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Reviews of Historic cottage by Holland State Park and Lake Michigan

Historic cottage by Holland State Park and Lake Michigan
Holland, MI

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 couples to attend a Holland wedding
Lovely historic cottage in a unique setting of associated historic cottages. Wonderful screened porch. Only drawback was the poor queen bed mattress upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne N.

Comfortable
Everything was good and the beds were wonderful We all slept great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas b.

Liked: Cleanliness
really neat place!
the pictures really tell the story - the outdoor areas, the veranda, the rooms, the decor -- just a really neat fun getaway, right where Lake Mac and Lake Mich meet - what more could anyone ask for! The only negative is being sad to leave and wishing you could stay a little longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister Reunion
This was a perfect place for my 3 Sisters and myself having a weekend Reunion. It was within walking distance of the Holland Lighthouse and that made it great for one of us who loves Lighthouses. The area had some great restaurants that we enjoyed and the Farmers Market was great fun on Saturday too. Harriet the owner was very easy to reach and get assistance as we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little place with charm
I loved this stay and would totally recommend it. The walk to the lake is fabulous. My only hesitation in recommending it was, as described in the great communication from the host, was the parking and wayfinding was pretty tricky since we got in late at night. Providing a precise GPS location would have definitely coming in handy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cottage near beach
Location was excellent and was peaceful and quiet. It was a short walk, or drive, to the beach. Everything we needed was there except it would be good to provide shower soap in both bathrooms and not just shampoo.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vintage Charm
Wonderful location. Very cute vintage but has all the necessities and then some for a wonderful enjoyable stay. Walking distance to favorite ice cream and beach. Was in awe with the vintage artifacts merged with beach theme. Host was very receptive and loved them games and books.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

kelly h.

Awesome location
This home is just a short walk (about .3 miles) on a picturesque boardwalk to a beautiful beach. The sunset was stunning!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tami W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location and charming property
The location of this property was fabulous. A short walk to the beach and connected to very cool paths to the state park and lake Michigan. The area is quaint and historic, and the house was very charming. The furnishings could use some updating, but the things were very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marjorie S., Atlanta

Great location
The location to the beach can't be beat, but furnishings are showing wear and it could use a refresh. No window coverings in some bedrooms and bathrooms. Wouldn't recommend for those traveling with toddlers or folks with mobility challenges, but good for others looking for a porch with a view and short walk to ice cream and the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was Great
Great location. Harriet was very responsive when contacted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Diane J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage
We had a great stay and the location was excellent. We enjoyed lots of time at the beach and biking on the bike paths. Some furnishings and fixtures could use a bit of repair, but that’s to be expected in an older home. Overall it fit our needs very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry R., New Palestine

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
This house is straight out of the movie Dan in Real Life. From the porch you can see the water with sailboats and such. Ot was very relaxing. Everything you would need is provided. The walking paths are great leading to the private beach and the other way to Holland State Park. You can walk to the General Store and to get ice cream. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun getaway
Great location to the beach !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming house
We had a three generation family get away and we had a lovely time. This is a charming house filled with sea-themed knick knacks. It was furnished with plenty of towels and blankets. The kitchen was well appointed with plenty of dishes, pots and pans, etc. It was very easy access to the lake. The owner/manager was very responsive to my pre-visit inquiries and was also very helpful to our on- site call about extra parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage
We had a wonderful time staying in this charming cottage which is a short walk to the beach. The beds were all very comfortable and the cottage had everything we needed. Perfect locations for enjoying Lake Michigan and the quaint town of Holland. Harriett was very responsive. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Awesome location! Loved the history of Holland! Great family vacation spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and Peaceful Location
We greatly enjoyed our relaxing stay at this quaint, peaceful cottage. Everything was exactly as described. Loved sitting on the large screened-in porch, listening to the sounds of nature. Plan to come back for a longer.stay next time. The only suggestion for improvement is for blinds or shades to be in all the bedrooms. Thanks for a fabulous mini getaway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House is nice. Lots of character
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation
My graduated from a college in the area. We came from out of town as well as my two sons. It was a perfect meeting place. The location by the beach was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

Liked: Cleanliness
One night stop over
The accommodations were relaxing. The deer were somewhat thrilling. If I had read about the approach to the property before we got there it would have been more enjoyable. Nice, clean surroundings. I wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Reunion Weekend
7 friends returned to Holland to celebrate our graduation from Hope College 50 years ago. This cottage provided us with the ideal setting for our gathering. First of all, Harriet is an excellent communicator, answering emails so promptly. Secondly, the cottage was immaculately clean upon our arrival. With plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for all and cozy areas for eating and talking, we spread out and really enjoyed our time together. The kitchen was very well equipped, too. And third, what a grand location with easy access to Lake Mac, Lake Michigan and Mt Pisgah. It is an older cottage with uneven floors, a claw foot tub in one bathroom and steep, uncarpeted stairs up to the second floor, but we are an agile group and had no problems. We loved this cottage's quirky charms and highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little get-away
We very much enjoyed our stay. Perfect table for playing cards. The 3 seasons porch is a nice spot but it was a bit chilly during our visit so we didn't utilize it. We really liked the sitting area as it made you feel like you were in a tiny library. We did have a little trouble figuring out where to park as the name on the parking spots is different than whats in the directions. We would definetly come back as we only got to enjoy it for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, would rent again!
Gorgeous location, the place was charming! Beds very comfortable. All the amenities provided were great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
We adored this little cottage! It was so convenient to visit Holland and was absolutely adorable! The host was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holland stay
In town for a wedding, cute beach house very clean. Sooo much better than a hotel!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

