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The 1896 Gatehouse ~ Walk To Live Music and Downtown Holland restaurants/shops!

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Sun loungers
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

The 1896 Gatehouse ~ Walk To Live Music and Downtown Holland restaurants/shops!

Right around the turn of the 20th century, The ​Kollen Park ​gatehouse was the welcome center to the Western Gateway of Holland, Michigan! The GateKeeper welcomed ​travelers arriving from the south to the Lake Macatawa Waterfront at Kollen Park and Downtown Holland! Now, we warmly welcome you to the Gatehouse to enjoy all of the wonderful amenities that Downtown Holland has to offer!

Within just a few blocks walk of this home you can listen to live music​, watch fireworks,​ and ​enjoy ​events all summer long​ right across the street at Kollen Park​! Enjoy sunsets overlooking Lake Macatawa from the back deck! Walk to breakfast at Deboer Bakery ​just a few blocks away or head toward the lakefront and enjoy live music and food on the ​patio​ at the Boatwerks Restaurant​ just short stroll through the park​! Continue on with your walk through downtown ​Holland ​and enjoy a plethora of fabulous restaurants, bars, galleries, coffee shops, ​the farmers market, ​and so much more!

Property manager

Dave

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water tubing 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1294 sq ft (120 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

The Gatehouse Downtown Kollen Park Est. 1896

About the neighborhood

Map
Holland, MI

What's nearby

  • Hope College - 14 min walk
  • Holland Community Aquatic Center - 20 min walk
  • New Holland Brewing - 3 min drive
  • Dutch Village - 7 min drive
  • Windmill Island - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 4 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Big Lake Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fricano's Too - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Beechwood Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪New Holland Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The 1896 Gatehouse ~ Walk To Live Music and Downtown Holland restaurants/shops! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The 1896 Gatehouse ~ Walk To Live Music and Downtown Holland restaurants/shops!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The 1896 Gatehouse ~ Walk To Live Music and Downtown Holland restaurants/shops!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The 1896 Gatehouse ~ Walk To Live Music and Downtown Holland restaurants/shops! located?

Situated in Holland, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Kollen Park / Heinz Waterfront Walkway and Hope College. Holland Museum and Holland Community Aquatic Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

The 1896 Gatehouse ~ Walk To Live Music and Downtown Holland restaurants/shops! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kari B., Marysville, Ohio, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Getaway
We arrived and got in with no problems. Great location to downtown and in walking distance to Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant and nice park close by! The house was very clean and cute. The upstairs bedrooms were nice size but the curtains could be a little darker. Too much light came in and I like it dark when I sleep. I get the mattress protection but our sheets kept coming untucked and drove me crazy ( haha short trip)! The dining table chairs could use a little padding! The lighting I. The downstairs bedroom could be a bit brighter. You couldn’t see anything. We couldn’t figure the tv out with the CC, we couldn’t turn it off. Other than those few personal issues we had a great time and I would recommend this location for future use.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie B.

Holland Charmer
This is a beautifully maintained historical home full of character. We were a family of 6, ranging from 13 to 74 and having one bathroom was challenging at times but we knew that ahead of time. This being an older home has about 20 steps to the 2 upstair bedrooms and the steps are short, a little scary for this 68 year old. The home is situated in sort of an industrial area, one of them being Heinz Company (now we know why sometimes we smelled pickles). Kollen Park is just 2 blocks away and had entertainment 3 of the nights in the bandshell. Our morning walks to the bakery and being close to town was a big plus for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marc v.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not clean
A lot of dust, dead bugs, hair. Not vacuum cleaned before arrival. The location is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great getaway place
My sister, niece, daughter, and I recently stayed for 5 nights. The house is comfortable and in a great location. Dave is also very responsive. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M., Windsor Heights, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed!
Had a great time in this updated antique charm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Casie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in Holland
The house holds so much character. Landscaping is phenomenal. Beautiful view of the water just across the way. Nice park within easy walking distance. We were in town for a wedding at the Boatwerks. Perfect location for this. The only complaint we had were the upstairs beds were uncomfortable but this could be an easy fix with a mattress topper. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B., New Westminster, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and comfortable stay!
We enjoyed our stay at Dave’s house. The house is very comfortable, well-equipped, and spacious. The neighborhood is very walkable and we
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jon C.

Needs a facelift
Great communication with David. The place was in a great location. We went our two little girls and we were able to walk to an awesome park. The place is just old and is in need of a deep clean. The instructions asked us to take off our shoes, but the rugs are old and need replaced and our socks were gross by the end of each day. The place has 3 bedrooms and can accommodate a good number of people, but only has a 4 cup coffee maker. (I actually bought one for $15 and left it there.) With a little bit of an investment in freshening up, this could be a great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
We loved our stay. The property was so convenient to every place we wanted to go see with several options in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location and quiet
Great little get-away place, with space for up to 8. Close to a park for walking and a short distance to the shopping and dining district, as well as the college and several historic spots.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint little cottage within walking distance from the lake
Quaint little cottage within walking distance from the lake. Nice quiet neighborhood very close to the lake and park.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Property was clean, well-kept, plenty of space for our family of 5 to spread out. Close to waterfront park and close to downtown Holland as advertised. We rented bikes and explored the town and just loved the central location, close to everything. We enjoyed making breakfast in the house and made use of the firepit in the backyard one night for some smores. The wildflower gardens around the property are gorgeous and the owner has taken a lot of care to update this house and make it a really lovely place to vacation. I would definitely return and stay again next time we go to Holland!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right amount of space and great location
My three kids each had a bed upstairs, husband and I had the bedroom downstairs and it worked out wonderfully. We were able to walk over to Kollen Park and play, very convenient for driving to anywhere we needed to get to, could walk to DeBoer’s. Beautiful landscaping, I enjoyed sitting on the porch in the mornings with my coffee. Kitchen was stocked, laundry was very convenient and everything went great for our long weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walk to the farmers market
Loved walking to the farmers market, downtown and the park. Well kept house and yard. The perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Debbie G., McLean, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Holland,MI
This was a great house to stay at in Holland, MI. Close to a great park, walking and biking trails. My family of 8, 4 adults and 4 kids 5 yo and younger. There was plenty of room. And we all survived with 1 bathroom. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautifully kept vintage feel in this rustic home!
The home itself is so well kept, well stocked and loved on routinely and is in thee best location! We walked... to the park, the playground, the boardwalk, an amazing dinner and a cute cafe. And a few mile drive to the Holland State Park beach made for such a wonderful lake life beach vacation! We would absolutely stay again and recommend this place, owner, cleaning crew... the whole thing, to anyone! It was lovely!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in Holland
Great little cottage in the heart of Holland, comfortable, clean, functional. Just a stones throw away from Kollen Park, the farmers market, and right on the scenic bike path to Macatawa Park and Big Red lighthouse. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
pandemic getaway
Nice older home great neighborhood close to beaches and food. minor problem with water heater, and Dave resolved super fast
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie O., Bethlehem PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
The Gatehouse was the perfect location and size for my family of 6. It was within walking distance of downtown and the wonderful restaurants of Holland. The check-in process was easy and Dave was great to work with. He answered any questions we had in a timely manner. The house was clean and comfortable, and the antiques added to the charm of the house. The only issue we had with the house was the stairway. The stairs are a little narrow and steep, but after a few trips up and down you got used to them. The doorway at the bottom of the steps was a little short for my six foot five inch boys, but there's nothing you can do about the doorways of these older homes. It was a great place to stay and we would stay there again. Thanks Dave for making our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019