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In the Shade, By the Beach -Welcome Home

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Beach nearby
Nestled in the dunes, Casa Arnyek offers unobstructed nature views from every window. This airy home features a large kitchen with high-end appliances and an open concept living area that flows to a backyard deck with a cozy stone fireplace.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

In the Shade, By the Beach -Welcome Home

About the property:

This cozy Grand Haven home is nestled in the dunes with unobstructed nature views from every window. The light and scenery bring the wooded setting right to your back porch. The perfect place to unwind and disconnect by the beach.

The main floor's open concept 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 to an incredible backyard deck area and the stone fireplace perfect for creating lasting memories with family and friends over roasted marshmallows. Upstairs, you will find the three spacious bedrooms including a master suite, two bathrooms with double sinks, and an area to do laundry.

Located between Holland and Grand Haven for convenient shopping and activities. If you are up for a hike, climb the steps off the backyard to enjoy beautiful sunset views over the lake. If you like hiking, swimming, biking, or just laying by the beach; this town has so much to offer!


**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 less than a mile away to enjoy!


Policies:
- No smoking in the home
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- You are responsible for any damages the occur during you stay
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access view of the lake

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

In The Shade, By The Welcome
Beautiful home away from home
In the Shade, By the Beach -Welcome Home West Olive
In the Shade, By the Beach -Welcome Home Private vacation home

About the area

Map
West Olive, MI

What's nearby

  • Kirk Park - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Tunnel Park - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Holland State Park - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Dutch Village - 14 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Hope College - 15 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Marathon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪RedRock Grille - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sandy Point Beach House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kelly’s Bar And Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Simpatico Coffee - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 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 within a 5-minute walk of Sloan Pond and Lake Michigan. Port Sheldon Natural Area is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

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In the Shade, By the Beach -Welcome Home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

A place we look forward to spend our vacation

We very much enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

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

Gals trip

Great trip with friends, coffee on the porch, and beach picnic near by
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy H.

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

Fair stay in MI

We arrived on May . Upon arrival the home was full of gas smell. My husband was able to figure out that the one gas burner was partially on. I contactd the representative and alerted her
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Wedding weekend

We were in town because my son was getting married at Camp Blodgett. We decided to make a 4 day weekend out of it and golf different courses in area too. The house was very nice inside and had plenty of spaces inside to socialize or find a spot yourself. Beds were comfortable, showers were spacious and bedrooms were too. I would definitely stay here again. And definitely take the walk up to the beach overlook.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

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

Lovely location

The location was perfect - close to the beach, shopping and our family, set back in the woods.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela V.

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

Beautiful neighborhood

Came to town for GVSU commencement and perfect place to accommodate the family. Great pathway for morning walks and catching the sunset over Lake Michigan. Access to beach is not for the faint of heart. 100 steps! House is beautiful and perfect bedroom/bath set up to accommodate adults. Houses well stocked with items to make the space feel like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will K.

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

Nice getaway

The home is well furnished with plenty of space for family to visit. The grandkids liked climbing the steps up the dune. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

james w.

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

Grandson

What a wonderful time spending time with our grandson.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Beautiful Location with Full Amenities

The Montana family decided to come to the Michigan family to celebrate Thanksgiving in 2024. This home was a perfect location for the nearby MI family. The home is surrounded by trees and is in an absolute beautiful setting. Kitchen was fully furnished to accommodate seveal homemade meals. The grandparents loved the quiet sitting area off the kitchen for morning coffee and Wordle. The living room was cozy and the proximity of the kitchen table allowed for all to enjoy the TV. Bedrooms were generous in size and very accomodating for 4 adults and 3 children. Bathrooms were spacious. Owners were quick with responses when questions were asked. Garage did have tools availabile to help with the snowfall that occured while we were there. There were several nice parks right down the street. Cant wait to come back in the summer months to enjoy the yard and backdeck, and of course Lake Michigan. Thank you again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Location location location

We enjoyed our stay at Casa Amaryak. The home is located between grand haven and holland MI, close to beaches and a short ride to restaurants and shopping. The house is very clean, spacious, and ideal for cooking. We appreciated that the kitchen had everything we needed. It’s located in a beautiful area!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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