John F., Cedar Lake, Indiana

Cute and quaint
Overall great place! Very homey feel. Beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nurses get away weekend
It was the perfect house for a nurses reunion. There were 5 of us. Plenty of room. Comfortable with lots of character. Nice big table for playing games. A short walk to the beach. Beautiful Lake Michigan. A short drive to downtown Holland. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Marlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight getaway
This property fit our needs to a tee. We are five neighbor ladies age 56 to 82. This is the first time we have rented a house for our overnight trip. It turned out to be a very good decision. We had room to sit and visit and discuss our plans for the next day. We enjoyed the front porch for our wine and cheese snack and our coffee in the morning. We even saw four deer go through the neighborhood while we were enjoying our coffee. We all agreed that VRBO is the way to go when looking for a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 Generation Family Vacay
This home was perfect for our 3 generation wedding weekend vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Stephanie K.

Fine for what it is
The house is a in a historic district and the house it obviously historic. Some things like the furniture and appliances are outdated and there are a lot of knick knacks that little kids could break. The whole place could use a deep clean but it wasn't terrible. It is walking distance to Lake Michigan and that's really all we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely cottage
Wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location in Historical Community
It was a perfect amount of space for trip with three adults and two kids. Kitchen was well equipment and property had beach equipment and wagon to transport items to and from. Which was great because I forgot my kids beach toys! Parking spot was a bit of a walk to property, wasn’t a huge deal for myself and sister, but worth noting if you have any activity intolerance. We absolutely loved the location between both the lakes. Morning tea on the screened in porch overlooking Lake Macatawa was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage near the beach
We stayed at the cottage as a family group. The cottage a quite spacious, and actually seemed bigger than it looked in the listing - the large screened in porch in particular was amazing, and there's a table on the back deck for fully outdoor dining. The kitchen was basic but functional. It's also only a 10 minute walk to the beach in either direction - one direction is busier but with the state park bathroom, the other without a bathroom but plenty of space even when the other side of the park is busy. Also it was an easy walk to the general store for ice cream or pier for fishing. Overall highly recommended as a place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly Charming
This is a really cute, unique home. Pictures don't do it justice. Eclectic antique vibe and plenty of space. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Michigan retreat
My family loves historic cottages, and this one did not disappoint. The lovely walks and beaches, the charming surrounding neighborhood, ice cream and miniature golf, what's not to love? Thank you for sharing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Beautiful, historic house in a great location - situated between Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan. House is clean, very well appointed, and the entire process was seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful getaway
Historic cottage with lovely screened in front porch. Easy walk to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

loretta b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay!
Property was very nice and described correctly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
We loved our time here! A perfect place to meet up with friends for the weekend. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Stay
We have been coming to the area for over 20 years. This was our first time staying at this location and it was absolutely beautiful. Nice walking distance to everywhere. The property had every you could need for a great stay. The property manager was wonderful to work with and check in and check out process was so easy. We highly recommend this property, we had to move some decorations because we had a little one with us but the cabin was absolutely gorgeous and clean. Front porch was so amazing and we spent a lot of time out there enjoying the views and the furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M., Hinsdale,IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day weekend
Great location and charming cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hope D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Close to Beach!
The property was even better in person, it was absolutely adorable! I am very picky and I found it to be very clean, the bedding was all clean, the floor free from sand which seems impossible being so close to the beach. I would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, beautiful location
We had a wonderful time staying at Harriet's place. The house was exactly as described in the list and was thoughtfully stocked with all the essentials. The location is was ideal — just a short walk to a beautiful beach on Lake Michigan. We look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Liked: Cleanliness
fabulous cottage rental
adorable vintage cottage next door to state park. walk to beach and ice cream. Four sweet bedrooms and a lovely screened in porch to chill on.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben & Nancy D., White Bear Lake, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible cottage to relax and get away.
The location of this cottage is amazing. Perfect distance from beach with everything you may need to enjoy a day in the sun. Can’t wait to come back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Marilyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old house
Didn’t receive check-in info until I called Harriet who fortunately answered my call. Property is quaint and lovely and thoughtfully equipped with today’s amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Looking forward to visiting again
Great location, clean and comfortable. The property manager is friendly and was quick to respond to a couple of inquiries. We’re making plans to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason B., Lincoln, Nebraska USA

Liked: Cleanliness
great place
We had a lot of fun and are thankful to be allowed to stay at the house. The house is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021