get old. The beach is amazing and the walk out to the lighthouse, at sunset was unforgettable. We stayed for a very warm week in May and needed to turn on the air conditioning but found it wasn’t working. We called Kathy and she had someone there to fix it within a few hours. Would love to go back again in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley G.

24 Sept 2021

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

Great house for multiple people close to the beach

Excellent house for our family which included 3 kids, 2 parents, and 2 grandparents, which could easily fit more. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances and such. The beach is maybe a 5 minute walk down the hill, which was very convenient. We could easily see coming back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

thomas r.

17 Sept 2021

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

A great weekend!

Beautiful comfortable house with plenty of room. It had everything we needed. Easy walk to the beach. Went there many times a day(early morning walk, to swim, for sunset, at night to see the stars). Kathy made everything from signing up to rent to check out so easy. Close to so many things: Saugatuck Dune Rides, Dutch Village, Zoo in Grand Rapids. Going back next year! We’ve been guests of VRBO properties for years. This is one of the best!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

LaVerna N., Redding

15 Sept 2021

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

Sibling Reunion

We had a great family visit in Macatawa. The home was just as advertised, with everything we needed. We loved the location; it was beautiful & a short walk to Lake Michigan. Listening to the waves on the lake at night was an added bonus. Prior to our visit, we studied some of the history of Macatawa & it's influence in L. Frank Baum's book, The Wizard of Oz.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

2 Sept 2021

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

Ideal Lake Michigan Beach House

This was our third time staying at Owl’s Perch and it won’t be our last. We love the neighborhood with its easy access to a WONDERFUL beach. The house itself is very well appointed, plenty of room, comfortable seating, fireplace, everything you need in the kitchen (bring your own food of course), gas grill on the deck, usable beach equipment in the shed, etc. Kathy (the manager) is very responsive and helpful. Highly recommended.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

15 July 2021

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

We had a wonderful week at the beach.

The house was perfect for us all Kathy was a great host. She was very responsive to all our questions. We had a great week at the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dee R., Holton

11 July 2021

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

Large accommodations with walking distance of Lake Michigan

Although the drive to the Owl Perch within the Macatawa Association seemed twisty, turning and steep, just think of it as a driveway, not a road. Very clean and well stocked supplies which was appreciated by our 10 adults, 2 teenagers and a dog. Communication with Kathy Bright was EXCELLENT! She is very responsive and answers all questions. A great place to walk (despite hills), lovely neighborhood and nice views of Lake Michigan. It is about a 10 minute inclined walk to Lake Michigan—not a problem unless someone has mobility problems. Close to Saugatuck, Douglas and downtown Holland. We absolutely enjoyed are week at the Owl’s Perch.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rich W.

23 June 2021

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

Great Property

We spent a very comfortable five days at Owl's Perch. Very comfortable accommodations - we had 6 adults and a toddler and there was plenty of room. Thoughtful & modern amenities as well. Kitchen was well-appointed as well. Will definitely stay here again if the property is available.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

30 May 2021

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

Great vacation

Can't tell how wonderful our stay was in Michigan. Everything was just wonderful! House, beach, everything was so great!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

12 Jan 2021

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

It was perfect for the holidays

Our stay was great. It was a nice quite get away for the holidays-especially in the midst of a pandemic. The house was clean and very well stocked with what we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

2 Nov 2020

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

Beautiful Fall Retreat.

Our cottage stay was the perfect location for our mid-October visit to Holland. Temperatures were cool, but the colors were warm and welcoming, much like our host and cottage owner, Kathy. First of all, Kathy was very responsive during the online reservation process. She sent timely reminder emails including just before our trip. The information was very thorough and clear and made it easier to find her cottage. The check-in process was simple where we just sent a text message to the owner and Kathy quickly replied. We had no issues during our stay but were comforted to know the ease and responsiveness of communicating directly with the owner. The cottage is at the top of a winding hill. The road leading to the cottage is narrow in almost feels like we are driving on a wide bike path. Because we arrived at night, It was difficult to see up the narrow winding road to Kathy's cottage. Hence, I appreciated the detailed directions that brought us to the front steps of the cottage. The cottage is beautifully remodeled with comfortable and relaxing seating both on the main level and lower level. The kitchen is well stocked with necessary utensils. There is a large counter with stools for dining instead of a sit-down table. Because we were at the cottage in the fall, we did not take advantage of the larger outdoor dining seating on the large deck which would be very enjoyable in the summer. This cottage will be ideal for a larger or multiple family gathering, especially with the double bunk room which would easily sleep six children or guests (2 double/single bunk bed combo). The cottage community itself is beautiful and maintains a historic feel even though many of the cottages are new and modern. The "short walk" to the beach does require a walk down a steep hill which also means going back up again. This made for invigorating morning runs. The Holland community is beautiful with many restaurants and fun downtown shopping. We most enjoyed just sitting and relaxing in the cottage which was our "home" for our short stay. Thank you Kathy for your hospitality! Dan V.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

25 Sept 2020

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

Daughters wedding

I stayed at the owls perch with my family for my daughters wedding ! The house was very comfortable and very close to the water and the lighthouse ! I would highly recommend it and would stay there again !

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caleb E., Ann Arbor

26 Aug 2020

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

Lake Weekend

Outstanding community and charming property; we had a wonderful time at Owl's Perch, and Kathy made everything totally easy. Would recommend the property and Kathy to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Rachael E.

21 Aug 2020

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

Absolutely what was needed!

We had a wonderful experience renting this property. Communication with owner was efficient. Expectations were spot on because property description was very accurate. We truly had a great vacation with no added stress. Everyone even agreed that the hill up and down to the beach was a “bonus” because it helped ease the guilt of eating all the extra snacks and helped get the kids and dogs tired out for a good nights sleep.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sally C., Indianapolis

22 July 2020

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

Great Location

We loved our stay at Owl's Perch. Kathy was excellent to work with- we had a wonderful week vacation. The location and house is perfect for our family. We have been coming to this area for 15 years. We will definitely stay at Owl's Perch again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Alan M.

1 July 2020

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

Beautiful neighborhood

Property was as expected for a vacation rental.

Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Patricia "Patti" & John L., Mesa AZ

21 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great family get-away

Loved the area, Liked the house

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Bright

Why they chose this property

Uniquely located between Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa, gated Macatawa Park offers a wide white sandy beach, trails & activities and gorgeous views~~
Access to iconic Big Red Lighthouse, Historical Holland Harbor, Boat & Bike Rentals.
Create and Own ~ Your Own Memories!

What makes this property unique

Owls Perch offers exclusive private access to beautiful Lake Michigan Beach at Macatawa Park. In addition, a walk to Iconic Big Red and Historic Holland Channel is just minutes away! Cottage premises conveniently allows for up to 5 vehicles and 12-14 guests.
The large wrap around deck is enjoyed thru-out the summer extending the living area of the cottage.
Full size washer/dryer, updated kitchen appliances, granite counter tops with a large cooking area and lovely furnishings complete the picture at this very well maintained, comfortable home~~~ many guests return year after year to capture a beautiful vacation memory.

Languages:

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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