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Quintessential Lake Michigan Cottage with Private Beach

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On the beach
On the beach
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12103 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Holland, MI
  • Tunnel Park
    3 min drive
  • Tunnel Park Beach
    3 min drive
  • Holland State Park
    5 min drive
  • Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
    8 min drive

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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.

Quintessential Lake Michigan Cottage with Private Beach

“PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROPERTY DOES NOT HAVE AIR CONDITIONING.”

This vintage gem of a cottage is located right on Lake Michigan with access to sandy beachfront and deck overlooking the shoreline leading to shared stairs that take you directly to the shared beach access. Updated sun-room offers panoramic views and has comfy sitting area and additional dining table. Main floor also offers cozy living room with TV, sunny kitchen with plenty of counter space and full bath. Upper level sleeps up to 10 in 4 separate bedrooms with additional 1/2 bath and is laid out as follows:

Room 1 - 2 full beds
Room 2 - 1 queen bed
Room 3 - 1 set of twin bunks
Room 4 - 1 full bed and 1 twin

There is a futon located on the main floor as well for additional guests.

CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES
Check-In Time: 4 pm
Check-Out Time: 10 am
*Please note that early check-ins and late checkouts are not available.

PARKING
There is space for four vehicles.

THE LOCATION
This cottage is located just five minutes from Holland State Park, 3 minutes from Tunnel Park and 15 minutes from award winning downtown Holland. Miles of bike paths along Lakeshore Drive paths connect to both parks as well.


CANCELLATION POLICY
-100% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
-50% refund (minus a VRBO service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
-No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before the reservation date.

There are no refunds for early departures, reduction of nights rented, or delayed arrivals due to inclement weather or any other factor. Please consider trip insurance to protect your investment.

MANAGEMENT
This property is managed locally by BVW Unsalted Vacations Property Management in Holland, MI. We provide all professionally laundered linens, bath and beach towels, and a starter supply of paper and cleaning products along with emergency maintenance services.

Check-in is a breeze; drive straight to your rental and let yourself in with a unique lock code. We'll send you all the information you need including directions, access code, and instructions so you'll be ready to rest, relax and rejuvenate! Contact one of our Escape Artists today and let us help you plan your perfect getaway!

All BVW Unsalted Vacations rentals follow local and state tax rules. Your reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Damage Protection policy.

Please note that all guests are required to sign a rental agreement within 48 hours of making their reservation. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the reservation. Thank you for your cooperation!

Enjoy your Unsalted Vacation - free of stress, free of salt!

REVIEWS
"It was such a treat to be right on Lake Michigan and to be able to see it from the house. We liked the vintage feel of the house, like stepping back in time. The views from the enclosed porch, the deck, and the upstairs window were spectacular. We could hear the waves at night, lulling us to sleep.. Our children enjoyed swimming and playing on the beautiful private beach. It was a fabulous experience all around!"
Jackie M.

"We had a lovely stay at this vintage cottage on Lake Michigan. There were plenty of beds/bedrooms for our family and the beach was beautiful. The house was clean and ready for us when we arrived. This is second house we have rented with BVW Unsalted and we’ve had a great experience both times."
Hilary K.

"This is a great beach cottage! You cannot get any closer to the beach. The views were amazing and we enjoyed private beach access each day. What an amazing location!"
Joshua R.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. The cottage offers a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a balcony
  • Just a 2-minute walk from Lake Michigan and a 3-minute drive from Tunnel Park
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Holland cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

BVW Unsalted Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1112 sq ft (103 sq m)

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite 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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Quintessential Lake Michigan Cottage with Private Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DR B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nook visit
Property accurately advertised
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach paradise
This is a great beach cottage! You cannot get any closer to the beach. The views were amazing and we enjoyed private beach access each day. What an amazing location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Helen L., Skokie

