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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach viewBeach view
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Kitchen
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  • Air conditioning
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Holland, MI
  • Popular LocationHolland State Park2 min walk
  • Popular LocationMt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk8 min walk
  • Popular LocationTunnel Park4 min drive
  • AirportGrand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)53 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This was our second time at harbor house. Old house, but bathrooms and kitchen nicely updated. Favorite places are the f...
Daniel V.
Sep 5, 2023

About this property

Entire place

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

WELCOME TO HARBOR HOUSE! STEP BACK IN TIME AND RELAX AT THE BEACH...

Feel like you stepped back into the late 1800's in this stunning circa 1887 cottage with 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the shores of Lake Michigan AND Lake Macatawa. Brand new tiled bathrooms and renovated kitchen. 5 minute walk to enormous Holland State Park/Beach/Playground, "Big Red" Lighthouse, piers, Ottawa Beach marina, Mt. Pisgah, and Ottawa Beach Inn. You can relax and enjoy every moment in this beautiful home. Large dining room, three porches, and multiple areas to relax and enjoy the beauty of Holland, Michigan!

Property manager

Michael Nelson

Languages

German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking due to fire hazard

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Due to age of cottages, NO fires or fireworks!
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

About the neighborhood

Holland

Located on a lake, this vacation home is in Ottawa Beach, a neighborhood in Holland. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Sundae Sundae Golf Golf and Holland Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and water skiing adventures can be found near the property.
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What's nearby

  • Holland State Park - 2 min walk
  • Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk - 8 min walk
  • Ottawa Beach - 16 min walk
  • Tunnel Park - 4 min drive
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 15 min drive
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Captain Sundae - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Captain Sundae - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beechwood Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WELCOME TO HARBOR HOUSE! STEP BACK IN TIME AND RELAX AT THE BEACH... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WELCOME TO HARBOR HOUSE! STEP BACK IN TIME AND RELAX AT THE BEACH...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WELCOME TO HARBOR HOUSE! STEP BACK IN TIME AND RELAX AT THE BEACH...?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WELCOME TO HARBOR HOUSE! STEP BACK IN TIME AND RELAX AT THE BEACH... located?

Located in Ottawa Beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Holland State Park and Lake Michigan. Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk and Ottawa Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

WELCOME TO HARBOR HOUSE! STEP BACK IN TIME AND RELAX AT THE BEACH... Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V., Savage, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second time
This was our second time at harbor house. Old house, but bathrooms and kitchen nicely updated. Favorite places are the front porch and big table on the back shaded deck. Ate outside as much as we could. Everyone want to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful celebration!
Our 50th anniversary celebration was a wonderful time at the beach, on the porch, eating great meals on the deck. Unanimous approval from all, 2-72!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
This area is lovely and the cottage was completely charming. Nice blend of the old charm and yet new modern appliances. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
We had two goals. We wanted to spend time at the beach and we wanted to see the fireworks over Lake Michigan. From this perfect location we were able to enjoy both with ease. The walk to the beach was a breeze for our 30-somethings and the drive for our oldsters was 3 minutes from starting the car to parking it near the beach. Very easy access to the boardwalk, two places for ice cream and other nearby features. We loved our stay at Harbor House. The house itself was comfortable, only a little creaky, very nice bathrooms and kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Harbor House on Ottawa Beach
The cottage is located on historic Ottawa Beach among many old cottages, some dating from the late 1880’s. It is located a five minute walk from the beautiful Holland State Park Beach. This is an excellent location for beach walking and hiking. It has a lovely harbor view. The cottage a recently renovated kitchen and two nice bathrooms. The living spaces and bedrooms are adequate, but very noisy due to the vintage charm of of old wood floors and thin wooden walls separating the rooms. We enjoyed our stay despite the very cold weather. Holland has a lot to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annick L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot, quaint, well equipped cottage
Wonderful stay in Holland -- a lovely beach destination (a mere 5 minute walk away). Stayed with friends for a weekend reunion -- 6 adults + 5 kids. House is an oldy but a goodie, with recently renovated bathrooms that were quite usable and comfy (great showers). There are no baths, but large sinks in which we could bathe the babies. Equipped with several porches, barbecue, full kitchen, beautiful light. A couple of things to know, to set your expectations (acknowledging this is a wonderful spot): If you're looking for intimacy from room to room, this is not your pick -- rooms are separated by thin wood lats so sound travels well. The mattresses are quite old in the top floor rooms and can be a little tight for 2 people over 5'10". There is one king sized bed in a large room downstairs. It's a 2-3 minute walk from the parking lot to the house, and there is a chariot thing to roll all your stuff so it works quite well unless you've packed everything but the kitchen sink.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T., Avon Lake, Ohio

