Charming Rustic Cottage In Port Sheldon Beach Association.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

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Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

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17381 Ottawa Trail, West Olive, MI, 49460

Veldheer Tulip Gardens
‪16 min drive‬
Dutch Village
‪17 min drive‬
Holland State Park
‪18 min drive‬
Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 Main level

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2 Main level

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3 Lower level

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

A charming, 4th generation family cottage with privacy and rustic appeal. Main level has a living room / dining area combo, gas fireplace, kitchen ( no dishwasher - no disposal ) 2 bedrooms with twin beds each, 1 full bath and a large deck.

Lower level has a living area with pull out sofa, 1 bedroom with a double bed, 1 full bath and a small deck.

** Due to Covid19 circumstances and for the safety of our guests, we WILL NOT supply linens. We ask guests to provide your own sheets and towels and take them with you upon check out.

** Also, we will supply all disposable paper/plastic plates, bowls and cups for your convenience and safety. Cooking utensils and pans will be available .

Both levels have flat screen TVs, AT&T U-verse Cable and Wireless Internet. Private off road parking adjacent to the cottage.

Easy walk to Lake Michigan beach, pier, Pigeon Lake boat docks, tennis, pickle ball and shuffleboard.

Property manager

Todd Murphy

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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 first aid kit

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Olive

Located in West Olive, this cottage 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

West Olive, MI

What's nearby

Veldheer Tulip Gardens - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
Tunnel Park - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
Dutch Village - 17 min drive - 16.1 km
Windmill Island - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
Holland State Park - 18 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Stable Inn - ‬14 min drive
‪Sandy Point Beach House - ‬14 min walk
‪RedRock Grille - ‬15 min drive
‪The Pipeline Smokehouse & Barn - ‬12 min drive
‪Barn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Rustic Cottage In Port Sheldon Beach Association. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Rustic Cottage In Port Sheldon Beach Association.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Rustic Cottage In Port Sheldon Beach Association.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Rustic Cottage In Port Sheldon Beach Association. located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Sloan Pond and Port Sheldon Natural Area. Olive Shores County Park is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ava F.

14 Aug 2023

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

Great Place to Stay!

The cottage is very cute and is in a gorgeous area. My family had a great time at nearby towns and the beach is perfect! Todd is great! He was quick to answer all of our questions and was the perfect host! We would recommend this cottage to anyone!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi O., Grand Rapids, MI

29 July 2019

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

Relaxation!!

If you want a place to unwind and relax in the peacefulness of the woods with just a quick step to the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan then this cottage is for your family. Our family of 5 did well and loved the atmosphere on the deck. The kitchen is fully stocked to cook. I would highly recommend this place and we hope to return again in the future.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

1 July 2018

Perfectly Quiet Vacation Spot

We spent 4 wonderful nights at this beautiful cottage! Todd was a wonderful host and we couldn’t have asked for a better vacation spot. The beach is a short walk through the woods and was basically empty the entire week. The cottage itself was quaint and the perfect spot for our family vacation, including a 7 year old. The upstairs deck is especially relaxing. It’s located equally from Grand Haven and Holland, and only a bit further to Saugatuck. We would highly recommend this spot!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

27 July 2022

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

Cozy cottage

We had a great relaxing week on our vacation. We enjoyed playing board games and relaxing on the porch while at the house. The private beach with its white sand and clear clean water was beautiful. I felt like I was at the ocean minus the salt water and shells. We enjoyed having a camp fire in one of the fire rings on our last night. Todd is a great host

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

23 Sept 2020

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

Fabulous Deck

Spent a week here with my elderly mother in late August and we both really enjoyed our stay. It's a lovely combination of early 20th-century cottage with updated appliances and somewhat quirky decor. We spent much of our time on the wonderful deck--mostly secluded, covered by trees, and bordered with potted flowering plants. In the age of COVID, it was a great place to host a few extended family members, socially distanced. I spent some time on the beach (easy to get to), usually late in the day, and loved the fact that it was mostly empty. Even though the weather was the 80s most of the time, we were not warm inside. The only real criticism I would have is that there were a few days when we would have welcomed a dehumidifier.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Aug 2020

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

Charming beach cottage

This is a perfect place to spend time in this friendly beach community. The cottage has a very relaxing feel, has everything you might need and is beautifully decorated and put together. The outside space is the star attraction and adds ‘rooms’ - pretty, inviting and set up just right for hanging out , eating and cooking. We had a great time and would happily stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

1 Aug 2020

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

Great getaway, isolated but not too much!

We had a great getaway at Todd's lake cottage. If anything it was even better than the pictures, with a lot of charm and class. Todd is an avid gardener and it shows, even in this woodland setting. The cottage was also well situated - high above the lake and with lots of windows - to get natural breezes, and we didn't find the lack of A/C to be any problem at all. Access to the private beach is available by either walking to the end of the road and then down a bunch of steps, or by driving through a private gate to a small parking lot and then walking along a boardwalk - we used both. When using the second, we were able to use our wagon with beach wheels to take more gear, and it was perfect for this situation. Most of the locals use golf carts. We saw several amazing sunsets from the beach! Todd provided an information packet via email before our trip and a hard copy in person, and we found this very useful. We went kayaking; we visited Holland, Grand Haven, and Saugatuck; and the kids (teens) went blueberry picking. As others have said the cottage was well equipped, which we haven't always found to be the case with vacation rentals. Also as others have mentioned, the lower level is completely separate from the upper level. This was kind of nice for us - like having our own private suite (although TV noise does carry upstairs.) Also there is open loft space above the two upstairs bedrooms, so they are not entirely private either. This was all fine with our group but maybe not for everyone. In all it was a great trip and we would definitely go back!