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location for family getaway
5 adults and 4 children, we enjoyed the proximity to the beach, beach chairs and a parasol were provided, ate outside every evening overlooking the lake, used the bbq provided. Property was clean with plenty of beach/towels and bedding, a couple of games and puzzles, plenty of books for when we took a break from the beach. Steps up to the front of the house for entry, and a staircase down the dune to get to the beach, managed well by our 3.5 year old. Lovely location for a great price.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Glorious Lake View
We had a wonderful Father’s Day gathering for my family of all adult children. Being where there was a view of the lake from the house when it was chilly and a nice deck/overlook area to sit when it was warm was good for my Lake Therapy.” We are a close knit family so it works for us, but the sleeping quarters are not very private. Quaint and basic - old fashioned kitchen with updated appliances. Some of the pans needed attention before use. It was a bit of a challenge to find. There was a sign by the driveway but still very difficult to see the number to see which house was correct.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

katy n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful location. Cozy old fashioned cottage
We loved our stay. Right on the beach. Beautiful sunsets. The description is exactly what it says it is. An old fashioned cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen S.

Misrepresented
The property at night is almost impossible to find. The driveway was not even possible to get close to the house because of garage damage. The stairs were so steep our older friends had to check into a hotel. The overall condition of the bathrooms was unbailable ( pipes glued and just sticking thru the walls) for a fee of over $ 400 a night the facility should be user friendly. We own the largest parking lots and event centers in the US Gate Ten Events. The presentation of this unit leaves much to be desired.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Gerry Z.

Had a great family gathering
Overall a good experience. Just a few comments: My son-in-law has allergies so the lack of a good ventilation fan in the bathroom, the caulk in the shower showing evidence of mold and the shower curtain hanging so low that it touched the floor and not able to dry out was not a good combination for him and he had a day of not feeling well because of those issues. Also you may want to replace at least one of the boards on the walkway as it passes the upper patio deck area. The board in questions is very spongy and possibly could let loose and allow someone to be injured.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
Great easy stay. The kids, ages 3-10, had so much fun. Water was beautiful for swimming, kayaking and playing. Beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overlook nook
Very nice. Given the location, it could have used a bit better marking for the house address. Also, lighting outside could be improved. But overall very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
great views, cozy, not fancy. Needs a few small improvements
Overall, cozy and fine for my small group (3 adults). Although house sleeps 12, I would not recommend more than 8 people, as only 1 shower and only 8 chairs for dinner tables (1 in kitchen, one in front room). Kitchen was in need of some inexpensive but essential items: there were only 4 forks, but plenty of spoons, plates, cups, and cooking pots, mixing bowls. Needs: cheese grater; can opener (existing one not functional); FORKS!!; an 8x8" and/or 9x13" baking pan to make lasagne, cornbread, casserole, etc; more plastic storage containers for leftovers There was plenty of cookware for stovetop, but not much appropriate for use in the oven.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

WILLIAM H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location is majestic..BUT...
This property location and view is stellar. However, the management of the property seems to be lacking. I was not happy with the lack of CLEANLINESS and some very simple items that were either broken completely(e.g. outdoor grill, cabinets) or in dire need of attention. A handyman could quickly and inexpensively fix some of the things that need attention but after emailing the property managers I received no response. I'd stay in the area again for sure but this property really needs some TLC!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
Worked great for our family. Loved sitting on deck watching water and sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jim A., Battle Creek, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Amazing view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., Lansing, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay on a beautiful property!
I rented this property with a few other friends and we had a great stay! We were nowhere near capacity of the property which allowed us all to socially distance as much as possible. The beach is just a few steps down and the view from the top of the bluff by the house is gorgeous! The house is nice enough with a cottage feel but also plenty comfy and in a great location close to Holland and other attractions. I would definitely rent this property again. Thank you for a fun stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness
All about Lake Michigan
This is exactly what we were looking for on a Lake Michigan—sunset views, lake access and enough beds for our group. It was just as advertised and management was very responsive when we called about an appliance problem. The stairs to the lake serve a number of nearby houses so you can expect some people walking through the property. Easy to rent a boat or jet ski on Lake Macatawa and drive it back to the property for day use. Easy drive to Downtown Holland. Would definitely consider renting again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Angela J., Kalamazoo USA