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Charming old cottage. Views of the harbor. A few minutes walk to the best beach. Fantastic beds and bedding and beautiful remodeled bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
May visit
We had a wonderful time at Harbor House. We were in town to celebrate our son’s college graduation. We had three generations in the home which had plenty of space to gather together as well as to venture off when you wanted some down time. We really enjoyed the front porch and being so close to the beach for morning walks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grreat family experience
Classic old house. Everything works. Kitchen well equipped. Lots of deer to watch, and lake is beautiful even in the winter. Only challenge is the house is about the length of a football field away from the parking area. Sidewalks were not plowed out from the snow so moving stuff in took some effort. Had a very good time with family members. Good memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girlfriend Reunion
Nice property! Kitchen and bathroom update is great. Could have used more than 3 parking spaces but the additional parking on the street worked out ok. Great to have condiments and spices available. We had 8 people and your home provided plenty of room. You may want to check your hot water heater since we had to run the water quite a while to get hot water in the sinks whcih seemed like quite a waste of water. You have a lovely view and we enjoy the deer visitors. The color was exquisite.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool cottage in a great location
Our family of 3 generations had a great time at the house and enjoyed the beautiful views, hiking up Mt. Pisgah, and walking to the beaches. The house was well-equipped, clean, and we felt right at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach cottage with character
This property has great character and an excellent location. The cottage has recently remodeled bathrooms and new ss kitchen appliances. We especially enjoyed the deer in the yard and walks to the beach and Mt Pisgah. Nice antiques throughout. When it was cool and rainy we enjoyed puzzles, the big screen TV, reading, and dominos.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house & Great location
Had a great few days at Harbor House. Very good accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jo B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Harbor House in Macatawa
Positives: (1) updated bathrooms are excellent except upstairs needs window coverings; (2) kitchen updated and well-equipped; Needs Work: (1) several light bulbs were burned out; (2) all bedrooms needed more and better table lamps for reading; (3) upstairs bathroom and some bedrooms need window coverings; (4) rocker in living room needs minor repair - arm rest kept falling off; (5) rim inside dishwasher door had not been cleaned - dried food left on; (6) vintage bed in upstairs room right of bathroom door needs to be stablized - mattress was fine, but bed was shaky VRBO description needs to include that car parking is not immediate to the house property. While the location worked beautifully for my group, the description sounds like the house is much closer to the water and beach. "Walking distance" is a stretch because of the what's between the house and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend getaway
Perfect location and space for a long weekend trip with extended Family. We loved being close to both Lake Michigan and across from Lake Macatawa. The house was a nice mix of historical ambiance and modern updates.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

bruce w., cicero

harbor House
The cottage accommodates 11-12 people. It is extremely well outfitted in every aspect. You name it, it is there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ann h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vaca!!
The property was in a great location with easy walk to beach and general store! The house is definitely old but charming. Two nice big tables for meals and a few smaller ones too. Kitchen and bathrooms are nice and updated. Noise is definitely a problem but there are fans in every room which help some. Nice towels and kitchen stocked well. Windows upstairs need definitely need coverings but owner said they are order. Lovely neighborhood!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everyone wants to come back!
The house was charming and in a wonderful location. It’s was very clean and well equipped. It was our first family trip to Ottawa Beach and everyone wants to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
This house is great. It has a combination of old and new. The kitchen and bathrooms are updated. There is lots of of eating space, inside and outside. The location is perfect, walking distance to the state park and general store. Living room is small, but there is a porch to sit on too.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

corey w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time in a great place
Great historic house was just what we needed for a relaxing week in Holland. Everything was as-advertised. Easy walk to the beach, or down the hill to ice cream shop, or around the corner to hiking for a great view.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
The home was rustic but fine. We enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Place for a Family
My wife, three young children and I enjoyed the amenities of the home, the great childrens bedroom and the easy access to the beach. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming!
We really enjoyed our stay! We were in town for college graduation, and enjoyed being close to both campus and the lake. It was fun to be able to walk to the beach as well. We had a few questions and the owners were very helpful. (Note: don't use Waze for directions, it takes you to a house on Auburn instead of Pavillion.)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas 2021
We rented The Harbor House for our family Christmas! We loved it - a very beautiful and comfortable house. A very comfortable and perfect home! Michael answered any email that I sent within the hour. And it was very accessible for my daughter in law in a wheelchair! We had a wonderful time! R Swaney
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021