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

22 Aug 2019

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

Wonderful getaway

The cottage was the perfect family vacation spot and the owner was very friendly.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

1 Oct 2018

Wonderful retreat and easy access to Lake Michigan shores

My husband and 2 adult children absolutely LOVED this cottage for many reasons. It is very charming. The decor is so well thought out, interesting, comfortable. We loved the feeling of being in a secluded cottage but with easy access to restaurants,etc. Because it is a part of an older association there is a sense of ease, history, and being well loved by all those lucky enough to be a part of this wonderful place. The magnificent Lake Michigan with all of it's beauty is just foot steps away. Todd's attention to detail including the beautiful deck's were very much enjoyed with the plants, flowers, etc. We spent much time on the decks. We also liked the fact that the downstairs offers a complete separate retreat. Everything that we needed was available. I can't say enough good things about how much we all loved the absolute charm of this cottage. Also, Todd was very prompt and easy to work with and his man on the site, Mike, was great with walking us through the ins and outs of our stay. For the record- I am not related to Todd in any way- I'm just a person that was lucky enough to find this cottage on VRBO.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Pat L.

21 Aug 2018

Rustic Cottage in Port Sheldon

My daughter and her family stayed for two weeks in the cottage and they found it charming and especially enjoyed the deck. Their only complaint was the lack of air conditioning since it was hot and humid for most of their stay. The cottage is surrounded by trees so the house stayed fairly cool but the humidity you can only remove with air conditioning. We plan to rent again in the future.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Lisa R., Cincinnati Ohio

10 Aug 2018

Charming cottage nestled among the trees

The cottage is very private quietly nestled in the trees. Sitting on the deck felt like being in a treehouse! Very cool! The cottage had a lot of charm and Todd had thought of our every need including rounding up a baby gate for our one year old granddaughter. That being said the layout of the cottage was not convenient with small children. We didn’t realize you had to use outside stairs to reach the bedroom, bath, and sitting room on the lower level. We would stay here again but without the little ones along.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Todd M., todd@toddmurphyevents.com

7 Sept 2017

Delightful

I have to say, your cottage is so charming! I am amazed at how you utilized every little space and made it functional. Your small kitchen has to be one of the most efficient and well equipped that I have ever seen! To top that off, you have provided so many areas for people to spread out and have their own space if needed. I enjoyed relaxing on the patio and watching a squirrel run from tree to tree pulling off the acorns and then letting them drop to the ground! When a humming bird made an appearance one morning, it was such a wonderful surprise! And to add to all of this, some of your neighbors were very friendly. So, yes, we did have a relaxing weekend and we were so glad to have chosen your condo over the others.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

12 Sept 2015

Port Sheldon's get-away destination

For the past three years, a visit to this cabin has been the highlight of my travel experiences for the year. The first two years, my visits coincided with the September/October ArtPrize events in Grand Rapids, an easy half-hour drive inland. (It's one of the largest arts' events in the world and attracts artists and collectors from all over.) Vacations for me include spreading some oil paint on a new canvas or pushing a pencil across the paper in my drawing pad...this cabin on the dunes has been the perfect "get-away" destination for me! It provides a quiet, secluded studio atmosphere with plenty of space to entertain or just kick back and loaf! This year, my schedule allowed me an early-summer three weeks on the Lake Michigan shore. Arriving in earlier in the summer meant something new during my Michigan visits: evenings of theater at Hope College in Holland, MI, just a 20-minute drive away. Saugatuck Center for the Arts also offers a strong summer theater season. There are many wonderful restaurants, quaint shops and galleries available in Holland, Saugatuck, Grand Haven and Grand Rapids. At the cabin, having the separate lower level meant my guests had a more private space to seclude themselves with a good book or movie. The center of activities for me -- other than the long walks in the dunes or painting along the shore -- is always in the upper level of the cabin. The gas grill and large deck make a perfect combination for memorable family gatherings. While I could talk about being used to having a dish washer or disposal at home, the absence of them in this cabin created some nice opportunities for quiet family times together. (Like many of my friends, I grew up hearing "Do you want to wash or dry?") I've met so many wonderful people on my visits to this Port Sheldon cabin -- folks who live there full-time as well as people who come in for a week (or two) vacation. I understand some of the people who rent this cabin will bring their boat and spend days fishing near the docks on the lake or heading out onto the Lake Michigan for one of the fishing tournaments. I think about half the people who live there full-time also have a kayak and spend sunny afternoons paddling past the docks and beaches. I'm looking forward to future visits to Port Sheldon. (I'm still trying to figure out a way to get to ArtPrize this year....oh, well, there's always next year!) I give this rental my highest ratings.

About the host

Hosted by Todd Murphy

Why they chose this property

The current owners are 4th generation family members who have been part of Port Sheldon Beach Association since the 1930's. The cottage is still enjoyed each summer by family and now open to small families to relax in our summer paradise.

What makes this property unique

The open air indoor living spaces and outdoor deck are combined with a large 8 foot sliding glass door and many original 6 panes windows surrounding all sides of the cottage. There is no central A/C but most times it is not needed. It is like a tree house with shimmering Lake Michigan water through the woods. Private beach access steps from the cottage and private boat dock available upon request.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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2 bathrooms

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