Liked: Cleanliness
1930s cottage with panoramic lake views
It was what I expected and what I was looking for __ in a beach getaway. An old-school, cottage style feel & smell (musty, but in a cottagy camping way) --goes away when you open windows. I loved the old beadboard walls, light fixtures, Knotty pine and openess. There were four of us and it was very comfortable. I think many more than 6 it would be crowded (at least for me). It has a user friendly kitchen, old windows with latches (very cool), cupboards that don't close right (perfect). Heated main bath (works like a charm) w/stand-in shower. Two bedrooms face Lake Michigan. The swimming and views are incredible! Stairs are probably 60 but easy to walk up & down. _ Really nice location. Quiet & private. Nice neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location!
We had a wonderful time during our stay here. The view is amazing and we were fortunate to have weather making daily beach time possible. We spent most of our time down at the beach or playing games/eating meals in the screened in porch to enjoy the view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
lake michigan stay
Location is perfect. Cottage is much older than it looks in the photos. It has charm, but a bit too pricey for no dishwasher, no washer/dryer, and not enough outlets. Fans in bedrooms but no way to plug them in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
The property was as advertised. It’s not big, not air-conditioned, and the water pressure and temperature can be funky. But we knew all that going in. The location is ideal, and the view is perfect. Our kids loved the beach. With plenty of shade and lots of fans, it didn’t get too hot inside. Check in and out were easy. The neighbors were friendly. We will have great memories from our vacation on Lake Michigan.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Chantel D.

nice view, but needs more amenities
We loved the view, of course, and the grill, clothesline, and kids' toys. With the hot and wet weather, we came needing to clear the musty hot air inside the cottage with air conditioning, but there is none (which we knew). There are fans, but not many outlets so the cords we're a bit tricky for small kids upstairs. No blankets with which to snuggle up in the evenings when it was 56 degrees. There were ample fruit flies in the kitchen when we arrived and they never left. Laundry would be a plus, but obviously tough for the space. The only way to bath our kids was tough with not much water pressure in the shower, but a ton of pressure in the kitchen sink?! The water is scalding hot out of all faucets, dangerous for kids. There was an awesome welcome basket, thank you to the owner. We really needed more personal house info how-tos, because the only information was general from BVW and that didn't answer questions specific to the rental home (i.e. the dishwasher). Thank you for the stay, it is just too pricey without the amenities for summer time at the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Esther R.

Beautiful location and welcoming hosts who responded quickly to small problems even on a holiday.
Wonderful location, it really was steps to a great beach. There was no air conditioning, but they brought fans and most of the time we had a breeze from the lake. Really terrific spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marian M.

Everything you need for a large group...BUT the BEST part is the location and views.very clean !
We have always enjoyed..this home and private beach...it was everything our family had hoped for. Will go again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Wonderful!!
The property was beautiful, and was right on the lake, with easy water access and beautiful sunsets. I would definitely stay on the property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rise T.

Amazing Vacation at Barker Cottage...WOW!!
Barker Cottage was wonderful! The cottage itself is beautifully remodeled, and reflects the peace and serenity of Lake Michigan. Decorated in a beach theme, we were able to totally immerse ourselves in relaxation the moment we walked through the door. I loved being able to make morning coffee while looking out at the panoramic view of the beach. This set the tone for the entire day. There are ample sleeping areas provided so that an extended family can bond there. There was space for everyone to have their own niches, while the common areas also were roomy. The deck at the TOP of the stairs was our outside happy gathering place. There were also 2 landings with benches going down to the beach. The outdoor grill on the deck gave us the opportunity to enjoy outside cooking experiences. A big bonus was watching all the fun activity on the lake (which our grandkids called an "ocean.") Sailboats, parasailers, and skiiers all added to the fun. While we enjoyed our own private beach area, there are plenty of others near to add to the fun and excitement. The town of Holland has many fun things to do. There are the "Mom and Pop" charming places, as well as the large convenience stores. Wonderful eateries, and the Farmers' Market (on Wednesdays and Saturdays) is always a huge hit. Everything we needed was close by. Barker Cottage is a wonderful place to visit and a tough place to leave. We are looking forward to our next family experience there this Summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018